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Taxol & Taxotere
Are these two drugs the same? I'm currently getting taxotere for 4 rounds. I had my 1st round on the 20th and the next is schedualed for the 10th of June. I'm going on a cruise on the 16th of june and wanted to ask if i would be cutting it kind of close to my departure date. I wanna have a good time on my cruise and dont…
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After effects of breast cancer surgery
It will be three years next month since I had a Lumpectomy on my right breast. For the last year I have been suffering with a severe pain in the rib cage area, that is like an extreme muscle cramp. I need to know if anyone else has experience this? Reaching, bending, coughing etc. can bring it on, I even went to Urgent…
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chemo pause !
So I went through chemo back in 2004-2005. Had all the usual side effects, and went through chemopause (about 15 years early in my family!) Never had hot flashes, but recently I've been sooo tired, had trouble sleeping, can't remember anything, and I figured out that hot flashes are waking me up at night and I'm getting…
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newly diagnosed
Do not know what to expcect. Scheduled for double mastectomy 050807. Chemo after followed by radiation. The chemo scares me more than the surgery. I will get A/C for sure. Still waiting for Her2/neu status to come back. so taxol or taxotere adn maybe herceptin depnding upon Her2/neu status. How bad is the chemo going to…
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Please help!
Hi everybody, I am a 33 year old mom and I found a lump in my breast two months ago (the first time I gave myself a self exam). I went to the GYN for another issue and I told her what I felt because I didn't really know what it was. She felt it and sent me to get an ultrasound, the tech asked where it was so she could feel…
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Sarcoma of Breast Rare Anyone else?
Hello everyone, new to the sisterhood, I had a surreal 9 days, 4-20 found a mass in rt. breast, 4-22 grew by 50%, I was able to get mammo and US same day, 4-23 had core bx in office, 4-24 had dx that mass was malignant and of the sarcoma family, still increasing in size 4-29 had total mastectomy with sentinel node…
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Pimples or rash all over the head
They cut my hair very very short, less than a 1/4 of an inch two weeks ago. It's still falling, but because it's so short it's falling very slow now. What I'm getting is so many red pimples on the head, it looks like a rash. I don't know if this is normal, or if I have to be alert. I'm going for the blood count next…
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Trials
Hi! My Dr. suggested a chemo trial since I'm doing all this at a university and one that is an NCI. The meds are all the same as I'd get otherwise, but the frequency is different. Has anyone done a trial? Would love to hear how you made the decision and what you've experienced. Jan
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Taxotere!!!
Hello ladies, is anyone out there only getting taxotere infusions? If so how does it make you feel.
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advise on alternative treatments
Greetings. I have just have learned about existence of new lesions in my bones and lungs and possibly in liver on the bone and CT scans. I will be starting chemo treatment with Gemzar and I would like to ask if: -anyone have used any alternative/naturopathic treatments along with conventional chemo or hormonal therapy…
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Thank you for all the ladies in this forum
I want to take this opportunity to let you know that it is a privilege and a honor to know such a strong and wise group of ladies. Thank you for all your replies and suggestions. Fortunaly the results of my wife's mammogram are in and it turned out to be a cyst and we have to go in six months for a follow up. I just want…
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New Chat Room
I noticed that the new chat room is back, but for whatever reason, I don't seem to be able to log in. Where do I go to get directions for the login?
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need suggestion
hi i am really confused. I had nipple discharge in my right breast almost 6 months ago. My doctor sent me for mammogram and ultrasound. they found multiple lumps in both breasts, again I went for MRI.the result was negative. My doctor did needle biopsy for the lump which caused the discharge.That result said it was…
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Breast prosthesis (PLZ HELP)!!!
Does anyone know if the ACS donates breast prothesis and mastectomy bras to women that can't afford to pay the price of the in-store ones. I need to be fitted because i go crazy with trying to stuff various objects in my bra in order to feel complete. Please help!!!!
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lymphedema
I am going to do bilateral mastectoy, I am really nervous about lymphedema. I am now 36 yrs old.Do i have to worry about this for rest of my life?
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Mastectomy (Rt.breast)
I had my rt.breast removed in April and i'm still trying to deal with my new look. I'm married and i just can't seem to get comfortable around my husband seeing my entire body. I feel un-attractive and depressed sometime because my breast is gone and all i have is this ugly scar going across my chest. How do i get past…
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Breast Cancer
Hi ladies, i'm new to the site and glad i joined because i could ask for help and advise for days. I was diagnosed in december 07, had chemo in Jan, surgery in April (removed rt.breast) and i'm doing my 2nd set of chemo starting tomorrow, then radiation sometime in September. My question is this: when i first did chemo in…
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need advice help
Hi i need some advice. My wife just had a memogram and they found a spot in her rigth breast. she is scared and worried that it may be cancer she is 37 years old and do not fall in the high risk category. she did the memogram on friday and the results will take about two days to reach her doctor and its just cruel the…
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no answers on path report
had surgery on 5-21, second visit with oncolgist still no answers from surgery, per path report... right flat epitehial atypia, sclerosing adenosis, ductal hyperlasia of the usual type and columar cell hyerplaisa, microcalcifications assoc with benigh breast tissue. Left from first test 1.9 cm invasive ductal carcinoma,…
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tamoxifen
Took my first dose today and got very neasous about 4 hours later, started eating small amounts to feel better, it does work but it was alot of food. No wonder the dr said you can gain 30 to 70 lbs! Has anybody found something to help with that. I had bilateral done few weeks ago with lat dorsi flap reconstruction and…
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Aromasin
I started taking this drug after my ovaries were removed 6 months ago. I'm having severe joint pain, which is a side effect of the drug.Can any one relate to this problem, and anything to help. 3 year survivor
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Prosthetic Bra
Hi, I'm new to the site, but have learned a lot from reading all your postings. I am almost 6 weeks post mastectomy and am wondering when I can go get measured for my prosthesis. The camisole I have is great, but my remaining "girl" would be more comfortable with a bit of support. I don't have any pain, just some…
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Thanks to American Cancer Society
I attended our local "Relay for Life" tonight and I can't express how thankful I am for the communities and ACS for all that they do. Its amazing to see how many caring people there are and how supportive they all were. As I took my Survivor Lap ,complete strangers lined the track cheering us all on. Its the best feeling…
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Hi there, question for my Mom
Hi everyone, My Mom had removal of one of her breasts due to invasive lobular breast cancer 12 weeks ago. She is still experiencing soreness at the surgical site, just when she touches it or when her prothesis touches it. Do you think this is normal? She is 77 and in relatively good health otherwise. She also stayes tired…
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Passing on a Gift
After second DX a new friend offered a book to me to read. My thought was, i don't have time to read i'm fighting for my life here. I took it home a laid it aside the next time i saw him he asked if i read it and i hadn't and told him so. He said i might find a solution or answer to my questions in that book. Just tell me,…
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New to Taxol Many ???
I started my Taxol today, I was going to have 4 rounds every other week with neulasta shot with each. Today my oncoligist deceided she wanted to do 12wks and rounds but no neulasta shot. I would like to hear about side effects any one had that took Taxol, just today I have mild tingleing in my hands and feet weekness in…
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Blood sugar rises during chemo
A week after my 2nd chemo (taxotere/cytoxan), my onco called me saying she and my other doctor were talking about my blood sugar which rises to more than 300. I tried to eat 6 small meals, stay away from sweet and also exercise (walking). But still I am getting such very high blood sugar reading. Is someone out there that…
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follow up post radiation therapy
Saw my radiation oncologist today. I completed radiation therapy in 2003. He said he wants to follow me annually for 10 years. I was surprised, after 5 years I thought I'd just be seen by my primary doctor. Is this normal?
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counting
Does anyone else out there ever feel like running away? The more I hear about the need for positive thinking and avoiding stress the more I feel I need to go somewhere by myself. I almost feel like, as a woman, dealing with family problems is a martyr's job and the Beast will come and get me as a big prize for the support…
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worried of returning to work
I am worried to return to work. I know people have different ways of approaching us. I don't know how to deal with them. I decided that I will not be wearing a wig to work. I will wear headscraves and turban. This will be a shock for them. By the way, only my Boss and the benefit people knows about my cancer. Please give…