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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?
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Still tired
I am a 2 1/2 year suvivor and am not complaining, but I am still tired. I was diagnosed in Oct. 1999,had chemo for 6 months, 1 quantrantectomy and then a mascetstomy followed by 6 weeks radiology and worked through 3 months of it . I still have very little energy. Bed at 6 pm to 8 pm and up at 5am . Some nights I can't…
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waiting for test results
Anyone just feel like chatting about the ups and downs that go along with this?
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Help!! No rad/chemo after mastectomy
I was diagnosed in 1995 with the big C. I went for my yearly checkup last month and my oncologist broke this news: "Now what we do with patients like yourself is radiation and/or chemotherapy after mastectomy but I don't go back and re-do the ones like yours." I felt like why not go back and do patients like me? If there…
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Reconstruction timing ??
I will be undergoing a modified radical mastectomy of one breast in April and need to decide if I should have immediate reconstruction. I will have had four chemo treatments. The surgery will be followed by four more chemo treatments and radiation therapy. One of the surgeons I've seen recommends waiting for at least 10…
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Anybody being treated for abnormal....
Anybody out there being treated for abnormal tumor markers. My CEA and CA27.29 keep going up, have been since Dec 2001. All CT Scans negative, Bone scan negative and mammogram negative. I've tried Zeloda and can't take it, causes severe blistering of hands and feet. Anyone with elevated markers please respond. I'd like to…
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free cancer cookbook part 2
I posted a site to get a GREAT free cookbook by my oncologist and national Baton Rouge chef, Holly Clegg but to my dismay I put .com and it is livingwithit.org sorry for the mix up gang. Go Get this book, it great.
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Aplogies To All
Hello Guys, I have been scarse lately and wanted to say that I am sorry..... I have lost a few dear friends and started a new/alternative protocal proceedure as far as treatment... Gone are the days that conventional methods of treatment for me. I have'nt been dealing with the loss of my fellow cancer, plus very dear…
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Hospice Nurse with Cancer
I just wanted to say thankyou for everyones wonderful advice and kind words. I am trying to consider all of this as a type of sabbatical. I am not sure I needed to learn more about cancer than I already know, but so it is. I plan not to work as a Hospice nurse during my chemo, but will continue to work in the Critical Care…
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DIEP flap
I am planning to have DIEP flap reconstruction in June. (where they take fat and skin from stomach and reattach at breast site, microsurgery to reconnect blood vessels) I had bilateral masts 11/02, do not need radiation or chemo. I am taking armedex for 5 yrs. Did not consider reconstruction at the time of mast, really…
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Question
When I had my Mastectomy I also had a hysterectomy, now half-way through chemo I'm having "Hot Flashes" that wake me several times during the night. My onc told my yesterday that they culd give me anti-depressants for this can't take hormones(ERpos.). Have any of ya'll heard of this, I'm skeptical about this type of drug.…
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Now back to reality
I finished my final treatment for breast cancer on 01/10/2002. My hair is coming back nicely and full and curly. Things are getting back to normal except for what they call chemo/radiation recall in my breast that had the cancer. It is twice the size of the other one and nothing is helping. My problem now is depression. I…
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Tamoxifen/cataracts
i have been on tamoxifen for 2 1/2 years and have just been diagnosed with cataracts. Anybody else had that, apparently 25 woman in 1000 get them from tamoxifen. Love Pippi
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FOR MY ANGEL
HELLO, I'M NEW TO THIS SITE, SO I'M REALLY NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. MY SISTER IN LAW WAS JUST RECENTLY TOLD SHE HAS BREAST CANCER. TODAY SHE WENT IN FOR A LUMPECTOMY, AND THE RESULTS WILL NOT BE READY FOR ANOTHER FEW DAYS. MY HOPE FOR THIS SITE IS NOT ONLY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BREAST CANCER, BUT ALSO FOR ANYONE OUT THERE THAT…
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Breast forms
Has anyone tried the new type of breast forms with "pearls" that you actually stick on to your skin? I'd like to know whether or not they are worth investing in! Thanks.
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In need of a GREAT FREE cancer related Cookbook?
For any of you suffering with a first occurance or a reccurance of breast cancer and in need of any nutritional advice for FREE go to www.livingwithit.com and sign up! No other lists or junk from it but you are going to get a cookbook that is FANTASTIC. I had nausea after my first Chemo and then, I got this book and…