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for kimmi
hi, I'd like to write to you and exchange experiences and maybe a shoulder to cry on. I believe we have the same type of husband. Not many women on this site have husbands like ours, poor us, uh? If you'd like to write to me, I'd be more than happy to hear from you. We could all use a friend and we never hava enough…
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Golf balls removed
I am having my final surgery for reconstruction at the end of this month and my plastic sur. said a bit of lipo would clear, what I have read called "dog ears", up some. I notice that is the only point where I have swelling It's a small amount that showed up since loss of my lymph nodes. It shows there and a bit into my…
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interferon
my sister just completed a stem cell transplant for metastatic breast cancer to her liver. She will now start on interferon 3x a week. Anyone have any info on side effects?
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Metastatic/Recurrence
I am a Stage 1 almost 3-yr BC survivor, and am now facing additional surgery for possible recurrence. Had a CT scan which showed something in my axillary lymph nodes and nodules on my lung. Looks like I am now going from Stage 1 to Stage IV. Would like to contact anyone who has been through similar diagnosis. Thanks.
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SORENESS IN BREAST
Any suggestions on what to do about soreness in my breast. I was treated with chemo and radiation. Chemo finished in Feb. and radiation in May. Any advise. Some days are worse than the others. I was told to try some vitamin E.
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periods
Hi ,I was just wondering if anyone experienced periods that keep on going.Today is my 10th day.Everytime I think it is finished ,I get up in the mornng and I feel something running out of me and it is blood. I was hoping the chemo would make the period stop but it keeps on. All I know is that it is making me feel real…
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Hot flashes maybe better then treatment{news article}
Hot Flash Drug May Affect Cancer Treatment - Study Tue Dec 2, 4:11 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Antidepressants used to treat hot flashes in women taking the breast cancer (news - web sites) drug tamoxifen may reduce the effectiveness of the tumor-fighting medication, U.S. doctors said on Tuesday. Their study, published in…
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Double Mastectomy
Monday, Dec. 1 -- I am seing the plastic surgeon on Wednesday Dec. 3 for the consultation about my pending mastectomy/reconstructive surgery. Several of my family members have suggested that I ask him about doing both breasts at the same time. Does anyone have any suggestions about this -- the ultrasound has shown a 3.3 cm…
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Reconstruction
I never chose reconstruction because they take a muscle from your back, fat from your abdomen, there is no feeling in it I have been told, and the "nipple" is a tatoo! I use a prosthesis and when dressed, it looks the same without the risks! I don't mind the "natural" look, but I am in my fifties, and each woman has to…
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Side Effects of Tamoxifen
Anybody else have trouble with vaginal discharge while on tamoxifen? I'm having lots (my onc. says this is normal)...similar to a yeast infection (but, checked -- no infection...just results of the drug), and itchy. Onc. says I can use Monostat to relieve the itching. Anyway, I'm just wondering if there are others…
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hair loss
Could someone please tell me how I can care for my scalp. I have not totally lost my hair but know it is going to happen. Is there anything speial I should do? I was told to purchase a wig which I have done. Is there anything I should wear underneath the wig? I was told there may be alot of itching and I should use a…
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Im new to this site
I was dx March 12, I had rt mastectomy with expander April 1st 03. My tumor size was 2.3cc with a 1/2mm in 1 node, Im er/pr-, her2-, but a grade 3. I have completed 6 rounds of ellence and cytoxin and I am on my 8th round of a weekly taxotere. I am 35 years old or young.. I have been reading this site since April and…
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ports
It's been awhile since anyone here has asked about ports. I've been on this forum since Jan or Feb 2001 so have covered a lot of territory. Faced with weekly infusions now I began to reread about ports. found a very informative site of people's experiences as well as good links. Here it is:…
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yoga during chemo
My moms best friend is about to start chemo. What good videos or dvd are out there for yoga during chemo? Excersize and meditation. Thanks, kemont
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golf balls
I call mine gym socks. I knew they were there before the double mast, but they seem so conspicuous now. I feel like I need a bra with side cups. As for reconstruction...I had breast expanders put in at the same time as my mastectomies. Of course I didn't have anything done while I was on chemo and taxol, but I am back…
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reply
Hi i have what looks like loose skind under my arm and kind of off too the side is this the same thing you had?Iam still not sure about reconstruction yet either think allgo in after first of the year and talk to someone about it and get more detalies.I just want to fell human again and not be ashamed too wear something…
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Tamoxifen
I have been on Tamoxifen for 1 year now following 4 chemo treatments and radiation for a ER positvie tumor. My most recent Dr. visit revealed elevated liver function test and I have been experiencing some abdominal pain. I have had a cat scan of the abdomen which was read as negative for mets but showed fatty liver…
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low white count
I finished chemo at end of January and radiation at end of March. I got pretty heavy duty chemo, FAC, taxotere and herceptin. I had trouble the whole time keeping my white count up. Had to take neupogen every round. But now still has not come back up. Once was 3.2 but has been dropping ever since. Most recent 2.0, just had…
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"Golf balls" removed
To those of you who have the excess bulges after your mastectomy. I had the "wings"(sides of my body) and "golf balls" (under arms) removed. I am so happy I did it because I feel more human and less bothersome. It was an outpatient procedure, and again, the healing process. I'm still unsure about reconstruction....need…
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chemically induced menapause
Help!! I am really suffering from hot flashes. I can't sleep more than three to four hours initially then only 15 - 20 mins every other hour or more. Just finished last chemo AC doctor suggested Zoloft but wont kick in until 1 month. Don't think I can last that long. Ambian and sleep agents dont last either. any tips???
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herceptin side effects
To those of you on herceptin - did you have more severe side effects in the beginning? did anyone have to stop herceptin because of heart failure? Think I will begin this treatment along with my zometa infusion on dec. 1 - monday. Thanks for any info - and thanks for info on the ports. A "friend" said to me yesterday:…
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ER negative Follow-up care
I had an ER negative tumor with a high HER-2, which is a very aggressive tumor with a high risk of recurrance. I have completed all chemo and radiation treatments. If my cancer were ER positive I would now go on to tamoxifen and then the new drug just approved. I feel very vulnerable just going to my Oncologist quarterly…
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thank you, thank you, thank you
Thank you to everyone who prayed for my friend, Ben. He had his surgery on Monday, Nov.24. The dr. told his family they were looking at a 10 hr surgery, that he wouldn't be out of surgery until about 5 p.m. he was out by 2. Everything went well,and they think that they got all of the cancer. I talked to his wife today and…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Just a quick note to tell everyone to be thankful for what they have.God,Kids,Family,Love,Husband,ect. Look around and enjoy the day... Colleen
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Re; If I don't get the rest that I need I get tired very easy.
Does any one find out if they don't get the rest that they need they seem to get very tired very easy. I'm careful in what I take because of the chemo that I went through. I always check with my doctors first . I take calcium, a multivitamin , and nexium for acid reflux and niacin for triglycerides and that is about it .…
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Club Membership
You all know this is a club we never wanted to join, but you meet the nicest people. I was at a gift store yesterday, oohing and ahhing at the pretty Christmas decorations, I commented to a woman in the store that it was very warm (hot flash, you know). She starting talking to me while we waited in line. Low and behold she…
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confused
I just finished reading an essay called "Welcome to Cancerland" by Barbra Ehrenreich, it left me fealing confused and a little upset. Has anyone else read Her essay and have any thoughts or feelings on the topic. Emma
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DALLAS BREAST SPECIALISTS
I am looking for breast specialists and reconstructive plastic surgeons in Dallas. If anyone has had good experiences, please let me know who to call.
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The Mighty have Fallen
To all Who Read this: Michael Jackson has finally fallen from grace. For years he has cooped himself up with the kids of America into his Neverland Rach and finally he has fallen from the grace of America. I use to listen to his music when I was growing up and since this he has repulsed the world by his wierd attitude and…
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Vision Info
Today I posed some of the questions to my very GOOD eye doctor and she gave me info I was unaware of so- if you know it, great and if not well, that's great as well. She informed me my eyes are still watering 5 months post chemo because the chemo that tears down new, fast growing cells in hopes of getting those pesky…