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Quick Question
Hi all, I forgot to ask anyone...can I or should I eat breakfast before I go to chemo? Will I make a 40 minute ride home before the nausea kicks in? Thanks Jayne Thanks, Jayne
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New hair
Sorry about the previous unfinished message...I completed taxol treatment in July. I lost my hair in May and have been sporting a bald head for the summer. My hair is starting to grow back, but I'd like to have a wig made for when I return to work in September. I am African American and I save my locs that I cut off when I…
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Chemo start
Hi all, I am 2 days away from celebrating my 46th birthday with the start of my chemo treatments. I am very confident that this is the road to take, but of all things, I find myself getting very anxious about the hair loss thing. I have looked at wigs and hats, and scarves. Then I look again. I even bought some costume…
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Did I give up?
I went to see my oncologist today. I was to start taxol and herceptin. I have been debating on whether or not to have the taxol. I had done a lot of research on it an found that it was really only helpful in metastatic breast cancer paitients. I asked my Doctor about it and she said if I didn't want to take it, I didn't…
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Egg storage
I've been told there is a possiblity of becoming infertile after the AC chemo treatment. Someone mentioned that I could store my eggs? Does anyone know anything about this? Thanks Reni
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pains after radiation
I finished 6wks or radiation 4mths ago and I am still having aches and pains in my breast. Will they go away eventually? It's almost like a constant toothache! It's the only reminder I have left so I want to feel normal again!!
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Starting new treatments
Well everyone, I am starting my weekly taxol and herceptin treatments on Tuesday. I have to admit that I am getting nervous, but have heard from quite a few of you that weekly treatments are by far very tolerable. My hair has started to grow back after finishing 4 treatments of A/C. As my husband says it is about an 1/8 of…
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not sleeping at night
I just went into menopause from chemo and the hot flashes are starting. They are not too bad really but I wake up every night about midnight - 2pm and have a hard time falling back to sleep. Is anyone taking sleeping pills or have any other remedy to recommend? Thanks, Lorrie
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looking for answers on white blood counts
Hi! I'm Maggie It has been 2 years since I was diagnosed with aggresive breast cancer. I finished all my treatments in March 2000. I have been going every 3 months to my onocologist for check-ups since then. My white blood count has stayed under 3000 & each time I go in, it as dropped some more. THe dr. said this time he…
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Lifetime TV Pledge
I was just sent an e-mail from a friend about trying to get a breast cancer patient bill of rights through Congress. Lifetime TV is making this possible by offering a web site where you can cast your vote in support that will go before Congress. The more names the Congresswoman who is pushing this through has--the more…
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colonoscopy
My colonoscopy this morning was clear!!!! Praise the Lord! Thanks for your prayers. Keep thinking the good thoughts. love, judy
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What comes next?
I consider myself blessed...I have had successful surgery to remove my tumor, completed my chemotherapy and radiation with minimal side effects, and am due to see my oncologist this week. My question: what is the "normal" followup procedure/schedule after you have been treated - how often do you see the oncologist and how…
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Halway results
I went to clinic today & got CT results & 4th chemo. The lung tumours are definitely all gone - what a blessing as they were the real life threatening ones. Also my marker tests (which are done 3 weekly) are starting to fall again. They had gone as high as 170 before I started chemo & after 3 cycles are now down to 120.…
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DCIS 10 years after Hodgkins Disease-any others?
I have been free of cancer for 10 years after surviving Hodgkins, and just recieved a DCIS Stage 0 dx. I am , as well as my doctors, leaning towards a bilateral mascectomy, with a latissimus reconstruction. I have been assured that I am not overreacting, as the reality of cancer reacurring is very real. I don't think I…
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Be sure to read website newsarticle regarding soy
If you are estrogen receptor positive be careful about consuming soy and other phytoestrogens (strawberries, black cohosh). Some women eat or take soy supplements to get rid of hot flashes. The article on the first page of this web site is titled "Soy May Fuel Estrogen-Positive Breast Cancers". This topic has been…
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radiation next
Hey everyone I just finished my 6th chemo and I am so grateful to be done with that! I start radiation in 2 weeks. I'm assuming it won't be as awful as chemo was but does anyone have any advice about it? thanks,Lorrie
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Finding new hair
I completed taxol treatment on July 2nd (Hurray
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not sleeping at night
I just went into menopause from chemo and the hot flashes are starting. They are not too bad really but I wake up every night about midnight - 2pm and have a hard time falling back to sleep. Is anyone taking sleeping pills or have any other remedy to recommend? Thanks, Lorrie
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Someone please help me feel better
Hi everyone, I just finished my second round of FAC, 6 round of chemo. We can't pay our bills. My husband had a stroke last week. He is now off work indefinately. I am so sick. The babies do not understand and I just don't know how much more I can take. I can't possible take care of my husband, my babies and me. Please…
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finish or not finish
I everyone. I could really use some help right now. I have been so down the last few days. I just finished my 4th treatment of A/C and am now supposed to start 12 weekly treatments of taxol and 52 weekly treatments of herceptin. I don't know if I want to continue my chemo. I am just so tired and want to be done. I hate…
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Is it considered metastatic cancer?
A doctor who works for a governmental licensing agency said that breast cancer that has been found in the lymph nodes is considered metastatic cancer. My doctor had previously told me that it is not considered metastatic cancer unless it has been found in other organs. Does anyone know the answer to this question?
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Breast Cancer Guidelines
To All: In case you don't know the 'cut and paste' to get this article from a URL, here is the complete article- very good. Best Wishes from Jean Types of Breast Cancer Treatment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choosing Between Lumpectomy and Mastectomy The advantage of…
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Thank You
I just want to Thank all of you for your support and advice. There are days when I am so down about everything and I come here and read postings and they just seem to lift my spirits. I have decided to finish my treatments and hang in there. I've got a long road ahead of me yet, but I'm going to make it. I'm starting to…
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mammogram clear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PRAISE THE LORD !!!!!!!PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!! & AMEN & AMEN !!!!!!!THANK YOU JESUS!!!! ANOTHER YEAR CANCER FREE,CYST HAS GROWN THE SIZE OF THE TIP OF PINKY FINGER NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT THANKS TO ALL CHERYL
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Breast Cancer & Colon Cancer
Hi, I was with my oncologist last night, she is strongly recommending a Colonoscopy - because young women that have BC (I'm 35) are at high risk for colon cancer. I am Stage IIb, estrogen + and Her2/neu +. Was anyone else told this? Thanks in advance.
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VIRUS!!!
Heh all i got a email yesterday wanting to send it to you all it said if you get a email that says FAMILY PICTURES don't open its the bug.The person that sent this to me called me first to say don't open anything that has family pictures its even using names of your friends or family his whole c drive was tortally destroy…
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Of Teenagers And Cats
For all of you with teenagers or who have had teenagers, you may want to know why they really have a lot in common with cats: 1. Neither teenagers nor cats turn their heads when you call them by name. 2. No matter what you do for them, it is not enough. Indeed, all humane efforts are barely adequate to compensate for the…
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Hormone Therapy
Just a quick question for some of you. I have to have a hysterectomy following chemo due to a severe family history of cancer. I am 24 years old with a stage 2 breast cancer, my hormone receptors were negative but I was HER2 positive. Can I have hormone replacement therapy? My gyn. said no, but I have heard otherwise if…
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Cancer Profiler
Has anyone used the Cancer Profiler on this site? Has it been helpful? Thanks, Jayne
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Who has used L-Glutamine to help with Taxol effects?
Some time ago I read someone's discussion here about using glutamine to help with the bone-pain effects of Taxol. Would that person (or anyone else who has used glutamine) please respond to this message? I'm getting ready to my last treatment this Friday (yeah!), and I'm going to see if the L-Glutamine helps. A…