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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 ?…
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Maggs!
Well I actually got into the chatroom and tried to catch a live few people but they were in idle mode..... Anyway I think I got it and I was thinking.... Tomorrow maybe we can meet in there and talk. I am still having trouble entering Humminbyrds chat and I have tried.... I have to talk to her again when there is less…
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bone/foot pain
After a lumpectomy, radiation treatment and chemo, I have been on Tamoxifen since May 30 of 2002. Recently I've been experiencing a great deal of pain on the top of each foot. Could this be a side effect of Tamoxifen?
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NEW TO SITE
I am one year out from diagnosis/brca1/bilateral mastectomy/failed tramflap/chemo/radiation and numerous infections. Next wed I will under go a oophrectomy(removal of ovarian) and although I do have a six year old son its hard for me to deal with the fact that he will be my only child. I am only 27 years old and had hoped…
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Back to Work after Masectomy
How long of a medical leave do you think I should ask for, after a masectomy? I know this is probably very variable, depending on if there are any complications (such as infection), or a need to take out more tissue if the margins aren't good, or I don't recover as well as expected...but do you think 2-3 weeks is a good…
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Death and dying....a hot topic!
I can say without a doubt I'm going to heaven when I die, and I have no fear in regards to dying. Made out my will Oct of 2000 and planned out my funeral Nov 2000. What I want to wear, songs to be played and final statement to friends and family. Ex always said I had to have last word. LOL Told my boys back in 2001, "If…
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In need of Prayers
To all my Sisters Well the time is now and the date is 02-18-03 I will be going into the hospital for my surgery. Please pray for me and Charlie as we are facing this together as a couple. But We know that God will be watching over me and that will get us through this. But if you get time please send some support for my…
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experiences
I am a grad student at Arizona State and I am designing a Cancer Wellness Center for Women as my thesis for my Masters of Architecture. I am writing to any and all of you to ask what you feel, as first hand users, makes for a 'good' hospital/outpatient center and what makes a bad experience when it comes to the facilities.…
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Mastectomy
Having problems w/underwire bra for reconstruction, any suggestions for comfort?
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Newcomer
I found out in 8/02 that I had breast cancer. Had a biopsy on 9/02 & lumpectomy on 9/02 w/nodes removed. Was then told not enough margin to start chemo. Had mastectomy on 1/27/03 w/reconstructive surgery. I had my 1st expansion on 2/11/03 with my next one scheduled for today (2/18). Can't seem to adjust to having to wear…
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Sad news
I am kind of numb right now. My mom had a mammogram and ultrasound and they found another lymph node in the other armpit that will be biopsied on Thursday. I am so sad... Please pray for her. I am praying that God's will is for her to not have cancer in that node. She loves the Lord, too, but this is so hard (as you all…
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A Newbie to the Support Group
I was recently diagnosed with a 1.7cm invasive ductal carcinoma tumor. I had an lumpectomy on 2/4. My surgeon thinks since it was a 3mm margin he recommends an additional surgery, but asked me to wait until I met with the Radiation Therapy to see if he agreed with him. My radiation doctor said he was okay with that margin.…
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Swelling in stomach,back and underarms and now a low MUGA score?
I had bi-lat mas on 1-7-03. Since I have had an infection from bad tissue expander on left side. (Cancer side) So, had that remmoved on this Tues. My onco had a MUGA scan done on that Fri and now my score came in a 42! Could the built up fluid cause a low MUGA score? Has anyone else had swelling, not lymphadema? I did have…
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Apology to all of you...
Dear All, Please accept my humble and deepest apology for my latest episode of acting so chidish. I am feeling so bad about it all that I have been beating myself up inside. I really don't know why I have been acting this way and although I asked the Lord to forgive me; it seems that I can't forgive myself. I should…
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Mom's tests
Hello dear sisters, Went to the onc Friday with Mom. Stage II and has to have chemo and radiation. She'll have 4 rounds of that wonderful A/C cocktail and then 4 rounds of Taxotere (?) I don't know about the second one because I only had the A/C. Then radiation. She starts in two weeks. Onc said she get shots for five days…
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reconstruction - permanent chest expander
I am undergoing reconstruction - 5 years after mastectomy. My plastic surgeon has suggested using a permanent chest expander and then saline implants. the good news is the expanders stay in place. Has anyone had this type done? I want to know about what I'll expereince afterwards. How long can I expect to be out of work? I…