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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2006

Has anyone had arm pain/swelling during radiation?
My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer (stage 2 estrogen negative) in August 2005. She had lumpectomy Right breast with one lymph node removed (negative) followed by chemo and radiation. Nine weeks ago she finished her A/C and Taxotere. She has been doing radiation and only has 8 treatments left. SHe has developed…
My mother's amazing recovery from stage 4 cancer
Some have asked for more information about the amazing story of my mother's healing of stage 4 ovarian cancer. RESVERATROL. Shout it from the rooftops. For all cancers. There is evidence that it helps with breast cancer. There are studies EVERYWHERE. Go to Google. Type in your type of cancer and the word "resveratrol". You…
Aromasin
I was on tamoxifen for two and a half years but with the clinical research results being so promising my oncologist switched me to Aromasin about one month ago. I knew that joint pain was reported to be bad but I had no idea it would be this bad. I can deal with the hip and knee pain but I have significant pain in my upper…
Adriamycin
I am about to start adriamycin treatments after having several other chemos. Understand this is the strongest form of chemo available and that it has very nasty side effects. Can anyone tell me about this?
post taxotere pain
hi all. i am 2 years + my last taxotere treatment and i have relentless limb pain, which is worse in my legs. i am on the strongest vicodin available.. about 4 doses per day. i was on neurotin, and am now trying cymbalta, which i have to give a bit more time, to see if it will work. i am a dancer and doing pt for a hip…
Vissible breast lump
Five months ago I went to my dr about a "dimple" on my breast. He said it was nothing but sent me for a mammogram anyways because of strong family history. The results of the mammogram were not conclusive, and I had an ultrasound. The decision was to wait six months and follow up with another mammogram. Now I have a lump…
Lisa on Abraxane
Thanks to eveyone and their encourouaging words. They help so much. I stated on my last post my daughter we 7 in April. she will be ( 17 )in April and son turned 15 this yrs. Dr. took me off one of my nausea irritability drug yesterday so hopefully some thing will give on that stant point right now. They really wanted this…
Exercise and Healing
If any of you have read my the speech I gave you know I have been through hell trying to get Quality back in my life. If I had settled for the doctors take on things I wouldn't be able to work let alone do what I am doing now. I would always be taking medication to try and calm the storms raging inside of me. Instead I…
A positive event
I am a military member and I passed my physical fitness test. First time in 3 years that I've taken all parts of the test, usually I had to be exempt from at least one part. This was important to me, to be able to do it all. Especially the push ups since I had a mod radical and dorsi lat flap. I did the max number of push…
Femara???
Hi all, I'm at 9 months recovering and still have much leg pain. (Taxotere combined with the A/C ea. infusion)I just had my 3 month Oncology and was wondering if anyone has been prescribed Femara. My Onc. wants to get me started on an Aromatase Inhibitor. The first couple months after treatment I started on Arimidex and OH…
Abraxane
Recent diagnosed Breast Mets. anyone doing a Arbaxane Trial? Would love to know how it's going with you. I have had 3 dosoes so far. Thanks Lisa
chemo/rheumatoid arthritis
Has anyone been told that chemo may do enough damage to cause rheumatoid arthritis. I have some swelling in the thumb to middle finger on my right hand side which is the breast ca and lymphnoid removable side with some pain in both hands and now have to see a rheumotoid dr for further testing. Now from what I have read…
Breast Fluid
Hi Everyone! I was wondering if anyone on this site has experienced fluid in the breast. I had a lumpectomy in May 2005. All is well so far, however I have so much fluid that when I remove my bra, my breast is molded to the shape of the cup. It redistributes within a few minutes but its rather scary when I first remove the…
Taxol Legs
I have the after effect of 'taxol legs' is it ever going to end?
secondary bone cancer
can anyone tell me if bone marrow transplant is good for someone with metastases in bones from breast cancer?
hyperthermia
I have a friend with 37 years old 2 twis boys with 9 and breast cancer sice five spread to bones 2 years ago and no medicine can stop HER cancer we are trying to know if there is anyone that have already done treatments with hyperthermia in italy germany or USA? TELL US BAD THINGS OR GOOD ABOUT THIS ICHT IF YOU KNOW THANKS…
joy
My bilateral mastectomy was 3 years ago, but I finally figured out what is wrong with me....I have not felt joy, since my cancer diagnosis. I know I am blessed in countless ways, but I can not help how I feel. Does anyone else feel the same? Hugs, Sue
ONE LEFT!!!!!!
Yeah! I'm just through the 2nd to last chemo treatment!!!! I had to share. One more, then a rest, radiation, then I AM DONE!!!!! This may not seem like big news to most, but I have been in treatment for 1 1/2 years, first for colon cancer and now breast. By last count, I have been infused with 5 different chemicals, 3…
1st time diagnosed....need info
Hi all, My friend was just dx with breast cancer. She is 44 years old. The dr seems to think that it is Stage 1. She is scheduled for a lumpectomy next week. He told her that if she has a lumpectomy then she needs to complete 6 weeks of radiation. And of course depending if the lymph nodes come back positive she will need…
Tamoxifen/uterine ultrasound
Quick question for those in the know: I recently saw an new GYN doctor who told me that a yearly uterine ultrasound is no longer advised for women on Tamoxifen! My old GYN said to me before we moved "Promise me you will have a yearly ultrasound no matter what". New GYN is saying that unless the patient is symptomatic, an…
Herception Stoppage
Has anyone who has been on herceptin had to stop taking it due to low heart ejection ratio. I have been off the drug for about 6 weeks and so far the heart ejection ratio is geting no better. They will check it om the next several weeks and if it continues to get no better then I will probably have to discontinue taking…
TAC regime
I am a breast cancer survivor diagnosed in January 1997 (Stage 3) A close friend was recently diagnosed and will be starting TAC soon. Anyone with experience with this chemo? We know about hair loss. Her first chemo is Friday & she wants to go back to work that Monday. I'm doubtful about that, but realize things have…
vaginal atrophy
I had an estrogen driven tumor, am post menopausal and have been diagnosed with vaginal atrophy. can't use estrogen products, nothing very effective so far. anybody have experience with this and any advice?
anyone here in Brandon/Jackson, MS?
Hi, I'm looking for a very dear friend of mine, a cancer sufferer, in the Brandon/Jackson, MS area....anyone here from those parts? Just curious, Steve
checking on Deby
hey Deby how did your scan come out . I hope it was good news. You have been in my prayers. Pelona
Intimacy
Diagnosed in December 2002 radical mastectomy on left side in December, prophylactic mastectomy of right breast in January 03, chemo from Feb 03 through July 03, reconstruction of both breasts, new reconstruction following a rupture in Nov. 05. My husband of 10 years has been very supportive but he has not been interested…
a letter to you all
Since most of the ladies I know from here are BC patients, I will post this letter here. This however is not only intended for breast cancer but all female cancer patients. What you ladies are going through is terrible, painful, and life threatening. Many women have hard enough time looking into a mirror and seeing the…
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Has anyone taking arimidex suffered from this? Thanks ~ Chrissi
Sister Study
I ran across an article recently about a current research study being undertaken by the NIH and thought some of the rest of you might have sisters would be interested. It's called the "Sister Study" and it's a 10-year study being conducted by the NIH's National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences that's going to…
delayed reconstruction? stories please!
Hi, I'm totally done with treatment (surgery - left mastectomy 7/16/05, chemo, radiation was complete May 2005)and I'm looking at reconstruction. I was really set on a TRAM, but the recovery time is putting me off. I'm starting to consider an implant, but some of the things I'm reading mention that they aren't the best…

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