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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2003

Angel Update
Hi everybody. I've been offline for a little while. I had my last Adria/Cytoxan and now it is on to Taxol or Taxotere for another 4 rounds. I'm really nervous about this new med because A/C was a roller coaster ride for me. My oncologist is putting in a consult with a plastic surgeon for November for reconstruction. He…
Soreness of reconstructed breast
I have been having some discomfort on the side of my breast. It is tender to touch and hurts if I cough. I had my tissue expander exchanged for implant about 10 weeks ago. This is the first time I have had any discomfort since surgery. I cant feel anything unusual to touch. I wonder if it is bone pain from radiation or…
Breast Cancer/Ovarian Cancer Options
I finished treatment for Stage II breast cancer in February 2003. A recent ultrasound has found a mass on my left ovary. When speaking with my gynocologist, she recommends laproscopic surgery to remove just the ovary and if malignant, perform a hysterectomy. My oncologist suggested considering performing a hysterectomy as…
New to Tamoxifen
Hi. I just started Tamoxifen and wondered if anyone has had few or no side effects? Also how long before side effects begin?? Thanks for any info or guidance you can give me.
friend decided on No treatment
Hi I am new to the list...my friend was diagnoised with inflammatory breast cancer stage 4 w/metasasis to the liver and ribs, well it would be easier to say where it is NOT in her bones which is toes and fingers...she was diagnoised on July 17th..she has had NO treatment and has decided to do none after getting her pet…
bad news from the bone scan
Hi Gals, Thank you all for your replies. Despite all those good wishes, the sacral area is completely filled with mets - some in upper back - one bad spot and a rib or two on the cancer side. Now need test to see about lungs and liver. Today was MUCH harder than the first diagnosis. I will be on Femara and Zometa which the…
so tired
I did something today that I didn't think I would have to do. I came home from work because I was just too tired to put one foot in front of the other. I feel so bad about doing that. It is like I am giving in to this battle. I have only two more chemo sessions of taxol left (was taking taxotere, but had a bad reaction). I…
Breast forms/prosthetics
I am 42 years old and a 7-year survivor of breast cancer. I had a right mastectomy back in 1996 for a 2.5 cm tumor and had 18 of 18 negative nodes. I opted not to have reconstruction and I've used different breast forms, but recently came across one that I just LOVE. It is so real-like and it is light-weight and does not…
Delay in starting chemo/radio treatment after surgery
Six weeks ago I discovered a breast lump which was diagnosed as malignant and aggressive, 3.36cm. My mastectomy was delayed for three weeks. Today I was told that the tumor had grown to 5cm by the time I had the surgery, that it is not responsive to Tamoxifen, that 2 lymph nodes were positive. I was also told that there…
my research
Hello Everyone! I am doing my own amateur *research* on the types of medicines and chemotherapy people have had or are currently taking. If you wouldn't mind giving me the names and even the dosage, but I will settle for just names of meds, I would really appreciate it! Please dont worry about spelling :-) You can email me…
Tamoxifen and aches and pains!!!!
Hi all,it seems lately that I have been hearing alot about the aches that some are having while taking tamoxifen.I have also noticed that my legs ache,my back aches,my hips ache infact I ache in all my joints it seems these days.I questioned my doctor about this just yesterday and he said that yes tamoxifen can cause some…
Chemo Port Removal
For those who had chemo ports, how long did you have it installed? My oncologist says keeping it in up to 2 years would be acceptable as long as it was still functioning well. From what I am hearing, he will check it every 3 months and top it up with a little heperin (sp) as they used to do after each chemo. Second related…
High tumor marker
Today my doctor called to tell me that since I started Femara/Zometa 2 months ago that my marker has gone from 360 to 880. The cancer is in my spine and skull. I am so scared. The doctor said I should wait a month more to see if the drugs are working. Every month seems so precious to me and I'm wondering if any of you have…
Off to Stir Up The Doctors
Well, with all the problems I've had with my tram flap I am finally going to start shaking up the doctors. I am meeting with my general surgeon tommorrow. I want her opinion as to how we can get this thing closed and then I will get another opinion from a plastic surgeon from Denver who comes highly recommended. Wish me…
has it been a year?
YES it has! This month marks ONE year of my last chemo treatment.. only 4 more to go..and I can get insurance again.. gezzzzz. Just wanted to share that - so all well know that it does get better!! LOVE
skin side effect to taxotere
I have had two sessions out of four of taxotere and have had some of the "typical" side effects, but this one is strange. My hands are getting raw. It is like the skin is being rubbed off. The places seem to be where the skin rubs when I write (although on both hands), between my fingers and the back of my feet. Has anyone…
Achy
Hey all- I finished chemo in July and started tamoxefin a week ago....My legs have been killing me since the week before I started the tamox...Is this normal or should I worry? Thanks all of you for your sage wisdom and constant support. Tara
Weird Tamoxifen side effect
OK, I had an unusual side effect of radiation - chest pain that could be so bad it was debilitating at times - that no one ever heard of. Now that the radiation is over - no more chest pain! So, it must have just been an unusual side effect for me. Now, I have a side effect from the Tamoxifen that my doctor never heard of…
Choosing Reconstructive Surgery
Dear Bicolana, There are choices regarding the bilateral mastectomy that you do not mention, such as skin saving. Now with the radiation you have undergone, I do not know if that is possible. What procedure are these phyicians performing for a 17 hr reconstruction???? The Tummy Flap is major undertaking, requires excellent…
mets to the bone
Wondering who out there has recently had breast cancer go to the bone. I am having a bone scan Thursday for constant back pain - well, I've had back pain since spring but it came and went - now it is staying. Wondering who is taking Zometa and who is taking Aredia? Of course, any other info would be appreciated too.…
BRCA1-2 Genetic Testing
I was diagnosed in June 2002. I had a 2 cm lump and a micro amount in one lymph node. I had 6 treatments of AC and Toxatere and 33 radiation treatments. I had an appointment yesterday with oncologist and he recommended this test. My mom, her 4 sisters, my dad's 3 sisters, my 2 sisters have never had cancer. It was my…
Nutritional Support To Boost Immune System
My experience with the right nutritional support to keep my immune system in check while in treatment. I returned back to work within 30 days after surgery and continued working during radiation treatment and did not get sick, not even a cold.
Young Women and BC
Hi! I am a nurse and my county representative for Breast and Cervical cancer. I have found a really wonderful pamphlet for young women. It frankly discusses the risks, problems with screening and diagnosis as well as dealing with providers who say "We'll just watch the lump and see if it changes. You're too young to have…
out of the blue
Here's something to take your mind off breast cancer: acute appendicitis. Yup, August 2 I had the worst heartburn. I said to my husband "must've been that pork sandwich last night." Uncomfortable night Saturday, with pain in my lower right abdomen. Sunday morning we went to breakfast, I made the family eat and then off to…
Update on my longtime friend
My friend had several nodes that were positive during her bi lateral masectomy. (Did right side as a precaution) SoO, now she is terribly afraid. She now knows radiation and chemo are on the way. I had no positive nodes so, what do I tell her now? What do positive nodes mean as far as how far the cancer has progressed? I…
Prosthesis that works
Hi, I am the daughter of a brest cancer survivor. My mom had a mastectomy two years ago and has had problems getting her prosthesis to work properly, or should I say "wear". It weighs practically nothing compared to the brest she has remaining (44DD) and as a result, her bra rides up which makes it difficult and…
2bhealed
Wow! What a great testimony, anyone who hasn't read her webpage should. CSN was doing a feature article on her on the home page, that lead me to her web page. 2b...I'm proud of you girl...donuts in a doctors office! Sounds about right. Congratulations on your success, may God continue to bless you. hummingbyrd
Tamoxifin
I hope that someone who has been taking this for awhile can tell me if joint pain gets better, I hear that is the case. I have been drinking a lot and trying to exercise but still have a lot of leg pain especially at night.
Search for Creativity
If you are a singer or songwriter and have had an experience with cancer, there might be someone interested in making a CD with cancer survivors, so keep up your creativity! Will keep you posted!
Womenhood or Momhood
you are so right, I love being a mom, I sent my kids to school today and cried, I have a senior,sophmore and my baby is in 7th. Where did the time go. Enjoy them while you can. If you taught them well it will come back to you two fold or in my case 3 fold..... Happy thoughts back at ya Colleen

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