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    Breast Cancer

     

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    • User: "TraciInLA"

      Has anyone taken Tamoxifen for 5 yrs & had no gynecological issues? I need some reassurance...

      Many of you know that I finished chemo and radiation several months ago, and have been on Tamoxifen for 6 months. Other than moderate hot flashes at night, I'm doing well on it. I saw my gynecologist …
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      Started by TraciInLA
      Most recent by carkris
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Youcandothis"

      Stress

      Ok we've all been told to avoid stress, it's bad for cancer patients. So what do you do when stress hunts you down, glares in your eye, and says, "not so fast sweetheart, I ain't done with you"? My hu…
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      5 comments
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      Started by Youcandothis
      Most recent by GrandmaJ
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "elm3544"

      rrogers34

      Wondering how your surgery went yesterday? When do you get pathology results? Thinking of you...
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      Started by elm3544
      Most recent by elm3544
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "meena1"

      Yo, anyone from Canada???? (hockey)

      Hey, just wanted to let you know that the Philadelphia FLYERS are going to woup you butt! This city will be rocking. For those that do not follow sports, Philadelphia Flyers are a hockey team and are …
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      3 comments
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      Started by meena1
      Most recent by meena1
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "sweetvickid"

      Surgery length?

      I forgot to ask the Surgeon how long I would be in surgery. Having a bilaterial mastectomy with no reconstruction. How long were you in surgery?
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      Started by sweetvickid
      Most recent by camsgram
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "PhoenixAnne"

      Sister diagnosed with IBC - How can I help?

      My sister was just diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer and is meeting with her doctor to discuss the next steps? There has never been any breast cancer or cancer of any sort in our family, so th…
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      4 comments
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      Started by PhoenixAnne
      Most recent by PhoenixAnne
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "slynch"

      sleep, tissue expanders, pain medication

      Weel, 4 weeks ago today I had my bi-lateral mastectomy with breast reconstruction started with the tissue expanders. I have not had a full nights sleep during the 4 weeks. I have stopped taking the pa…
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      3 comments
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      Started by slynch
      Most recent by Christine Louise
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Reesemarsha"

      What should I do?

      I had breast cancer, had a lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation. I finished my radiation in July of last year. My doctor started me on tamoxiphen and then changed to arimidex. I've been on it for about 6 …
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      1 comments
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      Started by Reesemarsha
      Most recent by sweetvickid
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "BlownAway60"

      Today is the "Relay for Life"

      I have made 29 hats, caps, rastas and berets during the last week and a half. I have already sold 11 of them and will try and sell the remainder at the relay. All proceeds of course will go to ACS. Wi…
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      5 comments
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      Started by BlownAway60
      Most recent by e_hope
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "sherik"

      fat replacement as part of breast reconstruction - anyone know of risks?

      Has anyone's plastic surgeon recommended fat replacement as part of breast reconstruction? I'm on my 3rd recontstructive surgery after a right breast mastectomy in September. All is going really well …
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      9 comments
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      Started by sherik
      Most recent by e_hope
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "elm3544"

      DX one year ago today

      One year ago today the surgeon told me what I already knew. 11 months later my mammogram came up NED even though I have a large red lump just above the lumpectomy scar which has been there since March…
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      27 comments
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      Started by elm3544
      Most recent by dottie68
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "missrenee"

      Chemo is getting harder--Radiation Do's and Don'ts? Please help.

      Hi everyone: I just entered this site yesterday. I was diagnosed with Stage 3, Grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma, with 10 out of 23 lymph nodes involved on Nov. 17, 2009. I had a lumpectomy, axial nod…
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      3 comments
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      Started by missrenee
      Most recent by aisling8
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "autumnskisses"

      I know

      I know that everyone gets scared when going to their first chemo session. I have handled everything with humor, but, now with the reality of starting chemo on Thursday, I am truly afraid, getting mre …
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      3 comments
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      Started by autumnskisses
      Most recent by GayleMc
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Lighthouse_7"

      Help! I got a dog

      I think I got a dog for all the wrong reasons. I wanted something to love and cuddle when I was feeling blue and tired. But now that my energy levels are coming back, I want my freedom. I feel awful a…
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      20 comments
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      Started by Lighthouse_7
      Most recent by rainbow4
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "jestawoman"

      Do you all know how Special you are??????

      Update on Lumps On and Near Collar Bone...and a message at the bottom... Thanks to those who responded and sent words of encouragement regarding my earlier post, and God Bless All of You! The lumps on…
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      4 comments
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      Started by jestawoman
      Most recent by shelbyhome
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Cindy Ann"

      Seeing the surgeon again tomorrow

      Well Guys, I get to see the breast surgeon tomorrow am. I still am very sick. Thrush(can't believe it)a bad cough and bronchitis. Plus allergist says no MRI with contrast. When first saw her after my …
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      7 comments
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      Started by Cindy Ann
      Most recent by cats_toy
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "karinna"

      Tamoxifen & bleeding, increased thickness uterin walls

      Hello, ladies. Question for you. I have been taking Tamoxifen for almost 2 years now. I developed bleeding (just once) and the lining of my uterin wall thickened by 3x. Doctor said Tamoxifen can do th…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by karinna
      Most recent by Marcia527
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Cat64"

      Today is Greyhoundluvr's Birthday!!

      HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CHRIS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! MAY ALL THE WISHES AND DREAMS YOU HOPE FOR TODAY COME TRUE! ♥ Cat
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      11 comments
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      Started by Cat64
      Most recent by il2read2
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "m-star"

      4th expansion....owwweeee!

      Had my 4th fill yesterday....ouch! Was only gonna go for a 40ml top up this time but when she asked me how it felt at 40,i said fine.Before you know it,i'd got the full 60 in! LOL I now have a grand t…
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by m-star
      Most recent by m-star
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Pikus1"

      Questions to ask

      Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum and newly diagnosed with breast cancer. I was diagnosed in April and had surgery on May 4th. It was not in my lymphnodes and it is er/pr positive and HER2 negative,…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Pikus1
      Most recent by Youcandothis
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "pattimc"

      Vitamin E and hotflashes

      Many of you have said that you take a Vitamin E supplement to ward off hot flashes. What is the dosage that you are taking? I'll check with my onco before I start, but was curious what most of you are…
      317 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by pattimc
      Most recent by cindycflynn
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "shortscake"

      back to chemo on Monday 5/10/10

      well as some of you know i have been out of treatment for 3 1/2 weeks went from chemo to rads and now back to chemo doctor gave me so much time off being that rads stay in the body for so long and he …
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      28 comments
      0 point
      Started by shortscake
      Most recent by elm3544
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "JuJuBeez"

      Had lumpectomy today

      I had my sentinel node biopsy, wire localization, and lumpectomy today. WOW did it hurt when they put the dye in. It didn't hurt for long, just when the needle went in. After that, the day was 'cake'.…
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      20 comments
      0 point
      Started by JuJuBeez
      Most recent by JuJuBeez
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "selitter"

      drainage of post Breast Cancer Surgery

      I had right Breast cancer surgery last March 31, 2010. Twice the doctor removed the drainer of my breast but the drainer had to be put back due to excess of fluid. Last week my drain fell out of place…
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by selitter
      Most recent by vanashell
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "teresa340"

      thursday second round

      Hi to all. Im okay firts round of chemios knocked me out for four days but the monster was not as bad like when I got them in 2006.Even the doctor told me they where stronger so I got ready mentaly an…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by teresa340
      Most recent by Ritzy
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "pinkkari09"

      I finally get to say these words "I'm Dancing With NED"!

      Doc said there is a one millimeter spot on my lung but she said it's not uncommon and these tiny little spots can show up and mean nothing, which they do all the time. She said she isn't going to lose…
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      30 comments
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      Started by pinkkari09
      Most recent by Alexis F
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "contrail"

      2010 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

      I just uploaded 3 pictures from the Komen Race for the Cure that I participated in yesterday on the Expressions Gallery. It was really a moving and inspirational event. I had about 20 member in my tea…
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by contrail
      Most recent by Alexis F
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "carkris"

      I am medium rare

      Yay! I finished radiation today 33 treatments, I am pink but did very well. This is wonderful considering I had a tough time with chemo. I am amazed at how strong we all are. You sisiters held me up!!…
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      20 comments
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      Started by carkris
      Most recent by Alexis F
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "MGNS"

      I'm Ready to Dance With NED Too!!

      I just met with my oncologist today and he assured me I was cancer free and to start enjoying life again. I had so many questions and he answered them all with a thumbs up. It feels almost surreal to …
      51 views
      18 comments
      0 point
      Started by MGNS
      Most recent by Alexis F
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "sweetvickid"

      Surgery date set

      Surgery date set for the 26th of this month. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers on the 26th. I am having a double mastectomy. Cancer is only in the right breast. don't know yet if the insuran…
      14 views
      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by sweetvickid
      Most recent by Alexis F
      Breast Cancer
     

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