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mamogram after reconstruction
Hi, I was wondering if it is routine to have a mammogram after reconstruction. I have silicone implants, my surgeon said I do not need mamograms ever again. My gyn said I still need yearly exams. Is it safe to have mamos with implants? thanks, Karyn
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Scalp questions
Hello everyone. It's been a while since I've been here. I was diagnosed in May 2002 and thankfully all is well. I feel really blessed and consider this a second chance....so I'm using it. I have had problems with my scalp recently. Since my hair has started to grow back I've noticed that my scalp tingles/burns/hurts. There…
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Breast Centers
Hi, I've been working with a breast center on a second opinion and found they offered a complete program of coordinating a multi-discplinary team of doctors for breast cancer treatment. Does anyone have any experience with a full-service breast center that coordinates with private practice doctors? If so, is it better or…
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Breast implants
I am interested in your experience with saline breast implants or silicone breast implants after doing tissue expander for breast reconstruction.
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PET scan any false reports
Hello! thanks for reading my post. Has anyone had a PET Scan that showed cancer and then was told it is wrong? Mine showed lung cancer after my breast cancer and I see Dr. tomorrow for second opinion. Please help! Worried sick here in MI.
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Survivor with Stage 4 friend
I'm a 5 yr. survivor who is trying to help a dear friend recently diagnosed with IDC with bone mats. She is terrified she will die soon. Her brain lung and liver scans were negative. Anyone out there with advice on what I can say or do to help her feel more positive? She's only 42 and was a very upbeat, strong person. Any…
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from tamoxifen to femara
after more then a year of hotflashes the doctor said I am in memopause. So I have been switched to femara from tamoxifen. Has anyone else had this switch ??? What kind of side effects do you have ????
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New Diagnosis - Treatment Options
I'm 39 years old and was just diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer with approx. a 3cm tumor. I'm exploring treatment options and considering a lumpectomy. I consult with an oncologist next week. Are there any experiences with having chemo. prior to surgery? What were your experiences?
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treatment help
Hello. I am a breast cancer survivor of 7 years. At a young age I went thru double mastectomy and chemo. Now my mother (76 years) is facing breast cancer. Ductal Carcinoma with a secondary cancer of Paget's disease of the breast. We need some help/opinion/advice. The doc told her she has 2 choices. Either a mastectomy and…
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Pet scan shows lung cancer now
Hello everyone! Thanks for letting me share this with you all. I was diagnosed July of 2004 with invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 3 with tumor of 4.5cm. I had Chemo and radiation after having a double mastectomy and now after MANY (7) reconstruction surgeries, last one Dec.6th. I am and have been through out, in alot of…
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Numb - tingling fingers - Herceptin
I have a new problem that my drs. don't think is related to my Herceptin. My little finger and just past my wrist on the outside of the hand are numb and tingly (like your hand feels when it "falls asleep"). I don't have a port and get a new IV every three weeks in that hand. Has anyone out there had this happen to them…
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Arimidex and Sleep
I have just started taking Arimidex and it seems as if I can no longer sleep well. I seem to wake up every hour or two... I can go back to sleep... but I just don't feel well rested. I am taking it at night before I go to bed because the first few times I took it I thought it made me sleepy during the day. Have any of you…
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second time with breast cancer
I need to talk to someone that has had breast cancer more than one time. How did you feel the second time. I am very emotional and done feel like doing anything I love to do. I have one more chemo to go. Pelona
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My message of hope for the new year
My name is Sandy Howard and I am a survivor!! I survived the poison, cut and burn, and have been taking Tamoxifen for 2 years. After my treatment ended I expected pure euphoria, absolute relief and bliss. I was dead wrong. I was anxious, I cried, I was depressed, I had major insomnia, I was an emotional trainwreck. Can…
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Read This Quick...
Apparently CSN has decided to censor my posts, either that or I am terribly mistaken and a post I typed just never made it to the board...so here goes again. From CSN "The discussion boards, as well as the other features of the Cancer Survivors Network, are designed for the exchange of support and anecdotal information,…