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Thanks for F/U info
Thanks to you all for the DCIS f/u info. I guess that because I'm still undergoing reconstruction maybe I'm not in a regular f/u routine yet. I saw my internist today and had a CT of my neck/chest to evaluate the lump near my trachea - CT neg although neither my doc nor I are sure what it is that we're feeling. (?) An…
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Oncologists in Philadelphia
My mom was just diagnosed and the md who performed the biopsy does not meet her needs for on-going treatment. She- we, are in search for a GOOD Oncologist to perform surgery and radiation, if anyone has used or is using a good oncologist in Philadelphia or the surrounding area, please let us know a name and number. Thanks…
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Hi everyone and to luna20
Hi Everyone, I want to introduce myself. I am a first timer at ACS. About a month and a half ago, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer. I am 25. I am now in my second neoajuvent chemo treatment. I was using AT but the drug was to heavy for me and I was hospitalized. This second time around, my oncologist decided to…
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Mammo really IS ok!
Hi all...I want to first thank all of you for your support when I told of the letter I received about my mammo. I called my radiation oncologist, and read my letter to him. I asked him if he thought "probably benign" were the correct words to use in a letter to a woman who has had breast cancer. I told him it wouldn't have…
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Thank you
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has responded. Today is day four, and I think I am feeling a tiny bit better. The Zophran hasn't really worked well but they say they will try something different next time. Hope that one does the trick. I am still extremely tired. I can't believe I have to do this 3 more…
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thanks Angel
Hi Angel, I am doing better today. I was very surprised when i was diagnosed too, and it seems like i have it for more than a year, if i had gone to the right doctors, I should've been diagnosed when i was 24. but anyhow, right now, all i want to do is get better, i have 2 more AC sessions to go through, and after that i…
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does anyone know of a good lawyer in Los Angeles?
Hi Everyone, I am in a situation where I need some consultation regarding my medical issue. If anyone knows of any good laywer who deals with medical issues, can you please write me back. thanks lots guys.
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Tired!
Hi all. Thank you for your words of encouragement the last time I sent a message. I'm 2 1/2 yrs out of stem cell transplant for Advanced Stage III breast cancer. I am a single mother of a 9 yr. old & April 8th, started a full time job. The doctors don't know if I can handle a full time job but I don't want to stay on…
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Thank all of you
I just wanted to thank all of you that e-mailed me about mt bad MRI. They changed my chemo and I have been very sick this past week. Will have to take another one tomorrow, so thought I better do this today. Thank all of you that e-mailed me and may God bless all of you Judy
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Thanks!
Just wanted to thank all of you that have answered me. This is a wonderful site not only because we can talk about our problems, but share them and know that on the other side there is always someone there, someone who understands and even if you are alone, you'll never be lonely again. I appreciate all those who want to…
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New to group - Hello out there
Hi all, This is my first post to this list. I was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductile Carcinoma on April 2nd. On April 5th I was laid-off of my job. To make matters worse, my husband was laid-off in December and has yet to find a job. This has been a real bummer. ;) I just had my 2nd round of chemo on 5/13 and I'm starting…
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in need of prayer and reassurance
i am going in on tuesday the 21st for mammogram after surgery chemo and radiation i am a little on the nervous side so please pray for me.....thankis kellt
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Chemo
Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know I had my first chemo treatment yesterday, CMF protocol and must say it is much easier to tolerate then my last chemo in 98, I had CAF then.I had kept a journal and asked this time for ZOFRAN in the IV and to take at home, also they put in 10mg of Decadron which seems to help a lot.…
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a bad MRI
Hi this is tired and lonely. Just got the results of MRI Wed. The tumors in the liver are bigger. Changed my chemo from Navelbine to Gemzer. Anyone else on this Judy
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Keep on, keepin on
Just wanted to let you ladies know that it seems I am coming to the end of my difficult time, just about able to touch the light at the end of my tunnel. I am so happy to say the medication seems to be working, getting the chronic pain under control and now I am actually finding myself better able to eat and slowly getting…
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"CLUB "NED"
Hi, everyone, just got back from the mammo center and I am officially 3 years 6 months "CLUB NED" (no new disease) Yippee!! Shirlann
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Just a little hello
My dear friends, I haven't posted on the site in a while, but I have been reading your notes. They continue to uplift and encourage me. I am doing well. Finished chemo and radiation. I have lots of aches and pains that I didn't have before, but it's endurable. I just wanted to share a funny thing. I am a middle school…
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Help 1st chemo treatment of AC
Hi I just had my first chemo treatment of AC on thursday. I have been pretty strong for the operation and everything else, but this first round of chemo has brought me to my knees. I was very sick up until today. I did not vomit, but sure felt like it. I took the Zophran that didn't seem to help at all. I have very bad…
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Reconstruction
I was diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago when I was 39. I had a mastectomy and treatment. I have finally gotten up the courage to have a tramflap reconstruction. I am scheduled to have it this Friday and I am very nervous about the surgery. I know it will not be easy afterwards, but the surgery seems to long - I…
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how do you get over it?
I can not help the anxioud feeling I get everytime I hear about someone else's Cancer coming back or dieing from a reoccurance. I will anxious all the time although my oncologist says I am fine. How do I go on with my life without constant worry??
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awaiting cat scan results
Hi everyone it's Sylvia. I havn't posted a message here for quite a while. just letting everyone know that I went through a cat scan May 15 and am awaiting the results. This will determine if I will be put back on chemo again. I am a 13 and a half year survivor of breast cancer. I went through chemo in 1989 and for 10…
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graviola herb for multi drug resistant tumors
shuts off the MDR pump. Amazon herb, some health food stores have it.
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Reconstruction
Hello everyone. I am interested in any infor mation about reconstruction. I am 18 months past my mastectomy and am ready for my recons truction. For example, I know they have to put in tissue expanders, and I assume that is done under general anesthesia, but what about all the further work. How many times are you subjected…
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scar tissue/fluid build up
Has anyone had a problem with scar tissue/fluid build up at the lumpectomy sight? How was it treated?
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Transflap reconstruction
Hi everyone, I need some info regarding the transflap reconstruction. My "mom" had this procedure about 2 years ago and now she has a huge bulge on the right side of her abdomen. She went back to the plastic surgeon and he said it was due to a ten pound weight gainand that there was no longer any muscle there and it was…
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New Member
This is my first message to a discussion group, ever. I am 33 years old and I have breast cancer. I am in the middle of chemo right now then on to radiation. I have not been involved in any support groups, I am afraid to because I don't think I can really be honest about what I am feeling. I hate to complain, or appear…
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Bone scan versus PET scan ???
Hi all! I had a bone scan today to compare with one I had a year ago. Last year, they saw a 'spot' on my right ribs (same side as the BC) that was unclear as to what it was. Soooooo, today they saw the exact same spot, only this time, it had more 'uptake'. I was reading on the internet that a PET scan can sometimes detect…
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should i get healthy breast removed?
hi, my name is robin. i had mast. left side on 2/7/02. i am on my 4th of 6 chemo treatments. when the chemo is over i will have my tissur exp. removed and replaced with an implant. i know a lot of women who get their healthy breast removed, i am concidering it. any comments would be helpful. thanks!
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am i a survivor?
I was diagnosed in Jan 02 with breast cancer...After my 3rd treatment, I wanted to know what the success rates of chemo/radiation really were, how long are people really surviving? Studies only give you percentages based on 5yrs...I have 3 children that I would like to see grown up..5 yrs won't cut it! I need some answers,…
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note to britchick
sorry it took me so long to get back to you. when i posted the message i forgot how to get back to this site! when i found my way back i had 8 messages on it. i'm so computer dense!! :) i'm looking forward to pen paling (is that a word!?!) Vicki ps where are you? i'm in Tyler, TX.