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peaches

What NExt?

I was diagnosed in October. Node Positive. Due to many problems, i will not start my Chemo until Jan. 9th. My Doctor first did a Lumpectomy. A week later, she performed a modified radical mastectomy. To begin with, the surgical scar is absolutely awful! She told me it would be because she needed to leave enough... Read more Chevron

posted 12/29/2007, comments (5)|

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dorbrad1

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help need a answer

the doctor just told my mom she has invasive ductal carcinoma and she has 2 to 5 years to live is that true

posted 12/26/2007, comments (3)|

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adrianavictoria

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Concerned Friend

Hi, a really good friend of mine has been diagnosed with breast cancer. I am not sure how limited her treatment will be (if at all) b/c of her insurance. She has medicare and I have been researching medigap options. Can anyone give me advise on the type of extended insurance I should be looking into to allow my friend to go to any doctor and... Read more Chevron

posted 12/26/2007, comment (1)|

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LKB653

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tamoxofin side effects

I had a mastectomy in April 2004. Since that time, I have been on Arimidex, Femara or Tamoxafin for varying amounts of time due to the side effects of the drugs. I have been on Tamoxafin for the last year. I developed several side effects (severe fatigue, back pain, sore throat, shortness of breath, one side weakness) and it took... Read more Chevron

posted 12/18/2007, comments (5)|

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dclee

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Effects of Chemotherapy and electric blankets

My mom just had a masectomy and will soon begin chemo. She is always cold. I want to get her an electric throw fleece/robe combo for Xmas. Will the electric fleece interfere with the chemo in any form?

posted 12/17/2007, comments (5)|

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