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Severe Depression
I had my first round of chemo over a week ago. I lost 8 pounds because I was not able to eat and when I did it was very little. I am happy to report I am eating normal again. My MAIN concern is this damned depression I was in. I have a history of depression and I am already taking anti-depressants. For five days I had…
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Hair coloring after chemo
Hi everyone, dx'd with BC -5/05 just got over my last chemo treatment 3 weeks ago and start radiation in a week. I don't have enough hair on my head (1") to color yet, but was just wondering when is it safe to color your hair? Any input is appreciated. God bless your all!
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Vissible breast lump
Five months ago I went to my dr about a "dimple" on my breast. He said it was nothing but sent me for a mammogram anyways because of strong family history. The results of the mammogram were not conclusive, and I had an ultrasound. The decision was to wait six months and follow up with another mammogram. Now I have a lump…
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Some good news...DONE WITH CHEMO!
I just thought I'd share. After a bout with colon cancer, chemo, radiation, surgery; I am now battling breast cancer. Good news???? LAST CHEMO was on Wednesday!!!!!!! Yayayayayayaya!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Estrogen negative looking for a support group
Hi my name is Cyndi. I am looking for a support group for my sister. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in August. What I would like to get her for Christmas is some testimonies from women that have survived her exact disease. She the most vibrant beautiful 39 year old women I have ever known. She has 3 kids (18,15,9).…
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Aromasin
I was on tamoxifen for two and a half years but with the clinical research results being so promising my oncologist switched me to Aromasin about one month ago. I knew that joint pain was reported to be bad but I had no idea it would be this bad. I can deal with the hip and knee pain but I have significant pain in my upper…
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Snake oil salesman
DO NOT listen to tajiasurvived message. It has been posted on many of the boards.....no information as to who this guy is, won't respond with anything OTHER THAN a scripted message....CSN guy has been alerted!
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Delayed Mastectomy
My surgeon has refused to consider a mastectomy at this time due to the condition of the skin on my breast. She says it won't heal. I have been through 6 3-wk. TAC treatments, and am currently in weekly Taxol for 12 treatments. Possibly more chemo or radiation after that. The cancer that had spread to other parts of my…
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have some symptoms but no diagnoses
I am a seven year survivor of ductal carcinoma of the right breast. I had the usual slash, poison and burn treatment in 1998. Since that time I have been cancer free with some side effects from chemo and radiation. In december 2004 I was due for my regualr mammogram and my breast was so swollen and sore that I thought I…
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Back on Track with Herceptin
Great Day... I got back on track with Herceptin today. I had been taken off of the drug because it had lowered my heart ejection ratio. After 10 weeks off the drug... everything is back to normal. I have been feeling great. I finished Chemo on Nov 1st and Radiation on Feb 13th.. a great Valentine's present. So we will try…
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Herception Stoppage
Has anyone who has been on herceptin had to stop taking it due to low heart ejection ratio. I have been off the drug for about 6 weeks and so far the heart ejection ratio is geting no better. They will check it om the next several weeks and if it continues to get no better then I will probably have to discontinue taking…
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My mother's amazing recovery from stage 4 cancer
Some have asked for more information about the amazing story of my mother's healing of stage 4 ovarian cancer. RESVERATROL. Shout it from the rooftops. For all cancers. There is evidence that it helps with breast cancer. There are studies EVERYWHERE. Go to Google. Type in your type of cancer and the word "resveratrol". You…
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Adriamycin
I am about to start adriamycin treatments after having several other chemos. Understand this is the strongest form of chemo available and that it has very nasty side effects. Can anyone tell me about this?
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Exercise and Healing
If any of you have read my the speech I gave you know I have been through hell trying to get Quality back in my life. If I had settled for the doctors take on things I wouldn't be able to work let alone do what I am doing now. I would always be taking medication to try and calm the storms raging inside of me. Instead I…
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Breast Fluid
Hi Everyone! I was wondering if anyone on this site has experienced fluid in the breast. I had a lumpectomy in May 2005. All is well so far, however I have so much fluid that when I remove my bra, my breast is molded to the shape of the cup. It redistributes within a few minutes but its rather scary when I first remove the…
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Abraxane
Recent diagnosed Breast Mets. anyone doing a Arbaxane Trial? Would love to know how it's going with you. I have had 3 dosoes so far. Thanks Lisa
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Lisa on Abraxane
Thanks to eveyone and their encourouaging words. They help so much. I stated on my last post my daughter we 7 in April. she will be ( 17 )in April and son turned 15 this yrs. Dr. took me off one of my nausea irritability drug yesterday so hopefully some thing will give on that stant point right now. They really wanted this…
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A positive event
I am a military member and I passed my physical fitness test. First time in 3 years that I've taken all parts of the test, usually I had to be exempt from at least one part. This was important to me, to be able to do it all. Especially the push ups since I had a mod radical and dorsi lat flap. I did the max number of push…
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Women are dying!!
Yet another sister with IBC passed away yesterday after being NED for 2 years. I am so overfilled with sadness that all I can do is cry. And then there is fear- for myself. What if after 2 years of being NED, just when I start to get comfortable again and hope this disease has been put to rest, it pops it's ugly head back…
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joy
My bilateral mastectomy was 3 years ago, but I finally figured out what is wrong with me....I have not felt joy, since my cancer diagnosis. I know I am blessed in countless ways, but I can not help how I feel. Does anyone else feel the same? Hugs, Sue
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secondary bone cancer
can anyone tell me if bone marrow transplant is good for someone with metastases in bones from breast cancer?
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ONE LEFT!!!!!!
Yeah! I'm just through the 2nd to last chemo treatment!!!! I had to share. One more, then a rest, radiation, then I AM DONE!!!!! This may not seem like big news to most, but I have been in treatment for 1 1/2 years, first for colon cancer and now breast. By last count, I have been infused with 5 different chemicals, 3…
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Tamoxifen/uterine ultrasound
Quick question for those in the know: I recently saw an new GYN doctor who told me that a yearly uterine ultrasound is no longer advised for women on Tamoxifen! My old GYN said to me before we moved "Promise me you will have a yearly ultrasound no matter what". New GYN is saying that unless the patient is symptomatic, an…
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a letter to you all
Since most of the ladies I know from here are BC patients, I will post this letter here. This however is not only intended for breast cancer but all female cancer patients. What you ladies are going through is terrible, painful, and life threatening. Many women have hard enough time looking into a mirror and seeing the…
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TAC regime
I am a breast cancer survivor diagnosed in January 1997 (Stage 3) A close friend was recently diagnosed and will be starting TAC soon. Anyone with experience with this chemo? We know about hair loss. Her first chemo is Friday & she wants to go back to work that Monday. I'm doubtful about that, but realize things have…
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checking on Deby
hey Deby how did your scan come out . I hope it was good news. You have been in my prayers. Pelona
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BC Law of 1998
Hi all I have not been here in a while and I hope that everyone is doing great. What I am wondering is about the 1998 law. I have a friend who has lost both breasts to cancer. She lost them seperately and had implants. Her implants have been leaking and she has had problems for some time. The insurance company, which is…
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Checking on Littlelindalu
I was talking quite a bit with Littlelindalu and then it stopped suddenly. I was wondering if she was ok. Sarah06
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anyone here in Brandon/Jackson, MS?
Hi, I'm looking for a very dear friend of mine, a cancer sufferer, in the Brandon/Jackson, MS area....anyone here from those parts? Just curious, Steve
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Hi Ladies
Haven't checked in here for a while but went through the posts for the recent past over the weekend and was very surprised to find some kind of flap about the content of what's being (or has been) posted here. Very interesting. Of course, HUMMER, you apparently jumped right into the middle of it and I'd have expected…