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Lattisimus Dorsi Flap Reconstruction
I am considering this as a possibility for my double reconstruction in July. If you have had this procedure, I would like to really know how difficult you considered the actual surgery, what if any weakness you experienced or experiencing in your arms as I am a massage therapist and artist. I keep wondering how this option…
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chemo and low blood counts
I had a chemo treatment Wed. They weren't sure if I could take it. My counts were low. Does anyone know what they are suppose to be. I guess thats why I'm so tired. Judy
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AC and menopause
I've had two cycles of AC and my periods are still coming like clockwork. I'm 45 and was expecting the chemo to halt things at least temporarily, but probably permanently. How was it for those of you that were premenopausal when you started AC? Thanks, FC
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Returning to a Life I knew I would find
You will be so happy to read a positive note from me, since the past not so. As some of the newbies might not know I have been off work since October with a new round of chronic pain resulting in chronic fatigue. This is the second time since by Fight For Life that I have battle this. The first was after all the treatments…
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Leaking expander
One of my expanders is leaking leaving me with breasts of differing sizes. I'm scheduled to have the permanent implants put in May 29, but I am hesitating because of the size difference. Has anyone had this problem? Did your doctor replace the leaking expander and refill it or what? I was looking forward to completing this…
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Do I need radiation??????
Hi I am 27 yrs old, and I just had a bilateral mastectomy on 4/10 with immediate reconstruction. Tumor was 2.5cm, node negative. I am ER+/ and her2neu+. I will have 4 rounds of AC. The oncologist said I had close margins, and is suggesting radiation. I have started the reconstruction process with expanders with implants.…
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i feel like i might have really messed up
she has stage 3b and possibly 4 and the doctors haven't been up front about the seriousness of this so i told her the survival rates as stated on an acs site. (49% chance of surviving five yrs. for 3b, 11% chance for stage 4). i know these are averages and new drugs/treatments and lots of other factors apply, but these…
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www.cancersurvivor.com
Just wanted to let you know that last night I went to this site and got to chat with some wonderful supportive women . Its so nice to be able to chat with that have gone through similar situations.
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Raidation
http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Living/ap20020507_197.html
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Benign mammo!!!
Hi all...I want to thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and support leading up to my 1st post-treatment mammo. It was so nice to know thaat the anxiety was normal...it means more to hear that from someone who has been there. Just letting you all know I got a call the day after themammo to tell me it was benign!! I…
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Reconstruction or Not?
I have just finished chemo and my onocologist wants me to wait a year before doing reconstruction because this time the breast cancer was a recurrence and it was growing quite rapidly. I am kinda glad I have time to think about it and research it. Please let me know your thoughts and the pros and cons on both sides. Thanks…
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anyone going to the Relay for Life in South Carolina??
Hello,just wondering if anyone at this site going to the Relay for Life in South Carolina on May 17th???? karin
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Radiation therapy
I was dx'd in January, biop'd in February, (high nuclear grade comedo carcinoma in situ); lumpectomy 3-4-02 followed by a sub-total mastectomy on 3-14. I am starting my radiation therapy this week. I am reading that there should be no side effects, my hair is safe, and I should be able to "pop in for therapy" on my way to…
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It's Scary Out Here Isn't It?
After surviving for 10 years, I had a reoccurrence diagnosed last January. Just finished 4 rounds of chemo and will start taxatere treatment next week. Any advice on what to expect with taxatere. Anyone else feel like their life is totally out of control? I feel like I'm going through the motions but living in a deam world.
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eat lots of kale and broccoli/carrot juice
kale is great steamed an has lutein, which attacks breast cancer. in fact, the disease is 88% less common in Kale eaters. no downside to this! (-:
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Newly diagnosed
Will be going for mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time. Would like to chat with others who experienced this. My prayers are with all. Thank you
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Port or IV line
I've had 2 rounds of chemo and veins are hurting. Dr suggesting hv'g a central port. When is it a gd idea to have a central port? Are hurting veins normal at the beg'g of chemo? I dont want my veins to collapse, but also dont want to rush into having unneccesary port. I'm newly dx, mar02, looking for pple to email/chat to…
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Chemotherapy
Hi. My name is Chris, I am 50 and have Stage II Breast Cancer with a single micrometasis in one of two lymph nodes that were removed. I am trying to decide if I want to put myself through chemotherapy. My benefit would be 8% better chance of it not spreading elsewhere, which means, in my case that there would still be a…
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Answered Prayers
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that my pet scan came back clear as did my mammogram.I wanted to thank everyone who prays for me and to PRAISE THE LORD for he is still in control and answering prayers AMEN!!!It was so great to hear that report, even though I know that the Lord is in control it still gets…
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I needed you
Thanks to those of you who responded to me via this site and in your hearts. It helps to know that there is support and understanding out there. I am determined to take this terrible time one day at a time and try to make the most of it.
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Just looking for chat partner
Hi, I have tried to hit the chat room several times in the last couple of weeks and so far have had NO luck. They are always empty. If anyone is out there that just wants to chat and compare notes about life, husbands, kids, how to deal with the angry feelings, and so on and so forth email me or icq me…
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Made it 1 year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi everyone! Just wanted to share some excitement with you all!!!!! I made it one year from diagnosis! I was diagnosed at the age of 24 on April 16, 2001. This is such an accomplishment and I feel I have come so far! I have hair again, my reconstruction is started and I will finish my chemo in September! What a year this…
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Kickin butt!!
Hi all have been off longer than I thought, lots of new ones have joined us, sorry there is so much sorrow out there. I finished my 3rd adrimycin/ cytoxin the 11th and wasn't BAD AT ALL. only had to take 3 procrit shots so far, didn't need one this week , so feel I'm kicking butt here. Also, hubby is doing better, psa is…
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the "good estrogen-2ME2
2 mehoxyestradiol binds to the endostatin receptor site, and also attacks BC directly. 50mg 4x/daily would probably work. Seek the cutting edge!
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new to this site
Hello, My name is Debbie, I am 34 Married and have two daughters ages 4 and 11. I was diagnosed in November of 2000 2 weeks before my 33rd bday, I first had a lumpectomy, then chemo, (4 rounds) then mastectomy, then radiation. I then opted to have my right breast removed for precaution. I stayed strong through it all but…
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Tamoxifen & Weight
Hi, I just wanted to see how long it took to lose weight once you came off Tamoxifen. Has anyone recently finished and had a problem with weight? Thanks.
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Stem Cell Transplant
Hi-my name is Melody & I entered a message on May 2nd under Hagelgans. As anyone else ever had a stem cell tranplant? How are you doing? I'm in the process of getting all of my baby shots again. Fun!!!
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New at the site
Hi everybody. I've been reading this site for a couple of weeks and I thought maybe I should finally join in. I'm 37 years old with 2 kids, I was dx'd in Nov. 2001, lumpectomy in December, started chemo in Jan. I had 2 positive lymph nodes, finished 4 rounds of AC, and 1 of 4 rounds of Taxol. That will be followed by…
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help--need some advice
I have been done with radiation for almost a year now and yet I am still very tired. My breast is still very burned and sore(although it is not as sore as it was a few months ago) anyway I have been having some flu like symptoms and have been missing quite a bit of time from work. I have missed six days this month alone.…
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Newcomer
Hi everyone, this is my first time here,I am new at the computer too, so I hope this goes well. I get to be a veteran at breast cancer and treatment. Firt time 6/22/98, mastectomy, 6 mo of chemo, tram flap reconstruction 5/26/00, all went well until February 2002, mammogram showed small mass in other breast 5mm. Had…