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Taxotere
Has any of you ladies undergone Taxotere combined with A/C at the same time? I still haven't found anyone who has gone through this type of treatment (6 chemos every 21 days/ then 5 weeks radiation. I'm at almost 7 months after my last radiation (June 1st 05) and have trouble walking. My leg bone and nerve pain causes me…
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taxotere
I would like to know any side effects related to chemo, especially taxotere. I have had 4 cycles of A.C. 2 weeks apart. then 4 cycles of taxotere 3 weeks apart. I am 39,a mom, ER/PR negetive,2cm tumor with no nodes involved.
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Feelin' Bummed
I feel a little ridiculous submitting this since it isn't life or death-just aggravating. I made an appointment for a six month checkup and the medical receptionist guilt tripped me that I should wait until it was time for my yearly physical and then get it all done at once. Then I went in to the doctor and told her that I…
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Jaded - How you doing?
How are you doing?
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Thanks for the advice
Thanks to all who replied to my previous post. Does each chemo make you feel sicker than the previous? I am currently on the Adriamiacin/Cytoxin 4 rounds then the Taxol/Herceptin 4 rounds...please tell me I won't get sicker, I just can't handle it!
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Afraid to Die / Physical Pain
I'm in so much physical and emotional pain. I had my CT scans [abdomen, chest, pelvis] on Saturday. Onc. is pretty sure I have mets. Results not in yet. I have severe pain in my right abdomen. Pain meds don't help. I was dx in 10/03 w/ stage 1 hormone negative BC. I'm also HER2/neu negative. I was told that my prognosis…
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going for
tonight I will be going for my yearly mammogramm I am kind of scared, please pray for me that it will be fine. Cant help but have those fears everytime i have a test to take since diagnosed. Thank you all so much
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Chemo induced menapause!!
I got diagnosed in Nov. of 04 just after my 42 b'day. I went thru the mastectomy & chemo's & I am taking Tamoxafin. Will I ever feel right again? Is this medicine making feel crazy? I cant remember stuff anymore. I get "weak spells" which I have had checked out, everything seems to be fine, all tests are clear. I just feel…
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what do you do
what do you do in case of an accident to make sure that the emts do not stick the side where nodes were removed
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Pregnant With Breast Cancer
My sister-in-law has just been diagnosed with breast cancer at 20 weeks pregnant. Does anyone have an experiences to share on breast cancer and pregnancy?
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kinda silly question
Just need someone to calm irrational fears. Only 23 long family history or breast cancer. Found a lump went in for ultrasound then for a mammogram waiting for the results. My question is why if they are able to see it that day can't they give you answers? They say not to worry but how can you not? Doctor already said they…
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Thank You
I want to say THANK YOU:) I'm planning to join a womens gym.I need to do this for myself to feel better. I'm also looking for a support group in Roanoke Va.Is there one out there? thanks again Kathern
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hair
iam 2mt after chemo 8 more rad treatments on breast have some hair but need to color it how soon can i color my hair
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My Rant
Hi All - I have a rant that I feel like expressing. Even though I started Herceptin for a recurrant metistatic breast cancer diagnosis and am responding very well...I do feel anxious at times and have less interest in things that used to get me going. I guess metastisized cancer can depress anyone at any age. I'm 48 and…
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no radiation no tamoxifen
I was wondering if there were any breast cancer survivors out there without having radiation therapy or tamoxifen after lumpectomy?
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arimedex and reoccurance
Does anyone have statistics on how arimedex helps in not having a reoccurence. I am feeling terrible taking it and wondering if I should continue.
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radiation
I am starting radiation with implants in feb. scared. How did it go for you? any tips
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Is depression normal?
I had a lumpectomy, followed by radiation which ended early December. So why am I still terrified? I lay awake at 2am and wonder when and if it will return. I can not seem to get back in the swing of things. I have been drinking alot of wine to help calm me down......I realize this is not the answer. Has anyone out there…
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Pre-menopausal Breast Cancer
My brain is soooo fried from all of the research and reading I have been doing online. At this point I am confused and frustrated. 38 years old, I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma on 12/21/05, lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy later (2.5 cm tumor w/negative margins and 1 lymph node involved, ER and HER2neu+)…
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Help!! I need some advice.
I am 41 years old mother of 4, I have had numerous health issues including sarcoidosis, which is an autoimune disease, squamous cell skin cancer, and cervical cancer twice in which I had a modified radical hysterectomy the first time and internal/external pelvic radiation the 2nd time. All of this has been in the last five…
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What are you eating? after treatment
Hi, Now that me treatment is over, I'm trying to loose some of the weight I gained. I'm eating more fruit and veggies, but there are things that still gross me out after chemo. Salad dressings all seem too strong. I love orange juice, but oranges are out (weird!) Has anyone else had these types of issues? What are you…
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Need encouragement
I have two more years of after treament.I am so depressed because I've gained 95lbs.,I have never had a weight problem or ever been depressed.I have always been up, now I'm depressed more than I'm up. Is this what anyone else is going through?
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Hair Regrowth after Chemo
Hi, Everybody, It's been about 8 weeks since my last chemo and my hair regrowth seems slow. Can anyone else tell me how their's grew back? Thanks, Loretta
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weight gain
Has anyone gained weight after chemo? I seem to be gaining weight over the last few months. I finished chemo in July. I don't know if it is "Chemopause" or too much junk food. In the past, I have been able to eat pretty much anything without gaining weight. What kind of exercises can be done after a tramflap? Any…
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Ovarian/uterine next?
Hi. I was premenopausal when I was trated for 3b BC in 2002. Chemo seemed to send me into menopause...4 years later, I get what seem to be regular periods 4 months in a row. Now spotting daily...waiting for dr. to see me, and am freaking out. Receptor positive. Was on tamoxifen till 6 months ago when insurance stopped…
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implants and radiation???
Has anyone had radiation with implants in? My sister has to start radiation in a few weeks. She has saline implants. They said they will be OK. Has any one had this before? Any advice would be helpful. Solesbee
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nutrition
Anyone have any advice or where I could get information on nutrition and diets? I will be done with chemo soon and want to start a whole new way of eating?
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Odd Question after a Lumpectomy
Actually two questions...after my lumpectomy I could hear fluid squishing around in my breast ( after the removal of the drain) It's gone now, but isn't that odd? Also, did or does anyone have sensitivity to cold drinks? In other words, I'll have a sip of a cold drink and can feel it in my breast as it goes down to my…
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Thanks
Thanks to all of you who answered my previous posting. I am feeling a lot less alone.
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masectomy with reconstruction
Has anyone had a mastectomy without reconstruction? I would like to know how your chest feels, how it looks (is it smooth, bumpy, pressed in), how it is to wear prostetics, and which ones are good, soft and natural looking. Do the prostetics both your chest and irrate it. Sarah06