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Finally got that PET scan
- By mrsmas · New reply 8:18 pm
- Discussion in Recurrence · 2 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 ...
Another Birthday!
- By frostbite · New reply 7:17 pm
- 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 ...
Femara and joint pain
- By bluewren · New reply 6:20 pm
- Discussion 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 ...
Need info for my wife regarding long term/social security disability
- By misterbill412 · New reply 4:17 pm
- Discussion in Financial issues · 12 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 ...
lamorna's update from 'over the water'
- By lamorna · New reply 3:44 pm
- 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 ...
estrogen keeps breast cancer at bay?
- By margery · New reply 2:31 pm
- Discussion 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 ...
Dancing on the abyss
- By yesshecan · New reply 1:51 pm
- Journal · 21 replies
- Silent home. Cat sleeps. Dog sleeps. Cancer sleeps. PET scan came back with NED. Yet I am aware, so keenly aware that cancer can sleep and hide and edge forward when it choses. I dance on the abyss. Stare ...
HELP!!!! L00KING FOR ANSWERS/SUGGGESTIONS
- By IWILLBEATTHIS · New reply 1:24 pm
- 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 ...
how to cope??
- By wonder · New reply 1:22 pm
- Discussion in Family and caregivers · 3 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 ...
In the News...sneaky ca cells & PARP's
- By Groovygirlcool · New reply 12:59 pm
- 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 ...
Starting radiation soon
- By mom2acat · New reply 12:35 pm
- Journal · 4 replies
- I'm going to be getting 14 treatments of low dose radiation to my left hip joint. There is a risk of necrosis to the joint with radiation,especially since I've had radiation to that area before, but since ...
Friday Nov.6,09
- By stuartrose · New reply 12:09 pm
- 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 ...
"Hey Doc, I wanna hold your hand.."
- By Groovygirlcool · New reply 10:50 am
- 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 ...
News from the Back Deck 11-4-09
- By Beachbabe · New reply yesterday at 7:08 pm
- 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 ...
Week 1 - Done
- By CazzT · New reply yesterday at 7:00 pm
- 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 ...
Caregivers
- By sistercare · New reply yesterday at 6:20 pm
- Discussion in Family and caregivers · 9 replies
- Hi I have noticed that some discussions on the caregiver site include members who have stage 4 cancer themselves. I woukld love to have the opportunity to talk about my fears for my sister without upsetting ...
Moving on into hospisce care
- By LucyP · New reply yesterday at 5:41 pm
- Discussion in Taking charge: Being a proactive patient · 45 replies
- thank you for all your kindness and loding inspiratison. I'm not sure I'd have made it this far without all the help. yours. Lucy Proulx ps: my husband may be posting updates for me ...
If Happy Little Bluebirds Fly.....
- By GRANDmother19 · New reply yesterday at 1:33 pm
- Journal · 19 replies
- When I was told in 2001 by a very detached shedoc that I had advanced third stage breast cancer, spread to nodes, (you guys know the medical term, but it was estrogen positive) in ducts or out of them ...
Liver Symptoms
- By harpangel36 · New reply yesterday at 1:15 pm
- Discussion in Living with cancer · 10 replies
- For those who have liver mets, did you have any symptoms or if not how did they find it? I try not to be paranoid but have had some mild pain in my right upper abdomen just under the ribs and don't know ...
ALWAYS HOPE
- By sr2603 · New reply yesterday at 11:14 am
- 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 ...
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