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What tests are standard after treatment?
I had a lumpectomy, finished chemo, finished radiation. Now what tests should the doctor order to verify that the cancer is gone? Last time I saw my Onc. I asked if I was cancer free. He said he would think yes and that once I finished radiation (6/26) he would order some tests. I read about people having bone scans and…
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Chemo or not?
I have a very difficult decision to make. My internist and my oncologist have both told me that chemo is not really needed. (I have a stage 1 with no node involvment.) I am currently receiving radiation. The oncologist said that I have an 80% chance of no recurrance. That also translates into a 1 in 5 chance that the…
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What about regular Full Body Cancer Screening instead of more drugs, i.e. tamoxifen, etc
Have any of you talked to you Doctors about this possibility? If we have regular screenings, why do we need more drugs now? It seems that 1 drug requires another drug to offset side effects and on and on.
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Heart damage from radiation
I have read a lot in these posts about heart damage and radiation. Can someone elaborate? I am in my fourth week of radiation and all I was told was that the heart would be receiving some of the radiation. Sounds more serious than that from what you all have written. Thanks, Jayne
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fibrocystic cyst
could someone help me, I was diagnosis with breast cancer in Feb. Since then i've had a lumpectomy and radiation treatments. Now i'm getting fibrocystic cyst on my other breast. I've had a biopsy done about 3 weeks ago, and it came back beign. But now i'm getting alot more lumps in my breast. So my question is that what I…
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chat room
I have been complaining about the slow chat room that is on this site. I have suggested making changes to make it user friendly. If anyone else has some ideas please write and give your comments. They say they are on the process of making changes. Lets all get in on the things we want to see changed on this site so many…
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Colouring Hair
We habe been told that it is not wise to put a rinse or any hair dye in your hair untill at least 6 months to a year after treatment. Anyone have any info on this
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Questions about ovarian cyst
Last week had my follow up scans after 6 mos. of chemo (bilateral mast. in Dec) and was told they were clear but that they did find a cyst on my right ovary. My onco recommennded a gyno and I visited him yesterday. Turns out this cyst is a "complex mass associated with the right ovary" and is 5cmm in size ( size of a…
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Input about tamoxifin
This week as most of you have read about the studies being done. I just started taking tamoxifin last week and don't see my onco. til July 20. How is your thinking on the news about pros and cons on this drug? Sharon
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Hot Flashes! Looking for relief!!
Hi, all. Mel here with more questions! Just had my 5th chemo out of 6 on Thursday and when I saw my onco told her about these hot flashes and night sweats I've been experiencing. I am 46 and haven't had a period since my 2nd chemo. Anyway, she perscribed Megestrol 20 mg. daily. I am on my 4th day . Does anyone out there…
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paxil for hot flashes
well, it's been a couple of weeks now, and not much change in the hot flashes yet. but i'm told it can take a month to really kick in. meanwhile, i'm not sure if i like the way i'm feeling otherwise. i just feel sort of dull in the brain. and even though there are some really intense feelings right now, both bad and good,…
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Effexor for hot flashes
Yes, I have been taking Effexor for about a year now and I am down to a few mild hot flashes a day. I started out at 12.5 mg twice a day for one week; then 25 twice a day for some months. When I told my oncologist that the Effexor was helping but did not completely stop the flashes, he increased the dose to 75 a day, and…
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Radiation fatigue, am I alone?
Hi. I'm new to this group and have read some of the nicest messages today. I have had a lumpectomy and 29 of 33 radiation treatments. I am so tired all the time and am wondering how long this will last after the treatments are over. Anyone have any experience or advice? Thanks
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Taamoxifin
Hi I am supposed to go on to tamoxifin according to my surgeon. Six months after completing treatment i'm not sure whether i want any more drugs in this body of mine. I would love to hear how people are coping with it. Are they happy taking it?
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Praise in the midst of trouble!
my pastor asked me to share in church last Sunday because alot of members are having troubles of one kind of another and he knows I have a different slant on things. This is something that really blessed me when God showed it to me and maybe it will bless others too........ In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were thrown in prison…
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how do you get in a chat room
i would like to know how to join into a chat room discussion.
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Survived 2nd chemo
Hi everyone. I have survived 2nd chemo. Had it on Thursday & what a bad reaction this time. The Zofran did nothing for the nausea. everytime I stood uop I vomited & it bunged me up below so before long I had piles like bunches of grapes & so very constipated. I was also dehydratd & then started a post withdrawal of Megace…
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steriotactic biopsy
hi gang...my radiation is being held up because I need to have a steriotactc biopsy on a small spot on my mammo that can't be felt or seen on ultrasound. All my doctors expect it to be a cyst from the way it looks but because of the other cancer , they want to be sure before we proceed....my question to anyone who has had…
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lymphodema
Hello everyone - I have been on a much needed vacation, feeling pretty good too. My radiation treatments just started and I have also noticed my arm feels so very heavy. I talked to my doctor about it today and she has me schedule to see a physical therapist. I haven't heard much about this here, is this common? Is there…
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Nutrition
I have been researching nutrition and someone gave me some info on Dr. Lorraine Day. I checked out her web site. But I was wondering if anyone knew anything else on her. She's a medical doctor but is really anti-everything that is medical. Comments? Thanks, Jayne
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3rd round of chemo
Hello to all you wonderful ladies! I am going this Friday the 13th!! for my 3rd treatment. I read these boards with so much admiration for all of you. Your courage, faith and love continually lift my spirits. I keep all of you in my prayers daily. Remember "strength for today and hope for tomorrow." Love you good, Rosemary…
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Making Decision on Radiation Treatment
hey folks, my wife (39 years old) had a lumpectomy (0.5 cm) with clear margins and no indication of lymph node involvement. She is scheduled for her first radiation treatment next week and we are having some difficulty sorting through all of the information on the radiation portion of the treatment. For example, the…
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whereabouts of tekgal??????
Has anyone heard anything from tekgal lately? I had been in close contact with her, and all of a sudden, I have not heard a word from her. I am very concerned and hope everything is okay with her. I know she was having some discussions on having her ovaries removed and going off the tamoxifen. Any information you can give…
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3 month check-up
Hi Everyone - Just wanted to let you all know that I see my oncologist for my 3 month check-up. I am now a one year survivor and feel real good about that. I like everyone else have those aches down my legs, but otherwise I am feeling really great. I do worry about the pains going down my leg, but after reading your posts,…
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Mother in law
My mother-in-law is having a mastectomy today. She is in Kansas and I am in Arkansas but my heart and thoughts are with her. We are expecting a grandson anytime so she wanted us to wait and not have to make two trips. I have four sister-in-laws, so she has plenty of support.It is still hard not to be there, though. She…
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Hot flushes on Taxol
Anybody with any wisdom on taxol hot flushes,tell me quick! I'm roasting! Can someone tell me how long these hot flashes last during the 3 week period? Due to some good advice from kind survivors here, I think I have the body aches and foot/leg pain covered. It's the hot flashes that have taken me by surprise.I would have…
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prayers
I'm sending a prayer request for all to pray for the little boy that got bit by shark.The boy is in critical condition, all his organs has been damage ,i want to do a prayer chain say 6:00pm tonight.It doesn't have to be my time when its 6:00 say a prayer for him & his famuily, that way we all are saying a prayer every…
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Scans tomorrow!
Hope all of you will keep me in mind tomorrow; and pray the CAT scan and bone scan will at least be as stable as they were last time!! As a friend recently said to me, 'stable sounds great now'. In the beginning you feel like you have to reach 'cure'; but when things just remain stable and no new recurrances; you are so…
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What I learned through my breast cancer experience.
I am a breast cancer survivor (8 years!) I am also a writer working on a project about what women learned through their breast cancer experiences. If you would like to contribute to the article, please email me your comments, quotes, or humorous antedotes. Please keep in mind the topic is what I learned from the cancer…
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Resource info
I was wondering if anyone knows of a good book or web site for ways to make your body a better fighter against cancer. I've heard a lot about diet, but nothing definitive. More grains? Less red meat? Low fat? ANy information would be greatly appreciated. My thoughts are with you all. Love, Jayne