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Breast Cancer

What do I look for?
I am currently in remission for non-hodgkin's lymphoma. Of course, one thought that lurks in the back of the mind is that once you've had one cancer, secondary cancers are more likely. And my doctor point blank told me that since the lymphoma was in a large tumor in my lungs, and since I am young, I have a greater risk for…
GRETA & CSN - How do we add to our favorites list? That option is gone now :(
I wanted to add a post to my favorite's list as mine are gone now and it is gone, not even an option anymore to add anything. Can you help us to get it back please? Leeza
Rare breast cancer - anyone else?
I found a cyst on my right breast end of Sept. and I had an ultrasound done which turned out to be a comlex cyst, which was biopsied. On October 6th I was diagnosed with Invasive Metaplastic Carcinoma - adenosquamous type grade 3. Since then I have had a mammo and an MRI which revealed 2 masses <2 cm and another small mass…
new cancer and bloody discharge
I had cancer in 2006, then a lumpectomy, then radiation. It was ok for six years then I developed angiosarcoma cancer from the radiation treatments in 2006. It is a rare cancer that any kind of treatments do not affect it , it keeps coming back. Only 1 or 5 percent not sure which number of the nation has it . It doesn't…
swelling
I had a bilateral mastectomy on June 28th and still have a lot of swelling in my chest area. My surgeon doesn't seem to be concerned about it but it is very uncomfortable and makes my chest feel really tight. Does anyone else have this problem?
Breast cancer spreading to other areas and the emotions that come with it! Help
I was diagnosised with breast cancer in 2010. I had recontruction surgery Jan 2012 and dr found cancer removed it, but did nto need any treatment. I had a body scan done and no cancer spoted. Then I had a body scan done in October 2012 and there was cancer on my spine. i had to have radiation again and now take a chemo…
Radiation Problems
I have now finished 17 of 33 treatments. Radiation burn began after second day. Doctor started treating it as infection--"no one reacts after two days." After 10 days on Keflex and 5 days on Cipro she admitted it was probably radiation burn after all and offers notes to work, to my husband about no housework, and pain…
DCIS - need words of encouragement
Hello, I'm 42 yrs. old and a few weeks ago I was diagnosed with DCIS. It's at stage 0, grade 2. It's been somewhat a surreal experience. In mid April of this year, I had my first mammogram and since then my life seems to now revolve around this. I am grateful to have found this early and for the doctors and surgeon that…
Our cruise: from disappointment to joy!
The re-route on our cruise is FANTASTIC!! Overnight in Haifa (instead of one day in Haifa, next day in Ashdod) means that we can do Israel on our own...even staying in Jerusalem if we so desire....no 'bed check' with the ship!!! DANCING!!! Hugs, Kathi
Recurrence Prevention
Is there such a thing? My oh so brilliant (and I mean brilliant) daughter had a talk with me this past week. She says I am being irresponsible about my diet and ways of living. My diet is whatever I feel like eating whenever I feel like eating and I go for walks when the mood hits. I need to be near trails in order to be…
What do I look for? Sorry. Ignore this one. It is a double of the previous one.
I am currently in remission for non-hodgkin's lymphoma. Of course, one thought that lurks in the back of the mind is that once you've had one cancer, secondary cancers are more likely. And my doctor point blank told me that since the lymphoma was in a large tumor in my lungs, and since I am young, I have a greater risk for…
Home from Surgery
I am home from surgery. Everything went great. I am tired and sore. Thanks everyone for you prayers and good wishes.
CSN update
First of all, I apologize to everyone for not having communicated sooner. You have been more than patient under the circumstances. At this point, all of the content that was missing following the upgrade has been restored with the exception of private messages. There has been an ongoing investigation for several weeks that…
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bone pain without estrogen!
I take Exemestane 25mg and my body hurts really bad,at times im ok but when it's cloudy i hurt,i know without estrogen in my body that's why,but my question is,is there anything else that i can do to feel better without taking a pill? I do arobics at least 2 or 3 times a week, i take a bone strenghting shot prolia for the…
A Super Bowl HA HA :)
Super Bowl Husband A man goes to the Super Bowl but his tickets are for the upper tier. He spots an open seat on the 50-yard line and grabs it. The guy sitting next to him says, “Actually, this seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This is the first Super Bowl we haven’t been to…
Had mastectomy 0of left breast Nov. 5th. have been drained every week. Last one very thickand bloody
I have been drained every week after my mastectomy on Nov. 5th 2012. This last time it was very bloody and thick he said it may be coming back because Angiosarcoma cancer always comes back because its in the blood cells. ands he found a round area that he took off to have tested that looked suspicious. The results aren't…
If you would have told me I lived in such a way that I could post this, 20 years ago, I would have l
Queen Beatrix will abdicate in April...we will now have a King for the first time since 1890! Kingdom of the Netherlands (King/Queen): 1813 – 1840 William I (as Sovereign Prince 1813 – 15, abdicated) 1840 – 1849 William II 1849 – 1890 William III 1890 – 1948 Wilhelmina (abdicated) 1948 – 1980 Juliana (abdicated) 1980 -…
Anyone Out There in Middle of TC?
I am in the middle of TC chemotherapy. Thankfully, I only need four infusions. I just had my second one on Friday. I shaved my head on day 17 (to stubble, not completely bald). For some reason, my oncologist told me before therapy started that I probably would keep my eyebrows and eyelashes. Not so true. While the eyebrows…
post op numbness
Hey everyone. I had my lumpectomy on Thursday. The margins were clean and I'll results tommorrow about the lymph nodes. It seems like they had to take out more lymph nodes then I originally anticipated with the sentinel node biopsy. The underside of my arm is numb and feels sooooo weird. Will this go away?. I still have…
Sister after chemo
My sister finished chemo over 2 months ago.Her hair hasn't even begun to grow.She's always had very thin hair.I thought it might come back somewhat thicker but nothing so far. How long could it take or do some never get hair growth after chemo. She's discouraged and I am also for her. Lynn Smith
A Couple of Thoughts - 'This' WILL happen and OLD threads
I have recently seen where once again many are posting that what they experienced IS what will happen to/with ALL - not true. Certainly it is great to pass on our personsl experience so that they are better educated as to the possibilities. We are each unique - in how we handle issues, our other health issues (if any…
Neuropathy; What have you done
Hi all; I am very curious if there are any out there who suffer or have suffered from neuropathy in your hands and if you were successful to ANY extent in dealing with it. Medications, excercise, diet, whatever worked, if even just a little. I REALLY want to get the feeling back in my left hand so I can play guitar again.…
newer update
I am still fighting this darn ear infection. The lump on my neck is getting bigger and more sore. The oncologist says it may be from the ear infection. The ENT says it may be from the cancer. In the mean time I feel like I am losing time. The effects of the brain radiation are slowly wearing off. I only had 1 abraxane…
Has any of your all oncologist said anything about Metformin as treatment for bc
I have heard that it may make a difference .Just wondering if anyone else had heard anything about it.
Ask your Dr about getting seeyourchart.com
My Dr office has it you pick a user name and pass work and see your whole chart from home anytime you like. All your blood work, reports on scans, x-rays, Appointments, The only thing you can't see are pictures like scans, X-rays, I love it. And it takes all the guess work out of everything. Ask you Dr to get it. It's…
For those of you with kids/Camp Kessem
Please check out this website if you have kids between 6-16. Camp Kessem is a week long sleep away camp for children with a parent who has/had any kind of cancer. My daughter went last year. She had a wonderful time, was too exhausted to really talk on the day she got home. Once she was more rested she talked about camp…
Lump on Tongue more to story
I needed to see my dentist last Friday. I had pain and needed to get checked out. She found an abscessed tooth and also noticed a lump on my tongue. She refers me to an oral surgeon. SO I saw the surgeon on Wednesday and he had to pull the tooth. The abscess was protruding into my sinus cavity. He then cut out the red…
Newly Diagnosed
It has been a whirlwind start of the new year. I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the left breast on January 9th. I am scheduled for a mastectomy this Friday. I did not have any of the risk factors and was totally caught off guard. I have yet to decide what makes me more upset: having the CA, or having two…

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