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I DID IT!!!
Well,today was a pain filled day and spent most of the day in bed crying. Thank goodness I have my mother to talk to when I am like this. I've been sitting here "stewing" about all the difficulties I have been having with my oncol. (taking personal calls on his cell, asking directions, yelling at me, not listening to a…
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joint pain long after chemo why?
joint pain 9 months still after chemo (WHY) Message: I finished chemo approx. 9 months ago and towards the end of chemo I started developing joint pain in the hip. Now the joint pain has spread to every finger joint,my toes,ankles,knees and wrists. Docters have no explanation for my pain. I have had MRIs, pet scans,bone…
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Osteoporosis
Hi everyone. I just recently changed to a new GYN and she sent me for a bone density test (I'm 46), my first. The results I got back yesterday took me by surprise. My T-score for the spine was -3! That means I have osteoporosis. My hip was fine but my wrist was -1.1, between normal and osteopenia. Anyone else with scores…
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When will I feel well again?
Hi, I finished 5 rounds of chemo 5 weeks ago. I feel tired all of the time. I think I am depressed. The threat of recurrence is so frightening. There is also a constant burning in my stomach. It is difficult to think. Sometimes it is hard to complete a sentence without forgetting the words. The oncologist thinks I may need…
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Newly diagnosed
Hello, I had breast cancer in 1988 and received radiation & a few oral meds. My breast cancer came back & it's thrown me for a loop! It is in my Lymphnodes and it's aggressive. I was given my sentence (please forgive me for that, but Im very angry,sad & so scared!) I am HER2 positive and Im awaiting to hear if I am…
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Problems with expander fill
Has anyone else experienced severe pain as a result of an expander fill (required trip to emergency and morphine injections)? First fill of expander (100 cc of saline) resulted in severe pain for three days which disappeared by second fill a week later. The second fill sent me to hospital that same day and now 5 days later…
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more questions on recostruction
Hi sorry to be a pain but i have a few more questions that i would liked answered if someone could help.am due too start recostruction in may.i had my left breast revmoved jan of 03 my other breast is still my natrual one.Iam very small breasted iam only a 36A my question is should i go ahedd and do the other sid and go a…
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zometa
Hi i was wondering has anyone else been put on zometa and if so could you tell me has it helped and also what side affects did you see?Any info would be helpful. Thanks to everyone in advance. bunnie(amy)
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concerned
Maybe I am being a hyper responsive but last week I found something that feels a little unusual in the nonaffected breast. Very small but definitely hard. My last experience with this left no doubt in my mind what I had found. But now I am much more diligent with breast exams.I didnt want to mention it to my dr until I was…
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pregnant, bc same spot, recur
Does anyone have any experience with estrogen receptive bc that recurred while pregnant? My friend had a mastectomy 3 years ago followed by Tamoxifen. Went off and is now 11 wks pregnant. Felt a lump which is cancer in the exact same spot as before. Doctor said terminate the pregnancy because it would reduce her life…
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What is this?Anyone know?
Last night my shoulder became very uncomfortable,as I reached back to massage it I found this huge knot about the size of a mason jar lid.I've also been having chest pains ,my check up was today,my doc sent me to radiology,chest x-ray and a sonogram of my left arm,shoulder and neck making sure there wasn't a blood…
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Breast CA/Ovarian CA
I would like to hear from anyone who is a breast cancer survivor that developed cysts on the ovaries after their diagnosis. I am 1.5 yrs out from breast cancer surgery and after having abdominal pain and swelling they have found cystic lesions on both sides. I do not have a uterus ... that was removed 12 years ago. I just…
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Cancer Survivors' Bill of Rights
While doing a search for another Oncologist on http://www.cancer.gov, I found this info for cancer survivors. Go to http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancerinfo/life-after-treatment/page12# to read. Something to think about...I think ALL doctors should read this (especially my Oncologist..sigh). Diane
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I Do Not Understand
Before this is all finished, I hope you all do not find me to be neurotic... I posted about my mastectomy and the consequent excruciating pain I have been experiencing for the last 3 months (almost 1 yr post op now) and I have a couple of questions: In a letter from my oncologist to all my other doctors, he states at the…
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ROTTEN Mother
My 19 yo son is home this weekend from college (his first year...I also have a 17 yo who will graduate hs in June) and I can't even go to the movies with him. My son is clinically depressed and on medication (I am biPolar and clinically depressed) and he has been abused. He has almost no social skills, no friends and has…
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Subcutaneous mastectomy
Does anyone have first hand knowledge of subcutaneous mastectomy? This is something I was considering as a preventive measure with the hopes of retaining sensitivity in the breast. I'm using the TRAM flap to reconstruct the one side and I'm trying to decide what, if anything, to do on the unaffected side. The plastic…
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strange lactation issue
I have a strange symptom and not certain which doctor to ask.I am 42 yrs old, femail, I had a radical mastectomy left side 2 weeks ago. Yesterday, my remaining breast began producing milk. I've always produced colostrum, even prior to my 2 children/pregnancies;but I've never heard of this side effect of surgery. Has anyone…
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first timer
This is my first posting to the group. I start my chemotherapy on Monday morning. I have been diagnosed with inflitrating ductal carcinoma 2 cm tumor, no lymph involvelment, margins clear. I am scared to death of the chemo. I know it is only 4 rounds but I am so afraid of being sick
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pathology report questions
hi, i have the following questions 1. ER pos. 90% 2. PR pos. 12% are those o.k. numbers to have? 3. HER 2 NEU Positive---is that o.k. to have? 4. Nuclear grade II---is that o.k. to have? 5. Cribriform type with focal luminal necrosis? is this bad, or o.k. to have? my diagnosis was non-invasive ductal carcinoma DCIS. .6cm.…
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bilateral masectomy
I had a lumpectomy, radiation Oct 2002--Feb2002 with no nodes involved now cancer in the other breast so considering bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction---would appreciate any feed back How long in the hospital what to expect when I get home--I know drains for 10 days
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gratitude and good news
Thank you to all who offered encouragement and prayers while I was awaiting test results. I have no evidence of spread to bones or organs, and the tumor discovered in the lymph node is shrinking after being on Armidex less than a month. Doctor expects it will continue to shrink and may then have radiation to try to…
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bladder infections
Since August of last year I have had a UTI every month except one. Always different organism. I have had a cysto and all checked out. I finished treatment one yr ago. My white count has stayed low all this time but this is the only type of infection I have had. I even started taking vinegar tablets (that was the time I…
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Eyebrows and Eyelashes
My question isn't terribly important, but I've wondered for awhile if any other survivors have experienced the following: I finished chemo and radiation 3 1/2 years ago and all my hair grew back in the right places, but one thing I've had happen many times is: every couple of months or so my eyebrows get real thinned out…
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Tips for Getting through Radiation
Hi, everyone... I've just finished chemo 4 A/C; 4 Taxol and I'm about to begin radiation in 2 wks [6 weeks duration]. I was dx in Oct. 2003 and I had a lumpectomy in Nov. 2003. I've heard that so many women develop burns after radiation. I'm looking for any tips, suggestions, etc. which will help as I begin this new phase…
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what now???
First time posting, I have been "lurking" for the past year. I was diagnosed with DCIS in Aug. 02 at 34 years old. No family history, nothing! I had a lumpectomy, two more - clear margins, lymph nodes removed - clear. 35 radiation treatments and am now on Tamoxifen. I worked every day, doing the treatments on my lunch…
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Breast cancer-CMF or AC?
Hi, If you've been through either CMF or AC chemotherapy for breast cancer, I'd REALLY appreciate your feedback. I'm needing to choose between these two options to follow up my lumpectomy surgery in February. I'm specifically interested in how tired you were and for how long during each cycle. I have 2 young children (2 &…
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Depression & anxiety
My dear friend is undergoing chemo and is experiencing depression which required treatment in a mental hospital. How can I help her?
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Difficult Recovery from Tram Flap
I am just wondering if any of you who have had an immediate tram flap reconstruction has had any problems? I had a double mastectomy on 2-4 with immed. tram flap and the left breast has softened and looks fairly good. However, the right breast that had the cancer and from which the nodes were taken, is still swollen, hard…
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Radiation
Hi, everyone I have 2 more chemo treatments to go and I am counting the days. I will probably start readiation sometime in June. I am still working full time and plan to do so through treatment. I am a little concerned about my energy level while taking radiation and working. Is the exhaustion such that I will have a hard…
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Would like to chat
Hello All, If there is anyone out there with mets to lungs and liver I sure could benefit hearing from you. If your interested in chatting please email me. I just want to learn more about your treatment options, etc. thanks ljamn95@gra.midco.net Hope to hear from you Judie