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Home from Surgery
Hi All! I haven't posted in awhile but I wanted to let you know that I am back home from the hospital after having surgery to have my ovaries removed and two repairs from the collapse of two of my pelvic organs. The surgery was pretty involved and I spent 4 days in the hospital. The doctors feel that the collapses I…
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Please help
This was in the news weeks ago. I'm hoping someone smarter that me can think of a way to get this drug moving PrintEmail Article Tools Page 1 of 1 The headlines should have read: Canadian scientist discovers possible cancer cure. Wolf Blitzer should have mentioned it on CNN. Instead, the headlines read something closer to:…
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Waiting long even with a scheduled appointment?
I was appauled to have to wait 3 hours for my first chemo today. Along with me, there were many others. They have said this has happened previously as well. Do you also have long waits?
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Confused
I have been recently diagnoised the Stage 0 breast cancer and I have seen two Onclogist and they both have recommend that I have a bilateral mastectomy since I am considered at high risk of getting invasive cancer. I have since agreed to go ahead with it but I really don't know if it was the right decision since it is only…
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Taxol side effects
I hope someone can help me. I finished with 4 treatments of A/C and am now doing 4 treatments of Taxol still with the Neulasta shot the day after. I had my first Taxol Wednesday and last night and this morning i have such a burning on the bottom of my feet i can hardly walk. they feel hot and very sore to the touch. I…
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Chemotherapy pill
Has anyone used the pill they use for chemotherapy treatment? I was wondering if it is possible to use it alone for chemo treatment. Any information would be helpful. Thanks
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red spot on breast
This is probably nothing, but the wonderful and knowledgable ladies here are always such a help so I thought I'd throw this one out there. I haven't been around for a while - except I do try ocainsionally to look through the posts. I'm 4 years out (YEAH!!) and so far so good. I noticed this morning there is a small, very…
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Dealt another setback
While I am doing fine ( just one chemo treatment to go) we found out yesterday that my husband's cancer has gone to his brain. He was constantly tired and had no appitite but we all thought it was from the chemo he was getting for the lung tumor. Now , within the last month he's just crashed. A transfusion and some PT…
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Anyone have success with Taxotere with regards to bone mets?
Starting Taxotere 3/5. 4th reccurence, but now in spine, hip & ribs. I know you lose your hair. I've already done that. Looking forward to a different wig this time around. Long & blondish, like my hair is now. At least you never have a bad hair day, eh? Has the Taxotere been successful with anyone out there in shrinking…
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Arimidex Side Effects, Real or Imagined?
OK. I just passed my third anniversary of surgery. So, I'm pretty happy with that. I did the whole pizza; mammogram, modified radical mastectomy with lots of lymph nodes removed, intensive chemotherapy, 33 sessions of radiation, follow-on Herceptin chemotherapy, and now Arimidex. A pretty amazing trip for a 58-year-old…
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Stage threeb breast cancer
I am looking for evidence of long term survivors of stage 3b breast cancer. I had a recent mastectomy and 27 lymph nodes removed-all positive for cancer. Tumors >8.5 cm. I am on A/c, then taxol 12 weeks, then herceptin and tamoxifin for 15 months. I want to know about treatment cycles of success. i worry maybe this regime…
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Scared
3 weeks ago I had a masectomy with reconstruction right away. I was not prepared to hear that I had cancer. I am scared to go through all the treatment. The surgery really hit me hard. I am the type of person to go a whole day long taking care of my family. Now I have to take breaks while tryng to get a little work done. I…
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2 years today since bi-lateral
Hi, Just wanted to say that it was 2 years today since the bi-lateral. Yes, I must admit that I still miss my breasts, but am overjoyed that I'm still here. Wrote a story the other day that I thought about putting on the expression gallery, but don't know if I'm ready to post something like it or not. I'm hoping to release…
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clothing for beast cancer survivors
Are there any of you that would like to have clothes that would look great if you were not wearing a prothesis or have implants? For medical reasons I cannot have implants and find protheses very uncomfortable and have a terrible time finding good looking clothes. Any others?
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1 week since mastectomy
I am back!!! I could not wait to come back to the computer to say hi to all of you and to let you know that I made it ok. I got expanders at the same time of the surgery. I still have the drains--they will remove these on Friday, hopefully. I still feel pain mainly at night when the house gets cooler but the pain medicine…
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premenopausal options
I am 34 and have been on Tamoxifen for almost a year. I did have Chemopause for about 6 months during/after treatment, but my periods have since returned. I am seeing a gynocological oncologist for ovarian cysts that are presumably being caused by the Tamoxifen. Have others had that problem and how did you solve it? It is…
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Need help overcoming fear
When I found my lump 17 months ago, I was scared, but kept a level head considering. I didn't have a normal diagnosis . . . found lump myself, primary care said get mammogram and ultrasound, radiologist said get surgery, went for surgical consult, surgeon said "we have a big problem" and mastectomy (right breast) was done…
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DCIS, lumpectomy, mastectomy, no meds??
Hello everybody. I am new at all this. I was dx with DCIS (E+) on one breast at 39 years old. Had 2 lumpectomies and the margins are not clear yet. Had the sentinel nodes removed (2) with no signs of cancer. Decided to go for double mastectomy and reconstruction (next month) because I feel this will give me some peace of…
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Looking for people who have had experience with these treatments for Breast Cancer
Taxol with Avastin LUHS Carboplatin/Avastin/Abraxane Abraxane alone Carboplatin plus Taxotere THe above are 4 different treatments suggested by my Daughter Maria's Onocoligist and if you have had any of these and can let me know if you had good or bad experience with these, I would appreciate hearing from you Thanks You.…
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Good news
No cancer in the lymph nodes!!! After bone scan, no cancer there either!!!! No need for chemo!! Dr. recommended Tamoxifen but I declined after research told me that it would improve my chances of non-recurrance by only 21/2 percent. Right now I am waiting for swelling to go down so I can move on to a prothesis and have my…
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I completed radiation today!
I'm doing my happy dance! Honestly, it went by pretty quickly. I was also lucky that I had no skin issues. My energy level was compromised, however. Now on to my surgery the 27th. I am hoping to be able to start reclaiming my life in a few months. Take care everyone! Karen
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Neuropathy & B-12
Hey All, I have a question. I have neuropathy and I wonder what level of B-12 supplement would be appropriate. It has been about 1 year since I took Taxol... but I still have pins and needles in my toes.... So I was wondering if any of you take a supplement? Lesley.. I think you wrote something about it a while back but I…
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Chemopause
Hi Everyone, I finished chemo in July 05. The chemo caused Chemopause - which I assumed was permanent but much to my surprise, after a year and a half, my period is back. (at age 48) Has anyone else experienced this?
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Mets to the Bones and Exercise
Hello - anyone with bone mets doing any particular type of exercises? I have mets to my T2/3 spin bones and my right hip and pelvic bone. I really need to lose weight and I need to exercise. I have consulted with my doctor and he really doesn't have much experience with exercises for my particular issues. He tells me to be…
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Happy Day
Just wanted to wish EVERYONE one of you a very happy valentine's day. No matter how you feel today..let the SUNSHINE beam you with her rays! bunches of hugs and prayers. Cindie 3 yr survivor
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Brand New-and thank you
I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Becky and I am post bi-lateral mastectomy coming up on 2 years this month. I also had chemo (FEC+taxotere+some taxol), but no radiation because I had previous radiation for Hodgkin's when I was 19. I am now 43. I've also had my thyroid removed (no cancer) and lymphedema. I have…
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Has anyone had any dealings with this organization? Was it successful? Tell me a little about your experience please.
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Arimedex and back pain?
Hello! After mastectomy, chemo and radiation, I was taking femara (for about 9 months), but had to switch to arimedex because of joint pain. I've been taking arimedex for almost a year, but I have lower back pain that's getting worse and worse. That plus my feet, elbows and shoulders hurt too! (Don't even mention…
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Looking for hummingbyrd?
Hi everybody, I have not posted on this site in a long time but do periodically check in and catch up on the postings. I was wondering if anybody has heard from hummingbyrd. I noticed she has not posted since October last year. There are a lot of new members on the board, I hope you find it useful like I do. I noticed that…
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lesleyh
i am now taking b50. on the directions it says take 1 per day, i am also taking multi vitamines, calcium, omega tx, milk thistle and glucosamine. am i taking to much?