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Relay For Life!
Hi All! I'm doing The Relay For Life on June 4-5 in Dobbs Ferry, NY about 15 miles north of NYC.This will be my 4th year . We are looking for Survivors to join in the Opening Survivor Walk starting at 7PM. I was wondering if there are any ladies or gentlemen who are survivors of any type of cancer who are in or near this…
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Relay For Life!
Hi All! I'm doing The Relay For Life on June 4-5 in Dobbs Ferry, NY about 15 miles north of NYC.This will be my 4th year . We are looking for Survivors to join in the Opening Survivor Walk starting at 7PM. I was wondering if there are any ladies or gentlemen who are survivors of any type of cancer who are in or near this…
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Relay For Life!
Hi All! I'm doing The Relay For Life on June 4-5 in Dobbs Ferry, NY about 15 miles north of NYC.This will be my 4th year . We are looking for Survivors to join in the Opening Survivor Walk starting at 7PM. I was wondering if there are any ladies or gentlemen who are survivors of any type of cancer who are in or near this…
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Good ct results
Hello all, Met with onco yesterday and rec'd my ct results. All tumors have shrunk approx 40%- 50%. He was very pleased and told me he hopes for a remission on these drugs...I said you think thats possible, he replied yes! Will do ct again in two months. I'm on trial avastin and taxol Results were after 2 cycles…
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Well I am back finally!!!
Hello Friends, I have been gone for a long time on this board & several others as well because I had 2 major surgeries in Dec & Jan.... I actually had a portion of my brain removed so I guess I am a real airhead now.....LOL!!!!!! Yet seriously I am a survivor!!!! Thanks to the Lord & I am regaining my motor controll…
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Humor
I know we all get down and out about our cancer. We're entitled to our pity parties, gracious knows, I've had my share of them these past 8 months, but we all need to keep our spirits up too to make it thru this challenge. Some of you may already have found this website, but I just checked it out today and loved it,…
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Finding Information
I was wondering where do most people look for information after completing treatment? Also, what do most people want to know about after finishing treatment? I work for a company that is currently making a software program for Breast Cancer Survivors. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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for cat1switzerland
Hi, I wrote you in your mail box. Please check it out. Thanks. Marie
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Revlon Run-Walk on May 8
Is anyone going to be walking/running on May 8th at the Revlon run/Walk for Women? If so, maybe we can meet and say hi! See you there! Hugs, Jayne
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After Tram Flap...problems
Hi, I am still having a hard time finding someone who has had a double tram flap recontruct at the time of breast removal. I had this done on Feb 4, 2004, and my right side is still hard and painful and not seeming to progress as my left side has. The left side is soft and the swelling is less. This right side has a golf…
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depressed
Hi all iam finding myself more and more depressed each day in the past week i start crying for no stupid reason.I was dignosed in Jan of 2003 with breast cancer had a mastecomy and four rounds of chemo and then jan of this year my cancer came back havent even been done with chemo a year yet my cancer has returned to the…
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ALL SURVIVORS..........
ARE THERE ANY CANCER SURVIVORS IN THE MONETT, MISSOURI AREA? I AM TRYING TO START UP A LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP, AND NEED SURVIVORS, CARETAKERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS OF SURVIVORS TO ATTEND MEETINGS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS, ANNA
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Questioning The DNA Theory As The Origin Of Cancer
There appears to be two distinct processes from which a cell can be reproduced. The first method is by way of the cell replicating itself as outlined within that cells DNA. The second method is a slightly altered procedure whereby the bodys own immune system is sent to rapidly reproducing the surrounding tissues in an…
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Eye Twitches and Cramping Feet Side Affects
I have finished 4 rounds of Taxotere and Carboplatin with Herseptin. I have noticed that my eyes are very dry and my eyes twitch on the eyelids and directly underneath. Also, my vision is not as sharp. My doctor ran a magnesium test and that was fine and I am using natural tears for the dryness which helps. Has anyone had…
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infected sweat gland
Ihave been having problems with infected sweat glands on the same side as my mystectomy.I have been put on anti-biotics twice.I was told to put hot packs on so it would come to a head.As soon as I come off the anti-biotics,it comes back. Has anyone expierenced anything similar? Is this something that I will have to deal…
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someone wanted to know more
I stated that I was dealing w/low self esteem since my surgery and diagnosis. I am an AA, 32 y.o. diagnosed in sept of 2003 w/ bc. as of today I have one chemo left on 4/23. My hair has grown a little but, I have put on 40lbs. I'm often tired and sore and life is not the same. I find myself feeling sad and I cry often. I…
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Holostic treatment
I have been in treatment since October 1997 for breast cancet. I had recurrence to bone and liver in 1999. Despite numerous new treatments, the markers are rising, I have new lesions and existng lesions are getting larger. I have moderate side effects from the current drugs (Doxil). I would be so grateful if anyone who has…
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Update on my mother
I posted this past week before my mother underwent a needle biopsy for a lump. She did find out that it was cancer, fortunately slow growing (grade 1) and small (1 cm). She's seeing a surgeon on Monday. Even though it's unlikely that it would be recommended at this stage, she says she will refuse any chemo. I think we're a…
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angry about info
Hi all I need to vent You know all the new forms we all had to sign about who to release info to etc.? Well here's my dilemna. Some crazy woman(stalker) e mailed my husband that " I know your wife's medical history, and I noticed her hair is different, so is she in treatment again or what is going on?" Mind you this woman…
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Gilda's Club
Hi all - I am aa volunteer at Gilda's Club (named for Gilda Radner) where anyone touched by cancer can go for social and emotional support. They are involved in the Revlon Run/Walk for Women taking place on Saturday, May 1 in NYC- raising money to help fight women's cancers. They need 40 more people to volunteer to help…
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Numbness from Taxol
Does anyone know how long the numbness in your feet and hands lasts after finishing chemotherapy with Taxol for breast cancer. I'ts only been 3 weeks but it hasn't deminished at all. Thanks to all who reply.
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Post Mastectomy
After four years I finally found a company that treats you with respect and friendship when trying to find a comfortable prothesis and bra. I had stopped wearing the prothesis because where I originally went they were just interested in sending me out the door with something. It was so very heavy I was unable to wear it…
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Megestrol
Does anyone have any experience with Megestrol for mastastized breast cancer to bones and lungs.
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1 yr after treatment
Hello to all: It has been one year since my last treatment today..I feel wonderful and have my life back. I just wanted to tell whom ever is going through it today hang in there you will get through this. Have a wonderful day to all. Leenie :)
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DCIS
I've recently been diagnosed with DCIS. Previously had invasive cancer in other breast. I'm opting for the lumpectomy w/radiation. Have any of you ever been in this situation. My oncologist recommended the lumpectomy. My surgeon was leaning towards a double mastectomy. I'm looking for someone who has had similar…
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Life after BC is beautiful! Hang in there!
Hi everyone! I used to be a regular here, and got busy doing other things. My 5-year anniversary is coming up soon and I wanted to share with those of you still in treatment how beautiful life is after you are done. When I was in the middle of chemo treatments, at times I wondered if my life would ever get back to normal.…
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moms coming home
well just found out that mom will be coming home on friday.shes healing well and whats left of her left leg is very strong so they see no problems when it comes to fitting her for the prosthesis.i want to thank everyone for the kind words and caring through this hard time.in the last year shes lost her home to…
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Taxotere Side effects?
My wife has completed series on Adriamycin and Cytoxan. Now starts Taxotere, series of four at three week intervals. Your experiences please.
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donna488 please read
I am sorry, I am trying to respond to your email but, it says "member not recognized" driving me nuts. email me please at seeknpeace@aol.com...
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Biopsy Question
I was diagnosed with BC in Nov. 2001, and went through lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. All is still well for me thankfully, but now my mother has a lump in her breast. She's having a needle biopsy tomorrow, and since I didn't have this done I'm wondering how it works. Do you get results of the pathology right away, or do…