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Taxotere, Neulasta, Stage 4 Breast Cancer
Hello, I posted a question back in Dec about my sis who was diagnosed with Stage 4 BC in Feb 2007. She was on a hormone therapy for about 10 months and after they discovered a tumor in her brain and her breast tumors were increasing, they insisted on chemo. She began a taxotere treatment and just had her 2nd. Her white and…
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Some advice for you. And can you help me?
Dear friends, First off Im 4yrs. cancer free!! I had the works a double mastectomy by chose. chemo and all. So I was doing great and decided to put the babies to rest and put this nightmare some what behind me. I got the toppings on the cake. My very own nipples. My advise to any of you Dont play around with any radiation…
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Bilateral Mastectomy- Help with Sister's recovery.
In two weeks my sister is having a bilateral mastectomy and she has asked me to take care of her. I have no idea what to expect. Can someone please let me know what I can expect and what I do to make her recovery less stressful, less painful, less depressing, less anything.... I hate that she is going through this and I…
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Two Lumpectomys and Looming MastectomyRecovery Time Needed!
Dear Forum Members, My grandmother is a 78 year old type II diabetic with high blood pressure. She has undergone 2 lumpectomies in the past 3 months, with the last on Nov 30th, 2007. She now complains of being easily fatigued and of trouble breathing. Her surgeon says that she must have a mastectomy within a month of the…
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Cytoxan and Adriamycin?
I will be starting chemo on the 27th for Stage I breast cancer treatment. I am having a Mediport put in this week. The two chemo drugs I will be taking are Cytoxan and Adriamycin every 2 weeks for 4 treatments. Is anyone out there familiar with these drugs? I am truly afraid of all this stuff! Thanks in advance for your…
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cold drinks
This sounds weird, and I have never seen it mentioned, but after my double mastectomy, when I drink something cold I get a strange, almost painful sensation, while the fluid is going down. Is this from the cut nerves? Will it go away? Or do I have to start having my drinks at room temp? I'm laughing as I write this. It…
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Help please...Sis in Law just diagnosed with Stage zero DCIS
Hi, My sis in law was just diagnosed on Friday with stage zero DCIS...can anyone give us any info on this? Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Indydaughter
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update to my update
seof here, I went to recon. surgeon today and got 2 of the 4 drains out, have appt. to get the other out Thu. Have yet to meet with other docs. to plan what's next. My biggest problem now is tiredness and impatience...but I really have no complaints. I pray that you all have a great new year's. seof.
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mastectomy update
fellow survivors, thanks again for sharing your experiences. The double mastectomy was successful on Fri, and I am already at home and doing well. My Mom and my husband are taking care of the drains, and I am having very little pain, even without meds. Next step will be radiation, then maybe chemo or maybe not...depends on…
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Cancer Personality
I don't know if this topic has been covered yet, but I stumbled upon an article concerning the "Cancer Personality". Some Doctors are convinced that there IS a Cancer Personality but I think the last word in the medical journals is that there is not a Cancer Personality. I am always looking at ways cancer may be caused and…
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second mastectomy
HI..I had a unilateral mastectomy in sept but now I am trying to get my insurance company to give me the ok for a prophylactic 2nd removal...I am not comfortable with the prosthesis and I'm having back pain ...anyone have an suggestions for getting my insurance company to cover the surgery.
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Chemo--need some advice
I was diagnosed in Sept., had a double masectomy in Oct., I am now going through chemo...just started last week. I'm feeling like I just can't handle this. My recovery from surgery was very difficult, then when I had a mediport put in my lung was nicked and I ended up spending 5 days in the hospital for a "day…
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What Happens After Tamoxifen
Hey Everyone, I marked my five years as a breast cancer survivor in July. It will be five years on January 1 that I would be taking tamoxifen. I didn't start it when I should have because I was afraid of the side effects. But the side effects were minimal or I just got use to them. My question is: Did any of you have any…
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new drug
it has been 5 years i have been on tomoxofen now my occ wants to put me on femara(i hope this is how you spell it) for 5 years. are there any weird side effects from this drug.
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Merry Christmas to all
Hey Gals.... Just wanted to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas... For me I am now 2 1/2 years Cancer Free.... Did my 6 month Mammogram check up and Onc visit last week.. and as usual it was like being given the most wonderful present... Tonight my son, his fiance... and my soon to be Granddaughter will arrive... my…
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cervical cancer first, then breast
I am curious to know if any of you have had cervical cancer and then later was diagnosed with breast cancer. My cervical cancer was diagnosed in 2002, (I did not have HPV), and then I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August of this year. I have tried to research this and cannot find any information or experiences from…
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Treatment option for antiestrogen-resistant breast cancers, PR+ breast cancers and familial BRCA1 ca
Ladies, If all else fails and you are suitable candidate this drug can be obtained via the US FMF's Compassionate Use Program so please bear that in mind: 1998 - Additive effect of mifepristone and tamoxifen on apoptotic pathways in MCF-7 human breast cancer cells:…
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Breast Wound with an infection
Please contact me has this happened to anyone out there?
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Merry Christmas
This year has been a real adventure. The cancer journey has only been part of it. With the help of all the brothers and sisters I made it through the process. If I hadn't taken this journey I would not have gotten to know so many wonderful people. I want to wish each and every one of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS & A CANCER FREE…
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mastectomy
Merry Christmas, everyone. I am looking for the voice of experience again. I am scheduled for double mastectomy on Dec. 21. They say probably 3-4 days in the hospital, then 6 weeks recovery at home before I go back to work. I know everyone is different, but I was wondering how likely y'all think it is that I will be home…
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While I have Internet.....
These past few weeks, I have had great trouble with my internet connection. So, before I lose it again.... Happy Holidays to all! I know that for many 2007 hasn't been easy (today was my daughter's birthday....sigh....) but we still have each other, and the joys that each day can bring us. I light a star for each of you,…
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Mastitis
Have you ever had this? Really need your help!
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Challenge
I want to challenge you all to do something great for YOURSELF during the Holiday Season. Take an afternoon to enjoy being YOU, life, your friends and family. Let the hustle and bustle go. Then -- report back to us and tell us what you did. Game is on!!! Good luck -
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Twas the week before Christmas...
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the room, keyboards were silent, but mouses did zoom with cybershopping and thoughts of packages to boot. The chatters were all wrapping and decorating with zeal, wondering if the boob chat would continue for real. When all of a sudden there arose such a clatter, I ran to my…
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Christmas
I've always loved Christmas. I could keep our false Xmas tree up all year I find it that beautiful and am always sad to take it down. I love the good cheer, friendliness, food and drink. 8 months out of chemo and I find I'm looking at Christmas and my birthday differently. I want to make more out of each. Put up extra…
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Aromasin and Sleep
Has anyone had problems sleeping since they started taking Aromasin? If so, what do you take for sleep. I noticed it and told my Drs. P.A. She said that it wasn't a "usual" side effect. I have been taking Ambien CR but that doesn't keep me asleep anymore. I just started Lunesta, but that isn't working well either. I used…
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Taxol/Taxetere side effects
Hi. I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in October 2006. Had 4 AC treatments between 11/06 and 3/07. Was scheduled for 4 Taxol treatments. The first treatment in April hit my joints badly and my doctor switched me to taxetere. Pain in my joints never went away. I was taking strong pain medication. In August I had…
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If Today is Monday...Tomorrow must be Chat-Night!
So, enough said~ do your own math! :-) All I know is that where I live on the West Coast, chat in room 2 starts tomorrow, Tuesday,at 6PM. We are sooo smart, we of the Traveling Mammos, that I know each of you will know when your time zone corresponds with mine! Hugs and I look forward to chatting with you! Claudia
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3 weeks after surgery
Hi New to this just trying to get thru afterafects os surgery. any advise
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Development of Oncolytic viruses as potential cancer therapeutics
I came across a very informative site that you all might be interested in. Please allow me to share it with you. It's the official website for Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. Oncolytics Biotech is a company focused on developing new treatments for cancer patients. Oncolytics Biotech proprietary reovirus formulation, Reolysin, is…