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Dear doctors:
I am a Chinese doctor of a 21 years old Chinese girl,with a modified radical mastectomy (single-side,infiltrative ductal carcinoma) 3 year ago,and received 6 periods of pirarubicin & 5-Fu chemotherapy.
2 years ago,she had another chemotherapy of Paclitaxel because of the X-Ray,which suggest a bone-metastase.
4 month ago,she began to fell dyspneic,X-Ray and B-ultrasonic examination suggest pleural effusion and atelectasis(single-side).
Closed tube drainage of 26 days,with 150-300ml/day;3 times thoracentesis let out 2000 ml effusion.Intua-pleura indection of N-CWS(lyophixed nocardia rubra-cell wall skeleton) has been used,
which seems no significiant improvment.The pleural effusion has been arrounded by the fibrous wall and 3 room appeared,but pleural effusion is still on the increase.
We want to find a good method,which could decreaseeven get rid of the pleural effusion.She is almost exhauted from it.Her friends and parents are all worried about her.
Thank you! My email:remington@ihw.com.cn I had a total mastectomy of my right breast with sampling of lymph nodes (which were negative!) 2 weeks ago. I am 49 years old and no history of any kind of cancer in my family. I was quite surprised when I found a lump a few months ago and it took me a while to get it looked at. I don't know if that could have made a difference or not. My tumor was 2.5 cm. with a 1.3 mm spot that was invasive, which was why they opted for the total mastectomy. That was fine with me, since I wanted the surest method of getting it all. I am meeting with the oncologist next week and will probably be on Tamoxofin, since I'm estrogen-receptor positive. I'm usually sensitive to medications and I'm a little apprehensive about taking it. I had a partial hysterectomy 7 years ago but have not been on hormones or had many menopausal symptoms yet. I guess I will now. I'm a single parent, with a 20 year old married daughter and son-in-law who live with me. She is going into her 3rd year of college and has been an angel during all of this. I'm going back to work tomorrow and I feel positive about the outcome of all this. I trust God to walk with me through the good times and the bad and I know he can make something good out of what seems to be a bad thing. So ladies, have faith. I would enjoy hearing from others, since my journey is only beginning. Joy Culp <jlc1951@yahoo.com> madison, in usa - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 17:55:01 (EDT) I have breast cancer I am taking radition treatments. jackie belt <jackiebelt@hotmail.com> Belington, wv usa - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 17:05:00 (EDT) Thank you for developing this website. jay hammond cradle madison, wi usa - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 01:44:21 (EDT) i am 59 years od and a month and a haf ago i found during a annual mamagram that there was a custer of calcifcation that needed a biopsy. results camed back that i had intrductal carcinoma, at a very early stage. I just had a partial mastectomy and have not seen what the surgery has done to my breast. I have to wait a week for the patholgy report and am anxious. I am trying to keep a positive frame of mind and will not let any negative thoughts . I need to talk to any ine who has had this and let me know what i am in for when i undo the bandages. thanks balbanses <balbanese@hotmail. com> nj usa - Friday, June 15, 2001 at 18:50:00 (EDT) I am a 22 yr old female, who needs a lumpectomy, and is looking for some homeopathic or naturopathic even nutritional, well any adivce for a scared young girl going through this alone! Courtney <courtney.mclean@swchsc.on.ca> toronto, on Canada - Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 12:16:08 (EDT) i have written once before,about my mastecomy a year ago. I go next tuesday for my yearly mammagram. I feel nervous although i have given myself monthly exams on my left breast. I know it is probably normal to be nervous, but i just need your prayers. thanks alot for listening wanda durain <magic@rrv.net> grand forks, nd united states - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 20:09:50 (EDT) This is a wonderfull site. I wish I would have found it earlier, because I now have terminal breast cancer, and my live expectation is poor, perhaps 2 or 3 months. My disease terminal when I was diagnosed about one and a half year ago, and many say, it is a wonder, I am still alive, but you can see, the cancer now is realy very large (you can call it enormously). I whish you all luck, and if you have no cancer, check every breast problem. I can tell you, it is horrible. Standing before your mirror, and see your murderer. You can't see my breasts. You see two large tumors. I have measured them. The left is 15x17x15, the right ist 17x19x15cm. I lost 25kg in the last year. Love, Stepanovanata Stepanovanata <stepanovanata@hotmail.com> Kiew, Russia - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 12:35:12 (EDT) Hi I think I have been here before but very interseted the anti perspirant v deodorant theory, wish everybody well I have just had my three month check up and the doc is pleased with me ! yay Coral Diana Finch <coralfinch@hotmail.com> London, England - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 08:27:44 (EDT) To whom it may concern, I registered for a subscription on your site in error, as I thought that I could learn more about my wife's recently diagnosed lobulat breast cancer, and I have been trying very HARD to UNSUBSCRIBE with very little success. Every time I tried your support address my PC timed out and could not find it. PLEASE HELP ME TO UNSUBSCRIBE !!!! Please let me know if you can or cannot do this for me. And if you not able to do this, EXACTLY which address should I use ?? Hopefully, Eric eric jacobson <ejacobson@inl.sanbs.org.za> johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 02:13:24 (EDT) Thank you for the enlightening info. I just had a biopsy today and they suspect cancer. I had no info on treatment or what to expect until I read your site. Keep up the good work. I was terrified before I found out some of the treatment available and my options. Now although I am still terrified about being diagnosed with cancer, at least I am better informed and have an idea of my options. Divana McKoen <dmckoen@hotmail.com> Edmonton, AB Canada - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 23:39:18 (EDT) My Mother died of Breast Cancer and I wanted to find out how I can get more involved with the organizations that support Cancer research in hopes of helping to find the cure. The cure that came too late. My best wishes, prayers and tears go out to all who lost ones to this killer and to those who may also lose their lives to it. My prayers are with you.....*sigh* ...why??? Why has this happened to us? Jadedblack <jadedblack@hotmail.com> Calgary, AB Canada - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 14:48:48 (EDT) i have only visited your site once, but I will be back regards. iris iris <i.robinson8@ntlworld.com> lancashire, england - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 19:54:07 (EDT) The last posting I posted was mailed tome by another person. This does not mean it is me, but a concern friend mailed it to me. So I pasted it on to the rest of the people here to read. I thought it was interesting. Take care,Neli neli - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 19:52:20 (EDT) Ladies....very interesting!! > > > Breast Cancer I'm forwarding this to everyone I know because it makes so much sense. Please forward it to everyone you care about and even those you don't. Ladies - some awareness! > > > > > Gentleman - pass on to the ladies in your life! Please read this... very important... > > > > > Some time ago, I attended a Breast Cancer Awareness seminar put on by Terry Birk with support from Dan Sullivan. During the Q&A; period, I asked why the most common area for Breast Cancer was near the armpit. My question could not be answered at that time. This e-mail was just sent to me, and I find it interesting that my question has been answered. I challenge you all to re-think your every day use of a product that could ultimately lead to a terminal illness. As of today, I will change my use. A friend forwarded this to me. I showed it to a friend going through chemotherapy and she said she learned this fact in a support group recently. I wish I had known it 14 years ago. I just got information from a health seminar that I would like to share. The leading cause of breast cancer is the use of anti-perspirant. What? A concentration of toxins leads to cell mutations: a.k.a. CANCER. Yes, ANTI-PERSPIRANT. Most of the products out there are an anti-perspirant/deodorant combination, so go home and check. Deodorant is fine, anti-perspirant is not. Here's why: The human body has a few areas that it uses to purge toxins; behind the knees, behind the ears, groin area, and armpits. The toxins are purged in the form of perspiration. Anti-perspirant, as the name clearly indicates, prevents you from perspiring, thereby inhibiting the body from purging toxins from below the armpits. These toxins do not just magically disappear. Instead, the body deposits them in the lymph nodes below the arms since it cannot sweat them out. Nearly all breast cancer tumors occur in the upper outside quadrant of the breast area. This is precisely where the lymph nodes are located. Additionally, men are less likely (but not completely exempt) to develop breast cancer prompted by anti-perspirant usage because most of the anti-perspirant product is caught in their hair and is not directly applied to the skin. Women who apply anti-perspirant right after shaving increase the risk further because shaving causes almost imperceptible nicks in the skin which give the chemicals entrance into the body from the armpit area. PLEASE pass this along to anyone you care about. Breast cancer is becoming righteningly common. This awareness may save lives. If you are skeptical about these findings, I urge you to do some research for yourself. You will arrive at the same conclusions, I assure you. Thank you, Katrina Scott Asst. Director of Sports Marketing University of Maryland P.O. Box 295 Cole Field House/Campus Drive College Park, MD Neli - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 17:04:14 (EDT) I was just diagnosed with invasive breast duct cancer. I am in the process of being referred to an oncologist and plastic surgeon. All of this is so overwhelming being 30 years old. I wouldn't mind talking to someone that was diagnosed with it during their 30's. Lisa Kouza <lkouza@hotmail.com> Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, June 11, 2001 at 15:55:42 (EDT) My freind was just told she has cancer. She waited 6 months before going to the doctor and telling her doctor something was wrong. We are very worried about her future. I myself am a cancer survivor. It was good for me to read all of your comments! Thank You Tracy Troyer <tracyt216@msn.com> south bend , in usa - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 13:28:50 (EDT) My monngram I received two weeks ago came back saying I had a mass in my left breast, I'm on my way Wed. to have another test. I'm afraid. Dianna <dianna_chapman@hotmail.com> Squamish, B.C. Canada - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 11:40:21 (EDT) My wife has very recently been diagnosed as having breast cancer : lobular cancer, and is to have surgery next week. So I was looking for information on this eric jacobson <ericj@sabts.org.za> Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 11:35:04 (EDT) Sherry Arnold <Sherry@kiella.com> Belton, Tx US - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 11:06:21 (EDT) Just had a lumpectomy June 1,01 which we thought was going well and got a call from my doc.to say that I have to go back to surgery to remove my breast and do reconstruction. I am 38 with a husband and two kids and after reading all the wonderful storeys ,I feel confident in what I am about to go through. Still scared but confident! My God Bless Each And Everyone of Us. Thanks for lestening Lesia L Powe <silkydodd@aol.com> West Point , MS USA - Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 09:57:20 (EDT) Ida Hendrix - Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 23:05:38 (EDT) I think that your site is GREAT. It gives a lot of good information, which I'm greatful to be reading. You see I have this KNOT on my breast next to my nipple. It feels like a bee-bee, its also about that big. I'm 18 years old and I have noticed it for guit awhile. I'm very concerned. If you have any helpful information please feel very to e-mail me, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Amber Amber McGlothlin <little1902girl@yahoo> Meeker, ok U.S. - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 19:08:11 (EDT) I was diagnosed with stage 2 BC in February 2001 and had a radical mastectomy of the left breast in March 2001. I am now getting ready for my 4th chemo treatment of Cytoxin and Adriamycin. And the last 4 treatments will be with Tamoxifen. There is a chance that the canceer will come back either in the other breast or another part of my body. And there is also a small chance that my daughter will develop the cancer. But I know woth prayers, God is on my side. What is most important to me through all of this is that I AM ALIVE to raise and love my kids. A. Evans <lovely_2@bellsouth.net> New Iberia, LA USA - Monday, June 04, 2001 at 00:40:35 (EDT) I really enjoyed this website. I used it to get information for an Advanced Biology school project about breast cancer. It was helpful, and it made me see that there are lots of people out there that care enough to make sure that people get the right information about breast cancer and how to treat it. thank you Sincerely, Megan Ferguson megan ferguson <megaferg21@yahoo.com> portland, MI USA - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 19:04:14 (EDT) My grandmother has just been diagnosed with a recurrent metastatic breast duct cell carcinoma. She had a mastectomy 3 years ago and the same type of cancer has returned. I want to know everything I can about this and do everything in my power to educate and help find a cure. Thanks for a great site. Wendy <wjordan66@yahoo.com> Marianna, FL USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 22:24:44 (EDT) Have had microcalcifacations for years, one benign lumpectomy and 2 benign biopsies. Just got a call that the calcifactions have changed, here we go again. Debbie Henkelman <dmhenkelman@hotmail.com> Baltimore, MD USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 17:04:40 (EDT) Thank you for your information. It was easy to understand and straight to the point. My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer and 3 of my aunts. So I guess I'm at quite a risk. Viola <viola@uniserve.com> Canada - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 13:43:34 (EDT) In a study in China where there was a great number of throat cancers they found a deficiency of Selenium. This was a documentry on PBS I saw in Dallas several years ago. The other factor was fermented bread they were eating. I don't know if that would help in brest cancer patients, but it is worth trying. The ARE or Association for Research and Enlightment in Virginia beach Virginia has a lot of documents on what Edgar Cayce said about Breast Cancer and other types of cancer. Janis Pauley a registered nurse, arrested her Lympoma with Barley Green and now she goes around the country giving speeches for American Image Marketing about the product. I don't know if this might be helpful but Edger Cayse writings are very interesting. Both orginizations have a web sight, or if you would like more information on either, I will be glad to help you get it. Lou McDowell <lamcdowell@yahoo.com> Safety Harbor, Fl usa - Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 08:09:11 (EDT) I have been diagnosed with a small focal area of DCIS in left breast and two undiagnosed clusters and many microcalcifications. My margin after biopsy was not good but surgeon and rad/onc feel that re-excision would result in mastectomy and mastectomy at this point would be slight overkill. I opted for radiation treatment on faith that they know what they are doing! Am now on my 6th radiation treatment of 33 treatments and rad/onc insists that I also need to start Tamoxifan. Surgeon feels it would be my decision but did not push it. Am currently 47 and pre-menopausal. I have researched Tamoxifen and feel I have a good understanding of how it works etc. Problem is this...The pathology lab did not do an estrogen/progesterone receptor essay so I have no clue as to whether I am positive or negative. The Rad/onc insists that it doesn't matter and I would receive benefits even if my cells are negative. Says that most women are positive receptors. My research indicates that a majority of post-menopausal women are positive and only a small percentage of pre-menopausal women are positive. Also my understanding is that I would receive no benefit if I happen to be estrogen receptor negative but would certainly suffer some or all of the side effects. Does anyone know of a site that I have overlooked that would detail more of this info particularly answering to the question of taking Tamoxifen without knowledge of ER status? Also is it possible for path lab to take another look (2nd opinion)at slides to do an estrogen/progesterone receptor essay? Also was told that size of malignant cells were reason that essay was not done...my info indicates that it can be done?????? Help. Thanks and God Bless all of you that are suffering through the battle and uncertainty that lies in front of you. Degorah <dzacovic@jdweb.com> Lewisburg, Pa USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 17:49:17 (EDT) I found out on may25th that i had bc only to wake up to find out after they had done a partcial removal of what was susspossed to be a needle byopse I have to reeturn to see the surgon on frriday need to know what questions to ask and where to find information . if you can give me any help would be greatly accepted Thanks for your help please excuss the spelling thanks abunch Dena dena <mbwilson32@hotmail.com> CHATHAM, ont CANADA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 09:43:49 (EDT) I am a 12 year survivor of breast cancer experiencing a re-occurrence. This time I have been diagnosed with locally advanced breast cancer and am taking 4-6 treatments of adriamycin, cytoxin, and 5FU before having surgery. I am curious about any similar experiences with this diagnosis as well as contacts from women who have attempted reconstruction on a previosuly radiated breast. Kathie Vaughn <quiltkat@hotmail.com> carmichael, ca usa - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 17:56:15 (EDT) Just had bilateral mastectomy one week ago. I have a few questions but One in particular. Those of you that have had surgery-was there a great amount of swelling on the sides and where the breast had been? Lila Roth <sarmi2@aol.com> Boca Raton, FL usa - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 09:11:28 (EDT) Hi, I had a bilateral with reconstructive surgery this past Sept. 2000, due to invasive lobular carcinoma insitu in the left breast, caught very early but the Dr. said they generally take both or within 5yrs I'll be having surgery again. I'm doing great, no treatments, but worry will this come back, whats my outcome, anyone else have this type and what were you told, kinda worried about the future. Thanks for listening. Patty patty <patty@bytehead.com> wi us - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 20:18:32 (EDT) Great site. Just surfed in. Beating cancer is hard, sites like this make it a little bit easier. Magic Rates <info@magicrates.com> Orlando, FL USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 00:40:20 (EDT) I am 37 years old and on mother's day 2001 I discovered a bump on my left breast. Only to have confirmed a few days later it was cancer. I feel sad mostly for my children. My surgury date is June 6th and I have decided to have a double mastectomy just to be safe. My tumor size they think is between 1 to 2 cm. I hope I'm doing the right thing. This is the second time I've had cancer. When I was 15 I had Hodskins disease. We don't believe it is related but the radiation could have effected my breast and possible made them more susceptible. Gods blessing and peace to all of you at this difficult time. I welcome any mail. Teresa Adams <msteered@aol.com> Yorba Linda, CA USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 23:31:15 (EDT) I work as a Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant for a Surgical Onocologist. He works mainly in breast cancer, I would love for anyone whom has questions to email me. He gives great care and loves his patients. Please email me. Renee Lyalls <scrubberlyalls@yahoo.com> Hickory, NC 28601 - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 19:42:01 (EDT) Hello Readers, June 18, 1998 I made an entry in your guest book and it is now May 25, 2001 (Memorial Day Weekend) I wish to give an update. I was 51 when I had my double Mastectomy and now 58. Good things can happen! It is so important to impress on the lives we touch to be aware of this awful disease as I am living proof it can be overcome. I will finish my 5 years of Tamoxifen next month and being 5 years out considered "good" I feel well and entered a new phase in my life by having moved from the beauty of the Northeast to the beauty of the Florida Key's. Every day is more then it was before I found out I had breast cancer. Odd how we take for granted yet tell many to take time to smell the roses. Well it taught me to and now I smell the Tropical flowers of the Key's. Wanted you to know good things can happen BUT TEND TO THEM SWIFTLY! Don't ever delay the breast checks or a lump. Do not pretend it will go away......get it looked into fast and tended to. Life is good and precious so grasp every day you can by making sure you tend to any problem right away. Thank you and bless all and contact me if anyone cares to talk. Beware as I tend to be whitty and find this up beat attitude is also powerful in healing. Carole A. Gralia <thecove@terranova.net> Key Largo, Fl. USA - Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 13:51:20 (EDT) Hey I never knew Breast CAncer was so bad!!!! I am doing a report on it right now!!! Natasha Ramme Oakland, OR - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 13:47:44 (EDT) Thanks for showing me how to be a better mother Debbie Weldon........ Lawana Richardson <Daiseyd29@aol.com> Prattville, Al - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 00:48:14 (EDT) i was diagnose to have a cyst in my breast (left &right; more on the left) 2 months ago my doctor advise me to eat more on fruits and vegetables not those with meat with oil even fish. Because the more i eat those the bigger the cysts produced. How can you advice me in these problem....is there a medicine for the fastest cure or i only rely on the fruits and vegetable... i will your opinion and more advise to thise. thank more power cherrilynp cherrilyn l. pugosa <cherrilynp@yahoo.com> Cebu, Philippines - Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 23:09:42 (EDT) I've had a negative biopsy last year. But in early May my Dr. fournd another lump and sent me to a surgeon and for a mamogram and a sonogram. The surgeon had his secretary call and tell me to come back in 6 months. Now I want to get another opinion because I think I know my own body and need help. Who do I try to see another surgeon or a gynecologist? Please let me know what you think. My mother and sister have both had breast cancer. Kim C <kkc294@a0l.com> Edinburg, Tx Hidalgo - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 15:37:43 (EDT) Interesting web site. I was diagnosed two weeks ago having inflammatory breast cancer and already started chemo. Thogh it looks bad there is hope. Alina <alina996@hotmail.com> - Monday, May 21, 2001 at 14:37:11 (EDT) A great site. So amny women out there effected by this. We must all find strength from one another. I am in the process of undergoing chemo and radiation. Have had mastectomy and 6 nodes pos. and estrogen and progesterone negative so quite an agressive type of BC. Have tolerated the chemo and radiation well. I had epirubicin and cyclophosmomide for 4 cycles and am now on the three cycles of CMF. Radiation is at the same time. I worry all the time that it will spread elsewhere. What a life changing thing breast cancer is. In some ways it has actually strengthened me in many ways as a person. It has made me understand the meaning of life in a much more profound way and has made me aware of the mortality of humans and the precariousness of life. Sarah sarah balfe <nsearch@vianet.net.au> Perth, WA Australia - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 02:16:43 (EDT) My mother is getting surgery next week Tuesday, she will get a 10 mm cancer tumor removed from her left breast. I am more worried about the future treatment however. I have heard so much (positive and negative things)about the drug Tamoxofin, would you recommend my mother should take it or something else instead?? Please write back if anyone has any suggestions or information for me, I would appreciate it very much. Patrick Ammann <meisterammann@hotmail.com> Fairfield, CT USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 12:33:12 (EDT) I'm a 53 year old mother of an 8 year old! Went for a mamogram a week ago they saw something a "mass" as they refer to it. Had my ultrasound today, was told I need a biopsy and to find a surgeon----I've never done this before---surgeon will see me next Tuesday and then I guess he decides about the biopsy--my primary care doctor was very cold and un helpful---he said that this mass had been on my last three mamograms--I wasn't told and that it has tripled in size only 8mm he said ---sounds big to me. Just looking for advise--Hope----and maybe a shoulder to boo hoo on. Mary Padilla <mpadilla@worldnet.att.net> Denver, CO - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 18:30:09 (EDT) I'm 57 yrs old and have had mammagrams for 20 years due to fibrocystic disease. Had routine mammagram last week and was called by dr. today to come back in due to some changes. They were insistent that I return right away. I'm very nervous and would like to know what happens next. I've found no lumps or anything to be concerned about...just remember seeing some "white" areas in xray. Any info will be appreciated. Linda Pennington <penn2gether@mindspring.com> Hillsborough , nc USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 01:24:31 (EDT) 4 year survivor interductal carcinoma in situ. One more year of tamon=xifen Debbie OH - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 18:54:12 (EDT) my mam is going to the doctors today because she found a lump. im really worried. im only 15. anyways thanks for your information emma duffy <duffyuk2000@yahoo.co.uk> hartlepool, england - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 04:46:38 (EDT) Enjoyed your site. I also am a survior of breast cancer. I had a mastectomy 6 years ago this month.(May) Tamoxifin was the drug I was put on for 5 years. I've been off it now for a year. Cancer is a scarey thing, but you can survive it. Don't ever think this will not touch you though. Keep alert and God bless you all. Joyce Paxton <jpax@home.com> Aliquippa, PA USA - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 18:06:05 (EDT) I was diagnosed in September98 with infiltrating ductal carcinoma (stage2) no node involvement, had preventive hysterectomy and presently on tamoxifen. Please come visit my online journal and drop me a line or two. Your survivor buddy Sandee Sandee <sandradee31@hotmail.com> Montreal, Qc Canada - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 13:37:57 (EDT) Hi, the day after my 30th birthday I had a routine physical with a new doctor and she found a lump on my right breast. After an ultrasound, an x-ray and mammogram which all came back 95% sure it was just a cyst, my surgeon decided to just remove it instead of a biopsy due to my age and the fact I didn't have children yet. Well, to her surprise it was cancer. Fortunately I didn't have to have a full masectomy. That was last June. In July I had my lympnodes removed and thank goodness they were 100% negative. The cancer was a stage 3, which meant it was recommended I complete the CEF chemo and 4 weeks of radiation. Although it was tough to get through I feel positive that I have beaten this terrible disease. I'm now recovering from the treatments and slowly starting to regain my strength. There has been no history of this disease in my family and I would recommend to each and every women, push your doctors if there's any sign of a lump. Don't let them tell you otherwise by just a routine breast exam by hand. I am so thankful to my doctor... she did the right thing by ordering all the tests and referring me to a surgeon. Karen Taylor <taylor33@home.com> Burlington, ON Canada - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 01:06:57 (EDT) terry stark <stingstark@yahoo.com> - Friday, May 11, 2001 at 14:44:19 (EDT) I just found out that my Aunt has breast cancer; I am really grateful for all of your sharing so that I can learn as much as possible and be of support to her. Since I don't have it myself what would be the best way to support someone you love who has just found out? Samantha <chichinc@yahoo.com> Durham, NC USA - Friday, May 11, 2001 at 09:01:09 (EDT) |