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CMF versus AC
My oncologist has given me two options of chemo treatment to choose from. I have researched both but wonder what your experiences with each were like. They are CMF versus AC. I do know that I will definitely lose my hair with the AC, but my doctor said that my treatment time would be shorter with the AC than the CMF. Help!!
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Friend Issues
I need a little advice on a petty issue-2 weeks after my last chemo treatment which was 4 weeks before my surgery(lumpectomy) my best friend had breast augmentation surgery-it is really bothering me. Here I am fighting to keep my boobs not to mention my life & she wants to be pretty. As you can tell it hurts my feelings &…
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Possible recurrence :(
Hi Everyone! Hope this email finds all readers in the best of health. Thanks to all those who responded to my Porthacath issues earlier this summer. My reason for writing tonight is that I went for my annual sonogram and the results came back "Other, please see surgeon for consult". My heart dropped. I'm 18 months out from…
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Serious reaction to first chemo
Had my first A/C chemo on 9/18, Neulasta the next day and a week later had developed blood poisoning, (staph) no wbc left to speak of though I had been extremely cautious and not in public that week except the chemo center. ANC went from 6600 to 58 in that week, so I had no resistance left. On IV antibiotics now and my…
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reconstruction surgery DIEP, tamoxifen, life
I am scheduled to have the DIEP procedure done in November on my right breast. I have done my research and talked to a nember of people and this is the best choice for me. My surgeon will be Dr Watson at UCLA hospital. He comes extremely well recommended. It is all very straight forward to me but I feel a lot of tension. I…
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best news!!!!
i had my mammo today and had to sit and wait....and wait...then more views...more waiting and finally -- the technician came in and told me "see you next year - no changes since last year" YAAAAAAHHHHHOOOOOO!!! I celebrated with a gigantic pastry which gave me a raging headache because i haven't had anything with real…
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tamoxifen?????
i have been on this drug for almost 4 years, after the fifth year my doctor wants to put me on another drug. is this a common pratice or my doctor is just paranoid. i had 13+ lymph nodes. i have been cancer free for 4 years. thanks for the help.
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This is new to me...
Well, here I am 4 years after cervical cancer and hysterectomy I have been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Had lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy last week. My sentinel node was clean, thank God. I know I will have radiation and will meet with the medical oncologist Friday. I am wondering if I should opt for…
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I did it!!!!! 3.2 miles!!!
I was an honorary team member for the Orange County Komen Race for the Cure today....and, I am proud to say, 3 months post treatment....I walked the WHOLE THING!!!!!! It was up and down a BIG hill....but was incredible. There was a HUGE amount of people!!!!!! I am so happy to have had the experience! (And, one gal said it…
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Kicked in the teeth again & venting
I'm beginning to hate labs, computers and vacations. After almost 3 weeks, we finally got a final result on my husband's latest PET-CT scan and even after chemo and a surgery,there is yet another tumor in his lung! We were so hoping that the "Puffy" stuff they saw was just a scar or something from the surgery. Anyway, his…
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Partially undressed at the House....
Naked happy dancing down Pennsylvania ave????? Nah, decided instead to have a crying jag in the House of Representatives at the security screening...I was late for my appointment with my congressman, and I kept setting off the alarms....LONG line of people I was holding up.....burst into tears, had to partially undress,…
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FEMARA ORAL
Could someone taking Femara oral, please tell me how it is working for them. I had a severe reaction to tamoxen and am a bit afraid to take this Femara but also not real comfortable not taking it. Any info would be helpful! Thanks Drenna
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Looking for Reconstructive Surgery Advice: Tram Flap surgery failed
I'm new to this site. I'm looking for advice. In April, I had bilateral mastectomy surgery with immediate reconstruction using Tram Flap. Surgery was more complicated since my veins are small and my surgeon had trouble connecting the blood supply to the transplanted abdominal tissue. Ultimately, the flaps have been failing…
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Very Sad News
I received an email from Marytres cousin, Marytres was a member here for over 4 years, sadly on friday morning she lost her battle, leaving behind a husband and 2 kids. how sad that we are in the 2006 and still have no cure for this dreaded desease. Please say a prayer for her and her family.
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Breast cancer/melanoma
I urge all of you to go to www.pvct.com and learn what Provectus Pharmaceuticals is doing to combat these deadly cancers.
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Where's LesleyH
I haven't seen you post for a long time.. Just wondering if you are alright. I think I may remember that you were moving sometime soon. So I will hope that all is well with you? Take Care... God Bless... Susan
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Getting over the anger
Hi, I have not posted in a very long time. I am a little over two years clear. By all accounts, I've moved on with my life and stay very busy between a demanding new job, a six-month old baby, and a relatively new husband of less than a year. While I try not to let my mind linger too long on the fear of the cancer…
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Hello from a D.C. jail....
Well, we were at the capitol yesterday when the SWAT team came in and shut it down...seems some nutcase drove his car thru a barrier...sigh...TODAY is the BIG invasion!!! (Watch for the naked lady running down Pennsylvania ave...hehehehee). Hugs, Kathi
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Breast prosthesis and airport security
Has anyone with a breast prosthesis been through airport security for travel within the US since the recent restrictions on liquids, creams, and gels were added? Was anything said or done about your prosthesis at the checkpoint?
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kc2005
Just wanted to reply to message you had on board. I am 9 years survivor of IDC stage 3 breast cancer with 11 out of 21 positive lymphnodes. I had a lump I had found in breast and then another lump that grew in armpit to size of golfball in just one week. No one had to tell me what I had. If you go to my person website you…
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Taxol
Hello, I just recently completed my 4 doses of A & C and I tell you they were very rough. I have chemo every two weeks. I am to start with my 4 doses of Taxol. Can anyone tell me how Taxol was for them? Was it easier or harder then A & C? I am a bit stressed since I was very sick the last 4 doses. Thanks for your help!
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Ok, I'm done with canceritis....
So, the last 3 weeks have been a bit of a challenge to my normal optimism.... First, Visual auras, headaches, phantom smells... Brain mets????? Results Tuesday last....'normal' brain. Second, red, swollen 'special' breast....Inflammatory Breast Cancer?.....results yesterday....cellulitis....500mg Keflex, 4 times daily.....…
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Patient Advocate
When my husband was diagnosed with Cancer I had issues with all the paperwork involved with being his caregiver. Through trial and error I came up with a system that helped me organize paperwork regarding test results, second opinions, insurance issues, doctor bills, Chemotherapy treatments, etc. I purchased a binder and…
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Breast Surgery
I am having a bi-lateral masectomy w/ sentinel lymph node dissection on Oct 2. They tell me this is a one day surgery -no overnight. Is this true for all? I can't imagine going home that night. Please share you experience. Thanks
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new to the site
new to the site... Im in Stage IV Breast cancer, trying to find some answers. diagnosed in 95 with reoccuerences in 99, 03 & 05 currently in radiation... The Doc doesnt know how to procede.. I have allergies to several chemos (CARBO, Xeloda) as well as Taxane products (taxol, taxitere & Abraxane) not showing significant…
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Solutions for Sleep???
Ok, you guys. Have you found any solutions to be able to sleep. I used to sleep wonderfully. But since I started taking Arimidex, I can't sleep well. I have been taking Ambien 5mg for the 9 months that I have been on Arimidex. But now that is not working... So today I gave up and got the Doctor to give me the 10 mg…
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5 yr anniversary...need help
Hello everyone. I haven't posted in ages, but I have a concern maybe someone can relate to. Today is my 5 year anniversary....I am now considered cancer free....at least by insurance standards. I am thrilled, of course...it's been a long road, one filled with a lot of learning, about cancer, about myself, and life in…
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My first day here!
Hello all, i'm 45, married and have 2 sons, 15 and 8. I found a lump in my breast the last week in July, I have no idea of the date, it's still a blur. On August 14th I had a lumpectomy, my tumor was 2.7 centimeters. i start chemo this coming Wednesday. My doctor warned me that I will lose my hair quickly. So today I went…
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Need help finding my sister who has breast cancer
My younger sister and i had a falling out a few years ago and have not spoken since. I have an email account that I hardly ever use and just a few days ago I checked that account and found an email from my sister telling me that she has stage 4 breast cancer. It was dated August 9th. I emailed her back and called the last…
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Need help finding my sister who has breast cancer
My younger sister and i had a falling out a few years ago and have not spoken since. I have an email account that I hardly ever use and just a few days ago I checked that account and found an email from my sister telling me that she has stage 4 breast cancer. It was dated August 9th. I emailed her back and called the last…