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Beat's me why...
Maybe someone can help me out here, cause I sure don't understand... one of the "12 dangerous dietary supplements" to be taken off the market by the FDA is 'skullcap' (Huang Qin). Didn't mean much to me because I'm not familiar with it, don't take it, but then I go to the NCCAM website. A division of the NIH - National…
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Nutrition
I am a registered nurse and breast cancer survivor, my radiation oncologist recommended I start taking a product called Juice Plus. It is 17 fruits and vegs in a capsule form. This product has been studied by major universities and is shown to improve immune system and decrease DNA damage. I just want others to know it is…
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Frozen shoulder?
I had mastectomy on left side, with immediate tram flap reconstruction in January 2003. Throughout my recovery, I had excellent range of motion, never had any problems at all. Went through AC Chemo from March to May 2003. during surgey, had only 2 lymph nodes removed (negative). I haven't had any indication of lymphedema…
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tamoxifen
Do you know, when the 5 years of taking this is over, do you just stop the drug or do you have to be weaned off? Is anyone out there taking anything after tamoxifen?
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Loosing my hair
Well it finally started im loosing my hair and im so depressed about it. I guess since it had been three weeks since I started chemo I hoped I was gonna be lucky. This is really getting me down. Has anyones Dr. given them something for depression? I have been doing alright until this. Dont know if I can get through this or…
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has any one had their portacatheter taken out
Has any one had their portacatheter taken out if so did it hurt after wards .I'm getting mine taken out on Friday the 2nd of April .I will feel good about it because I will know when I get it out that my cancer is behind me. And also does any one have problems with facial hair if so what do you do about it. I still find…
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Other people's perception
Does anyone else have the problem with friends (and others) having a perception of you that is not correct? I have gotten to the point where I don't like letting others know any "new" developments because they think (and almost expect ) the worst. Last spring I found out that the BC had spread to my bones but we only found…
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Deciding Participation Research?
Hello all. I am sitting here trying to think how to figure out if I should stay in a research study I'm in. I know it is a personal decision but unsure if I am making the right decision. My husband does not like it all (that I'm in study). I'm taking clondronatye 800mg x2 or a Placebo. This drug is for bone strengenthing,…
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donna488 please read
I am sorry, I am trying to respond to your email but, it says "member not recognized" driving me nuts. email me please at seeknpeace@aol.com...
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Radiation and weak.....advice?
Anyone had weakness of the muscles during radiation? My arm is being radiated for a bone metastasis and it is soooo weak! I can't pick up a glass of water, this weekend I couldn't even lift my arm, and hurt my gosh it hurts. Any advice or similar experiences? Thankfull for any suggestions or just reassurance, :-) hummb.
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Panicked about going back to work
I just received a letter from my disability insurer. They have assigned a nurse consultant to my case to 'help' me get back to work right away. I am totally panicked! I just finished treatments three weeks ago and my Doc and I agreed I would go back July 1st. I run a business program at a university. We've had over 60% of…
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Osteoporosis update
Hi everyone. Saw one of my oncologists last week and his suggestion regarding my bone density test results (-3 for spine L1 region) was calcium supplements and exercises. I wasn't too pleased since I had read that supplements are a good way to prevent osteoporosis, not to treat it. Anyway, I ran it by a few of my favorite…
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Fibroadenoma - biopsy or not?
I had a mastectomy last May. I have a fibroadenoma in the other breast and I have one physician saying I should have a sterotaxic biopsy, the other one saying I don't need it. Checked web and depending on the website you're on depends on whether or not biopsy is recommended. Anyone have similar experience? Appreciate your…
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Thank you...
to all who replied regarding dietary supplements. Whether you agree or not my main concern is patient awareness at this time. Granted the 12 supplements they are pulling may be dangerous and that's great that they are looking out for the public. My concern is, as patients, we apparently think we know certain substances…
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Financials of being sick
I'm unable to work and social security benefits will take 5 months or more to kick in. Anyone else dealing with financial diffuculties while going thru cancer treatment? Does anyone know of any organizations out there that can help with more than wigs, etc., like rent?
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Excessive swelling after bi-lateral mascetomy and reconstruction
Hi, I had my surgery on March 29th-the drains from my breast are out, only one abdominal drain is left in. My breast's are engorged, feel rock hard and x'ly painful. Any suggestions on how to help reduce the swelling and pain.
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HAPPY EASTER!
Hi All! Just wanted to wish everybody a Happy and Healthy Easter! ENJOY!! HUGS!! Cathy
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In a hurry
I finished treatment one yr ago. I was recently divorced shortly before diagnosis. While undergoing treatment, I was presented with the opportunity to buy the house I was renting. To make a long story short, I did it. I love fixing and changing something that is mine. Recently, a friend diagnosed several yrs before me had…
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Dissapoted
hi all just to usdate everyone i had brest cancer in 03 had mastecomy and chemo.WEll then jan of 04 my cacncer has came back in the lung an rib cage I have done 6 rounds of chemo and was thinking i was done went in for test yesterday and the doc said it is about 50% better but not gone so he wants more chemo done.I was…
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Fluid intake
What types of drinks besides water and Gatorade are best to take during chemo? I am a 33yr woman dx with breast cancer currently doing aggressive chemo. 8 treatments - every other week - 4 Adriamycin & Cytoxan followed by 4 Taxol. Just finished AC. I'm tired of drinking just water and Gatorade.
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Going NUTS! Am I expecting too much?
I got a DCIS DX 2 month's ago and still do not know what my treatment plan is. My new surgeon says the NYC system is overloaded... small consolation when I want to know if I'm losing my breast. Anyway.... today's nutty inspiring event is I'm waiting for my MRI results and the doc is off for the holiday (and thus the…
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I am afraid it's spreading
I was diagnosed last April, had a 3.5 lump removed, all the margins were clear as well as the 15 lymph nodes. Did the chemo and radiation and finished up with that at the end of September. I went in for my 6 month with the radiation onc. and she did a routine x-ray and I didn't think anything of it. The next week I got a…
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My Father is Dead
Don't know of any nicer way to put it. Police officer came to my door today and told me he committed suicide yesterday...shot himself. I haven't seen him in 34 years but the news of his suicide brought back many old memories. Thought I didn't care about him anymore...now I know I loved him, he was my father. At this point,…
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Depression /no appetite & no sleep
Hello. Im writing because Im having some trouble with the depression part of this treatment. I have a family that is around always and Im still pretty active & was pretty positive but that's not helping. Im finding myself looking into the death aspect of this B/C. I am diagnosed with advanced B/C and Im on a clinical trial…
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Helping Children Cope w/ BC
Hi, everyone: I've posted before. To recap, I was diagnosed in Oct. 2003 with invasive ductal carcinoma. 1.2 cm. stage 3 very aggressive. Lumpectomy Nov. 2003. Just finished chemo [4 A/C, 4 Taxol]. I'm about to start rads. I'm looking for suggestions on helping my 7 yr old daughter cope. In a parent/teacher conference last…
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Hot Flashes
Help! I am on tamoxifen and the hotflashes are wicked. I'm sure many of you can relate. I'm lucky if I can sleep two hours at a stretch. I'm exhausted. Has anyone tried Evening Primrose or acupunture. Would appreciate any advice you can give. I have to stay away from all estrogen related products.
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tight ligament
I was wondering if anyone had this problem. During my chemo, I noticed a pulling sensation in the arm that chemo was given in. Now there is a tendon that pops up ,when I stretch my arm to reach for something and is very tight like a guitarr string.At first it looks like my vein but it isn`t.The nurse at the radiation area…
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Joys of Lymphedema
Would like to talk with anyone who is doing manual massage and compression sleeve, bandaging, etc. etc. this is very difficult to manage and never seems to get any better even though I am faithful to my treatment and never go without sleeve or bandaging except to shower. My husband has started to help with the massage part…
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Celebrate
I finished my chemo on 3/17 and had my Pet Scan and MRI on 3/31 got my results on 4/1 and all is clear I am so excited. After 30 rounds of chemo and the waiting on the scan results (thats tough)I am doing great. I'm just curious why they still want me to do 5 weeks of radiation. I had a mastectomy I start radiation on…
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raw food
Anyone using the raw food lifestyle to combat cancer?