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Breast Cancer

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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
To Nancyeob (heart damage)
How were you diagnosed and what were your symptoms? I have been having radiating chest pains.
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…
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…
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…
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
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????????//
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.…
Good ct results
Hello all, Met with onco yesterday and rec'd my ct results. All tumors have shrunk approx 40%- 50%. He was very pleased and told me he hopes for a remission on these drugs...I said you think thats possible, he replied yes! Will do ct again in two months. I'm on trial avastin and taxol Results were after 2 cycles…
Prozac
Today, my Doctor, prescribed Prozac instead of Efexor.....{he said they were the same}.... I am having very extreme hot flashees, and night sweats........ Is There anyone else, that is taking Prozac instead of Efexor. Does it really help as much?????///
for cat1switzerland
Hi cat, no I didn't get your email. I think maybe I deleted it because when I don't know who's it from I don't open it. Please put in the subject line, from cat1switzerland. Thanks. Looking for ward to hearing from you. Marie
partial breast radiation
I am scheduled to start "partial breast radiation" which is a newer treatment - 2 radiation treatments per day for one week, more intense doses of radiation. This is instead of the one treatment per day for 6 - 8 week typical treatment. Does anyone have experience with this newer treatment? Any thoughts? I have already had…
Relay For Life!
Hi All! I'm doing The Relay For Life on June 4-5 in Dobbs Ferry, NY about 15 miles north of NYC.This will be my 4th year . We are looking for Survivors to join in the Opening Survivor Walk starting at 7PM. I was wondering if there are any ladies or gentlemen who are survivors of any type of cancer who are in or near this…
Relay For Life!
Hi All! I'm doing The Relay For Life on June 4-5 in Dobbs Ferry, NY about 15 miles north of NYC.This will be my 4th year . We are looking for Survivors to join in the Opening Survivor Walk starting at 7PM. I was wondering if there are any ladies or gentlemen who are survivors of any type of cancer who are in or near this…
Relay For Life!
Hi All! I'm doing The Relay For Life on June 4-5 in Dobbs Ferry, NY about 15 miles north of NYC.This will be my 4th year . We are looking for Survivors to join in the Opening Survivor Walk starting at 7PM. I was wondering if there are any ladies or gentlemen who are survivors of any type of cancer who are in or near this…
Humor
I know we all get down and out about our cancer. We're entitled to our pity parties, gracious knows, I've had my share of them these past 8 months, but we all need to keep our spirits up too to make it thru this challenge. Some of you may already have found this website, but I just checked it out today and loved it,…
for cat1switzerland
Hi, I wrote you in your mail box. Please check it out. Thanks. Marie
ALL SURVIVORS..........
ARE THERE ANY CANCER SURVIVORS IN THE MONETT, MISSOURI AREA? I AM TRYING TO START UP A LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP, AND NEED SURVIVORS, CARETAKERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS OF SURVIVORS TO ATTEND MEETINGS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS, ANNA
After Tram Flap...problems
Hi, I am still having a hard time finding someone who has had a double tram flap recontruct at the time of breast removal. I had this done on Feb 4, 2004, and my right side is still hard and painful and not seeming to progress as my left side has. The left side is soft and the swelling is less. This right side has a golf…
*Desperate*
I am a 52 yo woman who was told on 4/7/03 that the lump I felt was breast cancer. The surgeon gave me the choice of lumpectomy or mastectomy and because of the size of the tumor, I chose the mastectomy (surgery on 4/25/03). Decided to have tissue expander implanted for reconstruction (not a good candidate for flap, etc.…
someone wanted to know more
I stated that I was dealing w/low self esteem since my surgery and diagnosis. I am an AA, 32 y.o. diagnosed in sept of 2003 w/ bc. as of today I have one chemo left on 4/23. My hair has grown a little but, I have put on 40lbs. I'm often tired and sore and life is not the same. I find myself feeling sad and I cry often. I…
Heartburn from Taxotere & Doxil?
Has anyone gotten severe heartburn from Taxotere or Doxil? Im receiving both of them and it seems 2-3 days later everytime I try to eat heartburn seems to happen and it's intense. If anyone can shed some light on how to help this please give me some advice. Thank you & god bless.

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