Thank you Alex, I will have it on Monday........
Kiki.

I am 74 and am heading for a biopsy of three sites in one breast -
radiologist pretty certain it is "early breast cancer" - there was
noting on the mammogram last year.
From all of your experiences do you know if older women are offered

I had a weird reaction this past weekend.  I was calmly sitting at a table at
an outdoor restaurant.  The weather was comfortable--in the 70's.  It was
shaded--no sun--since the fog had not yet lifted.  I was looking at the menu
when my vision began to get weird.  I was getting all ...

I am also 74, and was diagnosed with b.c. in Feb. 04.  I was given the
choice of lumpectomy or mastectomy, and chose lumpectomy.  I am now
receiving IMRT radiation, and then will have CMF chemo.  I feel I am getting
the best care available in my area, and my surgeon did discuss ...

Hi, I posted earlier today but hadnt really introduced myself. Someone
pointed me in the direction of this forum beacause they thought it
would be helpful.
I am 23 and was diagnosed with b.c. on Christmas Eve. I had a

    My wife was operated on for breast cancer and for the past three years has
been taking tamoxafin. Recently she has been having some lung problems. She has
seen a lung doctor . I know this is an reach but does anyone know of a
connection between tamoxafin and lung problems?

When the oncologist examined me yesterday I told he that the tumor seemed to
shrink a lot, then get bigger again.  She said there could be apparent
variation from day to day due to the amount of inflammation in the
surrounding tissues.  She said the important thing is that it now is ...

and I missed all of you!
Had a great time at Assateague Island State Park where the wild ponies roam
the campgrounds and have been known to get into the surf upon occasion.  The
mosquitoes were horrendous, but we enjoyed eating all the wonderful fresh

Aug. 1, 2004, 12:59AM
Breast Enlargement Brouhaha
This surgery strictly non-reg
By DIANA ZUCKERMAN

What does the Sub C mean on the staging?
Ruth

are there any new drugs/therapy for people with mesothelioma
in recent time
I don't expect much, but still have hope for dad
so I thought to ask here

Just wondering if anyone  has had this procedure done. I have bone
mets on the femur head (hip joint) ..my oncologist is suggesting
radiation for this area ..( I am currently on Chemo treatments) it has
gotten worse over time since now I have to depend on  a walker & a

Hi, family  ;-)
My friend Susan has a sister who's been recently diagnosed with IBC -
I told y'all about her a couple weeks back.
Anyway, she got her treatment plan yesterday.  Chemo before surgery

http://www.oncolink.com/types/article.cfm?c=5&s=11&ss=81&id=9455
OncoLink eNews: On the Forefront of Colorectal Cancer, Spring 2003
Carolyn Coyle, MSN, RN, AOCN
OncoLink

Had my first chemo today and apart from feeling a bit tired and spacey I
feel OK for now. Have lots of meds if I am feeling yukkie.
The good news is bone, liver and lung scans clear !!!!!
My veins were terrible so I am having a port put in before next chemo.