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hard to slow down
Hi so i have a quetion when your use to running a hundred miles a hour all the time how do you learn to change that habit I am scared to slow down becase of how long will it take me too get back up to the speed i use to be working 40+ hours a week and stlill playing on the weekends i fell if i give up then maybe all never…
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paxil
my doctor that took care of me during my stem cel trasplant, wants to put me on paxil, she says it helps the hot flashes and is going to help my sex life. she said it will help me sleep better so i can go off my ambien. what do you think about that????
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trans flap reconstruction...trouble?
i had left masictomy in 1999...reconstruction in '2ooo...with right abdomin harvest..and left side planting...four years later.....i have came down with an acute pain that started right below my new area,..this also came with dizzy spells.. still, a year of spreading chest pains all alround the new area and under the…
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3 different path reports
My doctor has had my pathology report done 3 times. Each time it has come back different. Based on the last one, she has decided that I have to have Chemo and I cannot do Femara or arimidex. The 1st path was ER negative, PR 75%; the 2nd was ER 19%; PR negative, and the last one - are you ready for this? - ER negative, PR…
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breast reconstruction
I had a L mastectomy with silicone reconstruction in 1996. I have never been at all happy with the results. The implant which is 400cc looks like a huge misshapen blob high on my chest, it is not even circular. Now I am considering a prophlactic mastectomy on my R side with new reconstruction of both sides. The MD said…
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Tamoxifin
Okay guys I have been on Tamoxifin for a little over a year and did not gain any weight at all. Now all I can't stop putting it on. I am almost starving myself. It is so depressing Please any suggestions? I run and walk 2 to 3 miles aday so i get the excerise Lennie
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Still having hot flashes
Hello I'm alright then the next minute I'll be having hot flashes and I start sweating .I'm on Effexor and take black cohosh but the black cohosh doesn't seem to work and my doctors cant put me on any thing that has estrogen because it brings cancer back and the hot flashes are causing headaches has any one had problems…
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CONNIE48.....
I was reading your reply regarding the article on MRI tests for breast cancer. can you share your story with me...sounds like we may have some things in common. Julie
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Start Radiation In Oct - Need Tips
Just looking for tips on how to prevent burns from radiation. Thanks in advance. Clara
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Stereotactic biopsy
My cousin, who helped me tremendously during my long treatment & recovery, had a stereotactic biopsy a few days ago and said it was the worst experience ever. She had 6 samples taken from one site and numerous tries to take samples from a second site to no avail. She was there over 2 hours and then developed an infection a…
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lumpy breasts in tumor breast
I had a lumpectomy in April and a axillary node dissection in May and am in the middle of chemo treatment. I haven't checked my breasts until now, thinking that I couldn't get a recurrence so soon, with all the treatment I'm having. But I've just noticed that I have lumps on the outer left breast - the tumor was on on the…
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ex abusing 3 yr old who has brain cancer
I need your help. I have a three year old son with brain cancer and a family law judge that has given his abusive father unsupervised visitation with him in the hospital which resulted in the father emotionally the child during visits. The judge has confirmed that the father has engaged in domestic violence and has ordered…
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Pain in knees
it has been 2 yrs. since my bc, but about 3 wks ago my knees starting hurting so bad and they have continuned to get worse and now my legs, elbows etc. I've never had any problems before. I'm on arimidex. Has everyone experinced this type of pain? Thanks for your reply.
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all went well
WEll had my first Radition tretmet yesterday it was a pice of cake compared to the Chemo no needles that is the best part.Iam sure i might have some side effects after a few more treatments and all.Asked Doc yesteday how many treatmetns before i notice the swelling going down around the brain and he said problly three or…
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Still having pain!
It has been four weeks since my mastectomy/reconstruction with implant surgery and I am atill having pain. I am taking Lortab practically around the clock. Seems like the first two weeks were really great, now lots worse. (I am seeing a palliative medicine/symptom management doctor this afternoon, thank God.) I just…
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MRI info for high risk
Hi all, As a continuation of the thread for MRI's, I thought I would post an article that I found. Maybe some of you have already read it. Since we all already had breast cancer, I think we are all in the high risk now. I have had my first MRI because the mammogram or ultrasound could not rule out cancer in my other breat.…
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GYNO or SURGEON ?
I am getting ready to call & reschedule my appointment to insist upon a biopsy. for those of you who dont know my story..very briefly, I was basically told by the surgeon (after a diagnostic mamo & sonogram) that my lump is probably normal & no need to biopsy. that was 5/6 months ago & the lump is still there! I know now…
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New Neighbour
Hi, this is my first try at a support group & I just wanted to say hello.
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Breast Reduction Surgery
After seven years I have decided that I would like to pursue a breast reduction in my "good" breast. Will I be up against an insurance battle? Have folks had good luck with coverage for such surgery? I'm tired of poor fitting bras and slipping straps and feeling lop-sided. Thanks.
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start Radiation on 8-13-04
Hi just thought i would let everyone know that i will be starting Radiation this firday i hope things start to turn around for me.Iam trying to stay postitive through all of this.I have a great family support as well as all of you here on the site and friends from work.Thanks for everyones words of encourgements.Bunnie
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When will I gett ALL my hair back?
I completed chemotherapy for breast cancer in May 2003. Completed radiation treatments July 2003. Currently on Tamoxifen for 5-year regimen. Every doctor/nurse told me every hair would grow back. I am 42 and always had great hair prior to losing it all 14 days after first chemo. Has anyone else experienced slow regrowth?…
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Jean?
Haven't heard from you for about a week - how are you doing? Clara
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Is Evista the answer?
I have had dcis and have to have another partial mastectomy. I have been on Evista for three years. How can they say it helps against breast cancer.I am not taking it anymore. Are there any others out there that have been taking it prior to learning they had breast cancer?
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Exercise and JP drains
Hi!, It's been 3 weeks since my surgery (mastectomy and nodes, left side) and I still have JP drains. I'm having trouble with some of the exercises - finger-walking the wall above a certain level makes the area around the drains hurt. My arm mobility is pretty good except raising my arm - when I raise it over a certain…
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Question abouy bone mets
Just curious about feelings when this spreads to the bone. I had this preasure start about 2 weeks ago to my pelvic area wnen you walk it is hard to discribe it becomes hard to move your legs without it hurting and sore. It could be just strain and I plan to ask my Doctor. but I read support from here and some who can say…
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Reoccurance to the bones and feeling pretty down
Hello everyone. It has been a while since I have posted something on here. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 24 a little over 3 years ago. I have now been rediagnosed with mets to my spine, ribs, lymph nodes and hips. It is so discouraging at times. I have been told there is no cure and my cancer is…
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MRI vs Mammo
In Julie's posting below she asked about MRI's vs Mammograms so I thought maybe if I made it a subject we might get more responses.I'm curious about this also since I've started seeing articles on it. I found a prominent lump in my breast three years ago that the dr told me was nothing because it didn't show on my mammo.…
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Disturbing News
I mentioned a week or two back that the skin on the top of my foot has turned dark, almost purlish, and has thickened to look like elephant skin and never dreamed that it could be something more than a unfortunate derma issue. I had a biopsy and went in for the results and it seems that there is a possibility that this is…
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Military Plastic Surgeon
Hello Everyone: As I mentioned before in previous postings, I'm thinking of having reconstruction, specifically the TRAM Flap or DIEP Flap. What I didn't mention is that I'm a military dependent. My husband serves in the United States Marine Corps. This may be a long shot, but I'm interested in knowing if anyone out there…
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i'm kicking my self in the A...
well folks, after all the encouragement & good advice I was given here, to go ahead & demand a biopsy..I went & threw away my appointment! I'm so mad at myself & I feel like a stupid fool. I was tierd, not feeling all that great & I didnt want to drive out of town to the hospital where my doc is located. excuses, excuses,…