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follow up
I had a lumpectomy this past May,stage 1 with negative lymph nodes and margins. Had chemo and just finished my radiation, starting tamoxifen. When should I get my next mammogram - doc's didn't say yet. My lump didn't even show up on the mam,so should I just rely on breast exams? I don't have an appt. with my oncologist…
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Still having hot flashes
Hello I'm alright then the next minute I'll be having hot flashes and I start sweating .I'm on Effexor and take black cohosh but the black cohosh doesn't seem to work and my doctors cant put me on any thing that has estrogen because it brings cancer back and the hot flashes are causing headaches has any one had problems…
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See life in a new Light
Ever since I had my breast cancer two years ago. I see life differently. I put myself first more often. I buy something if I want it and I do things for me. My husband does not understand this. I live for today and not worry about tomorrow all the time. Does anyone else feel this way? I just think my priorities are…
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breast cancer/Tamoxifen/weight gain
Hi, I have been on tamoxifen for three years. I have slowly gained 50 lbs since my treatments surgery, chemo, radiation, and tamoxifen. When I was diagnoised, I was under weight and my oncologist said he gave me steriods when I had my chemo. I am now three years into the tamoxifen and I told him last month that I wanted…
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Just to share...
Hi Ladies: Just wanted to share the following. One of my favorite poems of all time by Jenny Joseph. I have always found it to be inspiring and it forever makes me smile. Hope some of you may enjoy it too! WARNING by: Jenny Jospeh When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit…
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Atypical Hyperplasia & Tamoxifen
Hi! I am new to this site, so accept my apologies if I screw up on posting my message! I am a 48 yr. old female with a history of family breast cancer (maternal grandmother, maternal great-grandmother, maternal aunt), all diagnosed in their early 50's. Following my annual mammogram three weeks ago, a cluster of…
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Thank you
Hi Everyone, Thank you for all your support. I had a much better day today because of it. I will keep you posted. In the mean time big hugs to you all....
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Diabetes
Has anyone had a problem with chemotherapy affecting their diabetes? I have begun the navelbine/herceptin regimen and only side effect has been rising blood sugars. I have been well controlled with oral meds for many years and now fear I will have to go to insulin. Anyone with anything similar? I really hate this disease,…
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thx to all tram/pregnancy responses
Ladies, I have never felt so supported in my whole life. I don't know what drew me to this site a few days ago, but I am relieved that I found it. I feel so betrayed right now! I cannot believe that out of all of the things my docs neglected to tell me...that they would fail to mention pregnancy and it's difficulty after…
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Feeling scared
Hi everyone, I am feeling a little scared today. I will know the results of my tests next wed. Little things keep creeping into my mind, you know the what if's. I had a bone morrow and blood test last week. Yesterday I had a CT Scan of the chest, abdomon and pelvic. They are looking for bone cancer. My mind is wondering…
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Books
Although I am in my first year of survivorship I am still having difficulty helping my sister to understand what I'm going thru or how I feel. Does anyone know of any books that could help me? Sometimes I feel that many people who have never gone thru a cancer experience think that once the treatments are done the…
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depressed
Hi all iam a little depressed this weekend iam so tired of being sick.my cough just seems to be getting worse i cant seem to make a intellgent desicion on my owen.and iam just ready for it all to end.I am still trying to decide rather or not to return to work.I dont think i will unless something major changes i cant even…
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DIET
I am a breast cancer survivor, what foods should I avoid? I hear that sugar is bad but everything seems to come with sugar. What other foods should I avoid?
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reply from chemo and rads
I seen the Oncologist and I got some good news. I will only need Chemo. I start Nov. 1st. for 12 weeks. He explained to me that I won't need radiation because the mastectomy removed all the possible tissue for cancer. One out of four lymph nodes in the breast came back positive, so he only recommended chemo. I also found…
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why both chemo and rad.?
I seen my general surgeon the other day and she said she was going to suggest to my Oncologist that I should have radiation and chemo. for an extra reassurance. Now I thought chemo was the strongest thing against cancer. Why do both? I don't feel I should do both. They don't even know if the cancer got past the lymph node…
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breast cancer
I am a grad student at Medill in Chicago doing a story on Breast Cancer awareness month. I have interviews set up with health officials and B-roll of the screening process. But I would like to interview someone currently battling the disease, or someone who has battled it in the past, so that I can drive home the…
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So now we may NOT be ER-???
I just found this. It is from Cure magazine. Can it be that we could have been benefiting from Tamox all this time? Is My Tumor Truly Hormone Receptor-Negative? By Susan Peck, PhD The steroid hormones estrogen and progesterone stimulate the growth of normal breast tissue, as well as many tumors. This is because breast…
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Finally found lymphedema bracelet!
Hi everyone- I finally found some really nice lymphedema alert bracelets and I wanted to share the webiste I found them at: kaisjewels.com The girl who makes them is a nurse and has had her own bout with breast cancer issues- take a look you might like these- I did. Good luck to everyone and god bless you.
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breast/port necrosis
Good Morning, I would appreciate any info or help on this subject. Breast cancer, port insertion in Aug. Chemo overdose Aug. 11 and more surgery on the port Aug. 13th. Shortly after developed breast necrosis around the port area. Now, I am experiencing severe topical burning and skin blistering where the necrosis is…
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Question for you...
Hi Ladies and Gents... Ok, here is my concern: I know a person that is running in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team in Training marathon to raise money for research and development for new leukemia therapies, in memory of her father. As many of you know, I am a leukemia survivor and suffered (along with SO MANY…
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Just starting my Chemo.
Hi everyone. I had a bilateral mastectomy. My Chemo has been put off 2 times due to an infection on my Right breast. They removed my implant and it's healing fine. I have an appt. on Tuesday(10-19-04)to have my 1st treatment. I have alot of mixed feelings about getting this started. I'm scared but want to get this started…
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Back to work advice?
I've started back to work after 11 weeks out on leave. I had full left mastectomy and I'm still undergoing chemo, then will be having radiation. My prognosis is good, so I'm doing ok with my treatment plan, and I thought I had plenty of support, but I need your help with this. It's been harder going back to work than I…
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Help for Recurrence problems for Friend
A friend who was first dx with 2-3 stage bc 5 pos nodes Invasive ductal carcinoma (her positive). Then had recurrence in August 2003 with 3 nodes in the supraclavical area - surgery was done but one node counld not be removed. She did 37 rad treatments accompanied by 27 chemo treatments. Oct 13 had 3rd ct scan. Will see dr…
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Joined a support group and learned something already
hello I have joined a support group with real live (rather than virtual) people. I was listening to their stories and so many of them are sad. They are all dealing well with things as they are now (new reality) but as they told their stories I grew more and more upset and angry with the treatment they have received from…
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Article in Newsweek
I picked up the Oct 4 copy of Newsweek to read about Bob Dylan, but, there was an article in there about breast cancer and it bothered me. It starts off talking about this being Pink Ribbon month, about the fact that 3M is constructing the World's Largest Pink Ribbon using post it notes that have a pink ribbon imprint. It…
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Becker Implant removal
Hi everyone,I've recently came across this message board and find it to be a great place for information and insite for what is going on with me and what I can expect in the near future. A little about me: I am 6 weeks post-op my bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction at time of surgery.About 4 weeks of drains,my Right…
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Pink Rib Jewely Websites
http://www.headcovers.com/item.php?cat=Breast+Cancer&next=0 http://www.pinkribbonjewelry.com/theline.html http://breastcancerawareness.theshoppe.com/ http://breastcancerawareness.theshoppe.com/pink_ribbon_enamel_lapel_pin_1.html
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bad reaction to 4-month lupron shot
Dear Friends, Has anyone had experience with receiving a 4-month dose (via injection) of Lupron and having a bad reaction? I had a lumpectomy, chemo, radiation, went into menopause during chemo, came out months later, and now the oncologist wants to suppress my periods using Lupron. I had a couple of one month shots and…
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Lump that doesn't show on an ultrasound
Hello all, just a note to let you all know that the biopsy came back on my lump, that I was sure I felt was something and the doc's didn't think it was anything to worry about, and it didn't show on an ultrsound and it didn't show on a mommogram either. It was called a benign lipoma. It is discribed as a bunch of fatty…
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Pet Lovers With Breast Cancer
I am recently diagnosed and will be having surgery on Tues. Oct. 19. Are there any other pet lovers out there, and how did you take care of your pets while you were incapacitated? My husband and I are animal lovers, and have 4 dogs and two cats of our own. We also are a foster home for 3 dogs and 1 kitten. We are in Pilot…