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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2004

Forums with doctors
Hi I just found these forums, and they are really great. I am here to tell you about the forums I created. I am a Doctor and have 2 family members that have been affected by cancer: leukemia and prostate cancer. I will be specializing in Hematology and Oncology, and from personal experiences with my family I found that we…
MRI Information
Hi All, Since we have been discussing MRI vs Mammos, I thought that you guys would like to see this article that I found online. It is very informative.. MRI Breast Cancer Screening for High-Risk Women A study in the July 29, 2004 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine compared the effectiveness of magnetic resonance…
BRCA1 BRCA2
As anyone had a double masectomy, then been tested for the BRCA1 and 2, with a positive result, then elected to keep their ovaries and just monitored them very closely???
Tomoxifen and taste
I was diagnosed almost two years ago with DCIS, had a mastectomy and tran-flap reconstruction. I'v been on tomoxifen for 18 months and have never seen anything about this. About three months ago my taste kinda went crazy. I am having trouble eating different things. Red meat, pork and chicken are really nasty. I do best on…
Who has gone to MD Anderson?
Hi, I'm planning to seek treatment at MD Anderson for recurring mets, regional for the fourth time! Has anyone been there, treated there, who were your docs and what is your opinion? Thanks for your help. Ck
Tamoxifen and Peace
Hi, I am 46, single, physically fit and had a mastectomy/reconstruction due to DCIS 7 years ago, 1 year ago I was diagnosed with ER positive breast cancer in the reconstructed breast, have now had chemo and radiation and am doing great I think, but am having a HECK of a time deciding whether or not to take tamoxifen for 5…
lactose intolerance?
I think I have developed a lactose intolerance from the AC chemo I have taken. Anyone else out there experience this? If so, did it go away once the chemo was out of your system? Thanks for any info. you can provide! Peg
Hot flashes!
I was dx w/ bc almost 2 years' ago, and have had a mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction, followed by 4 rounds of AC Chemotherapy. I was ER+, no node involvement, and have been on Tamoxifen for about 16 months. The chemo put me into early menopause (I'm now 45). The hot flashes have been intense from the beginning, and…
Pretty In Pink Ribbons
Hello!!! My name is Aimeé Yeager. I am a 21 year old student in Pittsburgh PA. I am currently partaking in a breast cancer research program. What we are doing is collecting the pink lids from yoplait yogurt. We send them into the yoplait company and they donate 10 cents to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I am asking that if…
1 Yr. Ago Today...
One year ago today, I got the official diagnosis of BC. I remember the kind radiologist calling me to confirm what he'd suspected all along, the very one who had insisted that the biopsy be performed within 24 hours, "even if I have to come in at 6 am tomorrow to get it done." When he called, he never even used the word…
Feel Your Boobies!!
I'm 34 and just completed my breast cancer treatment for Stage 1 cancer. My mission is to raise awareness among other young women about the the importance of self-breast exams and the result has been the 'feel your boobies' campaign. i've sold 600 tshirts in less than a month and have several fund raisers planned. check…
Ellison thinking about you
Hi Ellison, I just wanted to wish you good luck. I think you get your results tomorrow from all your tests don't you? If you do you must be a little extra nervous today. I am praying all goes well. Good luck! Love, Angela
Chemo and vision issues?
Has anyone had issues with their vision while on chemo? I have 1 more A/C treatment to go. It seems like I'm having issues with focusing my eyes, especially if there's not much light. I used to be nearsighted (had laser surgery) so I'm wondering if this is something temporary, or if my vision is changing. Has anyone else…
expander experience
It has been 5 1/2 weeks since my bilateral mastectomy. My expanders were supposed to get filled some about 2 weeks ago, but the Doc. said the skin was still to tight. Well I go back on Thurs. but the skin is still to tight. Anyone else have this problem? The Dr. said the expanders will be completely filled within 6 months,…
MRI Capabilities
This is in follow-up to my original message path about hyperplasia and tamoxifen. I had a question about the capabilities of an MRI. I just heard that although an MRI can detect tumors in dense breast tissue, it cannot detect tiny specks of calcium or microcalcifications. Do you know if this is true? I was hoping to have…
follow up
I had a lumpectomy this past May,stage 1 with negative lymph nodes and margins. Had chemo and just finished my radiation, starting tamoxifen. When should I get my next mammogram - doc's didn't say yet. My lump didn't even show up on the mam,so should I just rely on breast exams? I don't have an appt. with my oncologist…
Thank you
Hi Everyone, Thank you for all your support. I had a much better day today because of it. I will keep you posted. In the mean time big hugs to you all....
breast cancer/Tamoxifen/weight gain
Hi, I have been on tamoxifen for three years. I have slowly gained 50 lbs since my treatments surgery, chemo, radiation, and tamoxifen. When I was diagnoised, I was under weight and my oncologist said he gave me steriods when I had my chemo. I am now three years into the tamoxifen and I told him last month that I wanted…
thx to all tram/pregnancy responses
Ladies, I have never felt so supported in my whole life. I don't know what drew me to this site a few days ago, but I am relieved that I found it. I feel so betrayed right now! I cannot believe that out of all of the things my docs neglected to tell me...that they would fail to mention pregnancy and it's difficulty after…
Diabetes
Has anyone had a problem with chemotherapy affecting their diabetes? I have begun the navelbine/herceptin regimen and only side effect has been rising blood sugars. I have been well controlled with oral meds for many years and now fear I will have to go to insulin. Anyone with anything similar? I really hate this disease,…
To blkhwkwife re: Tram Pregnancy
I just responded to your 10.19.04 post but thought I'd give you a heads up in case you weren't checking responses any longer... Be well! Marty
Relieved
Hi, I saw my oncologist today and he said the lump on the inside of my foot was nothing but a ganglion! I was so relieved. I feared it was cancer again. It's been just a year since my B/C diagnosis. I have to say the first six months of surgery and chemo were a breeze compared to the last six months wondering if it's ever…
Feeling scared
Hi everyone, I am feeling a little scared today. I will know the results of my tests next wed. Little things keep creeping into my mind, you know the what if's. I had a bone morrow and blood test last week. Yesterday I had a CT Scan of the chest, abdomon and pelvic. They are looking for bone cancer. My mind is wondering…
A reason for surviving
I just wanted to share with all of you, especially if you are in the middle of treatment: I just helped and participated in my daughter's wedding this last weekend. What a wonderful, peaceful feeling I had in the middle of the celebration -- taking a moment within myself and looking around at family, friends and all of our…
breast cancer
I am a grad student at Medill in Chicago doing a story on Breast Cancer awareness month. I have interviews set up with health officials and B-roll of the screening process. But I would like to interview someone currently battling the disease, or someone who has battled it in the past, so that I can drive home the…
DIET
I am a breast cancer survivor, what foods should I avoid? I hear that sugar is bad but everything seems to come with sugar. What other foods should I avoid?
reply from chemo and rads
I seen the Oncologist and I got some good news. I will only need Chemo. I start Nov. 1st. for 12 weeks. He explained to me that I won't need radiation because the mastectomy removed all the possible tissue for cancer. One out of four lymph nodes in the breast came back positive, so he only recommended chemo. I also found…
tram flap and pregnancy
I am 32 yrs. old and recently underwent a bilateral mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction...has anyone gotten pregnant after this procedure? Please let me know how things fared...if it was difficult or not advised at all via your docs.
I'm on Tamoxifen but started my period, What's Up??
I've been on Tamoxifen since the end of March. I finished with chemo in January/2004, finished with radiation March/2004. I have not had a period since last September. Since my tumor was estrogen positive, I was in hopes that my period would never come back. I'm 43 years old and was not menopausal before chemo. Doc said…
Books
Although I am in my first year of survivorship I am still having difficulty helping my sister to understand what I'm going thru or how I feel. Does anyone know of any books that could help me? Sometimes I feel that many people who have never gone thru a cancer experience think that once the treatments are done the…

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