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lymphedema concerns
Has any of your doctors okayed the activity of bowling? I returned to bowling, but traded my 12 pound ball for an 8 pound ball. However, I am nervous about getting lymphedema. My doctor seems to think anything goes, but sometimes I wonder. Thanks for reading what seems a trivial post. Sue
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Arimdex & numb hands?
A friend of mine doesn't use the internet so I offered to try to get an answer for her. She is a 2 time survivor and was on Tamoxifen for 3 1/2 years. This past August she was switched to Arimidex after developing benign uterine cysts which they think were caused by the Tamoxifen. Just before she was switched from Tamox to…
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New drug approved by FDA/copied article
Hello~ The copied article below about the approval of drug for mets breast cancer. Something to bring up to our oncologists regarding this new approach for treatment. Hope it is helpful.See below, Roxanne United Press International Monday, January 10, 2005 WASHINGTON, Jan 08, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) --…
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anemia and arimindex
I have beem on arimindex for about two years following mast Recently blood tests show me to be anemic and i was put on iron while they do additional tests. Am curious..has anybody else had this happen? Dr. doesnot think it is related to arimiex...any thoughts what it could be? Thanks for any input.
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Had my neuro consult
Just a quick update. I saw the neurologist yesterday. After an evaluation he believes everything is OK but because of family history (mom and grandparents) of strokes and TIA's, he ordered a brain scan and sonos of coratid and cranial arteries. If it all comes back fine he may just suggest taking a baby asprin daily. I had…
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Need help for Friend's Depression
My friend's been on Zoloft for the last few years. She was recently diagnosed with bc, had a mastectomy, and is currently in chemo. Now the Zoloft isn't working even with increasing the dosage. She's going to see her doctor in a couple of weeks, but is trying to find out what other bc survivors have been using. Anyone…
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Hair Thinning
Is anyone experiencing hair thinning as a result of taking Arimidex? I know that being thrown into Menopause prematurely is also contributing to this issue, but my Oncologist reports that some of his other patients on this protocol are experiencing this same side effect. The thinning is occurring primarily at the hairlines…
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Numb hands forever?
I just finished radiation today! But still the numb hands from Taxol. Just during sleep and early morning. Will I have this forever? Will my Oncologist ever admit it is a long term side effect? (He thinks it's carpul tunnel!).
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Radiation questions
Hi! I'm half way thru weekly taxol treatments and I will start radiation after that. I'm trying to figure out my schedule to give some notice at work. Here are my questions: How long do regular treatments take after the initial setup? Are there any tests (like the blood tests for chemo?)How long will I be at the radiation…
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Has anyone heared from Hummingbird?
I have been in nursing school with a few weeks off so I thought I would catch up on everyone,and discuss my own problems...ie bone scan. I am wondering what happened to Hummingbird? Does anyone know?
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Tumor Marker Going Up
In July my tumor marker was at 18. In November it was 28, and in December it was 31. At first doc said don't worry it was still in normal range. My husband called back concerned because of increase, and now I am scheduled for CT & Bone Scans as well as mammogram. I am scared to death. I finished chemo last January 14th &…
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Joint pain in hands
I am currently taking Arimidex and wonder if anyone has pain, "triggering of fingers" and swelling in their hands. My Dr. says Tendonitis or Neuropathy, perhaps from chemo but I read that Arimidex can cause pain of this nature and just wondered if others have it?
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Hi all again
I hope everyone has had a good christmas and a happy new year. I have a question.Has anyone ever had a bone on the middle of the spine to swell and ach like a tooth ache? I thought I pulled something in my back because it feels better now just tender.I went to the normal dr, today and he wants a bone scan done.He says it…
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A prayer that makes me weep********
I feel the need to pass this on--I truly feel so Blessed ,I must share this Prayer..... Please take a moment to relax your mind and humble your heart to focus on Christ.Allow God to be the only person on your mind while you read this prayer. Dear Lord I thank you for this day.Ithank you for my being able to see and to hear…
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New here/but not new to bc
I'm new here, but certainly not new to bc. I had original dx in 99. {lump/rads/CMF 6 mo] I then had a recur in 11/2002. MRM/chemo. I Completed treatment 6/6/03. I had 4 rounds of AC and four rounds of Taxotere. I've recently learned how to use our pc [not a web genuis, but getting by for now. lol!] I hope to get support…
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Note from Triggs family
Everyone who remembers Pam Triggs....Pam's husband, John, wrote to say hello from New Zealand and to wish everyone a safe and well New year. He said that he hoped this new year would be a new beginning. So thoughtful for him to remember us from the CSN and I thought I would share his message. Hugs, Nan
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Tumor marker blood tests
I have been very concerned about about CA25-27 tumor marker blood tests and how accurate they are and when to get really histerical about results. It seems the accuracy is in question and there can be postives that turn out to be nothing after all. This is not good news for a newbie with a real strong inclination to worry.…
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Sentinel Node Biopsy
My surgeon briefly stated, after my last visit; that after my lumpectomy on 1/5, I probably would need a sentinel node biopsy if the cancer was invasive as indicated by the surgical path report. I have researched this biopsy in great depth, and understand the benefits, and what a miracle this has been in many women's…
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lymphedema
I am 2 1/2 yrs out from diagnosis and right before Thanksgiving I started having problems with my arm swelling. The drs thought it might just be from an infection but after 2 rounds of antibiotics the swelling hasn't changed. I am suprised that lymphedema is just now occuring. Has anyone else experienced this type of delay…