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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2005

weight gain
Has anyone gained weight after chemo? I seem to be gaining weight over the last few months. I finished chemo in July. I don't know if it is "Chemopause" or too much junk food. In the past, I have been able to eat pretty much anything without gaining weight. What kind of exercises can be done after a tramflap? Any…
open up radition side???
Has anyone opened up their radition side? I've been through the works and need some more surgery, long story short, I need some advice, my radioligest says NO, Plastic surgeion says Fine, I just need to get adjusted and I might go bigger on both sides but afraid of my chest wall not being able to handel bigger emplants…
herception with clean nodes?
hi, I am wondering if anyone that did not have nodal involvement or mets has taken heception? I had stage 2 ductal tumor size 1.8cm. Her2 + as well as er/pr +. Bilateral mastectomy w/reconstruction, 4 rounds of AC and tamoxifen. Now my oncologist is pushing herception for 1 year. Everything I read says it is used for her2+…
Bone Pain Meds-Cymbalta and Celebrex
I have had bone pain now for 5 months. I finished my chemo in April and finished radiation in June. All bone scans and MRI's have been clear. I have neuropathy in my hands and feet and bone pain in my hips, elbows and upper thigh. I've been to see a doctor in the pain management clinic at MD Anderson. They want to…
Newly diagnosed
I have been diagnosed as of October 21st with intraductal, infiltrative intraductal and most likely inflammatory breast. My first punch skin biopsy was negative but I still have symptoms of IBC (redness, swelling, orange peel skin) so my surgeon and oncologist are giving me the diagnosis based on the clinical findings. I…
Radiation of Neck Nodes
Hey girls....finished radiation 2 years ago this past July. I had my neck nodes radiated at the suggestion of my radiation onc since I had positive nodes in the underarm. My dilemma is this: My throat seems more sensitive since then. Scented candles burning, Plug-Ins, perfumes all make my throat tickle and make me cough.…
reconstruction after mastectomy
Just need some info. from anyone who opted for reconstruction after the mastectomy. My mom is 72 and will be having a double mastectomy next month. She has lobular carcinoma. The surgeon will test a lymph node as he does the mastectomy and if all is clear,a plastic surgeon will put in the first implants during the same…
Faslodex - anyone?
Hi After a recurrence discovered in April of this year I was taken off Tamoxifen, had my Ovaries out, started Femarra, and receive monthly Zometa treatments. Zometa is for the bones ....the cancer came back to my spine. Radiation to the spine also. Now my Onc still doesn't like my tumor markers even though the pet scan…
Sharing & Living
I copied and pasted this email to share with all of You-I found it most interesting-different views of coping with the things in our life...Hope You Enjoy... Your scars are beautiful. They are the brushstrokes in the masterpiece that is your life. Ancient legend tells of the powerful Amazons, a race of one-breasted female…
Herceptin???
Does anyone know the side effects to Herceptin? I was watching Good Morning America and was wondering why I have not been put on it. I have many other complications and that could be a reason why I did not recieve this. So before I call my doctor and bug him, I thought I might ask you all if there was some side effect that…
it was the gall bladder!
Hello my fellow survivors! I wanted to update everyone who may have read my posts regarding the severe back pain that I had endured for the past two months. There was a tumor on my spine, but they were 98% sure that it is a hemangioma, and not the source of pain. On that notion, my surgeon removed my gall bladder on the…
Hernia after Tram
Has anybody developed a hernia following Tram Flap reconstruction? I had a piece of "mesh" put in...but, wondering if I've developed a hernia at that site. If it's happened to you, I'd like to hear about symptoms and what was done to fix the problem. Thanks. (My mastectomy and tram flap was done in Jan. 2003).
anyone else had this?
Hi , I am just wondering how to tell if I have cysts or tumor growths or just fatty tumors. I noticed that after I had radiation to my breast (lumpectomy),and chemo, I couldnt fell anything other that a rubbery feeling. It has been 1 year and 5 months and now I don`t feel the rubbery feeling but feel 1 lump which is about…
Realistic Expectations for Stage IIIa
I was diagnosed with Breast CA in May 03. Did mastectomy, chemo and radiation. I thought by now I'd be at a point where I'd see medical oncologist every 4-6 months and radiation oncologist every year. Seeing both more frequently than that and every 3-4 months dealing with "we need to rule out recurrence". Was my expections…
The Aging Process
Have you found that chemo treatment has sped up your aging process? I was 52 when I started chemo and I didn't look 52. I never smoked, sunbathed, etc. so my skin looked youthful. Now my face, neck, arms and hands look like I'm 65 or older. I used to look in the mirror and occassionaly see my mother's face looking back at…
BREAST TISSUE AFTER 7 MO. RADIATION?
IT HAS BEEN SEVEN MONTHS SINCE I HAVE RECEIVED 6 WEEKS OF RADIATION TO MY LEFT BREAST. DOES ANYONE ELSE STILL HAVE SOME TENDERNESS, NUMBNESS, SWELLING OF THE BREAST. I AM EXPERIENCING THIS AND WONDERED IF SOMEONE ELSE CAN RELATE. MY BREAST IS HOLDING SOME LIQUID . IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE AFTER TWO SENTINLE NODES WERE…
Need to Vent and Share
Hey guys, I just wanted to share this letter that I am sending to Bellsouth, with you guys. If you see errors, I am not finished editing, but want to send it to my fellow survivors. October 15, 2005 F. Duane Ackerman, Chairman & CEO Bellsouth Corporation 1155 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30309-3610 To Whom It May…
How long does it take for biopsy results
How long does it normally take to get pathology report for a tissue biopsy? Have had a recurrent infection after reconstruction surgery, 3 infections in 4 months, now on antibiotics for 30 days. Doctors couldn't rule out a recurrence and did dermal skin biopsy eight days ago. Initial cultures are back and show no…
new hair - slow process
Hi Everyone! I finished chemo in July. My hair is starting to grow back but it seems like such a slow process! I have been using a product called Nioxin. I'm not sure if it is helping or not. Just wondering how long it took for your hair to get a decent length. I'm hoping by Christmas mine will be long enough to feel…
I'm new & would like to talk
I am one month out from treatment. I had stage two with one lymph node involved. I live in a remote area of Alaska so I had my treatment in Washington State and stayed with my mother. So, I spent the summer missing my husband and son. Now, I'm back but my husband is very busy so I'm alone or just with my 3 year old son…
I'm not on
Hello I'm not on Arimadex or any thing like that I take effexor Xr 75 mg for depression and hot flashes but I find out I'm not the same I use to be .I still get tired to easy and worn out I come home cook dinner and they go lie down for a while. Does it make any one angry that they get tired so easy like I do .? Marilyn
Still Tired
Hello I find out that I'm still tired and get worn out easy and I'm only Two Years cancer free. I had my surgery in February two years ago . And went through a total of four chemo treatments .Does any one out there find out that they still get worn out and tired easy like I do or am I imaging it all. marilyn
Taking Strides For Breast Cancer
This Sunday, October 16, 2005 is Making Strides for breast cancer walk. It is in all boroughs. I am in the Bronx, NY I will be walking at Orchard Beach. This is my first time walking since I was just diagnosed in June of this year. I have called up friends and family to walk with me. I have collected donations. This is the…
Bone pain after chemo
I know many of you have complained about bone pain. I've even seen a few postings about it. I am almost 6 months out of chemo and my bones are still hurting -- mostly my ankles, feet and elbows. I've had another bone scan which showed everything ok but I still worry about mets to the bone. Did anybody else have this? And…
Wanted to say Hi !!
I have'nt checked in for a while, but I've been pretty busy this summer with working and such. M. is doing alright, actually feeling better now, but the doctor has told her that she is terminally ill and is only expected to live within and no more than a 10 year window. Which now would be 8 years because she's had BC for 2…
oncotype DX
I just came from my oncologist and she talked to me about a new test called the oncotype DX. This test accesses the likelhood of a breast cancer recurrence within 10 years. The results of this test can determine what type of treatment I would most benefit from. Whether I should start chemo now or just take a hormone…
Question
Does a person who's had BC ever really go into remission (or get cured)? OR, is it just always there somewhere? My doctor's have never given me the word that I'm now "in remission" or cured...they're always watching something or other. Just curious. does anyone have a good answer to that question?! Happy BC Awareness…
Starting radiation tomorrow
I finally finished chemo. I'm pleased to report that my hair is starting to grow back. I'm sure it will not come back in as quickly as it fell out...lol. I have been feeling wonderful. I can't express how wonderful my family has been to me and my friends. I walk around with no hats, ok well sometimes I do, but the majority…
Pregnant with BC
I was 33 and 6wks pregnant when I was diagnosed with 3rd stage. I am now a year out of treatments including 10 rounds of chemo (5 of them while pregnant) 28 days of radiation and Trans flap reconstruction and have a healthy beautiful baby girl. I am now taking tamoxifen. But I have been so angry and frustrated that I still…
Aromasin and Zometa
Is any one taking Aromasin or Zometa? I hope the Aromasin will work for me. Three months ago my breast cancer markers were way up. I wasn't on any cancer treatments for about 5 months. I didn't even go to my oncologist and the breast cancer went a little wild. I couldn't take Famera (not sure of spelling) it seemed to…

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