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Tingling in Arm
I had a left mastectomy three weeks ago yesterday. The feeling is slowly coming back into that arm which is a good thing. However, if the fabric from my clothing touches certain areas it burns. My doctor says it's "hypersensitive". It feels like real bad sunburn. Will this ever go away?
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How do I go about getting friends here?
i was just wondering how I go about getting to know ppl here so I can have some friends to talk to. I was diagonised a month ago and have had a masectomy and will start chemo next week, I could really use some support and friends. Thanks britches,email is britches_26@hotmail.com
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recurrence
If breast cancer recurrs, can it be cured--I know it can be tested for but can it be cured or am I doomed if it recurrs?
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Hair loss prevention??
My Mum is about to start a course of chemotherapy where hair loss is to be expected. She really wants to prevent this from happening! She's been told that you can wear a 'cold cap' just before and during the chemo which may prevent the hair loss. Does anyone have any experience of this?? Does it work? Side effects? A big…
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Arimedex
Hi all! I'm on Arimedex instead of Tamoxifen(spelling). I don't hear much from you all about this. Anyone else out there on it? My oncologist chose it because I have a family history of Uterine cancer and the tomoxifen increases this risk. The Arimedex is new but so far does not seem to increas the risk of overian or…
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Treatment for Lung mest
Had bi lat mastect 4/02. Susequent tumor right axillary. Went through 1 yr chemo, first cmf then 4 adriamycin, 4 taxol. Now have another growth right axillary and spots on lung. Was told I need more chemo and that lung is first priority. Please let me know course of treatment taken by anyone in similar circumstance. THANKS
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Raising money for the Race for the Cure
I am trying to raise money for the Race for the Cure. I am participating in the race on Sept. 14 and I am trying to raise as much money as I can. My mother had breast cancer and I really want to try and make a difference by helping them find a cure. If you are at all interested please check out this…
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Dose Dense Chemo
Hi all, I am looking for those of you who have done the dose dense AC treatments. How were your side effects and such? How did you do on the filgrastim? Any info appreciated, Amelia
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Raising money for the Race for the Cure
My mother had breast cancer and on Sept 14 we are trying to get the biggest group of people together for the Race for the Cure and I am trying to raise as much money as possible. If you are at all interested please check out this site. http://hooterhelpers.chariteam.com PLease check it out even if you are not able to…
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faslodex and joint pain
I have been experiencing a lot of joint pain since starting Faslodex two months ago (one shot per month)- especially in fingers, and arms. Anybody else have this symptom? If so, what relieves the pain? (Oxycotin doesn't work) Thanks. Judith
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Frog has returned!
HEY ya'll. Im back from vacation and UP to my little froggy EARS in work here! I have missed all ya'll like crazy! I'm hoping to be back caught up and back in chat by end of the week! We had a great time! Jerilyn
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Nice to Hear from You!
Hi,Hummingbyrd! Good to see you posting! I miss the old crowd! Anyone heard from Kelli 63? Last I heard, she was going into the hospital, about four months ago! Maggs
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Hi all...remember me?? Bone Mets question!!
Hey Everyone, I haven't been on in a while and hope everyone is doing well. Skylar is good...having to have blood work done for the next month to find out why his white blood count was low...aahhh...maybe because he got chemo with me?? Well, he will be fine. Almost a year now...Can you believe it? Well, I also come with a…
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One more thing..Talk show!!
Sorry, I forgot to tell you all that I was on a talk show here for the site. If you go to talk shows...recently added...and pregnant with cancer. You can read the talk show..see pics. It was fun. I laughed alot during it apprarently..it always shows.."laughing".. Anyway..just wanted to share..maybe it would help someone…
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Side Effects after Taxotere
My Mom finished chemo three weeks ago (4 rounds of A/C, 4 rounds of Taxotere) and she is still experiencing major side effects (eye tearing, bad taste, fatigue, pain in her feet, brittle nails). Her doctor has been less than helpful in offering suggestions to help with the symptoms. All she says is that it may take up to a…
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Silicone Breast Forms
Hi, Has anybody had any experience with these products? Awfully expensive... http://www.amazingbreasts.co.uk/siloxane-silicone.html
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Painful port
Hello all you Angels of information! I had a port put in place 5 days ago and the darn thing hurts like someone was constantly pushing really hard on that spot. Does this go away? Also they told me I might have to keep this thing in here through radiation treatments. Why on earth would the radiologists need it? I want this…
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Depression
Will this ever end? I have been Susie Sunshine throughout this whole ordeal. I have a 13 and 10 year old, so I have been the strong mom. But oh my this week has got me so in the dumps, and I can't shake it. I'm on the last leg of reconstruction - I have the expander and will get my implant in August. My hair is starting to…
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prayers
help i need all the prayers i can get. i am going to go to moffitt cancer research for my stem cel transplant in the middle of july, and i am so scared. the place is in tampa and i live in ft. lauderdale, my husband has to work so i will be there without him, i think that is why i am so scared. i know i need to be strong…
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Toenails
My last chemo was taxotere/herceptin, 3 years ago. I lost the nails on most of my fingers and toes. My finger nails healed up well. My toenails are another sotory. The underlying nail bed is still thickened on many of my toes. My two big toes have not yet grown out. Is it normal for this to be occurring after 3 years? Or…
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Survival Rates
While I agree with my doctors that it is not helpful to look at survival statistics...because for each individual you are either 100% alive or 100% deceased. I just discovered that the survival statistics from the Merck Manual and the Susan Love Breast book are pretty old (ladies diagnosed from 1983 to 1987). So, this…
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after a year mamo
I just had a mamo and they found microcalcifications in the surgical area on the left breast. could this be a result of scar tissue or radiation. I had a lumpectomy in July 02 and followed by that chemo and radiation. Is it possible for cancer to grow while going through treatments? I have to have a biopsy but have to wait…
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strange feelings in arm post-biopsy
Hi, I am wondering if anyone can tell me if it is normal to have a weird feeling in your arm following a biospie. My girlfriend had a 'vacuuum biopsie" (perhaps the equivalent of a needle aspiration?) yesterday. A few hours afterwards she commented that her arm/hand was feeling as if it was always asleep - we thought it…
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Is it menopause or the chemo?
I've stopped having my period after my 4th chemo treatment. I'm 43, is this the real thing with the hot flashes or is it temporary while undergoing chemo? I'm assuming this is good if it's the real thing as estrogen seems to promote breast cancer. Anyone else experience this?
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Side Effects of Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy Side Effects The side effects of Radiation Therapy can be classified as Acute, Subacute and Delayed. Acute reactions occur during the course of treatment and are temporary. They are manifested as signs of increased inter-cranal pressure or worsening of neurological deficits. They results from an increase…
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Chest pain from radiation
Hi everyone. I have been lurking and reading what everyone posts and it has been very helpful for me. I had my last chemo round in April after a mastectomy for Stage III BC. I'm now receiving radiation and just had #14 out of 33 total. I'm having mild to severe chest pain. It's located in the middle of my chest and makes…
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lightheadedness due to smells of betadine etc. /Chemo-prep
OK, this may sound a bit off beat but here goes: The chemicals, that the nurses use to clean the area where the needle is to be inserted into the port catheter (through the skin on the chest wall), AND the heparin (flush) make me light-headed and dizzy. Is anybody else experiencing this? The nurse said to have them only…
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Tumor Marker High
Hi, I had my breast and one node removed last March 1st. Today I was told that my tumor marker, which has averaged around 30, is at 300. I am scared! What can this mean?
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Thankyou RE: Tumor Marker High
After writing of my scareyness, I received 2 replies that have really helped me stable myself. Thankyou so very much......Carol
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Vision changes
Hi there. While I was on chemo, my vision seemed to change. I wear glasses but suddenly they don't seem to be strong enough. Has anyone else experienced this? I am going to go get my vision checked and get new glasses but I was wondering if anyone who experienced this could offer some advice. Should I wait awhile? Will my…