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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2008

white blood count
I had my 1st A/C treatment a week ago today. Went for blood work today and my white count is 2100. ONC said to avoid crowds, runny nose kids and it should go back up by next treatment on 7/28. Whats weird is I feel ok. Is this normal? Got some answers in chat but thought I'd post. Is there anything i can do to boost? I…
what happens next?
Hi all just about to have last chemo, no radio needed, all i know is i am to take tamoxifen. Can anyone fill me in on what exactly happens after last treatment, is it straight to 3 monthly checks, if so what do they check?? i do have a september appointment with plastic surgeon regarding breast reconstruction but thats it.…
neuropathy and high blood pressure
Hi everyone. I went to doctor today for my post chemo check up and he told me I have stage 2 to 3 neuropathy from taxotere. He gave me a script for vitamin B6 which is supposed to help but he is worried about long term effects. Just what I need something else to worry about if cancer isn't enough. Then he tells me my blood…
Quick question on Taxol??
My last and largest dose was July 8th of Taxol, I still have neurophty in my hands and feet burning in my back pain in my wrist anckles hips I an at the point of meaness, my oncologist is taken me off my pain medication slowly but I feel the same way i did when i was getting it every week, is it fair for her to shut me…
Onset of Side Effects - Arimidex
I'm just curious. How long does it take for any side effects from aromotase inhibitors or tamoxifen to begin showing up? I'm just wondering. Thanks. Marilynn
man w/B.C. Web Site
if you are so inclined you can check out my web site. WWW.CaringBridge.org/visit/abelincoln
side effects from TAMOXIFEN
hello all, has anyone out there had any of the following side effects from tamoxifen: muscle and joint pain, neuropathy and fatigue? i have been on tamoxifen for 2 years and over the course of treatment have been developing these symptoms. the pain eventually became agonizing. none of my doctors related my symptoms to…
Man looking for other men
56 yr old man with breast cancer looking for support from other men. Had surgery 5/22/08,started chemo last week. Live in SW Florida and would really love to find a local support group but will be happy to have internet friends too. Bill.S
Question on chat
Hello all, It has been months since I have been on because I was so frustrated with the chat being broken. Just checked and it is up and running. Is there a night or time for breast chat? I have been in such a funk for several months that I have hidden within myself. Take care,
Question re treatments
I have noticed in several posts that the person has had their last few treatments bunched into one - what would be the purpose for that? Wouldn't that throw the side effects into a tizzy? I am just wondering - maybe I'm chicken, but one at a time is enough for me.
Arimidex
I am in my donut hole with my insurance. I am on Arimidex. Any suggestions.
Arimidex and Insomnia
Has anyone else experienced insomnia while on arimidex? If so, what, if anything, did you do to counteract it? I've only been on it for one week, but within two days of taking my first dose I started not sleeping? I'm just wondering if insomnia is a fast-acting side effect or just coincidental? I normally have no problems…
anxious/hair regrowth
I had four rounds of Cytoxan and Taxotere every 3 weeks which I finished on June 20. This Friday will make 4 weeks since the last infusion. I am very anxious about my hair regrowth: I can't really tell if it is growing back or not because I never shaved my head (I just let it fall out naturally) and also all of my hair did…
4 years today
hello! Today is my 4 year anniversary! DX at 43 was 3-B lobular, left side, treatment: mastectomy, 12 weeks (dose dense weekly) of A/C, followed by 6 weeks (dose dense weekly)of taxol, then 36 radiation treatments. Give me the works! Lost my hair (wigs for me, till I had an inch of white, curly hair)Lost a couple of…
Frozen shoulder???
Hello Everybody, Does anyone experiencing stiffness and aches on the shoulder where the surgery is done? My left shoulder is having this problem. I can only reach up to a certain height. In the morning when I wake up, I feel like really really old and it hurts. The pain will go away thru out the day but the stiffness is…
Port placement , 2nd chemo
Ok guys, weren't you sending enough prayers my way? I got hit with Murphy's law for nurses. They accidently punctured my lung when the port was put in, I was at chemo getting the premed's when I suddenly couldn't breathe and extreme pain when I did. ended up being admitted after ER visit with a pneumothorax (collapsed…
pregnancy after breast cancer
Hi. I'm a hormone positive breast cancer survivor and it is has been 5 years since diagnosis. I was on tamoxifen and stopped a month ago. I have been getting much negativity from drs since I told them I want to have a baby. I'm 40 and was told before I could from original oncologist (now I'm on 3rd one and he said I'm a…
sleep
Hi everyone, I had my 1st chemo treatment on Monday and as of last night and today I am exhausted. I slept 11 hours last night and I am still so tired. I am normally like the energize bunny and to be feeling so tired is frustrating. Can anyone offer advise on how long this tiredness lasts? Thanks for your help. Kit
period during taxol
Hey everyone I have a question. I am on my second round of taxol after 4 rounds of a/c. I have not had a period since the week after starting a/c. Yesterday I started spotting called oncologist and he told me its normal but call if it gets heavier. And guess what it got heavier so I called him today and I am awaiting a…
I need help again!!!!
Hello sisters, well i'm on my last round of taxoter the 5th of august and the dr.told me that i may be on tamoxifen for 5yrs. I'd like to know what this pill is and how can it help me. My markers are GREAT and the dr.is very pleased with my progress. All blood counts are normal and i'm going back to work finally July 28th.…
What about swimming?
I´ll take my mother to the beach who had a mastectomy recently and I would like to know if she has to wear a special protesis or she can use her silicone prothesis.
Please help....
I am 54 and I was diagnosed with breast cancer less than a week ago. That is all I know. I was having intense itching for a long time and was told that it was just dry skin...use lotion. Eventually, the itching turned to pain. I have always had annual mammograms and I have had two breast exams in the past seven months, but…
Am I Winning or Is He Right
Me and my husband were talking about my cancer and I just as you know finished 8 wks of Taxol,the last dose was given in a wopper of 3x the normal doese for those weeks I didn't come in, before that 4 rounds of A/C which were complete hell, well during that my Husband was in shock...Also I must add I am in the middle of…
Implants and Tissue Expanders
I am 10 years post reconstruction. I had a mastectomy with a tram and lat flap (and have had radiation). I also had a horrible infection after surgery so my reconstructed breast is in need of some work. I'm probably going to do a prophylactic mastectomy for my other breast. No more flaps for me. I would elect a tissue…
Infection
How do they happen? I have been extremely careful, chemo going well. Had chemo on Thursday - Saturday felt like I was passing draino - "on fire" and felt like the pipes were corroding - don't even know if that makes sense. Dr. prescribed 500mg Cipro twice a day for ten days. Am concerned that this is pretty early for…
Over 10 years survival
I am truly amazed at how far I have come to a new physical being yet it seems in a instance all those years seem like nothing as old feelings move in. I was surprised at how I was feeling going home after surviving my battle all these years to face the reality of parents aging and getting sick. How quickly all the years…
physically disabled & dx with her2+
Just dx with her2+ stage 3, and physically disabled, had surgery, start chemo in 2-3 wks. Are there anyone whose gone thru chemo with above health problems?
Good Days & Bad Days
I come to this site and hear all of the same things that I have felt or said in the past year. Good thoughts and bad thoughts, you are like a family that I have never met before but we have all be in this same place. July 24th, I will be a 1 year breast cancer survior. I have had mixed emotions about breast reconstruction…
Quick Annoucement I think I am done!!
Ok, 4 rounds of A/C, bilateral Masctomy, working on reconstruction, and 8 of twelve rounds or Taxol, we through 9, 10, 11, and 12 into one nasty dose last week, and now I think I am done except for finishing reconstruction and seeing other fun specialist. Yeah Me!!! I will post later, still having wrist pain from last mega…
Pain from Radiation Treatments
I completed 33 radiation treatments on my breast two weeks ago. In addition to some burns and itching, I am having internal pinging pains - I think its from the nerves inside the breast tissue. I take one to two hydrocodone a day to take the edge off. My question is how long does it take to fully heal from radiation…

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