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tired and lonely
Hi I am a 48 year old who had breast cancer in 1997. I was alright for 2 yr. Then it came back in the liver I have been on chemo now for over 2 yrs. I am so tired. I have no one to talk to about this. My husband want talk to me about this and my mother cries so I just keep it all to myself. Thanks
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16 year BC survivor and it has returned
I have been so fortunate to have gone this long cancer free. I was 28 when I had my mastectomies I am now 45....with what little remaining breat tissue I have, I have developed BC again. I just can't believe it! I have had to have implant replacment surgeries 3 times, as recent as 2000 and no problems were noticed then. I…
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Answers
My mother has been diagnosed with cancer. She is being treated as if she has breast cancer, althought the tumors are in her neck and substernal chest area. Has anyone ever run into this kind of situation, where the origin is not completely clear, but the pt. is treated as if they KNOW the origin?
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mom passed away from B.C
Well, I am 20 years old and my mom passed away about 4 and a half years ago. I have a little brother and sister. She battled with it for about 8 years...it kept coming back to the same place. The doctors never figured out why. I just heard about this website, and figured that talking about it might be able to help someone…
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Food for Thought
Hi everyone, I apologize for not being on much in the last week. I just can't get back in the swing of things since the last surgery. On Monday, I go for a bone scan. After the bonescan results come in my doctors will decide whether to continue on the current course or if we need to make changes to the protocal. I really…
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After all said and done
Well ladies a Yippie for me no sign of cancer a relief. Yet this pain is getting to me. I am on to another round of meds to see if this can be controlled and here is hoping, been going on way too long. It appears I am just one of those girls that have there times with a few hurdles to get over. That is something I have…
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Chemo Angels
Hello Everyone! I just wanted to share this with you all. I have been a member of this group for a year now. Please take a minute and visit. http://www.chemoangels.com/
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Breast cancer and reconstruction
11 years ago roughly, I had a radical modified matectomy and with being alone and mortgage, car payments, caring for my mother prior to her death etc. was not able to get reconstrction until I retired for good a couple of months ago. Also, I was not satisfied with the reconstructive processes. Was still not too happy about…
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ludasue having problems in chat
Sometimes screen is just open at the bottom
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after effects
Had alumpectomy 1/01, followed by 4 round of A/C, then 6 weeks radiation. Stage 1, no lymph involvement. Have had 2 good checkups. Feel great, however breast still feels "sore", right side by ribs easily sore. I work out 3X a week, is this normal, or should I panic and run back to my oncologist to see if this a recurrence…
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she started chemo, shaved her head, bought 14 hats
yup, 14 hats. good for her. by the way, which test tells you if she is "her-something" pos. or neg.? also which for estrogen pos. or neg.? i read that the mortality rate for stage 3b is 49% after 5 yrs.. could any of you point me to rose-ier stats.? i read those on an a.c.s. site. eric
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Found lump
Hi there, This is my second time writing to you all.. There is so much info and encouraging people.. It's so hard to talk to someone that is not going thru what we are.. So it's so nice I can really relate to you all. I had a ultra sound and mamo this past week.. The surgeon said nothing was found. But have this lump at…
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infilterating ductal carcinoma?
well my girlfriend found out today she has infilterating ductal carcinoma. bilateral masectomy awaits. that means both breasts, right? i've read about "invasive", but not "infilterating". what the hell is that? tomorrow is cat-scan, bone-scan, and blood test. find out friday if it has metastisized. but, they said she's not…
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Resource for newly diagnosed.
Hi everyone. I have just been to lecture by Dr. John Link of The Breast Centre in California. He has been in New Zealand on a lecture tour. His clinic takes a holistic view of BC treatment & they employ, in addition to the usual medical & surgical staff, a nutritionist, a herbalist, a naturopath & an expert in eastern…
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treatment?
I am a nursing student writing a paper on breast cancer,is anyone willing to let me know your type of treatment and how you are doing?
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I Have Missed Everyone
Hi everyone: I am back on-line. I really missed everyone. I really feel horrible about Wendy. My husband and I both cried when I read her husband's message. Does anyone have a mailing address? I would like to send a card. We really never know what might happen with surgery. I am having a difficult time getting back to…
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Progestrone therpy
I've been reading a book called "What You Doctor May Not Tell you about Breast cancer" A suggestion for hot flashes and other related postmenopausal side effects might be addressed by Progesterone. Are any of you using Progestrone cream or a transdermal form?
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Breast Cancer Survivor
Hi this is my first time just trying to figure out if I am doing this correctly..
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Hi! I'm new here, but old to cancer!
Hi everyone! I'm not sure why I waited so long to come here....but well I'm here now and would love to talk to anyone who is in need of an ear to bend. Allow me to tell you a little bit about myself. I am a 41 year old wife and mother of 4. I was 37 when I was diagnosed. I had a MRM, chemo, radiation, chemo and stem cell…
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Feelings
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 1997, it has been nearly 5 years. I was on tamoxifen until Feb 2002. I am not on Arimidex because in November 2001 I found out I have uterine cancer. It was caused by the tamoxifen. I had a complete hysterectomy at the end of November and I am back at work. I feel afraid. My mother had…
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Breast Cancer
Hi, my name is Caroline, but you can call me care bear. my mommy died when i was 10 and 3 years later i was diagnosed with breast cancer same as my mom. I need some1 to talk to please email me if you have any advice. Thanks *~* Keep the faith
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Recovery from Surgery
Hi, I was diagnosed with DCIS 2-28 following a needle localization biopsy. Eight days ago I had a lumpectomy to get better margins.I had a difficult reaction to the anesthetic - really sick vomitting and miserable for about 6 hours and then they were able to get it under control. Anyway, I don't seem to be getting my…
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Stages
I am going through treatment right now. I have stage 2, one lymph node involvement at the microscopic stage. Anyone elso out there with this stage? I would like to talk.
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Anyone with AA Husband?
Tomorrow I go in for lumpectomy. Husband, with nearly 10 yrs sobriety, breast man, couldn't even look at biopsy site. Being stoic, not worried about him drinking but he's really uptight. REALLY uptight.Need suggsestions, e-mail site he can turn to. Something. Please suggest. I'm okay. A little worried about pathology but…
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Signing Off for Now...
Hi Everyone: Wow! Sooo many new names on the site now! I'd like to wish all of you newbies the very best with your treatments and test results! Hang in because it does get a bit easier as you begin to share and gain more knowledge. The initial diagnosis is often a whirlwind of emotion, fear and sometimes outright panic.…
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I HAVE AA HUSBAND AND I AM AA MYSELF
BEING IN AA AND MARRIED TO AA MAN I BELEIVED WE MADE IT THROUGH THE WHOLE DEAL. THE ONLY THING IT DID WAS TURN MY HUSBAND OFF TO SEX WITH ME. AND I KNOW HE DOESN'T RUN AROUND ON ME. I HAD MY SURGERY IN 94 AND HAD IT REBUILT IN 95 BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP WITH THE SEX PART OF OUR LIVES.IT IS OK THO' I AM ALIVE AND I DON'T MISS…
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Help!
Hi there, I'm scared/worried it's BC.. I had a cancer Thymoma tumor removed on Nov 15, 2001.. Just got thru with radiation on March 15.. Been having really weird breast soreness and found a lump left side.. I'm also getting these weird tingling sensations thru out my body.. And my back and side feels like its on fire at…
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Has anyone been treated or heard about Cancer Treatment Centers of America? I have breast cancer might be spreading out into lungs and am looking for second opinion at different hospitals. Someone mentioned about Cancer Treatment Centers of America and also Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center are good places to go. Anyone any…
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Back from Holiday
Hello Ladies and Hello to all Newbies, I am back from bringing my son home to the family after moving away 6 years ago. My son said as we were flying home how glad he was we took this time together to go home to see all the family. It was a special time for us together and for him to reconnect with the family, now that he…
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Lymphdema and Thromophelbitis
March/April 2001 -Breast Cancer Stage II, Left Arm, Sentinel Node Biopsy, 6 nodes removed - Negative. 4 cycles Chemo, 6.5 weeks radiation. At the end of radiation I developed thromobphlebitis of the superfacial veins on my left side. This is characterised by thick ropey veins that usually can be seen under the arm. It…