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Breast Cancer

Archives for November 2006

My last chemo tomorrow!
I just wanted to share with all of you that I will be having my last chemo A/C tomorrow! I am sooo glad to get this part of my treatment completed. Number #3 really hit me hard and then I got sick on top of everything. I am scared about tomorrow. I don't want to be that sick again. Please keep me in your thoughts.
And now some more radiation.....
Well, it was an interesting trip into the city yesterday to see my oncologist for my monthly check-up, since the surgery in late Aug. The surgery was for a re-occurance of BC in the area of the original breast cancer(left) from 15 yrs. ago. It was 2 malignant lymph nodes, below the left clavical, that were resting on top…
Slow Hair Growth
received Taxatere and Cytoxin 4 times-May 11,2006,June 1 and June 22,2006 and the last treatment July 13,2006 for Breast Cancer. My hair did start to come back but the growth has been very slow. It has grown only about an inch, if that. It also seems to be very dry and a little darker and has a little more gray. Before…
Second Mammogram Results - No Cancer
I posted a couple of days ago about my mom being asked to have a second (magnification) mammogram. She is clean. The radiologist compared all her mammograms going back to 2000. No problems. She just needs to contine with her yearly check-ups. I wanted to thank everyone for their kind advice and prayers. This is a great…
Hooray!!!!!!!
Hi everyone - Just had to share my news! I found out today that I do NOT have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation! My oncologist is stunned! See, I have every risk factor/marker for this mutation - four immediate family members (plus myself) with breast, ovarian, or colon cancer AND I'm of Ashkenazie Jewish heritage (the…
Fosamax?
Any advice out there? I started Fosamax today. The Arimidex was doing a number on my bones. Lost 7% of density in 1 year. My question is has anyone had any problem taking it. Or does it seem to not be a problem. Also, do you keep taking Calcuim supplements with it or not? Guess I'll call the Onc tomorrow... about the…
Mammogram Question
I posted a couple of days ago about my mom being asked to come back for a second mammogram. Since that posting, we found out that the letter received by her doctor's office said the following: *pockets of calcium calcifications - most likely benign Does anyone have any insight? Would they make such a comment in the report…
2 years ago today, the official fight began....
Today, 2 years ago, I was reeling from the diagnosis of rectal cancer. I also was in pain where the tumor was pressing against my tailbone. I was not aware of my family here yet, and pretty much went it alone. Luckily, the following March, I found you all!!! Luckier still, it was about the time the 'serious stuff'…
scared out of my mind
I've been through colon cancer but now breast cancer. I've never been so scared!!! I had my daughters help during the first cancer but not this one and I don't know if I can do it!!! I've concided no treatment....
Out of the woods
Hello, and I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving. I'm 2 and a half weeks post mastectomy and reconstruction and got the drains out the day before the holiday. Talk about grateful! The pathology came back great. The lumpectomy that I had in August missed some DCIS in the left breast and the right breast had atypical…
Suspicious Mammogram - 65 year old woman
My mom received a letter in the mail today asking her to come back for a repeat mammogram (potential finding). Not clear enough on the scan. It is on the right breast. This breast was imaged twice because radiologist detected breathing during first take. My mom had a very bad cold during this exam (breathing issues). Very…
low grade fever
Hi everyone. I need some advice. I am having A/C chemo. This past Wednesday I started running a fever of 101. I don't know what kind of infection I have. I only have the fever and body aches. I called my onc and he called in the anitbiotic Levaquin for me. It's three days later and I am still running a fever of 101 off and…
Back from my reconstruction!!!
I am back from having my reconstruction done at UCLA Medical Center. Everything went well. I had to have 3 surgeries in 8 days. My surgeon, Dr James Watson, was amazing and treated me like gold as did his staff. The DIEP procedure done on the right looks real nice and I had an implant put in on the left for symmetry.I…
Ranting over bone scan results
4 years' ago today (11/22) I was diagnosed with bc. Had a mastectomy and tram flap recon in Jan of 2003. Started chemo (AC) in March of 2003, finished in May. Started tamoxifen in June of 2003...still on it. Chemo-induced menopause. I suffer from major hot flashes/sweats -- literally every 30 minutes round the clock. I…
Happy Thanksgiving to All
Just wanted to drop a note and wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and many more. I have a new little friend at my house for the Holidays... My Black Lab died last year just as I was finishing treatment. I decided I really needed to decide that I wanted to make a committment to have another dog... SO I WAITED... But last…
nellswell and Oregan star
I am just writing to see how both of you are doing after your first chemo, last Thursday?This is the 5th day after so maybe you are both still not feeling so great, just remember.....You are both in our prayers and good wishes until we hear from you again..(((Huggs))) Kathy
I'm back and Happy Thanksgiving!
I kind of lost touch with CSN after I beat my breast cancer in 2004. In Sept. of this year, I found a lump in my left breast. To make a long story short....last time Stage II invasive ductal, tumor 5cm, 3 lymph nodes +, ER+/PR+, mastectomy rt. breast no reconstruction, 6 cycles A/C/Taxotere, 28 days radiation, Tamoxifen.…
Bone Biopsy
Can anyone tell me about this? Procedure? Pain level? How and why you may have had to have it done? Is it the natural next step after an abnormal bone scan? etc. Thanks, heaps! (I had bc dx in 2002, mastectomy early 2003 with tram flap recon; 4 rounds of AC chemo March to May 2003; and have been on Tamoxifen ever since.…
Losing Ovaries?
I am a 4 year breast cancer survivor. Yeah!!! Had a bilateral mastectomy in 2002. Had immediate breast reconstruction (implants) 4 rounds of chemo. Taking tamoxifen. I developed lymphodema in my left arm. With a lot of health and life adjustments over the last 4 years (got divorced), all is well until today. Well now…
Beware the bathroom cleaner!!!
I finished all my treatment back in June of this year with radiation. I had been warned that I had a little damage to my left lung from the rads. That was ok. BUT, last Friday I cleaned the bathroom in a hurry, wasn't watching, and inhaled some of the overspray from the bathroom 'scrubbing bubbles' stuff. I am still…
Re; still stay tired is that normal
hello I went through Chemo treatments April - June of 2003 and Find out that I still stay tired . Is that normal . I take walks but it seems like I do not have any energy what so ever. Does any one have these problems at all. marilyn
Arimedex and back pain?
Hello! After mastectomy, chemo and radiation, I was taking femara (for about 9 months), but had to switch to arimedex because of joint pain. I've been taking arimedex for almost a year, but I have lower back pain that's getting worse and worse. That plus my feet, elbows and shoulders hurt too! (Don't even mention…
Hair Finally Growing Back
My hair is finally growing back after chemo. But my main concern is that it is also growing on my face. I used to have a little fuzz on my face but not like this. Has anyone exerienced this? Please tell me it will go away.
just diagnosed, start chemo this Thursday
Hi everyone, I'm 27 years old and just got my diagnosis yesterday. DCIS. I'm still feeling strong and optimistic today but I suspect that might change soon. I hope it doesn't change!! On Monday they're going to put the port in me, which I'm a little scared about. I don't like needles AT ALL so weirdly it's the shot of…
breast reconstruction with implants
Hello Everyone! Six years ago in 2000,I had a radical mastectomy and breast reconstruction on the same day. Expanders, Chemotherapy and finally silicone gel implants. Everything went smoothly and I almost forgot that I had implants! Only recently, the past two years I have had small infections, tightness and painful breast…
Oregon Star
HI...I responded to your earlier query on that message today. And, I was wondering how your port insert went???? Hugggs, Kathy
Rise in blood pressure with A/C treatment
I just finished my 3rd A/C treatment with Neulasta shot the day after. Both days my blood pressure was 20pts higher than 2 weeks ago. Has anyone else experienced to rise in pressure. I have never had a problem before. Is this normal?
breast reconstruction
I am 45 years old and my mastectomy was four years ago, but I am only now looking at reconstruction. Not a good candidate for implant because of radiation, so we are looking at a tram-flap procedure. I'm very nervous about the potential damage to my abdominal muscles. Is there anyone out there who has had this procedure…
chewie3
It is hard to believe all our body and mind can do to the way we fell and how our physical beings exist. It is hard not to be scared of what the future may hold but like others have said there are no guarantees in life. There is so much we have no control over but I can venture to say each and every one of us knows our…
What to Expect?
I'm new to this site . . . . and recently diagnosed. I've had a mastectomy and the possibility looms that I may need another soon. Because of family history - grandmother w/breast cancer, father w/colon cancer, mother and my oldest daughter w/ovarian cancer (all passed away now) - I've been tested for the BRCA1 & 2 genes.…

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