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tamoxifen/hot flashes/hair loss
Hi Ladies...I've been really busy and have not been able to post again lately. Rather than answer older posts, I thought I would just write a new one. I, too, have had the hair thinning with tamoxifen. I've been on it since December. According to the book "Living Beyond Breast Cancer" by Marisa C. Weiss, MD & Ellen Weiss,…
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Chemical Menopause
I had breast cancer 5 years ago and it returned. After a mastectomy this time I was put on Arimidex and a shot every three months of Goserelin. This has put me in menopause abruptly. The hot flashes are the worst and also seem to be getting confused a lot. Anyone else having this treatment?
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what's next
Hi just wanted to tell everyone that I AM DONE! I just finished my radiation after my six months of chemotherapy. I have my three month check up with my doctor Tuesday. My understanding is that they can't tell me I am cancer free. I had the attitude throughout this that I was cancer free. How do you cope from now on. What…
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New Beginnings
Hi all, it does not feel like 2 years since I came to America with my husband and daughters but here we are ready to settle permanently. So much has happened. Who would have thought that two years down the line I would be minus my gall bladder, gall stones and my right breast! We fly home[must stop saying that, N.C. is…
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Tram Flap
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has had tram flap reconstruction surgery. I had the surgery in February 2002 and now the area around navel protrudes. My clothing no longer fits as it has added about 6 inches to my waist size. . Has anyone else had this happen? Do you know why? Is there any help for it? I really…
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BC returns after less than a year
I need to hear uplifting comments, I am really down.
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Would like to hear from diabetics
Thanks to all who answered my first message. I'm learning a little more each day and think if I change my page some, it would be easier than answering each one. I am a brittle diabetic and this concerns me how to coordinate my diabetes with the breast cancer. Thank you for any help received during this period of my life.
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pathology report
I had a mastectomy and lymph node dissection on the 18th-got my path. report yesterday. 23 out of 23 nodes where positive. 7 cm tumor with 3 margins clear, other one was very close...Praying that it is not growing elsewhere in my body. Had CT's and bone scan done end of may and all was clear-sure hope it still is. Anyone…
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He's Home!
Hi again... We went to the hospital @ 2 p.m. for his feeding and the doc came in and evaluated him and said he was good to go. We were in total shock, disbelief. We left at about 4:30 and went to go pick up my 2 year old from day care and he flipped. He was yelling, "Yeah...Yeah...baby...baby..." So cute. I should be…
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HELP!!! it's my turn...
i know i've read some of your posts to others about radiation but now it's my turn. i have my first rad day next Tues. (July 30). i'm scared, nervous and anything else you can think of. what should i expect? i have a friend who was severely burned during hers. she had really BAD blisters on her breast. PLEASE!!!! anything…
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First time to discussion group
Hi everyone! Stage 1 Breast cancer, had a mastectomy five weeks ago, all is going well. I'm looking for someone to recommend a good electric razor - any ideas? Thanks
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Hi all - more news about Skylar
Skylar is still in the hospital. He is 2 weeks old today. Time sure flies. Found out 2 days ago that he has a heart defect called Bicusid Aortic Valve. Doc says it's nothing to worry about now, he could start having problems more as an adult. They can't say if it is due to the chemo or possible my Tegretal I take for…
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calcifications and fat necroses from radiation
has anyone had this diagnosis following treatment for early stage bc? i am more than a year out from end of treatment - lumpectomy, 8 chemos, 36 radiation treatments, and my mamm last week found this. i am awaiting biopsy results and freaking. thanks, ck
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HELLO FROM CALIFORNIA
TO ALL OF MY SISTERS IN THIS FIGHT: WE ARE MOVING INTO OUR NEW PLACE TOMORROW 07/25 WE ARE SO EXCITED. THINGS ARE GETTING SO CRAZY. ALL MY SISTERS IN THE CALIFORNIA PLEASE E MAIL ME ON CKELLY6371@AOL.COM AND LET ME KNOW SO WE CAN GET TOGETHER. HANG IN THERE AND KEEP FIGHTING AND KNOW MY THOUGHTS WORDS PRAYERS AND HUGS ARE…
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New to network
I'm new to csn and would like to find out how to find someone to chat with. I'm overwhelmed with medical information but am more concerned at this point about some pressing family matters, legal matters, and planning for the next two weeks before my surgery. I have breast cancer but am also a brittle diabetic. I'm…
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Two year anniversary turns to BAD NEWS - please pray for me
hi all, sorry i've been away for so long but i was living my life to the absolute fullest. i just found out this a.m. that the **** invasive is back in my treated breast as well as dcis. i will have to have a mastectomy and not sure what to do, implant, tram, etc. i am only 35 years old, i'm single and just want to be…
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To: Pauletta
Hi! I am sorry I didn't see your message to me on my letter about Herceptin a few pages back. I have to have a heart scan every 3 months while I have been on the Herceptin. That is the downside of Herceptin - in some people it can do heart damage. I have been lucky so far that no damage has occurred. I know the feeling…
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expander port finally coming out
It's been almost a year and I'm finally going to have surgery tomorrow to have the port for my Becker expander/implant removed. Also having a nipple put on. A little scared but will be glad when the port is finally removed. It has not been the most comfortable thing to live with these past 12 months. Hope the nipple…
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Hi angel, how is Skylar doing ????
Been thinking of you and the little one, hope all is going well, keep in touch. Love and prayers coming your way. Emmi
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need opinions
I was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, have had chemo and radiation. I am currently on Tamoxifen and have lymphdema in my right arm and hand. Like so many of you, I have had good days and bad days but God has been good. For such a long time, I was living my life like I had been given a death wish (scared to take…
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Respite from Herceptin
Hi to all of you! As some of you know that have been on this site as long as I have, that I have taken weekly infusions of Herceptin for the past two years. I do believe it has saved my life, but I was getting really weary going to the doctor's every week for all this time. Boy, did I get a great surprize Tuesday when I…
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Taxol and Taxitiere side effects
If any of you have had Taxol or Taxitiere, perhaps you could help me with a question. I just finished 4 treatments of Eperubicin and Cytoxin. On the 26th I will start 13 weekly alternating treatments of Taxitiere and Taxol. I've noticed that most people who post about these drugs take them every 3 weeks but my doctor…
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Just finished last chemo treatment...kind of sad????
On thursday, I finished my last chemo treatment. It was one of the hardest. I vomited for 3 days straight until only blood came out, and pulled my ribs out. I guess why I am writing is to wonder if anyone else felt kind of sad when it was over. I am happy I don't have to have chemo anymore, but now I feel scared, and sad.…
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lymphadema
My treatments and surgery were complete last summer. I find that I have to be extremely careful about lifting heavy things with my left arm (where lymph nodes were removed). I recently baby sat and lifted a 18-20 pound baby repeatedly during the day -- now am experiencing some general puffiness and swelling of the axilla…
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Heavenlee, how is Skylar now?
Hi, I was just thinking about you and hoping that Skylar is continuing to improve - Diane
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expander fashion
For any of you who have had expanders, did you wear anything but baggy tops while they were in? My are full, but are wide, rather than, shall we say - protruding. I look pretty flat-chested in anything. Any tricks or tips for wearing something else; I have so many summer tops and dresses that just don't look right and…
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boost radiation
Has anyone had any effects from this other than the usual skin burn?
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Thank you, Tara, Liza & Emmi!
The results on the stomach polyps were clear! Been on the Nexium almost a week and it seems to be helping. She scheduled the Colonoscopy for Aug. 22nd. Just got the prep procedures in the mail yesterday...ugh! I know i'll be starving by the time the thing is over! Thank you for your support and hope all of you are doing…
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Question about radiation effects
I just started radiation this past week, on Wednesday. After just two days, my bra was far too tight to wear. I had to get bra extenders and it is over a 3+ inch increase. Did this happen to anyone else? I asked at my appointment on Friday; the nurse said it always happens, but "not usually this soon." She also said…
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Catheterization question...
Has anyone had any probs after being catheterized? After the lump removal I've had problems with infections, pain here and there... it's not fun... and I am worried about getting "cathed" on Monday... Can there be scarring? I am going to ask if they will use a smaller tube this time! Thank you all so much! Marty