Already a member? Sign in
Welcome to Inspire!
What - Inspire is a place where you can connect with people who share your health concerns and find information and advice in groups sponsored by organizations you know and trust.
Why - As a member you can use Inspire to let friends and family know how you're doing, contact others who share your health concerns, receive personalized updates and information about participating in surveys and clinical trials, and more.
How - Joining Inspire is completely free and usually takes less than a minute. Join now!
Discussions
Finally got that PET scan
- By mrsmas · Posted yesterday at 2:38 pm
- In Recurrence · 5 replies
- Although this isn't actually a recurrence, we now know where my cancer went when it left my lymph nodes. The PET scan reveals that I have multiple lesions in both lungs. I didn't even get a chance to ...
lamorna's update from 'over the water'
- By lamorna · Posted yesterday at 9:37 am
- In Living with cancer · 3 replies
- Just to let you all know that MartyJo, Burnleyanne and Lamorna had their family trip to EuroDisney - taking advice from all of you! Martine was 4 weeks post taxatere + herceptin (6 months worth) and 6 ...
how to cope??
- By wonder · Posted November 6, 2009
- In Family and caregivers · 4 replies
- hi, i know there are innumerable bc patients on this site and everywhere around who are coping with all stages and complications of cancer. i know my agony is not even comparable to what you all are going ...
"Hey Doc, I wanna hold your hand.."
- By Groovygirlcool · Posted November 6, 2009
- In Research findings · 5 replies
- http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200 9/11/091104122520.htm Cancer Patients Want Honesty, Compassion From Their Oncologist ScienceDaily (Nov. 5, 2009) — What do patients want from their radiation ...
In the News...sneaky ca cells & PARP's
- By Groovygirlcool · Posted November 6, 2009
- In Research findings · 5 replies
- http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles /169867.php One In Three Breast Cancers Change Form When They Spread, Discover Breakthrough Breast Cancer Scientists Breakthrough Breast Cancer scientists have ...
Liver cirrhosis
- By Lr24 · Posted November 5, 2009
- In Treatment options · 4 replies
- I've been a stage IV since Jan. '07. I had results back today from my last CT scan. My Onc said I now have liver cirrhosis. My liver has been acting up lately... I've gotten very swollen (swollen abdomen ...
HELP!!!! L00KING FOR ANSWERS/SUGGGESTIONS
- By IWILLBEATTHIS · Posted November 5, 2009
- In Treatment options · 8 replies
- Hi Girls, Looking for help/answers/suggestions. I am on my second round of Taxotere/Carblotin combo. Stage lV triple negative. First round wasn't too bad, little nausea a lot of fatigue. Second round ...
Artemisinin
- By cdf · Posted November 5, 2009
- In Research findings · 0 replies
- Theres a big buzz about the research being done with artemsisin and breast cancer...and other cancers, actually. My oncology group started me on it (600mg a day) about a year ago along with my regular ...
Need info for my wife regarding long term/social security disability
- By misterbill412 · Posted November 4, 2009
- In Financial issues · 13 replies
- My wife was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer 17 years ago. She did chemo and radiation. Twelve years ago there was a recurrence and they did the stem cell transplant. Ten years ago she moved to Georgia ...
Vitamin D levels
- By beachgirl6 · Posted November 4, 2009
- In Living with cancer · 8 replies
- There seems to be mixed info on vitamin D and breast cancer. Last yaer heard alot and had mine tested. It was low. Doc had me start taking D3-2000IU's. Hadn't been tested since Feb 09. Did that last time ...
MBCN Discussion 10.31.09
- By Girliebiker · Posted November 4, 2009
- In News · 2 replies
- Sorry it has taken me so long to report on the MBC discussion but I have been dealing with some health issues. I know that you understand. The "Open Conversation on MBC" was held at Dana-Farber in Boston ...
Check out the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC)
- By Saraj · Posted November 4, 2009
- In Taking charge: Being a proactive patient · 0 replies
- The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) site has a great explanation posted today explaining the mission of NBCC. It directly reflects the actions being taken on our behalf regarding so many important ...
Good Research Site
- By Saraj · Posted November 3, 2009
- In Research findings · 1 reply
- Here is a good site that will send you updates from the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO). You can subscribe to it and receive e-mail updates. patientadvocates@asco.org ...
Femara and joint pain
- By bluewren · Posted November 2, 2009
- In Newly diagnosed · 9 replies
- I have been on Femara for three months. I have joint pain in my hands and feet, especially heel pain. Putting my feet on the floor when getting out of bed is not something I look forward to and I hobble ...
xeloda and avastin
- By goldi1925 · Posted November 2, 2009
- In Treatment options · 3 replies
- I am on xeloda + avastin for the past 12 months. One week on, one week off. The marker went down from 180 to 110 after 2 months Now it is back to 180. What are my options now? Does anyone have an experience ...
estrogen keeps breast cancer at bay?
- By margery · Posted November 1, 2009
- In Living with cancer · 6 replies
- Recently had a followup meeting with surgeon to discuss results of breast MRI. I have had amazing tumor shrinkage in both breasts and lymphs with arimidex and zometa only, so no mastectomy in near future ...
Hi, my name is Karen and I'd like to Introduce myself...
- By Kmungles · Posted November 1, 2009
- In Newly diagnosed · 13 replies
- Hello Everyone, I'm so blown away at the courage and strength you all are showing. I'm sorry this will be kind of long, but it all fits together to the diagnosis I now have. When I was 35 in 1985 (yup ...
May start a clinical trial - brain mets
- By Cathysch · Posted November 1, 2009
- In Living with cancer · 8 replies
- Hey galpals!! When I last updated I was awaiting results of a possible diagnosis of CA in the lining of the brain/spinal cord (meninges). Learned on Friday that this is NO SO!! I do have some additional ...
advice from my abc friends for discussion with doctor
- By stef67 · Posted October 31, 2009
- In Treatment options · 6 replies
- could you beautiful ladies please give me your feedback? I just had an mri done for pain I have been having in my right leg , they also had me just get a regular x ray of my right leg. This pain is not ...
So Confused
- By harpangel36 · Posted October 31, 2009
- In Living with cancer · 6 replies
- I have been reading the posts from this forum and am really confused. I just finished A/C and taxol and 35 rads. My onc says no follow-up scans or blood tests are needed (besides a mammogram in Feb ...
