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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2004

Side effect of Taxotere & tamoxifen?
My g/f had a mastectomy last fall and after having the 4 a/c treatments, received 4 taxotere treatments. She asked that I post a question to you all - has the taxotere and/or tamoxifen killed your female sexuality? Basically she has had no sex drive since the taxotere and is now worried that the tamoxifen might keep it…
Having your marriage survive a Cancer diagnosis
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer (stage 1) in June of 2000, 2 days before my 37 birthday. After Radiation Therapy and 6 months of Chemo, I am now cancer free. Since my treatment ended, my marriage (19 years) has suffered. My husband supported me through my treatment but then had a meltdown. We had a very strong marriage…
Basic radiation questions
I was lucky. In November '02 I was diagnosed with only DCIS / stage 0. Had lumpectomy, 33 radiation treatments (last five were the boost), and am on Tamoxifen. Prior to radiation starting went to a few support group meetings. One woman was having a problem with radiation -- oozing blisters (?) and having a problem getting…
Post Mastecomy
Hi again, I wanted to thank all of you here for the answers and advice while I was "awaiting mastecomy". The surgery went well my Dr. told me, but the path results we disheartening. 21 out of 42 nodes pos. I realize I am a stage 2B and I read the other posts on here and feel like I have nothing to contribute, because there…
Permission to stop chemo
I don't mean to sound negative but I can't stand the thought of one more drop of toxic waste being pumped into my body. I have been in treatment for 7years now including high dose chemo with a bone marrow transplant and EVERY OTHER CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENT ON THE MARKET. We have started to go around the second time. I just…
Post mastectomy
Has anyone developed Lymphedema? My daughter suddenly developed swelling in her affected arm 5 months post op. She is going for her final chemo next week. 4 doses of adriamycin and cytoxin and 4 of Taxol. The 3rd Taxol treatment has really taken all the wind out of her. She is not bouncing back as quickly. Tomorrow she is…
Do you ever stop thinking about it
I want to know if you ever stop thinking and reliving your experience with breast cancer. I was diagnosed in sept of 2002. I had 5 surgeries including a mastestomy. I have been done all my treatments for a year and I still relive what I went through and get upset over it all of the time. I question why it happen and if I…
Arimidex
I have a couple questions regarding joint and bone pain after chemo and while talking Arimidex. I was given a clean bill of health in December after having A/C , Taxol and a Mastectomy. I'm now having pain and numbness in my wrists and hands which is getting worse. Like some of the other posts I have been reading, I too…
radiation for bone mets
Hello everyone, I have read on some postings in the past that some of you had radiation for your bone mets. My doc doesn't reccomend radiation for mine because he says it will fry half of my bone marrow and if I ever had to do chemo (AC & T) again that would fry the other half. I am wondering if those who had radiation for…
Mag Article
Hello, I am working on a story for Glamour Magazine about health insurance, and am looking to profile two women who have suffered from breast cancer--one with insurance, and one without--so I can compare their experiences. If you or someone you know would be willing to share your story, please let me know. I am looking for…
medullary b.c. and masectomy?
I am a 9 year survivor amd my sister was just diagnosed with medullary b.c. wants to know how many opt for a mascetomy and chemo with no radiation, or a lump with both chemo and radiation ? Anyone with personal experience would be greatly appreciated. She goes in tomm. for surgery.
2 New Boards on CSN
We now have a Young Survivors Board if anyone knows a really young cancer patient to share that with (teens and such) I know we are young too...but younger. LOL Also a Current Events Board I still say we need a Patient Advocate Board. I want to talk to someone who can tell me where the research is primarily focused and why…
Breast Cancer Vaccine
Hi Everyone, I have had several requests to let you all know how my breast cancer vaccine trial is going. I am receiving two injections of Theratope vaccine every three months now and am doing great. The tumors have shrunk and the only side effects I experience are: redness and swelling at injection site (which has…
TUMOR MARKERS
How important is tumor markers in determining if your breast cancer has come back? The last time I went for my 3 months checkup mines was CA 15 3. Please pray for me on April 27 (Tuesday) I see my doctor for 3 three months check-up again.
Effects from Chemo...Need Advise
I've had a double mastecomy in Sept. 03, and have finishced a very agressive treatment of A/C plus taxol in Jan 04. To date, scans and tumor markers are disease free, Thank God. So believe me i know how blessed i am. However, even though my blood count is building and i am getting my energy back, i really have problems…
6 month checkup
On Monday I will have my 6-month checkup after chemo. One year ago my life changed when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My life will never be the same again. I have rediscovered what is really important in my life and I have realized that I want to LIVE. I have made the decision to retire two years earlier than I had…
To Nancyeob (heart damage)
How were you diagnosed and what were your symptoms? I have been having radiating chest pains.
Has anyone had radiation twice
I had a lumpectomy/ radiation no chemo left breast Oct 2002 and had lumpectomy right breast Apr 20--very small less than 1cc(glad they found it soo early) neither is estrogen/progest positive so not taking tamoxifen hopefully no chemo but won't know til Wed April28 just radiation again Has anyone done this within such a…
Women are dying!!
Yet another sister with IBC passed away yesterday after being NED for 2 years. I am so overfilled with sadness that all I can do is cry. And then there is fear- for myself. What if after 2 years of being NED, just when I start to get comfortable again and hope this disease has been put to rest, it pops it's ugly head back…
STAGE 4 BREAST CANCER
HI FIRST TIME EVERY POSTING ANYTHING. MY MOM IS 50 YRS OLD AND HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 4 MESTATIC BREAST CANCER. SHE HAD JUST PASSED HER 5-YR MARK POINT WITH HER FIRST BATTLE. THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD A DOUBLE MASECTOMY W/CHEMO. WE ARE STUNNED AND SCARED OUT OF OUR MINDS FOR HER. THE ODDS WE WERE HANDED ARE NOT THE…
heart damage from radiation
I had radiation for left breast cancer and now have heart damage which cannot be surgically repaired. If the cancer doesn't get me my heart will fail. This really ticks me off. Anyone else experience this or have any suggestions??? Thanks!!
for Hummingbird
I have a question.Are their school loans for cancer pt`s or is there just normal school loans? I want to file for gov.loan or aid but the institution will probally base evrything on the income of both me and my husband so there is no way that I can state that I have tons of medical bills . What do you think? You once…
Taxol/Carboplatin
Has anyone had this combination? What was your treatment schedule? Side effects? Thx
Prozac and Alchohol
My Doctor prescribed Prozac today for hot flashes, I do have at least 3 mixed drinks per night so I can sleep.. Please advise me as to what to do next.......... I have no problem with not drinking..... JUST NEED SOME SLEEP!!!!!!!! Will Prozac Help me sleep? AND Function througout the day????????//
Prozac
My Doctor prescribed Prozac today for Hot Flashes.... I AM NOT DEPRESSED......... Will this really help for the hot flashes??????????????/
Prozac
Today, my Doctor, prescribed Prozac instead of Efexor.....{he said they were the same}.... I am having very extreme hot flashees, and night sweats........ Is There anyone else, that is taking Prozac instead of Efexor. Does it really help as much?????///
for cat1switzerland
Hi cat, no I didn't get your email. I think maybe I deleted it because when I don't know who's it from I don't open it. Please put in the subject line, from cat1switzerland. Thanks. Looking for ward to hearing from you. Marie
partial breast radiation
I am scheduled to start "partial breast radiation" which is a newer treatment - 2 radiation treatments per day for one week, more intense doses of radiation. This is instead of the one treatment per day for 6 - 8 week typical treatment. Does anyone have experience with this newer treatment? Any thoughts? I have already had…
Awaiting Mastecomy
Hi, I am new to all of this, I am 39 years old and I was diagnoised with IDC March 21, 04. Due to insurance issues we had to make a hastened move to Miami and get all of our children there. My new dr. happens to be someone I know and therefore I trust her very much. She did a new mammogram and guess what, the tumor still…
beginning Adriamicin
I will begin 4rds of Adriamicin every 3 weeks. What side affects have you experienced. What have you done to keep yourselves comfortable?? Please advise. Sue

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