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silicone implants.
In Feb 2002 I was diagnoised with breast cancer and had silicone implants put in after treatment. About a year ago, I noticed that my own breast was not the same size it was a few months after surgery with the implants. My doctor feels that it might have a small leak and will be replacing in September. My problem is: about…
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sick & homeless
My 3 children and I will be heading to a homeless shelter next week. Our landlord has evicted us. The past year has been so hard on my children and me. I cry everyday thinking about how being in a homeless shelter might make my children even more sad and angry. Breast cancer has turned our lives upside down. I pray…
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Very Scared & Upset
Less than two weeks ago on a Wednesday, I went for my yearly mammeogram - a shadow was seen on the film so I had ultrasound as well. On Friday, I went to see a breast surgeon who was able to feel the lump by pressing hard on my breast, he suggested that it be removed immediately and so it was the following Monday. This…
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thanks everyone
Just wanted to say thanks for everyones words of encourgemt.
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Tour De Pink
Hi everyone, I'm not sure if this is politically correct, but this cause means so much to me. Especially since I am young and had Breast Cancer. I am copying a note I left for my family, friends, etc.. Ever since I was diagnosed two years ago, I have found support by leaving e-mails. I hope that many of you have heard of…
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My boys picture..
Hey all.. I replied to all your messages in my other post. Please read them. I am so thrilled to have heard from you all. Anyway...I forgot to tell you that I posted a new updated pic of the boys on my "story page" ...not sure what it is called. But..I just put the new one up the other day. Take a look if you can. Bye for…
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IBC and Pain Control -Duragesic
I am curious--does everyone with IBC have painful, but intermittant spasms? I am using the Duragesic Patch and it's a life saver.
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xeloda as last resort
Question and comments to ALL the wondeful, helpful women here. Has anyone taken xeloda after being pretty debilitated from previous chemo etc. Remember, the herceptin gave me heart failure and I read that xeloda can also. My oncologist laid it on the line Thursday - BUT very gently that xeloda would be the next to try but…
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Been a long time..Update!!
Hey all... It's been a long time since I have accessed this site. I started back to work last August (as a teacher) and just don't have the time I had anymore. Anyway..My little guy that I was pregnant with while dealing with breast cancer is now 2. His birthday was July 11th and he is great. There have been no problems…
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Prozac
My Doctor prescribed Prozac today for Hot Flashes.... I AM NOT DEPRESSED......... Will this really help for the hot flashes??????????????/
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re : hot flashes
Hello my doctors can't put me on any thing because they are afraid it will bring my cancer back is there any thing out there that we can take that won't hurt us at all . Hot flashes are uncomfortable. Marilyn
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The Weekend to End Breast Cancer
On August 20-22, 2004, I will be participating in a very special event called "The Weekend to End Breast Cancer". I will walk 60 kilometers over the course of one weekend with thousands of other women and men. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, education, and services at the B.C. Cancer Agency. I want to…
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if lumps hurt....
is it less likely to be cancer if the lump is sore to the touch?
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for all of you who have been "talking" with me...
Please see page 3 under subject "if lumps hurt..." for my latest post. thanks! Julie
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Anyone w DCIS ever have mets?
Ok, I read some stories and I am torn between self loathing for being afraid when I had dcis and was so lucky, and then being scared of metastasis. DCIS is almost 100% curable. Ok. I know that. I am lucky. Bilateral mastectomy with tram flaps, even with the severe anemia that caused my hair to fall out, and the depression,…
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Muscle pain from Taxotere
I had 4 cycles of AC and 4 cycles of taxotere. I finished my last taxotere treatment 4 weeks ago and my face is still swollen, my muscles in my legs are still weak and painful when I walk. Everyday after work my legs and feet are swollen. I am wondering if these are still side effects from taxotere or if I now have…
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Fat Necrosis? Scar Tissue?-Post Reduction
Good Day Ladies: My reconstruction (right breast) and the reduction of my left breast (for symmetry purposes) was completed on June 4th. Approximately, 2 weeks ago I developed a thickening at the 7 o'clock position in my reduced left breast. My Breast Surgeon performed an ultrasound scan of the area yesterday and the…
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Anti-Cancer Meds
Hello all. I am wrestling with the side effects of first Tamoxifen and second Femara. I am 51 years old, had my only child at 35, nursed her, and am now menopausal since Dec 02 (chemo) I was dx in Aug 2002 with invasive ductal carcinoma with microscopic cancer cells in 2 lymph nodes, remaining 19 nodes were clear. Tumor…
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Medical Alert ID jewelry
My sister just left the hospital today after masectomy & lymph node removal. I don't have too much info right now, but her doctors have told her to be sure never to have iv's/medicines/etc. placed in the affected arm. Is there some wording we could use to place on a medical id bracelet that would notify emergency…
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Only went through a total of 4 treatments last year
I have a good question .How long is the effects of chemotherapy inside our system ? I went to work on Tuesday morning and every joint in my system hurt and I had the chills and nausea so I came home and called the doctors office and told them my symptoms and they told me to come in I have a raging bladder infection and I…
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Lymphedema
Has anyone heard of lymphedema in the chest wall area that makes your cribs hurt near the masectomy and breast area? Or is this type of pain and discomfort due to the surgery, breast and lymph nodes taken, because they do alot of cutting and pulling in that area. Thanks for the help. Roxanne
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Zometa
Hummer, I looked up zometa side effects to refresh my memory - have had the STARRED ones some other times - I had navelbine and zometa and procrit on thursday - last night middle of the night, awoke with terrible pain - did not have a fever YET but along with new pain in left knee, right shoulder and ribs, I think it is…
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volunteers
looking for someone in the south jersey area who can help with some support with chores and getting to treatments
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I'm sad.... I'm losing my girl....
So after 4 (yes, 4) surgeries to get the DCIS out of my breast the doc says my girl should go. And rationally I know she's right although emotionally I'm ready to get the one way ticket to Tahiti. Anyway... mulling the reconstruction options, fighting the insurance company (having a hard time finding a plastic surgeon at…
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hard disicion ahead
Hi all well i had another treatment thursday so rather tired today.My Doc talked to me and told me that once we get this in remission he wants to put me on another treatment plant where i would do chemo about every six to eight weeks but it would be for the rest of my life by the sounds of it.Iam not sure if that is how i…
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Carcinomatous Meningitis
Leptomeningeal Carcinomatous (Carcinomatous Meningitis) The most common cancers to involve the leptomeninges are breast cancer, lung cancer and melanomas, and now, because of dose-intense combination chemotherapies, even ovarian cancer is more common. Unfortunately, cancer cells are too small to find on any scans unless…
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Depression
It's been over a year since I had my masectomy and 10 months since last chemo. I find myself worrying over everything and basically just not happy about anything. I use to always have a smile on my face. Everyone said I had the most positive outlook even after I was diag. What is wrong with me I don't like being this way.
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TAXOL
Hi has anyone been on Taxol and if so what can i expect for side effects.They are also doing another drug along with it but cant rember what it is called.Doc said that more than likley i will loose my hair is this true?any help would be apprecated thanks in advance Bunnie
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just curious
My dr,said I could take tamoxafan or choose not to take it . She said it raised my chances 1 to 2%. She said she would take it even for 1 or 2%. In my case she said with chemo and radiation I am 95% cured. I think this is great news and I weighed the pros and cons with tamoxafan and I think blod clots and endometrial…
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male breast cancer
My husband has just finished his 1st chemo. still have swelling at surgery site & is concerned. Any suggestions?