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Question about seeing results from femara or other AIs.
I didn't know quite what to put in the subject line here. I have recurrent breast cancer in my reconstructed breast and am taking femara as neoadjuvant therapy. I definitely see an improvement already, after three weeks. My question concerns the thickened areas of skin. (You know how the tumor appears first, then changes…
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Cytoxan and Taxotere...who's had this?
Starting this chemo cocktail on June 15........Anyone had this combo? Cytoxan and Taxotere? Then injections the day after to boost WBC..... Side effects? I know everyone is different......I will have 4 treatments of this, 3 weeks apart..(no port, thankfully)......I am more afraid of this than I was the lumpectomy surgery…
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surgery
Well ladies, this is the week!!! Reconstuction surgery is scheduled for Friday morning the 12th of June at 7:30. Am pretty apprehensive, but know things will turn out OK. Am having the Lattimus Dorsi Flap done. Surgeon says this is the best for me because of all the infection I had when I had the expander last spring. Am…
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Questions about all of it...
I don't know why, but this morning I woke up with 1000 questions in my head. Some of them my seem strange but I need to ask. First a little history. 1st. 6 yrs ago discharge from my left breast. Fam. Dr. takes sample and sends it to pathology, comes back with precancerous changes. Recommends I see a surgon. 1st surgon (the…
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No reconstruction after double mastectomy
I was diagnosed with a Stage IIIb recurrence of breast cancer in my right breast after 7 1/2 years. It was identified by satellite nodules that appeared on my breast. A dermatologist did the biopsy and diagnosed breast cancer. I have completed 4 of 6 treatments and the chemo had an amazing and continuing effect on the…
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Use of Probiotics in the Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea
Probiotics are available via probiotic yogurt (available from supermarkets) or capsules from chemists for those who don't like yogurt: Use of Probiotics in the Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea: A Case Study http://pen.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/0148607109332004v1 Gastrointestinal disturbances (particularly…
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Just wanted to share
Very good friend sent this to me. 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good > 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. > 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. > 4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. > 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. > 6. You don't have to win every argument.…
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Recurrance
Hi, I had chest pain for quite a while and had all kinds of tests. I just found out on Wednesday that I have recurring breast cancer. I was 5 years out, thought I had made it. I had a masectomy over 5 years ago and chemo. I will be doing radiation and hormone therapy. I am so angry and afraid. I have three kids and I want…
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ONCOTYPE DX
My oncologist has just ordered the Oncotype DX test for my tumor and I should receive the results next week. I would like to hear from others who have had this test. Perhaps I am in the minority, but I would actually prefer to have chemo, just to be better safe than sorry so I am hoping it does NOT come back as Low Risk…
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Questions on chemo cocktail
These drugs may have been discussed, but I am not sure of the abbreviations yet. LOL I have triple negative BC. I have a port put in Monday and my first treatment on Friday. I will be gettin 4 rounds of Adrucil,epidoxorubicin and cytoxan. Then I will do 4 rounds of taxotere. After the each of the first round I have to go…
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Arm Pain
I am only out of surgery 4 days. I am sore, but my right arm hurts a lot. Doc took 10 nodes. I was told not to use the arm. I have my follow up Tuesday. Is this pain normal? I also have some pain where the tube goes in. It's not horrible pain, but I do have to take my pain meds. Is all this normal for a lumpectomy ?
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I can relate, thought I would share...
Will You Be My Friend... ~James Kavanaugh There are so many reasons why you never should: I'm sometimes sullen, often shy, acutely sensitive, My fear erupts as anger, I can find it hard to give, I talk about myself when I'm afraid And often spend the day without anything to say But I will make you laugh And love you quite…
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Questions about this site & how to??
Okay... totally off course.. does this site have the ability for private chat? how do you email someone on here?? I'm all confused? Seems to be my natural state lately. ~T
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Questions about this site & how to??
Okay... totally off course.. does this site have the ability for private chat? how do you email someone on here?? I'm all confused? Seems to be my natural state lately. ~T
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Questions about this site & how to??
Okay... totally off course.. does this site have the ability for private chat? how do you email someone on here?? I'm all confused? Seems to be my natural state lately. ~T
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newbie to CSN
June 6th 2009 I'm 60 years old and have been on this journey since 1995. I have been diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, October 2008, with metastasis to the bone. I had a 13 year disease free interval, after being diagnosed with stage IIb breast cancer and undergoing FAC and bilateral mastectomy. Many of my…
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swollen ankle
I've read some posts on lymphedema (sp?) ... and I guess I still don't quite understand what it is. I know when I see my oncologist he always feels my ankles, knees etc. so I assume he's looking for swelling ... or something. Anyway ... yesterday I happened to look down at both legs/feet when they were together ... and my…
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Today is.............
Today is my wedding anniversary. 34 years. I guess I'll keep him....lol! Hubby is doing well, and it has been a week since his heart surgery. He cared for me all during my cancer journey and now, I can reciprocate. I told him that given the circumstances, he needn't go out and get me a g i f t this year (I am such a card…
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Mary Jane
It is supposed to be legal and i want mine but not available at a store near me. jackie
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has anyone had PT for lymphadema or cording?
I had a lumpectomy with lymph node disection(they took 17 with only the sentinel node positive) in Oct., TAC chemo from Nov.to March and a right mastectomy in April. I have had 18 of 30 radiation treatments. I have been doing self care with massage and exercise since before I started radiation because I had a consult with…
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It's not suppose to happen to me; I work for the American Cancer Society!!
Okay, here's the deal. I work on a daily basis with cancer patients, survivors, volunteers that are helping people get well, stay well, finding cures and fighting back. I am in charge of Relay For Life events that fund and aid the American Cancer Society's ground breaking research as well as other researchers. I teach…
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I heard from our Tasha!!!!
I have been in touch with our Tasha...she is a bit upset (embarrassed? confused?) by recent goings on, and is stepping back a bit. She knows she is welcome and missed~ she was not censured or otherwise contacted by CSN. Our witty, loving, irreverant Turquoise One is just feeling the weight of the universe right now. She…
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Just not ready!!!
I recently had to have a mastectomy on my left breast. I have had two doctors appointment almost every other day, but now they tell me that I can go back to work. Although on the 11th of June I have to have a mediaport put in so that I can start my chemotheropy. I work in a prision and the doctor tells me that I can't lift…
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If Laughter Is The Best Medicine....
So, Conan O'Brien was fortelling the future, and he said that in the year 3000, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook will merge to become one mega company. The company name? You-Twit-Face!!!! I loved that!! Hope it makes you smile, too! :-) Hugs, Claudia
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Blessed!
You know, I was just reading thru some of the posts here and suddenly I felt myself getting teary eyed. And, you want to know why? It is because I realized how much wisdom, how much kindness, how much comfort and support you all give anyone and everyone that posts on this board. It truly is amazing. We are all so blessed…
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getting ready for surgery.
hello my friends, today i had my visit with my oncologist and my tumors have shrunk to half the size they were. he said we have 4 more of the adrianmicintoxin and then surgery porbably in August. i am finally at the half way mark, although not looking forward to the next two months he gave me 3 prescriptions of nausea meds…
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My third 3 month post treatment checkup!
Hey everyone. Just wanted to share my joy. I had my third 3 mo. checkup yesterday and all is well. I am on Arimedex and tried to blame my weight gain on it, but my dr. explained how the abrupt menopause affects my metabolism, blah blah blah :-), so found out that I am going to have to eat smarter, eat less, and work out…
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Tasha ... we miss you!
We are all upset with the recent "censorship" issues ... but the most upsetting thing is that we haven't heard from you. Your breast cancer family misses you ... so ... please come back. We want to know how you are doing ... how the job is going ... your wonderful bosses ... your son's visit ... etc. etc. Plese come back…
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I'v been reading your post for a few days now, I would like to talk
I'm Alison, I'm new, I had a routine, well it was a little late, on May 13th, I have a tumor in my left breast, it's grade three infiltrating ductile...anyway I'm having a bilat. mastectomy on June 19th. I wonderful husband of 21/2 months (we've known each other 3 years), well, we are both scared silly. I'm 50 and he's 53,…
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Curious....no Alcohol during treatment?
OK gals (guys too!) I was just curious and not even sure where I got this idea from (unless it was from toasting Lili....) but are you NOT suppose to drink during treatment or ever again??? Gulp....I gave up cigarettes (Yeah...3 weeks now!), I got BC, I get to look forward to menopause soon AND now I may not be able to…