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Breast Cancer

Can my body do this?
1'st chemo 10/6 with adriamycin/cytoxan. Need 11 more chemo treatments,then rads. Diagnosed stage 2 ER+ (13%). Got neulasta shot,took claritin,it worked fine. My white count is very low and I have no …
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12 comments
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Started by natly15
Most recent by natly15
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
do you get mouth sores with taxol
hi everyone, i have 1 more of the chemo i am on now. then 1/2 way thru. then i start taxol,, these mouth sores are hard on you, just wondering if you still get them on taxol. god bless everyone
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3 comments
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Started by xskeetshooter
Most recent by MAJW
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
Picture Change
Has anyone had a difficult time changing their picture? I have deleted my old one and uploaded a new one and when I view it, it always goes back to my old one! No big deal really... I just would like …
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6 comments
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Started by Marlene_K
Most recent by fauxma
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
Inflammatory BC/Lanie
There is an article on this at aolhealth.com. The young ladies name is Amanda Nixon.(27) Lanie-I don't remember who it was that you told to watch that Discovery segment, but I think this is that girl …
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2 comments
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Started by Cat64
Most recent by meena1
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
Transplant - If I could JUST find ONE PERSON IN MY PREDICAMENT ON THIS SITE IT WOULD BE A MIRACLE...
If I could find just one person on this site that is in my predicament it would be a MIRACLE!!..... OK, April 5, 2005, I received a Kidney/Pancreas Transplant which was a miracle in itself... And Long…
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27 comments
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Started by blazytracy
Most recent by Marlene_K
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
Met with Genetic Counselor
Hi everyone. I met with my genetic counselor yesterday. I go to the Breast Cancer Center near me and genetics counseling is one of the services they offer free of charge. I learned some interesting th…
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19 comments
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Started by pitt
Most recent by pitt
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
Tamoxifen/Stroke/Blood Clots
(My picture doesn't fit my state of mind today.) Has anyone who is or has taken Tamoxifen had problems with blood clots and /or stroke? My body cannot tolerate AI's, so my oncologist wants to try me o…
204 views
5 comments
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Started by mgm42
Most recent by jk1952
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
Anyone not get a port?
I opted to not get a port. So far had one chemo, all went well. My mom had a port, and I didn't want one. I might have to get one after surgery, but right now I have 2 good arms to work with.
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22 comments
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Started by Chrispea
Most recent by inkblot
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
Re 22 yrs and now metastasis--a big thank you
Just wanted to thank everyone who wrote. It means so much to me to hear the encouraging words. I am hoping to go at least another 22 years as I want to be around for any grandchildren.
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7 comments
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Started by CypressCynthia
Most recent by Kylez
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
to Jeanne
I tried to post on your post that my thoughts were with you, but i guess its just too long it wouldnt let me. I wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers and i hope things are going ok with yo…
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20 comments
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Started by lolad
Most recent by survivorbc09
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
So far, so good
My lumpectomy this past Monday went even better than I'd hoped for. 1.3 cm mass removed with clear margins and sentinel node final pathology report was clear! Next step will be to meet with the medica…
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3 comments
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Started by cindycflynn
Most recent by survivorbc09
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
onco test (sp?)
Hi, I just posted this question on the Newbie post, but wanted to be sure it wasn't lost, so I'm typing it here. I had a mastectomy,and ER/PR positive and Her2nu positive. My onc. told me I have a 70%…
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3 comments
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Started by jennN
Most recent by survivorbc09
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
Finished my adriamycin/cytoxan cocktail now comes taxol
Hi pink ladies, I just did my fourth and final adriamycin/cytoxan cocktail today. In two weeks I start 12 weekly rounds of taxol. Any word on this one?? After the taxol I will undergo a bilateral mast…
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8 comments
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Started by pinkkari09
Most recent by Eil4186
Oct 17, 2009
Breast Cancer
Heavenly Hats
I didn't know if the newbies knew about this site. It is heavenlyhats.com and if you go there and register, you will receive some new hats absolutely free in a few days. It is an organization that was…
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8 comments
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Started by DianeBC
Most recent by jnl
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
WOLFI? Are you going to be ok?
Wolfi, I saw your post and just wanted you to know that we are all here for you. So, post anytime and vent, or cry, or laugh or just write whatever you want. We understand, trust me, we do. Hugs to yo…
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9 comments
0 point
Started by survivorbc09
Most recent by survivorbc09
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
looking for someone who can tell me about pain and mastectomy
Dcis surgery number 2! Looking for someone who can tell me about the pain and side effects of having a double d removed with an mastectomy.
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10 comments
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Started by blooey
Most recent by cindyc59
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
question about expanders
Hello I'm looking for someone who has gone through a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction with expanders? I am having trouble with one side and want to know if anyone else has had the same problem?…
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1 comments
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Started by silvermouse
Most recent by marilyndbk
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
For my pink sisters - from my son ("Joggin' for Jenny")
Everyone, I must share this with you. I have 3 kids - they all took it so hard when they learned of my BC. My son decided to put together a relay for the Denver marathon and earn some $ for us! You mu…
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2 comments
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Started by jennytwist
Most recent by Marcia527
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
Hi Hi Hi, it's Babe
Hello sisters, i know its been a long time since i've been on line ans thats only because my bones have been kinda painful. Today i started my chemo again. This time they have me on taxol & carboplati…
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20 comments
0 point
Started by babebussie
Most recent by fauxma
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
Does your hair start growing back after Chemo when you are doing radiation?
Hi,i forgot to ask my Dr. if my hair would start growing back during Radiation.Or is it after tads.I know it will be after chemo.Thank you.(Pat).
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11 comments
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Started by ppurdin
Most recent by padee6339
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
How do you get doctors to listen to you and give you an answer?
I had a recurrent cancer and one of the tumors had wrapped around a nerve. I had my surgery over two months ago and still have bouts of stinging pain that I think is nerve damage. When I tell the doct…
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3 comments
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Started by arbojenn
Most recent by New Flower
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
Triple negative ?? 4 or 12 chemo treatments??
I just found out my Mom's cancer was classified as triple negative. She got 21 nodes removed and thank God all of them were negative. Anyways, the Dr. explained that the triple negative type of cancer…
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7 comments
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Started by mcsessions
Most recent by mcsessions
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
is there hope?
Just had double mast and had micro invasive and dcis and 3 mm tumor in left breast (yes thats mm not cm?) Nothing in right breast. Even though cancer is micro Doc says it still diagnosed as Stage 3-B …
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12 comments
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Started by ruthielaine
Most recent by mimivac
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
My appointment with my radiation oncologist today -- insulin may be the answer
My meeting with my doctor today went pretty well. She does want me to get a sonogram along with my annual mammogram in November becase my breasts felt like "a bag of marbles" -- so she isn't confident…
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12 comments
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Started by mimivac
Most recent by mimivac
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
Jackie - How are you doing?
Jackie - How is your back? Let us know when you can. We love you. xoxoxoxo Lynn
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8 comments
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Started by lynn1950
Most recent by Moopy23
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
◘ Are We Cured Of Cancer Or Are We In Remission? ◘
My oncologist says I am cured of cancer. But, I have read where others say that we are in remission. Which are we? I always thought that being in remission meant that you still had cancer in you, but,…
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18 comments
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Started by Noel
Most recent by DianeBC
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
Making Strides Walk - Florida Photos
I have finally figured out how to post photos and have put a few on my expressions page. It was a beautiful day and an event with an even greater cause. This will now become an annual event for me and…
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6 comments
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Started by MyTurnNow
Most recent by Kylez
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
Questions about lymph nodes and lymphedema the second time around
Hi, I have infiltrating ductal carcinoma for the second time. The first time it was in my right breast. I had a mastectomy and they took 15 of my lymph nodes. As a result I have mild lymphodema in my …
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13 comments
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Started by Grains
Most recent by DianeBC
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
Postpone Femara?
Hello, what if I postpone Femara to after rads? Has anyone of you ladies done this? THNX
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21 comments
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Started by alessia
Most recent by DianeBC
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer
Metastasis after 22 years
I am 56 years old and was diagnosed when I was 33. Had ER+ breast cancer: large tumor, 4 nodes. Underwent mastectomy, chem, radiation and tamoxifen. I was diagnosed again in April this year: rib metas…
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23 comments
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Started by CypressCynthia
Most recent by DianeBC
Oct 16, 2009
Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Can my body do this?

do you get mouth sores with taxol

Picture Change

Inflammatory BC/Lanie

Transplant - If I could JUST find ONE PERSON IN MY PREDICAMENT ON THIS SITE IT WOULD BE A MIRACLE...

Met with Genetic Counselor

Tamoxifen/Stroke/Blood Clots

Anyone not get a port?

Re 22 yrs and now metastasis--a big thank you

to Jeanne

So far, so good

onco test (sp?)

Finished my adriamycin/cytoxan cocktail now comes taxol

Heavenly Hats

WOLFI? Are you going to be ok?

looking for someone who can tell me about pain and mastectomy

question about expanders

For my pink sisters - from my son ("Joggin' for Jenny")

Hi Hi Hi, it's Babe

Does your hair start growing back after Chemo when you are doing radiation?

How do you get doctors to listen to you and give you an answer?

Triple negative ?? 4 or 12 chemo treatments??

is there hope?

My appointment with my radiation oncologist today -- insulin may be the answer

Jackie - How are you doing?

◘ Are We Cured Of Cancer Or Are We In Remission? ◘

Making Strides Walk - Florida Photos

Questions about lymph nodes and lymphedema the second time around

Postpone Femara?

Metastasis after 22 years

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