Originally sent via web-based b.c. mailing list:
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Less than two weeks after I signed up for this mailing
list, doing so w/ the hope that my wife would rebound

Many of the oldbie's (Allan & Tim) will remember our story.  Sharon (44 yrs)
had BC metastasize to her brain and lung in October of 2001.  She underwent
whole brain radiation as well as stereoscopic radiation in Nov 2001,  She
has been on a weekly infusion of Heceptin since Dec 2001 ...

Periodic announcement.
"alt.support.cancer.breast" has an associated website at
www.cancersupporters.com
There you will find

When responding to a long email, please quote only a little of it--the readers
have to scroll through the whole thing several times (in a long interchange).
This Newsgroup, while good at many things, is not so good at quoting.
Deb

In the "Feeling tired . . ." thread, there's been some drift into
negative experiences with in-person support groups.  I'm wondering
whether that's the common feeling, or mainly a "me, too" supportive
reaction to the initial point from those who happen to have similar

Long for anyone who isn't interested in this...Today was a busy day.  I spent
the later morning to early afternoon 'cleaning' or trying to go through
'papers' etc. from work.  We--my husband and I then went to a barbeque at a
good friend's.  We've been friends since high school ...

I have just completed the first week of radiation.  I am receiving IMRT,
which I am told is the latest technology.  So far no side effects, and the
only uncomfortable part is the hard table with no soft pillows or cushions.
It is designed that way to avoid movement.  The technicians ...

My new oncologist, at my first visit,  ordered me to go have some
bloodwork done.  I got a copy of the Lab report today and wondered if
any of you can tell me what an Oncologist specifically looks for when he
orders blood work.  

About time we did one of these and got to know each other better.  We
usually do this about twice a year, and we've got quite a few new people
lately.
To start the ball rolling:

Hi all, i have just been dx with liver mets have had a double mastectomy
through cancer in both breasts longests in time being 3.5 years anybody have
any thoughts on this thank you Balsey

First a little background.  Second stage bc cancer diagnosed in Nov. of
1983, modified right radical mastectomy followed by a year of
CMF+Vincristine chemo.  Then reconstruction.  NED for the past twenty years.
I thought I'd be seeing my oncologist once a year forever.  Today he ...

I have a 5 cm tumor was missed in the lumpectomy operation. Hard to imagine
how they missed it. I can only assume the locator wire was incorrectly
placed. The surgeon obtained clear margins on one side but not the other.
I'm considering doing another lumpectomy before I have a ...

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago.  I lurk here from time
to time and I am finding  new things are being done for breast cancer.
I was fortunate, I didnt need chemo or radiation. I did take tomoxofen
for 5 years.  Because of tomoxofen, I have been having a papst smear

Anyone have any personal experiences with free flap reconstruction as
opposed to saline implants?

... to stay on a daughter's farm in Wales. See you all when we get back,
don't do anything dramatic while I'm gone!
Mary