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Da Vinci Surgery
Hi Everyone..I will be seeing the doc tomorrow to discuss my upcoming hysterectomy. One of the things his nurse mentioned to me was that he wants to discuss this type of surgery. I looked on the internet and everything I have read sounds like this would be a wonderful alternative to the usual "stab and poke". Have any of…
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Support outside the Circle of Family & Friends
Hey "Club Members" this is one CLUB I certainly do NOT want to be PRESIDENT of! *Smiles* I am just wondering if anyone has tried the support groups from the ACS, I am seriously thinking of exploring this option. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks Hugs and High Fives! Trish
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Real or my imagination?
Since I finished chemo (1 1/2 month ago!!!) and started taking the Tamoxife, I went to the family doctor and new gynecologist to see what baseline check ups or what I need to do, besides going to the oncologist... And they both gave me the same impression of: Ok, here is your diagnosis of breast cancer, now we cannot do…
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going thru mastectomy again/need support
I had invasive intraductal cancer on my left breast and had a mastectomy in January (I chose to have a mastectomy even though the tumor was very small and had not spread to my lymph nodes). After I went thru the surgery, I found out I am BRCA 1 and am choosing to have a preventive mastectomy with immediate reconstruction…
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In the pits!!!
I should be happy. My breast cancer was stage 1, I'm finished with chemo and radiation. I'm healed and my energy is back. Great! WRONG! For some reason, all of a sudden, I'm crying. When I try to figure out why I'm crying, I can't. All I know is that I'm miserable and the tears just keep coming. I saw my surgeon and my…
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Implants and Tissue Expanders
I am 10 years post reconstruction. I had a mastectomy with a tram and lat flap (and have had radiation). I also had a horrible infection after surgery so my reconstructed breast is in need of some work. I'm probably going to do a prophylactic mastectomy for my other breast. No more flaps for me. I would elect a tissue…
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question about taking a five year drug
Hello Everyone...I was on Evista because I am estrogen receptive and it would also be good for my bones. But it gave me terrible leg cramps and spasms. So I am off it for a month or so per the doctor. Since I will be having a hysterectomy with the ovaries removed at the end of this month, I guess my question is...without…
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Arimidex or Aromasin
I need some advice on these 2 estrogen blockers. I have been taking arimidex for 1 1/2 years and am having problems with muscle and joint pain.I have grained weight and at times am so tired. Went for my checkup today and my Dr.suggested trying Aromasin for a couple weeks. she gave me a sample pack to try and see if it made…
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not a tomoxofin candidate/finished chemo/radiation
in early august..prior to that i had a partial mastectomy..now i'm going to see my oncologist tomorrow for my follow up to the future...i don't want to miss any important questions i should be asking other than the obvious..is there a site that could guide me to or send some questions to ask that you might not have asked…
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IBC update
Hi Girls, Just wanted to let you know I had my check up today and chemo treatment. I was really happy to hear the ibc is starting to disappear in left side of breast and in right side it is softening up and not as red. My onc. is really happy with the progress this abraxene is doing for me. Will let you know as I have…
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Still confused
How come I don't get two little molecule things with a plus sign by them next to my name? I don't know what it is for so I started making stuff up - are they supposed to be breasts? Should I have only one? I will get this all figured out someday soon. Love, Joyce
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Back to Work
Hello Everyone, I haven't had any more complications and chemo session 3 and 4 went well. I actually have went back to work. I am working 2 days per week, wed. and fri. and on chemo week I only work mon. Chemo is on tues. It is tiring but everyone has been great, the next day I am still tired. But it feels great to be…
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when do the aches and pains go away?
Hi Everyone Now i am well known for doing 50 things at a time and running before i can walk!!, i am 4 weeks after my last chemo (no rads needed), have taken up Yoga and am back to work, trying to keep active as much as possible, but am finding my body doesnt want to do what my brain does, popping plenty of Nurafen Plus to…
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Our Emails, etc are NOT lost!!!!! Honestly!
I, like you, have been through so much since my dx way back in 2003. I need not mention all of the treatment, etc, as you had them too! One thing which kept me grounded was the sent and received emails from my friends here on CSN. Since 2003 I have never, ever deleted any of the mail I got~ nor those I sent. When I noticed…
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Taxol joint pain
O.K., this is the 2nd time I've typed this---I agree, this site leaves A LOT to be desired. I finished A/C and just got Taxol #1. Now I have pain in my leg and hip joints. It's enough of an ache to keep me up at night. Took naproxen (Aleve) with not much relief. Tylenol was only slightly better. When I took my occasional…
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Need to start taking Tamoxifen
It's been a week that I have the Tamoxifen, and I'm so scared to take it. I have a lot of varicose veins, and one of the possible side effects of the medicine are the blood clots. When I asked the oncologist he told me to take an aspirin, 81mg, daily. Also I read that Vitamin E can interfere with Tamoxifen. Does anyone…
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Mild chemo side effects
Hi everybody, I'm a newby still, I had my first chemo treatment (FAC) a little more than two weeks ago, my second treatament will be in 3 days. The first four days I was jittery, sleepy, but unable to sleep... i think it was because of the steriods I took those first four days. I haven't had any nausea, but I have had…
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implant
I had immediate reconstruction and have an expander. Now its nearing time to make a decision on which implant - saline or silicone. Thought I'd ask for any experience or input? Thanks, Kit
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MRI before surgery is very important
If you are going to have surgery for breast cancer make sure you ask your doctor to do a MRI to make sure there are no other tumors.A digital mamo gram may not show everything.Thats what happened to me and now I have tumors that were missed .Stay on top of your care and dont be afraid to ask a lot of questions.My…
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LYMPHEDEMA
Hello Everyone RE here. I have lymphedema to the left arm and hand and recently have had new problems. In the last eight months I have had a rash on the same side of my body and biopsy cannot determine what it is. Very recently my breast turned very red and itchy which lasted ten days. I ended up applying aloe from a plant…
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I dont like this new change
This new change is to hard to focus on and read. I was used to the other screen, now this is different. Hmmmm, i hope i still visit but i dont like change, not like this.
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Problem with swelling...
Hi All, I am 2 1/2 weeks post-op for mastectomy and lymph node removal. Drains came out last week and the doctor said that when the drain holes healed over, I would probably get some swelling in the area of the incision on the chest. I do not have swelling in the arm. Well, the holes have closed and I am getting swelling…
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Who's heard of Lyrica
Ladies it late where I live but I wanted every one to know I am getting stronger and will start my up date and thank you's, any one heard of Lyrica for neurophty and have info to share? "I'am back the Nut Heather"
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chemo and wigs
Hi everyone, i start chemo on 7/14th and was wondering if most went the wig route or hats/bandanas/scarfs? I bought hats and some bandanas in preparation and am having my hair cut very short this week. I'm not a wig kind of person or at least don't think I am. I'm scared as most of you but looking forward to a light at the…
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Pre-natal Vitamins
I've heard that pre-natal vitamins help with post-treatment recuperation like hair growth, nail growth, neuropathy, etc. Has anyone else heard this or taken them as part of their recuperation? I'm really tempted except that my pharmacist might laugh at me, considering I'm 66 years old. But, he needs a laugh, too, every…
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Everything is fine:o)
Hi everyone, I just realized that I don't think I did a final update on my recent ovarian cancer scare. Anyway, when I saw the surgeon, he did an exam and had trouble feeling the "mass" so he did an ultrasound. Turns out it had shrunk 8 cms in just 2 days! Definitely a cyst. He then raised concern about my thickened…
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More surgery
This site has been a God send for me, I've learned more from reading all your postings then many of the questions I've had answered by the doctors. Maybe, because I can read it and don't have to try hard to listen to every word when your mind is traveling in 50 different directions. Tomorrow, I am going in for more…
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Genetic testing
Hello Everyone, Please share your opinion about genetic testing (BRCA1 / BRCA2). Is there anyone that decided that they need their genes to be tested? How important is this to you. I had left breast mastectomy, my mother also had breast cancer (she passed away 8 years ago). I have 2 children, both girls. I'm currently…
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Thank you and p450
Hi Everyone, first I want to apologize to each and every one of you for not being there when you needed support or questions answered. It's been quite a while since I've posted anything. I've had a problem with my eyes since last Nov/Dec and found it difficult in my last few postings to think, focus and write. I'm also…
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Change in cancer type?
Hi, I am new here. Just dx in June. Having 2nd surgery next Monday because a margain came back negative. I have had a biospy which said I had high grade invasion ductual carsomia but after my lumectomy it came back being inflatrating lobular carsomia. This is weird to me. Has this happened to anyone else. I have confidence…