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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2007

Second thoughts about implants.
I had a double mastectomy two years ago. A year ago I had my last surgery with the saline / ____ implants. I have a fantastic plastic surgeon. The look is great. It is the feel. The implants were put under the mucle because of the skin was too thin. I keep waiting to not feel like I have a tight strap around my chest. I…
MRI
I had an MRI on both my breasts yesterday and the surgeons office called with the results today. They have found more spots on the other breast and a small spot behind my nipple on my right breast (which is the one that I knew had cancer). I no longer have an option of lumpectomy. I can have a biopsy of the other places or…
Too Much Pink?
Ok~ I can take it! ( I think, anyway) Ya know if you are collector of say, hummingbirds, or cows, or dolls, or postcards? Something that you like and enjoy having? But then, because everyone knows about this, they start gifting you with anything and everything to do with that collectible? And you know you don't love all of…
Another even better story....
There was a couple who used to go England to shop in a beautiful antique store. This trip was to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They both liked antiques and pottery, especially teacups. Spotting an exceptional cup, they asked "May we see that? We've never seen a cup quite so beautiful." As the lady handed it to…
reconstruction or not?
Hi - I would love to hear pros and cons from people who have had mastectomies when it comes to whether or not to have reconstruction. I'm concerned that the prostheses may slip or rub against the scar and cause discomfort. But I'm also worried about implants - might they migrate (I saw pictures on the Susan Love website of…
Neurontin for hot flashes
Hello: I am on femara which causes wicked hot flashes. I was on Spastrin for it and it worked well. Now this medication is no longer available and my doctor put me on Neurontin. Does this work well? I am worried for I have several hot flashes a day. I also worry about weight gain. Does anybody have experience with this?
decisions
Thank you all so much for your input. Just hearing what others have chosen and how it has worked out for them helps immensely. I have to admit that I am a bit frightened, anticipating surgery. I'm concerned with the pain and I had heard that the reconstruction was a painful process. Glad to know that the mastectomy is…
decisions
I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I met with the surgeon yesterday and I still have test...CT scans, MRI, etc. to do but she wanted me to be thinking about total mastectomy or lumpectomy...if it will be possible. Also about reconstructive surgery if I elect the mastectomy. I would love to have input, on the…
Cute Story
This is a story that was posted about a year ago and it made me smile... and I saved it. I was on my computer tonight cleaning up my files and I ran across it... Thought it might bring a smile to some of your faces. An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her…
Tamoxifen -- Cramping?
Hello Ladies -- I have been on Tamoxifen for about four months now. I still am getting a period, but it came a later last month, so it may be in the process of ceasing. Since starting Tamoxifen, I've been having some cramping in my left ovary. It started out gradually around my period, and has been quite severe this week…
Aromatase Inhibitors
I was diagnosed with invasive BC w/2 lymph nodes involved in November of 2001, when I was 37 yrs. old. My children at the time were 5 and 8, and in kindergarten and 3rd grade. This fall they have started middle school and high school, and I'm here to see it (thank you God!). I have just finished 5 years of tamoxifen, with…
FYI & Frustrated
Hey guys, For your info..I watch ABC news every am, and today they talked about a new web page called abc News On Call...Breast Cancer. You can find it by going to abcnews.com, you'll see the big pink box, click on that, and it takes you there. Check it out..it is fabulous. Lots of info. As for me, I am frustrated at the…
chemo-eyes 2
Thanks for the responses to my original query. I saw the Oncologist and the chemo nurses and they all said not to worry about the eye, basically what you all said. So...I will not worry. I'll let those around me do that for me, if it pleases them. thanks, seof
Xeloda side effects
Hello, I have a few questions about Xeloda if anyone out there is still taking it. I just finished my first 2 week cycle of the drug, and after 3 days off, my hands and feet are starting to tingle. Is Xeloda a cumulative drug? I do not see any redness, swelling, or blisters, only slight tingling in the center of my palm. I…
HAS ANYONE STOPPED USING FEMARA, ARIMIDEX ETC BECAUSE OF SIDE EFFECTS
I am having such a bad time with Femara. Stopped for 3 weeks because of leg pain, and went back on in late August. Now the muscle pain in my chest and back and legs is just a bit much. Sometimes I think I am having a heart attack. I stop taking the pill and the muscle pains get better. Seeing my onc later this month. These…
Mastitis
Have you ever had this? Really need your help!
Arimidex
hi..Just wanted some feedback from anyone who has taken arimidex...any side effects I should watch out for?..Waiting for the oncotyping to come back and then will be starting the arimidex..I had a mastectomy Sept 13th..still sore and sometimes I get depressed ...I cant wait to go back to work. anyway, just checking on the…
Life after 1st recurrence
Hello everyone, Its been a while since my last post. I've been busy battling again. Just to recap; original dx 4/2005. AC/Taxol for 16 weeks (4 cycles of each every 2 weeks) then 7 weeks of radiation. All done by Christmas time 2005. What a celebration! Fast forward exactly 2 years to 4/2007. Dx with recurrence to lung.…
Implants after radiation
Is there anyone out there who had a reoccurance in the same breast and had there breast removed and had a implant did you have a problem with blood supply due to the radiation. Thanks
Chat Tuesday Night- 6pmPT/7MT/8CT/9ET
Well, tomorrow is Tuesday, chat sisters! I know from reading the threads that of course we have differing schedules, and that Tuesdays will not ever work for some of us. As awesome as we are, think about it: The fact that we are all not available on Tuesdays proves something to me. WE ARE LIVING LIVES DURING AND AFTER…
Delayed Reaction = Weight GAIN
As some of you know, I found a lump in August 04, delayed the doctor until Oct (I know) and had surgery just after Thanksgiving. I got dx with Stage 1 cancer in Dec 04, made it through surgery and umpteen million appointments about what to 'do' with me. I didn't actually start radiation until early Feb 05, due to my mom's…

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