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Breast Cancer

if lumps hurt....
is it less likely to be cancer if the lump is sore to the touch?
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
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
volunteers
looking for someone in the south jersey area who can help with some support with chores and getting to treatments
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…
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…
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…
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.
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
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…
male breast cancer
My husband has just finished his 1st chemo. still have swelling at surgery site & is concerned. Any suggestions?
Discolored skin
This is probably not related at all, but, I have developed a "bruise" looking skin discoloration on the top of my left foot that is now growing and moving up my leg, and over the entire surface of my foot. I doubt this is related to my bc, but, I get scared of everything. I saw my doc today and he is stumped, has me using…
Tram Flap - Should I do it?
I had a bi-lateral mastectomy in March, 2003. At that point in time, I wasn't sure whether I wanted to have reconstruction. Finally came to the decision that it is important to me in order to move forward. Saw the surgeon yesterday. Since I had radiation on my left side, the skin is not good for an implant. My only options…
To Taxol Or Not To Taxol?
I've just had a bilateral mastectomy to remove a 2cm tumor in my left breast and prophylactic in my right. The tumor was classified as a second primary, since I have had the same thing before 5 years ago, but this was a new area, completely new and different type of tumor. Previously, I had a 1.8 cm ER+, and this one is…
just wondering
Hi just wondereing is there anyone out there that has had lung cancer and was told they only had like 6 months to a year to live so choose not to do treatments and are still around after many years?the reason iam asking is the i posted a message earler saying that i have lung cancer and one we get it in remission my doc…
Biopsy results
Yesterday I got my results from my wire biopsy and it came back negative. The califications were not cancer. I am so thrilled. I feel so lucky about it. Now maybe I can start to relax a little. I still have not learned how to do that though. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 5/03. Had a mastectomy on 5/03. I…
just need to know
Ihave not posted for along time but,I do check in often. It is almost 4 years praise the Lord!!! I still need to be reasured that what I feel is normal. Had my 6 month check up this last month and my lab work was fine my onc. is great but need some input from women .I had implants with saline they are under lawsuit for not…
To Cathy Sevey
Hi Cathy, I emailed you last month or so and wanted to know where you are now living. Maybe you did not get my email. If you haven't been admitted to the hospital yet, I sure would like to know what hospital you are going to. If I can find a way to come visit you, I sure would like to. You are in my prayers and thoughts…
My Mom, My Hero
My mom is 3-year breast cancer survivor who has always been my inspiration. She has just written and published her first childrens book and I couldn't be prouder. She is truly an amazing woman who has overcome so much and is still living her life to the fullest. Please visit her website at www.thefairydusttales.com and…
Hope in new drug
Hello All, Heard about a new drug being developed that will cure cancer for good....if it works. It will not be available for human testing until next year. Go to Google and type in ONCOMAX. There is a lot of information about it there. Lets PRAY that this is not "pie in the sky".....Nan
Too soon for oncologist?
I'm having my mastectomy/reconstruction surgery on 7/16. Should I go ahead and set up an appointment with an oncologist for a week or two after the surgery? Should I get a second opinion also? (I know two good oncologists.) Thanks for any comments and suggestions!
Double mast ahead and too scared to read anything...
I can't even bear to read about other people -- I am just six days into diagnosis and even though this is my third bout, the first two were non invasive. Now it's a new cancer, invasive, and I am facing a double mast and reconstruction. I am LARGE -- a 42 DDD but not fat; real hourglass figure -- so this is striking at…
JulieC
Have you made an appointment with an oncologist yet? Please let us know what is happening - we're all rooting and praying for you. Clara

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