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How can you support wife after breat cancer
My wife has been clear of breast cancer for two years now and she will be on tamoxifin for 3 more. Lately she has become very not herself. Drastic moods swing, erational behavior, and our relationship has grown farther and farther apart because of her emotional being. I want to support her and I am not sure were to start…
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Breast Cancer stamps
Hey girls! I went to my local Post Office today, and when I got up to the counter, the lady told me they could sell the breast cancer stamps again. She knew I always bought them and I didn't even have to ask if they were available yet. Janet
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Fatigue
Hi. Iam four months out of chemo and almost 2 months out of radiation. I am 52 and pooped almost all the time....I have never been like this before in my life. Has anyone felt like this and does anyone have any suggestions in getting the engery back up. Thanks Tyndra
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Need Advice
I had a mastectomy in August 2003. My cancer was er and pr negative and an overexpression her2. I had 6 chemo treatments . I am not sure the benefit tamoxiphen would offer would be worth the risk of its side effects.. Has anyone else this type and what has been recommended for you?
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Is it standard to test after radiation instead of after completion of chemo??
I just finished with chemo. I had adriomycin, taxol and finally cytoxin. I will begin radiation in one week. My doc says he will test in 7 weeks after radiation. Is that standard? I've had many people ask why then and not now. I had a bone scan, abdominal ultrasound and a cardiogram before I started chemo. Everything…
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Breast Cancer Survivor....Needs Advice
Hello. I am a 1.5 yr breast cancer survivor. My cancer was small .9 mm but very aggressive in nature and found as a microcalcification in a routine mamo. Had a lumpectomy and a resection with 6 weeks of radiation. 3 nodes were checked and were negative. I was not a candidate for tomixfen. I have recently been having some…
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Tamoxifen and headaches?
Hello...I just started on tamoxifen one week ago and have had a headache for the last four days. Since I'm generally not prone to headaches, was curious if others have had the same problem. The list of side effects provided by my pharmacy didn't include headaches, so maybe I'm dealing with something unrelated? Thanks for…
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anger
I am usually a pretty positive person, but I completed chemo 3 months ago and declined radiation. I am feeling better less exhausted. But I'm not used to feeling angry alot but I do. Not every day not every minute but somedays out of no where I am angry. I had the best docs in my area yet there were many questions I had…
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news from scans/ no transfusion
Thanks for your messages - some directly. Bone scan shows all possible bones involved - it just marches on oblivious to zometa and herceptin. Had x-rays to see how bad the lytic lesions are (those are the holey bone thinning kind) which have moved to the pelvis and hips. Lungs are a little better - liver's worst spot is…
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taxol/taxotere
Are these the same? Has anyone taken taxotere, I will be starting it soon and would like to know what symptons to expect. I did have A/C and Taxol last time. I now have a recurrence of breast cancer. Thanks.
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mother recently dx
hi all.my mom was recently diagnosed and goes to see her oncologist today to set up her treatments.weve been told that it will be chemo with radiation.i was just wondering if anyone could give like a walkthrough as to what to expect and how the whole course is run treatment wise.im taking it that chemo comes first and then…
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wonderful women
I'm so happy I came to this site, all you women have been so wonderful and very helpful. I can tell my family what is going on with me medical wise but not what I feel inside. God Bless you all! ..... p.s. I'm going to make a suggestion to csn to make chat rooms for each kind of cancer, instead of only one room where ya…
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transfusions
I've been getting Procrit with each treatment for about four weeks but it hasn't been doing much - in fact, I have been getting angina pain and such weakness and racing pulse that I will probably be getting a transfusion instead of infusion this Monday. Know now this low hemoglobin has given me the frequent low grade…
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Good news
I'm back from the dr in Tampa. He said to me "see you 6 months." We are elated and somewhere in the back of my mind, I kind of felt that would be the case. Nonetheless, we had a couple of weeks of pins and needles, waiting for yesterday's appointment. Dr. said the calcifications had been there all along, even before the…
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Blood work
Anyone know if CA19-9, CA27-29,CA-125,CA15-3,CEA tests are worthwhile? Thanks, SUe
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BC and oopherectomy..input please :)
Hi, I would really appreciate some input. I am a 5 1/2 year BC survivior. I was 35 y/o, three positive nodes. I had a double mastectomy, two course of chemo ac/taxol and standard 6 wk radiation. I have been on Tamoxifen for five years and need to come off. I am still very much pre menopausal and there seem to be no good…
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new to this group
hi, i found this site several weeks ago and have been really thankful to all of you for all your heartfelt words and advise. i had a double mastectomy in sept, 1.7 cm, er negative,grade 3... i have just finished an agressive chemo of CAT.so i am still acheing all over , i'm told from the taxol. the expanders are still in…
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neuropathy
I am suffering from neuropathy; I have some questions or want feedback. How long does it stay -nerve pain in toes from Taxol drug.
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Hot flashes
I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. I am currently taking Tamoxifen 20mg per day. I also have no ovaries. I was given Effexor to try and help the hot flashes. It has not worked for me. While I know alot suffer with hot flashes, I was wondering if anyone has had any relief with anything besides Effexor for hot flashes?
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re. Joys of Lymphedema
Hi...just read your messsage...I just signed on today...so your message seems a bit dated,but hope that you have found some solutions since you posted. My advice is to get to a Physical Therapist who does this for you, then shows you the correct way in which to do the MLD. There are also videos that help. Are you familiar…
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Neuropathy from Taxotere
I still have neuropathy in my fingers and feet, I finished chemo April 25th, how long does it take to go away?
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Thank you
To all who answered me on the effects of TAXOL, I thank you. It is so helpful to read what others have experienced. I know each person can experience chemo differently but it is still helpful to know what might happen and how it was coped with. I have completed the A/C too.
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eyelashes
HELP! My last chemo was Aug. 5th 2003, followed by radiation for 6 wks. I had a lumpectomy for a stage 2 left breast cancer. Chemo was A/C dose dense. I lost all my hair including eyelashes and eyebrows. All that came back, except that now my eyelahes are falling out again. Is this normal? Any info greatly appreciated. God…
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TAXOL
I am scheduled to start TAXOL on Feb.5th. It sounds very harsh. Any advice?
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Taxol Side Effects
Hello Everyone, I am interested in hearing about anyone (if anys) side effects with Taxol. I am scheduled to have 4 cycles after my Adriamycin/Cytoxan. With the AC I've been sick as a dog with nausea and weakness and I am living in hope that this will not be the same with the Taxol. Please share. Thanks Reni
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mastectomy Friday
Saw my surgeon today and my gut impulse was the right one. This cancer is definitely a new one and er negative so lumpectomy + tamox is out. chest xray Friday found a 4mm something on one view under the sternum so I am headed for a CT on Wednesday. Nuts!! can only hope it is someone's thumbprint on the plate or something…
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Support
I would like to know how many of you go to support groups or have a one on one with a counselor? My onco would like for me to have a one on one with their in house counselor once or twice since I am out of treatment now. She said it would be better than the group thing. She also said that this is the time most people have…
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still don't feel whole
Less than a year ago I lost my left breast. I still don't have my nipple and I still don't feel "Whole". I am to be married this September and fear the true fit of a gown and even though my fiance accepts what has happened to the fullest extent, i can't. My kids (I'm 38) have dealt well with it why can't I? I'm one of five…
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chemo side effects
Has anyone experienced foot problems i.e., tender or numb toes, sore areas on bottom of the foot, brittle toenails? Just wondering if it's the chemo or something else.
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avlimil
has anyone tried this drug. i see it on the tv commercial, i wonder if it really works, and what kind o f side effects. i really something