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Second opinions
I've read about getting second opinions to be sure treatment is right. Did anyone do that, which doctor and what was the outcome?
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Going crazy with worry
Ok everyone will probably think I am crazy and I will not disagree. I have had 4 rounds ac and 2 rounds taxotere 2 more to go. In the last week I have had this ache in my ribs on the same side as cancer it feels like I have a huge bruise there but there is nothing, I haven't bumped it or anything that could of hurt it. So…
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How much time before treatment?
Lumpecomy done June 20 with diagnosis of stage 1, less than 1 cm cancer. Re-excision on July 18 and lymph node biopsy were negative. Another re-excision is planned on August 8. It's an issue with clear margins. Breast Surgeon and Radiologist feel this is appropriate because cancer cells are in one small area. Appointment…
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Cancer Killing Marrage???
I temporary left my husband, my treatment is over unless something comes back on blood work Aug 14th Then get expander's out in dec. implants put in and now my marriage is falling apart, nothing legal me and daughter staying with mom and going to try and work it out through church minister. the is the one year aniversery…
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thanks
Thank you all for responding to my question about how to answer folks who ask if I am cancer free. It is good to know that my mixed feelings are common. I like the comparison with losing a child. Our first child was stillborn. While I consider myself to the the parent of 3, when folks ask about my family, or when we…
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Join me and ACS! (LOL)
I have been working with the great people at ACS, most notably our own Dana and Brian from ACS/CAN (Cancer Action Network). There is a new page at http://action.acscan.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cancer_survivors_network Check it out when you have a moment! Hugs, Kathi
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thanks
Thank you all for responding to my question about how to answer folks who ask if I am cancer free. It is good to know that my mixed feelings are common. I like the comparison with losing a child. Our first child was stillborn. While I consider myself to the the parent of 3, when folks ask about my family, or when we…
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What to say?
Bill's posting the other day started me thinking, and I still have not come up with an answer for myself. What should I say to those who ask things like, "did they get it all" or "are you in remission now". My Drs. have not used those terms (Knowing the Oncologist, he may never, because he can't guarantee it). After my…
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special treat
I had such a great time today getting my herceptin infusion. Our very own NinjaMom came to see me! Ladies, if you ever wonder if the people on this site would be as wonderful in person, the answer is even more so. After meeting here, Ninja (Patty) and I were able to talk like old friends. It was an incredible gift to have…
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NED Doll
I made this suggestion a while ago, but I think someone should create a NED (no evidence of disease) doll. I think that would be neat. Too bad I'm not creative. Maybe one of you out there can take this idea and run with it. Marilynn
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Breast Sensitivity
I had a lumpectomy followed by 33 radiation treatments. I developed some really huge burns, which have healed. However, now I'm left with an extreme sensitivity of the skin on my breast as well as the nipple. It's very annoying and makes me irritable and miserable all day and all night long. The slightest touch of any kind…
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Confused with the report
I'm done with the chemo, and this friday they're going to remove the port. Monday was my first day back to work after 4 months of diagnosis and treatments. I have this feeling of "not knowing what now". It's so weird, but I cannot feel happy now that things start to get back to kind of "normal". Talking with another…
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Xeloda PPE HFS hand-foot syndrome
A study in Turkey found that henna can help to ease the side effects of Xeloda. I'm posting my experience with it here: www.xelodasideeffects.blogspot.com
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Life Interruption to the Left Please
Hi and hugs to all that are experiencing what I call my Life's Interruption. & I will apologize now for the length of this, however if it prevents one person going through what I did... then I've done my job. On May 10th, 2008 I found a Life Interruption in my left breast, regardless to say , Mother's Day , and the first…
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GOOD NEWS
Back to work Wednesday 7/30/08. Had a Herceptin infusion this morning asked nurse to relay message to onc. that one way or the other I needed an answer today and wasn't going home with out a decission.(remember he took a weeks vacation last week). Already cleared by my surgeon a week ago. Drove to my job and handed my…
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pre-cancerous
I had a biopsy for my breast mass. Several days later, the doctor called me saying the result came back as "pre-cancerous". He asked me to make an appointment with him and then schedule another biopsy to get more information. I thought it would be either "binign" or "cancer". Is there a stage of "pre-cancerous"? When I…
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Job lost today
I knew it was coming, but oh Lord, didn't want it to be now - I will lose my insurance for sure - I am the only one besides the family who is on the policy and they are cutting overhead. I'm telling you - this cancer thing is just one challenge after another. Will have to start exploring my options to see how I will…
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Zometa trial
I am invasive intraductal, Stage I, ER positive, did not spread to lymph nodes. I am into being proactive, even though it appears my cancer did not spread. I am considering being in a clinical trial for Zometa, a drug that looks promising in terms of preventing recurrence for early stage survivors. Has anyone heard of this…
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I Really Hate All Of This!!!
First let me say that I don't know what I would have done without all of you and your upbeat attitudes. I just would like to know how do you do it? I was to have my last Taxol chemo last week, but my body was in pain from my head to my toes, and I could not move. So this Wednesday, I hopefully, will be having my last chemo…
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better late than never
Hey, y'all, Sorry I have not responded to emails...very slow to catch on to anything related to email. I've been coming to this discussion board for over a year and only today figured out that I had email messages and should be checking and responding. I did not respond to those sent before this week...I figure it's a bit…
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just diagnosed
I just found out I had breast cancer. I am 29 and married. I really dont know what to say except I am scared and on an emotional rollercoaster ride. I will be getting a port soon and then chemo. I have to wait to have surgery and they are talking a double mastectomy. I am just really freaked out and would like to meet some…
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Microcalcification Question
Hello. I had a mammogram last week and the radiologist told me that I have microcalcifications that my doctor will need to watch closely. He also told me to come back in six months for another mammogram. I've been told that I probably shouldn't wait six months because microcalcifications are sometimes a precursor to…
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CONGRAUTLATIONS TO ALL OF US!
From reading the recent postings, I began to realize that there is a huge group of us who have just finished or are just finishinig up with our chemo and/or radiation. GOOD FOR US! We are an amazing group of people, males and females alike. Let's keep our positive attitudes and always remembers where to turn when we need…
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Share your hot flash tips!
This morning promised to be a hot one and my son the runner wanted me to take him to the park so I could walk while he could got his 60 minute run in. The problem was heat. I heat up on my own about every 20 minutes and that on top of the day's heat and humidity seemed a bit much. I decided to try using a microfiber cloth…
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living with a port
I am on my 6th week of Taxol & Herceptin and was asked if I would like to have a port installed instead of IV through my veins. So far my veins have held up, so that was not a problem. I have read that removing a port can be a problem as skin tissue can become attached. What is your opinion?
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Intimacy
Diagnosed in December 2002 radical mastectomy on left side in December, prophylactic mastectomy of right breast in January 03, chemo from Feb 03 through July 03, reconstruction of both breasts, new reconstruction following a rupture in Nov. 05. My husband of 10 years has been very supportive but he has not been interested…
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Shaving Facial Hair
Good morning ladies. I've been noticing over the past several days that when I shave, I;m not scraping off as much as I used to..... Well Saturday AM I shaved as usual and today (Sunday) my face is as smooth as a baby's butt. Is this the beginning of loosing my hair? I had my first chemo [taxotere, carboplatin & herceptin]…
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yet another question?
yes i'm back to pick your brains again, i have read that a tumor grows slowly and over a number of years before you actually find it in most cases, if that is so, why do some spread into lymph nodes and some don't?
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hair loss again
I have written several times about hair loss, but here I am again! I need some emotional support: it has now been 5 weeks since the end of my Taxotere/Cytoxan chemo. So many people have written in to tell me my hair will grow back and that this is a very short time, but somehow I seem unable to believe it and am convinced…
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support in the flesh
Wow, today I went to a "real" support group with people in the same room. And I want all of you wonderful ladies and Bill to know how much I appreciate you for making this site my real support group. Here, whenever I read posts and responses, I am aware of how much we take care of each other and I feel you all closer than…