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Relief at last from hot flashes ...
I've been on Tamoxafin for a year now with no problems except those dreadful hot flashes and night sweats. I see from the postings that many of you are also suffering so I thought I pass on what has worked for me. Firstly, Evening of Primrose does nothing for me. Then my naturapath put me on borage oil with Vit. E and that…
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Confused about treatment
Hi everyone...This is a first time for me but I was hoping I could get a little advice.I'm 63 and was diagnosed on Mar 20.I had a Lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy on Mar 30..The node was negative and I expected to have only radiation as a follow up..However when I went to the oncologist he recommended A/C. It was a…
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New and looking for advice
Good morning, I am 47 years old and was diagnosed in December. I had a lumpectomy - 1 cm with clean margins, they did a sentinal lymph node biopsy and after a special test found microscopic cells so I went in for a 2nd surgery to have my lumph nodes removed - they were clear. I have had 3 doses of Adriomyacin (sp)- the 3rd…
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no treatment
hi-my name is bette-i am 68 this month-i had 1.9 ductal carcinaoma with intensive focal dcis underneath-very clean margins,had 22 nodes removed, all neg. i had lumpectomy and have refused all treatment due to age and harshness of the treatments and all the side effects. are there any others who have opted for no treatment.…
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Pain on cancer side! HELP!
Hi, all. Just Mel here again trying to get some answers to this pain on the left side of my chest. Seems today that it is worse, but still no fever to indicate infection. Anyone who has gone thru or undergoing reconstruction with tissue expanders, please fill me in. I am going for my lab tomorrow, so I may have to talk to…
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taxol, pain and numbness
I am new to the discussion group. I recently started chemotherapy with taxol and herceptin and have just completed the second round with taxol. I have noticed that in addition to numbness of the fingers and toes that my lips and the tip of my tongue are also numb. Has anyone else noticed this? Am I going crazy? Also, how…
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No treatment
Hi Bette..What type of treatments were recommended to you? I don't mind having the radiation therapy but I'm reluctant to take the chemo because it doesn't appear to better my chances of recurrence by that much. How long did it take you to recover from your lumpectomy???? Thanks Janet
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question
hi,i was wondering if anyone knows what usually happens after a patient meets with the surgeon.i know that it is probably different for each patient,but is there a usual thing that happens?i would appreciate any info that anyone can give,god bless u all,mark
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Breast Cancer - help with treatment
HI I am new to this message board. My name is madhavi. My mother was diagnoised with breast cancer last november. She is in India. I would like to bring her to the USA and continue her treatment. But no Insurance will cover her. Is there any agency i can contact that would help with the treatment cost. I hope it is OK to…
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My mom was just diagnosed with 4th stage of breast cancer
Please share any information/thought about such an advanced stage of cancer. My mom is 50, she just had a surgery on her hip (a cancer "ate" through her bone). I know that it spreaded to some other parts of her body, such as some rib areas, but no final test results have been back yet. The doctors were talking about…
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Can't let you all down
To everyone who responded so fast to my moan THANK YOU THANK YOU. I feel very guilty now for being so down when you are all so positive for me. So how can I give up the fight with all of you fighting for me too. I love you all. Pam
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Happy Easter to you all!
Hi everybody, just wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter. Our son & his wife will be here tonight & then we will go to Ft. Worth & spend the week-end at our daughters spoiling the grandaughters. I hope you all have a good week-end. I went to the Oncologist yesterday for my three month check-up since being on the Tamoxifen.…
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Need Some Suggestions
Hi Everyone!!! It is quite late and I am running on only 4 hours of sleep from last night (will tell you all about it later!) and have to get up and take my husband to the airport in another 4-1/2 hours. Anyway, I was wondering if I could get some feedback on how everyone who has ben on A/C faired in the blood count…
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Wonderful Women
I have been reading messages for awhile now and am so inspired by the courage that each of you face your struggle with. Isn't it funny, in 1997 I couldn't find the support that I needed. Lots of support but not the one I was looking for. I came to this site searching the net and still find myself needing to be around women…
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Happy belated b/day Luella
Dear Luella: After your very sweet greeting on my b/day, I was going to make sure I sent you one yesterday, and things happened and I did not even visit this site Thursday. I do hope you had a great day, and felt as blessed as I do. Any way; HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! Easter blessings, Brenda in GA.
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does anyone know?
hi,i am trying to talk my mom into going to oshners(probably spelled wrong)hospital in new orleans for her treatments.the one she is going to may be good,but i have heard that new orleans has some of the best doctors.does anyone know if it is as good as they say?she has to go meet with the surgeon on wednesday,so after…
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Diagnostic Tests Comlete
Hi everyone, I had all of my tests today, CT Scan, bone scan, Mammogram, U/S and chest x-rays. I then went to MD Anderson to have a consult with a surgeon. She is recommending chemo, then mastechtomy, then radiation. As soon as the test results are in I will meet with the oncologist again. He will file his treatment plan…
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thanks for the info
hi,just wanted to thank all of the people who have tried to help answer some of my questions.my mom goes to the surgeon wednesday,wish us well.and i have one more question if anyone can answer it,or try to,she had her last mamagram about 14 months ago,then the one last week where they found the cancer.isn't that considered…
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Happy Easter!!
Hi Everyone, I want to wish you all a Happy Easter and let you know I will be off line for awhile. I am having some computer problems that need attending to. Your all in my prayers. I will get back as soon as I can. Many hugs Leanne
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just found out
hi,i just found out my mom has breast cancer,i believe she said it was closer to the back of her breast.she won't talk to me about it much,and i am worried sick.she has an appointment with a surgeon wednesday,why i have no idea.do any of you have any clue as to why a surgeon so soon?she just found out last friday.she has…
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report on check-up
Hi! Wanted to let everyone know the outcome of my check-up. My chest x-rays looked great & my blood work seemed to be in order, but my onologist ordered a bone scan and also a cat-scan of my liver. I have been having some severe joint pain in my wrist and knee. THe cat-scan is because I have been really nasuea for the past…
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On weekly check ups now.
Hi everyone. Things are going a bit pear shaped for me. I am now on weekly check ups with oncologist & weekly blood tests. They have found new tumor in lumbar spine & cervical tumor is growing despite radiation. I see oncologist again on Saturday so keep your fingers crossed for me. I must admit to being a bit down with…
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anyone know?
hi all,when they found my moms caner she said it is close to her muscles and glands.thats about all she will tell me.the last mamagram before the one where the docs found it was about 14 months ago.does anyone have any idea if it is worse for it to be so close to her muscles?and info would be greatly appreciated...god bless
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Hair Regrowth
I finish my course of chemo 4 AC followed by 4 taxol on March 15. When should I expect my hair to really start growing? I have some regrowth but it seems to be very very thin, is this going to be permenant?
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Story
Hello All, I'm a television reporter... my mother is a recent survivor of breast cancer. In May during rateings I'll be putting together several peices, in her honor, to help fight this disease. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Good 3-month check-up.
I just wanted to share my good news with you all - yesterday I had my second 3 month check up with my oncologist and got a very good report. He was very pleased with everything and now wants me to see a heart specialist about my heart murmur. He wants to make sure that everything is okay there also. So, I have appointments…
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DX: You are ALIVE: enjoy
My doctor recently told me this. I was also reminded of this well known prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen" Get down on your knees and pray from the bottom of your heart, that is where God's connection…
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"Check up"
Hi everyone, I have good news!! The Oncology Doctor told me that I can now consider myself in remision....YEAAAAA!! Now just to deal with all the side effects...like tiredness, arm swelling ...ect. But you know what? I can handle all that cause that will all come in due time and be better soon. I am throug the worst of it.…
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test results...grrr
Got some test results this morning, Doctor will talk to me tomorrow when I get my 3rd treatment...can anyone let me know if this is good or bad news? red blood count was 30.5 and white blood count was at 1.9. Since I'm new to this, I just don't know if this was alarming news or can I finally smile? I hate to alway sound so…
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Going for check-up
Hi Ladies! Please pray for me today, as I am going for a 3 month check-up with my onologist. I get so nervous on this day wondering if the cancer has come back. Thanks, Maggie