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Breast Cancer

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
DME...What is this?
Check out this website www.DMEsource.com...is this for real? Read patent information especially.
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.
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.
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…
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
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,…
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…
Mild fever during taxol treatment
I have breast cancer. I have just finished 4 cycles AC chemo treatment and started with taxol for 2 cycles. I have been having mild temperature around 99-100 degree since I started the taxol treatment. My whole body feels very worm especially on my back and on my head. Since it does not reach 100.5 degree, my doctor does…
liver question
My liver count was higher than usual so my doctor is having me come back in a month to check it again. I was wondering what anyone could tell me. Should I be worried or is this normal?
Hair Loss due to Surgery alone
I started a topic a week or so ago about losing my hair and not having had to have chemo. Well, they ran tests and I am severely iron deficiently anemic. That, plus the ten hour surgery that I had, caused my hair loss. It will most likely all come out and as my iron levels recover will return. There is no new growth now.…
Finding Information
I was wondering where do most people look for information after completing treatment? Also, what do most people want to know about after finishing treatment? I work for a company that is currently making a software program for Breast Cancer Survivors. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Do you ever stop thinking about it
I want to know if you ever stop thinking and reliving your experience with breast cancer. I was diagnosed in sept of 2002. I had 5 surgeries including a mastestomy. I have been done all my treatments for a year and I still relive what I went through and get upset over it all of the time. I question why it happen and if I…
Having your marriage survive a Cancer diagnosis
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer (stage 1) in June of 2000, 2 days before my 37 birthday. After Radiation Therapy and 6 months of Chemo, I am now cancer free. Since my treatment ended, my marriage (19 years) has suffered. My husband supported me through my treatment but then had a meltdown. We had a very strong marriage…
need your prayers PLEASE
Hello everyone, tuesday i will be going for an ultrasound of my liver the oncologist thinks it my be my gall stones acting up (been having several of them for 18 years) but i've been having a discomfort , pulling /tugging at my right side below my mastectomy kind of into the ribs, hard to even explain but i am so petrified…
all ready worrying
Hi all i know i shouldnt be but iam already worry when this ugly creature is going to rear its ugly head at me again i still have two more treatments left.This is the second time in a year that i have delt with cancer and chemo and quite frankly iam tired of it.like i said i try and not dwell on it coming back but it is…
curly hair
How have you all handled the curly hair thing? My hair is about 3-4 inches long but so curly that it looks shorter It's been too long for a wig for awhile and I got extensions but now they are coming out and it is so damn curly that I'm not happy going without the extensions, but if I tried to wear my wig again it would…
Does any one find out that they still stay tired
I finished my treatments in June of last year and I go for mile walks or two mile walks and still find out that I get tired very easy still is that normal. I also come home from work and all I want to do is sleep because I'm tired still. Marilyn
lymphedema
Has anyone had treatment for lymphedema and what did they do and the outcome? Did you wear a compression sleeve----just a t nite or when? Thanks Buffy(Marge)
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!
upset.
Sorry iam posting another message tonight but i just read a web page that upset me.I cant get over how many spouces or senific other abbondens the ones they love in this time of need.I just gets too me.what happens?Iam so lucky that i have a very loving husband sometimes i wonder how he puts up with my mood swings.but i…

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