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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…
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came back in liver
Hi this is Judy22 I had breast cancer in 1997 then in 1999 it cane back in my liver. Can't seen to get it in remission. Has anyone else had this problem Judy22
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what can she do ?
My friend was told resently she has only 6 to a year to live what can she do ?
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A Post for my cousin
Condsider this my ode to my cousin a women I have known, part of the family as long as I can remember. I could never get over how much she looked like my own grandmother yet she wasn't a blood relative. She was diagnosed before I was and then had a reoccurance that swept through her. She was an amazingly strong woman who…
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hot flashes
Can someone give advice. I've been on zoloft for hot flashes for about 7 months. Thought they were pretty much under control but they started getting bad again about 2 weeks ago. What else can I ask for? Or does anyone have any good ideas to try. Would appreciate your advice. I'm 53 and the chemo put me into menopause.
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Barbara
Just trying to figure all this stuff out. Spot on TV makes it look so easy. I will learn to work the chat thing. I did clinical trials for Taxal Small doses weekly for 12 weeks. Pre med were the worst part. Fatique was the only downfall seemed to last forever. That was 1year ago this month. Had a few ups and downs. Mainly…
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11 years i had cancer
its been 11 years i had cancer. i did everything my doctor said i could do. i follow every step day after day i though it would never end and here i am. So please do not think to leave your medicins or quimio or what you are doing. fight and fight and put yourself pretty everyday. i am just starting to learn to use the…
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Taxol
Hi, its me again with another question on Taxol. I have had two treatments so far and the main side effect is the muscle/joint pain. One finger felt tingley but it went away. My question is - if I haven't had the tingling in my fingers/toes after two treatments is it still possible that I could get that side effect? Has…
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saying hi!
I'm new to this page and just wanted other people to talk to. I am a 6mth survivor!!! All through with Chemo and Radiation. My hair is growing back. Was on Tomoxafin and didn't feel comfortable with so I asked to be switched to Arimidex. Feel lots better about that. Have hot flashes and night sweats. Thats a piece of cake.…
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life
Lately ive realized life is a beautiful thing. I am still very young but i have watched a couple of me friends and family members die of cancer. I feel out of place on this web site but i jsut need someone to talk to. All of my friends dont see things the way i see them. I just need someone to talk to -strength
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Reoccurent breast cancer
Hi, my name is Cheryl. I had a lumpectomy and axillary dissection in 2000. I had stage 2 ca. I recently had a reoccurance in same breast with matastatis to left axillary. Had a bilaterial done. This came only 9 months after completeing four of A/C and 37 radiation treatments. I looking for someone who had a reoccurance so…
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After Treatment?
I finished treatment the end of last year and came through with a clean bill of health. I had a very positive attitude throughout it all but now depressed and seemingly have a delayed reaction. Anyone experience that? What helped?
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BC in Jan. 02, then Lung Cancer in April 02
I just discovered this site and am new to it. Had a lumpectomy on Jan, 14 with radiation treatments following. During routine xray for BC, 2 nodules were found in my lungs. After BC surgery, CT scan, PET scan and lung biopsy determined I had lung cancer. Good news was that it was not from the breast. Had the larger left…
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Breast calcification
This is my first message as I heard about this on the TV. 18.5 yrs. ago I had a radical mastectomy, Paget's Disease, no chemo necessary. My recent mammo shows calcification in the other breast. I am scheduled for a biopsy. Has anyone had calcification and what was the outcome? Where did you find more info on this? I would…
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Cervical Cancer
I read this interesting article in the NY Times and wanted to share http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/31/health/womenshealth/31CANC.html
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recurrence
What do you have to do to talk to someone with similar problems. No one is ever in the chat room. I am beginning the second part of my treatment next week (taxotere) and would like to speak to someone who has gone through this. Thanks,Barbara
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Would appreciate some advice
Hi to everyone. This is my first message here - I'm looking for some personal advice. Medics never seem to have any answers.... My mum has recently had a bi-lateral mastectomy (radical) after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time before menopause. We've been told that we probably have the BRCA1 gene mutation…
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Thanks for support
Hi to all who have sent me your prayers and good thoughts. They have been received because I am feeling better spiritually and physically. The Taxol has not been as bad this week - so I do not know what to expect now. I knew I could count on you dear people to circle around and help me when I was so down. You are a…
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implant types
My friend is ready to have her spacer replaced with an implant. She had researched and had decided on the saline implant, but yesterday her Dr. said he would rather her go with silicone. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks, Mary
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LONELY WOMEN
HI MY NAME IS SUSANA BUT EVERYBODY CALL ME SUE" WELL I WAS DX WITH BREAST CANCER IN 1997 AND WENT THROUGH MASTECTOMY AND CHEMO. FOR 4 YEARS NOW I BEING TRYING TO DEAL WITH MY SITUATION HOWEVER I'M DOING OK,SO FAR I LIVE WITH A MAN THAT WAS NEVER TO SUPORTIVE OF ME UNTIL NOW HE STILL THOSE NOT HELP ME TO GO THROUGH THIS.…
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Herceptin once a week, changed to every 3 weeks
My oncologist has switched me from weekly Herceptin to every 3 weeks (triple dose). Anyone else following this protocal? Any info on Herceptin effectiveness? I've been on it for 2 years and no new mets on the PET scan last July. Thanks!