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Breast Cancer

Archives for November 2003

"Golf balls" removed
To those of you who have the excess bulges after your mastectomy. I had the "wings"(sides of my body) and "golf balls" (under arms) removed. I am so happy I did it because I feel more human and less bothersome. It was an outpatient procedure, and again, the healing process. I'm still unsure about reconstruction....need…
Side Effects of Tamoxifen
Anybody else have trouble with vaginal discharge while on tamoxifen? I'm having lots (my onc. says this is normal)...similar to a yeast infection (but, checked -- no infection...just results of the drug), and itchy. Onc. says I can use Monostat to relieve the itching. Anyway, I'm just wondering if there are others…
yoga during chemo
My moms best friend is about to start chemo. What good videos or dvd are out there for yoga during chemo? Excersize and meditation. Thanks, kemont
low white count
I finished chemo at end of January and radiation at end of March. I got pretty heavy duty chemo, FAC, taxotere and herceptin. I had trouble the whole time keeping my white count up. Had to take neupogen every round. But now still has not come back up. Once was 3.2 but has been dropping ever since. Most recent 2.0, just had…
Im new to this site
I was dx March 12, I had rt mastectomy with expander April 1st 03. My tumor size was 2.3cc with a 1/2mm in 1 node, Im er/pr-, her2-, but a grade 3. I have completed 6 rounds of ellence and cytoxin and I am on my 8th round of a weekly taxotere. I am 35 years old or young.. I have been reading this site since April and…
herceptin side effects
To those of you on herceptin - did you have more severe side effects in the beginning? did anyone have to stop herceptin because of heart failure? Think I will begin this treatment along with my zometa infusion on dec. 1 - monday. Thanks for any info - and thanks for info on the ports. A "friend" said to me yesterday:…
thank you, thank you, thank you
Thank you to everyone who prayed for my friend, Ben. He had his surgery on Monday, Nov.24. The dr. told his family they were looking at a 10 hr surgery, that he wouldn't be out of surgery until about 5 p.m. he was out by 2. Everything went well,and they think that they got all of the cancer. I talked to his wife today and…
menstral cycle
Hi all it has been a long time since i made a posting.my question is that i went into menopause when i was going through treatments then a few months after treatmenst i started haveing my cycle again and know this month so far i havent had one and as we know this month is almost gone has anyone else experinced this.does it…
Tamoxifen
I have been on Tamoxifen for 1 year now following 4 chemo treatments and radiation for a ER positvie tumor. My most recent Dr. visit revealed elevated liver function test and I have been experiencing some abdominal pain. I have had a cat scan of the abdomen which was read as negative for mets but showed fatty liver…
Re; If I don't get the rest that I need I get tired very easy.
Does any one find out if they don't get the rest that they need they seem to get very tired very easy. I'm careful in what I take because of the chemo that I went through. I always check with my doctors first . I take calcium, a multivitamin , and nexium for acid reflux and niacin for triglycerides and that is about it .…
Happy Thanksgiving
Just a quick note to tell everyone to be thankful for what they have.God,Kids,Family,Love,Husband,ect. Look around and enjoy the day... Colleen
ports
It's been awhile since anyone here has asked about ports. I've been on this forum since Jan or Feb 2001 so have covered a lot of territory. Faced with weekly infusions now I began to reread about ports. found a very informative site of people's experiences as well as good links. Here it is:…
Just a note
It has been an interesting last year with the renewed sense of health, coping with all one must and still able to smile, to laugh, inspite of it all. I said in a reply that I prove doctors wrong and myself wrong often. The doctors have pushed the stress thing when ever I haven't gotten over a side effect that my body…
Remove ovaries? Zoladex Implant
Hope someone has some insight to the future and can tell me which direction to go. I had my 6 month check up on Friday. To my surprise instead of saying ok your done, they said that I shouldn't be having my periods and that I am producing estrogen. Since my tumor was estrogen positive, that is not good. I went through…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
TO ALL OF MY FREINDS ON THIS SIGHT: I WANT TO TAKE THE TIME AND WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. LET US NOT FORGET WHY WE CELELBRATE THESE HOLIDAYS AND GIVE GOD THANKS FOR OUR BLESSINGS OF GOOD HEALTH AND PROSPERITY. BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL LOVE KELLY
herceptin without a port
Are there any of you who are getting weekly infusions of herceptin without a port. I did the AC and Taxol - 8 treatments in all - without a port - and also have had three infusions of zometa but the next zometa will include herceptin/ chemo and will be weekly - the herceptin goes on indefinitely. I'e like to avoid a port -…
cellulitis
Hi out there,I went to the dr. yesterday to get a refill on my meds.While I was there I showed him a cut on my wrist that I received last week that stayed sore and red. He said it was cellulitis. It is on the same arm as my lumpectomy. Also he talked to me about his wife who has also breast cancer but in the past had…
ER negative Follow-up care
I had an ER negative tumor with a high HER-2, which is a very aggressive tumor with a high risk of recurrance. I have completed all chemo and radiation treatments. If my cancer were ER positive I would now go on to tamoxifen and then the new drug just approved. I feel very vulnerable just going to my Oncologist quarterly…
Club Membership
You all know this is a club we never wanted to join, but you meet the nicest people. I was at a gift store yesterday, oohing and ahhing at the pretty Christmas decorations, I commented to a woman in the store that it was very warm (hot flash, you know). She starting talking to me while we waited in line. Low and behold she…
lymph edema
I know about lymph edema being a real problem after mastectomies but it isn't affecting my arm(s)it's affecting the area between my shoulder and my neck (collarbone)...and I don't think there are any sleeves that will work there. Any suggestions. I'm going in for breast reconstruction around the first of the year, and I…
Metastatic/Recurrence
I am a Stage 1 almost 3-yr BC survivor, and am now facing additional surgery for possible recurrence. Had a CT scan which showed something in my axillary lymph nodes and nodules on my lung. Looks like I am now going from Stage 1 to Stage IV. Would like to contact anyone who has been through similar diagnosis. Thanks.
DALLAS BREAST SPECIALISTS
I am looking for breast specialists and reconstructive plastic surgeons in Dallas. If anyone has had good experiences, please let me know who to call.
Vision Info
Today I posed some of the questions to my very GOOD eye doctor and she gave me info I was unaware of so- if you know it, great and if not well, that's great as well. She informed me my eyes are still watering 5 months post chemo because the chemo that tears down new, fast growing cells in hopes of getting those pesky…
The Mighty have Fallen
To all Who Read this: Michael Jackson has finally fallen from grace. For years he has cooped himself up with the kids of America into his Neverland Rach and finally he has fallen from the grace of America. I use to listen to his music when I was growing up and since this he has repulsed the world by his wierd attitude and…
chemically induced menapause
Help!! I am really suffering from hot flashes. I can't sleep more than three to four hours initially then only 15 - 20 mins every other hour or more. Just finished last chemo AC doctor suggested Zoloft but wont kick in until 1 month. Don't think I can last that long. Ambian and sleep agents dont last either. any tips???
confused
I just finished reading an essay called "Welcome to Cancerland" by Barbra Ehrenreich, it left me fealing confused and a little upset. Has anyone else read Her essay and have any thoughts or feelings on the topic. Emma
Looking for GOOD Doctors in N. Illinios
I may need to find a surgeon in Northern Ill. (Chicago or surrounding area) I figured the best place to start is with the experts. You Guys! If any one out there has information on a doctor good or bad please post so that I can make an informed choice. Thanks
Question
I had reconstruction done, but Im having shooting pains (like muscle cramps), but no muscle as such was used, fat was taken from my tummy. Has anyone had a similar experience to this?
Lymph Node
Has anyone found a lump under there arm that comes and goes? And had a reoccurrence of cancer?
How to get the most out of Radiation...READ THIS !
Have you taken radiation, are you taking radiation? Did anyone tell you niacin, aspirin, and breathing oxygen (through a face mask) would improve the radiation killing of solid tumors. That supplementing your diet with vitamin C, E, beta carotene, selenium, gamma linoleic acid and CoQ10 SIGNIFICANTLY improves the survival…

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