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lymphodemia
Hi Group, I was wondering if anybody here that has had all their lymph nodes removed, if you are worried about lymphodemia occuring? My surgery was in May and I am a wreck about worrying about getting it. I had good recovery and have great range of motion considering I had three surgery's two of which were for lymph nodes.…
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Implants
Hi It's me again with more questions. My surgeon has recommended a "modified radical mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using breast implants." Also know as skin saving. The plastic surgeon is using the same type of silicon and saline implants that were taken off the market in the 90's. These have been reapproved for…
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Remove Ovaries vs Tamoxifin
I have been on tamoxifin since May 03 and I was just wondering if tamoxifin can cause cancer then why am I taking it? I am 38 years old now I had a tumor 3 cm removed, and chemo. Now I have my menstral cycle back and doesn't that mean I am producing estrogen? My tumor was ER positive thus the tamoxifin. But if I removed…
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Survivor Question
Silly question, I know...How do you count years of survivorship?...from date of diagnosis, from date of surgery, from date when doctor says you're cancer free or in remission? My diagnosis date was November 22, 2002. My surgery date was January 10, 2003. And, my doctor (oncologist) has yet to commit to the idea that I…
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Pathology Report
This is my first time on the board. Everyone seems very helpful and caring. I just had a lumpectomy on Oct. 17 and have my follow-up with the surgeon this Friday, Oct. 24. I would like to ask him for a copy of the pathology report so I can digest it at my own pace. I'm just wondering if this is common practice to ask for a…
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Lasting side effects
I finished my last chemo 4 weeks ago and I am still having side effects from the Taxol. My hands and feet tingle all the time. Does anyone know how long this side effect will last? This started when I was taking taxotere (2 sessions) and continued with the taxol (2 sessions). I am so excited to be finished with my chemo…
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Chemo/Spread of Cancer
Hi First let me say Thank You to all of you who took the time to answer my questions about life after a mastectomy. I've decided that there is a life after a mastectomy and went ahead and scheduled the surgery. Today my Onc. called and said that my liver panel was off and my tumor markers were up. Less then a month ago I…
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Information re freezing eggs
Hi, I do not have cancer tho found this site because my mother is battling lung cancer. I'm doing research on freezing eggs as a fertility treatment and am trying to find someone to talk to about this (via phone or email). If you can help please reply and I'll give you my email address. Much thanks. Linda
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coming out day
Well I wanted to share with everyone but yesterday was my "comimg out day". I went without my wig in public, yes I mean work. I am the new blonde Hallie berry. It is pretty short and quite curly. Still a little thin. It was scary, sort of another turning point. I actually think it was more traumatic then losing my hair. I…
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FEARS
Having completed my treatments for breat cancer and my follow-up-mamogram, chest x-ray and blood work my doctor informs me that everything looks good. But some days it hit me that this cancer may return. My surgical margins were negative and the lymph nodes that they removed were benign. But I worry about my progesterone…
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Blood Test
A friend of mine stopped me yesterday in the store and said I'd better make sure that I always have my blood tests done. I had a lumpectomy in July, and radiation. No chemo needed. I go for follow up in January. Does anyone know what blood tests she is talking about? Thanks, Laura
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Tamoxifen side effects
I have a question regarding tamoxifen. I wondered if you may help answer some of them. I am 6 months diag and had lumpectomy with 1 node positive. I have just finished 8 cycles of dose dense chemo and will start radiation next month. My onc wants to put me on tamoxifen and i an trying to weigh the benefits with the side…
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Arimidex vs. Tamoxifin
I have a question regarding when you are considered post-menopausal. I am in menopause now thanks to chemo but was premenopausal before treatments. Does this make me post-menopausal now? Can I opt for Arimidex instead of Tamoxifin? What else is out there? Can anyone give me any info on Femara (sp?)? Thanks, you ladies…
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St. John's Wort and Tamoxifen
I stopped taking SSRI's because of dissieness but I need a little help with mild depression. I have been taking St. John's Wort and it works fine for me. However now I have read that it can decrease the effectiveness of Tamoxifen. I'm afraid if I tell my Oncologist he'll tell me to stop taking it. Has anyone has experience…
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Living with cancer
I want to share in other peoples experiences on living with breast cancer. I am 34,and was diagnosed of breast cancer 2 years ago.I was still breastfeeding my 6 months old baby when I notices a pink colour on the breast milk each time I expressed the milk( as a workingt mother) for the baby.At first I did not believe it…
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Breast Cancer
I am a newbie , just had my right whole breast removed . Just looking for some kind of support online .. Help me cope with it all. I am a 45 yr from Or.
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questions?
Hi Everyone, I am alittle scared. for the past few weeks I have been hurting on the lower left of my back and also between my shoulder blades. I have a Onc. appt in a week should I be concerned or blame it on the tamoxifin and sleeping wrong. Thanks Leenie
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Re-incision
I had the breast re-incision and I feel like hell. But I also feel that I have done the very best thing for my long-term breast health. Dammm, it hurts, though. Worse than the initial lumpectomy. I can now feel every muscle in my chest. Regardless, I'm glad I did it. Re-incision was the right thing for me.
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Avlimil???
Wondering if anyone has heard of this? Saw it advertised recently and so looked it up first chance I got. www.avlimil.com Caution: the web site is contradictory. It states that the mixture is completely "estrogen" free, several times. If you read the ingredient list, it becomes clear that it does contain plant estrogens.…
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big day
finally it's here after all the paper work and test i am fianlly getting my stem cel transplant. next thursday i will be at tampa. had my stem cel harvest last week, no pain did pretty good. wish me luck thanks
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Tests came back...
Hi, All! I had a message on my answering machine when I returned from my Florida trip (Brother's wedding and mini-vacation with the family)...all tests were NEGATIVE! Yippee!! And Praise the Lord! SO, NO Diabetes, and NO Cancer spread to the liver. Of course, it's been a wake-up call, and I'm back on my eating plan to lose…
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opting for Arimidex
I was on Tamoxifen for 3 mos., but my onchologist has encouraged me to switch to Arimidex. Taking Arimidex gives me 2% better chance of no recurrence........so I'm going for it. What makes me a bit nervous is Arimidex hasn't had the Tamoxifen longevity edge. I know the side effects of both drugs.....ha,ha,ha....neither one…
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ultrasound tomorrow
I had my first year mammogram on Wed was told everything was fine. Went to FL for a quick four day vacation and came home to a message saying to call the breast center. I'm told I still have the cyst in my breast that I have had since surgery and they want to do another ultrasound tomorrow. this is the second of those. Due…
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Respite before surgery and update
Afternoon Friends: Well, this was a tough week and I thank all of you for you messages and prayers. I got back last night from NYC, from my brother's house. They sent me home to be with Jack and to get some details taken care of before surgery on the 24th. Here is what happened and it seemed like I wasn't even really…
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Arm numb, prickly and nonfunctional
I was diagnosed with bc in 1995 with no recurrence since. I don't have very much lymphedema but my arm lately has been getting numb and prickly and I can't use it. I shake it to relieve it but it is taking longer and longer for it to go away. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks......mav
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life style changes
I know I could have prevented my breast cancer (estrogen positive)if I had changed my lifestyle. Please tell all: 1. Not more than 1 alcoholic beverage at 1 sitting....alcohol interferes with liver's ability to break down estrogen. 2. Low-fat diet....more fat cells=higher estrogen levels. 3. No smoking 4. More strenuous…
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what can I expect now that Im done with chemo
I was just wondering what other's found after chemo. I have joint pain all the time, Im not sure if this is normal or not? Im also getting sick alot easier with colds and such... well if u care to share with me i would love to know what u are going through or if u could help me? I also dont sleep much anymore and was…
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bilateral mastectomy
After 7 mos., I still have a lot of extra tissue.....under arms, area between where the breasts were, and on each side of my body (like I'm beginning to grow wings). I didn't have reconstruction , and I don't know if I will. Has anyone else had this problem? Sue
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hyperplasia
I am a 48 yr old woman,who has just been diagnosed with atypical hyperplasia im my left duct. am scheduled for a left excision on nov.6. if things come back just as hyperplasia, with my genetics (under 50, premenopausal, mother who died from breast cancer) my oncolgist/surgeon is recommending tamoxifen(decrease cancer…
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Mastectomy after Arimidex
Has anyone had a mastectomy after not being able to tolerate Tamoxifen or Arimidex?