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maniac and getting worse
i cant
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Survivor lap relay for life
I am newly diagnosed, well 3 months, still going thru chemo and reconstruction and have not yet returned to work. I signed up for my relay for life team at work well before I ever imagined that I would be diagnosed. I worked for the oncologist that I am a patient of now about 4 years ago so I have always been "aware" of…
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newly diagnosed
My name is cathy and I was diagnosed with stage 2 BC in Feb 2002. I had a mastectomy of my rt breast on March 11, 2002. My lymph nodes were clear I did not chose to take chemo and am presently taking arimidex and paxil for hot flashes (hasn't worked yet). I am 55 yrs old and would like to e-mail with someone in a similar…
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hot prosthesis
Hi! I am a 9 month survivor. Had a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction and wear prosthesis. I live in the south and it has already reached 90 degrees. (The prosthesis are very comfortable and I do not regret my decision.) I do a lot of errands for people and by noon I am really uncomfortably warm and beginning to…
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Anyone using Xeloda??
I began four rounds of chemotherapy June 13,01; Two drugs administered. Adriamycin (aka: Doxorubicin Red) and Cytoxan (clear) Every 21 days.I had a modified radical mastectomy on the right side.Sept 12,01. I began a second round of chemotherapy the drug Taxol was administered. October 15, 2001 four times.to Dec 18,01. I…
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taxatere - when will I feel better ?
Scary stuff girlfriend. Im in a clinical trial, 4 cycles of adriamycin& taxotere. Had my last treatment a week ago and I still feel lousy and have not made it back to the office. I really need to go back to work. Anyone else on this protocol ? How long does it take to stop with the upset tummy. This morning too I had a…
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Hello to all of you out there.
I'm new and would love to chat with someone,about any and everything.
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New and wanting a chat time
I am newly diagnosised with breast cancer and joined this group hoping to find a active chat room to come to. And I'm not finding anyone. Its hard for me to keep up with posting but would really enjoy meeting and supporting others with the same problems as me. I am in central time zone and could chat anytimes after 3pm in…
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Expander surgery over !!!
hello,wanted to thank all of you for your responses . I had my expander surgery Tuesday and today I feel pretty good. I must say that the surgery was far worse than the mascetomy one. I was in major pain for a few days,but thanks to the pain medicine they kept me sleepy. Today I go and have the drain removed,which I am…
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worried...
I am worried, but not sure if I should be. I recently found a lump on my breast, but I am only 13 years old! It is painful to the touch, and appeared suddenly. Does this sound like breast cancer to you? Please respond
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Reply to 24242
For Tara, This is Belinda and yes I'm 41. My doctor said it is typical for women my age to have cysts. Hopefully in July I'll have nothing to worry about.
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after treatment
I am a 2 yr survivor and the anger and depression is ruining my life and my marriage. No one prepares you for afterwards, or at least not me. I need help to get back on my feet and get my husband to love me again. help....
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Too much to cope with
My Mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer about 2 months ago. They started Chemo at the beginning of April, but I don't think the family is really coping with it. Everyone seem to be relying on me for everything (my being unmarried and out of work), but it's just too much for me to cope with right now. Is there anyone…
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What Year Is This ?
You would think that after all the cases of cancer in the world that by now doctors would be looking deeper into chronic illness and pain of patients to see if it could be possible. Instead I still hear the horrors of misdiagnosis and or pure neglect. It upsets me that people suffer terribly and often times without ever…
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I am new here and I would love to chat with someone
I have been in treatment for a while but would like to chat with someone about just anything.
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Need advice
Hi my name is Carol.My mom had a right mastectomy 6 yrs ago.now she has a lump below her right clavicle,testing was ordered,bone scan,chest,abdominal and pelvic ct scans.i month ago,she goes to her oncologist every 6 months,and she had some elevation in her blood work.what are they looking for in the blood work?? she is…
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Many thoughtful "survivor" comments
To all you great ladies who took time to talk about being labled a "cancer survivor," Thank You.
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Scans clear !!! :)
First of all I wanted to thank all of you for just being here. This is a wonderful group!! I had all my scans this week for the first time since the initial ones at dx and they all came out clean!! I feel such a sense of relief! My doc is now recommending that I do pet scans for for regular 4 month scans! If anyone has had…
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Who got curls?
When my hair came back after chemo, it was curly!! With great trepidation, I went to the hairdresser yesterday to have it cut, fearful that I would lost my curls, but it seems that I have not! Did this happen to others? and how long did the curls stay? I ordered curly hair that was a bit darker, but didnt get the darker…
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Cysts biopsied?
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site. Last January, my doctor felt a lump in my left breast(mammo 2 months before came back normal) and scheduled an ultrasound. It was found in the "1-3 o'clock" positions that I have 5 cysts---2 that are a little over 2 cm and 3 very small. Next a surgeon had the 2 larger cysts aspirated(with…
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New to the group
Hi all...I'm an 8-month survivor of Stage I breast cancer, and just thought I'd say hi to everyone. I'm so glad there is a resource like this for us! Sometimes, you just need to talk.....like now....I have my first post-treatment mammogram coming up May 1st. I'm a little anxious. I guess that's cuz I didn't feel the first…
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Breast cancer
Hi Everyone and I hope you all are doing well. I was wanting to talk to others who have had DCIS. Also I would like to hear from others who are on tamoxifen and how they are tolerating it. To me it is like being on a emotional roller coaster
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Pregnancy
Hi all. I am 29 years old, undergoing chemo and am 5 months pregnant. Has anyone been through this while pregnant? I am scared for my baby at this point. Any advise? Thanks.
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Survivor
At what point am I cosidered a survivor? My diagnosis was in July 2000. Every thing has been done. I just want to live life to the fullest and go on. Never forgetting and wanting to give back.
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Going for reconstruction in two days!!!
Hello,I was just needing to vent my fears! I am having a expander put in Tues. a.m., I am very scared but I really want it done and over with, I heard its very painful,any advice ???? Please keep me in your prayers. God Bless . Karin
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chemo complete!! starting radiation
hi, my name is megan and i was diagnosed in nov 2001 with stage 1 bc. i have had 4 cycles of chemo...a/c and now i'm starting radiation treatments. i've had 3 so far. i'm so relieved and glad that the chemo is over and i feel like radiation is a breeze so far. i just wanted to mainly say that if anyone needs to talk, i'm…
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Tamoxifen
I am 37, and I wondered if tamoxifen can stop your periods? I have my tubes tied and fried so I am fairly sure I am not pregnant. I just took 6 rounds of ac and that didnt stop my periods, but after being on tamoxifen for 2 months I am now over a week late! Thanks for your help! Carlye
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Three year breast cancer survivor
I am new to this site and am looking for people to talk to about not only my cancer, but my husband's recent death due to liver cancer. I survived breast cancer, but it was a very difficult route of two different types of cemotheraphy over a six month period. I was very ill because, as my oncologist put it "your body does…
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bc2miraclebaby - don't miss her web page
Everyone should have a look at the info from this very lucky lady and see her darling 4 year old on her web page. It is an inspiring message of hope for all of us who wonder - what next? Thank you for leaving your message. Best wishes, Jean
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Taxol
Hi everyone, I am getting ready to start taxol next week for my BC. I have completed 6 rounds of AC and done radiation, now this next week. I did not lose all my hair with AC, will I with taxol? I would love to hear the side effects so I know what to expect. My onc does 6 rounds consisting of 2 weeks on, one week off being…