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Breast Cancer

Archives for May 2004

herceptin's downside - not pretty
Hi All, Spent last week of the 24th May in the hospital getting my heart meds regulated - all NEW stuff. I have now entered the cancer/ heart patient category. Took Herceptin from Dec. 1st weekly including the 17th of May - no heart checks. Had more and more coughing which got worse so when the 24th and the monthly onco's…
Sore back
Hi everyone. Just letting you all know I have finished my rads all with no burning at all. At the moment I feel really good.2 weeks ago I put my back out so have chiro treatments. But its at the back of my mind could it be anything else?????.My back still only slightly aches the chiro said I had a twisted pelvis probably…
arm mobility after mastectomy
I had my right breast removed on March 15. I still cannot lift my right arm up straight up or straight out from my body without excruciating pain. I probably did not excersise my arm like I should have after surgery. What can I do now? When I do stretch it out to the point where I can handle the pain, I see & feel what…
Anybody over 60?
I do enjoy the message board and find many concerns are shared by all ages. I am a long time survivor, for which I am thankful, but I have not found many survivors in my age range. If there are any out there, I would like to communicate with you. Betty
Exercises after mastectomy
Hi all, I had a bilateral mastectomy at the end of February. Everything is going well but I still feel like I have that sunken in chest look. Are there any women out there that chose not to have reconstruction done and know about exercises that I could do to build up the chest muscles? I'd just like to have a shirt not…
Femara (letrozole)
Hello All, Our friend, Jean Miller is in the hospital for tests. I am sure she will check into the CSN and post to everyone here on her return home. Lets all send up some strong prayers for Jean. Thanks, Nan
19 years old and I have Breast Cancer
Hello my name is Summer I have breast cancer. Is there anyone out there my age? If not thats ok any advice from every age is ok. I was wondering what can I do to prepare myself for my Mastecomy?
ct scan
I finally got the results from my ct scan of my lungs today and everything is fine.I thought I would post here so as to let everyone know and to thank all of you for your prayers.Thanks again,Teresa
DME...What is this?
Check out this website www.DMEsource.com...is this for real? Read patent information especially.
Herceptin (52 week study)
Currently in 6th month of Hercepitn, with 6 to go, after 12 weekly Herceptin/Taxol treatments. Has anyone had any side effects from Herceptin? I have had joint stiffness, muscle soreness. Can anyone confirm similar effects? Now my eyebrows and lashes are starting to thin after they grew back. I currently take Arimidex.
End of Herceptin
Hi everyone - I was wondering if there was anyone else out there who was on the A/C then 12 week Taxol/Herceptin trial and has finished with it? I am going to be stopping the Herceptin this summer and wanted to know how you felt after it ended? Sometimes I get nervous and just want to keep on taking the Herceptin even…
Hair Loss due to Surgery alone
I started a topic a week or so ago about losing my hair and not having had to have chemo. Well, they ran tests and I am severely iron deficiently anemic. That, plus the ten hour surgery that I had, caused my hair loss. It will most likely all come out and as my iron levels recover will return. There is no new growth now.…
Need some opinions
Ok, here is my story. I was diaginosed with Breast Cancer in September of 2002. I had 5 surgeries, chemo and am now on meds. for 5 years. My husband was very supportive through the whole thing. He was fantastic. The Christmas of my treatment my best friends gave me a trip to Disneyworld. We went and had a great time. Now I…
Chemotherapy roller coaster
I couldn't find much in the male breast cancer discussion area, so I thought I'd try this one. I am a 56-year-old male that was diagnosed in January of this year. Had a modified radical mastectomy in February, and am now in chemotherapy. I asked my oncologist for the most aggressive chemotherapy plan that he can provide,…
Recovering after a TRAM flap
Hi guys. Just getting back on the computer after my reconstruction with a TRAM flap. Wow! What a big operation. I was prepared for the abdominal and breast incisions, but was surprised at how much pain there is in the midsection from moving that muscle. I'm 9 days post op now and beginning to see some improvements. Anyone…
28 dx with bilateral bc - want to hear from others young bc survivors
I just wanted to see if there were others who would like to share their experiences - to maybe just feel a little less alone. I was 28 in dec. 2003 and starting my 9th month of pregnancy when they diagnosed with me with breast cancer. I had a bilateral mastectomy in february, finished 4 rounds of dose-dense ac chemo, and i…
Chemo induced menopause
Has anyone experienced a return of ovarian function after having chemo induce menopause? I am 40 yrs old - stopped getting my period for 14 months, them seemed to get it every three months or so. Now I am getting a period every 3 weeks, with unbelievable pain and cramping. I am considering a hysterectomy or ovarian…
coughing
I am just curious,I cough alot and I think it is from allergies but sometimes have a mental flash of what if? ....... I have mostly coughed early in the mornings especially during radiation treatments. Now that is over and I still cough but sometimes in the evening and I woke up last night coughing. Sometimes I experience…
dexamethsone
Hi iam currenty taking dexamethosone along with my chemo i take it two tablets the day before two the day of and two the day after.I went on ine this morign to try and find side affects becase iam woneringif it is causing isnomia it seems like when iam on it i have a harder time sleeping anyway i didnt find anything on…
Mild fever during taxol treatment
I have breast cancer. I have just finished 4 cycles AC chemo treatment and started with taxol for 2 cycles. I have been having mild temperature around 99-100 degree since I started the taxol treatment. My whole body feels very worm especially on my back and on my head. Since it does not reach 100.5 degree, my doctor does…
upset.
Sorry iam posting another message tonight but i just read a web page that upset me.I cant get over how many spouces or senific other abbondens the ones they love in this time of need.I just gets too me.what happens?Iam so lucky that i have a very loving husband sometimes i wonder how he puts up with my mood swings.but i…
all ready worrying
Hi all i know i shouldnt be but iam already worry when this ugly creature is going to rear its ugly head at me again i still have two more treatments left.This is the second time in a year that i have delt with cancer and chemo and quite frankly iam tired of it.like i said i try and not dwell on it coming back but it is…
Permanent expanders
I am considering permanent expanders to reduce overall surgery (exchange for implants etc.) and am looking for experiences from those who have them. Thanks.
Tamoxifen Side Effects
Can you give me any and all side effects anyone may have had from taking tamoxifen?? thanks
fluid around tissue expanders (HELP)
I had fluid around my tissue expanders and had urgent surgery to have them removed. After the surgery, I was told that the expanders had no holes,yet, there was murky fluid around them. There was no infection. After I am healed my physician wants to do a tram flap w/ implants. anyone w/ this experience? should I or…
scans
well here i go again with the scans. why do i get sooooo nervous when it get's near? my doc want's me to have ct-scan of everything, bonescan and pet-scan. i so am going to be glowing at the end of next week. wish me luck and prayers please!!!!!
liver question
My liver count was higher than usual so my doctor is having me come back in a month to check it again. I was wondering what anyone could tell me. Should I be worried or is this normal?
After 6 years, recurrence
I wrote several weeks ago about how scared I was to have my mammogram -- my best friend of 18 years was diagnosed in Oct w/2 primary brain tumors (both malignant); my husband went through prostate cancer and surgery on 2/6; and my sister, a 3 year cervical cancer survivor, was diagnosed last week with advanced lung cancer.…
Headaches & Disorientation!!!!!!
Hey Friends, As some of you may know I had a large portion of my brain removed the beginning of Jan 2004. Lately I have been sufferring headaches that feel as if I am going to explode {my head} ...... I zig when I should zag & you may ask yourself why I am putting this on the breast cancer board? I have friends here & this…
lymphedema
Has anyone had treatment for lymphedema and what did they do and the outcome? Did you wear a compression sleeve----just a t nite or when? Thanks Buffy(Marge)

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