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After Taxol?
Hi! I had my last taxol on 2/16. (after 12 taxol, 6 a/c) Now I'm wondering how long it takes for some of the side effects to go away - especially the swollen feet! Dr. gave me a diretic(sp?)for it but they are still swollen. What about eyebrows? I'm so tired of drawing them on! Any thoughts would be appreciated. jill
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hypertension
I know that you guys are so knowledgeable and at this moment I have no primary care physician. He did somthing unethical and I had to take a stand. But nonetheless, I need someone. My job is awful and I have been all to hell all weekend. My BP is 133/105 last check and has been to 159/103 tonite. am I in any danger? I have…
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tram flap reconstruction
On 2/16, I had a mastectomy w/ tram flap reconstruction. I still have the drain. How long does this drain normally stay in? I'll be glad when it is removed so I can take a shower. Comments and suggestions would be appreciated!
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article on BC
Hi everyone, There was an article in the Kansas City Star newspaper this week. I tried to paste the full article into this message but for some reason it would not copy. It reads that the menstrual cycle and ovulation hold a key to good results with bc surgery.There is a review of the study of this report in the LANCET.…
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article on BC
Hi everyone, There was an article in the Kansas City Star newspaper this week. I tried to paste the full article into this message but for some reason it would not copy. It reads that the menstrual cycle and ovulation hold a key to good results with bc surgery.There is a review of the study of this report in the LANCET.…
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Scholarships for Children of Breast Cancer Survivors
Hello there. My mom is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. This has caused immense financial hardhip for my family, who was already hovering just above the poverty level. I am a high school senior looking to go to college. I live in NY. Does anyone know if there are any scholarships in NY for children like…
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Opinion Wanted
I just did my 1 year checkup with inconclusive mammography/ultrasound. My surgeon and a radiologist solicited by my family doctor suggests a MRI is indicated to resolve inadequate information from the radiology. My file has been reviewed by the local cancer institute and the radiologist there says it is unecessary in my…
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Bunnie
Hi I haven't been reading or posting in quite awhile but scrolled back looking for news of bunnie. I am so sorry to get your news. Please check your previous posting. Be strong, my hope and prayers are with you.
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New to this board
My sister-in-law recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has had her breast removed and lymph nodes and the lymph nodes were clear. However because it is a very "nasty" type of breast cancer they are starting her on chemo, ACT, I believe. One is Taxol and the other two I cant be sure of the names. My question is, do…
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after five years
I have been reading on another chat page that the chance of reaccurance increases after five years. Where are those figures coming from and does it iclude us gals who are ER Postive? Here I thought after five years we could go and celebrate a bit instead of even worrying more. God Bless. Linda
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arimidex
I am just starting arimidex. I am not experiencing much joint pain but am wondering what I might do to protect my bone health. Is glucosamine/chondroitin a good option?
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Hello My Friends & Sisters
Hello All, It has been a very long time since I have been in here. I have also lost so many contacts because like me my computer was very ill again. I have been in remission for a whil untill recently but this time it is not a recurrance of all the previous cancers. In 83 I lost a almost full term baby & this was in…
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have some symptoms but no diagnoses
I am a seven year survivor of ductal carcinoma of the right breast. I had the usual slash, poison and burn treatment in 1998. Since that time I have been cancer free with some side effects from chemo and radiation. In december 2004 I was due for my regualr mammogram and my breast was so swollen and sore that I thought I…
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Breast Cancer has Spread to Her Lung
Hello to All.. I'm new to this site, And myself do not have cancer.. However the most important women in my life does, My Grandmother.. She found out in 1983 she had breast cancer and later took chemo and radiation and had her right breast removed, and then did great (other than being sick from chemo) then back in 1999 her…
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hair question please help!
Hi Everybody, I have a hair question. To tell you all the truth I thought I was pretty much done with hair issues since my chemo ended Sept 03. My hair came back really fast and thick. Different color and different texture at first but it pretty much turned back to normal. Here is my question. I noticed the other day that…
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Good news/ bad news
Went over the results of my latest bone scan with the oncologist. The good news is the areas that were radiated look great. The bad news is they found a lot of new mets in my ribs. Bad news - the onc thinks the femara has stopped working. Good news - he's switching me to faslodex beginning next treatment and I won't have…
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barium for bone scan
Anyone have any suggestions how to drink all that barium before the bone scan. It looks like so much to keep down...doctor saays I need it along with other studies to monitor how we aredoing but last year I had a scan without a contrast material. Just wondering....Thanks...
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bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction
i was diagnosed with dcis about two weeks before christmas (2004) - since then i've had two surgeries, however these have indicated that the cancer is spread throughout both breasts, along with plenty of atypical cells. in spite of all this, i feel positively blessed that the cancer is of the non-invasive type! on friday…
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Mastectomy/Prosthesis Bathing Suits
I have two very expensive (size 10) bathing suits to use with prosthesis that I would like to give to a new owner that could use them. Does anyone know anyone that would like them. They were very expensive ($100 each) and I hate to throw them away.
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Tattoo
I had my areola and nipple tattoed yesterday! I'd appreciate anyone's experience as far as healing goes, how long, and how your color stood up. Thanks. Susan
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Hormone Negative
I'm having a hard time finding other women who are hormone negative, like me. I'm also Her2neu negative. Most of the literature I read says that I have a poorer prognosis because of this, which makes me depressed. I was diagnosed in Oct. 2003 w/stage 1 BC. I had lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation. I'm 40 yrs. old. Any other…
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STARTING RADIATION
AFTER FINDING AND REMOVING A VERY SMALL CANCER 1/3" AND LYMPH NODES REMOVED (2)AND THEY ARE CLEAR. THEY WANT ME TO HAVE RADIATION. I REALLY HATE TO DO THIS BUT I AM TOLD IT IS IMPORTANT. HAVE ANY OF YOU HAD REALLY BAD RESULTS. I HEAR IT CAN BURN YOU. WILL MY REMAINING BREAST LOOK AWFUL. HELP . I AM SCARED OF THIS…
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Keep on keeping on
Sorry I haven't been around for a few weeks. I got a job! It just sort of fell into my lap, but I am really enjoying it. I am busy managing a small office and learning stuff everyday. I never thought when I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer with bone and lung mets, that I would ever have a fairly normal life again.…
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How to reply to a message?
Hello to all, I'm new to this, and don't know how to reply to a "reply", please help!
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Breast Reconstruction
I had a permanent saline implant put in 2 1/2 weeks ago with a right breast lift. I am a small busted woman but now both of my breasts are even smaller than they were before surgery and I am having a hard time dealing with this two smaller size breasts (I am 51 years old). I had my mastectomy in December of 2003 and had…
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inflammatory breast cancer
I am a 7 year survivor of ductal carcinoma. In january this year I had the same breast swell,become very red and inflammed. It has always been tender since radiation treatments but it was really really sore. I saw a breast specialist had a mammogram and ultrasound which were both negative. However, I am aware that IBC is…
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Pregnancy and Tamoxifen Use
I am a breast cancer survivor, five years come December 31, 2005. I am using Tamoxifen and have been for almost 5 years. I have done chemo and radiation and I had 17 lymph nodes removed, so praise to God, I am alive!!!! My question to anyone out there is this: My new husband and I are considering getting pregnant this…
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Aromasin and Joint Pain
Hello...I am about 20 months after chemo and am on Aromasin. I have been experiencing pretty bad joint pain on this medication. Does anyone know if this pain is a result of permanent damage or is just a side affect that will eventually go away. I feel like I survived the cancer to live in this pain. Not much fun. Any…
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PRODUCT TO HELP EASE PAIN OF SWELLING AT SITE
I HAD LYMPH NODES REMOVED THREE WEEKS AGO. I HAD SWELLING AND PAIN SINCE . THE TAPE TO COVER THE SITE HURT AND MADE ME RED. PAIN PILLS ONLY DID A LITTLE. I HAVE HAD THIS DRAINED TWICE AND MAY HAVE TO HAVE IT DONE A THIRD TIME. I HAVE FOUND A PRODUCT THAT TAKES AWAY THE DISCOMFORT AND PAIN. NOT ALTOGETHER BUT DOES HELP. I…
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Breast swelling after SNB
I had a SNB on 2/3/05 (4 nodes-neg)and was fine until this wed.-2/9- when I woke up with a breast twice the size it has ever been! I saw my surgeon on Friday to have my stitches removed, he was not concerned said it was the body readjusting, it will not interfere with my mast on 3/2 and don't worry. I am not worried- it…