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are there others like me?
in June of 2002 i was diagnosed with with breast cancer. I was floored. i was twenty-seven years old and did not have a history of cancer in my family. i guess i would like to know if this is common and are tere more women in my age group?
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Bodies - a short film
I am writing and will soon be directing a short film entitled "Bodies" which is an adaptation from a short story published in The New Yorker Magazine (Sept. 30th issue). The main character is in the "wait and see" stage after 10 rounds of chemo for Stage III Hodgkin's lymphoma. I am writing for two reasons. First, I would…
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hospice nurse with cancer
Talk about the other side of the fence....I am a Critical Care RN and a volunteer Hospice RN. I lost my father to cancer when I was 7 and then my wonderful step dad when I was 29. My biological dad asked me to promise him when I grew up that I would take care of people like him, well I knodded my head yes, but hated the…
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Maggs
Finally saw your response on page 3..... I'm on EST. A dear friend of mine died and I completely lost it for a while. Anyway this is Mar 1st. So how about thurs and name a time for me since I don't know which time zone your in okay? God Bless Cathy
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Rosa Moore ( Tiger)
Dear friends For those of you who where members a year ago & for some new members who may have heard of her - It is 1 year ago that our dear Rosa lost her fight for life against metastatic breast cancer. That year has go so fast for me I can hardly believe it. What a fighter that woman was. She is still my candle of hope &…
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chest sensations after bilateral mastectomy
I had a bilateral mastectomy 3 weeks ago with tissue expanders now in place. At times I have tingling, a feeling of hotness, pain(like muscle cramping), heaviness, and other feelings. Does this all get better or is it something that you live with from now on. I will be having permanent implants in about 4 months. I'm…
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hummb
Hi...we're posting at the same time! I have been unable to get anyone on chats. Have you been having any trouble? Jayne
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can u help me
Hi my name is Lindsy and i am a junior in high school. I am doing a paper on Breast cancer and i was wondering if I could get an interveiw with someone eho has or had breast cancer. I would appreciate it alot. thank you
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cancer came back, need help!!
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999 and had mastectomy. Unfortunately it came back in September in 2001 and had another surgery to remove lumps. Now I am facing something worst. The CT scan I have taken is showing some shadows growing and lymph glands are swollen in my lungs. My doctors think either breast cancer or…
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Problems after bilateral mastectomy
I am bilateral with radical on the right side. I am having a lot of pain problems. I am right handed. Even my shoulder blade in the back is lower. It has been almost 4yrs. since the surgery. I need to know if anyone else is having trouble with pain. Its not just the arm pit. No one told me this could happen.
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lymph node positive, estragen negative
Just wondered how many of you are node positive, estragen negative. I'm stage 2a, but everything I read is node negative and estragen positive. How long of a survival rate has anyone had with the above results?
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Need help
Hi everyone, My name is Jury Leung. I just joint the discussion group today. I was diagnosed with breast cancer recently. I had my first Chemo on 2/12/2003. Now my hair starts to come out. I have purchased a human hair wig from one of the image recover centers. The lady in the center does not feel comfertable to style the…
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Metastatic Cancer Miracle stories?
My mom had a double mastectomy. A few days ago, we find out that the cancer has spread to the ribs, lungs, liver, abdomen, and bones. I see miracle stories on the internet but nothing on metastatic cancer. Can anyone help me and share positive information for my mom and I? We feel like our souls are already dead and we are…
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Implants Is There Ever Any Comfort?
Ladies, I haven't posted in some time. I had double mastectomy in July with immediate reconstruction (becker implants). Implants are my issue. The implants have been expanded and now we are trying to adjust their size and feel (removing some of fluid little by little). My question is: Can any of you share your experience…
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Surgical problems
I've undergone a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy on October 23; then ended up back in the hospital on October 24 due to a hematoma the size of my surgeon's hand. After that they kept having to remove fluid and finally I ended up with a staph infection and on IV antibiotics for two weeks. The path report then showed…
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Swelling in armpit
I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy of the right breast 14 years ago, 18 months ago I had a swellling in the armpit of the opposite breast, tests showed that I had cancer again in the original breast. I had a mastectomy and lymph glands removed. The glands were positive so I then had chemo. The problem is I still have a…
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Reconstruction
I need some advice. I had a mastectomy in november. I had a tissue expander put in at the time. Now is is time for surgery. I am not sure whether I should have the other breast reduced and lifted to match the implant. Has anyone had this done? Is it real painful? What is the recovery time? Thanks in advance.
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Improvements
Just to let everyone know that I have gon back on to steroids to help improve my quality of life. I see oncologist on Thursday next week & will find out then what treatment next ih line for me. Now I think I can face some more. Sorry about my depression last week but am much improved now. Love you all & thanks for…
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Test results
I just got the results of my bone scan, x-rays and cancer markers. Everything came back negative! My oncologist said she had a Christmas present in February for me! I'll say! Anyway, I am praising God for His loving kindness. Thank you all for your prayers. I see the onc again in April for more tests, but today...this sure…
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Just a little Joke lighten up
Dear Sisters: I am sorry for all I have offended with the "male" joke in my last posting. I have bee n under alot of stress lately and was just trying to help you all figure out what was going on. The webmaster is doing a grand job and trying to make it easy on all of us. take care kelly
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Pregnant with breast cancer
My 32 year old daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer in May and had a mastectomy on May 25. She is 16 weeks pregnant now. The first oncologist said she would have to have chemo. Then she went to Duke for a second opinion and was told the risk of chemo outweighed the benefit. Then, after the doctors at Duke did their…
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How About Nxt Wed Mags?
This is Saturday the 22nd so maybe it is too soon but I was thinking 3pm wed or thurs east coast time...... Please let me know which is better for all...... I have the day to myself,cuz everyone will be working and nephew will be at school.... Just checking okay>>???? Let me know ... Love & Hugs God Bless Cathy
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Would like to help others by sharing your story?
Dear CSN Members, My name is Diana and I am a student at Fullerton College. I am the Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society. Every year we have an international Honors Study topic, and this year it is "Conquering Cancer." We would all really appreciate it if anyone could come in and talk to a group…
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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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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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Keep Getting Knocked Out!!
I got into the chatroom and tried to respond to someone saying Hi and got booted out. All attempts to get back in resulted in failure.. Sorry but I believe it is the computer. I will try one more time ladies. I am so tired of this old rickety computer and I can't wait to get my new one when I move.......Hugs & Love Cathy
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breast cancer help
I'm 30 years old and my mother was just told she has inflammatory breast cancer, that has probably already spread to her lymptnodes. We're still waiting for the biopsy results. My Mom's very scared, as am I. Is there anyone who can point me the right direction as far as what to do or expect? I don't want to lose my mom.…
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Wife & Prayer
My wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last Thursday IDC, we are confused, does anyone no the if this is curable.
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Diana's email address-oops
If you would like to help PLEASE email me at quixotic7382@hotmail.com or post a message with your email address, and I will be in touch. Thanks again, Diana
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Breast cancer-metastatic - from turkey
Hello to everybody, I am writing you from Turkey / ankara. My mother diagnosed with breast c on september 2001.A mascotomy operation was done one week later. One month ago, doctors find a metastas on both kidney and liver. Now, we are searching for herbal medicines? Could you please inform us about this herbal medicines ?…