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Don't want to be discouraged
So far so good, until now. I was diagnosed May06, did 10 cycles of chemo, had mastectomy, ovaries removed, radiation complete then began Herceptin. Took test for heart last week showed decrease in heart function. Now we have to determine if decrease is from Herceptin, maybe radiation. Will see doctor tomorrow and take ekg…
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Possible Capsule Contracture
Hi everyone! It is always so nice to be able to come here to talk to you guys. It has been about 1.5 months since my mastectomy/reconstruction. I have been told that I might have capsule contracture (scar tissue surrounding my expanders). My expanders have ended up very far apart(about 4 inches and I have a very small…
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Prayers for my sister
Hi everybody. Its been a few months since I posted. To make my story quick, I was dx in 2005; had partial mastectomy, chemo; rads; no hormonal therapy due to the triple negative dx. I'm surviving. Going through one of the devils scare tactics right now with a bone scan. Anyway, my post if for my sister who was dx in 2000…
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Ten Years
It has been almost 10 years to the day that I was finally diagnosed with my own Breast Cancer. I can still remember that feeling hitting the core of my being where I knew deep inside of me that something was very wrong and didn't really have to hear it, it just was. There are times now, when I think oh how I have changed.…
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tamoxifen causes weight gain?
i'm just trying to learn about the different treatments and medications involved with cancer. have any of you had to take this medication and what was your experience? i know everyone is different but i'd love to hear about your experiences. also is there anything better than tamoxifen or instead of tamoxifen? keeping you…
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bone mets?
I have a question. As many of you know I have been battling severe hip pain for the last several months. At first I thought it was residual pain from the Neulasta shots but after a couple of months went by the pain persisted. My onc sent me to my ortho. He thought that I had developed bursitis in both hips as a result of…
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Thanks You All
Thanks for the well wishes in messages, It is so nice to feel connected and this site has given me that for so many years. Sad to be connected in such away but now wouldn't have it any other way. I do so appreciate the sharing of information because learning has never been a bad thing for me. One in nine women in my…
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Recurrence Breast Cancer
Hi all ..More news re my posting on 12/16.. I have now found out I have mets on my 8th posterior rib it is nearly eaten away! also two small nodules on the lung one is stable but the other is new raising the possibility of plumonary mets...this report from the CT scan,,Bone scan reported also the 8th P rib but there is a ?…
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More questions
Hi again everyone. I asked about swelling before and got some very helpful info but I don't think I was very clear as to the nature of my swelling. I had a mastectomy, clear nodes, stage 1 on January 17. The swelling is not in my arm but right under my arm...at times feels like I have a "smurf" football hanging there. It…
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Update
Well I don't understand some of the rational out there for preventative medicine. My friend the one who had to fight to get her skin cancer spots removed and then found she was loaded with lumps in both her breasts. I have heard way to many times now how lumps have become cancerous tumors later on and not all lumps that…
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Resvert and Carnivora? Anybody take these?
The surgeon who performed my mom's surgery suggested she take these supplements. I wanted to know if anyone else out there has taken these and if they are ok.
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breast swelling
To anyone who may be able to help. I finished Radiation treatment on July 21st 2005. 6 weeks later I noticed that the breast that had had the Lumpectomy on was increasing in size. I had a check up appointment with my Radiologist who just didn't seem interested in my concern. I have bought an expensive sports bra as several…
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AN UPDATE!!!!
We went to my mom's doctor's appointment yesterday to get the reports and pathology from the surgeon. So far the results look good but an oncologist has yet to look them over and give his/her opinion, tell us what stage she is in, and what treatments she will be receiving. All of the spaces for prognosis throughout all of…
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Hello all
Haven't posted for quite some time but trust me have not forgotten about any of you here at this wonderful board that helped me so very much! I am scheduled for something called a "tumors markers" test in a couple of weeks. What is this? Hugs, LoVonna
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Nutrition and Breast Cancer
Hi everyone! I'm still looking for testimonials on the lat-flap reconstruction (possibly having it done in June), but I'm mainly writing to wish everyone a Happy National Nutrition Month! I'm a dietitian, and have been to a couple seminars on nutrition and Breast cancer--some of you have probably already done a lot of…
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Friend with breast cancer
I am a colon cancer survivor and have a friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the same time i had a recurrence of my colon cancer, in June of last year. She had a lumpectomy with radiation. She is STILL dealing with pain under her arm, in the general area of the lumpectomy. She has been on antibiotics for MONTHS,…
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Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Looking for others with metastatic adenocarcinoma with signet ring differentiation.
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Bone Mets and Exercise ...
I posted last month about execises to lose weight and I received fantastic suggestions. I want to thank cruf, LesleyH, Cabbott, mssue and Future for the great ideas ... and I want to let you know what I am doing. My Onc referred me to PT and I now have a walking/stretching routine. I am swimming at the Y ... I always loved…
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Taxol
Anyone have foot problems due to Taxol? I know some have, is there any relief you have found effective, I am suffering awful :( Burning, stinging sore feet hard to walk, can't function right now. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? On Arimidex too, wondering if thats a side effect? Please, anyone with information…
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Stage 4 mets in spine
I had stage 2 breast cancer in 2003. Recently found it had mestastisized on 5th lumbar in spine. Not on my spinal chord. Of course it is now stage 4 breast cancer. Have had radiation and am taking Aromasin. Have any of you ever had it to do something like this? If so how long ago? Thanks in advance
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Found out new information....
My mom went in for surgery on Wednesday. She had her entire nipple and surrounding area removed along with all of the ducts that run from the area. They also injected her entire breast and node(s) area with dye to see where the cancer went. They took one node (sentinel) to biopsy and it came back negative. They sad it…
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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…