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Friends needed
Hello, I'm newly diagnosed with breast cancer, I have had the lump removed and my knodes also and tomorrow I will start chemo. I'm in need of friends that are going through the same thing so I have someone to talk to. I'm alone in a state where I have no family except my two daughters and a few friends at work....they have…
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Good news!
Hi, I just got back from my Dr. - we had a long talk about my cancer and the treatments I have received. To make a long story short - tomorrow is my LAST Taxol!!! There are no words to describe how I feel right now! I only have to do this one more time! Radiation will start early July. Then she said something that…
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Chatters Needed May 18, 11:30 CST
Hello Again Everyone, As I told you a few days ago I'm a survivor and I do a lot of volunteer work with ACS and Friday May 18th ACS will be at my home shooting a video about the Cancer Survivors Network. The Video will be sent to about 100 news stations in 7 southern states. They will be video taping me as I post messages…
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Cancer Survivors Network nre item May 16 !!!!!!! ??????
Here I am dying to get started on tamoxifen and read on...... "HRT may lower breast cancer risk" "Hormone replacement therapy given to women with breast cancer is associated with a lower risk of recurrence of the disease, researchers said. Hormone replacement therapy is used by women to address menopausal symptoms such as…
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vascular invasion
I had a lumpectomy with the tumor messuring 1.6cm with clear margins. Not sure about the nodes yet. There was vascular invasion. Anyone with this problem. It's very scary.
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New to the Group
Hello Everyone.... just wanted to drop a note saying hello I"m new to the CSN but not new to Cancer. I"m a 4 year survivor. I"m involved with ACS on many different levels so it's natural I find myself here to see who chatting. I'll tell you a little about myself. I'm 37 now I was 32 when the doctors told me the lump I…
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reconstruction surgery
My tumor was large so chemo was done first - now I am planned for a double mastectomy then radiation - anyone experience this order? Conflicting advice on reconstruction prior to radiation vs. after radiation. Thanks.
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taxol and weak legs
Hello to all, Along with pains especially in the legs with taxol, did anyone find their legs to be unstable and buckling unexpectedly when walking. Luckily I am retired because I hesitate even to go for groceries now because my legs are not very supportive. I guess this will be my one taxol treatment. It went so well…
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mysterious things on chest CT scan
Hi everyone, I just got home from visits with both my radiation oncologist and my chemo oncologist which completely changed their plans for the next few weeks. my CT scan on Friday showed 6 tiny nodules on my lungs (2 had shown up on a routine chest xray because I was short of breat and seemed to have some crackles in my…
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xeloda
Hi all, Has anyone ever tried Xeloda? I have no one here to talk to about it, no one in my town has had it. How are you all doing? Good I hope. I guess Wendy is busy with her family, but I feel that she is still kicking butt. You all take care and I shall chat at you soon. Hugs and love from Tiger
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YOUR BREAST CANCER MIGHT NOT BE CURED
Both my mother and mother-in-law had breast cancer 20 years ago. Both had one breast removed (chemo and radiation was given) and were both told they were both cancer survivors, but now twenty plus years later the cancer have not been cured, but now the cancer has spread into the skeleton bone structure of their body. My…
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Thank you everyone
I really appreciate everyone's understanding. I just feel so alone and you all have made me feel much better about everything. Atleast I can share feelings if not treatment options with yall. And my grandmother has had breast cancer and we went through that as a family so I can empathize with what yall are going through.…
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Cancer Cure Near?
Headlines in the last few days have proclaimed significant advances in the development of cancer medications, so this week's Britannica.com discussion topic of the week focuses on whether we are seeing a medical breakthrough watershed and if a cure for cancer is just around the corner. Join our conversation at…
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I need advice
I am 1 month post chemo (4 treatments of AC), node negative, estrogen receptor negative (stage 1 tumor 1.5cm) bi-lateral mastectomy in December (my choice.) I am now having pains in my right shoulder that feel like my shoulder needs to pop. Is this what it feels like when it returns?
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Update on new problem
Well, I got bad news. The breast cancer is now in my brain. It's not just one tumor but many. Prognosis is not good. I started radiation today. I will have 10 treatments and then go back to my Dr. in Dallas for another MRI and scans. I have fought this cancer twice already this is the third time. I'm a fighter but I have…
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Happy Mother's DAY!
I too want to wish a wonderful day to all the mothers out there. I too find it an incredible day when a few years ago my life didn't seem so bright. What a difference a year can make. Best to you all. 24242Tara
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Got it!!
Hi ladies, I just wanted to let you know that I found out this afternoon that I am getting my chemo drugs paid for. Thank God. I will start tomorrow morning, I am anxious to get going on it. Thanks for all your support and I will keep you posted. PS-- Wendy in California, are you doing ok?? probably busy as usual!!! Hugs…
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TAXOL #2
Hi Everyone, We are home and settled from our day at MDA. I had bloodwork at 6:30 AM but we didn't make it there until 7 b/c of getting babies to daycare. All my counts were good. We saw the doctor at 9. He was very pleased with the treatment and said the main lymph node appears to be a bit smaller! He said after the next…
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE
It is a happy day if we are well enough to enjoy being with our families. I had my biopsy last year on the 12th--so this year is much better!!!! Smile a big smile and say 'thank you God'--and enjoy this special day. Love to all of you, Brenda
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Questions re: DCIS & tomoxefin
Hi, I have left messages in the past and have not been in here for a bit....I had extensive DCIS and a mastectomy in December. I was told by my surgeon no chemo or radiation was needed....but tomoxefin is a must. Also none of my lymph nodes were checked as it was DC IS?? When I question my surgeon he is defensive and…
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A/C side effect
Hi everyone. Its Ann again. Met with oncology yesterday, and she recommended 4 treatments of A/C on every 21 days even though all my 8 nodes are negative. I am really scared by all the side effects. I have many question on these. If you had A/C before, when are the days that is most discomfortable ? and how long will that…
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Curly hair regrowth
I was just reading all the responses to Tracy's post about hair. I wonder if anyone has asked why our hair does sometimes grow back in curly for awhile. That will be on my question list for my Oncologist in 3 months. Nancy
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Survivors Guilt
I had a lumptectomy Jan. 2000...no lymph node involvement but the her 2 neu oncogene. 4 A/C treatments and 42 radition treatments. I've been on tamoxifin since July and am feeling good. The severe hot flashes have diminished and my hair is back in a new way...a little grayer and slightly curlier but not as kinky as the…
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Prayers for a Family
Hi, all!! Just wanted to relate a rather sad story and ask for everyone's prayers for a family here where I live. When I went in for my second chemo yesterday, my chemo nurse had gone to the lab to take in some tests and came back and told of a 13 year old boy who had had his appendix removed last week. They had just…
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meds not covered!!
HI again, well, I spoke to my pharmacist tonight and she said that my homecare will not cover my xeloda, and the Canadian government will not cover it either!! so my oncologist now has to redress the letter to the government in to a 'section 8' is what they call it, I guess they have a list of drugs that they cover, and if…
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Another Biopsy
I have had another episode that requires a biopsy and have been out of treatment for 5 years from a previous malignancy. For some reason I am terrified this time - moreso than last and would like to talk to someone who has been diagnosed twice.
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Taxol and aches/exhaustion
Good morning, Today it has been 11 days since my 2nd Taxol treatment and I'm still having body aches and exhaustion. It is lasting much longer than my 1st treatment. Is this normal? When I get off work at 5:00 its all I can do to walk to the car. The pain seems centered in my legs and hips which makes sleeping very…
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Hair regrowth
Well I did it... I came into work without my scarf on .. it was one of the hardest things I've done, but I DID it... so it's onwards and upwards from here on in.... on 6 more rads to do.
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Help - New Problem
I have been having terrible headaches for quite some time. I had a MRI today and it showed that there might be something growing in my head. Has anyone ever had this happen to them? I handled it really well when my breast cancer came back in my breast and under my arm, but now I'm really scared. Nelda
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Re: breast calcifications
I too had breast calcifications, they tried a stereotaptic biopsy but couldn't get it because of it's location. Then they did a surgical biopsy and it turned out to be DCIS. Mine is high comedo, and multi-focal (in several areas) and so I am getting ready to undergo a mastectomy in the next month or two. Right now I'm…