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arimidex
I am just starting arimidex. I am not experiencing much joint pain but am wondering what I might do to protect my bone health. Is glucosamine/chondroitin a good option?
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Breast Cancer has Spread to Her Lung
Hello to All.. I'm new to this site, And myself do not have cancer.. However the most important women in my life does, My Grandmother.. She found out in 1983 she had breast cancer and later took chemo and radiation and had her right breast removed, and then did great (other than being sick from chemo) then back in 1999 her…
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Good news/ bad news
Went over the results of my latest bone scan with the oncologist. The good news is the areas that were radiated look great. The bad news is they found a lot of new mets in my ribs. Bad news - the onc thinks the femara has stopped working. Good news - he's switching me to faslodex beginning next treatment and I won't have…
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Just starting taking TAMOXIFEN / And guilty feelings of feeling good.
Hello there, I just starting taking TAMOXIFEN on the first day of 2005, and would like to hear about your experience with it, so far I feel fine, except that sometimes I feel pain in the lower abdomen, is that normal? My period also stopped, but sometimes I feel bloated and discomfort. Also, I'm done THANKS GOD with chemo…
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Mastectomy/Prosthesis Bathing Suits
I have two very expensive (size 10) bathing suits to use with prosthesis that I would like to give to a new owner that could use them. Does anyone know anyone that would like them. They were very expensive ($100 each) and I hate to throw them away.
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barium for bone scan
Anyone have any suggestions how to drink all that barium before the bone scan. It looks like so much to keep down...doctor saays I need it along with other studies to monitor how we aredoing but last year I had a scan without a contrast material. Just wondering....Thanks...
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STARTING RADIATION
AFTER FINDING AND REMOVING A VERY SMALL CANCER 1/3" AND LYMPH NODES REMOVED (2)AND THEY ARE CLEAR. THEY WANT ME TO HAVE RADIATION. I REALLY HATE TO DO THIS BUT I AM TOLD IT IS IMPORTANT. HAVE ANY OF YOU HAD REALLY BAD RESULTS. I HEAR IT CAN BURN YOU. WILL MY REMAINING BREAST LOOK AWFUL. HELP . I AM SCARED OF THIS…
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TRAM and Thoracic Epidural
I am scheduled for a TRAM in March. The surgeon said he wants to include the thoracic epidural (besides general anesthesia) for pain management. Can't find much on the web. Anyone have one, did it help with post op pain? Did you have any side effects? Appreciate any help you can give me. Future
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Keep on keeping on
Sorry I haven't been around for a few weeks. I got a job! It just sort of fell into my lap, but I am really enjoying it. I am busy managing a small office and learning stuff everyday. I never thought when I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer with bone and lung mets, that I would ever have a fairly normal life again.…
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Need help for Friend's Depression
My friend's been on Zoloft for the last few years. She was recently diagnosed with bc, had a mastectomy, and is currently in chemo. Now the Zoloft isn't working even with increasing the dosage. She's going to see her doctor in a couple of weeks, but is trying to find out what other bc survivors have been using. Anyone…
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procrit and side effects
I had an injection of procrit yesterday, after starting AC chemo last week, and being anemic (also very low white count, so I'm on cipro also). Today my hips and hands ache, and I've got a burning pain in my esophagus. Anyone else on procrit that can give me any ideas about these side effects. I looked at the procrit web…
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metastic breast cancer
Is there anyone out there with metastic breast cancer? My breast cancer spread to my bones, overies and most likely my lungs. I am currently taking only Arimidex. I would love to hear from anyone in a similiar situation or anyone who knows someone with advanced breast cancer.
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Just Beginning
I was just recently diagnosed and about to start chemo, with a port being put in on Friday. I am terrifed and so overwhelmed about dying, hair loss, pain, discomfort and everything else that is going on
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True friend needs our thoughts and prayers
Hello - I am Grace and a very good friend of a lady who used to frequent this site regularly. Her name is Maria Lacava or AKA Maryinwind. She lives in Italy. She just hit her five year mark and her cancer is back. She has a large metastatic tumor on her cervical spine. She is currently undergoing radiation, then surgery…
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How to reply to a message?
Hello to all, I'm new to this, and don't know how to reply to a "reply", please help!
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Breast Reconstruction
I had a permanent saline implant put in 2 1/2 weeks ago with a right breast lift. I am a small busted woman but now both of my breasts are even smaller than they were before surgery and I am having a hard time dealing with this two smaller size breasts (I am 51 years old). I had my mastectomy in December of 2003 and had…
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menapause & period coming back
Has anyone taken shots to stop your period? I stopped mine after second dose of chemo. I haven't had it since and just finished my 18 month chemo program. I had the FSH test which said I was menopausal and yet I have signs of my period coming back. And I was told I would have to take these shots to stop it...thank you Ali
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PRODUCT TO HELP EASE PAIN OF SWELLING AT SITE
I HAD LYMPH NODES REMOVED THREE WEEKS AGO. I HAD SWELLING AND PAIN SINCE . THE TAPE TO COVER THE SITE HURT AND MADE ME RED. PAIN PILLS ONLY DID A LITTLE. I HAVE HAD THIS DRAINED TWICE AND MAY HAVE TO HAVE IT DONE A THIRD TIME. I HAVE FOUND A PRODUCT THAT TAKES AWAY THE DISCOMFORT AND PAIN. NOT ALTOGETHER BUT DOES HELP. I…
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inflammatory breast cancer
I am a 7 year survivor of ductal carcinoma. In january this year I had the same breast swell,become very red and inflammed. It has always been tender since radiation treatments but it was really really sore. I saw a breast specialist had a mammogram and ultrasound which were both negative. However, I am aware that IBC is…
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xeloda
Has anyone been treated with the drug Xeloda for breast cancer? This is my 4th diagnosis with breast cancer. 1993 (right)lumpectomy followed by partial mascetomy, chemo, radiation; then 1996 (left) lumpectomy and radiation; 2003 bc on (left) mascetomy w/reconstruction and chemo. Now in November 2004 bc on right side…
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Chemo Question
Has anybody been on a chemo called Navalbine? Just wondering what your side affects have been like? Kodi
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Breast swelling after SNB
I had a SNB on 2/3/05 (4 nodes-neg)and was fine until this wed.-2/9- when I woke up with a breast twice the size it has ever been! I saw my surgeon on Friday to have my stitches removed, he was not concerned said it was the body readjusting, it will not interfere with my mast on 3/2 and don't worry. I am not worried- it…
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lymph nodes removed swelling under site
HELLO, I am new. Dec 22, 2004 I had a lupectomy it was small but cancerious. I then had two lymph nodes taken out from under my arm left side they are negative. Today I go back to the surgeon the second time to take out built up fluid 60cc (I think thats the amount 1/2 cup?) It has now filled up again like a goose egg…
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Tumor markers
Could tm rise be linked to anything else other than cancer? My CA 27-29 has risen over the past year from normal to 120. I have benign growths in my liver. Could it possibly be from that or something else. I would love to hear from someone whos been there. Thank you so much Jayne
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Mets to Skin
Has anyone had their cancer metastize to the chest area -- I have subcutaneous nodules that are in the fatty area of my chest wall.
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Soy products and breast cancer
Does anyone know if soy products pose a risk to women with breast cancer? I have heard that the phytoestrogens in soy may stimulate tumor growth, but I've also read that soy has some protective effects against cancer in general. Any oppinions about/experience with this? Thanks, Holly
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sis with breast cancer
Hi, I'm new here. My youngest sister, who is mentally and physically handicapped, had a breast removed in 2002. The tumor was quite large and the dr. had said that the cancer would probably return elsewhere. She was diagnosed with oral yeast infection today, and her gp wants her to see her oncologist. She had pneumonia…
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how to use this web site
What is the best way to use this website?
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Considering stopping Tamoxifen
Hello - I had a mastectomy at 27, chemo, and have now been on Tamoxifen for 3 years. I don't mean to whine because I am so grateful to be alive - but I'm debating whether or not to keep taking it. I have a call in to my oncologist. I just feel so out of it all the time - my memory is shot, I have mood swings and fatigue,…
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CT SCAN
WHAT ARE THEY CHECKING FOR WHEN THEY DO A CT SCAN? I'VE HAD BONE SCANS ,MRI'S AND X-RAYS BUT NOT A CT SCAN.I'VE HAD RIB PAIN SINCE SURGERY-THE BONE SCAN I HAD ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO SHOWED NOTHING-I HAD MY FOLLOW UP TODAY WITH THE ONOCOLOGIST,SINCE THE LOWER PART OF MY NECK IS TENDER ALONG WITH MY RIB CAGE SHE SAID SHE…