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Realistic Expectations for Stage IIIa
I was diagnosed with Breast CA in May 03. Did mastectomy, chemo and radiation. I thought by now I'd be at a point where I'd see medical oncologist every 4-6 months and radiation oncologist every year. Seeing both more frequently than that and every 3-4 months dealing with "we need to rule out recurrence". Was my expections…
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The Aging Process
Have you found that chemo treatment has sped up your aging process? I was 52 when I started chemo and I didn't look 52. I never smoked, sunbathed, etc. so my skin looked youthful. Now my face, neck, arms and hands look like I'm 65 or older. I used to look in the mirror and occassionaly see my mother's face looking back at…
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I'm not on
Hello I'm not on Arimadex or any thing like that I take effexor Xr 75 mg for depression and hot flashes but I find out I'm not the same I use to be .I still get tired to easy and worn out I come home cook dinner and they go lie down for a while. Does it make any one angry that they get tired so easy like I do .? Marilyn
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first time posting
I underwent 4 rounds of a/c and 4 rounds of taxol 2 years ago at the age of 35. I am now having a lot of knee pain and difficulty walking up and down stairs, getting out of chairs, etc. I have read that chemo wrecks havoc on your joints and I was wondering if anyone else had similiar problems and if so, has anything…
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How long does it take for biopsy results
How long does it normally take to get pathology report for a tissue biopsy? Have had a recurrent infection after reconstruction surgery, 3 infections in 4 months, now on antibiotics for 30 days. Doctors couldn't rule out a recurrence and did dermal skin biopsy eight days ago. Initial cultures are back and show no…
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BC Surgery Choices and Reconstruction?
I have infiltrating lobular breast CA in my left breast and ductal insitu in the right breast. I have had 4 chemo treatments with Adriamycin and Cytoxin and 2 with Taxol, 2 more to go, 2 weeks apart, all with Neulasta. When chemo is done, will have more tests and discuss surgery- lumpectomies vs. mastectomy. If given a…
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Still Tired
Hello I find out that I'm still tired and get worn out easy and I'm only Two Years cancer free. I had my surgery in February two years ago . And went through a total of four chemo treatments .Does any one out there find out that they still get worn out and tired easy like I do or am I imaging it all. marilyn
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Breast Reconstruction
Anyone out there have reconstrucion done? I have heard positive and negative reactions from only a few people.
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Pregnant with BC
I was 33 and 6wks pregnant when I was diagnosed with 3rd stage. I am now a year out of treatments including 10 rounds of chemo (5 of them while pregnant) 28 days of radiation and Trans flap reconstruction and have a healthy beautiful baby girl. I am now taking tamoxifen. But I have been so angry and frustrated that I still…
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Taking Strides For Breast Cancer
This Sunday, October 16, 2005 is Making Strides for breast cancer walk. It is in all boroughs. I am in the Bronx, NY I will be walking at Orchard Beach. This is my first time walking since I was just diagnosed in June of this year. I have called up friends and family to walk with me. I have collected donations. This is the…
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Wanted to say Hi !!
I have'nt checked in for a while, but I've been pretty busy this summer with working and such. M. is doing alright, actually feeling better now, but the doctor has told her that she is terminally ill and is only expected to live within and no more than a 10 year window. Which now would be 8 years because she's had BC for 2…
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Question
Does a person who's had BC ever really go into remission (or get cured)? OR, is it just always there somewhere? My doctor's have never given me the word that I'm now "in remission" or cured...they're always watching something or other. Just curious. does anyone have a good answer to that question?! Happy BC Awareness…
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Aromasin and Zometa
Is any one taking Aromasin or Zometa? I hope the Aromasin will work for me. Three months ago my breast cancer markers were way up. I wasn't on any cancer treatments for about 5 months. I didn't even go to my oncologist and the breast cancer went a little wild. I couldn't take Famera (not sure of spelling) it seemed to…
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Survivors Guilt
A friend of mine was diagnosed with liver cancer about 7 weeks ago - hospice is with her. Her family feels she will pass tonight or tomorrow. Why did I live and she is so ill?
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noni juice
has anyone heard that noni juice builds up your inummue system. pelona
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CLEAR NODES
I thank the good Lord and all the prayers from people for my results........I am clean. I am shaking like a leaf...now some radiation and on to my life again....thank you all for your thoughts.....I am truly lucky.
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Hummingbyrd
Hello Friend, I have not posted for awhile but have been reading all the posts off and on. I just read your answer to the lymph node discussion. I totally agree with you and I wish I had not removed any lymph nodes. My surgeon explained to me that the procedure was PURELY DIAGNOSTIC. I had two different surgeons from the…
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arimidex side effects
Is anyone taking Arimidex experiencing hoarseness and sore throat?
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recent diagnosis of rt breast cancer for my husband
I would like to find someone that has been diagnosed with papillary breast cancer that my husband could talk with and feel supported in dealing with this disease. I would be interested in hearing from any spouses that have had a husband diagnosed with breast cancer as well- I want to support my husband as best I can -not…
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MRI Results
Hi All, My results from the breast MRI came back today and all seems to be well at least in that area. And though I am very happy, I am still waiting for results on the PET CT I will have done next week. I will have a series of tests if that doesn't show anything, so I am still not sure until it's over. I was hoping if I…
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Me
Hi.I just turned 38.Lately I have been having breast pain ,breast tenderness,loss of weight,enlarged veins under the arm on the same side,the breast looks slightly larger than the other,and a red dot has appeared next to the nipple.I went to the doctor but she didn't feel anything,but am having mammogram and physical next…
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Question
I am wandering how many people are left handed that had/have Breast Cancer? Why, I asked is because on my local news yesterday they said that left handed people are twice as liked to get Breast Cancer. I am a lefty. Kathy
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Me
Hi.I just turned 38.Lately I have been having breast pain ,breast tenderness,loss of weight,enlarged veins under the arm on the same side,the breast looks slightly larger than the other,and a red dot has appeared next to the nipple.I went to the doctor but she didn't feel anything,but am having mammogram and physical next…
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Very Scared LDH still climbing!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey all, I saw my doctor las week and was told that the LDH that was slightly high last month went up 133 points this month. I will have a bilateral breast MRI tommorow and a PET CT if that does not show much. I have been cancer free for three years. After my treatment was over I graduated lawschool, got married and still…
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frequent infections; punch biopsy
Had mastectomy in May 03- treated with chemo and radiation. Had latisimus dorsi graft in April 05. Had pseudo infection in June, cellulitis in late July and now having second episode of cellulitis. Surgeon wants to do punch biopsy in a week. He was vague on what he was looking for. Having me see infectious disease also.…
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Husbands
It has been awile since I have been here. What I have to say has been weighing heavily on my heart for several weeks. This is definately not making excuses for husbands leaving their wives in their time of need. It was said to me that women marry men thinking they will change and men marry women thinking they won't change.…
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saline vs. silicone implants--advice needed
anyone have any thoughts on saline vs. silicone implants for bilateral mastectomy patients? pros and cons would be appreciated. thanks
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Arimidex/headache
Just started Arimidex and have been suffering from mild headaches, not unual for me, but these are also on either side of back of my head and neck. Also have clinical depression which is doing me in and feel unable to cope with anymore worrying is the cancer back although in the last month all my tests were good, tumor…
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spine mets from breast cancer?
Hi all, I am somewhat new to this website, but I absolutely enjoy the chats and all the help you've already given me. I have some more questions and was wondering if anybody out there has experienced this. Not even a month after my radiation was over from breast cancer, I developed terrible back pain. Pain in the neck and…
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New here and have questions
Hi. I'm new in here. Is there anyone here with Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma with no lymph node involvement who had recurrence? If so, when did it happen?