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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2003

Soy Protein
Hi, I'm on tamoxifen and have been for 8 months now. I have had a variety of side effects, but am now learning how to deal with them. My question is soy? Has anyone's doctor told them not to eat soy? Soy in some ways mimicks estrogen. I was wondering because I love to eat edamame (soy beans) and haven't had any since I was…
strange feelings in arm post-biopsy
Hi, I am wondering if anyone can tell me if it is normal to have a weird feeling in your arm following a biospie. My girlfriend had a 'vacuuum biopsie" (perhaps the equivalent of a needle aspiration?) yesterday. A few hours afterwards she commented that her arm/hand was feeling as if it was always asleep - we thought it…
considering chemo please help!
Hi, I need help, I feel so alone in this decition making. I'm 32 , 20 days ago I had mastectomy, DCIS, .6 cm. tumor, no Lymph node, estrogen and progesteron negative. Doctor said that chemo is given for tumor 1 cm or <, but that I should consider chemo. To be honest I'm terrified I don't know anyone with a similar…
more good news and a ?
I've got two pieces of good news. First, the steroids (prednisone) have helped immensely with the problem I had near my lymph node incision that was biopsied to rule out a recurrance about 3 weeks ago. I don't even need pain killers at this point. On top of that, I had my 3 month check up today with the oncologist and…
stem cels
i am going to tampa to meet with this doctor for stem cels. has anyone gone through with this procedure and what was the outcome and are you glad you did this. i am sooo nervous. thanks
Reconstruction
I am having my implant put in next week. I had some reconstruction when I had my surgery 12/02 they brought my back muscle forward, but I also need a implant in my left breast. My right has to be reduced due to the fact that my left will not be able to expand to much. When I had my masectomy in Dec, the tumor was so close…
finished chemo
Hi just thought i would let everyone know i finished chemo on firday what a wonderfull feeling that.see everyone around on the chat room. bunnie
Hair Loss and Throat swelling
Hello, first I wish to thank everyone who responded to the Coughing subject. The doctor put me on a Z-pack antibotic and it has made a big difference, but the coughing is still there but it is more barable. I have two questions, about how long does it take for hair to fall out? The doctor told me 6 - 10 days or 2 weeks.…
1st chemo next week
I am so amazed after viewing the entries at how young so many of us are. I am 35 and was just diagnosed invasive duct.carc. on March 7, 2003. I had a breast conserving surgery and 17 nodes removed with only 2 positive. (My computer is knocking, I dont know how to answer it?) Well anyway, I was just looking for some…
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Stage 3
My sister just found out she has ibc stage 3 and had her first chemo and she needs someone to talk to, how do I find this out for her, thanks, a caring sister
Options for financing cancer treatment?
I have a friend who's pretty much run out of options as far as paying for her treatment goes (she's in the advanced stages of metastatic breast and liver cancer). So, I'd like to know if there are any organizations (preferably in Canada, or not restricted to US patients) that might be able to help (e.g. provide low-cost…
anyone here est neg with femara ?
i'm wondering why my chemo oncologist precribed femara for 5 years then when i changed med group and got a new onco why he says no to femara ??? i am est neg stage 2 lower aux node infected infilturating duct carcinoma any one have est neg and taking femara ?
partner's recurrence
I am not really sure what I am looking for here, I guess the chance to talk with people who maybe know more about this than I do. My girlfriend was initially diagnosed with DCIS in August 2000 (before I really knew her). Two weeks ago we went in for her 'routine mammogram' check-up and were told that something is there…
Why Refrain
3 months after my last radiation treatment my dear mother died of recurrent breast cancer. Since then even though I was given an excellent prognosis, I over eat and over drink thinking why deprive myself , this thing could come back any time. My mother had been cancer free for 12 yrs. and all of a sudden hers came back.…
Trying to learn to cope again
I am 8 years 3 months out from extensive breast cancer, found out that I have bone metastasis, in my spine, both hips, sternum, shoulder and one leg. How do you learn to take time for you and care for yourself when you have been taking care of everyone else? To deal with the pain in your hips and back and not being able to…
A sense of urgency
I've been through a lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation. My chances are the upper 90's for success. Yet I feel a sense of urgency about life. I try to cram too many things to do for fear IT will return even I've been given great odds.I wish I could slow my mind and not feel so rushed to get all of the things I want to do…
First Chemo Monday
I am counting down the days/hours until my first chemo session on Monday. I am taking 4 sessions of adriamycin and cytoxan, then 4 sessions of taxotere. I decided not to be in a research group that could have allowed all 3 drugs at once. Hoping that the side effects may be less this way. Anyway . . .I am asking for lots of…
update on shooting pain hernia?
Just got back from the plastic surgeon who said that the mesh from the transflap sometimes gets bent in such a way it hits a nerve and causes a sharp pain. Anyway, its not a hernia. It will eventually go away. Thanks for encouraging me to talk to the doctor. It always helps to let go of worries we don't need. Thanks
Dear ladies, take heart . . .
Yes, I am a man, but I have a sister with an amazing medical history that includes almost every medical disaster that can befall the human critter except heart disease (her sister and I take care of THAT family trait). In childhood she suffered from all the diseases children suffered in the '30's, save polio, culminating…
BRCA1 gene carriers with female children
I am 36 yo and was diagnosed with breast CA in June of 2002, during my second pregnancy. I have undergone treatment, had my second healthy baby girl, found out I was BRCA1 positive and have already had my second mastectomy and a hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. I'd like to know if any of you have tested your young female children…
Humminbyrd & All I miss YOU!!!
Dear Guys & Hummingbyrd, I am so missing you all. I have purchased a Dell computer, and I will be utilizing it by the 6th of next month. Ay least I will be able to join your chat if it is still running Humminbyrd. I can type a bit faster now that the weather is clearing up. I just want to come home & be a source of strenth…
Tamoxifen
I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer (21 of 26 nodes affected, cancer in the liver and spine) after being on Tamoxifen for two years as a cancer preventative! Although there is no definite proof, the doctors think that the Tamoxifen actually triggered this (also, the cancer is estrogen positive) I've just finished…
tamoxifen and your period :)
Hello I started tamoxifen about a month ago. so far so good. i have not had any side effects. I also am 38 years old and my period stopped during chemo - I have not had one since October - which was just fine with me. UNTIL Monday, I started spotting and having cramps - the usual menstrual kind. Then the past 2 days have…
Recurrent Breast Cancer (within 1 year)
Has anyone out there had a recurrence of breast cancer after chemo and radiation. I have a new lump that was biopsied and I only finished radiation in Dec2002. Feeling doomed!
Arimidex or Tamoxifen??
Which is better??? I know some women don't have a choice, but if u do, I'd like to hear your opinion. Thank you very much.
golf balls ..update
Thanks to all of you gals who replied to my earlier question. I still have the golf balls under my arms ...double masectomy (simple/modified) on March 19,2003. My surgeon said she will remove them surgically in about 6 months. She claims that the hanging "golf balls" are present because of my weight. I started chemo…
Coughing
Hello, I just took my first chemo iv treatment last Thursday and I will be taking my second one tomorrow. In the meanwhile I am taking Cytoxin three times a day. For the past three days I have had a terrible cough. It is a deep hard cough and I am coughing up mucus and such. Does anyone know if this is a side affect or is…
Side effect of stomach gas
Hi. I've had my third of 4 treatments of chemo and after each one from day 3 to about 6, I experience stomach gas and I burp, burp and burp constantly. My doctor gave me some stomach medication but nothing helps. It makes me extremely sick (not to say unsociable!) and both the doctor and I are at a loss as to how to…
need some advice
My grandmother raised me and we are very close. She was diagnosed with inoperable breast cancer three years ago. The sicker she gets the harder it is to be near her. Am I wrong for feeling this way? Am I hurting her by not going to see her as often? I'm merely a teenager trying to cope with the chances of losing my closest…
26 year old chemo,mastectomy,rad
Hello, everyone! It's been a while since I have posted a messege on this site. For any new comers who have questions, feel free to ask. I am a wealth of knowledge now. I had 6 months of chemo. AC and taxotere. I have had double mastectomy, and now I am receiving radiation treatments. Only 10 more to go. I am still in the…

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