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Femara
I have recently been switched from Tamoxifen after 2 years, to Femara. I'd like to know if anyone feels strongly about whether or not Femara is a safe option. Tamoxifen, because it's been used for so many years, is proven. I'm a little nervous about being on a new class of drugs and would like to know if anyone is having…
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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dissapoted
Hi all well i got my test results back today from the ct scan before he gave me my results he had me do a chest xray today.It came back that some of the cancer cells are gone but some have growen so more chemo.they are going to try taxol and one other drug but cant rember the name of it.we are going to do two treatments…
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Swelling/tenderness in armpits, ache in rib?
Hello all, Well, here I am, halfway through my pregnancy that was never supposed to be possible and I am having some concerns.... I have swelling and intermittent pain in my armpits. I know there are milk ducts/breast tissue in this region but given my bc background, it's still disconcerting. Has anyone else experienced…
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Port Nightmare
Hi all, I'm here again wondering if anyone has ever had any trouble with their port. I was told I would be forever grateful for this thing, however, my whole experience has been a nightmare. First of all, I was not properly numbed when it was inserted and I felt the surgeon cut me.....As I told him he was hurting and I…
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TO BUNNIE
Hi Bunnie, Praying your ct results showed NED..waiting to hear Warmly, Judie
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I'm new and worried
Hello everyone, I am 38, single mom of 3 girls, 20, 16 and 3. I was diagnoised with ductial carcinoma (can't spell) in August of 2002, had a masectomy and then 4 rounds of chemo with the red stuff, and 4 rounds of taxol and then 26 sessions of radiation, had 2 tumors one was 2.5 cm, and the other was 1 cm and 11 out of 21…
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herceptin's downside - not pretty
Hi All, Spent last week of the 24th May in the hospital getting my heart meds regulated - all NEW stuff. I have now entered the cancer/ heart patient category. Took Herceptin from Dec. 1st weekly including the 17th of May - no heart checks. Had more and more coughing which got worse so when the 24th and the monthly onco's…
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End of Herceptin
Hi everyone - I was wondering if there was anyone else out there who was on the A/C then 12 week Taxol/Herceptin trial and has finished with it? I am going to be stopping the Herceptin this summer and wanted to know how you felt after it ended? Sometimes I get nervous and just want to keep on taking the Herceptin even…
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Chemo induced menopause
Has anyone experienced a return of ovarian function after having chemo induce menopause? I am 40 yrs old - stopped getting my period for 14 months, them seemed to get it every three months or so. Now I am getting a period every 3 weeks, with unbelievable pain and cramping. I am considering a hysterectomy or ovarian…
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Chemotherapy and anxiety
i was diagnosed w/ breast cancer in Oct 2003. i'm 38 yrs old.I had a right breast mastectomy Nov.2003 . My chemo strated in Jan. My first treatment was a cocktail of Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide . My most common side effects were extreme nausea and fatigue . The next protocol was Docetaxel ..i had flu like symptoms and…
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So long
To all of my friends: I must log off from the site. It was a hard decision but its for the best. I love each and everyone of you. Take care and may God bless each and rveryone of you. Kelly
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Exactly what is a PET scan?
Sue here,at the risk of sounding dumb-which my dr made me feel the other day,I would like to know if I was requesting the wrong test. My rib cage has been hurting for sometime now.I finally broke down and went to my reg. physician last week,he had x-rays of my chest taken -they came back clean.Okay thats great except my…
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Nervous
Hi all i go in today for a Ct scan on my lungs too make sure the cancer is in Remission just finished chemo last thursday.Iam a little nervous i hope they have gotten it once and for all.this is the second go around for me in less than a year i would like to beable to move on with my life and put this behind me.I get my…
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Exercises after mastectomy
Hi all, I had a bilateral mastectomy at the end of February. Everything is going well but I still feel like I have that sunken in chest look. Are there any women out there that chose not to have reconstruction done and know about exercises that I could do to build up the chest muscles? I'd just like to have a shirt not…
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second primary cancerr
AFter 5 years, 4 rounds of chemo, 6 weeks of rads and tamox for almost 5 years (lumpectomy stage 1) I have a second primary cancer in the same breast. I'm having a bilateral mastectomy on June 11. at first I wasn't all that worred, because it looks very early, caught with my most recent mammo gram (after my last mammogram…
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Sore back
Hi everyone. Just letting you all know I have finished my rads all with no burning at all. At the moment I feel really good.2 weeks ago I put my back out so have chiro treatments. But its at the back of my mind could it be anything else?????.My back still only slightly aches the chiro said I had a twisted pelvis probably…
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Recovering after a TRAM flap
Hi guys. Just getting back on the computer after my reconstruction with a TRAM flap. Wow! What a big operation. I was prepared for the abdominal and breast incisions, but was surprised at how much pain there is in the midsection from moving that muscle. I'm 9 days post op now and beginning to see some improvements. Anyone…
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coughing
I am just curious,I cough alot and I think it is from allergies but sometimes have a mental flash of what if? ....... I have mostly coughed early in the mornings especially during radiation treatments. Now that is over and I still cough but sometimes in the evening and I woke up last night coughing. Sometimes I experience…
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Aches and Pains after Chemo
I had surgery for breast cancer in Oct 2002, immediate reconstruction and 6 months of a/c and taxol. Radiation followed. I did well during the treatment and was glad to finish up and get back to life. All was well until about a month after I finished everything. I was hit with alot of joint pain, which still continues. I…
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Need some opinions
Ok, here is my story. I was diaginosed with Breast Cancer in September of 2002. I had 5 surgeries, chemo and am now on meds. for 5 years. My husband was very supportive through the whole thing. He was fantastic. The Christmas of my treatment my best friends gave me a trip to Disneyworld. We went and had a great time. Now I…
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Femara (letrozole)
Hello All, Our friend, Jean Miller is in the hospital for tests. I am sure she will check into the CSN and post to everyone here on her return home. Lets all send up some strong prayers for Jean. Thanks, Nan
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fluid around tissue expanders (HELP)
I had fluid around my tissue expanders and had urgent surgery to have them removed. After the surgery, I was told that the expanders had no holes,yet, there was murky fluid around them. There was no infection. After I am healed my physician wants to do a tram flap w/ implants. anyone w/ this experience? should I or…
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DME...What is this?
Check out this website www.DMEsource.com...is this for real? Read patent information especially.
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TUMOR MARKERS
How important is tumor markers in determining if your breast cancer has come back? The last time I went for my 3 months checkup mines was CA 15 3. Please pray for me on April 27 (Tuesday) I see my doctor for 3 three months check-up again.
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Permanent expanders
I am considering permanent expanders to reduce overall surgery (exchange for implants etc.) and am looking for experiences from those who have them. Thanks.
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28 dx with bilateral bc - want to hear from others young bc survivors
I just wanted to see if there were others who would like to share their experiences - to maybe just feel a little less alone. I was 28 in dec. 2003 and starting my 9th month of pregnancy when they diagnosed with me with breast cancer. I had a bilateral mastectomy in february, finished 4 rounds of dose-dense ac chemo, and i…
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ct scan
I finally got the results from my ct scan of my lungs today and everything is fine.I thought I would post here so as to let everyone know and to thank all of you for your prayers.Thanks again,Teresa
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Chemotherapy roller coaster
I couldn't find much in the male breast cancer discussion area, so I thought I'd try this one. I am a 56-year-old male that was diagnosed in January of this year. Had a modified radical mastectomy in February, and am now in chemotherapy. I asked my oncologist for the most aggressive chemotherapy plan that he can provide,…
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dexamethsone
Hi iam currenty taking dexamethosone along with my chemo i take it two tablets the day before two the day of and two the day after.I went on ine this morign to try and find side affects becase iam woneringif it is causing isnomia it seems like when iam on it i have a harder time sleeping anyway i didnt find anything on…