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mamogram after reconstruction
Hi, I was wondering if it is routine to have a mammogram after reconstruction. I have silicone implants, my surgeon said I do not need mamograms ever again. My gyn said I still need yearly exams. Is it safe to have mamos with implants? thanks, Karyn
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Survivor with Stage 4 friend
I'm a 5 yr. survivor who is trying to help a dear friend recently diagnosed with IDC with bone mats. She is terrified she will die soon. Her brain lung and liver scans were negative. Anyone out there with advice on what I can say or do to help her feel more positive? She's only 42 and was a very upbeat, strong person. Any…
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Breast Centers
Hi, I've been working with a breast center on a second opinion and found they offered a complete program of coordinating a multi-discplinary team of doctors for breast cancer treatment. Does anyone have any experience with a full-service breast center that coordinates with private practice doctors? If so, is it better or…
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treatment help
Hello. I am a breast cancer survivor of 7 years. At a young age I went thru double mastectomy and chemo. Now my mother (76 years) is facing breast cancer. Ductal Carcinoma with a secondary cancer of Paget's disease of the breast. We need some help/opinion/advice. The doc told her she has 2 choices. Either a mastectomy and…
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New Diagnosis - Treatment Options
I'm 39 years old and was just diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer with approx. a 3cm tumor. I'm exploring treatment options and considering a lumpectomy. I consult with an oncologist next week. Are there any experiences with having chemo. prior to surgery? What were your experiences?
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need info on breast cancer
they found another lump after my mamogram and they want me to wait another 6 months to see if it has changed. what do i do. had chemo & radation. on nothing now except paxel cr.25mg.
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PET scan any false reports
Hello! thanks for reading my post. Has anyone had a PET Scan that showed cancer and then was told it is wrong? Mine showed lung cancer after my breast cancer and I see Dr. tomorrow for second opinion. Please help! Worried sick here in MI.
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Tissue expander reconstruction
I have had implants after tissue expander reconstruction - bilateral. I am experiencing horrible muscle tightnes and "knots" or trigger points throughout shoulder, neck, arm and chest areas. The pain can become intolerable. I have sought relief through phyysical therapy, massage, chiropractic, accupuncture and pain…
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from tamoxifen to femara
after more then a year of hotflashes the doctor said I am in memopause. So I have been switched to femara from tamoxifen. Has anyone else had this switch ??? What kind of side effects do you have ????
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My message of hope for the new year
My name is Sandy Howard and I am a survivor!! I survived the poison, cut and burn, and have been taking Tamoxifen for 2 years. After my treatment ended I expected pure euphoria, absolute relief and bliss. I was dead wrong. I was anxious, I cried, I was depressed, I had major insomnia, I was an emotional trainwreck. Can…
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Need to know something...
I need to know something... a friend of mine who posted here with some very good, allbeit controversial, information was advised to no longer use this site to post medical information. This person was told this site was for discussion of feelings and sharing of emotions and how "to cope not treat". I need to know how the…
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Careers after cancer & a dash of FURY
I started this evening off searching the web for career help for survivors and ending up here. This is my first time on a cancer chat site (I usually make it a point to avoid talking about my disease or initiating contact with other survivors) and I feel tears and a rant coming on... I am a 25 year-old Harvard Law student…
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tamoxifen: I need help understanding
In February 2003 I thought I was losing my daughter to breast cancer. Just the diagnosis put me in shock. She had surgery in Feb. to remove two tumors from her left breast. She is estrogen positive and went through the treatment of AC/T. She has now been on tamoxifen for one year and I feel as though I have lost her again.…
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Pet scan shows lung cancer now
Hello everyone! Thanks for letting me share this with you all. I was diagnosed July of 2004 with invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 3 with tumor of 4.5cm. I had Chemo and radiation after having a double mastectomy and now after MANY (7) reconstruction surgeries, last one Dec.6th. I am and have been through out, in alot of…
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Numb - tingling fingers - Herceptin
I have a new problem that my drs. don't think is related to my Herceptin. My little finger and just past my wrist on the outside of the hand are numb and tingly (like your hand feels when it "falls asleep"). I don't have a port and get a new IV every three weeks in that hand. Has anyone out there had this happen to them…
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nails fall off?
Hi - I had one round of Taxotere (after 4 rounds of AC). The taxotere was extremely bad on my hands - got very swollen, now are peeling, and my nails hurt a ton which the nurses say is almost a given that they will fall off....I've started on vitamin B6 which may help, and actually the doctor switched me to Taxol which I…
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Read This Quick...
Apparently CSN has decided to censor my posts, either that or I am terribly mistaken and a post I typed just never made it to the board...so here goes again. From CSN "The discussion boards, as well as the other features of the Cancer Survivors Network, are designed for the exchange of support and anecdotal information,…
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femara
I am new to this site. I am a 7 year survivor of stage 2 estrogen pos breast cancer. Following chemo, I had five years of tamoxifen and have now been on Femara for 1.5 years. Side effects were not too bad at first but for the last 6 months I have been experiencing muscle pain, joint pain and extreme fatigue. My Alk (SGPT)…
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Depressed
I've had cancer. My next door neighbor had cancer. The man across the street died of cancer. The woman two doors up from him had cancer. Now my cat may have cancer. I feel all this pressure to be positive, and have a good attitude, but frankly, I'm all out.
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Looking for reassurance
I was wondering if anyone else has encountered this.....I am now 48, was dx in August with IDC, they removed 5 nodes-all neg!-tumor 1cm,er+,pr+,had lumpectomy and rads and am now on tamoxifen. My question is this....I have a lump under my arm that is tender. I have an appt with my onc in 2 wks. My surgeon wasn't concerned…
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Right treatment?
Have recently been diagnosed with StageIV breast cancer(ER+)with multiple bone lesions. Have started on Femara to reduce tumour. Onc suggesting mastecomy in 3-6months when tumour shrunk. No signs of lymph involvement. Also started bisphosphonates. Had one dose Zometa, bad reaction, changed to Aredia with only slight…
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Tamoxifen/Arimidex Side Effects
I started taking Tamoxifen in December 2004 and have coughed ever since. Stayed on it for two months, started Arimidex and am still coughing six months later. Has anyone had this side-effect? The cough is very annoying to me and to all around and is a very hard cough.
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Discomfort from neulasta
I received my first neulasta shot yesterday and by last night I was feeling achey in my right femur. Can the bone discomfort start that soon or is this just anticipatory phantom pain?? Thanks
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discontinuing tamoxifen
How many pre-menopausal women have stopped tamoxifen early? I would like to hear your stories of why and how you feel about risk factors associated with early discontinuing. Thanks, Louise
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Tamoxifen
Hello to my friends out there! I was just wondering....I have finished my rads and have started taking Tamoxifen. I've been taking it for less than a week and wanted to ask those of you who experieced side effects - how long after starting to take the pill did the side effects start? I'm hoping I'm one of the lucky ones…
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help help afraid
Just had a ultrasound due to pain under my right rib, mid section and a bit in my back. I thought maybe gallbladder. GP called today gall ballder looked fine no stones but radioglist saw some spot on the liver that might be mets! This very date has been three years since I finished radiation. Anyone out there with liver…
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other shoe fell
Yes I have two or three liver mets, maybe one in lymph node. Have a port on Monday, Muga scan, and liver biopsy. We have hopes that the tumors will respond to some of the many chemos she will try and they won't kill me. Rememeber I am the gal who went no sugar, no meat no dairy I told you I would let you know if it worked,…
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follow up after Tamoxifen
Hi, I don't get to this site as often as I used to so I may have missed discussions about what to do after 5 years onTamoxifen. Like many others I feel I want to continue some form of treatment, it seems I need to do that for my own peace of mind. Has anyone tried Femara? I just received some info on it but haven't checked…
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radiation
To answer to all the questions, I'm 46 and have 2 teenagers. Yes, I live in USA. The tumor was .6 cm. They inserted a "ballon" in my breast and the radiation will go tru a " port " that was also inserted. They said that because is so small radiation is all I will need. I wa dx with colon cancer a year ago...now I'm on…
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Read debbborra Depressed
Dear debbborra - I read your posting from a couple weeks ago and thought you must live on my street. Of the 30 homes on my street 20 of the residents have had cancer (me included). I live in MD and our state does have a high incidents of cancer of all types. It is depressing to see so many people suffering and dying ... I…