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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2003

How do I go about getting friends here?
i was just wondering how I go about getting to know ppl here so I can have some friends to talk to. I was diagonised a month ago and have had a masectomy and will start chemo next week, I could really use some support and friends. Thanks britches,email is britches_26@hotmail.com
Hair Loss - Thymuskin
I recently had breast conserving surgery in which all margins and the lymphnodes came back clear. My doctors still want me to proceed with chemotherapy and radiation. I realize that hair loss is temporary, however I did come across a product called thymuskin for the prevention of hair loss and regrowth. Apparently it was…
My forgetters getting better
We were talking about memory just YESTERDAY and I got this POEM emailed to me this morning.. JUST HAD TO SHARE -- *smile* My forgetter's getting better, But my rememberer is broke To you that may seem funny But, to me, that is no joke For when I'm "here" I'm wondering If I really should be "there" And, when I try to think…
Side Effects after Taxotere
My Mom finished chemo three weeks ago (4 rounds of A/C, 4 rounds of Taxotere) and she is still experiencing major side effects (eye tearing, bad taste, fatigue, pain in her feet, brittle nails). Her doctor has been less than helpful in offering suggestions to help with the symptoms. All she says is that it may take up to a…
Hair loss prevention??
My Mum is about to start a course of chemotherapy where hair loss is to be expected. She really wants to prevent this from happening! She's been told that you can wear a 'cold cap' just before and during the chemo which may prevent the hair loss. Does anyone have any experience of this?? Does it work? Side effects? A big…
Chemo - any one with experience of Taxol??
Hi there! My Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, and has just come out of hospital after having the lump removed, and the lynph glands as a precautionary measure. They have now found that the cancer had spread to the lymph glands, and have recommended chemotherapy, and then radiotherapy after that. The thing is…
One more thing..Talk show!!
Sorry, I forgot to tell you all that I was on a talk show here for the site. If you go to talk shows...recently added...and pregnant with cancer. You can read the talk show..see pics. It was fun. I laughed alot during it apprarently..it always shows.."laughing".. Anyway..just wanted to share..maybe it would help someone…
Hi all...remember me?? Bone Mets question!!
Hey Everyone, I haven't been on in a while and hope everyone is doing well. Skylar is good...having to have blood work done for the next month to find out why his white blood count was low...aahhh...maybe because he got chemo with me?? Well, he will be fine. Almost a year now...Can you believe it? Well, I also come with a…
disappointed in friends and relatives
I know this should be the least of my concerns, but I'm getting a little depressed because many of my relatives and friends have almost ignored me. I feel like I'm fighting for my life and many of them don't really seem to care. I know how I would have treated them, if they were sick. I always felt like I've been there for…
Silicone Breast Forms
Hi, Has anybody had any experience with these products? Awfully expensive... http://www.amazingbreasts.co.uk/siloxane-silicone.html
Frog has returned!
HEY ya'll. Im back from vacation and UP to my little froggy EARS in work here! I have missed all ya'll like crazy! I'm hoping to be back caught up and back in chat by end of the week! We had a great time! Jerilyn
cognitive/memory loss
Had focus, concentration, memory loss during chemo and got worse as treatments went on. I expected it but it's really bad--I missed a bone density test in early June because I forgot about it and I had it written down. These skills weren't the greatest before chemo but now I've gotten to where sometimes I can't trust my…
Dose Dense Chemo
Hi all, I am looking for those of you who have done the dose dense AC treatments. How were your side effects and such? How did you do on the filgrastim? Any info appreciated, Amelia
faslodex and joint pain
I have been experiencing a lot of joint pain since starting Faslodex two months ago (one shot per month)- especially in fingers, and arms. Anybody else have this symptom? If so, what relieves the pain? (Oxycotin doesn't work) Thanks. Judith
African-Americans Side Effects
African-Americans out there, please advise me of some of the side-effects you have had during and after being treated with breast cancer. My skin developed rashes, my nail turned dark and brittle
prayers
help i need all the prayers i can get. i am going to go to moffitt cancer research for my stem cel transplant in the middle of july, and i am so scared. the place is in tampa and i live in ft. lauderdale, my husband has to work so i will be there without him, i think that is why i am so scared. i know i need to be strong…
Depression
Will this ever end? I have been Susie Sunshine throughout this whole ordeal. I have a 13 and 10 year old, so I have been the strong mom. But oh my this week has got me so in the dumps, and I can't shake it. I'm on the last leg of reconstruction - I have the expander and will get my implant in August. My hair is starting to…
joint pain long after chemo why?
joint pain 9 months still after chemo (WHY) Message: I finished chemo approx. 9 months ago and towards the end of chemo I started developing joint pain in the hip. Now the joint pain has spread to every finger joint,my toes,ankles,knees and wrists. Docters have no explanation for my pain. I have had MRIs, pet scans,bone…
Toenails
My last chemo was taxotere/herceptin, 3 years ago. I lost the nails on most of my fingers and toes. My finger nails healed up well. My toenails are another sotory. The underlying nail bed is still thickened on many of my toes. My two big toes have not yet grown out. Is it normal for this to be occurring after 3 years? Or…
Nice to Hear from You!
Hi,Hummingbyrd! Good to see you posting! I miss the old crowd! Anyone heard from Kelli 63? Last I heard, she was going into the hospital, about four months ago! Maggs
Is it menopause or the chemo?
I've stopped having my period after my 4th chemo treatment. I'm 43, is this the real thing with the hot flashes or is it temporary while undergoing chemo? I'm assuming this is good if it's the real thing as estrogen seems to promote breast cancer. Anyone else experience this?
Thankyou RE: Tumor Marker High
After writing of my scareyness, I received 2 replies that have really helped me stable myself. Thankyou so very much......Carol
I've just been diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer, the tumor is only 1cm. From the biopsy, they say that it is In Situ Cancer, but tell me they won't know for sure until surgery. I meet my surgeon on Monday. I've been reading the messages for a few days and find them informative. I'm scared and hopeful at the same time. My…
Have you ever heard of this problem?
I am almost exactly 1 year out from my last chemo treatment and am currently on tamoxifen. A couple weeks ago, I noticed my face getting oily as it used to get right after a chemo treatment. Also, for the last two days, I have a really unpleasant taste in my mouth--the same post-chemo taste I used to get after a treatment.…
Chest pain from radiation
Hi everyone. I have been lurking and reading what everyone posts and it has been very helpful for me. I had my last chemo round in April after a mastectomy for Stage III BC. I'm now receiving radiation and just had #14 out of 33 total. I'm having mild to severe chest pain. It's located in the middle of my chest and makes…
Tumor Marker High
Hi, I had my breast and one node removed last March 1st. Today I was told that my tumor marker, which has averaged around 30, is at 300. I am scared! What can this mean?
after a year mamo
I just had a mamo and they found microcalcifications in the surgical area on the left breast. could this be a result of scar tissue or radiation. I had a lumpectomy in July 02 and followed by that chemo and radiation. Is it possible for cancer to grow while going through treatments? I have to have a biopsy but have to wait…
nurse made mistake ..chemo dose
I found out today...my 3rd A/C out of 4..that nurse has been giving me 10% less of my prescribed dose. They said it didn't matter, since I have been having very low white cell counts which would mean they would want to decrease dosage anyway. I'm getting disgusted...I hardly ever see the big shot onchologist..just his…
93 year old with breast cancer
I'm writing on behalf of my 93 year old mother who was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She is an independent, active 93 year old who lives on her own. Her surgeon has suggested a lumpectomy for a 2.5 cm malignant tumor to be done under local anethesia and hopefully he will get some decent margins with this surgery. He…
male breast cancer
My husband has just finished his 1st chemo. still have swelling at surgery site & is concerned. Any suggestions?

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