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Hray47

I also have had breast cancer starting when I was 35, it was ER/PR- had a lumpectomy with 3 lymph node +, started with chemo, cytoxin, methotrexate and 5 FU, then radiation in 1995. In 1999, found lumps in the area I was radiated and was told by my oncologist that it was scar tissue. I did not feel like it was, so I went to another Oncologist who biopsied the lumps and found out it was cancer PR+, and I ended up on Tamoxifen and had a mastectomy to my right breast,had a stroke in 2001, took 8 months to recover from that. was unable to speak or walk, right side very weak.2006 had a heart attack and stent put in with complications. died 3 times and left my body, was told to come back, november2006 found same breast cancer from 1995 back into my pleural cavity which collapsed my lung and spread into my sternum and ribs. Been on taxol and now switched to gemzar because cancer is newly spread into my spine. Don't know why they told me to come back to this, I was happy when I left my body in June.Now I am stage VI and fighting!

jonimb

HRay,

You sound like a fighter. I'm hoping you have a lot of "good" days where you are not in any pain.

Hugs to you...Joni

Anonymous

My goodness, HRay, you've certainly had it all! But you're so young, aren't you? I hope that you're posting, or at least reading posts, on the 'Recurrence...' board. Those ladies have some incredible stories too. Lots of hope over there and it sounds like that's just what you need. Please stick around and join us...we're all fighting this beast.

Marin

stacey2930

HI, Seems to me your a heck of a strong women and I bet an inspirations to many. I am curious to know if Tamoxifen caused your stroke? I am taking it and worry about that potential side effect. Please know we are here for you. Hugs, Stacey

Hray47

I think the tamoxifin had something to do with it along with the chemo I was on, My neurologist said I had the blood vessels of a 65 year old woman, and said it was probably from the chemo I was on, the tamoxifin didn't help either and I think that is one of the side effects of the tamoxifin

daisy234

Hray

My dear - your suffering touches my heart.

God isn't done with you yet.

Life is his gift to you and you were given it back several times for a very special reason. I hope you discover what it is.

nosurrender

You really are an inspiration and amazing.
I agree with Daisy- there are great plans for you ahead, the beast is NOT going to win this round either.

Love,g

Jannis

Hi ii am new. I had a mastectomy for a small lump in my left breast. It was hormone receptive. After surgery took Tamoxifen for almost 5 years. Just before 5th year dx with another lump same kind same side same size. Had lump removed and 6 weeks radiation. Then took Arimidex for 9 years. Then oops another lump same sibde same place next to my breast bone lump removed and now on Fasodex injections once a month. Anybody take Faslodex? I also have osteoporosis beginning. So sorry for all you girls with the problem even worse. Keep moving keep going keep talking !! Thanks Jannis