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Shooting pain?Hernia
I am not on taxol yet, but I am having shooting pains that sometimes make me unable to walk. I had bilateral mastectomy and an abdominal trans flap surgery early Feb. When I mentioned it to the plastic surgeon right after surgery she said it was probably internal stitches and could be expected, but its getting worse, not…
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gettin' thru it
Hi everyone. I am 50 years old. My gyn found my lump last august during routine yearly checkup. Had fine needle aspiration - results were suspicious for cancer. Sept 9 had biopsy and found 2.7cm aggressive tumor with clear margins. The surgeon sewed me up and told us to see the breast cancer people at Moffitt Center in…
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How to prevent most cancers
I have been researching the cause of most cancers and I believe that I have found out the cause. I have two cancer reports that show how to prevent most cancers and what causes the cancers. Regards Del. E-mail me at delparkinson@msn.com
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Shooting pains in my groin area
Has anyone experienced this one? I was on Taxotere and I am still taking Xeloda. Every once in awhle, I will get a shooting pain in the groin area of my right leg...any clues on what that is all about???? Please help if you know of anything. Would be very appreciative. Thanks, Carol
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I think I am STage 4, am I a goner?
Hello. Had mastectomy on Wednesday, 4/16 and had 20 nodes removed, 4 of which looked, just by the eye anyway, to be positive. Waiting for pathology results. I have a 'spot' on my right lung that appears to be malignant. Don't know what to think. Some doctors are optimistic, the surgeon that removed breast is not. Used the…
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breast cancer in the liver
my sister was diagnosed 4years ago and was recently diagnosed with it in her liver. she was put on navalbine but had intense leg pain. she was switched to gemcitobine and now has leg pain with a horrible rash. Has anyone had a similiar experience?
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blood in........
Hi all i am new to the site, had mastectomy of my right breast on 2/28/03 with lymph nodes involved ( doc said more than 3) currentley going thru chemo had 2 of 10 the oncologist said because of me loosing a sister with breast cancer and because of the kind i had ( not sure what she meant and too afraid to ask ) she would…
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Chemotherapy treatment
I will be starting chemotherapy in a few weeks. The hospital where I will receive treatment is a little over an hour away. Any advice on how to make that trip bearable on the way home? I assume I will be very nauseated. Do you normally begin feeling sick right after treatment or a few hours later? Appreciate any help. Kathy
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Reconstruction
Hi! I need some help. I just had reconstructive surgery on my breast. I had a mastetomy in November and just had my implant put in a week and a half ago. I am in pain. The implant seems to be leaning on a muscle or something and causing pain. Is this normal? how long does it last? Your responses would be appreciated. Thanks
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Still fearful...
Saw my oncologist this past Wed (4/16) and had a good report. I was diagnosed in Jan '97. Had lumpectomy, 6 positive nodes, 12 chemo treatments and 33 radiation. It's been 6 years now and I still live with the fear of recurrence. Know 5 yrs. doesn't really mean much when dealing with breast cancer. (My mother had breast…
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It's ok to ask for help
I have been struggling for the last week with concerns about asking for help when I start my chemo. I am a single, very independent woman and I don't want to ask for help if I don't REALLY need it. The problem is I don't know whether I am going to need it or not. So last night I called my sis and talked to her and BOY what…
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If you need anything!
I live in the suburbs of Chicago ~ If you need anything, i.e. a ride, meals(love teaching meal preparation), conversation, just let me know. "I get by with a little help from a friend". ~Lori~
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her2new and herceptin
Hi to all. I'm a newby here, diagnosed in Dec. and taking my last AC next week. I'm in a clinical trial because my her2neu is at a 3+. I'm going to be starting on taxol and herceptin after I'm through with AC for 9 weeks, and have to continue on the herceptin for a year, even through radiation. I have 2 questions. First,…
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There is a reason for this!
Hi, This is my first time here, & so far, I'm impressed. I was diagnosed in October of last year. I'm currently in treatment... only 1 chemo treatment left & then 34 radiation treatments. This whole thing has been an adventure for me. I know that God doesn't cause the cancer, but I also know that there is a reason I am…
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Taxotere and hiccups
Hi....I was wondering if anyone else has experienced the side effect of hiccups from Taxotere? I get the hiccups and then experience terrible heartburn afterwards. Plus all food tastes like cardboard. Nothing has a taste - it feels like I burned my tongue on hot coffee. It doesn't lessen between treatments either. Is there…
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lymphedema
I'm almost two years post treatment (bi-lateral masectomy, chemo, radiation) and have just discovered slight swelling in my arm where my lymph glands were removed. With a "lymphedema clinic" screening two weeks away, I'm looking for some wisdom on living with this condition.
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Visiting a friend after surgery
Hi there! My best friend was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and she will be having a double masectomy this Monday. I am flying home to be with her, and I have no idea what to expect as to how she will be feeling post surgery. I think I would feel more confident and comfortable about hanging out with her and helping…
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Thanks a bunch
This is for cruf, jeanemici, getupandgo, and isaiah4031: Thanks a million for your response. I am forever grateful to know that I am not alone! Was there ever a more scary thing to hear than "you must have a mastectomy because you have cancer"? Now, I have been on Evista for several years to prevent osteoporosis (who knew…
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please help
My breast cancer is back in the same breast after a lumpectomy in 1993. I now have fluid going into the pluerel cavity and it has collapsed the lung once. The first time they drained off 3 liters of fluid. The second time it filled they went in and put a chest tube in for 6 days. Before they removed the chest tube they put…
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Good News
Today I learned that my PET scan did not show any cancer. I wasn't worrying but it is good to have peace of mind.
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Surgery for chest tube placement
Hello, I recently have posted a message about Marriage and Mets and was glad to feel all the support from you wonderful women. Noe I have another issue. Yesterday, I went to the doctor to have my lung tapped again and noe they are going to do a surgery on Monday to place chest tubes and to talc my lungs. I know of only one…
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longterm problems from treatments
It is over three years since my "cancer discovery" and treatments. I have lingering medical problems resulting from my treatments that are altering my life style. It is difficult to discuss these with most people--because I do not want any one to think that my results are typical when they are extremely rare. That does not…
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Good News
NO CANCER!! Thanks for all your prayers and good thoughts. I still don't know exactly what this is - not cellulitis, not exactly vasculitis - but they think that they're going to try steroids for the short term - hopefully not long term. They said it's probably a result of everything, original surgery, the staph infection,…
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Tram Flap Post surgery Stomach Pain
I had mastectomy & tram flap last August. I still experience somewhat painful sensation /occasional swelling just under the center of the rib cage - where the transplanted muscle got folded over. Anyone else? Any suggestions?
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post surgery tramflap and skin sparing mastectomy
hI im 2 weeks post surgery . Ihad a bilateral mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction. My diagnosis was dcis stage 0. I do notneed chemo or radiation. I feel good. still a achy getting around. I am driving and moving about quite well. i get tired in the afternoon. I also had bilateral sentinal node biopsyies and removal…
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on taxotere, week 8 - feeling yucky on Sun
I take weekly Chemo and it's on Wed. I did this so I could experience worst exhaustion on Sat per oncologists suggestion. So, now on Sun I spend the day feeling nauseated, never actually getting sick but, feeling like a new mom with morning sickness. Any helpful ideas besides my nauesea medication?
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Hello Ladies!
Hi...I haven't been to this site in ages....got real involved with an AOL group, as well as a new local group for women under 50. I've been on a couple crusies, and just keeping generally busy. Just letting you know, I pray for everyone daily, and hope this finds you all doing as well as you can be. I noticed a lot of new…
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waiting for biopsy results
After two weeks of treating what we though was cellulitis, with no improvement, I had two types of biopsies on Friday - a skin punch and a core like I had when i was first diagnosed with bc. My surgeon is concerned that it could be inflammatory breast cancer, but also says that vasculitis (whatever that is) is a…
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How do get over feeling your cancer was not as bad as others.
I have had several people that have had breast cancer and had to have breast removed. I was lucky that mine was caught in time, just the removal of tumor and lymph nodes, then 33 treatments of radiation. I have been clean for over 3 1/2 years. This feeling really bothers me.
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sewing pockets in old Bras
hi has anyone taken there old bras and put pockets in them so the dont have to buy the bras with the pockets already in them the only ones i can find with the pockets in theam are big wide bras and they are not very comfortable if any one can help answer my question it would be greatley apprecaited.thanks bunnie