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lymphedema
I am 2 1/2 yrs out from diagnosis and right before Thanksgiving I started having problems with my arm swelling. The drs thought it might just be from an infection but after 2 rounds of antibiotics the swelling hasn't changed. I am suprised that lymphedema is just now occuring. Has anyone else experienced this type of delay…
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Tumor Marker Going Up
In July my tumor marker was at 18. In November it was 28, and in December it was 31. At first doc said don't worry it was still in normal range. My husband called back concerned because of increase, and now I am scheduled for CT & Bone Scans as well as mammogram. I am scared to death. I finished chemo last January 14th &…
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Has anyone heared from Hummingbird?
I have been in nursing school with a few weeks off so I thought I would catch up on everyone,and discuss my own problems...ie bone scan. I am wondering what happened to Hummingbird? Does anyone know?
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New drug approved by FDA/copied article
Hello~ The copied article below about the approval of drug for mets breast cancer. Something to bring up to our oncologists regarding this new approach for treatment. Hope it is helpful.See below, Roxanne United Press International Monday, January 10, 2005 WASHINGTON, Jan 08, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) --…
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Headache won't go away....
Could someone please tell me if they lived with a headache through Chemo? I just can't stand it anymore. I need some releif. I'm on Chemo, CAF per 3 weeks. Headache runs up Right side of neck to right eye,tried many meds..nothing knocks it. Any insite??????????
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Numb hands forever?
I just finished radiation today! But still the numb hands from Taxol. Just during sleep and early morning. Will I have this forever? Will my Oncologist ever admit it is a long term side effect? (He thinks it's carpul tunnel!).
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Radiation questions
Hi! I'm half way thru weekly taxol treatments and I will start radiation after that. I'm trying to figure out my schedule to give some notice at work. Here are my questions: How long do regular treatments take after the initial setup? Are there any tests (like the blood tests for chemo?)How long will I be at the radiation…
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Arimdex & numb hands?
A friend of mine doesn't use the internet so I offered to try to get an answer for her. She is a 2 time survivor and was on Tamoxifen for 3 1/2 years. This past August she was switched to Arimidex after developing benign uterine cysts which they think were caused by the Tamoxifen. Just before she was switched from Tamox to…
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happy new year
hi hope everyone had a good christmas.just wamted to wish everyone a happy new year. I hope mine improves this year.bunnie
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Wire localization & lumpectomy
I have a BR5 on the ultrasound and have been scheduled for surgery (lumpectomy) on 1/5. They will first do a wire localization. My girlfriend, who has gone through this herself, said she just had a lumpectomy with no wire localization, to decrease the risk of missing the complete tumor area, subsequent dirty margins, etc.…
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Calcifications-biopsies
I wrote a couple weeks ago about calcifications in my breast. I've had a mastectomy on the right side. I had a stereotatic biopsy last week which was benign. Now I have to have a wire biopsy in January where there are clusters of calcifications. They said that where my lump was before (in the other breast) there were…
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A prayer that makes me weep********
I feel the need to pass this on--I truly feel so Blessed ,I must share this Prayer..... Please take a moment to relax your mind and humble your heart to focus on Christ.Allow God to be the only person on your mind while you read this prayer. Dear Lord I thank you for this day.Ithank you for my being able to see and to hear…
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29 & counting.
Hey everyone, I just turned 29 & have been diagnosed with stage 2B Breast Cancer, I'm feeling very much alone and isolated! Are there any other young survivors facing this?
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Tumor marker blood tests
I have been very concerned about about CA25-27 tumor marker blood tests and how accurate they are and when to get really histerical about results. It seems the accuracy is in question and there can be postives that turn out to be nothing after all. This is not good news for a newbie with a real strong inclination to worry.…
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Sentinel Node Biopsy
My surgeon briefly stated, after my last visit; that after my lumpectomy on 1/5, I probably would need a sentinel node biopsy if the cancer was invasive as indicated by the surgical path report. I have researched this biopsy in great depth, and understand the benefits, and what a miracle this has been in many women's…
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Note from Triggs family
Everyone who remembers Pam Triggs....Pam's husband, John, wrote to say hello from New Zealand and to wish everyone a safe and well New year. He said that he hoped this new year would be a new beginning. So thoughtful for him to remember us from the CSN and I thought I would share his message. Hugs, Nan
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Bone Pain
I'm currently on tomoxifen and have been for two years. I am 57 years old. Had a mastectomy but did not have to have chemo. I had some back problems before surgery but lately it feels like my lower back is coming apart. Onc did a bone scan and x-rays and said I have osteoperosis and digenerative arthritis. I know a lot of…
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Discovered Mother is Stage IV, seeking advice
This is my first time at CSN message boards. Its hard for me to think of where I should begin... My mother was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer Dec '01. She has been through numerous chemotherapy treatments, radiation, a mastectomy, removed a lymph node, and had surgery on her throat. Last week she lost 30 pounds and…
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Period and Tamoxifen
Hi Everybody, I am wondering who of you that are on tamoxifen and got their periods back. I have been on it for 15 months and had not had a period since 7/03. I went for my six month check at my GYN and she was running a baseline pelvic ultrasound and it showed I had cysts. She watched and they did go away. She also ran…
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Stage IV patients
My friend who doesn't have a computer wanted me to ask this question. I had told her I read that someone at this site has been at Stage IV for 5 years; a man was told he had 3 months, but has lived for 8 years. SHe has colon (Stage IV) and Non-Hodgkin's (Stage IV). She wants to know how people endure the 5-8 years of…
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Bruising while on Tamoxifen/and rash under arm
Does anyone know if increased bruising is a concern on Tamoxifen; (I've been on it 4 months) I have 2 large bruises that showed up yesterday, one on my leg, and one on my arm, and I don't even remember bumping myself. Is this common, or is this something to report? Also, I have a rash under my arm along area that was…
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gamma knife
my mom has recurrent bc - with mets to brain. has had some whole brain radiaiton and on chemo now for a few other spots n the body - abdomen- chest - anyway we heard of gamma knife success - goes to see onco n a few days for results of todays new scans and would like to talk to him about possilby doing gamma knife - any…
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ENJOY!
Hi Ladies: Hope everyone thoroughly enjoys the holidays. Stay warm, eat and drink till you feel ready to pop and may we all greet the New Year with hope amd determination, compassion in our hearts and gratefulness in our souls. As another calendar year comes to an end, I realize that '05 will see me 4 years out of…
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finished chemo last year and still find that I still get tired real easy
Hello I haven't been on line in a while .I finihsed my chemo treatments last year and find out that I still get tired real easy is that normal. My Chemo doctor in Elpaso said to exersize but I find out that I still stay tired. Marilyn
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A reason for surviving
I just wanted to share with all of you, especially if you are in the middle of treatment: I just helped and participated in my daughter's wedding this last weekend. What a wonderful, peaceful feeling I had in the middle of the celebration -- taking a moment within myself and looking around at family, friends and all of our…
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premenopause and tamox
i would like to switch from tamox to arimidex but keep hearing that if you are premenopause (47) that i cant use this other drug. i thought that the chemo and lupron shots put me in menopause i havent had a period since my second round of chemo back in march 2003.im having a hard time justifying taking a drug that has so…
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Got my x-mas present - A nipple!
My plastic surgeon wasn't sure he had an appt. before the end of the year to do my nipple but I got in yesterday! He also gave me the best news, he was forgiving the $4,000 balance left on my revisional surgery. Merry Christmas he said! Breast cancer patients and children with cleft palates are his passion. All his other…
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bone pain and foot problems
i went through six mo. of chemo and then eight weeks of radiation and had three lupron shots four mo. apart now im on tamoxifen for over 12 mo. my hands and feet are tingling and numb and the bones in my feet hurt really bad. This all started right after these drugs. Anyone out there have this problem?
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Tamoxifen and Rash
Has anyone experienced a skin rash while on Tamoxifen? I have only been on it for two months and yesterday broke out in a rash primarily on my legs...not blistered, but reminds me a bit of small, small poison ivy rash. Haven't done anything differently with my food, clothing, laundry soap, etc. Just curious if anyone else…
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lupron yes or no?
It has been suggested that I take tamoxifin and lupron. I am 34 years old and would still like to have children. Lupron will not allow this... Anyone with experience on this issue? Kimberly/bonham