Our online breast cancer forum offers helpful information for cancer patients and their loved ones. Explore CancerCompass.com to research treatment methods and compare stories. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancers/breast-cancer/1,0,119,1.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ for all you ladies who have undergone lumpectomy and radiation, please be aware of any changes to your breast. 9yrs after my radiation a sm. lump and bruise appeared. after misdiagnoses, it was biopsied and it was found to be angiosarcoma. this is a rare cancer.  if drs. would show us a picture of the stages of breast angiosarcoma, maybe we could detect this cancer alittle sooner.. go to the breast angiosarcoma sites and see what to look for. be vigil. don't be dismissed by your dr. it's your  life.... http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41264,0.htm worriedny Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Has anyone been treated by Dr. Frank Shallenberger for  cancer --- Insulin Potentiation Therapy?  Have you any evaluations of this treatment or this physician? I am considering this as an alternative to the potentially damaging high doses of chemotherapy, and I would be most grateful for any first-hand information about this doctor.   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41259,0.htm heugenie Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT I was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in September 2009.  Had a lumpectomy and 14 lymph nodes removed.  Have had four rounds of adriamycin and cytoxin and 37 radiation treatments.  Finshed all that in March 2009. Have been on tamoxifen since March 2009. Have a lot joint pain, especially in my hips and legs as well as leg cramps. Also very swollen under my armpit and in my breast and down my side as well as very sore.  Doctor feels like it is from radiation.  Has anyone else out there had this problem? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41216,0.htm softballgirl Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT New to group, any one have my situation? Started chemo in March, still on and now looking for others and more info. shelly leemn http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41086,0.htm shellyleeman Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT It has been 1 year since her masectomy and now my moms armpit is starting to show extra fat or sagging skin around the arm pit area. Has anyone experienced this? She is wondering if maybe because she doesnt' have much muscle in her pectoralis muscle, it is causing this. What do you think???    http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41057,0.htm Guinness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT My mother had a Right Masectomy a year ago and have tried to find the best Bra and Prosthesis.  Recently we went to a bra fitting at Nordstroms and we bought the Spanks Bra-lleluja and Amoena's Natura Light 2S #390 Prosthesis. Spanks Bra-lleluja seems to be very comfortable and since we bought it at Nordstroms, we had the tailor add an insert for her prosthesis.  It seems to be working well but she would like to get another one that is not so expensive.  (Spanks was 62 dollars, Amoena Insert was 302!) She might get another Spanks bra but it still does move around.  Is there such bra that doesn't really move around? We are also looking at other cheaper alternatives for inserts that are weighted.  It looks like it needs to be weighted (silicon's tend to be heavier) so that she has a better balance between her left and right.   If you have a bra of prosthesis that you would like to share, please let me know! She does recommend the underwire Bralleluja - they also now have racer back!  Amoena 390 was also great but at $302- it's hard to recommend! Thanks in advance. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41055,0.htm Guinness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hair Loss Products Designed Specially for Women Undergoing Chemotherapy October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month   Paula Young® (www.paulayoung.com ), a hair fashion industry leader, is proud to offer a line of products designed specifically for women who are undergoing chemotherapy.  The SudzRx Collection includes: SudzRx Pure Shampoo, a gentle yet thorough shampoo with natural botanicals and pro-vitamin B5 which soothes the hair and scalp, removing dry flaky residue and providing the optimal foundation for new hair growth; SudzRx Silk Protein Conditioner, which deep conditions dry, damaged hair in just 60 seconds through amino acids, vitamins and botanical extracts.    “October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Paula Young® is pleased to be able to offer women effective products that can assist them while they are going through chemotherapy,” explains Colleen Cheney, Vice President of Merchandising at Paula Young®. “This line has been designed to help women who need products that are gentle on their skin and their scalp.” She added, “It is our hope that our wigs and diverse product line will help cancer patients to both feel and look better during this difficult period in their lives.”    The SudzRx products are currently available online (www.paulayoung.com ) or via the catalog (1-800-343-9695) at a special price.  The 8-ounce SudzRx Pure Shampoo and the 8-ounce SudzRx Silk Protein Conditioner are each available for $16.00.  About Paula Young® Based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Paula Young® is one of the world's leading retailers of wigs and hairpieces. Since 1978, Paula Young® has been the trusted name for women in the United States and Canada in terms of wig and hairpiece quality, price and selection. With more than two million customers, Paula Young® offers a variety of beautiful styles – long and short, curly and straight – all in a full range of natural colors. Styles are available in no-fuss synthetic fibers as well as luxurious 100% human hair. Featuring both classic and fashion-forward style options, Paula Young® provides stylish, affordable, and high-quality wigs and hairpieces for women of all ages. The exclusive STYLE Collection by Jaclyn Smith for Paula Young® offers volumizers as well as falls, wigs and hairpieces. For more information visit www.paulayoung.com . http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41042,0.htm beautysavvy Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hey! Help us raise loads of money for Wear it Pink day! For every 'Think Pink' moodboard created on mydeco.com , we will donate £1 to Breast Cancer Campaign charity. It's free and so easy to do.. get designing here: http://bit.ly/4fQMYv Thank you! Clare http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41028,0.htm claremydeco Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hello just started this morning.  Was looking for help with the skin burn due to radiation.  I am being treated for left breast cancer in radiation as of now.  skin burn under arm pit, under breast and on back shoulder blade.  Have been using the silver but as I see that may not be the best alternative.  I have 13 more treatments left so I may try some of the suggestion on this site. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40996,0.htm oldbat2008 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT I have been diagnosed with Stage 2 - Triple negative.  Tumor has been removed along with 18 lymph nodes.  Tumor size was 2.8 cm, 3 lymph nodes affected.  Not sure about chemo - worried about the risks and the fact that it seems that reoccurence is likely to happen with this type of cancer even with the chemo.  Question would be - are there alternatives?  Something natural that has been successful in treatment.  i have heard of a new type of chemo that is completed in a week or something like that.  Does anyone know anything about this? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40984,0.htm rsnicosia Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi:  I'm wondering if anyone else is feeling like me.  It's been 4 years since I was treated for stage I ductal carcinoma with a biopsy followed by 6 wks. radiation.  I am tired.  A lot.  I still pain in the area of the surgeries and tightness  and soreness below the spot.  I just feel like I have never completely recovered, or at least gotten my strength back like before the surgeries. Anyone else?? Thanks, Ruth       http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40971,0.htm LRuth Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi everyone-My walk is in just two days!!! I raised $365 so far and I still have hope that I can reach my $500 goal by the walk. I am asking anyone to make any donation they can to a wonderful cause. Whether its one, five, ten,twenty, it will be very much appreciated and your support is funding research for a disease that taken over the lives of so many family, friends, and loved ones. Also, dont forget to send me an email with your shipping details so that i can send you a pink awareness bracelet as a token of my appreciation. My email is s.mas @comcast.net.  Thanks to all!!!!! Please make your online donations here:  http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreast Also, check and become a member of my cause on facebook:  http://apps.facebook.com/causes/354783/49398976?m=6d54c0aa http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40953,0.htm smason Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNor mal, li.MsoNor mal, div.MsoNor mal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Sectio n1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNor malTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} My name is Laura Boitano and I am an undergraduate at Georgetown University.  I am providing free yoga for patients interested in participating in my research thesis study.  To tell you a little more about the study: the study is looking at the effect of yoga on the immune status of breast cancer patients.  I am currently recruiting patients for both the yoga and non-yoga groups.  I ask that patients in the yoga group participate in yoga at least two times a week.  You can participate at home or at a yoga studio.  Additionally, patients in the yoga group as well as patients who are not doing yoga will be asked a series of survey questions bi-weekly over the telephone about their stress level, health and cold symptoms.  The questions will take less than 5 minutes to answer.  The study lasts a total of four months once you start.  Patients must have had chemotherapy within the last 2 years.  If you are interested please contact me at ltb5@georgetown.edu or 631-838-1587. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40947,0.htm snowangl Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT I found this great website www.fundraisingforacause.com . If you are looking for merchandise or trying to raise money definitely check it out. They have a huge selection of high quality items at very low prices. Be sure to check out their tips as they give some good suggestions on fundraising. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40937,0.htm bvdev Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT This is a test message. Please ignore. Thanks. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40916,0.htm drmac38 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT I was originally diagnosed with Breast Cancer January 1998.   Had Chemotherapy - Mastectomy and Radiation Treatments Was rediagnosed September 2003 - Metastatic Breast Cancer - Stage 4. I have been basically on Chemotherapy since 2004 now.On an average day I am fine emotionally.  I work full time as I always have.  I have been off work at times for various reasons, i.e. surgery on my back in 2008, but I did find that after 3 months at home I was going nuts.  I originally joined a message board back in 1999, but stopped as I went into remission.  I thought about joining another message board, but it seems that everyone in the groups are either beginning treatment or are just finishing up.  In other words the train is moving with others, but I am standing still. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40867,0.htm STILLATIT2009 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi,was wondering if anyone has had this problem. I have had stage ll breast cancer, small tumor, but had moved into lymph nodes. had 3 nodes removed, cancer was in 2 of them. I had chemo, (finished in may 08), radiation, (finished in august 08), and herceptin, (finished in march 09)my problem now is I have this "thing" under my right armpit, on same side as cancer was, and it doesn't feel like a lump, the best way I can describe it is like a small rope under the skin starting at my armpit and moving a few inches down the inside of my arm. My GP said maybe phlebitis or maybe infection in lymph nodes. ???? It is only a little tender to the touch and has been here for about 2 weeks. I started working out with weights and this is about the time it came up.so I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about this. I'm scheduled for some ct scans next month. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40814,0.htm kah49 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hello Anyone trie doxil and avastin? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40691,0.htm Palmcoast Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT I have been given different answers to this question.  I believe that since everything is gone, a mammogram is not needed.  My surgeon says to get one but I feel they just want to cover themselves.  It is upsetting to me to even think about going to a center, explaining I had breast cancer, and knowing the technician may not know how to react.I appreciate your support and feedback :) http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40695,0.htm Maryann1128 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT I found this websit from breastcancer.dormitory.com. I am very glad that I can find another website which  also  provide me a sanctuary to ask questions, receive support, and share my experiences with others. I live with family memebers who had cancer from a young age.My grandmother died of Lung Cancer in 1963.My Grandfather in 1983 of Colon Cancer. My father past away from Lung Cancer,just like his mother in 1993. My mother past away from Breast Cancer in 2003. I am  scared weather i will  unfortunately suffer cancer like my families. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40658,0.htm victoria188 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT I'm new to this site.Originally,I was diagnosed with in vasive ductal carcinoma,triple negative on May 2009.Then I went through neoajvant Chmo,Adriamycine+Cytoxsan x 4,and 1st Taxol Tumor started regrow.Dr.reduced amount of steroid that preinfuse to reduce sideeffct of Taxol.But,after 2nd Taxol,The tumor even grew more.By this time the pain was so bad.I was prescrived morphine.After 3rd Taxol,Dr.s decided to send me to the surgery.They sent the tumor, 21 lymph noodes,and skins to lab.the pathology came back,I found out I have Metaplastic carcinoma.The tumor was 7cm.Lymph nodes and skin were negative.I'm recovering from surgery and going to get radiation soon.I'm doing fine so far,but I'm very worry that I have very rare,aggressive cancer.I can't find positive outcome in website.Dr.will treat me as IDC.I will have 6 weeks of radiation.Is any one out there who has MBC?And Do you have any idea what is vest treatment? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40642,0.htm CheeChan Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT My mom has stage 4 metastases breast cancer which has spread to her bones liver and brain....Is 4 weeks of chemo enough to see results? My mom had 4 once a week chemo sessions of a low does of chemo w? 2 Herceptin treatments as well. We took her to the hospital where she is now and the docs there have said that she didnt respond to those 4 sessions and she is too weak for more treatments.  They have suggested hospice. I dont understand why they cant try a stronger dose if they think she will pass away anyway why wouldnt they try a higher chemo we dont want to give up fighting and she just found out about a month and a half ago. They say her liver will be what will kill her so why not try one time? Any suggestions as to how much chemo it takes for results and trying one more time? Also the hosp has her doing daily radiation but that doesnt target the liver...  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40577,0.htm jenn88 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi there - I am a veteran on this site for the last year and have gotten some great advice from you guys and gals.  Usual rundown...I am now 36, had a double mastectomy with immediate recon a year ago.  Permanent implants (silicone) are in.  I have been procrastinating on whether or not to get the nipple procedure done.  Should I get the procedure done or just get the tatooing from a tatoo artist?  I have heard some stories about the nipples becoming necrotic and falling off.  Or they completely flatten out, in some women relatively quickly, and become unnoticable anyway.  I am more concerned about them falling off and making me more disfigured.  The scars are bad enough.  Don't get me wrong...I do appreciate that these things can be done in this day and age but I am always that one percent that gets the wierd things going wrong.  One expander was popped with the injection needle in the middle of my chemo treatments and I needed to have it replaced...DURING CHEMO.  Now I have a hernia in the right implant since the day it was put in and need another operation to place mesh under the implant to hold the implant in place and get rid of the bulge that is now there underneath.  Has anyone out there had the nipple procedure done and have pros or cons to share with me so I can have more piece of mind to make my decision???   Thanks! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40589,0.htm will_be_ok2 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare cancer. mine presented itself with a sm. lump with a blue bruise look. my surgeon and oncologist told me it was a hematoma in march. it is now oct. and a biopsy found it to be a angiosarcoma. all that time, misdiagnosed. pet and ct scan are clear except for cancer on breast. for all you BC patients and survivors, please be very aware of this cancer. it usually happens abt. 8-10 yrs after radiation therapy. can also occur without radiation anywhere on the body. drs. need to tell us abt. this cancer from radiation. give it a name... maybe our choices would be different for treatment at the beginning. i am a 9yr BC survivor. now i start a new journey.. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40559,0.htm worriedny Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT October is Breast Cancer Awareness month... like we don't know that…right? I think we should take this month to give back a little, to what helped us so much. When the breast cancer come to us, we could do nothing. But we could do something before it comes to prevent it. Just read a ton of articles in http://breastcancer.dormitory.com. I appreciate this website and am grateful for the opportunity to learn and share at their web site...gentle huggggsssss to all!!! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40532,0.htm victoria188 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT