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I"m New here...
I just had my breast removed 3 weeks ago..I'm so sore and so tired of hurting. I know my battle has just began. I did go to the chemo doctor yesterday. He told me he was going to give me time to heal because I had so much SWELLING..he said my body was reacting to the trama of removing my breast..he did make me…
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Going to Alaska...say, maybe there's a song....lol
Leaving EARLY (6:30am flight) tomorrow to fly to Vancouver...7 day cruise.... Take care, all....sigh...7 days WITHOUT a computer.... Hugs, kathi
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National Race for the Cure
Don't know who was at the race today but it's awesome that over 45,000 people registered for a race that supports finding a cure for Breast Cancer. I finally met my goal, ran the entire race. People were great, as I started to slow down during the last mile people would come by me and offer word of encouragement. For those…
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Arimidex to Femara Update
Hey all... Just an update. I had posted about Arimidex causing me problems with my feet and legs swelling. I stopped taking it about a week ago and met with my Onc today. My feet and legs are much better. She had an Echocardiagram done t make sure that it wasn't my heart. I had problems with it about a year ago due to…
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I DID IT!
thru the hoopla of all this beasty stuff..I finished my final in Medical billing/claims specialist! and what is amazing...I can still RECALL stuff that I learned! HA So there IS hope for this ole gal! Now to START my business as a medical biller... I am certainly doing the 'SNOOPY dog'dance with…
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Breast calcification
I just had a follow-up mammogram (diagnostic) to better determine my few spots of calcification. I was told that the test would take about 1hour and 1/2. However, after only 2 photos and only about 30 minutes, a doctor came back to talk to me about my results as he sees it. I was told that most are benign but the only way…
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Question about Arimidex alternatives
I know there's been some discussion lately about adverse side-effects of Arimidex. I've been on it for a few months and stopped it about 10 days ago due to bone and joint pain. I'd also noticed that I was having trouble walking . . . . . my gait was very irregular and I was feeling unsteady on my feet. My oncologist had me…
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Cantron
Hi all -- BC survivor of 2 years. I've just started Arimidex. My massage therapist told me about Cantron. Has anyone heard of this? Anybody using it? It's supposed to be some all natural anti-cancer, boost your immune system drug. Hope everyone is doing well. I don't post often, but I read all the time. :)
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change in remaining breast
I had a mastectomy Sept 05 then chemo and a full year of Herceptin that finished Dec 06. I've been on Tamoxifen since Mar 06. My doctor has said I've received the best treatments available and shouldn't worry about a reoccurance. There have been changes to my remaining breast, though. There is not a new mass or tumor, but…
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Inspirational saying.....
Found this today on one of my sites.... When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things will happen: there will be something solid for you to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly. Patrick Overton I would only add,…
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Essiac Tea - Cancer Cure?
Has anyone heard of this tea as a cure for cancer? Please let me know. They claim it doesn't harm you while you are taking chemo, or any other treatments. I'm a sceptic. Thanks, Karen
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facial hair after chemo??
I finished my last chemo Apr 5th and since then I've had 2 people comment on my facial hair. I've always had very fine light facial hair that most women have, but this stuff is either longer or thicker. At any rate it's enough to warrant comments. How flipping depressing! Not bad enough that I now look like I'm 70 yrs…
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I don't understand my pain
Does anyone still have pain in their ribs, under the arm, etc. I am told this is just the way it will be from now on, but I only had stage 1 breast cancer. Radiation was complete 1 year ago 3/21 and I can't stand to be touched or hugged because my rib cage hurts..all the time. I exercise to strengthen muscles and just…
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Not feeling pretty anymore
I know that so many of us have so many more things to be concerned with myself included but yesterday I got dressed for an inteview and after I put my makeup on and stood in the mirror it occured to me that I don't feel pretty anymore, I know it's just psychological crap but it's here and I don't like it. I don't think…
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her2new and herceptin
Hi to all. I'm a newby here, diagnosed in Dec. and taking my last AC next week. I'm in a clinical trial because my her2neu is at a 3+. I'm going to be starting on taxol and herceptin after I'm through with AC for 9 weeks, and have to continue on the herceptin for a year, even through radiation. I have 2 questions. First,…
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Survivorship
It occurs to me that all the recent articles about breast cancer seem to focus on the probablity that this disease will recur, and will most likely be the cause of death. This seems to be the opinion even if your disease was Stage 1 or even 2 with no lymph node involvement, etc. I find it a bit depressing. When I was first…
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What does this mean?
My mom was just told that her cancer is back and that it is incurable. She is only 57, and I just can't accept the fact that she has no hope for a cure. The doctor told her that she could do hormone therapy, but wants to do a lung biopsy first to see if her hormone receptors are positive. Her receptors were initially…
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HaPpY MoThEr'S DaY to all
May your day be bright,full of hugs,love and joy. billswife---> Hope your trip to MI was good...I can't wait to go to my part of MI in a couple weeks. God Bless ALL Cindie
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A better day for Mother's Day
Let me start with the good news. Last week's MRI showed improvement in Bill's brain tumors over the original one. Our oncologist will now take everything to the Gamma Knife team and they'll decide if they want to wait another 6 weeks to see if there is additional improvement or forge ahead now. To be honest we were both…
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For my daughter...I miss her....
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard His call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, or play Tasks left undone must stay that way I've found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a…
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Advice on Tram Flap in the Seattle area
I had a bilateral mastectomy due to DCIS this year. I am looking for advice from women that have had the tram flap surgery performed in the Seattle area, specifically at Virginia Mason Hospital. Any advice would be much appreciated!!
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Lupron, Tamoxifen, & Arimidex
Hi, Was diagnosed with breast cancer with lymph node involvement last fall. Have done chemo, had mastectomy this past February and now doing radiation therapy. I was premenopausal at the time of my cancer, and the chemo brought me into menopause. My oncologist put me on Tamoxifen last month and was concerned about some of…
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Radiation treatment after chemo
I was supposed to do 6 wks of radiation now that I finnished my chemo has anyone heard there is a new shorter treatment 2 wks?
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Arimidex or just menopause
Has anyone experience painful intercourse caused by Arimidex, or is it just menopause in general? What can I do to alleviate it? I am using a lubrication, but it does not seem to do the trick. Embarrased Fran
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GILDA'S PLACE
Hi everyone, Just a brief note for all of you. Don't know if you have a Gilda Radner Club in your area or not, but I strongly recommend it. I joined the club here in Pittsburgh last week. It is a completely free organization and is first class. You meet and have time with Cancer survivors, and fighters for activities,…
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OMG..I got METS
Hi Everyone! Sorry to report my last onc appt didn't turn out quite so well. PET and CT revealed a large plural effusion as well as spots on the lung and rib. I had a thorocentisis (sp) and that relieved alot of the breathing but the real kicker is I gotta return to the land of chemo....o no!!! I was first dx in April 2005…
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CSN Discussion Boards Changes on May 16, 2007
Dear CSN Members: On May 16, 2007, you will see some changes on the CSN discussion boards. To assist you in connecting with as many members as possible, who may have had similar experiences as yours, we will be reorganizing our discussion boards and merging this "Male Breast Cancer" discussion board with the "Breast…
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CSN Discussion Boards Changes on May 16, 2007
Dear CSN Members: On May 16, 2007, you will see some changes on the CSN discussion boards. To assist you in connecting with as many members as possible, who may have had similar experiences as yours, we will be reorganizing our discussion boards and merging this "Lymphedema" discussion board with the "Breast Cancer"…
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CSN Discussion Boards Changes on May 16, 2007
Dear CSN Members: On May 16, 2007, you will see some changes on the CSN discussion boards. To assist you in connecting with as many members as possible, who may have had similar experiences as yours, we will be reorganizing our discussion boards and merging the "Inflammatory Breast Cancer," "Lymphedema" and "Male Breast…
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CSN Discussion Boards Changes on May 16, 2007
Dear CSN Members: On May 16, 2007, you will see some changes on the CSN discussion boards. To assist you in connecting with as many members as possible, who may have had similar experiences as yours, we will be reorganizing our discussion boards and merging this "Inflammatory Breast Cancer" discussion board with the…