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Being tolerated
I've been reading the discussion threads on depression . . . because that's my immediate concern. I've had the lumpectomy, chemo, and am finishing up radiation pretty soon. What haunts me is this worthlessness, aimlessness, teary thing. I'm so fragile, and I think people around me are just putting up with me. Now when I…
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Stage 4 Looking for Hope
My mom has stage 4 breast cancer with mets to lungs. Was on Aramason fro 4 months. Now she is taking a shot once a month. I think it is called Phisodex? If any one can help my father and I, We would really appreciate it. Thank You, Amy
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Evista
Hello. I have read a little on this drug. Has anyone been on it or is on it now? How is it working for you? including the side effects? It seems that side effects are what usually 'bites us in the butt.' It appears to be a fairly new drug for post menopausal women who are estrogen positive. Interested in other's story and…
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CHEMO SUCKS!!!
Hi all, I haven't been on in about a month. My first chemo was Nov. 1st, then the 2nd was the 22nd. The first time was awful. Took all the medication and still threw up. The second time wasn't so bad, but still threw up once a day for 3 days. Then just Mon. I was throwing up all day, hoping it was a flu bug and not chemo…
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Breast re construction!
Hi All Today I went to see my PSabout my options. He gave me two ops to consider. 1) To have reduction on one and use the tissue to rebuild the other. 2) To go for full recon by using the muscle from my back. My hubby and I have talked about them both.The first one is a lesser op and less time to heal . The second he said…
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SeekPeace re: your Trams
Just read your response to Rusty on the 27th when you mentioned that your Trams were too big for your liking... did you ask for a revision? It may not be too late. My situation was different in that I had a unilateral and had to have revision as the Tram came out quite a lot larger than my remaining breast... perhaps you…
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Quiet Time!
Cancer is a time of emotions. Good, bad and indifferent! Before my first treatment I was bold and selfish. I learned patience and selflessness. It was the quiet time. A time to think and settle all the questions going through your head. When someone is battling a life threatening disease people change. Your family, friends…
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One year down and . . .
Hello to all!! I am a one year survivor. I finished my chemotherapy a year ago. Since that time I have retired and am looking forward to beginning a new chapter in my life. I got a very good report from the dr. at my last visit and that was a great relief. My energy level is coming back to normal and I have my priorities…
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Thanks from Meems
You all echoed what I down deep know, and have been practicing successfully most of the time, but I do have what I call "black moods" about this damn disease. I have spent my life being negative and afraid to think positive but it is amazing how I have learned to turn that around. I will not listen to negative, have…
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How to prepare for a mammo...
Hi Ladies: Even though some of you may have seen this before, hope you'll enjoy this bit of mammo humor: SUBJECT: How to prepare for a mammogram: Many women are afraid of their first mammogram and even if they've had one before, there's still some anxiety. But there's no need to worry really. By taking a few minutes each…
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Breast cancer w/ mets to spinal fluid
In July of 2003, I felt a lump in my right breast. I went immediately to my primary doc who sent me immediately to the breast diagnositic center. Everyone felt the lump, my husband, my primary doc, & the doc at the breast center. The mammogram showed NOTHING, so next she did an ultrasound since we all felt the lump. She…
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Blessed Thanksgiving
Sending out love, hope and strength to all. Wishing everyone a blessed thanksgiving day. Marysun
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How to pick a chemo regimen
Hi there...still muddling through this. My surgery went well and the drain was finally removed (yippee!!) but now comes the more complicated stuff. I've already had one appoint. with an onc; have another tomorrow. Unfortunately patholody still hasn't gotten all the resutlts (I'm 31, stage II, grade III, 1.4 cm, 1 node+, no…
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Bone Scan/Happy Thanksgiving
Hi everyone!! The list has been sorta quiet lately. I miss you guys. I am scheduled for a bone scan on Tuesday and I am a little nervous. My oncologist asked me what would help me and the fear and I told her that would be a good start. Ever since the misdiagnosis of the cancer, I am not totally trusting anyone. When I went…
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rash from lymphedema
I am being treated with massage and compresion bandaging but my arm is so very itchy. We have tried all kinds of lotion, pwd,etc but still have terrible itching so that I have to removed the bandage 10 hrs after it is put on. Does anyone have any ideas---we live in Fl and it is very hot and I try to always be in air…
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Faslodex Users
I am interested in talking to anyone who takes Faslodex injections. Why were you prescribed the injections? Do you experience back and joint pain? My dr. and I are in slight disagreement -- we found a microscopic place on my chest that didn't show up on a scan -- I insisted we biopsy it. It is in the skin and I feel it was…
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Help please need to remove my implants
Hello my name is Kath..and i really need your help... i am a 39 yr old mom of 2 amazing kids... 2 1/2 years ago i had breast cancer and a bilateral mastectomy..and imediatley had siltex becker 50/ 50 implants put in.. i was on a study.. how cool... i thought id be taken good care of and watched closley...i thought my…
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no surgery?
I'd like to know if others have had the experience of my sister who has inflammatory breast cancer with mets to the spine and lungs. From the beginning, the docs have said surgery to remove the primary cancer in the breast isn't really under consideration. Her way of coping is to avoid any knowledge of her prognosis so she…
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I need to interview a cancer survivor
Hello, my name is Kelsey and I live in Phoenix, Arizona. For my high school accelerated English class I need to interview someone who survived a major event. I would very much appreciate it if I could hear someones story from this group. I can interview you through e-mail, however, I will need to fax you a sheet to sign so…
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Tamoxifin and pregnancy
Hi everyone - I just turned 39 years old, am a 3 year survivor, and was married 3 years ago. My husband and I wanted to start a family as soon as we were married because I was 35. Well one week before I got married found out I had BC. I had a lumpectomy and 1 node positive. Did chemo, radiation and have been on tamoxifin…
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grade of lump
Hiya All My worry at the moment is the grade of my lump which is a three and it was 11mm in size. I had chemo and rads, have lyphodema in arm and hand. My question is about recurrance as nobody has talked about this. Can anyone advise ?
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herceptin study
I have been a participant in the clinical trial that involved using herceptin for patients who are not dealing with metastisized cancer. I received herceptin once a week for 52 weeks along with the tradtional chemo. I have been done with herceptin since July. All my check ups have been great so far. Are there any other…
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Replacing aging/ruptured implants
Has anyone undergone surgery to replace aging or ruptured implants? If so, did you replace them with implants again or did you have a DIEP/SIEA/GAP fatty tissue transfer reconstruction? Did you have your implants removed "en bloc" -- inside the scar capsule? Did you have any loose silicone in your body that needed…
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Praying and hoping
Hi everyone. I have browsed these boards for this entire year. My husband has been fighting Hodgkin's Disease and I read a lot of helpful info on the various boards. Now, I fear I need help. I went to the dr. yesterday because I found a lump in my breast. While she was doing a clinical exam, she found another lump on the…
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Jhope? Trying to keep it
I am 9 months finished with 6 months of chemo (@ 2 weeks), 2 months radiation, 2 surgies, yadda yadda. No one wants to hear about it anymore? It's done with. Except my 3 month cat scans don't let me forget easily, still tired, can't seem to get my feet under me. I guess I concentrated so much on just reaching to be…
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for jordans11
HI, I was wondering if you sent me an e-mail. You see, I got an email from someone didn't know and deleted it. Hope it wasn't you. When you write to me, put from CSN site on the subject line. OK? thanks. Hope to hear from you soon, Susan. Prayers and hugs to you always, Marie
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Chemo thru but still feeling yucky?
How long after you finish Chemo do you begin to see changes for the better? Nails not so sore and bruised, food not tasting like cardboard, tiredness not a constant, eyes stop flooding and nauseau not a problem? I finished 1 week ago and don't expect immediately to "poof" be back to normal but, a general estimate - month,…
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AfterCare
I am asking this from a medical provider stand point. What are some of your needs that are or are not being addressed once you have finished treatment?
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Please tell me something good. . . .
I'm really down today - not for myself, but for an old friend. She has lived with "chronic" leukemia (and heart problems from the chemo) for years, and now she has developed bone cancer. She's the same age as I am (nearly 70) and we have been like sisters for over 30 years. I just can't face the possibility of losing her.…
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Bathroom issues - ouch!
Ok - This is embarassing, but I have to ask someone! I had my last A/C treatment last week, I will be starting taxol next week. The last few weeks I've developed hemmoriods. My oncologist says I will have fewer issues with this on taxol, but it the mean time I can't decide if I should increase my fiber or take Immodium!…