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Hummingbird?
Hi All! Just wondering if anyone has heard from Hummingbird lately? It's been a long time since she has posted and I want to make sure she is ok. Thanks! HUGS!!! Cathy
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DECIDED NOT TO TAKE CHEMO
Hi, I had a mastectomy in July 2005. I am in the process of reconstructive surgery now. I had DCIS that had started to infiltrate. After doing extensive research on my type of cancer where there were no lymph nodes affected, I decided not to take chemo. I am currently on tamoxifen. I will be having the exchange tomorrow,…
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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 bladder looked fine no stones but radioglist saw some spots on the liver that might be mets! This very date it has been three years since I finished radiation. Anyone out there with…
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Is there anyone out there under thirty with breast cancer?
I am 26,I have had a double masectomy with the backflap surgery, which took place this Oct.31st.I will begin chemo Dec.28th.I have been healing well but my emotional and mental state are becoming very weakened lately.I had to leave a relationship with my fiance of six years when I was diagnosed because he didn't have the…
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Removal of Ovaries-good experience
For any woman that is struggling with the decision of ovarian ablation, I want to let you know that my experience with this choice and procedure has been positive. I am 47 years old and opted for ovarian ablation rather than taking medication to induce chemical menopause. I am currently taking Arimidex since the removal of…
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back flap reconstruction
I have a question. I plan on having immediate reconstruction at the same time of my mastectomy. Because I am too thin for the stomach flap I will have the back flap used and a small implant as well. There is not enough back muscle to build my breast to match the other one. Has anyone had this done? I wonder what the…
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Breast Cancer Treatment
My 50 year pre-menopausal wife recently had a lumpectomy removing a 1.3 cm. DICS tumor which was ER+ and PR+. The sential node revealed .14 cm cancer cells. The Doctor wants to take out 20 more nodes and then start chemo and radiation therapy. We consulted with three Doctors two say take out the nodes and one say used…
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Once again...
Well here I am sitting with another lump that not only does no one else really feel without me showing them. Seems I have been here before just not breasts, seems my ear and jaw joint is the place. Yes it probably is lymph node even though I have had it since May and has grown a bit. I finally went back to my Cancer clinic…
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Is this an unusual approach?
Hi All: A friend of my cousins was just dx'd with Invasive ductal bc. 7mm tumor. She had needle biopsy which came back inconclusive. She then had excisional biopsy. When I asked about her path report, she said they were "going" to do test for Her/2neu later on. She did not know whether she was Hormone + or - but had seen…
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breast reconstruction options
I will be undergoing bilateral mastectomies next month and would like to have reconstructions at the same time. Has anyone had a tram flap reconstrction for one side and a silicone implant for the other. If so I would be interested in talking to you. Thanks
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Long term effects of Taxol on taste buds
I am a 69yr old female Survivor of breast cancer. Its been 14 months now and my food still tastes nasty , I am presently on Anastrazole 1mg daily. Can any one give me some insight one why it is taking my taste buds so long to return to normal or is there any remedy that you can reccomend?
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Breast Cancer
Hi, I just found out that I have breast Cancer need some one to chat with.
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Anyone under 40 taking Arimidex??
I've posted before and need new advise! I've recently had a worlwind. I'm 37 and discovered a lump one morning last week, called the doctor right away. Got an appointment that day and he sent me that day to have a mamm and ultrasound. They preformend a needle biopsy that day and extracted the tissues within the cyst/lump…
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Re: has any one noticed when you get tired and out of energy
It has been two years since I finished chemo treatments and I find out when I get tired like I am right now I get a sore Throat and get sick because my system runs low does any one else notice this. Or am I the only one . I got a sore throat before Thanksgiving and was sick all weekend and still have sore Throat. I'm on an…
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breast cancer that spread to the lungs
anyone w/experience w/the above? if so could you give a brief history and prognosis. i am doing research for a friend who has absolutely no idea how to research and has not received any info from her doctor. greatly appreciate it.
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Aromasin vs Femara
Is anyone on Aromasin and if so, what are your side effects and thoughts on this drug. I am a 4 1/2 yr, stage 1 survivor (lumpectomy, clean nodes,radiation and 6 mos chemo). I was on Tamoxifen for 18 months then was put on Femara 18 months ago. Due to severe joint pain the onc took me off Femara for a month and said if the…
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Sex and Intimacy ... Gone?
I am 38 and 2 months into my process of stage 1 breast cancer, full mastectomy, sentinal node surgery, expanders put in and now chemo. At the time of my life where I really need my husband, he seems to have emotionally and physically left the building. My husband is a person who was always very expressive and would love to…
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newly diagnosed at 29.
Hello. I just joined today and I am in need of talking to other people hopefully of my age. I just turned 29 and found out I have breast cancer. I have had a partial mastectomy with a sentinal node biopsy. The margins of the surgery came back pos. and lymph nodes neg. Which is good. But I do have to go back for a full…
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I need some advice for panic
Hi. I received some unexpected news from my most recent mammogram/ultrasound/stereotactic biopsy that my right breast mass is intraductal carcinoma. I've tried to calm myself down and even saw my surgeon 2 days ago and immediately after that I felt somewhat relieved, even though he explained all the different possible…
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Breast Reduction Surgery after BC
If you have seen my posts you may know that I had BC in 2000 and discovered a recurrence this year in April. It came back to my spine. Treatment is coming along. Haven't been able to stablize the tumor markers yet but the hot spots seem to be resting. Okay ... my question is... has anyone had breast reduction while being…
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chemo first, mastectomy, radiation
Diagnosed Sept. '05 - Invasive ductal carcinoma, right breast 5cm tumor; my breast surgeon recommended AC then T; mastectomy; radiation then tamoxifin. Any one been down the neoadjuvant road? I finished my AC, few side effects, now I've begun T. My oncologist said, because I've done chemo before surgery, it will be…
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Diagnosed with DCIS, ER+, PR+ and HER 23%. I have had two opinions for treatment
Diagnosed with DCIS, ER+, PR+ and HER 23%. I have had two opinions for treatment and they are both different. One scheduled a lumpectomy right away and discussed chemo and radiation. The other wants to do genetic testing and then if my genetic test comes back + to do a double mastectomy. I have thought and thought about…
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StageIII Her2+++ /Est-/Pr-
Hi, I am 37yrs. old and recently diagnosed at stageIII b/c. I am totally frightened of what the future holds and I am finding great comfort on this website. I guess I am reaching out to see if anyone has been diagnosed as Her2+++. It seems to be a stinky situation to be in. (as is all b/c diagnosis.) Thank you to all you…
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Diagnosed with DCIS? Advise Anyone???
I've recently been diagnosed with Stage 0 DCIS. The tissues in my lump were tested normal - the fluid in my lump/cyst was tested for early stages of DCIS. During the needle biopsy, they extracted the entire tissue through sampeling and drained all the fluid. Looking for advise on what I should be feeling right now? I'm…
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Weight loss after all this?
Hi! I'm 6 months out from radiation (35 treatments)after left mastectomy (3B, lobular, HER neu)12 chemo treatments (8 A/C,4 taxol), currently on Femara. During all this I've gained about 45 pounds, and I would really like to lose them. I am a lifetime member at weight watchers, but I just can't seem to get back into weight…
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Getting pregnant after BC treatment
I am 35 years old and was diagnosed with stage II BC in June 2005. I just completed 4 cycles of EC and am starting the last 4 of Taxotere. The onc has me taking Zoladex to protect my ovaries and reduce estrogen production while taking the chemo. Once that is done, I have about 5 weeks of radiation treatments. Since the…
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Prayer and Meditation
There's a wonderful resource on healing from a spiritual perspective: http://www.brother-aleksei.org/ It's non-sectarian, nondenominational; and it's very easy to read and understand. It has helped me a lot. There is hope. Shannon
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to be alarmed or not?
I just joined to ask a question, i am getting no headway w/ the obs. I am 29 and have been having problems w/ breasts. I have been getting infected hair follicals continuously. They ooze a white puss and i have discharge from nipples. I also have blood from the nipples too at times. I have lymphnodes that are enlarged from…
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6 tx AC/5FU - anyone else??
I was diagnosed with stage 2 at age 36. My tumor was 2.5 cm, ER+, PR-,high grade, no positive nodes. I was given 6 infusions of AC combined with 5FU. I do not know anyone else who received AC and 5FU together. Can anyone help me understand this? Did you get 6 infusions of AC and 5FU, and why? Everyone else I know who was…