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to Hummingbird
Hi, I want to say congrats. on writing your own book! I would like to read it. I was wondering what the web site you write on is....Shirl
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Drainage Problems after Mastectomy
I had a Mastectomy on May 5th of this year. I had a tissue expander put in. I am still draining. The doctors told me to wait another month, not sure if I have an infection or if it is just taking it's time to heal. I am concerned it is infected, the area hurts and the discharge is yellowish green. I am frustrated that…
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Genes Discovered That May Predict Breast Cancer Spread to Lungs
Genes Discovered That May Predict Breast Cancer Spread to Lungs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Finding could one day help doctors better tailor therapy for patients, study says By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay Reporter Today's Health News WEDNESDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) --…
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aches and pains for how long
I am wondering how long does it take for the body to get back in order? I have my same back issue and lately I have spasms in my legs when I am sitting. In the morning when I wake up I am so stiff in my back .I have problems turning in bed due to a sorness in my hip. But after I get up and walk during the day it feels…
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Was in chat the other night and I'm back
with the results..... Well thanks to everyone I spoke to the other night. Chen is the only name I can remember right now. But looks like you will be seeing me around here. I have breast cancer. So looks like I'm a new member of another club nobody wants to join... LOL!
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World's best breast cancer websites
The direct link to my guide to the world's best breast cancer websites for information and support is now www.cancergen.com/breast It's part of my website www.cancergen.com My email address is now everest@cancergen.com The link to my Australian website is now www.australiancancer.org (To go to one of these websites simply…
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Thanks to Ellison and Idalia
Thank you so much for your touching comments and suggestions. I'd love to speak with you ladies again. I've needed to talk with people who are going through the same thing M. is. I do care.
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pammycake and first appt
Pammycake - how did your first chemo appt go. Thinking of you. Mary
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Mother of Stepchildren has Breast Cancer
I would like to get advice on helping the kids deal with their mothers cancer. She is in stage four and has had her breast removed. She was diagnosed two years ago and at that time only given three months to live. She is in remission now and taking a chemo pill. The kids ages are 17,13, and 9. I love these kids and do'nt…
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Starting Treatments
Hi, Thank you everyone for responding to my first topic, I have found out support is everything. I have had surgery now and in 2 weeks I start Chemo then Radiation. I go to Barnes in St Louis. They have a new radiation treatment and they put a cathader in and put in radation beans, anyone know anything about this? Hope…
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Need to make a decision
Kerri has just had a mastectomy. The tumor was ductal, about 1.5 centimeters. We opted for mastectomy instead of lumpectomy because Kerri had an aneurysm 8 years ago and had dementia, we all felt she would not lay still for the radiation. The doctors thought it would be too dangerous. They removed the tumor and 10 lymph…
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Cancer Bomb Research
This was on MSN-Today, Cancer bomb zaps tumor cells in mice Treatment could have the same effect in humans, scientists say Updated: 1:16 p.m. ET July 27, 2005 LONDON - A smart anti-cancer bomb that acts like a Trojan horse can penetrate deep into tumors where it explodes and destroys cancerous cells without harming healthy…
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BLESSINGS
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who won't survive the week. If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 20 million people around the world. If you attend…
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Tamoxifen and Pregnancy??
I was diagnosed in 08-01. I have been on Tamoxifen since 06-02. I want to go off the Tamoxifen to try and get pregnant at 3.5 years instead of waiting for the five year mark. I am getting conflicting advice from my doctors, some of them say go for it, others tell me that a pregnancy will cause my cancer to come back. (I…
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Tamoxifen and Weight Gain
I've been on Tamoxifen for three years now. I've gained 30 pounds. I'm not sure if it's the Tamoxifen, but have heard other women state the same fact. Anyway, I've been working out religously and eating well and still can't lose a pound. Has anyone had success with losing weight on Tamoxifen?
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Question / Poll for BC survivors
Hi guys, my name is Kath and I am a BC survivor. I have some questions I wanted to ask you. Please cut and paste this email into a new one and answer my questions it would help me so much. Thanks 1. When you were diagnosed with cancer were you: A. Meat Eater B. Vegetarian- diary and fish C. Vegan 2. Have you changed your…
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FOLLOW UP TREATMENTS
I'm totally confused. Upon completion of my Chemo - the oncologist waved me out and did NOT indicate ANY type of follow-up. After chemo I endured radiation - the radialogist had great communication skills and when asked "where do we go from here?" - his reply was to keep it simply. instead of seeing the general doctor;…
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just diagnosised
I just got diagnosised with invasive ductual carcinoma, not in the lymph nodes, thank goodness. what is next? any ideas?
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Re: Learned something tonight at Church
Hello this is Marilyn and tonight our minister started his talk about his wife being diagnosed with cancer which brought tears to everyones eyes because we are all in this together. Read Philippians 1:16-27 . We can make have a bad situation like cancer happen to us but we can turn it around and make it be a good thing…
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1st chemo appointment...what should I expect??
I have my 1st visit with the chemo dr on Monday. I am unsure of what to expect. Can anyone tell me what to expect?
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Mastectomy Reconstruction ?
I've a 5 year breast cancer survivor and I've had scares since. I'm thinking of having a double mastecomy / reconstruction done, but scared...how painful, is the reconstruction worth it, do you still have feelings in your breasts afterwords - any words of advise?
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Breast Cancer
I have just been diagnosed with t2 evasive cancer. 12 of 17 lymph nodes effected. Is there anyone who has gone through this.
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Chemo and Radiation
I just had a lumpectomy and was told that I would have to do chemo and radiation. I am not completely understanding. Can someone shed some light on the subject? Any information is greatly appreciated!!
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Radiation Side Effects
I just finished 28 doses if sron radiation 2 weeks ago and have what looks like second degree burns aross my chest and mostly under my arm. Is this normal? Radiologist said it is, oncologist was very upset when he saw it and I have never heard of it. Any relies would be appreciated. Thanks. Barb
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Radiation with Reconstruction
I had a mastectomy with reconstruction from my belly. I am concerned about radiation and any effect it may have on new breast. Other than the burning, are there any other side effects?
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Went Through Chemo two years ago
Hello my name is Marilyn and I went through a Total of Four Chemo Treatments two years ago and I read in a magazine that Chemo treatments can leave a person fatigued for years . I lost all my hair two years ago because I was on the hardest .Fourteen years ago I was on six months of Chemo treatments and I still stay tired .…
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Donating Blood
I had always been a regular blood donor up until my breast cancer dx. I have gotten conflicting information regarding my eligibility as a donor since having chemo and Herceptin. Today I went to a blood center (NY) since it's a year that I finished the Herceptin and they turned me down. I must wait another year. Anyone else…
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Newly diagnosed and scared...
I am new to the chat room and really scared right now. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer with 12 of 15 lymph nodes positive. Also estrogen and progesterone negative. I will start my chemo protocol next week with Adriamycin/cytoxas. Anybody have advice, experiences or prayers for this 40 year old mother of 2 (7…
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Diagnosed at StageIV
I was diagnose by having blurred vision, the opthamologist saw a tumor in my eye that only comes from BC mets. Mammo was neg, ultrasound showed fibroadenoma that FNA turned up to have ICD in it and now I have a painful lump. Just got diagnosed yesterday
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Diagnosed siblings
Hi everyone! Its been a few months since I've posted but I needed to vent. I'm halfway through my treatment (4 cycles of chemo out of 8) and I'm feeling really horrible. The chemo is taking such a toll on me. I just finished the last AC and going on Taxerol next week. The AC was horrible for me. Any advice on the Taxerol?…