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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2006

Contamination
I was watching the news and found it some what funny that people think a cluster of cancer can be 19 people on a huge block where there are many people with different forms of cancer. It struck me funny I guess because people have been dying from cancer and aids long before they actually knew what was their cause. Now…
Hair loss
Following chemo and radiation, i was started on Femara. What little hair that had grown back soon thinned, and I havent had to shave in weeks, but that I dont mind. My doctor poo pooed it and didnt seem to think it was related to the Femara, but this keeps me from feeling as if I can put the cancer behind me. I have been…
Book by Bernie Siegel
I have heard so much about how good his books are, I decided to read Love, Medicine and Miracles. A lot seems a bit over the edge. Anyhow, the part that bothers me is that he says that psychologists are always telling us that we only use 10% of our brains. Now, I teach cognitive psychology and that is one of the myths that…
I Win the prize....osteoporitis, too!
Well, I'm bummed. My dexa scan came back....osteoproitis in BOTH hip and spine...at least I'm consistent! I am lactose intolerant, so I've been slacking on my milk. But now I face...arimidex or femora...the aromatase inhibitors...that cause bone loss. Alright, all you "nutritional buffs" what can I do (I know the doc will…
Plastics not Bad per John's Hopkins
I got the same email that is shown in the prior post. Luckily someone else researched it at Johns Hopkins that was on the email. It is a hoax. I was ready to get rid of all plastics. But rest easy it is a hoax at least per John's Hopkins. I have given the link below so you can read the article from John's Hopkins yourself.…
new cancer info from Johns Hopkins
a friend emailed me this today: Subject: Cancer Update news from Johns Hopkins 1. No plastic containers in micro. 2. No water bottles in freezer. 3. No plastic wrap in microwave. Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dioxin…
Lumpectomy
Hello everyone. I am having a lumpectomy on Thursday at age 36. I found the lump myself, and after many tests that showed nothing had an MRI from a breast center that showed it. Then proceeded to have a biopsy that showed it was cancer. My arm pit is always sore with tingling in fingers, so scared that it has spread. What…
Supplements?? What should we do??
I have stage one BC. Her2+, ER+, PR+. Node negative. I feel good and have a good prognosis for survival. I want to take supplements that will really help reduce my risk of reoccurrence. The trouble is I hate taking medicine and I often forget. Currently I am taking a multi vitamin, calcium with D, fish oil, vitamin C,…
WOW, what a ride!
Had sen. node biopsy on Monday, it was cancer free. The relief was so obvious in my whole being,it was like something was literally lifted off of me. Not the sure what the hell took over all my sences, it must have something to do with one day your life being somewhat normal and the next your waiting on other people to…
Clustered/Fine Microcalcifications
Hi! I'm new to all of this and I've been reading as much as I can. A little background: I'm 38, adopted (no family medical history), and just went in for my first mammogram 2 weeks ago. The day after that mammo, I got a call to come back in for a magnification/compression mammo for a group of microcalcifications found in…
tamoxifen - hot flashes!!
does anyone have any suggestions on relief for hot flashes from the tamoxifen? i read one posting that said to put apple cider vinager in your tea. i tried it - i think the only reason i wasn't so aware of the hot flashes/night sweats is because i had the WORST indigestion ever!! also, does anyone else get crampy from the…
My first REAL Relay
So, Saturday was the first real relay for life I have attended...last year I was only strong enough to go around on the survivor lap, having been discharged just 4 days earlier from my bowel surgery. I had many people come up to me (I'm still very hairless) and just start talking, wishing me the best, asking when my…
staph infections
I recently had an unexplainable staph infection which settled in my left elbow. It was horrible and to this day is extremely tender. A friend told me that if lymphs were tested, as were mine with lympectomy, I should be massaging that arm as the fluids build up due to the inability of biopsied lymphs to move the "infection…
Calcifications in arteries, anyone else?
New here. Had my routine mammogram last Tuesday and had to have a redo. Shows abnormal cluster of tiny micro calcifications not on previous mammogram. The fact that these are in the vein and not ducts or cyst is that a major concern? My biopsy is scehdualed for Friday and I am a wreck! Plus I have had a bout with a bladder…
Vaginal discharge
I started chemo in January and finished chemo mid March. I have not had a period since the very beginning of February. So almost three months; however I have a constant brown vaginal discharge. Some days heavier than others. Has anyone had this?? I guess I should also include that before chemo I was having very frequent…
Encouraging Thoughts
My husband and a friend of ours both sent this to me yesterday. I thought it may be an encouragement to someone else as well. Enjoy! ATTITUDE There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. "Well," she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today." So she…
I found info for HMO fighting in California
Hey, just got this information if anyone needs to complain about their HMO. Called, and they were VERY helpful...even gave me HIPPA info! HMO Help Center 1-888-466-2219 www.hmohelp.ca.gov Hope you don't have to use it, but good info to keep, all fellow Californians. Hugs, Kathi
OXYCONTIN SIDE EFFECTS
I have'nt posted for a while,but M. my husband's ex-wife who has breast cancer, was wanting me to ask if anyone of you have had memory loss or confusion from oxycontin. The doctor told her because she has the cancer all over, that she is going to feel pain in her bones and such, but she does'nt have bone cancer though. She…
Testing - Not diagnosed
I have been reading various discussion boards and trying to educate myself about how my testing should be progressing. I am a little embarrased to ask those of you dealing with an actual diagnosis, but I am taking this seriously, and am so anxious for answers. I had a mammogram March 1st, I hadn't found the lump at that…
Am I a survivor?
Hello All - I'm walking in my second Avon Breast Cancer Walk at the end of the month. I walked last year right after I found out that the cancer had returned to my spine. I wore a survivor cap which was probably a mistake because people would ask me how many years survivor and when I'd tell tham that it would have been 4…
thanks to fellow sisters
Just want to say thanks to all those who have taken the time to give such encouraging words of support and share their stories. I am in a waiting game at the moment with sentinal node surgery on Monday. I was given a 50/50 chance of finding that "the beast" has spread. Mentally preparing myself that it has. Over the past…
Frustrated
Hello all, just found out about this website today - I'm also a new member to this exclusive group. Found my lump in Feb-06, lumpectomy and node removal 1 week later followed by 24 weeks of chemo then radiation. Then during a chest xray they found another tumor in my lung, followed by a painful lung biopsy - Those results…
physical therapy
Hi Everyone! Has anyone had to have physical therapy due to their arm hurting and the skin feeling sore to touch? It hurts to straighten it, feels sore to touch and is swelling just a little. The swelling is not obvious to others - only to me and by the way my sleeves fit. I had a mastectomy & lymph nodes removed &…
Eye lashes
I finished high dose chemo 5 weeks ago. I completed 6 high dose (282 mg) rounds of Paclitaxel as a standalone chemo drug on a clinical trial. I am still losing eyelashes. I have about 5 left and about three eye brows. Is it normal to keep losing hair this long after chemo and when do the eye lashes start to come back? I…
Colonoscopy
It seems I get to have one of these soon. My question to the experienced is this: Do I have to confess my supplement habit before the procedure? Thanks for any advice. Hugs. Lesley
scared, dazed, & confused
My 24 yr. old son found and signed me up on this site today because I'm an emotional mess. Tears come to the surface way too easily for my liking. I'm 48 yrs. oold and had a 2 cmm lump removed 2 wks ago. It was found to be cancerous (IDC)being ER & Her2 positve. Ki-67 & Progesterone unfavorable. Grade 8/9. This is all…
Something to Bring a Smile
The very first ever Blonde GUY joke..... And well worth the wait!! An Irishman, a Mexican and a Blonde Guy were doing construction work on scaffolding on the 20th floor of a building. They were eating lunch and the Irishman said, "Corned beef and cabbage. If I get corned beef and cabbage one more time for lunch, I'm going…
TO Lisamcm
Hi Lisa, I saw your post and wanted to respond. I was dx with IDC in Oct of 2002. I finished my treatment in May of 2003 and had a CT and PET scan in June of 2003...all clear. In Jan of 2004 I was devastated to learn that I had mets to lungs, pleural effusion, chest nodes and liver..."extensive mets". I enrolled in a…
Hummingbyrd
Anyone know what that lady is up to? I am still being treated for the liver mets, if the treatment don't kill me I might still be around for years. I am so tired I can hardly keep going but they say the red and white count are great! Anyone have any suggustions on how to pick up and keep going with this long term chemo?…
noticing a lump
im a 47 year old male and i found a lump under my left breast i've had a cat scan,mammogram and ultra sound done and i have to go back to see the surgeon tuesday april 18th.if they are sending me to see a surgeon does that mean i have cancer.i'm a little nervous.please help me to understand whats going on.

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