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had the mri, saw the onc
Well, except for some degeneration that is normal to my age, there is nothing wrong with my spine. When the mri was ordered, I asked should they not do the shoulder too and they did not do it. Now, instead of them doing the shoulder, I have asked for a full bone scan. Just get this all done and be done.
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I am so sad
I am so sad tonight. A coworker (friend) who also has the same breast cancer diagnosis as me (only she is about 6 weeks ahead of me) is in the hospital because the cancer has spread and it sounds like she is in pretty bad shape. I pray and pray for her that she will be able to beat this but everything I hear is not good. I…
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Shoulder Pain
I am so scared. Sorry to do this topic again, but, can anyone out there who has had a spread to their spine or shoulder blade, tell me how it felt? Mine is so painful. It is getting worse at an alarming rate. It is bad enough tonite that I have taken 800 mgs of ibupropen and demerol. I could not sleep last nite. The pain…
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AfterCare
What are your needs for care after treatment? Are these needs being fulfilled? If so, how?
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Starting Chemo next week..any advice
I am starting chemo next week. I will have 4 doses of Adriamycin and Cytoxin followed by 4 doses of Taxol (every other week). Does anyone have any words of wisdom?
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Forums with doctors
Hi I just found these forums, and they are really great. I am here to tell you about the forums I created. I am a Doctor and have 2 family members that have been affected by cancer: leukemia and prostate cancer. I will be specializing in Hematology and Oncology, and from personal experiences with my family I found that we…
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Tamoxifen and Peace
Hi, I am 46, single, physically fit and had a mastectomy/reconstruction due to DCIS 7 years ago, 1 year ago I was diagnosed with ER positive breast cancer in the reconstructed breast, have now had chemo and radiation and am doing great I think, but am having a HECK of a time deciding whether or not to take tamoxifen for 5…
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How are you doing Bunnie?
I have been thinking about you a lot. How is it going?
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losing my hair now
Hi everyone! Monday evening I started losing my hair. I'm 2 weeks out of my 1st Chemo treatment. The nurses told me to expect it in this time frame, so I knew it was coming. My husband and I made an appt at a wig specailty shop almost 3 weeks ago in preperation and we both had a difficult time during the consult. And…
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Worried about shoulder pain
Ok...so, I am doing this new job and part of the training requires that I tote this awful things around, these heavy binders, etc. I am in different branches all the time so I am moving these items all the time. Early on, in Sept late, or Oct., my shoulder blade was uncomfortable. A dull pain that hurt no matter what I…
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Life Bracelets
Yeeesssss. I just got mine today www.lifebracelets.com
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PAIN?
I finished my treatment for breast cancer - chemo in Feb. and radiation in May 2003. Soon after I noticed that I had pain in my groin area, I went to the doctor and they did x-rays and the only thing I was told was that they could not fine anything. The pain finally went away from the groin area and now it is in my leg.…
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help!!!!!
i don't know what to do. i have a 21 year old daughter. to me she is the greatest.she was there for me 2 years ago when i was diagnose with breast cancer and last year for my stem cel trnsplant. she met a guy over a year ago he does not work or go to school. he is a screw up!!!!and is bringing my daughter down. she loves…
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forum and another question
I found a great new message board. I think it's new. There aren't too many posts in it yet. It has an incredible amount of topics. Just thought I would pass it on. I think it's really helpful to women with breast cancer. Topics are greatly support friendly. Seems to cover so much. Here is the link if you want to take a…
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Wigs
Any suggestions on making a wig feel more comfortable?
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Relieved
Hi, I saw my oncologist today and he said the lump on the inside of my foot was nothing but a ganglion! I was so relieved. I feared it was cancer again. It's been just a year since my B/C diagnosis. I have to say the first six months of surgery and chemo were a breeze compared to the last six months wondering if it's ever…
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BRCA1 BRCA2
As anyone had a double masectomy, then been tested for the BRCA1 and 2, with a positive result, then elected to keep their ovaries and just monitored them very closely???
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I'm on Tamoxifen but started my period, What's Up??
I've been on Tamoxifen since the end of March. I finished with chemo in January/2004, finished with radiation March/2004. I have not had a period since last September. Since my tumor was estrogen positive, I was in hopes that my period would never come back. I'm 43 years old and was not menopausal before chemo. Doc said…
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MRI Information
Hi All, Since we have been discussing MRI vs Mammos, I thought that you guys would like to see this article that I found online. It is very informative.. MRI Breast Cancer Screening for High-Risk Women A study in the July 29, 2004 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine compared the effectiveness of magnetic resonance…
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faux mink
Okay, color me stupid, but I could not resist the faux pink mink breast cancer awareness scarf at fabulousfurs.com item #4179. $10 is contributed for each scarf to breast cancer research. Just type 4179 into the search box to view it at the website.
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Survivor Guilt?
I am wondering if any of you guys ever feel guilty that your cancer is not as bad as someone else? Like, when I go to the oncologist and I see ppl in horrific pain from their treatments or they are so sick, having lost their hair and so forth. Then I start to cry and I feel so guilty for feeling bad for having cancer. It…
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1 Yr. Ago Today...
One year ago today, I got the official diagnosis of BC. I remember the kind radiologist calling me to confirm what he'd suspected all along, the very one who had insisted that the biopsy be performed within 24 hours, "even if I have to come in at 6 am tomorrow to get it done." When he called, he never even used the word…
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Who has gone to MD Anderson?
Hi, I'm planning to seek treatment at MD Anderson for recurring mets, regional for the fourth time! Has anyone been there, treated there, who were your docs and what is your opinion? Thanks for your help. Ck
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Feel Your Boobies!!
I'm 34 and just completed my breast cancer treatment for Stage 1 cancer. My mission is to raise awareness among other young women about the the importance of self-breast exams and the result has been the 'feel your boobies' campaign. i've sold 600 tshirts in less than a month and have several fund raisers planned. check…
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lactose intolerance?
I think I have developed a lactose intolerance from the AC chemo I have taken. Anyone else out there experience this? If so, did it go away once the chemo was out of your system? Thanks for any info. you can provide! Peg
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Pretty In Pink Ribbons
Hello!!! My name is Aimeé Yeager. I am a 21 year old student in Pittsburgh PA. I am currently partaking in a breast cancer research program. What we are doing is collecting the pink lids from yoplait yogurt. We send them into the yoplait company and they donate 10 cents to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I am asking that if…
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Chemo and vision issues?
Has anyone had issues with their vision while on chemo? I have 1 more A/C treatment to go. It seems like I'm having issues with focusing my eyes, especially if there's not much light. I used to be nearsighted (had laser surgery) so I'm wondering if this is something temporary, or if my vision is changing. Has anyone else…
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Ellison thinking about you
Hi Ellison, I just wanted to wish you good luck. I think you get your results tomorrow from all your tests don't you? If you do you must be a little extra nervous today. I am praying all goes well. Good luck! Love, Angela
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expander experience
It has been 5 1/2 weeks since my bilateral mastectomy. My expanders were supposed to get filled some about 2 weeks ago, but the Doc. said the skin was still to tight. Well I go back on Thurs. but the skin is still to tight. Anyone else have this problem? The Dr. said the expanders will be completely filled within 6 months,…
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MRI Capabilities
This is in follow-up to my original message path about hyperplasia and tamoxifen. I had a question about the capabilities of an MRI. I just heard that although an MRI can detect tumors in dense breast tissue, it cannot detect tiny specks of calcium or microcalcifications. Do you know if this is true? I was hoping to have…