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Breast Cancer

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…
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+)…
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…
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…
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?
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
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…
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…
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
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?
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…
Thanks
Thanks to all of you who answered my previous posting. I am feeling a lot less alone.
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
Herceptin on Hold
I was wondering if any of you who have been taking herceptin have ever been placed on hold. I had noticed that I was retaining more fluid last week and the Doctor got an earlier than planned Echocardiagram. It showed a lowered ejection ratio. I looked at a number of reports on the internet and apparently about 20% of the…
prozac and ritalin for tamoxifen side effects
It has been suggested that prozac and ritalin may be useful in combatting side effects of tamoxifen use. Has anyone else heard of this. If so what were the benefits I am really interested in finding something to make tamoxifen life bearable, age 32 4 years to go on tamoxifen. Thanks for you help.
Reconstruction.
Has anyone had problems with post breast reconstruction? I had implants placed after tissue expansion in December. The reconstructed breast is smaller and flatter that the right breast. Small augmentation was performed on the right breast which is beautiful. The left side's smaller size is quite obvious and the profile is…
Arimidex and Sleep
I have just started taking Arimidex and it seems as if I can no longer sleep well. I seem to wake up every hour or two... I can go back to sleep... but I just don't feel well rested. I am taking it at night before I go to bed because the first few times I took it I thought it made me sleepy during the day. Have any of you…
Scalp questions
Hello everyone. It's been a while since I've been here. I was diagnosed in May 2002 and thankfully all is well. I feel really blessed and consider this a second chance....so I'm using it. I have had problems with my scalp recently. Since my hair has started to grow back I've noticed that my scalp tingles/burns/hurts. There…
survivor support
I am 38 yrs old and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. ER/PR(-), Her2 (+). Mastectomy with lymph dissection, and 13 out of 21 nodes positive. I am scared to death. My oncologist wants to start taxotere/adriamycin/cytoxan next week. I am also going to be getting radiation and herceptin, but I'm not sure in which…
Breast implants
I am interested in your experience with saline breast implants or silicone breast implants after doing tissue expander for breast reconstruction.
markers up
I have had two chemos treatments for cancer that has spread to the liver, she did a tumor marker after that and they are up even from before I started. On the plus side the liver functions were better. None made any sense to me can anyone out there help me understand this as the nurse who called seemed no help! Said they…
2nd opinion not good
Hello! My husband and I went for my second opinion yesterday with another leading hospital in our area. She had looked over all my med records before our arrival. She explained everything about Mets. and continued to talk about options we have. Unfortunatly the news wasn't good, she was able to tell us that I have…
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
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…
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…
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…
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?
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.
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.
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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