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Breast cancer twice
I have finished chemo for the second time in 2years and started the first of 35 rads. Are there any others who have had it twice? What do I need to expect in regards to it coming back again.
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The next step
Well I met with the oncologist and she agreed that the reaction was so severe (13 days after I still was unable to walk due to pain in the feet) that we would halt the chemo and go on to radiation. I met with the radiologist and his staff today - am hopeful it will go well and I will soon be on the other side. Will meet…
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The BC Blues
I have been reading so many posts, my own included, that speak of depression - usually after treatment. Lets put our heads together, our hearts together, and think of some ways we can beat this. I think post treatment depression is a little different than the biological blues that attack other seemingly fine people. Their…
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lumpy bits ?
Does anyone else have lumpy bits under their arm where they had mastectomy and lymph nodes out?, im only 4 weeks out of my last chemo so im pretty confident its nothing nasty, but your input will hopefully ease my mind. Tan x
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Questions about shaving head
My mom is fixing top start chemo and I was telling her about some posts I have read in here about shaving your head before the hair falls out from chemo. She is wondering what you shaved your head with because she was told not to use a regular razor because it could nick you and cause an infection. Any info on this would…
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Scare with every new pain or symptom
I finished with the chemo treatments at the end of June, and went back to work at the end of July. Instead of working 5 days, I made arragements to work only 4, and take Wednesdays off to do things for me. But, as I read that happened to many others, my body is feeling good, but my mind is playing games with me. I need to…
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Chat Room
I have tried so many times to enter the chat room. I have no place to write my messages on the bottom of the screen. Does anyone else have this problem. I would love to chat, but everytime I go there, the screen doesn't offer me a place to type. Any suggestions?
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arm numbness
I had my surgery one week ago. I had 4 lymph nodes removed I don't have all the tests back yet but I know the sentinel node had cancer cells and I am in stage 2. I am awaiting the tests of the other three nodes and of course my post op therapy has yet to begin. My upper right arm in thye tricep area is numb down to my…
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Tamoxifen Side Effects
My constant complaint ... I gained weight first with the Taxotere Chemo then with the Tamoxifen. I am trying very hard to lose it and cannot seem to get the metabolism moving yet. My MOTHER doesn't understand why I gained weight ... she knows a couple women who had the same treatments and they are thin as a rail ... blah…
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Reconstruction
Facing 4th surgery for breast reconstruction. Had expander at masectemy,then silicon gel implant, then a revision, and next the nipple? My plastic surgeon suggested using the areola tissue of the good breast. I am nervous about tampering with a good breast. Can anyone comment?
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Thought for the Day
Hi Ladies, I was flipping through a magazine today and came upon a quote that I liked and made me think of each of you: "She didn't just survive --- she became." Just wanted to share. Hugs, Kim
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darn drain
surgery almost a week ago and this darn drain gets clogged with clots (hate to be gross). I am tempted to cut the drain line so that the drain bulb sits next to my bra and not my waistband so it is easier to push the clots through. Would cutting the line cause any great side effect?
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why hair white
Those of you who have followed my obsession with my hair coming back will be happy to hear it is growing in (YEA!). So far I have peach fuzz, but I can tell there is more covering my head. My question to you is: why is the hair white, and does it stay this way? A few little hairs on one temple are dark, but the rest of it…
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Does Anyone Else Hate their Surgeon???
I know "hate" is a strong word, but I have good reason. First, she was recommended by my gyn doc, so I went with her. From the very first, she has been like an Army Sargeant with little compassion or regard for me as a person. At first I thought she was just being professional, but I now think she has done SO MANY…
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Femara side effects
I am a two time breast cancer survivor and after 5 years on Tamoxifen my oncologist switched me to Femara. I could only take it for more than a year since I started getting horrible bone/joint pain. Has anyone experienced these symptoms? I'd love to hear from you. Thanks. God Bless.
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New here with some bitterness and resentment
Hello all, I'm new here and I just wanted to say how inspiring everyone is for those who are going through any form of cancer. I'm 34 and I lost my mother to breast cancer 3 years ago, something I've managed to deal with over the course of the past 3 years as she was my only true best friend. I thought I was over it, but…
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Breast Pain-New Here
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone would know when the pain in your breast goes away after having well 2 lumpectomies. The last one I had was July 3rd, 2008, and i'm still feeling like a burning, stabbing pain. I start radiation Sept. 3rd, and i'm really nervous about that. They say you get fatigue, I'm always so tired as…
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HER2 Positive
Surgeon told my husband following surgery last week that I'm HER2 positive (6% or something like that). Have a post-op visit with the surgeon on Friday to discuss further. Anyone have this problem? Any experience with Herceptin treatment?
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5 year survivor date
Aug. 5 2008 was my 5 year survivor date. I posted on another cancer site and forgot to post here. Sorry. I feel we should broadcast every good thing that happens. I hope this gives all going through treatment faith that they can make it too. I was diagnosed as stage 3a. Blessings to all!
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Sentinel Node Biopsy and a question
Is it possible to have negative sentinel nodes but positive lymph nodes? Also if you have positive sentinel nodes and they say they took two layers of lymph nodes does anyone know what that means? I have gotten two different pieces of communication one from the surgeon through my mom and a co worker (I didn't talk to him…
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Been a while
Hi everyone, It's been a while since I posted - but I always recommend the Cancer Survivors Network to anyone I think can benefit from it. It was great support for me when I was going through treatment. I finished treatment in 2005 and just had another minor surgery in July of this year. Everything turned out ok. A friend…
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First chemo started
Saw the Oncologist on Tuesday and started first chemo on Friday. Because I'm triple neg nd possibily basal like (more aggressive) due to other markers, my options were to do nothing or chemo. He offered to Oncotype DX but he felt I was too near the 12 week rule of thumb to get treatment started and sending specimen for…
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slow hair regrowth/worried
Okay, I have written on this many times, so I'm sure you all think I am crazy. I am getting very discouraged about my hair. I had 4 treatments of Taxotere/Cytoxan, the last one was on June 20. I never shaved my head, so I still have patches of hair. For awhile I 'thought' I saw tiny white hairs, but they don't seem to be…
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why hair white
Those of you who have followed my obsession with my hair coming back will be happy to hear it is growing in (YEA!). So far I have peach fuzz, but I can tell there is more covering my head. My question to you is: why is the hair white, and does it stay this way? A few little hairs on one temple are dark, but the rest of it…
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Hair Coloring
I am also Her2+. At this time, my hair has grown out a little more than one inch now after my chemo, radiation and breast mastectomy. I am on Herceptin infusion every three weeks and will be until November 2008. How have you all decided on coloring or not coloring your hair. Also, I am 53, 170 lbs, newly married. Prior to…
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mastectomy bras reviews?
Hi Everyone, I'm 10 weeks post mastectomy and am now in the process of searching for mastectomy bras. I'm hoping to find a "sexy" mastectomy bra, but I am finding that to be easier said than done. Everything seems so plain and unattractive. I've searched online for quite a bit but have not found much. Most websites don't…
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finished A/C
I finished chemo one week ago tomorrow. Yipeeee. My question is how long does it take to get my energy back and not be so tired after a few small tasks? I feel so tired and I know its only been a week but I'm curious....will it be months? Thanks, Kit
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Running again
Ladies, Bill, and especially Chen: I just got back from Big 5 with a bag of running shoes, socks, and shorts (everything but ponytail holders). My daughter had called me and wants me to train for distance running with her, something I haven't done in a while. I thought, "Well, shoot, Chen can do it - so can I". Chen, I…
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My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer
My mom this week was diagnosed with breast cancer this week and this has been the hardest week of my life. having never dealt with anything like this I have no idea what I am up for. I have cried the past 3 days and been mad at everything cause I just have no idea what she will be going through or I can't even imagine what…
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spouse reacting strangely
my mom was diagnosed with a recurrance of her breast cancer this spring. she's in the middle of her chemo therapy, then she'll do several weeks of radiation. she's on medical leave throughout the summer and into fall. for the most part, she's reacting quite well to the situation all around, however she's become forgetful…