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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?…
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Femara
I am new to this board so the subject may not be new. Just wondering....I was on tamox. for 5 years. I am now taking Femara. Does anyone out there experience joint/muscle pain with this drug. If you do, how do you treat this side effect?
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Hey guys...
Well, I have been so busy starting two jobs in a year, that I have not been able to post. Just to read. However, I wanted to tell you guys something. My mom had a lumpectomy last week for breast cancer. She had papillary bc and it was encased in a cyst. There was no spread or lymph node involvement, but, she now is facing…
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Getting a Port
Hi all, I've already had a lumpectomy, starting chemo in 2 weeks but lucky me - no veins - so I'm getting a port on Monday. Supposedly this is actually a good thing as it is less painful and easier during the entire treatment. Does anyone have any info on them, what I should expect, etc? I'm totally clueless! Thanks, Cher
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made it half way
I have been really busy and not had time to chat or post.I wanted to let everyone know that I just pasted my half way point towards my 5 year mark.Doing okay,just still tired alot,more than before the bc. Been dealing with my husband's back surgery and that it didn't go well.We lost our insurance and have been trying to…
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Personal Celebrations
Today is my 50th Anniversary - My husband has alzheimer's and prostate cancer. He fell 2 months ago and is a nursing facility and will never be home. I'm taking arimidex for recurrent breast cancer - it just sucks!
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Implant rejection
Well, after 7 months of having the permanent implant, not to mention the 11 months of having the tissue expander along with all the fills, etc., I developed an infection seemingly overnight, and had to have the implant removed. (I am 1 year and 8 months from dx - stage 3 - er pos - chemo + rads). They don't know where the…
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Port removal
Hello everyone. Bad day today. I thought I was going to get my port taken out but the surgen talked me into keeping awhile longer. It's been 6 months sense diagnosis. I'm presently doing radiation and a hysterectomy in Aug. I said because I had 16 positive nodes and stage 3 I might need it again. I hate this thing. It's…
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Breast Cancer
ANyone have any info on Infaltrating Ductal Carcinoma breast cancer stage 3? I've had a lumpectomy last week next week I start chemo.Thank You
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Chemo
After my first course, around Day Four, I had the metallic taste that I got rid of with gumdrops, and a sore throat that lasted a few days, and mouth rinses helped with that, and also went through the normal tiredness, but now it is Day 14 and I feel just great. So, with 4 courses scheduled every 3 weeks, I know I'll lose…