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side effects of xeloda
Has anyone had fluid retention or or difficulty breathing while taking xeloda. I have been on xeloda for 6 months and was doing very well. However last week, I started having problems, feeling very tired ,coughing, difficulty breathing and back ache. The doctor is sending me for a CT scan of the chest, she is wondering if…
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Procrit shots before surgery
Has anyone gotten procrit shots before reconstructive surgery? Evidently that is what bloodless surgery is about. They bulk up your RBC count artificially so when you lose blood, they don't need to replace it. I'm having a TRAM flap procedure on the 12th and my surgeon suggested it since the herceptin I'm on makes me…
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Breast Reconstruction
I am 65 yrs old, preparing for masectomy, only reconstruction is shoulder flap with implant. Any advice
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angry about info
Hi all I need to vent You know all the new forms we all had to sign about who to release info to etc.? Well here's my dilemna. Some crazy woman(stalker) e mailed my husband that " I know your wife's medical history, and I noticed her hair is different, so is she in treatment again or what is going on?" Mind you this woman…
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Post mastectomy
Has anyone developed Lymphedema? My daughter suddenly developed swelling in her affected arm 5 months post op. She is going for her final chemo next week. 4 doses of adriamycin and cytoxin and 4 of Taxol. The 3rd Taxol treatment has really taken all the wind out of her. She is not bouncing back as quickly. Tomorrow she is…
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Lighterside/Swimwear?
Hi! Sue here,a little apprehensive about wearing a swimsuit.I know there is so much more serious stuff on everyone elses mind,but I'm going to my son's graduation in Mississippi next weekend and we have reservations at a Hotel w/a pool.I've always loved going to the pool and playing with the kids and I still want to,but I…
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bone metastases....symptoms?
I'm experiencing discomfort .....more than the usual numbness.......in my arm. Should I be concerned that the cancer is in my bone now? Thanks, Sue
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Survival Rate for Bone Mets?
I'm feeling rather depressed. Does anyone know much about survival rates for breast cancer patients that have the cancer come back in 4 1/2 years. It appeared in my bones in three areas - upper right arm, lower back and lowest right back rib. I am on taxol and aredia now. Thanks for any information.
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heart damage from radiation
I had radiation for left breast cancer and now have heart damage which cannot be surgically repaired. If the cancer doesn't get me my heart will fail. This really ticks me off. Anyone else experience this or have any suggestions??? Thanks!!
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Tram Flap Question
Hi! This is my first time to this site. I don't know why I didn't think of it before. I had a mastectomy and abdominal tram flap reconstruction in Oct, 2002. I am doing well and very pleased with my breast. The right side of my stomach however, is very distended. At first the doctors all agreed that I probably had a…
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Awaiting Mastecomy
Hi, I am new to all of this, I am 39 years old and I was diagnoised with IDC March 21, 04. Due to insurance issues we had to make a hastened move to Miami and get all of our children there. My new dr. happens to be someone I know and therefore I trust her very much. She did a new mammogram and guess what, the tumor still…
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Radiation
Hi all I havent posted for a while. I have 8 rads to go 5 of them boosts. Are they stronger???.I have not had any probs so far just a little pink. I had grade 1 with 1 nodes er/pos. I am now on tamoxifen. with no problems yet but I am having problems sleeping. would this be due to the tamoxifen??. take care and thanks…
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Side effect of Taxotere & tamoxifen?
My g/f had a mastectomy last fall and after having the 4 a/c treatments, received 4 taxotere treatments. She asked that I post a question to you all - has the taxotere and/or tamoxifen killed your female sexuality? Basically she has had no sex drive since the taxotere and is now worried that the tamoxifen might keep it…
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THANK YOU FROM GLOW
I cannot thank the people who replyed to my post enough. Thank you for undestanding, for caring, for taking the time to respond. This has been a horrendous time for me. My family only wants to keep me alive forever and I just long to be at peace. I love them so much and I want to be here but not like this. I was feeling…
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Basic radiation questions
I was lucky. In November '02 I was diagnosed with only DCIS / stage 0. Had lumpectomy, 33 radiation treatments (last five were the boost), and am on Tamoxifen. Prior to radiation starting went to a few support group meetings. One woman was having a problem with radiation -- oozing blisters (?) and having a problem getting…
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Mag Article
Hello, I am working on a story for Glamour Magazine about health insurance, and am looking to profile two women who have suffered from breast cancer--one with insurance, and one without--so I can compare their experiences. If you or someone you know would be willing to share your story, please let me know. I am looking for…
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No Zometa for Bone Mets
Is there anyone out there who's D.R. told them to wait to start Zometa? I am on Lupron (to induce menopause), sodium phenyl buterate(an alternative med) and chemo (xeloda) I have many bony mets(leg, pelvis, hips, ribs, chest, back) but not a lot in any one place. One D.r. recommended Zometa but my primary one says to wait…
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radiation for bone mets
Hello everyone, I have read on some postings in the past that some of you had radiation for your bone mets. My doc doesn't reccomend radiation for mine because he says it will fry half of my bone marrow and if I ever had to do chemo (AC & T) again that would fry the other half. I am wondering if those who had radiation for…
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medullary b.c. and masectomy?
I am a 9 year survivor amd my sister was just diagnosed with medullary b.c. wants to know how many opt for a mascetomy and chemo with no radiation, or a lump with both chemo and radiation ? Anyone with personal experience would be greatly appreciated. She goes in tomm. for surgery.
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To Nancyeob (heart damage)
How were you diagnosed and what were your symptoms? I have been having radiating chest pains.
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Breast Cancer Vaccine
Hi Everyone, I have had several requests to let you all know how my breast cancer vaccine trial is going. I am receiving two injections of Theratope vaccine every three months now and am doing great. The tumors have shrunk and the only side effects I experience are: redness and swelling at injection site (which has…
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6 month checkup
On Monday I will have my 6-month checkup after chemo. One year ago my life changed when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My life will never be the same again. I have rediscovered what is really important in my life and I have realized that I want to LIVE. I have made the decision to retire two years earlier than I had…
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Has anyone had radiation twice
I had a lumpectomy/ radiation no chemo left breast Oct 2002 and had lumpectomy right breast Apr 20--very small less than 1cc(glad they found it soo early) neither is estrogen/progest positive so not taking tamoxifen hopefully no chemo but won't know til Wed April28 just radiation again Has anyone done this within such a…
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Revlon Run-Walk on May 8
Is anyone going to be walking/running on May 8th at the Revlon run/Walk for Women? If so, maybe we can meet and say hi! See you there! Hugs, Jayne
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Prozac and Alchohol
My Doctor prescribed Prozac today for hot flashes, I do have at least 3 mixed drinks per night so I can sleep.. Please advise me as to what to do next.......... I have no problem with not drinking..... JUST NEED SOME SLEEP!!!!!!!! Will Prozac Help me sleep? AND Function througout the day????????//
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for Hummingbird
I have a question.Are their school loans for cancer pt`s or is there just normal school loans? I want to file for gov.loan or aid but the institution will probally base evrything on the income of both me and my husband so there is no way that I can state that I have tons of medical bills . What do you think? You once…
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Eye Twitches and Cramping Feet Side Affects
I have finished 4 rounds of Taxotere and Carboplatin with Herseptin. I have noticed that my eyes are very dry and my eyes twitch on the eyelids and directly underneath. Also, my vision is not as sharp. My doctor ran a magnesium test and that was fine and I am using natural tears for the dryness which helps. Has anyone had…
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depressed
Hi all iam finding myself more and more depressed each day in the past week i start crying for no stupid reason.I was dignosed in Jan of 2003 with breast cancer had a mastecomy and four rounds of chemo and then jan of this year my cancer came back havent even been done with chemo a year yet my cancer has returned to the…
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Taxotere Side effects?
My wife has completed series on Adriamycin and Cytoxan. Now starts Taxotere, series of four at three week intervals. Your experiences please.
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Joint Pain
It has been 8 months since my last chemo treatment, but now and since i have been going through terrible pain in my joints and muscles and especially in my hip. I can hardly walk, I just woould like to find others that have experienced this and what there doc. did and what they are doing ... I took cytoxian and eparubison.…