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Archives for June 2010

2 AC down and 2 more to go then 12 weekly rounds of Taxol-how will it go?
I have 2 AC rounds/followed by Neualsta shots the next day down and 2 more to go. I will then have 12 rounds of Taxol weekly/ What can I expect with the Taxol weekly as for as how I will feel, how are the symptoms others have had with the Taxol? Will I continue to get the Neulasta shot? I work full time and have 2 kids…
swollen ankles after chemo finished
Has anyone had any trouble with ankle swelling after chemo? Finished chemo April 23 and within a few weeks noticed some swelling around my ankels. It's still there. Onc asked a few questions about diet but didn't seem too concerned nor did he say it was due to the chemo. See him next week and will ask again. Just wondering…
Diet after breast cancer and chemo
I am finding it strange that someone is not recommending a specific diet for us after BC and chemo. I have been doing research on what to eat and what not to be eating and I am amazed to find out today that we should not be drinking milk because of the estrogen in the milk from pregnant cows. Wow....I have read that almond…
AC-T or CMF that is the question
Oncologist #1 was today. He recommends the AC-T, but is open to my wife opting for CMF. He said it is controversal which may be better for triple- . He told us at the end of the appointment that his friend who the Chief of Breast Cancer Medicine at Sloan in Manhattan is the one who is an advocate for the CMF (for triple…
questions for 2nd opinion
HI, I was wondering if someone could tell me which facility is better for a 2nd opinion, and who to see there. My friend lives in northern CA so the options are; UCSF, Standford, UC Davis. I'm a colorectal cancer survivor and I know the value and knowledge that so many of you have on this site. Thank you for any…
Nipple Reconstruction Poll
My plastic surgeon is performing a procedure on me next Saturday where he basically purse strings the skin up to form the nipple and then tattos in the color once it's healed. Anyone else out there do nipple reconstruction without the skin graft? Skin graft folks are you happy with them? Thanks for your help! SamuraiMom
Cancer and money
Finally scheduled for first chemo next Monday afternoon. Nurse is calling in an RX for Emend. I need 3 pills! Cost? Somewhere over $400, she says. She said I had chemo once a week for 4 weeks with two meds: Adria and Cytoxin. Plus, more RXs for other symptoms post chemo. Then, 4 more weeks with something else, another…
Appproval from the dentist before chemo began?
It if isn't one thing it's something else, my teeth are needing a bit of attention, one tooth needs a crown, then I have some pockets that went from a 4 up to a 8 in as little as 6 months. SWELL, I don't have time for dental work, my life kind of matters more than some teeth, what will it be next? uugghhhhhh (I'm not…
Mmmmm, just wondering
I just left my wonderful onc doc. I've been in a bit of a panic mode. Not like me. Don't know exactly why. 2 things. One, there's a 2.3 cm on my right ovary, mmmm, all my girl parts are gone. Had some bleeding (bladder)about 3 wks ago. Maybe infection? No symptoms of UTI. No back pain. Possible " shadowing"? So, get to go…
new cyst & hair growth during chemo
After they had to lower my chemo cuz it made me so sick that it would put me in the ER...i started growing hair back before i was done with chemo and also getting cyst...is this something i should be concerned about...has anyone else experienced this?
new today and looking for an answer
Hi, My friend was DX with breast cancer this week. She goes to Kaiser but was told she can get a second opinion. We live in northern Ca. Is Standford, UCSF or Davis the better choice to visit and does anyone have a suggestion as to who to see??? Thank you so much for responding. I'm a regular on the colon board as a…
New Radiation Information...interesting
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-breast-radiation-20100608,0,6950468,print.story
Hair today, gone tomorrow! starting chemo (again) tomorrow, here is a funny
I will be starting chemo again tomorrow, and will be losing my hair again. wah, wah. I am not a vain person, i realize it is only hair (so no preaching) but it is just sad. So here is a joke to share, ( some of you may have heard it before) One day, a woman woke up with 3 hairs on her head. She looked in the mirror and…
Tamoxifen can cause ER and PR negative BC
I have been doing some research on tamoxifen because I go back to the doctor on the 21st and know he is about to put me on tamoxifen for 5 years and found that it can actually cause ER and PR negative breast cancers because it only targets the ER and PR positive cells leaving the negative ones to grow somehow. Anyone else…
Taking a break
I have been feeling really stuck and sort of depressed. December through April I had multiple surgeries for treatment and prevention of bc and prevention of ovarian cancer. I am soooo fortunate that I need no further treatment, just every 6 month monitoring. Physically I have been feeling stronger every day. Mentally, I…
baby step on the way
just got back from surgeon and he removed the last drain!!!! Yeah!!! I start up with chemo again on Monday....the plan is for 5 more rounds. Not looking forward to that, but then again, kind of am...... it just means continuing this journey toward the dance I hope! Being 'drainless' is already a good feeling right now.
What? Not time for hair???
Hi everyone. I had my 1st radiation yesterday then I had an appt. with my medical oncologist. She said something that kinda startled me. Now, it has been 4 1/2 weeks since my last chemo and yes I think I see potential...But, she said it's not time for me to have hair yet? Does she mean real hair? or chemo hair? I was lost…
What? Not time for hair???
Hi everyone. I had my 1st radiation yesterday then I had an appt. with my medical oncologist. She said something that kinda startled me. Now, it has been 4 1/2 weeks since my last chemo and yes I think I see potential...But, she said it's not time for me to have hair yet? Does she mean real hair? or chemo hair? I was lost…
What? Not time for hair???
Hi everyone. I had my 1st radiation yesterday then I had an appt. with my medical oncologist. She said something that kinda startled me. Now, it has been 4 1/2 weeks since my last chemo and yes I think I see potential...But, she said it's not time for me to have hair yet? Does she mean real hair? or chemo hair? I was lost…
What is the longest anyone had to wait before having Lumpectomy or surgery?
I need everyone to tell me their diagnosis dates and 1st surgical dates whether it was lumpectomy or mastectomy. I am trying to make the right choice.My doc is gone for at a least a week the 1st week of July.They will not operate until bronchitis is gone. Wait for Braca or just wait until my cold is gone and have surgery.…
Last Chemo was yesterday!
I had my last chemo yesterday! WhooHoo! Was told to wait 4 more weeks before having a drink....is that really necessary? Actually had a couple of drinks last Sat for DH's 50th birthday. Makes me feel like a teen, sneaking a drink! Expect to be in pain this weekend, and then hoping to start feeling better. Still have to…
fFunny thoughts for the day
These are funny but very true. Even when opportunity knocks, you still have to get off your a** and open the door. Here are some other gems for you.... 1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. 2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you…
Lost & confused...what happens after chemo?
This is my first time on this site. I was diagnosed with breast cancer (had mastectomy and lymphnodes removed) I would tell you the medical term for it but i dont remember it (chemo brain). About a month ago i finished my last chemo treatment and up to this point ive been in good spirits and very humorous through the whole…
Please do not wait
Hello everyone, Recently I came across of several posts, where people have to delay start of the treatment for various reasons. While I completely understand how difficult is to make decisions about surgeries, reconstruction, Chemo, and radiation I am very concerned about consequences of the delays in cancer treatment. You…
Ohh Starseed
Hope ur doing good. What tha Dr say. I re read ur post. WTF does age have to do with...anything? Good wishes and positive energy with you. Hugs
Abscessed tooth at the root, trip to ER and fever!
I just had my second round of chemo AC on 6/3/10 and shot of Neulasta on 6/4/10. So I was having my normal after chemo stuff nauseous, tired and achy and then out of now where I start to get a tooth ache and my head starts hurting and then on Saturday night my right side of my face starts to swell up huge my cheek and by…
were do I go to get Help with no INSURANCE. when I am in a late stage breast cancer
I have breast cancer spread to my lymph nodes and now spreading to back bone .. dont have Money or Insurance.... were do I go . called alot of organizations cant get any help.what do I do.
Mamogram without breasts
Here is my question...it just came to my mind that how can I have a mamogram if I don't have breasts? Will the doctor just order another type of test to check me? I don't know when or if I will do reconstuction but if I do will I have mamograms with the implants? I guess I just thought I would never have another now that I…
expander moving & radiation ?
I am in the process of having radiation to my left breast or should I say foob. I had a bilateral mas. in December with expanders put in at the same time. (no radiation to the right side is needed) They had to stop radiation and are now replanning me because as the Doctor said things have changed. My right expander has…
Good Luck to Greg and His Wife Tomorrow
Greg posted on another thread that his wife is having surgery tomorrow. Hope all goes well Greg; I'm sending my hugs and prayers.

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