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My mom has Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer
I really need just plain old support. She is a fighter, but her Oncologist told us it is so aggressive. She is no longer on chemo or other treatment. She is in hospice now. He said her time is short. She fought this battle so hard and still is fighting. I just want to talk with other people who have gone through this with…
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reconstruction after radiation
I'm new to the group. Was dx in Jan. 2001, underwent 4 treatments of adriamyacin cytoxin; underwent lumpectomy in June 2001 then 3 treatments of taxol and 33 radiation treatments and am now on tamoxifen. Completed radiation 11/28/2001. Finally had reconstructive surgery 11/23/02. Here's where the problem lies. The radiated…
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First meeting with Oncologist
I have my first meeting with an oncologist tomorrow and I am very nervous about it. I am scheduled for a mastectomy at the end of the month and my surgeon wants me to meet with the oncologist prior to surgery. What do I need to ask? I have Stage 2 Ductal Carcinoma. I have found out that there is so much I don't know and…
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Radiation after Chemo?
I am currently undergoing chemo - will finish in 3 more treatments. I had a mastectomy in December on my left side, with an AND. Tumor came back as ER positive, HER2 NEU extremely positive and was a total of 5 cm. However, the bulk of the tumor was DCIS and only .9cm was invasive. And, it had spread to 2 lymph nodes. I…
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Unusual lymphedema
I have lymphedema, but not in my arm. It is in my chest wall below the breast. It looks like I am trying to grow another breast. I have tried massage therapy with no success. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if they have found any relief. I try not to wear a bra any more than necessary .
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Second Time Around with BC
I am new to this site and am mightily impressed with the courage and hope expressed by people who are admittedly just as frightened as I have been. I had my first bout with the disease in 1995 when I was dx with infiltrative ductal carcinoma in my rt. breast...had a radical, lymph nodes were all negative. Followed up with…
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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 survivor looking for others to join me in the fight.
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Race For The Cure April12,2003
I am thrilled to be a part of this event in Indiana. It is Refreshing, especially as a 10 year survivor, to see how many Survivors there are in the area as well as how many supporters there are. I wrote a poem in the gallery under" A Race For The Cure". I hope you all like it.I am not trying to be vain, I just get fired up.
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Heroines
Just reading the posts inspires me to say that we are the luckiest and most formidable group of women in the world! Any employer would be privileged to have us around! I think there should be a rally to keep breast cancer survivors EMPLOYED in addition to alive. What good is it, going through all this pain and suffering to…
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Light for Peace...
Hi Ladies: Just wondering if anyone is participating in the global candlelight vigils for peace, tomorrow evening (Sunday, March 16th)? The vigils will begin in New Zealand and span the globe...all begin at 7 p.m. (Many churches are participating) If anyone is interested, go to: http://www.globalvigil.org for more info.…
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Breast cancer survivor-Sister just diagnosed
Hello all, I am new to the CSN...I had breast cancer and now after chemo, radiation and recontructive surgeries I am doing fine. My Son and my Sister were my greatest support. Now my Sister has been diagnosed with lung and head cancer, I pray I can be as strong for her as she was for me!
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finished chemo with new masses found the next day.
I finished by chemo yesterday and they found new masses in both breasts today. Has anyone else had this happen to them?
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new here, just need to talk
Hi you all ,,I was just dx with Stage IIB breast cancer in January , had a mastectomy 3/3/03 8 days ago. This is very difficult to take in. The first couple weeks I felt numb,, now after surgery reality is hitting me.I still have drains in from surgery and supposed to get them out Friday,, I discuss treatment options and…
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Waiting for Surgery
I found this site from television and just wanted to connect with women who are going through the same thing as I am. So far the worst part has been telling family and friends. I hate the look on their faces like you're going to drop dead tomorrow. I am prepared to fight with everything within and I plan to win the battle.…
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Silicone or Saline?
I am new to site, 47 yrs old and almost ready for implants. I like the feel of the silicone implants but worry about rupture or leakage. Has anyone had experience with this? My doctor says she can catch leakage and it won't hurt me. What do you think? Thanks for any imput.
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Waiting, Waiting, Waiting
I am new to all of this. I was just diagnosed with ductal carcinoma and I am awaiting surgery. My doctor was to let me know about the test results one day but didn't call me. I called and called his office the next day and finally MADE him tell me what the results were - like I didn't know what they were going to be. He…
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Tumor marker elevated
I am a 53 year old 4 1/2 year survivor. I have been on tamoxifen since December 1998. My CA 15 3 (tumor marker) has been on a slight increase for the past year. (I see my onc every 3 months) I saw him Monday, my marker was up to 19.8. It has been as low at 9. My concern is that the tamoxifen is loosing it's affectiveness.…
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Keep the laughter
Humor is a magical thing. Just when you think you can't, you can. My heart goes out to all of us on this site. We have all walked or will be walking in shoes that don't fit, are alittle tight and uncomfortable. In time unfortunately, we get used to these shoes. The walk that all of us takes is not a pleasant one, but…
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removal of Port after Chemo
What is involved in having a port removed after chemo? Is it a surgery? I just finished last week and I can not wait to get the port out? Thanks Ida
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Got Bumped Bigtime!!!!!
So sorry I got knocked off or out of chat!!! Just wanted to let you guys know that all attempts to get back in resulted in failure...... I will try again later........Blood Of Jesus Over You Love Cathy
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Need advice on bone scan
Hello all - I am new to the board and have a question about bone scans. I was diagnosed in July 2001 with StageII BC - 2 out of 9 lymph +. After mastectomy and TRAM flap recons, needed 2 additional surgerys for hernias and 1 again on "new" breast. After 6 rounds of CEF chemo, I am currently on Arimidex. I see the doctor…
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For Em re: yucky stuff b4 CT
My hospital says the difference may be #1 in the CT scanners and #2 you may have to drink more for pelvic scans. I had them give me the name of the stuff anyway! It's Brand Cheetah LaFayette Manufacturing by LaFayette Pharmaceutical Inc. LaFayette, Indiana 47904 Good luck hope this will work for you. It's a lot less to…
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Bone metasasis
I seem to get more and more bone pain, most seems related to radiation (around ribs) and muscle strain across my back from scar tissue under arm, but any bone pain concerns my Dr. and me. He is very vigilent and seems to frequently order bone scans, MRI's, CT's. He says bone cancer is typically a constant unrelenting pain,…
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Mastectomy in 2 weeks!! Help
I am going to have a double mastectomy in two weeks and I don't know what to expect. How long is the healing process? How long is the hospital stay? What does it look like in the end? I have so many questions! Is it very painful? Anyone with answers please write back.
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recent mastectomy and reconstruction
I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction about three weeks ago and am told I am doing well. I have a couple of places on my new breasts that the doctor cut away last week and am keeping them covered with silvadine cream and bandages until I see him again in 2 weeks. Also my stomach feels numb and feels like it is full…
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Hair Loss
I finished chemo about a week ago. How long before my hair starts coming in? Any information would be helpful. Thanks
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Mammogram clear!
Had my 6 month mammogram w/ ultrasound and all is clear! Glory be to God! Plus, I got the OK to follow up in one year. I'm off the 6 month routine! Unless I notice something unusual. It's been a long and rocky road since June 2000, but I MADE IT! By the grace of God! I did have surgery to both breasts a year apart,…
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DCIS Treatment Options?
I have been reading so many discussions since I was diagnosed January 16 with Extensive DCIS (non invasive) so I decided to post my question. Thank You in advance for any and all responses. I am having a hard time deciding between my 2 options. Option 1 is to have another biopsy because my margins weren't clear and if they…
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Need information
I developed a seroma after a lumpectomy and radiation that was surgically cleaned out and now the wound is healing from the inside out. It has been over 2 months and the wound is still over 3" deep, I have nurses come every day to clean and pack the wound. The majority of the pain seem to come from the ribcage and I was…
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tamoxifen
I'm 35 and on tamoxifen and having a really tough time with it. Anyone else having bad side effects to it?