Questions about Breast Cancer

1. What is my next treatement option for cancer cells still remaining in my left breast?

   Question - I have cancer cells still in my left breast and Feb.09, will be 5 years that I have been on Tamoxifin. What will likely be my next step to clear the cells or stop the cancer ?

2. My sister's breast cancer has now spread to her spine, is this still treatable?

   Question - My sister has battled breast cancer for 10 years. This is her 3rd bout and it has recently spread to her spine. I'm not sure of the severity but is it treatable? What are her chances of a full recovery from this bout?

3. My menstrual cycle lasted for 11 days. Is this normal for breast cancer patients who still have a cycle?

   Question - My menstrual cycle has lasted for 11 days. Is this normal for breast cancer patients who still have their menstrual cycles?? My oncologists says my blood counts are normal, so this really concerns me.
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4. Can breast cancer that has metasized to the spine spread to the brain?

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5. My mother, who has breast cancer, asks me to visit her every time she thinks there's a crisis. What should I do?

   Question - My mother, who is 72, is suffering from metastatic breast cancer -- and I'm the primary caregiver, even though I live at the opposite end of the country. She calls me all the time, telling me there's a new crisis with her health and asking me to come home to care for her...
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6. How can I get my mother, who has breast cancer, to be more active so she won't lose muscle strength?

   Question - My 73-year-old mother, who has breast cancer, is getting weaker, and her doctor wants her to exercise and stay active. But when I suggest to her that she needs to exercise, she refuses, saying she's too tired. I'm worried that she's losing muscle strength. What can I say or do to get her moving again...
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7. Does skin cancer after breast cancer treatment mean the treatment wasn't effective?

   Question - My mother is 76 years old and was diagnosed with late stage breast cancer in September 2007.? After 6 cycles of 1st line chemo for breast cancer, mastectomy of left breast and 28 cycles of radiotherapy - mum's cancer was back in the form of skin cancer.? Her left side of the body turn red, hard and has a woody feel to the touch...

8. My mom has a "tinny mouth" from the chemotherapy. What can help?

   Question - My mom has a "tinny mouth" from the chemotherapy. Her mouth is also dry. The "tinny mouth" did not start until her 5th treatment for breast cancer. Is there anything to help with the tinny mouth?
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9. my sister was a breast cancer survivor for 8 years she went...

   Question - My sister was a breast cancer survivor for eight years. She went to her specialist every six months and had digital mammograms. September 26 of this year, she passed away so suddenly. How could this have happened? The cancer spread to her liver, spine and lungs, and after a week in the hospital, she passed away...

10. Can your body change, longterm, after chemo?

    Question - After taking chemotherapy for breast cancer, 5 years later I still don't feel like myself. My body has changed.? Is this possible?

11. Do men get breast cancer?

    Question - Do men get breast cancer? My left breast if pressed hurts.? No lumps, but it feels the same as the right one.

12. I had breast cancer in 1981, with surgery and chemo follow...

    Question - I had breast cancer in 1981, with surgery and chemo follow up. I developed ovarian cancer in 2003 with surgery and chemo. During treatments, I had low white blood count. Now, after 5 1/2 years, I still have a low count (around 4). Does this mean my bone marrow is damaged? What will bring the counts up...

13. Is there help for someone under age 65, who has serious illness and little money?

    Question - How do you get financial help for health care under age 65? If you have a disability and are under age 65, can you get financial help for health care?
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14. My mom had an in-situ mass removed and we're reluctant for her to do radiation therapy. Thoughts?

    Question - My 87 year old mother who has excellent health had 1.77 in-situ mass removed, no lymph gland involvement. Her children want to avoid radiation therapy because of side affects. We want her to live to 115 but have her energy and health. Any thoughts?
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15. What's the best way to ask for a second opinion on my mother's breast cancer?

    Question - What's the best way to ask for a second opinion on how to treat my 72-year-old mother's breast cancer? Her oncologist is supposed to be very good. But he's somewhat prickly, and gets defensive when I ask about other possible treatment options.
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16. Where can I find financial assistance for my copays and medications?

    Question - I need help in finding assistance in paying for insurance copayments and medication costs. I am a cosmetologist and recently underwent a double mastectomy, using muscles from my back in reconstruction. My husband is retired, and we were living on $36,000 for five of us in the family...
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17. Could this be a reocurrence of the cancer?

    Question - My mother, 77, had a mastectomy in October of 2007. She did not need chemo treatments. Now her red blood count is low and her remaining breast itches. Could this be a reocurrance of the cancer?
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18. What are the signs of breast cancer?

19. Is there a cure for HER2 breast cancer?

    Question - Is there a cure for HER2 breast cancer and if there is where can I find it? I would like to find out as much about the cancer as I can.

20. What can my mom's doctor give her for extreme muscle pain?

    Question - What can my mom's doctor give her for extreme muscle pain? She is going thru Avraxane treatment now. I know there is more he can do. Do you have any ideas?
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