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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
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newboobs
Hi this is bunnie pamelreene was telling me that they are doing some kind of treatmnent for your brain turmor but couldnt rember what it was would you mind emailing me and telling me about i so i can talk to my doc about it.email addresss is duckling@crestviewcable.com thanks Bunnie
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Merry Christmas.
During this holiday season please don't forget to thank the Lord for all the blessings you have been given. I know some of you are thinking Blessings? but he never gives you more than you can handle and there is always someone worse off then you...Merry Christmas and God Bless Colleen
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reconstruction
I had a single mastectomy on one side, then I had a TRAM but the vessels didn't work so they removed it in 4 days. A month later they were to try again using hip vessels and tissue but the vessels by the breast still looked iffy so they put in a implant under the breast muscle, planning another surgery in 3-6 months. This…
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still cant decide about work
Hi all still cant decise if i want to returne too work right know the way i have been felling the answer is no but what if i for some reason turn back around then i have lost a good job and all i know they would hire me back but i would have to start at th bottom again wich would suck so not suer what i should do if anyone…
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Return of my period
Hi, Just a question for those who may have some insight on what I should expect. I did not have my period for 11 months -- blood test indicated that I was post menopausal. Just last week, it came back. Now, personally, I was ok with it being gone. I figured it was one positive to this whole cancer/chemo thing. Has anyone…
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used wrong arm
Hi everyone I was just reading the postings about how important it is Not to have blood drawn from the arm that had breast cancer, when I realized that I DID JUST THAT YESTERDAY!!! Now what? Can you believe it I FORGOT! Now I'm freaking out I had a lumpectomy but still i know you're not supposed to use that arm, now what…
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A Final Message
My name is Holly Smith. I am the daughter of a 4&1/2 year breast cancer survivor-Jane Blackburn. On Monday, September 6, 2004, my mother lost her battle. Over the past few months she had been unable to post messages; but she did try to keep up with those whom she "spoke" with on-line earlier. I just wanted to let you all…
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don't feel I can't take anymore
Hi all. I am now 2 weeks out from my bilateral mastectomy and up until Tues night I was doing good. I recieved a call from my General Surgeon telling me that my DCIS has made it's change to the spreadable type. And that one of the lymph nodes in my breast had this type of cancer. Now she is telling me that I have to see…
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Sudden tears
Hi everyone, Well, I started my new job and I am finishing up the third week. What seemed to be terribly disorganized, as to training, is shaping up somewhat now, but, there are some issues that we are giving another week to sort themselves out. More about that maybe later. I just wanted to say that at the end of class…
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doing good
Hi iam doing good went in this last week and the herbal remidies iam doing seem to be working on the lung cancer but not so sure on the brain. we just got home from my huabands christmas party kind of bjmbed though the one year we fimally so someplace that has a live bamd andi domt feel like partying oh well there is alway…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Hi just wanted to wish everyone a merry chrismas and a happy new year.hope everyone is doing good.Bunnie
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URGENT INFO/ PTS ON ZOMETA
Patients on zometa or aridia for bone mets need to know that any invasive dental procedures such as extractions or oral surgery can result in an adverse effect known as osteonecrosis of the jaw. This disorder causes the bone of the jaw to become necrotic (dead bone). As a result the area will not heal and becomes infected.…
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Hot flashes!
I was dx w/ bc almost 2 years' ago, and have had a mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction, followed by 4 rounds of AC Chemotherapy. I was ER+, no node involvement, and have been on Tamoxifen for about 16 months. The chemo put me into early menopause (I'm now 45). The hot flashes have been intense from the beginning, and…
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Tomoxifen and taste
I was diagnosed almost two years ago with DCIS, had a mastectomy and tran-flap reconstruction. I'v been on tomoxifen for 18 months and have never seen anything about this. About three months ago my taste kinda went crazy. I am having trouble eating different things. Red meat, pork and chicken are really nasty. I do best on…
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Anyone with progressive liver mets...
I was diagnosed with liver mets in 2001 and have been on multiple chemo agents. In April of this year I went off all meds. I just needed a break. Recent tests revealed that I have progressive liver mets as well as progressive bone mets which I have had for many years. I need to hear from anyone with liver mets.. I guess I…
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bunnie..anybody know?
Hi everybody, I was just wondering if anybody knows how bunnie is doing, I have not seen any posting from her and have been thinking about her....also jean..has anybody heard from her? Take care all...you are all in my thoughts! Kris
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I need to hear from someone who has gone through this
I was just diagnosed yesterday, although I have known since Monday...but not really known. I'm just 31 with a husband and 1 1/2 year old daughter. I have no idea how I am going to get through this. My surgery is in five days. Please if you've gone through this, let me know. I need to hear it from a real person and not just…
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Lymphatic fluid
I had a large swelling in area under my arm but on my side and half way across chest area. The doctor said it lymphatic fuild and drained 160cc out of it today. Said sometimes this happens afer surgery, mine was 2 months ago. He said eventually it will stop doing that and that there was nothing I could do to prevent it or…
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Fired for showing 2 women employees surgery scars
Does anyone have any information (or personal stories) about the need breast cancer survivors have to show their surgery scars (mastectomy and reconstruction) to other women (as a part of the emotional healing)? I was on a retreat, staying in a hotel with 2 of my employees, and as I was changing in the bathroom I realized…
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felling great
ok i feel great is that aloud i have been sick for 2 years and the holidays this year i feel great i want to CELEBRATE!!!!i decorated my house last year i could care less. i hope everyone has a great!!!!! x-mas oh by the i am getting my nipples tattoo next monday and my scan neg.....love you!!!!!
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URGENT INFO PTS ON ARIDIA
PLEASE SEE THE PREVIOUS POST SUBJECT "URGENT INFO FOR PATIENTS ON ZOMETA.
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Help! Scalp issues!
My hair is growing back and my scalp is full of bumps. I don't know if this is just dryness needing moisturizing, or hair follicles beginning to produce some new growth. Anyone else have this? My hair is about 1/4" long now. Will it take several months for it to look decent enough without a wig??? Thanks for any advice!
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Reconstruction decisions
I am a 59 year old female just biopsied for calcification clusters x2 in a breast that had breast cancer 3 years ago and was treated with lumpectomy, radiation and chemo. The surgeon says if this is hyperplasia or a recurrance I should consider bilateral mastectomies. I'm trying to decide if i want implants or a tram. Help!
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Did anyone get a port for chemo?
Both onc I saw have suggested that I get port for chemo with AC. They say the choice is mine. I would rather not go through any more surgeries, let alone 2 more *minor* ones. Anyone have experience with this? ps. thanks to everyones responses to my never ending set of questions...this is just all so new and I appreciate…
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What do silicone implants feel like?
Hello. I would like to hear from women who have had reconstruction with silicone implants. When you live, day to day, what do your new breast(s) feel like? How much do you feel the implant(s)? What is the sensory experience of having silicone implants? I know this may be a difficult question to answer, but if you could…