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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2007

update on to wig or not to wig
Hi, this is seof. Thanks for the advice. Just thought you all might like a chuckle. After chemo treatment #8 today my hair still continues to shed by the fingerfull. It is also fading in color from dirty-blonde to nearly light grey. I had thought I would use the Pillsbury doughboy image to describe myself (I match the…
Breast cancer biopsy
My mother was diagnosed with a suspicious something after a mammogram and ultrasound. Now the doctor wants to perform an ultrasound guided core biopsy. I was just interested before we jump into this to know where I can find studies of cancer survicors that underwent Biopsies other than excisional biopsies. I am kind of…
Shrinking Breast
I was diag. 9 yrs. ago, been good since then. Had only 5 wks. radiation, I was very lucky, however, about 7 wks. ago, the breast that was treated has drastically began to change. Am having a lot of pain and my breast is getting smaller everyday. Very misshaped as well. Has anyone ever experienced this?
reoccurence fear
How do you cope with the fear of the cancer returning? There seems to be lots of conflicting info. My doctors have told me that after my bilateral mastectomy, it's like only 1-2 percent likely, but research at the National Cancer Institute puts it more like 10-20 percent. My doctors told me it would come back as a lump…
Sexual Healing????
At the Relay for Life last weekend, a woman was relating her cancer experiences and she told the crowd that she is The Princess at home. Only now, she said, instead of her husband kissing her backside, he now has to wipe it! We all laughed, of course, but later on, it did make me think... Since cancer, we have this…
Liver mets test results
Dr. called today-spots on my liver are too small to biopsy w/o doing major surgery. (less than 1mm) So he has decided to wait 3 months do another scan-if nothing changes we'll scan again in another 3 months-if it does change he will do the biopsy no matter what. I feel this is a good sign at this point-he is very cautious…
A challenge...lol...
So, my 'other' cancer board (colorectal) just hit 50,000 posts. I remember when I first came on, we discussed in that board it would be a great goal to catch up with our 'sisters in pink'. THIS board was WAY ahead.... So, in the spirit of, well, whatever...what say we show those blue ribbons (always thought it should be…
A newbie
I just found out yesterday that I have Breast Cancer. Even though it is treatable, I am very scared. Any advice?
FEMARA AND CLAUDICATION OR BLOOD CLOTS??
I see my onc this Thurs, and still trying to find out if anyone has experienced blood clots or intermittent claudication in the calves. Pain starts in calf after walking and goes away when resting, except for muscle soreness, which seams to stay. I really don't want to stop taking the Femara, but I am a bit concerned.…
confused about liver mets
Last year at age 31, I had stage 2b BC grade 3 her2 neg. ER neg. Had 6 rounds of TAC then lumpectomy, reexcision, 35 radiation tx. During lumpectomy Lymph nodes were tested several times to make sure but no involvment. Now 1 year later I have a check up with PET scan & had to have a CT scan because of spots on my liver. I…
scammer got my name
Hi everyone, I have just read three messages that were in my inbox. Two were legimate but the thrird message was from a scammer wanting to invest money in this country and wanting me to help.....Just saw something like this on Dateline last night....Don't know how these folks think up these crazy scams to make money, even…
LuisaLuisa
Does anyone have any experience with dealing with the LuisaLuisa company? They make mastectomy camis, pajamas, and other types of mastectomy wear. I tried calling, faxing, and e-mailing all to no avail. I'm a bilateral and I would like to try some of their products.
SMOKING Hot Topic!!!!!
I have teenage family members who smoke, and I am having a difficult time reconciling my cancer battle emotions ( and the battles of my CSN Family) while watching those I love, Smoke! Have any of you dealt with these feelings? Do you have any suggestions to help me convince a young person NOT to smoke? Or at least help me…
Xeloda
Hello- I am new here, and I am actually here to find out information for my mom. She was diagnosed with Stage IV BC 7 years ago...met to lymph nodes and liver. She has been doing great, until now. Apparently her liver is starting to deteriorate from the cancer and from the treatments and could fail (which would lead to her…
Re: haven't been here in a while
I find out that I'm still tired from 3 yrs ago . I was doing Yard work yesterday afternoon and I get tired very easy . I was crying and I came in and called my husband mom and said I'm not good at things any more I can only do little yard work then I get tired. I'm not as young as I use to be when I was 29 yrs old I went…
Unusual diagnosis
Hi ! This is my first time here and I wanted to know if anybody out there had my circumstance happen to them. About two months ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a bunch of lymph nodes removed and my right breast, and am to start chemo tomorrow morning. The surgeon said that he removed 26 lymph nodes in my right…
Hot Flashes (Pleeeeeeeeeease Help!)
Hi everyone- my name is katie and i am new to this website. i am looking for some advise and support for hotflashes!! I am a breast cancer survivor of almost 5 years and believe me I am so greatful, but trying to resume a "normal" life again is seeming impossible. I would much rather of course have hot flashes than…
I'M NEW!
My friend has had breast cancer for 4 years and has to take chemo continuously.She can't take radiation because it almost killed her the first and only time they tried it. The cancer has'nt affected any major organs, but it is in her leg and spread to other parts of her body. This chemo is really making her sick and she…
Body Image
I am almost 6 years out from diagnosis, and am doing great. But somedays it's weird to look in the mirror. I had implant reconstruction and am very happy with it, but I'm very self- conscious with all the new low V neck tops that are in fashion. I work with a guy who is always looking at my chest when I'm talking to him…
Faslodex
Has anyone ever been on Faslodex, it is a monthly injection? I got my results from my PETScan and my breast cancer is back on my spine again. This is the second time it came back on my spine since I first had breast cancer back in 2003. This time I only was remission for one year. I go tomorrow for my first injection, and…
Tykerb ... anyone on it yet?
Hi - I started the very new drug Tykerb almost 2 months ago. It is a stronger from of Heceptin and is designed to be taken with Xeloda (both used for Mets). I have recently begun to itch and itch ...my arms and legs ... and I have had a couple bumps here and there that look like bug bites. Is anyone taking Tykerb? Do you…
1 YEAR AND NO NEW CANCER
Hi Everyone Went today for 1st mamogram since diagnosis and treatment. It is 1 year, and the mamogram shows no new Cancer. HIP HIP HOORAY !
Hair loss
My hair fell out right after the 1st chemo treatment and has been growing right back and I just took my 5th treatment. Does anyone know if this is an indication that chemo is not working?
Five Years I Made It
I AM A FIVE YEAR BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR!!!!! Five years ago today, July 9, I had bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction surgery. Before and after my surgery I cried daily, I posted on this site regurlarly for months. Looking for anything and everything, that would tell me I'd be OK but not believe any of it. I knew that…
hello!
My fiancee died of breast cancer, i need to be strong. My name is Emmanuel from nigeria, Africa. Thank you everyone i am new on this board.
my 3 year anniversary!
Hi, It's been three years ago today that I was diagnosed with cancer (3b lobular). Sometimes it seems like just a couple of days ago, other times it seems like years and years ago. A lot has happened in 3 years - I got the full treatment (mastectomy/surgery, dose-dense chemo, rads) got laid off during chemo (nice!) went…
Happy 4th....
Hey All, I hope all you of will be able to find a way to celebrate the 4th of July tomorrow... Take Care... and God Bless... all.... Susan
HAS ANYONE HAD LEG MUSCLE CRAMPING TAKING FEMARA ?
I have been on Femara since March, and I am noticing that when I walk my calf muscles cramp pretty badly. They stop when I sit down. I do have claudication in my legs, but it has not been a problem. I am going to onc this month and will discuss this issue. I think I want a doppler test done again. Has anyone else ever had…

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