Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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Fired for showing 2 women employees surgery scars
Does anyone have any information (or personal stories) about the need breast cancer survivors have to show their surgery scars (mastectomy and reconstruction) to other women (as a part of the emotional healing)? I was on a retreat, staying in a hotel with 2 of my employees, and as I was changing in the bathroom I realized…
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reconstruction
I had a single mastectomy on one side, then I had a TRAM but the vessels didn't work so they removed it in 4 days. A month later they were to try again using hip vessels and tissue but the vessels by the breast still looked iffy so they put in a implant under the breast muscle, planning another surgery in 3-6 months. This…
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Headache won't go away....
Could someone please tell me if they lived with a headache through Chemo? I just can't stand it anymore. I need some releif. I'm on Chemo, CAF per 3 weeks. Headache runs up Right side of neck to right eye,tried many meds..nothing knocks it. Any insite??????????
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Help! Scalp issues!
My hair is growing back and my scalp is full of bumps. I don't know if this is just dryness needing moisturizing, or hair follicles beginning to produce some new growth. Anyone else have this? My hair is about 1/4" long now. Will it take several months for it to look decent enough without a wig??? Thanks for any advice!
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bunnie..anybody know?
Hi everybody, I was just wondering if anybody knows how bunnie is doing, I have not seen any posting from her and have been thinking about her....also jean..has anybody heard from her? Take care all...you are all in my thoughts! Kris
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Reconstruction decisions
I am a 59 year old female just biopsied for calcification clusters x2 in a breast that had breast cancer 3 years ago and was treated with lumpectomy, radiation and chemo. The surgeon says if this is hyperplasia or a recurrance I should consider bilateral mastectomies. I'm trying to decide if i want implants or a tram. Help!
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Anyone with progressive liver mets...
I was diagnosed with liver mets in 2001 and have been on multiple chemo agents. In April of this year I went off all meds. I just needed a break. Recent tests revealed that I have progressive liver mets as well as progressive bone mets which I have had for many years. I need to hear from anyone with liver mets.. I guess I…
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taxol and itching?
Hi! I have just had my second week of taxol, and I itch like crazy. Last week, the itching was mostly around my eyes and forehead, but this week it feels like all over. Has anyone else had this issue? I told my oncologist about it, but she didn't seem to think it was related to the taxol. Funny how it starts right up after…
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felling great
ok i feel great is that aloud i have been sick for 2 years and the holidays this year i feel great i want to CELEBRATE!!!!i decorated my house last year i could care less. i hope everyone has a great!!!!! x-mas oh by the i am getting my nipples tattoo next monday and my scan neg.....love you!!!!!
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Evista
Hello. I have read a little on this drug. Has anyone been on it or is on it now? How is it working for you? including the side effects? It seems that side effects are what usually 'bites us in the butt.' It appears to be a fairly new drug for post menopausal women who are estrogen positive. Interested in other's story and…
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Quiet Time!
Cancer is a time of emotions. Good, bad and indifferent! Before my first treatment I was bold and selfish. I learned patience and selflessness. It was the quiet time. A time to think and settle all the questions going through your head. When someone is battling a life threatening disease people change. Your family, friends…
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CHEMO SUCKS!!!
Hi all, I haven't been on in about a month. My first chemo was Nov. 1st, then the 2nd was the 22nd. The first time was awful. Took all the medication and still threw up. The second time wasn't so bad, but still threw up once a day for 3 days. Then just Mon. I was throwing up all day, hoping it was a flu bug and not chemo…