What would have really helped immediately after diagnosis?
I found this group extremely helpful and supporting 3 years ago when I had a
recurrence of breast cancer, and now I'm hoping to put together a piece on what
those being treated for cancer would like as support and help from ...

For those who read my earlier messages, I'm just reporting back in to
tell you my mother, who was diagnosed with Intracystic Papillary
Carcinoma, had a lumpectomy on Friday as well as the removal of the
appropriate lymph nodes (after the mapping took place).  The pathology

I haven't been posting as of late too much here but thought I'd update.  I will
be having a surgical consult real soon  re. the 'tumor' in my submandibular
node (gland?).   This morning, though, I am most concerned because the rash on
the non-malignant side which has been coming and ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4226577.stm
Infection risk of breast implants
Women undergoing breast implant surgery have a 2.5% risk of suffering
a post-op infection, a worldwide study of 10,000 people suggests.

Last September my Oncologist gave me an infusion of Zometa because my
bone density test showed I had some bone loss and Osteo.
I had terrible side effects from it, joint/bone pain, severe nausea,
headaches and gastro problems.  I have an ulcer and my stomach is very

A friend sent me this report yesterday and it really concerned me since
I am guilty of doing quite a lot of what it warns against.  Just
wondered if any of you knew about it.
http://www.webprobity.com/latestmed.htm

What would have helped during those long months of chemotherapy?
I found this group extremely helpful and supporting 3 years ago when I had a
recurrence of breast cancer, and now I'm hoping to put together a piece on what
those being treated for cancer would like as support and help ...

Ann I would like to ask you a few questions could you please email me
privately at khartshorn@mchsi.com  I have a few questions for you about
your last name and breast cancer.. My mother's maiden name was Thorsen and
I lost her 3 years ago to breast cancer.. I'm trying to do some ...

My daughter sent this to me.  I am by nature a skeptic but thought I'd post
this to BC and PCa groups to see what you might have heard.
Kathy
aka smiley

What would have helped before/after surgery?
I found this group extremely helpful and supporting 3 years ago when I had a
recurrence of breast cancer, and now I'm hoping to put together a piece on what
those being treated for cancer would like as support and help from the people

What would have helped during radiotherapy/radiation treatment?
I found this group extremely helpful and supporting 3 years ago when I had a
recurrence of breast cancer, and now I'm hoping to put together a piece on what
those being treated for cancer would like as support and help ...

I used this newsgroup a great deal when I was diagnosed with BC in 2001, and I
think I remember reading about a list/article/FAQ about what friends and family
can do to help when a woman is diagnosed with beast cancer or undergoing
treatment.

I was hoping I could get some help in here.
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer today.
It is Intracystic Papilloma Carcinoma.  The cyst was about 1/2" long
when they did the needle biopsy yesterday.

My mom took Femara for 6 days. On the 6th day she started experiencing
horrible abdominal, back and side pain that would move around during the
day. The pain was so bad initially that all she could do is lie in bed all
day to feel better. Her doctor advised her to take Aleve or ...