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DCIS
In November of '02 I was diagnosed with DCIS. Emotionally it was a rough two or three months. Physically, no biggie. Lumpectomy with good enough margins. Thirty-three radiation treatments. (Last treatment was one year ago today.) Had very easy time with radiation. Very little side effects from it. Have been on Tamoxifen…
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to beth/jake10
Hi Beth, I read one of your postings from a while back...it was the one about your friend Terry. Great news! Do you know what kind of chemo she was given and was it at MD Anderson? Thanks. Hope Terry is still doing well! Warm Regards, Judie
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Update on clinical trial
Hello All, I went for my first treatment on mon the 23rd for my mets. I did get arm A...bevacizumab and taxol. This trial closes in June and the head of the trial said they have had a lot of good results. I hope that this treatment knocks my cancer down and is it is spreading like wild fire. I'm terrified!! I keep telling…
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Herceptin and the heart
Last March I was diagnosed with stage 3, Her2 positive breast cancer. Since I couldn't be prescribed herceptin, I joined a clinical trial in order to get it. My MUGA scores slowly declined and when it got to 51%, I insisted on being referred to a cardiologist. If my score fell below 50, I would be kicked out of the trial.…
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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!
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Recurrent BC after lumpectomy
Hi. I'm 46, had a lumpectomy 10/2002, 1 node w/ micromets, 8 rounds of chemo, 7 weeks of rad, went back for my first mammo since BC in 12/03. Suspicious calcifications on same breast turned out to be ductal carcinoma. Now I need to have a mastectomy, with/without reconstruction. I see a plastic surgeon on Tues. to discuss.…
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dandelion root
Have any of you heard anything about dandelion root or dandelion tea being good for cleansing the liver after chemo? I was in Barnes and Noble and picked up a book on cancer and another one on the fat flush plan and they both said something about it being good to cleanse the liver of the toxic effects of chemo. Hey at this…
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Getting ready for reconstruction
On Aug 8 I had a right simple mastectomy with sentenial node mapping which showed all nodes free of cancer.I have chosen not to do chemo or hormone blocking.On Nov 5 I am having a simple left mastectomy and having expanders put in both breasts to prepare for reconstruction.I would like to have feedback from anyone who has…
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reconstruction
I am going to be facing a decision as to what type of reconstruction to do. I have read a LOT but want to hear from people who have had it done. I wonder why you made the decisions you did, and how satisfied you are with the outcomes.
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Does any one find out when they have an anniversary comming up of the cancer date that they have f
Hello my anniversary date is comming up of a new breastcancer in February of last year and in the back of my mind I still have fears is that normal or what. I'm Glad that I'm still alive because I have alot to live for . It still seems like I snap at people and I don't mean to . Also does any one find out that they are…
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20or more bc survivours
I WAS HOPING TO MEET 20+YEARS SURVIVOUR WITH MORE THAN 10 + LYMPH NODES I WAS AT A BREAST CANCER WALK HAD A GREAT TIME,MEET A LADY THAT HAS SUVIVE 26 YRS IT MADE ME FELL GOOD JUST TO TALK TO THE LADY. I WAS DIANOSE OCT 2002 I HAD 10+ LYMPH NODES I WOULD TO TALKTO THE SURVIVOURS THAT LAST LONGER THAN 20 YEARS WITH 10+ LYMPH…
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Arimidex
I'm wondering if anyone is having trouble sleeping while taking Arimidex? I have been on this since November and have not been able to sleep without taking an Ambien. I am also having a hard time losing weight. Are these side effect of the drug? Any info is appreciated. Thanks
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cancer back
Hi all well the just conformed it yesterday that my cancer is back in the lungs.they are alos seeing spots on both rib cages and up in the lympnoied of the neck.hopefully starting treatments this friday 2-20-04 bunnie
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Mets to Liver and Lungs
Hello all and thanks for letting me share. I was diagnosed in Oct. of 2002 with stage two-B infiltrating ductal carcinoma/grade 3 very aggressive. I had a lumpectomy along with chemo (FEC) than followed with 33 treatments of radiation. I completed treatment May 2, 2003. I have been having 3 month check ups. In between…
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i went back
I woke up very early this morning so i spent a couple of hours on this site and read some of the personal web pages like i have done many times before it's strange how so many ""old timers"" dont post anymore it makes one wonder to whatever happened to them after all their treatments have they gone on with their life??…
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Do you ever stop thinking it's cancer again?
Hi. It's been almost 2 years since my diagnosis, surgery and treatment. It took a half of a year after the treatments ended for me to be able to see a future, to get rid of the doom and gloom that what I went thru caused me to feel constantly in my life. Recently, I've been having some aches and pains that do not seem to…
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Miracles Do Happen
Several months ago I wrote here about a freiend of mine named Terry who was diagnosed with terminal sarcoma. The initial site was found in her breast and she had a mastectomy so we bonded as survivors. Several months later the sarcoma was back in her lungs and liver. She went to Houston and was put on a regiment of chemo.…
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bcrt1 for positive gene and cancer
I am only 30 and was diagnose in the first stage of cancer. I was also diagnosed with the bcrt1 mutaion gene. I have a history in my family of breast cancer, so I am going to have both breasts removed and immediate reconstruction just to be on the safe side. I am really frightened since the surgery keeps getting closer. It…
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Gone Natural
I decided to make myself a lab mouse and go with alternative med. all natural, all the things that God has given us to use if we just look. after alot of research I'm on cancer fighting foods , cancer fighting vitamins ( to build my immune system) and cancer fighting herbs. Is anyone out there that have also gone this…
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Herceptin and beta glucan
Hi all! I am one of those faithfull readers of these wonderful posts but have never actually responded or posted this site. But now I have a question...has anyone done research on taking beta glucan with Herceptin? I take other vitamins & such that I have researched but was wondering if anyone has taken BG? Thanks!
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Walking 30 feet exhausts me ...
I just finished chemo about 3 weeks ago. And the worst thing (besides the weepy eyes) is that any distance greater than about 20 feet just exhausts me. I haven't always felt this way. Just after chemo. Is this normal to have your muscles feel so heavy? I thought I'd be getting over side effects, not creating new ones. I…
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comfort
Help! I have tried every bra know to man (or woman) and have 2 prosthesis. They are uncomfortabe they ride up and the seams on the side hurt. If I don't wear a mastecomy bar, the falseie rides up and lands under my chin. I don't feel good about the way I look, and besides not looking good, it hurts. Also, what do you use…
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Recovery time for bilateral mastectomy?
I'm starting to get a little scared because next week I'm having a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction. I just finished chemo (4 rounds of A/C and 4 rounds of Taxotere). I'm wondering if anyone out here has gone through this and could tell me what to expect after the surgery?I'm scheduled to be in the hospital for…
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wheat grass
A friend told be drinking wheat grass juice helps the immune system.....contains a lot of vitamin K. Anyone know if it's safe for breast cancer survivors to take....any adverse effects when taking Tamoxifen or Arimidex or Fosomax? Thanks.
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By 2015...
I bought my Breast Cancer book of stamps! They are predicting that in ten years, we will no longer suffer and die from cancer! I guess the molecular-target-therapies are advancing at a rapid rate! It seems so hopeful! Praise God!
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weeping eyes
Hi, all - sorry I haven't been in the chat room for the past couple of months, but I can't get in! Anyway, here's the newest problem --I'm on taxotere and carboplatin and my eyes run tears constantly - to the point where my cheeks are chapped! People think I'm crying until I explain (and then the sympathy stops - maybe I…
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Staps!! Any suggestions?
My real question tonight is about bras. Have left mastectomy and use a regular weight prosthesis. However, during the day the bra band drifts ever so slightly, and slowly, in the diection of the remaining breast. So, after a few hours the strap over the remaining breast is falling down-I pull it up, falling down, etc. The…
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martyzl update/pregnancy after bc
Hello all... just thought I'd pop in again and see how everyone is doing. So many new beings, all my best to all of you!! Just updated my webpage and thought I'd look around for others who've gotten pregnant after bc. Yes, I got pregnant for my birthday! The Onc. suggested waiting a year after treatment to try, in spite of…
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Xeloda
Has anyone been on Xeloda? I start next week? What can I expect?
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My Husband Said I Caused My Cancer
Because my mother and grandmother both died from breast cancer, I've had mammograms since I was 30. I felt that it was likely that I would also get cancer, but with the mammograms and doctor's visits, I thought I could catch it early. Well, I despite the mammos & dr. visits, I didn't catch it early. It was a 2.7 cm. tumor…