Please remember that these discussion boards are a public forum, which means open to the public (i.e. non-CSN members) and the content can be found via internet search engines. Members are strongly advised not to share personal identifiers such as real names, email address, telephone number, street address, etc. This information can be used to identify you and link you to the content you provide. Other areas of CSN are restricted to members only and cannot be found by search engines.

Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2005

World's best breast cancer websites
The direct link to my guide to the world's best breast cancer websites for information and support is now www.cancergen.com/breast It's part of my website www.cancergen.com My email address is now everest@cancergen.com The link to my Australian website is now www.australiancancer.org (To go to one of these websites simply…
Drainage Problems after Mastectomy
Thank you Carolyn and Humingbyrd for your responses. Caroyln, that was helpful. About 3 weeks after my surgery, I did have flu like symptoms, drainage, ect...and was given a wound culture and blood test. My General Surgeon said the results came back that I did have an infection with some "staff" in it. I was given…
Drainage Problems after Mastectomy
I had a Mastectomy on May 5th of this year. I had a tissue expander put in. I am still draining. The doctors told me to wait another month, not sure if I have an infection or if it is just taking it's time to heal. I am concerned it is infected, the area hurts and the discharge is yellowish green. I am frustrated that…
Thanks to Ellison and Idalia
Thank you so much for your touching comments and suggestions. I'd love to speak with you ladies again. I've needed to talk with people who are going through the same thing M. is. I do care.
Was in chat the other night and I'm back
with the results..... Well thanks to everyone I spoke to the other night. Chen is the only name I can remember right now. But looks like you will be seeing me around here. I have breast cancer. So looks like I'm a new member of another club nobody wants to join... LOL!
Starting Treatments
Hi, Thank you everyone for responding to my first topic, I have found out support is everything. I have had surgery now and in 2 weeks I start Chemo then Radiation. I go to Barnes in St Louis. They have a new radiation treatment and they put a cathader in and put in radation beans, anyone know anything about this? Hope…
New Chemo - Hair Loss Wigs, etc. ?
Hello, I'm 51 yrs. old and had my first Adriamycin and Cytoxin chemo 11 days ago, so hair loss in a few more days! I have long hair-below my shoulder, light brown ?, (maybe a few blond, or auburn, and a very few grey). Do wigs hurt your head? How can you prevent the irritation and get wigs, hats, scarves, etc. to stay on?…
to Hummingbird
Hi, I want to say congrats. on writing your own book! I would like to read it. I was wondering what the web site you write on is....Shirl
aches and pains for how long
I am wondering how long does it take for the body to get back in order? I have my same back issue and lately I have spasms in my legs when I am sitting. In the morning when I wake up I am so stiff in my back .I have problems turning in bed due to a sorness in my hip. But after I get up and walk during the day it feels…
Mother of Stepchildren has Breast Cancer
I would like to get advice on helping the kids deal with their mothers cancer. She is in stage four and has had her breast removed. She was diagnosed two years ago and at that time only given three months to live. She is in remission now and taking a chemo pill. The kids ages are 17,13, and 9. I love these kids and do'nt…
pammycake and first appt
Pammycake - how did your first chemo appt go. Thinking of you. Mary
Who in here wrote a book
I saw a thread last night where someone in here has a web site and wrote a book. But I can't find the thread now. Thanks
Need to make a decision
Kerri has just had a mastectomy. The tumor was ductal, about 1.5 centimeters. We opted for mastectomy instead of lumpectomy because Kerri had an aneurysm 8 years ago and had dementia, we all felt she would not lay still for the radiation. The doctors thought it would be too dangerous. They removed the tumor and 10 lymph…
Cancer Bomb Research
This was on MSN-Today, Cancer bomb zaps tumor cells in mice Treatment could have the same effect in humans, scientists say Updated: 1:16 p.m. ET July 27, 2005 LONDON - A smart anti-cancer bomb that acts like a Trojan horse can penetrate deep into tumors where it explodes and destroys cancerous cells without harming healthy…
BLESSINGS
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who won't survive the week. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 20 million people around the world. If you attend…
Taxol Related Neuropathy
Hi, Everybody! I was wondering if anyone out there has experienced severe neuropathy after Taxol treatments and how long was it before it subsided? I have read up on it through the internet...there doesn't seem to be any help for it except pain management. I have been prescribed Neurontin which doesn't help a whole lot.…
just diagnosised
I just got diagnosised with invasive ductual carcinoma, not in the lymph nodes, thank goodness. what is next? any ideas?
FOLLOW UP TREATMENTS
I'm totally confused. Upon completion of my Chemo - the oncologist waved me out and did NOT indicate ANY type of follow-up. After chemo I endured radiation - the radialogist had great communication skills and when asked "where do we go from here?" - his reply was to keep it simply. instead of seeing the general doctor;…
Re: Learned something tonight at Church
Hello this is Marilyn and tonight our minister started his talk about his wife being diagnosed with cancer which brought tears to everyones eyes because we are all in this together. Read Philippians 1:16-27 . We can make have a bad situation like cancer happen to us but we can turn it around and make it be a good thing…
1st chemo appointment...what should I expect??
I have my 1st visit with the chemo dr on Monday. I am unsure of what to expect. Can anyone tell me what to expect?
Breast Cancer
I have just been diagnosed with t2 evasive cancer. 12 of 17 lymph nodes effected. Is there anyone who has gone through this.
anger
I am about 1 1/2 years free of treatments and cancer and I am sooo angry right now. I am not sure why. Things have changed and I think I am made that Cancer changed my life. Changed my appearance, changed the way I feel, and changed my relationship with my husband. Does anyone feel this way even after 2 years?
Chemo and Radiation
I just had a lumpectomy and was told that I would have to do chemo and radiation. I am not completely understanding. Can someone shed some light on the subject? Any information is greatly appreciated!!
Radiation with Reconstruction
I had a mastectomy with reconstruction from my belly. I am concerned about radiation and any effect it may have on new breast. Other than the burning, are there any other side effects?
Donating Blood
I had always been a regular blood donor up until my breast cancer dx. I have gotten conflicting information regarding my eligibility as a donor since having chemo and Herceptin. Today I went to a blood center (NY) since it's a year that I finished the Herceptin and they turned me down. I must wait another year. Anyone else…
Diagnosed siblings
Hi everyone! Its been a few months since I've posted but I needed to vent. I'm halfway through my treatment (4 cycles of chemo out of 8) and I'm feeling really horrible. The chemo is taking such a toll on me. I just finished the last AC and going on Taxerol next week. The AC was horrible for me. Any advice on the Taxerol?…
made it half way
I have been really busy and not had time to chat or post.I wanted to let everyone know that I just pasted my half way point towards my 5 year mark.Doing okay,just still tired alot,more than before the bc. Been dealing with my husband's back surgery and that it didn't go well.We lost our insurance and have been trying to…
Diagnosed at StageIV
I was diagnose by having blurred vision, the opthamologist saw a tumor in my eye that only comes from BC mets. Mammo was neg, ultrasound showed fibroadenoma that FNA turned up to have ICD in it and now I have a painful lump. Just got diagnosed yesterday
Went Through Chemo two years ago
Hello my name is Marilyn and I went through a Total of Four Chemo Treatments two years ago and I read in a magazine that Chemo treatments can leave a person fatigued for years . I lost all my hair two years ago because I was on the hardest .Fourteen years ago I was on six months of Chemo treatments and I still stay tired .…
Radiation Side Effects
I just finished 28 doses if sron radiation 2 weeks ago and have what looks like second degree burns aross my chest and mostly under my arm. Is this normal? Radiologist said it is, oncologist was very upset when he saw it and I have never heard of it. Any relies would be appreciated. Thanks. Barb

Breast Cancer

Discussion List