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Breast Cancer

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?
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…
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?
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.
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…
TAXOL
I am scheduled to start TAXOL on Feb.5th. It sounds very harsh. Any advice?
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
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…
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…
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…
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.
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
Chemotherapy Cyttoxan & Adriamycian
Just rec'd my 1st dose of Chemo on Wednesday 1/21. Does anyone have suggestions on how to deal with the side effects.. Was given Drochlorperazine & Kytril for side effects
Tactics for Well Wishers...
Hi Rizzo15: I don't think there is any right or wrong answer to your question/dilemma. It seems that most of the women I know just handle this, according to their particular style and needs. Maybe just let everyone know that you'll "keep in touch" and they'll get the subtle message that you prefer to ring others when you…
Type 2 Breast Cancer
Please help. My wife was diagnosed with type 2b Breast cancer. I am looking for any feedback on this particluar stage everything I find is Stage 3 or 4. Her Doctor suggested chemo,or tamoxifen for 5 years or both. Anybody with type 2 that has been treated Please contact me on your expereince. She had only 1 lymph node bad,…
Daughter is a survivor
My daughter just underwent a mastectomy before Christmas and is to start her chemo Friday. Yesterday the dr did a "Port" and by last night she was upset and crying when she called. She said her arm was very bruised and the incission was bleeding. She was calling her dr when we hung up. Have some of you also experienced…
Hot flashes..apple cider vinegar?
Hi all, I just read in the paper this morning that breast cancer survivors with hot flashes and night sweats wrote in saying to use apple cider vinegar. It says to put one-half teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of tea (or other drink) once or twice a day..Has anybody ever tried this or heard of it? Kris
Calcifications
I had a rare small breast cancer removed in August, 2002. The mass was less than 1 cm, the margins were clean, and there was no lympy node involvement. Two weeks ago, I had another three month mammogram, and "suspisious calcifications" were noted. The radiologist told me that there were slight changes from 2002 -- when…
New, too
I am new to this site, but I should have come here a long time ago. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, 2003. I had a double mastectomy in July, 2003, finished my chemo in October, and started tamoxifen in November. This Friday I will have saline implants and nipple reconstruction. My problem has not been the…
Tamoxifen & Weight Gain
Does anyone or has anyone out there experienced weight gain after being on Tamoxifen? My surgeon repeatedly has stated that there is no connection. I have had steady weight gain and don't know whether to blame it on my metabolism, or a combination of that and having 2 c-sections, a hystectomy and partial mastectomy. I have…
Breast Cancer Stamp
Last week some of us were wondering about the breast cancer stamp. I sent an email to the USPS. This is what they emailed back to me. The breast cancer research stamp is a semi-postal stamp,and semi-postal stamps are generally prohibited. However, the breast cancer stamp was produced because of a direct mandate from the…
genetic testing
Hello, I had ovarian cancer 3c, it had spread to my liver,spleen,abdomen,colon, one tumor had wrapped all the way around my appendix - in other words it was bad. But now no signs of cancer. Because my sister had already had ovarian cancer a genetic test was done and it came back that I have the BRCA2 gentic defect. I would…
tactics for well wishers
Rizzo, I know what you mean. You just have to be firm and realize although most people mean well they really have no idea what you are going through. Stick to your guns and let people bother you only as much as you are up to it. You can always reconnect when you're feeling better!
people and phone calls
I have found that I am ok discussing cancer with some, but then talking to others who are closer spiritually, emotionally it is as though I am re-accepting that I have cancer. I explain to some that I need a break..... he he even if it is only not talking about it.
Calcifications
Hi, everyone. I had a lumpectomy in Nov. 2003. in my left breast. 1.2 cm, ER/PR- negative/ grade 3; stage 1. No nodal involvement; clean margins obtained after reexcision. They did an MRI of both my breasts and although no lesions were found in my right breast, they did find calcifications and the radiologist indicated…
recent diagnosis
My sister-in-law was diagnosed in November. This is the third cancer diagnosis in my family. My brother (Lymphoma) and father have both died. Guess I'm trying to reach out for support and information. Any response would be appreciated.
mammogram
Hi all, I,m due for my yearly mamogram and wanted to know, is there another way yet? Do they do MRI's. The left side is still tender from a lumpectomy last spring and I can't imagine actually putting it in the machine and smashing it like they do. there's got to be a better way!! Amelia
Bone Scan
Help, anyone, I have breast cancer, the size of my lump was 2.5 cm and there was no node involvement. I did ac and rad and began taking arimidex in July 03. In August I noticed that at night as soon as I laid down in bed, I would start coughing. Now the coughing is in the day-time too. It is a dry cough. In addition, I…
New silicone implants
Hi, I am 29, dx Feb 02 at 27, dont remember exactly how big the tumor was but er/pr neg grade 3, no node involvement (praise God). I opted for bilat mastectomy due to aggresiveness of disease and age. Indured 4 rounds A/C, actually the chemo was not as bad as the expanders during reconstruction. ANYWAY, just wanted to give…
PAIN IN GROIN
My treatment for breast cancer was completed in May 2003, I had chemo and radiation. The chemo consisted of Cyclophoshamide, 5FU, Epirubicin, My doctor told me what combination that was (CAF)? I don't remember, chemo brain. Anyway,I have been having pain in my groin area on the right side, on the same side as my breast…

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