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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.…
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reconstruction after mastectomy
Just need some info. from anyone who opted for reconstruction after the mastectomy. My mom is 72 and will be having a double mastectomy next month. She has lobular carcinoma. The surgeon will test a lymph node as he does the mastectomy and if all is clear,a plastic surgeon will put in the first implants during the same…
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chemobrain
Can anyone tell me if anything new is on the horizon for chemobrain? My 32 year old daughter just finished up surg, shemo and radiation one year from diagnosis with stage III and has tried to start school. She's having all kinds of trouble putting sentences together. Oddly enough math does not seem to be a problem…
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new hair - slow process
Hi Everyone! I finished chemo in July. My hair is starting to grow back but it seems like such a slow process! I have been using a product called Nioxin. I'm not sure if it is helping or not. Just wondering how long it took for your hair to get a decent length. I'm hoping by Christmas mine will be long enough to feel…
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it was the gall bladder!
Hello my fellow survivors! I wanted to update everyone who may have read my posts regarding the severe back pain that I had endured for the past two months. There was a tumor on my spine, but they were 98% sure that it is a hemangioma, and not the source of pain. On that notion, my surgeon removed my gall bladder on the…
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Faslodex - anyone?
Hi After a recurrence discovered in April of this year I was taken off Tamoxifen, had my Ovaries out, started Femarra, and receive monthly Zometa treatments. Zometa is for the bones ....the cancer came back to my spine. Radiation to the spine also. Now my Onc still doesn't like my tumor markers even though the pet scan…
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Herceptin???
Does anyone know the side effects to Herceptin? I was watching Good Morning America and was wondering why I have not been put on it. I have many other complications and that could be a reason why I did not recieve this. So before I call my doctor and bug him, I thought I might ask you all if there was some side effect that…
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Hernia after Tram
Has anybody developed a hernia following Tram Flap reconstruction? I had a piece of "mesh" put in...but, wondering if I've developed a hernia at that site. If it's happened to you, I'd like to hear about symptoms and what was done to fix the problem. Thanks. (My mastectomy and tram flap was done in Jan. 2003).
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anyone else had this?
Hi , I am just wondering how to tell if I have cysts or tumor growths or just fatty tumors. I noticed that after I had radiation to my breast (lumpectomy),and chemo, I couldnt fell anything other that a rubbery feeling. It has been 1 year and 5 months and now I don`t feel the rubbery feeling but feel 1 lump which is about…
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Taxol -Leg pain
Do or have any of you had leg pain with Taxol chemotherapy. I've had 2 treatments and horrible leg pain with the Taxol, no peripheral neuropathy-numbness, etc. though. If so what helped you? Pain meds, vicodin, and ice help some for about 4 hours, then pain returns. It will subside in a few days, but bad now. Help! C.