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Breast Cancer
Archives for November 2003
Discussion List
Her2neu
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed in September with invasive ductal breast cancer. It is not in my nodes and is pr and er pos but it was her2neu pos. I am getting ready for my second round of chemo this coming thursday. I am taking Epirupicin and cytoxin and 5fu.Since they thought they got all the tumor ,I just wonder why…
What now?
I am nearing the end of the "active phase" of treatment and will soon be just on 6 mth check ups with onc and tamoxifen will be my only treatment. I am cognitaviely aware that I should be positive and glad I am where I am, I know how blessed I am to not be dealing with more. I really am! Then, in my dreams and way back in…
One Year Anniversary
I made it, doesn't seem possible that it's only been one year. So much has changed. Of course all the cancer stuff and surgery, but on the positive side I am now a mother-in-law to a wonderful young man and the grandmother of the most beautiful little girl ever!!!! The good with the bad, which prevails? Its all a matter of…
soooo tired
I am just starting radiation 11-3-03 so I know my fatigue is not from that-but I am always so tired-no energy- is this all related to having cancer?
BC with mets
Anyone out there that has had stem-cell with mets? I was Dx in Mar97(i was 37 yrs old at the time & 2 girls only (6 & 8)-had chemo,L mod.rad mast,then autologu stem-cell.-radiand then tamoxifin and then was clear for about 4 yrs-then mets to plueral cavity & bone-then markers went back down to normal-continued maintance…
Side Effects After Taxotere
My Mom finished chemo (4 rounds of A/C, 4 rounds of Taxotere) three weeks ago and she is still suffering major side effects from Taxotere (watery eyes, bad taste, pain in the bottoms of her feet, brittle nails, nausea). Unfortunately, her doctor has been less than helpful in giving her suggestions to help with her…
Hysterectomy
Hello and long time no talk! I have a little problem that I need some help with. I had my yearly GYN exam last month and she did a uterine ultrasound because I am on tamoxifen. During the test, she found a calcification on my left ovary which of course freaked me out. She ran a CA125 on me and it was normal. She wants me…
Down and don't know why
I don't know what is wrong with me lately. I just feel so down. I have finished my chemo (5 weeks ago) and still have some residual side effects but certainly no worse than I had DURING chemo. I have had pain in my left shoulder for the last week and I am not sleeping very good so I guess that is bringing on the…