Information and opinions on health from Barbara C at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/554289/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/554289/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/554289/index http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/554289/98911/goo-finally Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:12:00 -0500 Barbara C Merry Christmas!  After a horrible few months of too many doctor visits, the year is almost over.  After my back surgery, I had my ovaries removed.  I was really hoping that each ovary would weigh about 20 pounds, but again I was disappointed!  Now on to new meds, more hot flashes and my last round of scans.  This time I actually got great news - no new tumors!!!  I almost can't believe it!  This was a great... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/554289/98911/goo-finally http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/554289/92123/cancer-back Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:13:23 -0400 Barbara C I was diagnosed with breast cancer on May 15, 1006 (3:30 pm).  After a mastectomy, chemo, radiation and 4 reconstruction surgeries I hoped I was done while realy not believing it.  From all the reconstructions, I had persistent chest wall pain and my wonderful oncologist sent me for a bone scan.  Everyone involved, except me, was sure this was a waste of time, there would be nothing there.  In part they were correct. ... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/554289/92123/cancer-back