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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…
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All hair is gone!!!
This same subject was talked about last week. Now is my hair. It was falling since last Wednesday. Finally Saturday I had to go to clip it out, it was all over the table, the food, my shoulders.... I knew I had to do it, it was going to fall anyway. But now, I almost cannot look at me in the mirror. I think that is not…
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new post surgery
I just had bilateral surgery with temp tissue expanders on the 21st. Question is..... I have a feeling of super tight chest, tingle (not painful but close) in tricep area, I can only lift arms to shoulder level and still have two drains in. Sounds like a mess doesn't it :) I I have invasive dutcal carcinoma in left breast…
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follow-up after bilateral mastectomy
I had invasive intraductal bc diagnosed in January and elected to have a mastectomy to that breast. I am now going thru chemo and am about halfway done. Also, I just found out I am BRCA 1 and will have a preventive mastectomy on the other side on Sept. 18 (after I have healed from the chemo). I'm not even done with the…
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Taking Your Hormone Drugs
Hi Ladies, I was prescribed Evista because I was very progesterone receptive. I got the prescription about a month ago and was supposed to start taking it after the radiation. Since my finances are not good right now, and I don't seem to be getting any public assistance, I have not got it filled yet. Will this delay in…
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zometa & dental
dentist told me because of zometa use my jaw may never heal. penicillin the rest of my life. does he really know? i thought antibiotics lose their effectiveness after a period of time. i have so many questions and don't know how to find answers.
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5 years cancer free!!
A friend sent this along to me and it just happened to be on the day that I had my 5 year anniversary, April 10th. (That was the day I had the lumpectomy.) I wanted to pass it along to all of you. It really is a very good read!! Lots of prayers to all of you who await your 5 year anniversary and congrats to all who have…
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Tanning
Okay I'm going to "poke that bear" with this topic. Do you all avoid the sun since cancer? I am 6.5 yrs cancer-free and tend to get out in the sun more. We enjoy beach trips several times a year and I like having some "color." What do you all do?
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When is it ENOUGH; where is the line drawn?
I have a very dear friend who lost her friend, Sue, to Stage 4 Breast Cancer a year ago and she's still really angry about it. OK. That's normal right? But wait. She's not pissed that the cancer won but that she felt her friend didn't fight 'hard enough.' Let me back up a minute... Sue fought her cancer through 3 battles…
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Daughter's Problem with My BC
Although I haven't participated very much on this message board, I read comments almost every day and have found comfort in most, if not all of the comments. I would like to bring up a problem that I haven't seen mentioned before and it has really broken my heart. I have one daughter, 37, married with 2 boys and a baby due…