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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2004

What does K1-67 really mean?
I've gone through all the sugeries, chemo and all of the stuff that we all have had to endure to remain in this world. There is one "nagging" question that stays at the back of my mind. My onc. didn't give me a clear answer and I need to know. What exactly is "K1-67"? I know that it is graded as favorable, borderdline and…
Does any one find out that they get facial hair after chemo treatments
Does any one find out that they get facial hair after having gone through chemo treatments if so is there any thing that takes care of facial hair because it makes me look terrible and I feel bad because it makes me look bad. Marilyn
hives?
hi everyone i have a question( a stupid one?) since my hair have started growing (past couple months) i have red blotches/hives/pimples around my forehead down to the side of my face and around my nose me being olive skinned it looks awful and not even makeup can hide it also they are very itchy and if i scratch them they…
liver & bone mets
I have breast cancer with mets to liver & bone. Mets diagnosed in Aug. Had radio ablation, and am on Lupron, sodium phenyl buterate and xeloda. Am 41 and looking for anyone else who has done well:) Have had breast cancer for 5 years, and am starting to have a lot of pain from mets.
DIEP and/or GAP reconstruction
I am thinking about one of these reconstructions...anyone ever had this done? Also, it's not done very many places and was developed by 2 drs in New Orleans. Anyone had it done specifically by them? Thanks. CD
Breast MRI
I recently had an experience with a breast MRI that I thought I'd share in the hopes of helping someone else avoid the same problem. I was having an MRI rather than a mammogram on my affected side because last years mammogram set off problems with cellulitis and vasculitis because of the rad damage. Anyway, I went for the…
inflammatory breast cancer
I was diagnosed with IBC in January. Have had two chemo treatments and already a trip to the hospital (5 days)because dr. wasn't watching my labs and my white count went way down. Is it common for chemo to include steroid drugs?
reconstruction
Hi everyone, I just wanted to post this message for women wondering about breast reconstruction. I am home from surgery yesterday after having the expander removed, the permanent saline implant in the site of my masectomy. On the "good" side my plastic surgeion did a "lift". I am so pleased. The implant is pretty soft…
pain during chemo
I have finished my fifth out of six chemo treatments, and I have experienced terrible back pain the entire time. After two trips to the emergency room, my oncologist finally referred me to a pain clinic, and I have been taking pain medication (Vicuprofen) daily for the past six weeks or so. I'm not worried about the…
Custom Breast Prosthesis
I have been informed that there is a company (Radiant Impressions) that makes custom breast prosthesis. They are quite expensive. I was wondering if anyone has one and can say if they are worth the money. Thanks !
Return of Breast Cancer
After almost 5 years, cancer has returned. A cancerous node was found in my lower right neck under the clavical area on the opposite side of the original beast cancer. I do not know what the primary source is yet. I am in the middle of tests and waiting for my oncologist the let me know the results and where we go from…
Hair loss - what to wear?
My friend is struggling with the loss of her hair and finding hats has been awful. I shaved my head with her six weeks ago but I have already gotten enough growth back to be OK. Any suggestions what is the most comfortable, is style important? She really isn't in the mood to go looking herself.I wore a fleece cap when it…
Trying to help a friend with cancer
My book club is interested in doing something for women undergoing radiation and chemo in our community. When I told them I was making a gift for my best friend Christine, who is being treated for ovarian cancer, they decided we would bring gifts for all the women that day or week so they knew there were others, even…
starting tamoxifen-what should I expect
Hello All, I will be starting tamoxifen tomorrow. I'm 46 and currently in the "peri-menopausal" stage. However, after talking to my oncol. this morning, he said he would like to give me "injections" maybe every 3 months or so, which will make me "post menopausal". I have done a lot of reading on tamoxifen and it's…
Breast Cancer returning?
I had my left breast removed in Dec. 2002, finished Chemo May 2003 and radiation July 2003. Had reconstruction for left breast in September 2003. Last Monday I had a regular mamogram on the right breast which showed a group of calcifications. They also did a biopsy (stereostatic biopsy) and removed 6-7 calcifications. I…
chemo pills
My dentist's niece has brain cancer , and she is getting chemo in pill form. It would be nice if all chemo was in pill form...can we expect all chemo can be given in pill-form in the immediate future? Sue
distant recurrence
Wife's bone scan indicated cancer has returned. Because of a heart condition treatment is limited. Diagnosed as inoperable and noncurable. Has anyone traveled to Anderson clinic in Houston for consultation and possible treatment
reconstruction
I cannot have reconstruction unless I do the cutting of my back muscle. I am trying to find other options to avoid this and still have the reconstruction. Is this at all possible. THe surgeon says I do not have enough fat on my body?????
Lump
This is my first time here and I hope I can find out some information. Yesterday I went to the doctor and they told me that they found lumps under my bra line and one in my stomach. The lady said not to worry yet and to come back in 2 weeks for a further check-up. I am 32 years old and I have three children. I am kinda…
hair loss
i wondered if anyone had any advice on this. I had 4 treatments of A/C and my hair thinned alot so I opted to shave it. I had my lumpectomy in Jan. and my hair started to come back in. Then it was reccomended that I do an additional 4 treatments of taxol. Once again my hair has thinned, but I haven't shaved it yet. It's…
In ten years...
Maybe Hummingbyrd is right. But I saw the piece on the news about two weeks ago. The medical chief of (I believe I remember this correctly) NCI was interviewed. He has had more than one kind of cancer himself. He said that in ten years, humans might still get cancer, but that they would not suffer and die of it. This was…
Symmetrical Breast Lift/Reduction
Good Day All - I'm due to go in this month to have my symmetrical (non-impacted) breast lifted and reduced to match the reconstructed breast. My plastic surgeon will have to reposition my nipple, so the resulting scar should resemble an anchor in shape. Would appreciate some feedback from any of you who have undergone this…
Frozen shoulder?
I had mastectomy on left side, with immediate tram flap reconstruction in January 2003. Throughout my recovery, I had excellent range of motion, never had any problems at all. Went through AC Chemo from March to May 2003. during surgey, had only 2 lymph nodes removed (negative). I haven't had any indication of lymphedema…
transfusion finally
Am having two units of blood tom'w - never had a transfusion before. What is it like - amy queasy side effects etc. Would like to feel more prepared for the unknown. Thanks, Jean
Dealing with Taxotere
I am having severe reactions to taxotere and my doctor gave me the choice of taking or not taking it. What can I use for the pain? I do not want codeine. debko8
tamoxifin querrie
Hi there I have just had my last chemo today. horay!!! The onc has said that if the chemo has not put me through early meno then I may have to consider having my overies out to stop the eostrogen levels ?? or go an injection 1 a month for the next 2 years as well as tamox. Then she said she would have to do a bone density…
Special bra's?
I had breast cancer ten years ago. I lost half a breast and a large portion of my underarm. I had chemo and radiation. I was left with residual pain in my arm, breast and rib cage. Having younger children at the time I refused the pain meds because I was afraid of something happening and me not being able to be in control.…
ovaries removed?
My 36 year old daughter had a masectomy last year.Her doctor says that to have her ovaries removed. She is concerned about side effects. Should she have them removed. She has never been married and has no children. Thanks.
Reoccurence fear/freeze
I am over due now for my mammogram and visit w/Oncologist. Am a 6 year (YEAH) surivor. Just went through prostate cancer with my 42 year old husband and am dealing w/his concerns and fears. Seems to have brought back some bad memories. As a result, I seem to be literally frozen with fear and am not acting to call my…
tomoxiphen
I had a modified Radical with 15 nodes removed (negative) on Feb. 16, 2004, and the surgeon said I may be a canidate for tomaxiphin. I have had a real problem with endrimetrial thickening previously and am already regullarily going through the uterine biobsy bit for checking for uterine cancer. I don't need a higher risk.…

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