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reconstruction
I need some advice from those that have been there,done that.My dx was Jan.28,2003 with breast cancer.My mastecomy was Feb.6,2003.They started recon then with an expander.On Feb.25 I had surgery to remove the expander because of major infection.I finished my chemo a week ago and now face recon again.I am scared to do it…
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Thanks !!
Just wanted to thank all who responded to my first post about from breast to ovaries. Had my ct done yesterday now have to wait untill tues. when i go to the docs to find out what he wants to do. Again thank you all you support it is greatly appreciated. Shell
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About "Mad at the Gods"
Well the news of my friend was not good. Actually it is as bad as it gets. (For those who didn't read the first post - My friend Terry was diagnosed last July with adenosarcoma in her breast. Had mastectomy, radiation and reconstruction. New lump showed up in other breast came back positive for sarcoma just last week.)…
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Tamoxefin
With one more treatment to go I realize I am nearing the end of this ordeal. I have been told by my oncologist that the next step is the discussion of Tamoxefin. I'm looking for any feedback on the drug, it's side effects and the risks of the treatment. Please help me out guys. Thanks
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risk of not taking tamoxifin?
I was diagnosed with BC in March, had a lumpectomy and then 7 nodes removed. I have 5 more radiation treatments out of 33 to go and my onc wants me to go on tamoxifen...(I am seeing him tomorrow to discuss this). I am considering not taking it...I can't stand the thought of depression (and more drugs for them!) and more…
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reconstruction??
First of all, thank you to all who have replied to my questions. I love this place!! I had a bilateral mastectomy. I can't make a decision about reconstruction. Is there less of a chance for recurrence without reconstruction?? If the cancer comes back, is it more difficult to detect with reconstruction? Gee, I just read…
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chat room boot
Sorry Air and Shy..I got booted and cant get back in. Didnt want you to think I was rude. GRRRRRRRR *Kicks computer*
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From breast to bone
Hi....I just found out that my breast cancer has spread to my bone, the tamoxifan isn't working. The doctor said that I will be switched to another daily drug and have something intervenous once a month (I'll know the names soon). He said no chemo or radiation because he wants to maintain my quality of life. Does this mean…
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Anyone with weird side effects...
while taking TAMOXIFEN? I have just started taking this drug (I'm taking 20 mg per day) this week. I know all the "expected" side effects, but I'm wondering if anyone has experienced any strange symptoms -- like mood swings, anxiety, depression, pins and needles, or other things like that? I was already bothered by hot…
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Question for the women...
This message is to all the women here at this network suffering from a female cancer. Is anyone bothered by men responding to posts from women to women. Sometimes I feel like I am speaking out of turn. Anyway, let me know how you all feel about it. Thanks -Michael
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My typo!!!
Um.......... It has come to my attention that I mis-worded my subject about the Breast Cancer site I had recommended just now! In no way did I mean to say Great Breasts! What I meant to say was Great Breast Cancer Site. I do not mean to express that I dont admire the female chest in a normal healthy fashion, while at the…
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HRT after bilateral mastectomy?
Help!! I can't live with these hot flashes!! I stopped my hormones (from Hysterectomy) after diagnosed with early breast cancer. Sister had Estrogen +. Never had problem with tamoxifen either. But stopped that after surgery 6/3. Now I have terrible hot flashes that keep me up at night. Has anyone heard of taking HRT after…
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From Breast to Ovaries
In 2000 had b/c they said it was ductal only gave me 3 treatment of a/c and put me on tamoxfien, also had 17 lymph nodes + but that was all they siad i needed. In may of 2003 had hysterectomy and they found lobular cancer in both ovaries and now they say orignaly i had both ductal & lobular. Changed the tamoxfien to…
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It Happened - I lost my prothesis
Can you believe it. I have a expander on my left so it is really huge - Like DD size and my right is just a B cup. I have to wear my prothesis on my right to even me out. Anyhow I had on a bathing suit and had to quickly run to my daughters soccer game. I threw a t-shirt over my suit and put on a pair of shorts and ran out…
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
*waves atcha...anyone out there dealing with IBC?*
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My last chemo, hoorah!
I check this site almost daily and I can't tell you how much support and strenth you have all given me. I never joined a support group and in a sense, you are my support group from afar. It is nice to hear from people my own age (43). Well, today is my last chemo (8 treatments total). I must admit I am estactic yet a…
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we could use your help
hi. we are two recent college graduates interested in trying to create a line of fun, sexy, and elegant mastectomy bras. one of our moms is a breast cancer survivor who has complained about the lack of creative lingerie available to women who have had mastectomies. we're wondering if anyone out there has any feedback to…
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the link :-)
OK! I am really an idiot!! here is the link to the breast cancer site http://www.thebreastcancersite.com Peace, -mc
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Mad at the Gods!!!
A friend of mine was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in the breast about 2 months before I was diagnosed with BC. We have shared our feelings, anger, joy ect.... through it all. Last week she had a biopsey of a lump in the other breast. The surgeon was so sure it was a lymphnode even when she took it out. Well it came back…
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looking for someone from chat room!!!
on july 3rd i was in chat room at 2:45am and got booted you were from wisconsin and i am for upper michigan we seemed to have a lot in commom and would like you to email me. thanx robin (rob6)
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Great Breast Site
Hello My Sisters In Arms I was sent this link from a friend. I looked at it and it looks legite but as always, you should decide for yourself. Anyway it is a site like the hunger site where all you have to do is click a button and the sponsors donate funds to help pay for breast cancer treatment for a woman (or man ins…
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Reconstruction and Insurance
I'm new to this forum. I was diagnosed June 3rd and as of today I am 3 weeks post surgery (right breast mastectomy immediately followed by the intitial phase of reconstructive surgery utilizing a free tissue flap and an expander). I was referred to an excellent plastic surgeon whose practice centers around this type of…
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ear problems
I have had 4 rounds of AC and two of Taxol (two to go). My ears seem to be clogged up and I'm having problems hearing. Do you think this is a head cold or could it be related to taxol? anyone have this problem? Thanks
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more appointments
Just an update on things......I had a call from the surgeons office yesterday. The results of the ultrasound done on Mon. warrant him doing another exam on me. They also mentioned a needle aspiration but I don't know it that will be done tomorrow or if I schedule that after the exam. Given my history of 2 years ago, this…
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disappointed in friends and relatives
A heartfelt thanks to all of you who replied. Much love and luck to all of you...you are very kind survivors. Sue
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Nipple Reconstruction
I don't know how many of you who were interested bothered to go back to see my later posts on the earlier thread. However this should "catch you up!" Everything went absolutely fine yesterday -- I could feel nothing when they did the right breast (where the malignancy was) and just a mild buzzing vibration when they did…
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Bone met bioptsy
Hi.....On Monday I am having a bioptsy to determine if my b/c has spread to my bones. Is it a painful procedure? And if the test is positive can there be treatment? My bone scan showed hot spots near my tailbone and towards my right buttocks......my MRI was good.......I even had an xray to be sure. I lost my right breast,…
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MRI
I was supposed to get the results of my MRI today on my other breast (diagnosed in one breast already) and when I called the nurse told me that the Radiologist has requested to see all of my mammogram films first. I realize that he probably is just being catious, but now i'm worried. I can't decide if they want to see the…
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Protecting radiated area post-rad
Hi! I'm looking for tips on protecting radiated area years after receiving treatments. 2.5 yrs. ago, I finished 33 radiation treatments to my left breast (preceded by chemo and lumpectomy). Although, I didn't sustain any really bad burns during the treatments, the area has remained sensitive. 2 yrs. post-rad, the area…
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Nipple Reconstruction
My tale of double mastectomy, chemo and hair loss, reconstruction via expanders and finally the new prostheses at age 65 is much like many I've read on this board. However I have been unable to learn much about the experiences anyone has had with reconstruction of the missing nipples. I have an appointment next Tuesday,…