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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.
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i'm new here
i would be very interested in talking with others in the early stages of treatment. i've had a lumpectomy and am currently beginning second set of chemos. any one would be welcome.
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What is this?!?!?
Hi all....as you may have seen in an earlier post, I had my first post-tx mammo last week. The radiation onc & surgeon both called the next day to say it was benign. I saw the surgeon today, and he said everything looks good. Then I get home and get the m ail, and the "layman's terms" description of my mammo was in there.…
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Need a ear
Just finished chemo and learned I need radiation.
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New to site
My name is Ruth and have just completed my AC chemo tx and start radiation today. I would like to find someone to talk with that has gone through this and also help me with financial advise and help with the workplace. God bless to all
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Reconstruction Problems
I had my second breast reconstructed in Feb 2001. Because I had a free flap the first time (which turned out great) there was no tissue to use on the second. They took tissue from my back and put in an expander. Well needless to say I have had nothing but problems. They had to take the expander out because of infection and…
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New member
Hi, I'm 1 yr.post-chemo. Feeling good. Had a modified radical, no reconstruction in 1/2001.Followed with AC chemo.Tumor was stage 2-3,ER+ Currently on Tamoxifen.
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Happy Mothers Day All
My Wish For All on this wonderful day. Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is the letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions. Gerald G Jampolsky Loving is Letting Go of Fear I hope today is a day you can all catch your breath before the next…
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Happy Mother's Day!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!! Happy Mother's day to all, and enjoy your day throughly!!! Carlye
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limited access to compter
hi my name is laura.ihave limited access to a computer.iwould love to answer all your e mail.i will check once in a while when i can thanks for all your support so far i really appreciate it hope to talk to you soon honeyb
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Exherin looks very good!
invented in Canada- it is a cyclic polypeptide that attacks tumor blood vessels. They are talking about using it on humans in five years. But if you act up-maybe you can get it sooner
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Nipple reconstuction
Hi. I am a new visitor to this group - wish I had found you earlier in my treatment. I have had bil mastectomies with expander/implants and am now planning and gathering info about nipple reconstruction with my plastic surgeon. Any advice or suggestions from anyone who has had this surgery? So far my surgeries have gone…
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Femara for 25 year old
Has anyones onc put any one else this age on femara.I have never heard of it and am interested in what others know. Thank you
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new to site, awaiting third rnd. adriamycin
hello, my name is laura and i am hoping to gain support thru this site. i am stage 3b but i am a fighter. i have a jillion brothers and sisters and a boyfriend to help but i need to connect with surviors in "real time". i anticipate exchanging ph. #'s with new friends. i have heard a lot about some of you from my mate,…
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anyone here from louisiana
is there any here from louisiana here ,friend of mine went to baton rouge and washington and louisiana has license plates with breast cancere ribbons on it they trying to get them sld first 1,0000 sold that way if sold will keep them theres few other states has this to i 'm from texas but i dont know if its in texas yet…
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Understanding Your Breast Pathology Report
Hi everyone! I'd like to share a wonderful website that shows actual path slides of all the various types of breast cancer and abnormal growth. Very educational! http://region4.tricare.osd.mil/breast_health
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Looking for Information on Tamoxifen & Pregnancy
Hi all! I'm wondering if anyone out there who has been on tamoxifen has later become pregnant. I'm currently on tamoxifen and my husband and I are thinking about starting a family as we're both still fairly young. I know I'd have to go off the tamoxifen before I could get pregnant, but I'm wondering if I'm at greater risk…
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Good morning!!! - My nerves are shot ...
Hi all!!! I'm going in for a mammo on 5/10 and then a check-up on 5/15 with the onc. Since it has been 4 years since my dx, you would think I would be used to these visits, but I'm definitely not. Is it just me or does anyone else get 'wound up' around check up time? I get very irritated, easily agitated, snappy, grouchy,…
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New to Site
Hello fellow comrades! I was diagnosed with Advanced StageIII breast cancer Dec. of 1998. I had 4 round of 2 kinds of chemo, a lumpectomy (when they found a 2nd kind of cancer in the breast), a mastectomy, a stem cell transplant & 7 weeks of radiation. I've been out of transplant 2 1/2 years now praise God! It's so amazing…
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waiting for mammo results
Hi All, I am amazed reading all the messages which mention long waits for mammogram results. Here in Buffalo, NY wherever you go, results are given as soon as they look at the pictures - within the hour and if you ask, you can speak directly to the radiologist and see the x-rays yourself. Any others out there who get…
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Stem cell transplant
Has anyone gone through stem cell transplant? I'm 3 years out this month and am doing well - soon to have CT, bone scan and mammo. Hoping God will continue to provide good health!