Breast Cancer - All People Who Are Taking "Arimidex"

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PJ Hamel

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posted 07/01/2009, comments (2)

Lack of Funding Stifles Cutting-Edge Cancer Research

It seems like everyone has a hand out for a handout these days.From the little boys in baseball uniforms shaking cans of coins at you as you exit the supermarket, to the classy fund-raising letter you get from your local hospital—everyone needs money. Not surprising; with the economy just barely beginning to resurrect itself from the... Read more Chevron

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Michigoose

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1994 age 34; recurrence 1998 stage IV

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posted 03/08/2009, comments (6)

Sharing the life of a 12 year stage IV survivor

I've been living with breast cancer for 12 years after diagnosis with stage IV breast cancer, and for 15 years after first diagnosis. When I was first diagnosed, I wanted to know people who had survived for a long time...and that was more so when I was diagnosed with stage IV. Sometimes sharing with other long term... Read more Chevron

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I have had my chemo and radiation now I'm just moving on

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posted 12/12/2008, comments (3)

A question on Hormone Replacement

Is there anyone who has been through Breast Cancer or still living with Breast Cancer ever taken hormone replacement in the past I was on hormone replacement for years and I often wonder if hormone replacement has ever contributed to me Breast Cancer

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posted 11/21/2008, comment (1)

Minnesota Public Radio interested in Cancer Stories

Hey Ladies, If anyone is interested - Minnesota Public Radio is putting the call out for stories, information, etc. Maria, PJ...this might be good for you two to field! I'll copy paste the "call out" below - Hope everyone is doing well. I'll write more later when I have more time! Koponen (Sandy) Right now MPR News... Read more Chevron

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Perla

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Retired RN, now in retail. Dx in 2006, surgery, chemo, radiation

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posted 10/19/2008, comments (2)

Arimidex Blues

Thought I'd check in with some other folks. I've been on Arimidex for a year and I was feeling kind of blue today. Blocking the estrogen has more effects on a person than dry skin and osteoporosis. What about depression? What about the insomnia that is seen with this treatment. I'm not having disabling pain, just very... Read more Chevron

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