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    Breast Cancer

     

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    • User: "workingtired"

      Coulda, woulda, shoulda

      Hello all, I have been recently diagnosed with dcis non-invasive breast cancer in my left breast. My pathology on my last re-excision has come back with too many sections with unclear margins. My brea…
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      8 comments
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      Started by workingtired
      Most recent by jerlice
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "bettygee"

      Anybody over 60?

      I do enjoy the message board and find many concerns are shared by all ages. I am a long time survivor, for which I am thankful, but I have not found many survivors in my age range. If there are any ou…
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      9 comments
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      Started by bettygee
      Most recent by jerlice
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "SweetSue"

      sentinel node procedure

      Sorry I do not know all the correct terminology, but I will try. I am unsure how I feel about what happened to me. A day before my bilateral mastechtomy, I had the dye injected in my breast so (I thou…
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      5 comments
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      Started by SweetSue
      Most recent by sostendorf
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "mc2001"

      Fear after Cancer Treatment

      Hello my good friends, I just wanted to say a few things. Being a survivor of leukemia, for those of whom survived breast and other cancers, living life after treatment is not so easy at first. We all…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by mc2001
      Most recent by SweetSue
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "ever1"

      port-a-cath

      Hi everyone! I am scheduled on 3/16 for a port-a-cath (I think that's what is called). I'm not sure what to expect so if anyone would like to share their experience & give a few words of advice, I wou…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by ever1
      Most recent by hounddog
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "sostendorf"

      Genetic Testing/Insurance

      This is just a warning. My oncologist wanted me to have genetic testing done for BRCA 1/BRCA 2. My insurance plan did not cover testing, but Myriad Laboratories checked with my carrier and told me it …
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by sostendorf
      Most recent by troyryans
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "ever1"

      tram flap reconstruction

      On 2/16, I had a mastectomy w/ tram flap reconstruction. I still have the drain. How long does this drain normally stay in? I'll be glad when it is removed so I can take a shower. Comments and suggest…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by ever1
      Most recent by littlelindalu
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "travanelli"

      Breast reconstruction-To Do and How?

      I have completed a left breast mastectomy, chemo and radiation. Got approved for implant or tram flap reconstruction. Not sure what to do? Seems like a lot of procedures and recovery for the convenien…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by travanelli
      Most recent by littlelindalu
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "krisrey"

      hair question please help!

      Hi Everybody, I have a hair question. To tell you all the truth I thought I was pretty much done with hair issues since my chemo ended Sept 03. My hair came back really fast and thick. Different color…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by krisrey
      Most recent by zoebee
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "823"

      Thanks

      DebRoa, Jili, Jerlice, Ktinkey,JKAlley,Sweet Onion: I appreciate your advice on how to handle the aches and pains of life now without thinking it is cancer...I have had tunnel vision this past month a…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by 823
      Most recent by SweetSue
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Sullivan"

      Mammogram showed spots! 3/05

      When i went for my mamo it showed spots. No big worrie the tech. said will have another mamo in 6 mo. That just doesnt do it for me though. Anyone else have a spotty mamo?
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Sullivan
      Most recent by SweetSue
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "823"

      Emotional help

      I am 48 years old, diagnosed on Feb 23, 2005 with ductal carcinoma in situ, stage zero...there is no history of breast ca in my family...had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on march 9,2005 will …
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by 823
      Most recent by SweetSue
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "sandra127"

      Desperately need advice for my mom

      My mom had a double mastectomy one year ago followed by chemo and radiation on one breast. During the surgery, she had breast expanders put in. Since the radiation, the breast that received the radiat…
      21 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by sandra127
      Most recent by MiaKrause
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Sullivan"

      Blood count keeps going up!

      My count started at 0.5/0.8/1.1 that was every three months so now i have to go every two mo. To me that sounds like activity? What do you think?
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by Sullivan
      Most recent by inkblot
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Gramma44"

      M&M's scam??

      Hi. I haven't posted here in a while but I seem to remember some discussion here before regarding the email going around about pink and white M&M's being sold for BC research. It's going around again …
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by Gramma44
      Most recent by seeknpeace
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "bsrules"

      Scared need Opinion!!!

      Hello everyone!!! I am new to this section of this site. I have been a caregiver for a year and a half for my husband who just resenly passed away from Colon cancer. I made him a promise to get checke…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by bsrules
      Most recent by seeknpeace
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "SusanAnne"

      Anyone have a laprascopic hysterectomy?

      Finally had my long awaited GYN appointment to discuss having my ovaries out. She actually suggested going one step further and remove the uterus as well. This can all be done vaginally with the aide …
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by SusanAnne
      Most recent by SusanAnne
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "freespirit3"

      Help Requested: Mouth/Gums/Teeth Problems

      My friend is experiencing "dry mouth/achy gums/sensitive teeth" supposedly due to chemo-induced menopause. She's using all the biotene (dry mouth products,toothpaste, gel, spray/gum) and started Salag…
      4 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by freespirit3
      Most recent by hounddog
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "ckelly6371"

      Final Goodbye

      To all my friends here on the CSN site. Due to circumstances beyond my control I must bid you all a fond farewell. You all continue to fight for life. Love Your sister in this fight Kelly
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by ckelly6371
      Most recent by chris1010
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Future"

      MRI results - calcification

      Had Breast MRI last week. Radiologist says it could be beningn breast calcifications, pre-cancerous or DCIS. Have call out for my medical oncologist but waiting for a call back. Anyone have any experi…
      5 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Future
      Most recent by Kathy1108
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Nickeming"

      ANY TROUBLE WITH ARIMIDEX

      Hello, My oncologist wants me to start taking Arimidex because my cancer is hormone positive. Even though the cancer was tiny and they feel they got it all the lymph nodes where negative. as well as b…
      120 views
      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by Nickeming
      Most recent by BMase
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Trix"

      Wanting to reach out

      After one year of being diagnosed with breast cancer, my aunt has just informed the family. We are 2500 miles away from her. She's young, early 50's, and energetic. Her spirits are high. She's been in…
      2 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Trix
      Most recent by hankscrw
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "bmoe"

      Tamoxifen side effects

      I've been on Tamoxifen since August 2004; will be on it for 5 years. Had a lumpectomy in January 2004, 4 rounds of chemo, and the standard 33 doses of radiation. The chemo regime and Tamoxifen are par…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by bmoe
      Most recent by sdevilbiss
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "PJMP"

      Question for Inkblot

      In reading a reply that you made to another subscriber I learned that radiation changes take up to 2 years to happen. This is the first I have heard of it. Can you tell me any more? Here's my story in…
      2 views
      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by PJMP
      Most recent by inkblot
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "ckelly6371"

      Final Goodbye

      To all my friends here on the CSN site. Due to circumstances beyond my control I must bid you all a fond farewell. You all continue to fight for life. Love Your sister in this fight
      2 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by ckelly6371
      Most recent by wrenmorrison
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "lauriestein"

      TV news reporter with breast cancer

      http://www.cbs4.com/lauriestein Hello everyone, I am a 36 year old TV news reporter who was diagnosed with stage 2b breast cancer in June, 2003. I just wanted to let you all know that I just finished …
      124 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by lauriestein
      Most recent by wrenmorrison
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "wimpy"

      Opinion Wanted

      I just did my 1 year checkup with inconclusive mammography/ultrasound. My surgeon and a radiologist solicited by my family doctor suggests a MRI is indicated to resolve inadequate information from the…
      15 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by wimpy
      Most recent by DeeNY711
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "singer2912"

      Aromasin and Joint Pain

      Hello...I am about 20 months after chemo and am on Aromasin. I have been experiencing pretty bad joint pain on this medication. Does anyone know if this pain is a result of permanent damage or is just…
      71 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by singer2912
      Most recent by singer2912
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "seeknpeace"

      hypertension

      I know that you guys are so knowledgeable and at this moment I have no primary care physician. He did somthing unethical and I had to take a stand. But nonetheless, I need someone. My job is awful and…
      3 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by seeknpeace
      Most recent by inkblot
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "jdubious"

      After Taxol?

      Hi! I had my last taxol on 2/16. (after 12 taxol, 6 a/c) Now I'm wondering how long it takes for some of the side effects to go away - especially the swollen feet! Dr. gave me a diretic(sp?)for it but…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by jdubious
      Most recent by elizagain
      Breast Cancer
     

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