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Finally got that PET scan
- By mrsmas · Posted yesterday at 2:38 pm
- Discussion in Recurrence · 3 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
- Discussion 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
- Discussion 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 ...
Friday Nov.6,09
- By stuartrose · Posted November 6, 2009
- Journal · 4 replies
- Just want to say today has been a little better. I have been doing to much thinking 24/7 and I really needed to just STOP for awhile. LOVE my sweet hubby and beautiful boys SO SO much. I am so grateful ...
Week 1 - Done
- By CazzT · Posted November 6, 2009
- Journal · 1 reply
- Well I survived my week of radiotherapy. I didn't expect many problems as radiotherapy was the easy part last time and I had many more sessions. At various stages I had severe nausea and diarrhea which ...
"Hey Doc, I wanna hold your hand.."
- By Groovygirlcool · Posted November 6, 2009
- Discussion 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
- Discussion 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
- Discussion 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 ...
Crying in the recliner
- By JillAline · Posted November 5, 2009
- Journal · 6 replies
- So another whole level of the crappiness of this Stage IV diagnosis just hit me today. Maybe my brain is just processing this bit by bit, but what happened is that I visited the naturopath today hoping ...
RE: Article from New York Times - Quandry for women over breast screenings
- By MarionBCDIY · Posted November 5, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- In our local paper today, there was an article regarding the controversy over mammograms -- after reading the whole article I think the most important statement came from Dr. Larry Norton, deputy physician ...
HELP!!!! L00KING FOR ANSWERS/SUGGGESTIONS
- By IWILLBEATTHIS · Posted November 5, 2009
- Discussion 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 ...
ALWAYS HOPE
- By sr2603 · Posted November 5, 2009
- Journal · 6 replies
- Just a quick note to inspire you girls. This morning I am sitting waiting for lab work down at the Cancer Center. This pleasant man comes by and sits beside me. We get talking. To cut to the chase, two ...
Artemisinin
- By cdf · Posted November 5, 2009
- Discussion 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 ...
Another Birthday!
- By frostbite · Posted November 5, 2009
- Journal · 19 replies
- I celebrated my 44th birthday this week. The kids and my husband spoiled me and we're all going to a nice restaurant tomorrow night (a treat for us and good practice for the kids with table manners etc ...
another day
- By stuartrose · Posted November 5, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- Still searching for a trial. Looking on the east coast and have gotton on a 'list'. I'm going to cancer center on Monday and will start CT scan and chemo ...
Need info for my wife regarding long term/social security disability
- By misterbill412 · Posted November 4, 2009
- Discussion 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
- Discussion 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
- Discussion 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 ...
News from the Back Deck 11-4-09
- By Beachbabe · Posted November 4, 2009
- Journal · 14 replies
- Hey Everyone~ I was under the (very mistaken) impression that the end of summer would bring with it some 'down time'--has anyone seen any down time? It's been a pretty eventful few weeks since I last ...
Check out the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC)
- By Saraj · Posted November 4, 2009
- Discussion 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 ...
