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Breast cancer as secondary cancer to childhood Hodgkins?
Looking for other Hodgkins survivor's that have been diagnosed with breast cancer caused by radiation from earlier HD treatment. I have been in remission from HD for 18 years. I found a lump in my breast and will have it biopsied next week. I would be interested in corresponding with anyone in similar circumstances.…
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Alternative approaches with surgery?
Newly diagnosed with stage 1 or stage 2 breast cancer. I want to fight this thing. My family history is very bad. My sister and grandmother both diagnosed young with breast cancer and both died young due to reoccurrence of breast cancer. What else can I do besides the surgery, chemo and radiation??
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Early Detection Scare
Looking for advice on what to expect on a recent needle biopsy. Looking for sisterhood guidance. I'm 37 and in a premenapausal stage.
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Her2+++
Just a quick note to thank you for responding to my question. I am truly so scared and need some kind of reassurance that surviving this disease will be possible. I have a wonderful husband and two terrific kids I need to fight for! Thanks again and God's Blessings to all
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Swelling and Numbness from Mastectomy
I had a mastectomy in 2002. Recently I have been experiencing numbness and smelling under my arm and on my back right behind my underarm. Has anyone else experienced the? Is it normal or should it be checked into? It comes and goes based on my activities. It is worse when I use the arm more.
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Should I worry?
I have been doing well since July of 2003. Going to the Oncologist regularly, etc. Recently I have been subjected to continuous bouts of the runs for the past month. Should I call my doctor?
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open up radition side???
Has anyone opened up their radition side? I've been through the works and need some more surgery, long story short, I need some advice, my radioligest says NO, Plastic surgeion says Fine, I just need to get adjusted and I might go bigger on both sides but afraid of my chest wall not being able to handel bigger emplants…
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Makeup that stays on?
My best friend is having a problem with face make up staying on and doesnt want to go out. She is having such self image issues presently and I would love to try to help her with this. She sweats like crazy.Any suggestions for a good brand? Thanks for any help insane_medic@hotmail.com
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shame
Hi everyone, I need some really good honest advice. I have 3b breast cancer, and already finished triple dose chemotherapy (4 kinds) and radiation. SInce it's all been over, I've been in the hospital twice for dehydration and am still anemic. My POTS syndrome has gone from mild to chronic which means I black out every…
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stage 4 & husband of 25 years left me
I am so disappointed, shocked, hurt and angry that my husband of 25 years would do this to me. I am seeing a shrink and am on meds but feel like my whole world is falling apart. I have no other family here and kids have left for college. I really feel alone. Has anyone experienced this?
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breast swelling
To anyone who may be able to help. I finished Radiation treatment on July 21st 2005. 6 weeks later I noticed that the breast that had had the Lumpectomy on was increasing in size. I had a check up appointment with my Radiologist who just didn't seem interested in my concern. I have bought an expensive sports bra as several…
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What R Side effects of Radiation
Im just wondering what side effects there are with Radiation? What can I do to make the day better & how to gain my appetite back? Thanks
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ME!
I was wanted to know who I can contact about getting information about Breast Cancer sent to me at my home address?.....TY!
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Thank you
Thank you to all who responded to my question regarding experiences on TAC. Today I start my own personal experience with it. How does this work...if I click on reply next to a response does my reply actually go to the person I write it to? I am new to this site and am not sure exactly how the e-mail works. Thanks again to…
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Just diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer
I have a feeling I won't know how bad my condition really is until after surgery? The pathology report is scary: Left breast: infiltrating moderately differentiated duct carcinoma, associated with ductal carcinoma insitu, intermediate grade. Right breast: Lateral: Moderately differentiated invasive ductal carcinoma. Ductal…
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IDC South of the Equator
Hi you ladies out there! I've been trying to get online for some time now, but am not very up-to-date on technology. Maybe this won't get through either. I like the support system that has been set up and am hoping to benefit from your experience in these issues. I have been living in a developing country for many years…
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herception with clean nodes?
hi, I am wondering if anyone that did not have nodal involvement or mets has taken heception? I had stage 2 ductal tumor size 1.8cm. Her2 + as well as er/pr +. Bilateral mastectomy w/reconstruction, 4 rounds of AC and tamoxifen. Now my oncologist is pushing herception for 1 year. Everything I read says it is used for her2+…
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Stomach Aches
Has anyone had cramps or stomach aches that last for more than a day? Any ideas besides Milk of Magnesia or stool softeners?
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Take Dogs for a walk and Still
Hello my Chemo Doctor said for me to exersize well I have been taking Copper and Roxie for 1 and 3/4 mile walk and still tires me out and I cant tell any difference at all because I still feel tired .Does any one feel tired after they walk or exersize also or is it just in my mind. I'm Trying to exersize like my doctor…
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BREAST TISSUE AFTER 7 MO. RADIATION?
IT HAS BEEN SEVEN MONTHS SINCE I HAVE RECEIVED 6 WEEKS OF RADIATION TO MY LEFT BREAST. DOES ANYONE ELSE STILL HAVE SOME TENDERNESS, NUMBNESS, SWELLING OF THE BREAST. I AM EXPERIENCING THIS AND WONDERED IF SOMEONE ELSE CAN RELATE. MY BREAST IS HOLDING SOME LIQUID . IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE AFTER TWO SENTINLE NODES WERE…
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Taxol vs. Taxotere
Does anyone know the difference between these? What are the pluses and minuses to these drugs? Do they both make your eyelashes and eyebrows fall out? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Starting radiation tomorrow
I finally finished chemo. I'm pleased to report that my hair is starting to grow back. I'm sure it will not come back in as quickly as it fell out...lol. I have been feeling wonderful. I can't express how wonderful my family has been to me and my friends. I walk around with no hats, ok well sometimes I do, but the majority…
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Chemo Drugs
Hi, I just started 4 rounds of AC - have had 2 already, and then will do 4 rounds of Taxol or Taxotere. I'm wondering if the pattern of how you do for the 1st set of drug changes with the 2nd set. I haven't gotten too sick - have had stomach aches and cramps the 4th and 5th day, but by the 6th day am feeling a little…
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Message in my e-mail
Interesting, got this message that said saw my profile and then gave their profile which is Morinda Tahitian Advertising. Somehow I understand why it is here but I have been selling and taking for years and do not push it on others. This is support network not marketing site for sales people. And let me tell you though I…
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Need to Vent and Share
Hey guys, I just wanted to share this letter that I am sending to Bellsouth, with you guys. If you see errors, I am not finished editing, but want to send it to my fellow survivors. October 15, 2005 F. Duane Ackerman, Chairman & CEO Bellsouth Corporation 1155 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30309-3610 To Whom It May…
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Bone Pain Meds-Cymbalta and Celebrex
I have had bone pain now for 5 months. I finished my chemo in April and finished radiation in June. All bone scans and MRI's have been clear. I have neuropathy in my hands and feet and bone pain in my hips, elbows and upper thigh. I've been to see a doctor in the pain management clinic at MD Anderson. They want to…
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Sharing & Living
I copied and pasted this email to share with all of You-I found it most interesting-different views of coping with the things in our life...Hope You Enjoy... Your scars are beautiful. They are the brushstrokes in the masterpiece that is your life. Ancient legend tells of the powerful Amazons, a race of one-breasted female…
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I'm new & would like to talk
I am one month out from treatment. I had stage two with one lymph node involved. I live in a remote area of Alaska so I had my treatment in Washington State and stayed with my mother. So, I spent the summer missing my husband and son. Now, I'm back but my husband is very busy so I'm alone or just with my 3 year old son…
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Newly diagnosed
I have been diagnosed as of October 21st with intraductal, infiltrative intraductal and most likely inflammatory breast. My first punch skin biopsy was negative but I still have symptoms of IBC (redness, swelling, orange peel skin) so my surgeon and oncologist are giving me the diagnosis based on the clinical findings. I…
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Radiation of Neck Nodes
Hey girls....finished radiation 2 years ago this past July. I had my neck nodes radiated at the suggestion of my radiation onc since I had positive nodes in the underarm. My dilemma is this: My throat seems more sensitive since then. Scented candles burning, Plug-Ins, perfumes all make my throat tickle and make me cough.…