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Support group
Looking for a support group for 30 year old daughter with breast cancer
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Not everything is cancer!
Hello everybody...just dropping in to update you on my health...I am great!! 16 months now since initial diagnosis of lobular breast cancer with lymph node involvement. Hae survived two surgeries, chemo and radiation, and have been fighting fit again since about September 2001. A pap test showed some abnormal cells but…
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One down, seven to go
Well, I survived my first chemo session. The week was pretty bad with fatigue (and that's not a strong enough word) and nausea. I have almost completely lost my apetite but try to make myself eat something just to keep from dry heaves. Hoping my second session will be better, if not, I will do it anyway. It is worth the…
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how long until hair grows back
Hi just wondering if anyone could tell me once iam done with Chemo how long before my hair starts growing back.And also someone said that taking pre Natal vitamines help it grow back faster has any one else expreiced this?any help would be appreciated.
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remission ? If we are in remission does this mean that we are still cancerous?
I have been told that I am in remission, but my daughter says that I am still terminal, with breast cancer that moved to the bone. Yet if I am in remission does that mean that my cancer is asleep and not causing problems?
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hot spots
My surgeon's nurses keep telling me it's nothing, but I read my post -op reports. I read, "hot spots with low counts in the underarm area." I keep worrying about it, but feel a little bit like a hypochondriac. I had a double mastectomy and going through 4 doses of A/C. Any opinions or advice??Thanks.
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genetic testing- especially moms!
My mother has metastatic breast cancer- she has been fighting the recurrence now for almost a year and a half. I had genetic testing done because I wanted my breasts "cut off", so they made me see a counselor. My mom's mom also had breast cancer but she's 87 and fine. My mom was first tested for the gene mutation and she…
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Why Refrain
3 months after my last radiation treatment my dear mother died of recurrent breast cancer. Since then even though I was given an excellent prognosis, I over eat and over drink thinking why deprive myself , this thing could come back any time. My mother had been cancer free for 12 yrs. and all of a sudden hers came back.…
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considering chemo please help!
Hi, I need help, I feel so alone in this decition making. I'm 32 , 20 days ago I had mastectomy, DCIS, .6 cm. tumor, no Lymph node, estrogen and progesteron negative. Doctor said that chemo is given for tumor 1 cm or <, but that I should consider chemo. To be honest I'm terrified I don't know anyone with a similar…
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coming off tamoxifen
can anybody tell me if they have recently been taken off taxoxifen and if they experienced any side effects. I was on tamoxifen for 5 years and have just come off it. Since coming off the drug I have experienced a consistent very bloated stomach (which his brick hard!) and have put on 8 lbs in weight. My diet has not…
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Help with Decisions Diagnosed
I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer - invasive ductal - size 1.5 cm with clean tissue margins and with negative node involvement. My estrogen and progesterone receptors are both postive and my HER2/NEU is positive (3+). I have an appointment next week with an onocolgist to discuss treatment options. Several people…
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Life after breast cancer...
I just found this site through a friend who lost his wife to breast cancer. I am a breast cancer survivor. But, not having had others to talk to during my treatments who have experienced this, I wonder how others recovered from the chemo part of their treatment. My last treatment was late August and I'm JUST NOW feeling…
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Post Op Pain & Bras
Hi ladies, I had bi-lateral mastectomy on April 16th and had tissue expanders put in at that time. Can anyone who went through this comment on how long it takes for the pain to get better. My plastic surgeon doesn't want me to take any more pain medicine so I have been using just Extra Strength Tylenol and Vicodin only at…
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Help eliminate cancer
I am looking for people in the Los Angeles area interested in supporting ACS in a Relay for Life event. I am a recent inflammatory breast cancer survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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Tamoxifen vs. Toremifene?
Hi! Has anyone taken toremifene? My onc suggested that it might be an option for me over tamoxifen. From what I've read, it does have a lower risk of uterine cancer but also, alot of what I've read says its only for postmenopausal women which ain't me (yet)! I'd appreciate any input anyone has on this. Thanks, Karen
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Hep B
I am done with chemo and almost done with radiation, but now they tell me I have just contracted Hepatitis B...that is the one from needles and/or sex. Anyone else had this happen...and what should I do??? I think I got it at cancer treatment center!!!??? klippe
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metastic breast cancer
This is my fourth diagnosis of breast cancer in since 2/00. It has spread to a the ramus bone in the pelvic area. Does anyone have any advice about breast cancer spreading to the bones? Or want to share treatment you went through?
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Reconstruction
I am having my implant put in next week. I had some reconstruction when I had my surgery 12/02 they brought my back muscle forward, but I also need a implant in my left breast. My right has to be reduced due to the fact that my left will not be able to expand to much. When I had my masectomy in Dec, the tumor was so close…
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Tamoxifen?
I have just started taking Tamoxifen into my 3rd week, Can anyone tell me when the side effects start, I keep waiting for the hot flashes ect. Also has everyone that has been on this gained weight? Before all this happen I lost 30 pounds and I am not looking forward to putting it back on.. Thanks Leenie
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How Long?
I completed my breast cancer treatments March 1, 2003 (had a lumpectomy with re-excision, 6 mos. of CMF chemo followed by radiation). Hooray for being finished! Now I know I'll sound like an ingrate (I'm truly so happy to be healthy), but how long 'til I'll be feeling like my old self? I'm still suffering from a lot of…
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trans flap-groin pain
I wrote earlier about groin pain. My plastic surgeon said it was probably mesh or scar tissue and that I'd have to live with it. It was intermittent, but its getting worse. I've been in a lot of pain for the past 24 hours. I'm taking percoset, but I'm still in pain. I had bilateral mastectomy and abdominal transflap…
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No Bone Scan??
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer with one positive lymph node on April 25th. I had four rounds of AC, 4 rounds of Taxol and then 33 radiation treatments. I asked my doctor about having a bone scan to ensure there was no metastasis. He said that with only one node positive it is very unlikely and…
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Arimidex or Tamoxifen??
Which is better??? I know some women don't have a choice, but if u do, I'd like to hear your opinion. Thank you very much.
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Does volunteering help?
It's been 3 years since my lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation. Also, my mother died of recurrent breast cancer 3 months after I finished all my treatments. I tried to volunteer with the cancer society but found by doing so it just reminded me of all the negatives of cancer. I couldn't get it off my mind. Does anyone have…
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Soy Protein
Hi, I'm on tamoxifen and have been for 8 months now. I have had a variety of side effects, but am now learning how to deal with them. My question is soy? Has anyone's doctor told them not to eat soy? Soy in some ways mimicks estrogen. I was wondering because I love to eat edamame (soy beans) and haven't had any since I was…
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partner's recurrence
I am not really sure what I am looking for here, I guess the chance to talk with people who maybe know more about this than I do. My girlfriend was initially diagnosed with DCIS in August 2000 (before I really knew her). Two weeks ago we went in for her 'routine mammogram' check-up and were told that something is there…
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more good news and a ?
I've got two pieces of good news. First, the steroids (prednisone) have helped immensely with the problem I had near my lymph node incision that was biopsied to rule out a recurrance about 3 weeks ago. I don't even need pain killers at this point. On top of that, I had my 3 month check up today with the oncologist and…
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Recurrence
If you have a recurrence and the cancer is in a new spot is that curable or just treatable?
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A sense of urgency
I've been through a lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation. My chances are the upper 90's for success. Yet I feel a sense of urgency about life. I try to cram too many things to do for fear IT will return even I've been given great odds.I wish I could slow my mind and not feel so rushed to get all of the things I want to do…
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Hair Loss and Throat swelling
Hello, first I wish to thank everyone who responded to the Coughing subject. The doctor put me on a Z-pack antibotic and it has made a big difference, but the coughing is still there but it is more barable. I have two questions, about how long does it take for hair to fall out? The doctor told me 6 - 10 days or 2 weeks.…