Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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just feeling good
I am a week and 4 days after my 4th chemo and feeling good, and am sitting here thinking how much i appreciate feeling like this, although 6 months ago i wouldn't have this would have been just a normal day. This is what gets me to my next chemo appointment, knowing that i will feel good again, i will jump out of bed in…
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lymphedema
I have developed lymphedema in the left arm. Sleeve and glove on order. Does it ever drain? My left arm is 4 times the size of my right - is there any hope it will return to normal size? The MLD seems to be making it worse, not better. Could not afford the five day a week treatments for 4-5 weeks so am doing what I can on…
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Wedding and 1st chemo
Well, the wedding was beautiful, we were married on a sandbar/small island 8 miles from shore, The ladies wore bathing suits and cover-ups, guys wore carribean style shirts, the preacher man wore a corona carribean shirt( i should of got him a matching one, oh well) I couldn't of had a better 10 days before coming back to…
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Eugenics
Hello All, This morning Today Show featured a BBC story, which I discovered was old news after a little research, about a couple who utilized genetic testing of embryos to avoid giving birth to a child with the BRAC 1 and BRAC 2 gene mutation (predisposition for breast cancer, similar to HNPCC or FAP). Apparently the…
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back in town
Hi friends! I have been away for my daughter's wedding in L.A. and am just now getting back into the swing of things. Sorry for missing some great posts and chances to meet you all at our cyber-Starbucks. love, Joyce
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silly question ?????? Trash can icon
I have been on this site only one time before and I have made replies to several messages. How do you get rid of the icon that looks likes a trash can??? I have tried to delete my original message but nothing happens. I notice no one else has a trash can icon...just me. Any ideas, I know this has nothing to do with breast…
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Nausea--Yuk!
Had my first A/C last Tues. The anti-nausea meds rx'd for the first 3-4 days worked O.K. But now on day 5 and 6, I'm having continual nausea or just sour stomach! Never enough to hug the bucket, but really irritating because it's almost constant. Had a really bad night in the recliner last night. Needed to get up every few…
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insurance coverage question/breast MRI
I have already had invasive intraductal cancer in my left breast (small tumor, did not spread to lymph nodes) and in Sept. will have a preventive mastectomy on the other breast because I have the BRCA gene. I asked several doctors about getting a breast/chest wall MRI after the bilateral mastectomy because I am paranoid…
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Taxol & Herceptin
Xeloda & Tykerb quit working after 6 mo. Getting weekly iv of Taxol & Herceptin with 2nd dose June 25. Will Add Tykerb tonight and see if I can tolerate. Sufferred a week of diareah last time. Any comments appreciated. Working on nutrition now. Suggestions? Very shaky, but it started when the cancer returned. Some soreness…
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Had first chemo 1 down 7 to go
Well it wasn't as bad as I thought, which was wonderful. Bouyed by all the support out there and my daughter going with me to hold my hand (I was a little nervous). So far just mild nausea (pills took care of it) and mild headache and a little tired - hoping it stays this way. You were right - it is different for everyone.
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I need to talk!
Where oh where is everyone chatting these days. I am soooo tired of CSN not being up. I need it up damn it. My friend just died and I NEED TO SCREAM AT THE WALLS WITH YOU ALL. Anyone care to give me directions???
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Thanking You All As I Leave
I want to thank everyone on this site for their incredible help and support - even people like kmygil who didn't know the problem, but still they wished me well. That meant so much. I'm now 5 weeks post radical hysterectomy for cervical ca and 2 1/2 years post breast ca. I think, though, that I need to remove myself for a…
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freaking out
I went to the er tuesday for abd pain they did a cat scan, they said i had diverticulosis, swollen lymph nodes lower abd and they found a lesion on my spine. All of my scan are normal and so are my tumor markers , I don't get it I have been cancer free for 5 1/2 years I went for a bones scan yesterday and i am going to see…
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Last chemo treatment!!
Yeah!!!!!!! I'm so happy. Yesterday I got the last chemo session that was planned. One more step in this journey. I can't believe it. When I got the diagnosis 3/13, I felt my world was coming down, now, thanks to God, my friends, my dear honey, all of you here, many good organizations, Gilds's club ... I can start seeing…
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Mysterious pain in rib area!
Well here I am again to VENT - Why is it that whenever I go to the doctor they say "we don't know what it is or what to do"? That always seems to be the case with me - What the heck! Anyway, to summarize....pain in rib area (same side as lumpectomy in Feb, 2006) Pain has been bothering off and on, sometimes worse than…
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lymph nodes negative
I had my follow-up with the surgeon. 13 lymph nodes all negative. It was unbelievable news.!!! My next scheduled appointment with my oncologist is tomorrow to find out what type of chemo, how often, side effects and when I begin. I'm thinking of going away for a few days with my boys (14 & 11) before I begin treatments if…
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Markers at 18!!! Horray!!
I had my cancer markers done sunday for mondays chemo and the Dr.told me that my numbers were excellant. When i started out the markers i believe were like 180 something, i think. Well now after 1st 4 doses, surgery, now 4 more doses of taxotere with 2 in already and 2 more to go. I'm so happy. Hopefully after my last…
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chest popping
This may sound crazy but I had a mascetomy 2yrs ago and just recently I have had this popping sensation on the side where I had surgery. Sometimes it is so strong it wakes me up. It happens at nite and is very active when I lay on my back. Anybody ever heard of this. The doctors are scrathing their heads.
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pity party
Hi everyone, I am having my own pity party. I can't believe after 4&1/2 years being cancer free I am now going through this nightmare again. Had my port put in yesterday, and they did a biopsy on left breast the one I had invasive cancer in because now I have inflammatory cancer in both breasts and cancer has spread to my…
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New to the site - 6-2008
Greetings! I am a survivor (almost 3 yrs)I have posted replies to some chat boards last night. I need some bonding, I am feeling isolated even though I have a great life...I wake up every day and that's great! I am frustrated because I have gained a ton of weight and I am experiencing gurd! How fun is this!! Ha Ha Ha! I…
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Hair Loss
Hi everyone! Tomorrow I start chemo! Someone told me that they'd heard that wearing a tight headband during the infusion cut down on the scalp circulation and possibly delayed or decreased the hair loss. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'd read that applying cold compresses to decrease scalp circulation didn't…
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final path report
I had a MRI, PET and core biopsy done showing IDC 1.6. Due to family history, gmother died from BC at 42, her sisters had BC and mother had melanoma, died at 50 and myself had cervical cancer insitu. I had a bilateral with expanders placed at that time, sentinental node test done with 4 nodes all neg. My final path report…
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Chemo starts 6/26/08
My biggest fear is that I will be unable to work. I have scheduled my treatments for late Thursday afternoon. From what I understand, Friday I will be tired, Saturday more so. Since I live alone, my job is crucial to my survival - some of the blogs talk about taking a lot of time off from the treatment - my job won't…
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Walked the Relay for Life
What an experience!!! I'm so grateful that I was able to attend this event in between chemo treatments. The survivor Lap was so emotional, with all these people cheering and applauding, and walking with my husband and some friends, all holding hands. And the luminary was something I will never forget, all walking in…
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Anyone with Brain Mets
Hi everyone ... I only come on this sight when I am scared. People always cheer me up and then I can go on. I don't contribute because my experience is not common and I don't want anyone to worry that this junk can happen to you. However, I do need a shot of encouragement! Original DX stage 2 in 2000. Regular protocal and…
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Can't make a decision
I am new here. I had been having 'worrysome' mammograms since November, tests.... and a biopsy this month (June). It came back positive for invasive ductal carcinoma, 1.1 centimeters, nuclear grade 2. I think it's stage 1, I don't know if lymph nodes are involved or not, and I THINK I will find out after surgery?? My…
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Taxotere?
Hi Everyone I am starting Taxotere tomorrow and was wondering what to expect. I have heard it is much better tha a/c but I am still scared I learned what to expect with a/c now they are throwing something new at me. So I was just wondereing what all everyone else experienced with it. Thanks
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My first Relay for Life
Hello Everybody, I attended my very first Relay for Life last night. I went there not knowing what to expect. It was a great experience being welcomed and honored. When we did the opening survivor lap, it was so emotional. I can't help my self and cried while everyone where clapping and applauding during our walk. I meet…
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5 years cancer free and still tired
Hello this is Marilyn and I'm 5 yrs cancer free and I still stay real tired does any one experience this if so what is a good vitamin to take and do any of you seem like you are going to break down because you are tired all the time . I take womens one aday vitamin but still stay tired all the time . I went through the…
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New Normal?
how do you find your new normal after all the treatment? and everything you've been through. living with the idea the cancer could come back.