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Do CT Scans detect breast cancer?
Hello everyone, I am new to this board...I'm a semi-regular over on the colo-rectal cancer page. So as you would presume I am a colo-rectal cancer survivor, 3 months out from last chemo, Yay! I freaking out today though because I have a hard area in my left breast. It feels like about an inch around, like the size of a big…
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ESSIAC TREATMENT
Hello. I hope all is well with everyone. My mother is battling advanced stage vaginal cancer. It has spread to her lungs and liver. Her days are numbered now. I was wondering if anyone has used the Essiac Tea treatment for cancer. If so, how was your experience? Please respond as soon as possible. Thank you for listening.…
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Tamoxifin-just beginning 4th year?
OK Old timers- not age but cancer free, I am into my 4th year of Tamoxifen as of June 2006 and I am still finding I am tired so often even though I go to the YMCA 2-3 times a week. I cannot ever seem to catch up after a hectic day. The next day I am soooo tired. Is this the med, the just dealing with a post chemo/cancer…
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HAPPY DANCE!!!! DONE!!!
Yes, good friends, I had my LAST radiation treatment TODAY.....no more!!!! MAN, I am going to sleep FOREVER!!!! No having to drive EVERY DARN DAY to treatment...and all the blue marks, and....well....if you see a newspaper article about a woman with multiple scars dancing naked down the street....that will be ME!!!!!!…
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Prosthetics?
My 2 year anniversary is coming up and I'm starting to realize that I'm not at all happy with the prosthetic I'm using. My long term goal is to have reconstruction, but for the time being I'm using a form. I had a full left mastectomy, and where I have an issue is with the space between the pocket of the bra and my chest.…
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Neulasta / Has anybody yet?
HI Gang, In need of sanity help once again. Has anyone had Taxotere combined with A/C at once in 6 sessions: 21 days apart? With 6 shots of Neulasta? I had my Primary Doc and yearly Physical 6/14 last Wed. and now am 5'4'" tall. I've shrunk 2 inches in a year! I know because I was for SURE 5'6" a year ago in my chart. Now,…
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marytres
I've been wondering from november why I havent been seeing post/reply or havent seen her on aol. Yesterday i recevid a very disturbing email from her cousin. Marytres has bone cancer she is in alot of pain and on morphine. Her cousin is looking for her friend Debbie, and has asked that we all pray for her.
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Is this it?
ARe we ready to celebrate? Are we going to see a giant WAHOO light up the sky because Kathi has finally finished treatment? Hugs. Lesley
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Does it seem to take longer to Recover from colds...
Just wondering if I am nuts. For the first time in my life I have gotten Broncitus in the Summer. I have gotten it a couple of times before, but always in the Winter. It has taken two courses of antibiotics (Z-Pak & Levaquin Pak) to kill it and it is still hanging around in my lungs 2 weeks later. I finished my last Chemo…
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Swollen breast
My aunt's breast is very swollen, it is the same side that she had a lumpectomy and hand gets swollen, and now has a rash spot. She told the dr one month ago and they haven't done or said anything about it. I could not believe how swolen her breast is but her legs are very swollen and they haven't done anything. Does…
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Lump News
I just received the results of the biopsy. The lump is benign!!! I have a tiny metal marker near the lump and they'll keep an eye on lump on future mammograms. I am soooo relieved!! I have a multicolored (mostly purple) breast and a big lump, effects from the biopsy but all this will disappear eventually. Thank you Ladies…
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something to think about
A friend emailed me this today - i think it sums things up pretty nicely!! :-) Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the > best day of my life, ever > > There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! > And because I did I'm going to celebrate! > Today, I'm going to celebrate what…
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Metastatic breast cancer
I think my aunt has metastatic breast cancer, she had breast cancer about 10 or 11 years ago, was fine and then last year they found bone cancer which was being cured by treatment. Within the last several months, they said she has thyroid cancer. She is being treated with taxoter. She has swelling of the feet and they…
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KathiM - Last week of rads?
By my calculation, you have just completed your last full week of rads. Are you still set to have a last day on Tuesday? And how are you going to celebrate? My husband took me out to breakfast on my first day post treatment. I spent the day just doing nothing - because I could. Hugs. Lesley
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Encouraging, Inspiring and Beautiful...
Hey Ladies, Just wanted to share this. Some of you may have seen it but for those who haven't, it's worth the time. Whatever stage of our battle with cancer we may be experiencing, this "movie" speaks volumes and in a way we all can relate to and appreciate. Enjoy! www.thesurvivormovie.com/ Love, light and laughter, Ink
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mastectomy with reconstruction
I need some input from others who have had this surgery. I had a simple Mst. 2 weeks ago today and they placed a spacer under the muscles to stretch the skin for a later implant. My concern is when/if the pain will go away soon or is this a condition that will last indefinitely?
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delayed reconstruction? stories please!
Hi, I'm totally done with treatment (surgery - left mastectomy 7/16/05, chemo, radiation was complete May 2005)and I'm looking at reconstruction. I was really set on a TRAM, but the recovery time is putting me off. I'm starting to consider an implant, but some of the things I'm reading mention that they aren't the best…
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WOOOO HOOOO
just want to state: my mammo came back CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN, my stress test was OKAY too
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Very Nervous About Breast
Can anyone tell me what are the symptoms for breast cancer besides a lump or dimpling? My breast hurts, sometimes sort of burns around nipple. I will be having a mammogram/ultrasound and see breast surgeon next week and I am getting more scared every day. I have a rare cancer, no cure too and I don't think I can take any…
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A REAL BIG Independence day for me...
June 27 will be my LAST radiation treatment. SOOOO the 4th of July is going to be HUGE...my first independence day after vanquishing the beast!!!!! It's hard to believe that it was 19 months and 2 cancers ago that I started this journey. I have met so many wonderful people, you all here included, that I will count as…
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Breast tissue turning to fat?
My doctor sent me to a general surgeon. (my insurance company says that there is no such thing as a "breast surgeon"). My last mamo was in March. Since then I have an indentation that looks like a thumb print on my breast. The doctor told me to come back in a year. He won't do another mamo even though this occurred after…
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Good News
Well, I got the results today. The biopsy on my existing breast was negative. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!
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The lump
I had mammogram and ultrasound. I knew there was something different when technician went out and called radiologist. I have a nodule, lump?, in my breast. Now I have to wait for biopsy and I sure hope the wait is not too long. I guess I'll keep cleaning the house. Maybe closets now.
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Life can be beautiful after BC !
Hi everyone, I know some of you are going through chemo and other treatments right now. I went through all that 7 years ago, and I know how terrifying that can be. At times you wonder if your life will ever be the same. No, it won't. There are lasting changes. But for me, life became better! I was able to reassess my…
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Quitting Arimidex
I am new to this forum. My question is: has anyone who is or has taken arimidex, ever stopped taking it because of the harsh side effects it has on your body? I have been on it for 2 years now following chemo and radiation. I am wondering if anyone has stopped taking it and have you regretted it? thanks..
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Let the Chemo Begin...
After 3 grueling months filled with crazy thoughts I finally start chemo on Tuesday. I will be getting Dose Dense AC followed by taxol. Hope I can hang in there until the end. I have tried to prepare myself for the months ahead by doing the following: I cut my short, bought new undies, piercing nose on monday, cleaned…
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mouth fungus
I am 7 weeks out from my final chemo treatment and am still having problems with a fungus on my tongue. I am on my 3rd round of anti fungal medicine. Any suggestions out there from anyone?
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Lymphedema
Has anyone been diagnosed with this? uscmom63
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What options do pre menopausal +++ women have?
I have read a lot about tamoxifen resistance for ER+, PR+ and HER2+. What options do pre menopausal +++ women have after they have completed surgery, chemo and radiation??
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HELP WITH MEDICAL BILLS!!!
My friend is in her 6th month of fighting breast cancr, she's a real trooper, but the medical bills are rolling in as she has to co-pay 20% of the invoices. Any advice for resources that could assist with help paying the $30,000 in bills that she has right now?