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Aromatase Inhibitors and Joint Pain
Look what I just found: "Joint pain from taking an aromatase inhibitor can be troubling. But a 2008 British study suggests that women who experienced joint pain while taking hormonal therapy medicine were less likely to have the breast cancer come back (recur). Knowing that this side effect might indicate a reduced risk of…
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Dense Breasts bill vetoed in California
http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-breast-density-bill-20111010,0,2577870.story
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SO you think that this is a girls club---WRONG
from my research, for every 1000 breast cancer paitents in the US, one is an man. I am one of those men. It was 3 1/2 years ago . Had a mastectomy, chemo, lost my memory to chemo, have perfrifrel. (wish they had spell check) neuropathy. severe depression, lost my job/insurrance.just about broke waiting to be forclosed and…
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brain mets.
two weeks ago, my mom was diagnosed with 2 brain mets that metastasized from her BC. One was located right on her brain stem. The neurosurgeon came in and told us that if we didn't do surgery, we would lose my mom, but that surgery was still risky. It could drastically impair her quality of life, speech, mobility, you name…
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Been a long time,having new problems
3 1/2 yrs ago I had a mastomectomy and did a year of chemo.TCH. Recently I discovered a lump under my arm. In the mean time I lost my job and insurance and money sooooooooo I am trying to get help through the County health dept. The doctor at the health dept. felt the lump and sent me for an ultrasound-----and NO I'm not…
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BACK.
I have been off of CSN for a while now - some of the oldies might remember me. Found a lump this summer. Finally went for my mammogram - got kicked over to a sonogram right away. Two techs. Much murmuring. Deja Vu. As of now I know nothing. Outwardly Im not panicking. Inwardly. Well you know the dread. Anyway. I can't get…
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****Thinking about Kat ****
Hi Kat -- You must be going through your treatments, testing, (etc. ) right now. But I wanted to say I'm thinking of you. A friend of mine - who is not on the forum - knows about your story, and she thinks you're awesome. She asks about you often too. I pray you're doing well, and keeping your spirit up high.
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Sentinel Node Biopsy
Hi Everyone, Does anyone have any opinion on using the sentinel node biopsy instead of the other node collection method? I am trying to make a decision and am a little afraid that the sentinel node has more risk of missing cancer cells. Your Friend, Nancys
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My Problem, My Plan and Your Input Needed
So, I found a lump in the only breast I have left last night. Needless to say, that gave me a lot of time to formulate a plan. Since I've been thru this before, I know the drill. First, the coincidence: Last time, I was diagnosed 2 months before my dear niece's wedding. I only told my "little family", sons and their…
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Breast MRI
I have been hearing ads on radio if high risk of BC should get yearly mammo and MRI... I have only had ONE MRI just prior to my surgery! Should I inquire with dr? I go for reg blood work, mammo and oncologist appts Denise
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BACK.
I have been off of CSN for a while now - some of the oldies might remember me. Found a lump this summer. Finally went for my mammogram - got kicked over to a sonogram right away. Two techs. Much murmuring. Deja Vu. As of now I know nothing. Outwardly Im not panicking. Inwardly. Well you know the dread. Anyway. I can't get…
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expectations of Bilateral with DIEP flap reconstruction
I remember what the doctor has said, but I want to hear from someone who has gone through it. What should I expect while in hospital? What is the aftermath of bilateral with DIEP flap reconstruction? How hard will it be to 'feel' normal again with no sensations?
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Today is Survives' Birthday!
Wishing you a Happy Happy Day filled with wonderful surprises and surrounded by love all around you! -Jenny
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Question about first chekup after chemo
I finished chemo in July and have my first checkup visit with my oncologist in a couple weeks. I was wondering what to expect and any suggestions for questions to ask. I know they will be drawing blood. What are they looking for? My surgeon ordered a mammogram for December. Are there any other tests they order? I guess now…
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work and cancer
So my first time around with this I took medical leave and didn't work for a year. Four months after my last treatment I went back to work for a new company. (I love the company and the people.) But a couple of things have happened recently that I'm feeling the need to share... I work in a bank and I was covering a teller…
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Did anyones breast become more swollen after radiation?
Hi everyone, Im almost 2 weeks out since radiation. My husband noticed that my breast appears more swollen now than during the radiation treatment. The redness has gone down, and there is less pain, but the breast is more swollen. Did anyone experience this? All comments are much appreciated. Eva
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OT Feeling sorry for myself
OK, you all know I love to garden. How can something so zen-like and restorative be so treacherous? I am speaking of poison ivy here. I was gardening in shorts and, because I can't bend since my back surgery, I was sitting on the ground on a boat cushion. I KNOW what poison ivy looks like and I have no idea how I sat in…
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Why Does My Boyfriend Hate Me?
I'm 60yrs. old, and I was diagnosed with breast cancer last June 2010. Since then my boyfriend and I have been through the chemo, mastectomy, and last but not least radiation. My last radiation treatment was four months ago. My boyfriend was very supportive, and sweet, and wanted to do everything he could to help me. He…
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Cancerous lymph nodes
My mom found out that 8 of 12 lymph nodes were cancerous after her left breast removal. Does that mean its aggressive? Please help I'm new and clueless to this information!
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Any suggestions for hair coloring, shampoos and body washes without phthalates or parabens
I had a lumpectomy with removal of four nodes on Wednesday.My sentinal node was clear on frozen section. I just finished reading "Anti cancer, A New way of LIfe" by Servan-Schreiber, MD,Phd. I have a follow-up appt with my surgeon next week when I will also get the final pathology report. She said she would be referring me…
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Sad day. :(
My mother just found out via community newsletter today that one of me and my sister's beloved elementary school teachers recently passed away from breast cancer. :( Up to this point, I was fortunate enough to not have people I knew personally die from breast cancer, but this hit so close to home for my mother, sister, and…
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OT - favorite Holiday Traditions
Ok, the holidays are upon us again. Last year I didn't do much because of chemo...... This year my husband is nervous because I told him we are going to totally go all out for the holidays. One of my favorite things to do is make dark chocolate fudge. My husband and I make it together and it is delicious. We also like to…
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15 yrs cancer free - new problem
this may sound dumb but it bothers me and i was looking to see if anyone else had experienced something similar. i had a lump removed 15 yrs ago and had chemo and radiation. they said i could no longer have kids and i was 40 .. no problem but i did. i have a very healthy wonderful 12 year old now. ok.... everything with me…
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Steve Jobs dies at 56; Apple's co-founder transformed computers and culture 1 hour ago
I just heard the news while driving from work. I know he was not our "sister", but he was a genius and an exceptional being, who was fighting cancer very hard I cannot stop crying, he was a Giant and an era and we all have benefited from his vision. My son worked at Apple for 3 years as intern while in college. Apple…
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Today is sbmly53's Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! Wishing you a wonderful day! Celebrate BIG! -Jenny
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Today is ManWithaMission's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a Great day! -Jenny
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Today is m-star's Birthday!
Wishing you a Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with all your favorite things and love all around you! -Jenny
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Mammo Updates: Need Pink Bus Please
Hi sisters -- I have two appts. this week and would like the pink bus please - if available. Thursday will be my first mammogram since my dx. and Friday I see my Onco to check my blood for tumor markers (I think she's checking this time). I need all the love and support I can get this week...and brownies too. :)
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Airport security question
Will be flying in a couple of weeks for the first time since starting treatment. Had left mastectomy with no reconstruction and a port insertion. I have left prosthesis and still have port. I don't have lymphedema issues but did buy a sleeve that I believe I should put on 1 hour prior, so thinking after I am through…
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Today is Lanie940's Birthday!
Hope your Birthday is everything you want it to be! Celebrate! -Jenny