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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2004

Breast Cancer Recurrence
After being considered cancer free for 7 yrs, I found out in January that it had recurred in my bones/liver/lung lining. I stopped Tamoxifen 1.5yrs ago and the Dr. began monthly bone treatments with Zometa and Femara at that time. Initially Femara seemed to push things back but after 5 months, tumor markers going back up.…
Please fill me in
I am in shock. I thought you ladies would jump all over the Sister Study. Perhaps I described it poorly. For any of you who have sisters who have not been dx with cancer, this is their chance to be a part of the research. It is not a clinical trial, they are not given any drugs, they are just followed. It involves two…
Drain Removal
I have heard horror stories about the removal of the Drain after a mastectomy. I have two drains and would like to hear about how the drain is removed and what I should expect.
surgery for broken neck
Well, just thought that I would give everyone an update. I have had a busy two weeks, most of which was spent in the hospital. I started having a lot of pain in my neck so we started radiation. One day, the pain was unbearable, the next day I seen my oncologist. I was admitted to the hospital for pain control. At this…
I would like your opinions
At our two local comprehensive cancer centers, there is a woman who runs a store in each that sells primarily cancer victim related items like head coverings, wigs, decorative pink ribbon wear, mastectomy bras, etc. She sells some costume jewelry also and some clothing, but, her focus is for the cancer patient and their…
Nice website for head coverings
Hi, I've been visiting this website alot to get ideas for and patterns for head coverings, so I thought I would share it - http://proudmommy.tripod.com/haircover.html there are links to free patterns, scarf ideas, etc. jill
soreness in muscles and joints
just wanted to know if anyone experienced this during radiation treatments. I did 6 mos. chemo and did not have the soreness just was weak. Started to feel pretty well during the first few weeks of rad treatments but now I am experiencing soreness in muscles and joints . I have had 25 tratments so far. Is this normal or…
Hot Flashes a year after tamoxifen--symptom of recurrence???
Hi, It's me, again. :^) This is a different topic, thus a different posting. Can anyone tell me if hot flashes might be considered a symptom of an undetected tumor? I have heard that night sweats might indicate the presence of cancer, but what about daytime and/or evening "hot flashes?" I am on an antidepressant that…
Seeking 3 time or more survivors
Hi, I am new to CSN, and am not very familiar with chat formats, so I apologize in advance if i inadvertantly break rules or otherwise mess up. My first breast cancer diagnosis came when I was 36Hi, -- I am new to CSN, and am not very familiar with chat formats, so I apologize in advance if i inadvertantly break rules or…
vagifem
my wife has a form of breast cancer that is hormone receptive. all her treatments are completed and she is doing well. for vaginal dryness she has been given Vagifem. in reading the labeling it is basically hormones. she has had her ovaries removed to eliminate this naturally. is this going to create an issue for her to be…
Chat room
I was in the chat room tonight and was attacked for telling about how I imagined holding on the robe of Jesus when I received my chemo. Since when can you not talk about something like that? I wasn't pushing it on anyone, just stating an experience. I'm never going back in there again. I have never pushed what I believe on…
Job Hunt Not Going Well
Well, I am getting really discouraged. I have had wonderful interviews and still no job. My last one for consumer affairs with US Airways hurts me the most. They had me come in and write two letters, I made 100 on one and 98 on the other, then an interview and a tour. Next they did a background check, which is flawless,…
The Sister Study
Hi everyone, One day during some research I was doing, I ran across a website for the Sister Study. It is a study being done to find either a genetic or environmental cause for breast cancer. It is run by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and…
After surgery
It's not been a full month since my diagnosis. I had a lumpectomy on my left breast 10 days ago. Fortunately, the cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes so I know that I have been blessed in this regard. However, I am still swollen and the area around the incisions is warm. Being new to all this, I don't know if this is…
Finally to sleep comfortably
Just a word of encouragement. I was diagnosed a year and half ago and had a lumpectomy, radiation and lots of medicine since. This past March I had a enlarged lymph node taken out of the same breast to make sure that was all it was and then I had a hysterectomy this past June because of fibroid tumors and ovarian cysts.…
Komen M&M's are coming
Iknow that I have seen the emails and ads proclaiming the arrival of the pink and white M&Ms for some time and was beginning to believe it was not true, but, I did find some info on Masterfoods site, (they are the parent co. of Mars), and on the Komen site. The Komen site had conflicting info, as I read it. Seems that the…
1 year down and having fun
I try not to talk about cancer anymore. I joined a fun club (Red Hat Society) where we just act as kids and don't talk about aches and pains. I know it's an escape from reality, but participating in the group's activities makes me forget I had cancer. I try not to live in fear any more. However, if someone needs to talk,…
hello
Yes... most of you dont know me... but I am asking for donations. I cant really say why... but for more info please email me! Thank you very much! :-) -mc
Susan G. Komen Breat Cancer 3-Day
Hello, This October, I will be participating in a very special and powerful event in the fight against breast cancer in Los Angeles. It is called the Breast Cancer 3-Day and I'dlike to tell you about it. I'll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. The net proceeds will support…
To Jean No response
Jean my initial dx was 8/02 not 04.Oops again.I was 40-50% ER 20% PR HERNEU Negative. What treatment are you on. Suzy
ER/PR no response
I was dx 08/04 with stage 3 er pr + 15 nodes. Had A/C x 4 33 rads. R mod mast. Ovaries removed 3/03. Mets diagnosed 05/04 liver and bone. Put on Arimidex and Zometa. 08/04 scans show increase in tumors. Does anyone know why no response from hormone therapy and chemo if I am er/pr +. Thanks. Suzy
Her-2 Overexpression
Does anyone have Her-2 Overexpression and Ki-67 as strong positive 3+ as a diagnosis? Tumor was extremely small at 0.3 centimeters. No spread! I had a left breast mastectomy last Sept. followed by 4 rounds of chemo-/adriamycin, cytoxan, and taxotere. Not on anything now because there is nothing to do but hope it doesn't…
reconstruction
I just have finished all chemo and rads with double mastectomy. I am now in need of reconstruction surgery. I want some feed back from people who has had double mastectomy and reconstruction and what kind of surgery did you get? Love Leslie
Arimidex
Hello all. I am back from a week of dr visits, although this time they are just follow-ups. The dr at the breast clinic says "see you next year for mammogram". The Onc however, has had a hissy fit over my decision to not take the tamoxifin or the femara. "Arimidex! Arimidex!" he shouts, waving his prescription pad at me.…
getting insurance
I am wanting to change jobs but I am afraid that I won't be able to get insurance. Can anyone tell me if they have had trouble getting coverage after having cancer?
Stage IIIC and in need of help
My mom just had a modified radical mastectomy after getting A/C and taxotere. It seems that her cancer was very resistant to the chemo. Her pathology report just came in after surgery and indicated that she had 13out of 16 positive nodes and her tumor did not shrink from the 5.5 cm. it was before. She is 54 and really…
Shock..Confused...Panic or just being silly?
I am still walking around a little disconnected and very confused. Have had tenderness and some discharge in left breast. Went for mammogram this morning...age 36 3rd mammogram since age 33...maternal aunt (diagnosed age 37) and paternal grandmother (diagnosed late 60's) BC survivors. My mamogram was at 8am. I was escorted…
One year down and . . .
Hello to all!! I am a one year survivor. I finished my chemotherapy a year ago. Since that time I have retired and am looking forward to beginning a new chapter in my life. I got a very good report from the dr. at my last visit and that was a great relief. My energy level is coming back to normal and I have my priorities…
1st day of chemo
My JP drains are FINALLY gone (yay!) and today was my first day of chemo. I'm tired, but other than that I feel basically ok. I've got a ton of meds to take to control nausea, etc, and so far they seem to be working. Does anyone have tips for making this time (chemo) as pleasant as possible? thanks! jill
LCIS plus
Well, my cousin didn't have to wait 10 days for the results of her stereotactic biopsy, she got them today. The main thing was the lobular carcinoma in situ. She also had some bonuses such as interductal hyperplasia and sclerosing adenosis among others. Has anybody dealt with any of this and how? Thanks. Susan

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