Hello all.  My wife's undergoing bone scan, bone density, and chest x-rays
this week to check on shoulder/knee pain, and persistent dry cough.  (Post
Stage IIb, 6 months A/C + Taxotere finished 7/2003).
My question: in the U.S., which medical report are available to us, from a

As I was doing some research on Lymphedema I came across a website
that held particular interest for me.  The DES Cancer Network.  I was
exposed to DES in utero. I have had many of the known side effects of
the drug. I had an incompetent cervix and spend 4 out of 9 months

Here's a discussion topic that may really stir
folks up --  
I would like to hear from people who have
had breast biopsies done in a small community

Bonjour,
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Annie

Hello again, I saw my oncologist this past Monday.  I finally have the
results of my lumpectomy and the path report.  My tumor was 2.6
centimeters, Lymph node negative, estrogen receptor negative,
her-2-neu positive. Apparently there is a new experimental drug out

I'm a new poster with a question.
On 8/29/2003, my mom, 49, had a lumpectomy for what turned out to be
stage I ductal breast cancer.  The sentinel node(s) they checked were
clean, as was the perimeter of the removed mass.

My relative got BC and i s now undergoing Chemotherapy. Just did the
1st round and  has rather strong reaction in the side effects.
Apart from the usual vomiting, she has a very painful mouth--but with
with no ulcer.

Hi, everybody:
   I've been away from the site for a while and just got back on. I notice
Catherine Honeyman hasn't posted recently. Either that or I'm just missing
her name. The last I heard, she was on her way to Texas with her mom. Has

Thank you every one for your help xrays came back clear dr. giving the ribs
a couple of weeks to see if the pain goes if not will do another bone scan
still not 100% sure yet Take Care Balsey

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REQUEST THAT GRID.ORG PROVIDE LINUX CLIENTS!

Tests?
Are there any tests that can show exactly, if Femara is reducing the
estrogen in the body?  
If there are, then this test could be used to determine the exact dose

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I can't seem to find an answer to this question on the web
(at least not quickly).  Does anyone know offhand?  The
specific chemo is weekly Taxol.  Thanks. - Tony

If you're sensitive to fragrances/chemicals, I have good and bad news to
share.  The good news is this month's Self Magazine has a two page article
on it - I'm mentioned on page 55.  The bad news is there are perfume
samples/ads in that very same issue, so if you have sensitivities ...

Has anyone had and/or heard of the AMAS blood test.  I was wondering how
helpful it might be in monitoring for recurrence...