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Solution to my Previous Topic: Drainage after Mastectomy
Hello all, I am the one who had a Mastectomy on May 5th, with ongoing drainage. It was finally deteremined that my implant was infected about 1 week ago, it was removed surgically last week also and the doctor put me on Keflex, the lab had come back with a little "staph" bacteria in it. I do feel better already. However, I…
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What scans to get at check ups ??
Hi I was wondering what kind of scans do you get at your regular check ups and how often? I see my Oncologist every 3 months with labs and chest x-rays every 6 months, but honestly I don't feel x-rays are the best choice. I told her that I want to have a pet scan soon ?? any thoughts. My original Diag. 2002 nodes neg.I had…
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Hi to all!
Been away for quite a while. Doing great. Had a scare this spring but the pathology came back negative. I pray for all of you each day and wish you health,recovery and peace. Beth
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Arm opposite of surgery swollen
I just woke up and my hand and arm are swollen on the right side , I can't even make a fist.What in the world is this ? My nastectomy was on the left side.My arm is feeling numb-what can I do-my doctors appt isn't until next week,,..Anyone know? If it gets any worse I will have to do something today -just don't know what.…
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fingernails?
Hi, I finished chemo (a/c and taxol) nearly 6 months ago, I'm on femara now. I never lost any fingernails during chemo, but did lose a few toenails (a couple are still "iffy"!) It's not that important in the great scale of things and I'm greatful that I have fingernails, but they are so delicate! Like potato chips! Is…
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Before reconstruction?
Hi, I'm having delayed reconstruction. I need to wait 6 months after radiation (Nov/Dec) plus get back down to my target weight. I'm getting either TRAM or the other(no muscle cutting) procedure. What should I expect before surgery? Is there any expansion done with the skin before? There's lots of information about after…
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Extremely Scared
I am a 29 year old breast cancer survivor. Haven't been around here for a while because I've been in remission since Oct. 2002. I got married a year ago, finnished lawschool and am abou to bar. My mammograms are now on a yearly basis but my blood tests are every six months. I had never gotten a bad blood test but this last…
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Suzy41 - none of my business but...
Dear Suzy, you wrote about your husband's exwife "She's on depression meds and yes, it just the kids in the house with her. I have been there when she has refused an advocate or helper. She just wants it to be her and the kids, that's it." Well, if she can't get out of bed for days, the depression meds aren't working. This…
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new here, in treatment
Hi! I am 30 and just had a son in Feb and in March dgn with breast cancer, Stage I, nodes neg and no vascular invansion. I have had 5 treatments of chemo so far and one left. I have had a radical bilateral masc. I am also hormone neg and her2n neg. I just wanted to finally write something. I have been so positive during…
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Drainage Problems after Mastectomy
Thank you Carolyn and Humingbyrd for your responses. Caroyln, that was helpful. About 3 weeks after my surgery, I did have flu like symptoms, drainage, ect...and was given a wound culture and blood test. My General Surgeon said the results came back that I did have an infection with some "staff" in it. I was given…
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nipple reconstruction surgery
On the scale of things, this is a VERY trivial matter....but, have any of you had nipple reconstruction surgery and if so, was it painful and was it worth it? I had bilateral TRAMs in 2/05 and was told to make an appointment for nipple reconstruction (using skin from the inside of the thigh) over the summer. I have no…
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herceptin and low muga scan results !!
I just started herceptin ( 3 treatments once every 3 weeks) and my Muga scan results have dropped alot . I started with a 52% and now it is 36.6%. Wondering if this has happened to anyone else, and if you kept on the herceptin? I am seeing a cardiologist on thursday and my oncologist.I finished chemo. and rad. last summer,…
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Generic Oxycontin by Endo Pharm
Has anyone else had a problem with the new generic oxycontin not working?
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Last chemo treatment in June of 2003
Hello this is Marilyn and I'm told that even though is has been two years since my last treatment that fatigue is not in my mind it is real and it is from chemo treatments . Does any one still stay tired like me after they have finished chemo treatments.? I do try to go for walks and other things .when I get off of work I…
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help with insurance
I lost my state health care when the state of TN stopped health coverage. Having no idea what to do I contacted all human services and was directed to the health department at the county level where I was informed about a law that Bill Clilnton passed in 1998 where women can be put on medicaid coverage. You do not need to…
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Neupogen
Hello. I am new to this board. I have a question about Neupogen. I have been having terrible side effects from this medication (i.e. bone pain/headaches). So bad in fact that when my nurse called today to tell me to start another 3 day dose I started to cry. Has anyone ever tried Neulasta? How do the side effects compare…
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Re: to Ellison
Thanks for answering. M. and I do'nt have a real good relationship. Me and my husband Bill had dated years ago before M. and the kid's ever came along. After she told him she did'nt want to be married anymore and divorced him, a year later we met again and have been ever since. The problem is she admits she made a mistake,…
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M. is not doing well this week
The kid's called and said M. has been sleeping and in bed for 2 days now. She has suffered severe depression before her cancer diagnosois,so I do'nt know if it's that or because she's feeling worse. The oldest daughter is very imature for her age (18)next month does'nt drive, very dependent on Mom. It's like pulling teeth…
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Reach for the Sky - how are you?
Haven't heard from you - how did the surgery go? You're in my prayers.
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Reocurring Breast Cancer (liver)
My mother had breast cancer 2.5 years ago, she had a total double masctomy. She opted not to take chemo. Now the cancer is back in her liver. She is now taking chemo toxal/carbo but after 2 sessions everything is going wacko.....bloodpressure 72/58 zinc, potissium, magnsium all just seem to be bottoming out. Any one else…
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regaining arm strength & lymphedema
I have some nerve damage from my surgery and radiation that I am in physical therapy for. I have been told that I should never lift more than 15 pounds in the affected hand/arm. I have also been told that due to the osteoperosis that developed from chemo & family history, I should be doing weight bearing exercises to build…
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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…