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I am a human dog toy
Ok ladies, help me out. After my implant was put in I got a air bubble the size of a dime. I went to the Dr. and he said not to worry about it, that my body would absorb this air. Well that was last week. This week it has become larger and sore. It is the size of a plum. Now I got another appt. with the Dr. on Tuesday, you…
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CARTILADE
Do you know about CARTILADE, . Please, my mother have breast cancer and I do anything for her. If you know something please write me to yanisma2301@hotmail.com. Help me to invetigate please
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disability
My breast cancer has returned after remission for almost 10 years. I have now applied for disability and I have been turned down because I was in remission they said I could have been working, I was not disabled. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to go and what to do next? Thanks, Cinder
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Update on the DR scene
Hi everyone, Went to my surgeon's last week, haden't seen her since right after the mamogram last November. She was a bit suprised with the problems I've had with the abdominal wound after the tram flap. Sent me to another Plastic Surgeon, I loved him, He answereed everyone of mine and my daughter's questions. And my…
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Taxol survey
Am wondering how many of you ladies still have tingling in your hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy) or pain 18 months after your last infusion? Most of you are newly diagnosed and Taxol preceeded by 4 doses of Adriamycin and Cytoxan wasn't standardized treatment for early stage breast cancer until 5/98. I was one of the…
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Decision on hysterectomy
Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you know that I have decided to go ahead with the hysterectomy. I met with my gynocologist and oncologist last Thursday. I thought I was going to have to fight to persuade the gynocologist to go with the hysterectomy but my oncologist had already done that. So the meeting went very smoothly.…
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Had Breast cancer and went through treatments
I had a new cancer in February and went through a total of 4 chemo treatments . There are times my heart beats to fast is this because of the chemo treatments that I took and I still find out I tire out easy . I shouldn't get tired still I had my last chemo treatment on the 10th of June. the thing that I find out that has…
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Breast Cancer and Thyroid Issues
I am two years out of treatment for Stage II and doing fine on that front. As a teen I had a thyroid condition called Hoshimotos. It's like an infection of the thyroid. Never was a problem later in life until after the treatments. My Oncologist warned me that I may have Hypothyroidism due to the chemo because of my…
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Breast Cancer/Ovarian Cancer Options
I finished treatment for Stage II breast cancer in February 2003. A recent ultrasound has found a mass on my left ovary. When speaking with my gynocologist, she recommends laproscopic surgery to remove just the ovary and if malignant, perform a hysterectomy. My oncologist suggested considering performing a hysterectomy as…
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Star Power: Breast Cancer Charity
Christie's is having an auction in mid-October to benefit The Garland Appeal for breast cancer. If there are any stars from the music business who have something to donate for auction, here's an opportunity to do something for a breast cancer charity.
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trying to send email to Inkblot without any luck
Because I did not answer your email immediately, there seems no way to get in touch with you directly even clicking on the email icon on one of your messages. Please send me another to my box and maybe this time I will have success. Thanks, Jean
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Weird Tamoxifen side effect
OK, I had an unusual side effect of radiation - chest pain that could be so bad it was debilitating at times - that no one ever heard of. Now that the radiation is over - no more chest pain! So, it must have just been an unusual side effect for me. Now, I have a side effect from the Tamoxifen that my doctor never heard of…
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New to Tamoxifen
Hi. I just started Tamoxifen and wondered if anyone has had few or no side effects? Also how long before side effects begin?? Thanks for any info or guidance you can give me.
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change from taxotere to taxol
I would like some information about the difference in the side effects of taxotere and taxol. From what I have read, they are a lot alike. I had a bad reaction to taxotere (severe rash) after the second treatment so my dr is changing the last two treatments to taxol. I am a little nervous about it. Information…
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Angel Update
Hi everybody. I've been offline for a little while. I had my last Adria/Cytoxan and now it is on to Taxol or Taxotere for another 4 rounds. I'm really nervous about this new med because A/C was a roller coaster ride for me. My oncologist is putting in a consult with a plastic surgeon for November for reconstruction. He…
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so tired
I did something today that I didn't think I would have to do. I came home from work because I was just too tired to put one foot in front of the other. I feel so bad about doing that. It is like I am giving in to this battle. I have only two more chemo sessions of taxol left (was taking taxotere, but had a bad reaction). I…
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Soreness of reconstructed breast
I have been having some discomfort on the side of my breast. It is tender to touch and hurts if I cough. I had my tissue expander exchanged for implant about 10 weeks ago. This is the first time I have had any discomfort since surgery. I cant feel anything unusual to touch. I wonder if it is bone pain from radiation or…
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Breast forms/prosthetics
I am 42 years old and a 7-year survivor of breast cancer. I had a right mastectomy back in 1996 for a 2.5 cm tumor and had 18 of 18 negative nodes. I opted not to have reconstruction and I've used different breast forms, but recently came across one that I just LOVE. It is so real-like and it is light-weight and does not…
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Off to Stir Up The Doctors
Well, with all the problems I've had with my tram flap I am finally going to start shaking up the doctors. I am meeting with my general surgeon tommorrow. I want her opinion as to how we can get this thing closed and then I will get another opinion from a plastic surgeon from Denver who comes highly recommended. Wish me…
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skin side effect to taxotere
I have had two sessions out of four of taxotere and have had some of the "typical" side effects, but this one is strange. My hands are getting raw. It is like the skin is being rubbed off. The places seem to be where the skin rubs when I write (although on both hands), between my fingers and the back of my feet. Has anyone…
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bad news from the bone scan
Hi Gals, Thank you all for your replies. Despite all those good wishes, the sacral area is completely filled with mets - some in upper back - one bad spot and a rib or two on the cancer side. Now need test to see about lungs and liver. Today was MUCH harder than the first diagnosis. I will be on Femara and Zometa which the…
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Problems with Emotions and Sex
I had my mas. in jan'03 and still after chemo and finally my hair is comming back,,I have very littlesex drive plus i have a large scar across my chest that is extreamly swollen from my breast removal site all along my side and back. My emotions are like a roller coaster and like i said i feel no desire for sex!! Whats the…
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Delay in starting chemo/radio treatment after surgery
Six weeks ago I discovered a breast lump which was diagnosed as malignant and aggressive, 3.36cm. My mastectomy was delayed for three weeks. Today I was told that the tumor had grown to 5cm by the time I had the surgery, that it is not responsive to Tamoxifen, that 2 lymph nodes were positive. I was also told that there…
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Chemo Port Removal
For those who had chemo ports, how long did you have it installed? My oncologist says keeping it in up to 2 years would be acceptable as long as it was still functioning well. From what I am hearing, he will check it every 3 months and top it up with a little heperin (sp) as they used to do after each chemo. Second related…
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Achy
Hey all- I finished chemo in July and started tamoxefin a week ago....My legs have been killing me since the week before I started the tamox...Is this normal or should I worry? Thanks all of you for your sage wisdom and constant support. Tara
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has it been a year?
YES it has! This month marks ONE year of my last chemo treatment.. only 4 more to go..and I can get insurance again.. gezzzzz. Just wanted to share that - so all well know that it does get better!! LOVE
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2bhealed
Wow! What a great testimony, anyone who hasn't read her webpage should. CSN was doing a feature article on her on the home page, that lead me to her web page. 2b...I'm proud of you girl...donuts in a doctors office! Sounds about right. Congratulations on your success, may God continue to bless you. hummingbyrd
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Tamoxifin
I hope that someone who has been taking this for awhile can tell me if joint pain gets better, I hear that is the case. I have been drinking a lot and trying to exercise but still have a lot of leg pain especially at night.
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Choosing Reconstructive Surgery
Dear Bicolana, There are choices regarding the bilateral mastectomy that you do not mention, such as skin saving. Now with the radiation you have undergone, I do not know if that is possible. What procedure are these phyicians performing for a 17 hr reconstruction???? The Tummy Flap is major undertaking, requires excellent…
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mets to the bone
Wondering who out there has recently had breast cancer go to the bone. I am having a bone scan Thursday for constant back pain - well, I've had back pain since spring but it came and went - now it is staying. Wondering who is taking Zometa and who is taking Aredia? Of course, any other info would be appreciated too.…