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The rug was just pulled out from under me.
Thank all of you first for your replies to "I was just diagnosed" I met with my surgeon on Monday. She was GREAT. She spent an hour and a half with my husband and I. She did tell me there is concern that part of my tumor may be invasive. She went over the pros and cons of a Lumpectomy and Mascectomy. She also discussed her…
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nervous about a spot on mammogram
hi i am new here my mom has had breast cancer she is a nine year survivor. i am in my mid forties and every time i go to get a exam i am afraid especially since the doctors say i am a good canditate, because of family history. i went for a mammogram last week and got the call to come back for a spot mammogram i am now…
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Hair Loss.....and Chemo side effects
I start chemo in about a week (after my port is "install"). I know that I will lose my hair. My question is: Will I lose all the hair on my body? I know that everyone is different with chemo but what can I generally expect? I'm really nervous about all of this. I can now think clearly since the shock is slowly wearing off.…
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Chemopause
Well, I guess that my last (4th) Chemo treatment (AC) has done what my oncologist hoped for -- sent me into early menopause (I'm 44 now)...whether it's permanent or not is yet to be determined. I'm into the hot flashes/night sweats BIG time (every 10-20 minutes round the clock; it wakes me up at night A LOT, and is ROYALLY…
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thank's for the support
our internet service was down a few day's so just caught up . the answers to my questions on my conserns helped. I'am not sure how to post a reply after your answers came in.the sight has changed from when I used to post more. thank you again sharon
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back with more questions
I saw my ONc.last Fri. and everything is fine.Thank the Lord!!! had ct scan before seeing my onc. asked some questions but,for my own insecurities always feel like you need that little bit more. I use to post and read at this sight almost 3 years now. Have been through all the chemo rad. herceptin once a week for 6 months…
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MRI & Esaperation (sp?)
Last week when they did the Diagnostic Mammogram and Ultrasound, they found two small spots on my other breast. They believe they are cysts, but could not tell for sure because of the size. They have scheduled me for an MRI of that breast on Monday and scheduled to esaperate (sp?) it on Thursday. They are wanting to make…
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Hair Loss Question
I will have to undergo chemo as an adjuvant therapy soon. I have been reading the entries here and everyone has been very helpful so I decided to pose my question to any one who has been experienced this before - What is the best resource for wigs when hair loss happens. Thanks
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7 Down 1 to go
Well all of you wonderful helpers, I have completed 7/8 ths of my treatment. Last one scheduled for 7/17/03. I really can't wait. The taxotere has taken it's toll but the upside is some hair recovery and knowing the end is in sight. Following the last treatment will be the removal of the port and the rest of the…
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CAAT
Hi everyone! As a public service announcement I want to let you all know about the promising cancer treatment called Controlled Amino Acid Therapy (CAAT). I have been volunteering there for 3 years and have seen and heard of many patients responding. I have even answered the phone and spoken to oncologists requesting our…
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reece's news????
Did anyone hear what the Doctor's office wanted with reece? She said in her message she was due to see the doctor on Tuesday. Beth
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increased breast tissue
I had a mastectomy 2 years ago this month on my right side. Yesterday I had a mammo of the left breast & today my doctor's office called to say the radiologist reported increasded breast tissue and to have a follow-up mammo in 6 months. However my doctor is suggesting I make an appointment with my surgeon right away. My…
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New Insurance Plan
To be fair, I think that the state of Maryland is trying to meet the health care needs of its citizens, even cancer patients. It recently created the Maryland Health Insurance Program which appears to offer some kind of prescription coverage in addition to some plan choices at a somewhat lower cost. If it really works, it…
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Oopherectomy vs hysterectomy
Just wondering if anyone ever convinced a doc to do the hysterectomy instead...and if so ..how did you do it?? : )
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Soreness for so long?
Hi everyone. Here's my complaint for the day: I am 5 weeks out of radiation. I still am having soreness and pinching sensations in my breast. The radiation angried up the surgery sites (lumpectomy and axilla -- 21 nodes removed) and I am concerned about the continuation of sensation (sometimes it really hurts!). My skin…
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Exercise after Mastectomy
It has been 3 months since my mastectomy. My surgeon saw me a couple times after surgery and he thought I was doing great with the daily exercises he gave me. Lots of illustrations and descriptions with the exercise sheets. I do the exercises at least 30-40 minutes a day. I used to do an hour a day, but my oncologist…
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1st treament and now have acne 3 days later
Please help. I'm 47 years old and thought my acne days were behind me. I've just had my first AC treatment 3 days ago and have a painful breakout on my chin. Is this normal acne? almost feel like blisters. Do I treat it as normal acne? Any suggestions appreciated, thanks Amelia
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Question on White Cell Counts Shots
I just finshed my third and final treatment of A/C. It was done once every two week on a Tuesday. My doctor gave me shots I have to give to myself at bedtime starting on day three (Thursday) through the next Thursday to help increase the white cell count. Is anyone else doing this? For whatever reason I cannot seem to get…
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I have new doctors!!!!!!
Thank all of you for your support last week when I found out my doctor was being deployed and was sent to a new doctor I did not like. Anyway, I called my insurance company and told them I did not like the new doctor. They called me back and now I am being seen by the Head of the Department at the Medical University!!!! He…
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Post-Chemo effects
I had my last chemo treatment on May23,2003. This is June 23 a full month later. My energy level is in the cellar or close to it. When I walk there's definitely no zip to it--very slow--and that's as fast as it gets right now--like my legs/body don't want to do what my brain wants them to--more like a tortoise. I tire…
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Has any heard
I sent a message in eary June concerning Glow, and I have not gotten a response from her. Has anyone heard anything from Glow? The last message she wrote she stated that she was "terrified." We all have felt that horrible feeling of terror. I am concerned for her.
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Recurrence/Oopherectomy/Prophylactic Mastectomy
Hi, I am searching for your thoughts and insights. At 33, I had stage 2 BC with no nodes involved. Mastectomy, chemo and tamoxifen. In 2000,at age 38 4yr.11months out, chest wall recurrence. Chemo and radiation. Now on Zoladex (yippe, I am still premeno.)and Arimidex. I am having an oopherectomy ( ovaries removed), so I…
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cognitive/memory loss
Had focus, concentration, memory loss during chemo and got worse as treatments went on. I expected it but it's really bad--I missed a bone density test in early June because I forgot about it and I had it written down. These skills weren't the greatest before chemo but now I've gotten to where sometimes I can't trust my…
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phone call from dr. - scared now
HI I recently had an endometrial biospy(had breast cancer in august), any way - I got my results on June 12, over the phone - all was normal, I was told. So yesterday, I got a call from that doctor's office, but they did not leave a message (I have caller ID). Now, all kinds of scary things are going through my head - what…
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Chemo - any one with experience of Taxol??
Hi there! My Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, and has just come out of hospital after having the lump removed, and the lynph glands as a precautionary measure. They have now found that the cancer had spread to the lymph glands, and have recommended chemotherapy, and then radiotherapy after that. The thing is…
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Hair Loss - Thymuskin
I recently had breast conserving surgery in which all margins and the lymphnodes came back clear. My doctors still want me to proceed with chemotherapy and radiation. I realize that hair loss is temporary, however I did come across a product called thymuskin for the prevention of hair loss and regrowth. Apparently it was…
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nurse made mistake ..chemo dose
I found out today...my 3rd A/C out of 4..that nurse has been giving me 10% less of my prescribed dose. They said it didn't matter, since I have been having very low white cell counts which would mean they would want to decrease dosage anyway. I'm getting disgusted...I hardly ever see the big shot onchologist..just his…
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Have you ever heard of this problem?
I am almost exactly 1 year out from my last chemo treatment and am currently on tamoxifen. A couple weeks ago, I noticed my face getting oily as it used to get right after a chemo treatment. Also, for the last two days, I have a really unpleasant taste in my mouth--the same post-chemo taste I used to get after a treatment.…
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My forgetters getting better
We were talking about memory just YESTERDAY and I got this POEM emailed to me this morning.. JUST HAD TO SHARE -- *smile* My forgetter's getting better, But my rememberer is broke To you that may seem funny But, to me, that is no joke For when I'm "here" I'm wondering If I really should be "there" And, when I try to think…
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I've just been diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer, the tumor is only 1cm. From the biopsy, they say that it is In Situ Cancer, but tell me they won't know for sure until surgery. I meet my surgeon on Monday. I've been reading the messages for a few days and find them informative. I'm scared and hopeful at the same time. My…