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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2006

Thoughts on Soy Products
After my cancer, which was "feeding" on the estrogen in my body, my doctors told me to avoid any soy products like the plague. So, I've been diligently doing that for 3+ years' now. Until earlier this week, however. My husband is a camp director, and I discovered in a roundabout way that most of the foods we serve in our…
A nice thought
A friend of mine forwarded this to me.... I liked it and thought I would share it. An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the…
OK GUYS PROS AND CONS TAXOL
Well I am starting to get a bit spooked about the Taxol. I don't know why? I am doing so well on the Adriamycin and Cytoxin. My question is this. They tell me the 12 weeks of Taxol will be easier than the A/C. Let me hear some pros and cons from those of you who are going thru it and have been thru it. No holds barred, I…
Hurting arm veins
Hi, I am receiving Transtuzumab for breast cancer without a catheter and I am dreading the idea of another surgery, to get one. My veins are starting to hurt since I already was administered some chemo through them. Does anyone have tips on how to regenerate the veins. Thanks
Fluid Accumulation After Breast Removal
My mom's breat was completely removed through surgery but even after 7-8 weeks, the fluid is still accumulating and she has to go to hospital every 2-3 days to get the fluid removed. Is this unusual- kindly point to any resources or treatments that will help. Thanks in advance.
Help: No Sex for this Sexy Survivor
Six weeks ago finished 4th reconstructive surgery (three years and 4 surgeries). Hair is back and very grateful. Can't seem to find a way back to sex life with wonderful husband. Products are limited because I had a DVT/PE after first surgery. Husband doesn't want to talk about it and claims no interest. Found porno in his…
Getting ready to start AC
My bone scan and CT scan were normal. My blood work showed that I am slightly anemic. I had my MUGA scan yesterday and hopefully it is okay. I am very anxious about beginning my chemo but at the same time am ready to get it over with....What a way to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month!!!!
Herceptin for Her2 BC
Hello all, I'm an 8 month BC survivor, 40 yrs old - 2.2 cm w/lumpectomy - Her2 positive. Received A&C, Taxol & Herceptin + 33 Rads currently undergoing (had my 2nd rad this morning) I was a little bit more educated about Her2 type cancer & the drug Herceptin last evening in a group discussion....and my question was "how…
Toni - Neupogene
Toni, If they decide that you need something for your white blood cell count, try to get them to let you use, Neupogen instead of Neulasta. You have to have the shot daily (for up to 10 days - mine ranged from 4 to 10 days according on how low my counts were). I had much better side effect management with Neupogene. By…
42 years later
my mom is 84 and had a mastectomy 42 years ago. Her arm has always been slightly larger than the other, but just recently it has swelled considerably. She is wearing a sleeve and having massage therapy, but finds it very difficult since it is her dominant arm and she lives alone. Has anyone else had this happen so many…
YIPEE.... Tomorrow my Port will be Gone
Another milestone down.... Tomorrow I have the minor surgery lined up to get rid of my port... It was a blessing to have it.... But when it is gone tomorrow, it will be like the last step... to getting my life fully back... I am so excited... I know it is kind of dumb... but getting this silly thing out of my chest.. seems…
bc mets to skin need encouragement
I am looking for any othet stage IV survivors to offer me hope and encouragement. I am very recently diagnosed and have not begun treatment. I have a small spot on my lung as well. I had full mammo screening last may and was given a clean bill of health. I feel so healthy, except for a marble sized bump on my back and a…
encourgement to all my sisters
Hello everyone, I started posting at this site when it was first started. I was newly dx'd and anxious and uninformed about BC. I do not post often now but I do read the posts quite often. I think it time to tell all of you that there will come a time when you will look back at this unhappy time and understand that…
cervical cancer first, then breast
I am curious to know if any of you have had cervical cancer and then later was diagnosed with breast cancer. My cervical cancer was diagnosed in 2002, (I did not have HPV), and then I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August of this year. I have tried to research this and cannot find any information or experiences from…
Radiation
I have now taken 28 radiation treatments and have 7 to go. My armpit area is raw, peeling, burning and hurts like you know what. Silvadeen cream helps bunches, thank God! Has anyone experienced such tenderness there, I mean to the point is looks like raw hamburger? LoVonna
TREATMENT NUMBER 3 TOMORROW
Well I go for number 3 A/C tomorrow. So far I can say that I feel great. I have felt a bit tired, but not anything overwhelming. I am still very positive, but I do have days when I wonder if it will come back or if the treatment is even working. I push it out of my mind very quickly though. I wish every one the best of…
help, my feet our killing me
my feet hurt so much i don't know what to do. i can barely walk. my doc said i had neuropathy she put me on gabapentin. it has helped a little, i am still in alote of pain. i also have heal spurs. i work in a hospital as respiratory therapist. i am all over the hospital by the end of my 12 hour shift i could barely walk.…
CMF and Hair Loss
I am curious to know what side effects that any of you encountered including hair loss with CMF. Thanks!
Port-a-cath Discomfort??
Has anyone out there experienced any discomfort associated with their Port-a-cath? Over the last couple of days, I have had skin sensitivity around the port area and weird little aches and pains too between where the port is located and my neck. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Please let me know. Crayonlover
Shingles
I am a three-year survivor of breast cancer. After three years of ease, I developed lymphodema in my left arm. I had physical therapy for several months before deciding that it was getting no better (thankfully also no worse). About 10 days ago I had a sore place on my back. My cancer doctor said it might be just a pulled…
Just had to say something.....
i am so vproud of all of u ladies!! and so impressed i've been reading these messages for a few days, and responded to one, but in reading it today, i feel it was too negative. and i dont want to be neg., but i did want to be truthful. i had 1st bc 15 yrs ago, maestectomy,2 nodes out of 21 pos. and ERP, did the adriomysin,…

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