Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hi - My first instinct would be to find a new surgeon who will listen and not " chalk it up to scar tissue issues " . It MAY be that her scar tissue is causing pain, but investigating it and maybe doing something to aleve the pain would be much more productive. Is she on another inhibitor now? (Instead of the Tamoxifin) That's my opinion. You don't necessarily have to " love " your surgeon (although I do love mine) but you do have to trust in him/her. It's your life we're talking about here, and severe pain after three years just should be taken much more seriously. Hugs! Ellen > > Thanks for the welcome. My sister was diagnosed almost 3 years ago, had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, followed by Tamoxafen. She was taken off the Tamoxafen after about 18 months...she had a thickening of the uterus - they did a hysterectomy and tests, thank God, showed there was no cancer there. She has suffered from horrendous hot flushes and has been taken off a lot of her medication because of this. Just recently she has started having quite severe pain in her affected breast - to the point where she rang the surgeon who operated (a good surgeon, but no people skills whatsoever and she really didn't like him at all, so for her to phone him, tells me she is in considerable pain!) He told her the pain would only be the scar tissue and she would have to learn to live with it - has anyone else had an experience like this please. I live 2000 km from my sister so am unable to do much physically - only offer advice and comfort via the phone, although I am going to Melbourne for 2 months from the 9th December. If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would be very grateful. > Thankyou > June > June Hayles > Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue > > Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit > http://breastcancer.care2.com/ > > " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is > a competition with yourself, not with others " > > This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hi - My first instinct would be to find a new surgeon who will listen and not " chalk it up to scar tissue issues " . It MAY be that her scar tissue is causing pain, but investigating it and maybe doing something to aleve the pain would be much more productive. Is she on another inhibitor now? (Instead of the Tamoxifin) That's my opinion. You don't necessarily have to " love " your surgeon (although I do love mine) but you do have to trust in him/her. It's your life we're talking about here, and severe pain after three years just should be taken much more seriously. Hugs! Ellen > > Thanks for the welcome. My sister was diagnosed almost 3 years ago, had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, followed by Tamoxafen. She was taken off the Tamoxafen after about 18 months...she had a thickening of the uterus - they did a hysterectomy and tests, thank God, showed there was no cancer there. She has suffered from horrendous hot flushes and has been taken off a lot of her medication because of this. Just recently she has started having quite severe pain in her affected breast - to the point where she rang the surgeon who operated (a good surgeon, but no people skills whatsoever and she really didn't like him at all, so for her to phone him, tells me she is in considerable pain!) He told her the pain would only be the scar tissue and she would have to learn to live with it - has anyone else had an experience like this please. I live 2000 km from my sister so am unable to do much physically - only offer advice and comfort via the phone, although I am going to Melbourne for 2 months from the 9th December. If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would be very grateful. > Thankyou > June > June Hayles > Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue > > Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit > http://breastcancer.care2.com/ > > " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is > a competition with yourself, not with others " > > This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thanks Ellen...that was exactly what I thought too. Some investigation should occur. Dawn's GP was very good and he was the one who made the initial diagnosis (her BC presented firstly as a very large abscess which was treated with antibiotics, followed by a mamogram and ultra sound which showed the tumour) and he has been fabulous, so I might suggest that she go and see him as I know he will refer her onto her oncologist or another surgeon if he has any doubt. I do appreciate you sharing your thoughts/experience - I tend to be a worry wart and try as I might, can't always keep a positive frame of mind. I feel very helpless, even useless, being so far away. And I'm sorry, I don't know what medication she is on now, but will try and find out. Hugs June June Hayles Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit http://breastcancer.care2.com/ " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is a competition with yourself, not with others " This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses Re: Question Hi - My first instinct would be to find a new surgeon who will listen and not " chalk it up to scar tissue issues " . It MAY be that her scar tissue is causing pain, but investigating it and maybe doing something to aleve the pain would be much more productive. Is she on another inhibitor now? (Instead of the Tamoxifin) That's my opinion. You don't necessarily have to " love " your surgeon (although I do love mine) but you do have to trust in him/her. It's your life we're talking about here, and severe pain after three years just should be taken much more seriously. Hugs! Ellen > > Thanks for the welcome. My sister was diagnosed almost 3 years ago, had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, followed by Tamoxafen. She was taken off the Tamoxafen after about 18 months...she had a thickening of the uterus - they did a hysterectomy and tests, thank God, showed there was no cancer there. She has suffered from horrendous hot flushes and has been taken off a lot of her medication because of this. Just recently she has started having quite severe pain in her affected breast - to the point where she rang the surgeon who operated (a good surgeon, but no people skills whatsoever and she really didn't like him at all, so for her to phone him, tells me she is in considerable pain!) He told her the pain would only be the scar tissue and she would have to learn to live with it - has anyone else had an experience like this please. I live 2000 km from my sister so am unable to do much physically - only offer advice and comfort via the phone, although I am going to Melbourne for 2 months from the 9th December. If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would be very grateful. > Thankyou > June > June Hayles > Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue > > Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit > http://breastcancer.care2.com/ > > " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is > a competition with yourself, not with others " > > This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thanks Ellen...that was exactly what I thought too. Some investigation should occur. Dawn's GP was very good and he was the one who made the initial diagnosis (her BC presented firstly as a very large abscess which was treated with antibiotics, followed by a mamogram and ultra sound which showed the tumour) and he has been fabulous, so I might suggest that she go and see him as I know he will refer her onto her oncologist or another surgeon if he has any doubt. I do appreciate you sharing your thoughts/experience - I tend to be a worry wart and try as I might, can't always keep a positive frame of mind. I feel very helpless, even useless, being so far away. And I'm sorry, I don't know what medication she is on now, but will try and find out. Hugs June June Hayles Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit http://breastcancer.care2.com/ " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is a competition with yourself, not with others " This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses Re: Question Hi - My first instinct would be to find a new surgeon who will listen and not " chalk it up to scar tissue issues " . It MAY be that her scar tissue is causing pain, but investigating it and maybe doing something to aleve the pain would be much more productive. Is she on another inhibitor now? (Instead of the Tamoxifin) That's my opinion. You don't necessarily have to " love " your surgeon (although I do love mine) but you do have to trust in him/her. It's your life we're talking about here, and severe pain after three years just should be taken much more seriously. Hugs! Ellen > > Thanks for the welcome. My sister was diagnosed almost 3 years ago, had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, followed by Tamoxafen. She was taken off the Tamoxafen after about 18 months...she had a thickening of the uterus - they did a hysterectomy and tests, thank God, showed there was no cancer there. She has suffered from horrendous hot flushes and has been taken off a lot of her medication because of this. Just recently she has started having quite severe pain in her affected breast - to the point where she rang the surgeon who operated (a good surgeon, but no people skills whatsoever and she really didn't like him at all, so for her to phone him, tells me she is in considerable pain!) He told her the pain would only be the scar tissue and she would have to learn to live with it - has anyone else had an experience like this please. I live 2000 km from my sister so am unable to do much physically - only offer advice and comfort via the phone, although I am going to Melbourne for 2 months from the 9th December. If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would be very grateful. > Thankyou > June > June Hayles > Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue > > Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit > http://breastcancer.care2.com/ > > " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is > a competition with yourself, not with others " > > This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thanks Ellen...that was exactly what I thought too. Some investigation should occur. Dawn's GP was very good and he was the one who made the initial diagnosis (her BC presented firstly as a very large abscess which was treated with antibiotics, followed by a mamogram and ultra sound which showed the tumour) and he has been fabulous, so I might suggest that she go and see him as I know he will refer her onto her oncologist or another surgeon if he has any doubt. I do appreciate you sharing your thoughts/experience - I tend to be a worry wart and try as I might, can't always keep a positive frame of mind. I feel very helpless, even useless, being so far away. And I'm sorry, I don't know what medication she is on now, but will try and find out. Hugs June June Hayles Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit http://breastcancer.care2.com/ " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is a competition with yourself, not with others " This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses Re: Question Hi - My first instinct would be to find a new surgeon who will listen and not " chalk it up to scar tissue issues " . It MAY be that her scar tissue is causing pain, but investigating it and maybe doing something to aleve the pain would be much more productive. Is she on another inhibitor now? (Instead of the Tamoxifin) That's my opinion. You don't necessarily have to " love " your surgeon (although I do love mine) but you do have to trust in him/her. It's your life we're talking about here, and severe pain after three years just should be taken much more seriously. Hugs! Ellen > > Thanks for the welcome. My sister was diagnosed almost 3 years ago, had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, followed by Tamoxafen. She was taken off the Tamoxafen after about 18 months...she had a thickening of the uterus - they did a hysterectomy and tests, thank God, showed there was no cancer there. She has suffered from horrendous hot flushes and has been taken off a lot of her medication because of this. Just recently she has started having quite severe pain in her affected breast - to the point where she rang the surgeon who operated (a good surgeon, but no people skills whatsoever and she really didn't like him at all, so for her to phone him, tells me she is in considerable pain!) He told her the pain would only be the scar tissue and she would have to learn to live with it - has anyone else had an experience like this please. I live 2000 km from my sister so am unable to do much physically - only offer advice and comfort via the phone, although I am going to Melbourne for 2 months from the 9th December. If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would be very grateful. > Thankyou > June > June Hayles > Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue > > Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit > http://breastcancer.care2.com/ > > " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is > a competition with yourself, not with others " > > This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 June, If it were me I would go for a second opinion. A doctor needs to be not only a good surgeon etc but also care about his patients and not just guess at what is wrong without even checking the problem out. I will keep your sister in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Question Thanks for the welcome. My sister was diagnosed almost 3 years ago, had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, followed by Tamoxafen. She was taken off the Tamoxafen after about 18 months...she had a thickening of the uterus - they did a hysterectomy and tests, thank God, showed there was no cancer there. She has suffered from horrendous hot flushes and has been taken off a lot of her medication because of this. Just recently she has started having quite severe pain in her affected breast - to the point where she rang the surgeon who operated (a good surgeon, but no people skills whatsoever and she really didn't like him at all, so for her to phone him, tells me she is in considerable pain!) He told her the pain would only be the scar tissue and she would have to learn to live with it - has anyone else had an experience like this please. I live 2000 km from my sister so am unable to do much physically - only offer advice and comfort via the phone, although I am going to Melbourne for 2 monthsfrom the 9th December. If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would be very grateful. Thankyou June June Hayles Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit http://breastcancer.care2.com/ " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is a competition with yourself, not with others " This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 June, If it were me I would go for a second opinion. A doctor needs to be not only a good surgeon etc but also care about his patients and not just guess at what is wrong without even checking the problem out. I will keep your sister in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Question Thanks for the welcome. My sister was diagnosed almost 3 years ago, had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, followed by Tamoxafen. She was taken off the Tamoxafen after about 18 months...she had a thickening of the uterus - they did a hysterectomy and tests, thank God, showed there was no cancer there. She has suffered from horrendous hot flushes and has been taken off a lot of her medication because of this. Just recently she has started having quite severe pain in her affected breast - to the point where she rang the surgeon who operated (a good surgeon, but no people skills whatsoever and she really didn't like him at all, so for her to phone him, tells me she is in considerable pain!) He told her the pain would only be the scar tissue and she would have to learn to live with it - has anyone else had an experience like this please. I live 2000 km from my sister so am unable to do much physically - only offer advice and comfort via the phone, although I am going to Melbourne for 2 monthsfrom the 9th December. If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would be very grateful. Thankyou June June Hayles Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit http://breastcancer.care2.com/ " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is a competition with yourself, not with others " This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 June, If it were me I would go for a second opinion. A doctor needs to be not only a good surgeon etc but also care about his patients and not just guess at what is wrong without even checking the problem out. I will keep your sister in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Question Thanks for the welcome. My sister was diagnosed almost 3 years ago, had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, followed by Tamoxafen. She was taken off the Tamoxafen after about 18 months...she had a thickening of the uterus - they did a hysterectomy and tests, thank God, showed there was no cancer there. She has suffered from horrendous hot flushes and has been taken off a lot of her medication because of this. Just recently she has started having quite severe pain in her affected breast - to the point where she rang the surgeon who operated (a good surgeon, but no people skills whatsoever and she really didn't like him at all, so for her to phone him, tells me she is in considerable pain!) He told her the pain would only be the scar tissue and she would have to learn to live with it - has anyone else had an experience like this please. I live 2000 km from my sister so am unable to do much physically - only offer advice and comfort via the phone, although I am going to Melbourne for 2 monthsfrom the 9th December. If anyone can shed any light on this for me I would be very grateful. Thankyou June June Hayles Great Dane Rehoming & Rescue Your free 'click' can help find a cure for breast cancer. Please visit http://breastcancer.care2.com/ " Don't be afraid to appreciate the qualities of other's dogs. Breeding is a competition with yourself, not with others " This e-mail is for the use of the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose or distribute this e-mail without the author's prior permission. I have taken precautions to minimise the risk of transmitting software viruses, but I advise you to carry out your own virus checks on any attachment to this message. I cannot accept liability for any loss or damage caused by software viruses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 > > Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for > chemo? Tumor size and stage determine whether chemo is offered...normally, stage 0 = radiaiton; stage I and up, chemo, radiaiton. being positive for estrogen receptors means that you'd benefit form tamoxifen. It doesn't really have anything to do with whether chemo is offered. A/C is a chemotherapy combination - adryiamycin (sp??) + cytoxan - it's pretty standard; then depending on the path report, a taxane (taxol or taxotere) is given (either as A/C + T, or A/C first, followed by T) I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular > cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). good luck to you. > Also, what is A/C – clearly it is not air conditioning. would that it were!! marisa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 > > Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for > chemo? Tumor size and stage determine whether chemo is offered...normally, stage 0 = radiaiton; stage I and up, chemo, radiaiton. being positive for estrogen receptors means that you'd benefit form tamoxifen. It doesn't really have anything to do with whether chemo is offered. A/C is a chemotherapy combination - adryiamycin (sp??) + cytoxan - it's pretty standard; then depending on the path report, a taxane (taxol or taxotere) is given (either as A/C + T, or A/C first, followed by T) I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular > cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). good luck to you. > Also, what is A/C – clearly it is not air conditioning. would that it were!! marisa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 > > Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for > chemo? Tumor size and stage determine whether chemo is offered...normally, stage 0 = radiaiton; stage I and up, chemo, radiaiton. being positive for estrogen receptors means that you'd benefit form tamoxifen. It doesn't really have anything to do with whether chemo is offered. A/C is a chemotherapy combination - adryiamycin (sp??) + cytoxan - it's pretty standard; then depending on the path report, a taxane (taxol or taxotere) is given (either as A/C + T, or A/C first, followed by T) I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular > cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). good luck to you. > Also, what is A/C – clearly it is not air conditioning. would that it were!! marisa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 No, being positive for estrogen recepotors does not mean no Chemo. A/C is a type of chemotherapy Adriamiason SP? and Cytoxin. Helenka wrote: Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for chemo? I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). I am under the impression that I will have lumpectomies, radiation therapy and (if I choose) estrogen blockers. I did not think chemo went with this. Also, what is A/C – clearly it is not air conditioning. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 No, being positive for estrogen recepotors does not mean no Chemo. A/C is a type of chemotherapy Adriamiason SP? and Cytoxin. Helenka wrote: Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for chemo? I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). I am under the impression that I will have lumpectomies, radiation therapy and (if I choose) estrogen blockers. I did not think chemo went with this. Also, what is A/C – clearly it is not air conditioning. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 No, being positive for estrogen recepotors does not mean no Chemo. A/C is a type of chemotherapy Adriamiason SP? and Cytoxin. Helenka wrote: Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for chemo? I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). I am under the impression that I will have lumpectomies, radiation therapy and (if I choose) estrogen blockers. I did not think chemo went with this. Also, what is A/C – clearly it is not air conditioning. --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 It would be hard for us to say for sure if you need chemo or not. I had a mastectomy, Grade 2, Stage II, infiltrating ductal carcimona. I had 6 mo of chemo but no radiation. A/C is a combination of Adriamycin and Cytoxin. Adriamycin is sometimes known as big red. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Question Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for chemo? I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). I am under the impression that I will have lumpectomies, radiation therapy and (if I choose) estrogen blockers. I did not think chemo went with this. Also, what is A/C - clearly it is not air conditioning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.2/559 - Release Date: 11/30/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 It would be hard for us to say for sure if you need chemo or not. I had a mastectomy, Grade 2, Stage II, infiltrating ductal carcimona. I had 6 mo of chemo but no radiation. A/C is a combination of Adriamycin and Cytoxin. Adriamycin is sometimes known as big red. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Question Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for chemo? I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). I am under the impression that I will have lumpectomies, radiation therapy and (if I choose) estrogen blockers. I did not think chemo went with this. Also, what is A/C - clearly it is not air conditioning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.2/559 - Release Date: 11/30/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 It would be hard for us to say for sure if you need chemo or not. I had a mastectomy, Grade 2, Stage II, infiltrating ductal carcimona. I had 6 mo of chemo but no radiation. A/C is a combination of Adriamycin and Cytoxin. Adriamycin is sometimes known as big red. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Question Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for chemo? I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). I am under the impression that I will have lumpectomies, radiation therapy and (if I choose) estrogen blockers. I did not think chemo went with this. Also, what is A/C - clearly it is not air conditioning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.2/559 - Release Date: 11/30/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 actually, studies have shown that er/pr+ women who are also node-negative don't benefit that much from chemo. Hence the Oncotype DX test is available to see whether these women should do chemo or just the pills. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 actually, studies have shown that er/pr+ women who are also node-negative don't benefit that much from chemo. Hence the Oncotype DX test is available to see whether these women should do chemo or just the pills. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 > > Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for > chemo? I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular > cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). > I am under the impression that I will have lumpectomies, radiation > therapy and (if I choose) estrogen blockers. I did not think chemo > went with this. Also, what is A/C – clearly it is not air conditioning. > I had just grade 1 and estorgen positive but....I had a cancer cell in one of the 3 nodes they removed so that is why I had to do Chemo and radiation. And Starting MOnday I just have 3 rads left and so I will start taking Aromasin for the receptors . I guess I have to take it 4 5 yrs. LOL A/C is chemo! and it is bad stuff but I had more trouble with the taxotere and taxol Everyone is different how the react. Best of luck with whatever you have to do! Steph DId you have any nodes involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 > > Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for > chemo? I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular > cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). > I am under the impression that I will have lumpectomies, radiation > therapy and (if I choose) estrogen blockers. I did not think chemo > went with this. Also, what is A/C – clearly it is not air conditioning. > I had just grade 1 and estorgen positive but....I had a cancer cell in one of the 3 nodes they removed so that is why I had to do Chemo and radiation. And Starting MOnday I just have 3 rads left and so I will start taking Aromasin for the receptors . I guess I have to take it 4 5 yrs. LOL A/C is chemo! and it is bad stuff but I had more trouble with the taxotere and taxol Everyone is different how the react. Best of luck with whatever you have to do! Steph DId you have any nodes involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 > > Does being positive for extrogen receptors negate the necessity for > chemo? I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive ductal/lobular > cancer (left breast) and grad1 invasive ductal cancer (right breast). > I am under the impression that I will have lumpectomies, radiation > therapy and (if I choose) estrogen blockers. I did not think chemo > went with this. Also, what is A/C – clearly it is not air conditioning. > I had just grade 1 and estorgen positive but....I had a cancer cell in one of the 3 nodes they removed so that is why I had to do Chemo and radiation. And Starting MOnday I just have 3 rads left and so I will start taking Aromasin for the receptors . I guess I have to take it 4 5 yrs. LOL A/C is chemo! and it is bad stuff but I had more trouble with the taxotere and taxol Everyone is different how the react. Best of luck with whatever you have to do! Steph DId you have any nodes involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Carolyn52192@... wrote: Could an internal hemroid or bleeding polyp cause v pain? Carol Carolyn, I guess it mainly depends on where exactly the polyp is in relation to any nerves. I'm certainly not going to say it's not possible...cause it seems like there are often so many variables due to us all being different. You could have one of your docs check it out or do some research on it... ~Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Carolyn52192@... wrote: Could an internal hemroid or bleeding polyp cause v pain? Carol Carolyn, I guess it mainly depends on where exactly the polyp is in relation to any nerves. I'm certainly not going to say it's not possible...cause it seems like there are often so many variables due to us all being different. You could have one of your docs check it out or do some research on it... ~Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Carolyn52192@... wrote: Could an internal hemroid or bleeding polyp cause v pain? Carol Carolyn, I guess it mainly depends on where exactly the polyp is in relation to any nerves. I'm certainly not going to say it's not possible...cause it seems like there are often so many variables due to us all being different. You could have one of your docs check it out or do some research on it... ~Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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