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Taxol side effects

Hi Ladies, I completed my AC and have 7 of my 12 Taxol treatments over me and I am just wondering if the side effects get worse near the end. I am feeling pretty good since I started the Taxol and have been able to get on with life much better after ...
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Anyone had implant replacement?

Hi all, I'm scheduled to have my expandable implant replaced with a standard one in 10 days. I'm excited and hoping it will be easier than the reconstruction surgery. They tell me it's like "changing a tyre"! Has anyone else had somethin...
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Blood in the toilet after a bowel movement?

It is important to remember that blood in a bowel movement does not always mean that you have cancer. There can be other causes, e.g. haemorrhoids or piles. Bowel cancer usually occurs in people over the age of 50 so if younger people experience this...
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In loving memory of my uncle - Eddy Hayes RIP 06/08/10

He really was a lovely man - open, generous minded, brill sense of humour, and a real character. He was always positive and always had a funny story to tell. He had a big heart and saw and treated everyone the same. We just wish he got more time o...
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Second attempt at Expander Recon Failed - remove both??

Hi, Sadly last week (only 3 wks after my last surgery) I felt a pop/clunk under my right arm. As the day wore on, I realised something had torn again and my expander began to drop. I visited my surgeon yesterday and he confirmed that it is now com...
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Stephens 2 nd anniversary Sept 17 th 2009

My dear Stephen Gleeson,Assumpta park Limerick and beal,Asdee,Listowel,Co.Kerry went to be with the Lord 2 years ago...it sometimes feel like 50 yrs ago... We miss him so much and the 7 kids and 1 grandson Joshua...not sure how we will mark the o...
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Is anyone elses breathing bad after BC Treatment?

I'm just over a year out of treatment and my breathing is terrible, its like I have a tightness in my chest the whole time and struggle to breath properly. Hospital dismiss it and have said nothing is showing up. Anyone else having these symptoms?...
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8th and Final Chemo tomorrow and Op and Recon April

HI Girls Its been so long since I have been on this have no reason why really apart from the fact that.....emmm.... what did I say? My brain is mush! Met with plastics last week (or week before) really wanted a recon with mascetomy. Decided to go...
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anyone have family diagnosed with BC before/during/after you

Happy Bank Holiday everyone! It's been a while since I've been on - just back out from a few days of hospital to have a bit of tidying up done on my original surgery so all grand now we hope However, I'm wondering if any of you had immediate family ...
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Rads Finished - Just the Recon left now

Hi Ladies Finished my radiation today so "all" thats left is to get me a new boob and lift the old one. Fingers crossed this bugger stays away. Nearly a year since diagnosed. Been the worst and the best year of my life. This forum has ...
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Sunscreen not coming up often enough in doctor visits

A few weeks ago, I visited the local state fair with my husband, son, and extended family. It was a toasty day and we spent most of the time carrying my six-month-old son around in our arms with his head and arms exposed to the sun. At least four tim...
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Extreme Pain after second last Tissue Expansion

hi Girls Just wondering if anyone has expereinced the same so I know I am not alone. Had my second last expasnion yesterday I haev around 350mls in me now. The pain however afterwards was extreme I had to drive home and dont know how I made it. C...
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