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Thanks so much for answering my question about the side effects of arimidex. There were no blood clots and am waiting for a call back from the oncologist. Hopefully he can figure it out. The Doctors in other facilities that are not familiar with homone therapy drugs do not have a clue. Thanks again.

I hope all is going well for you. You made it through chemo. I hope the neuropathy is gone. For me, after the second mastectomy, 5 months later, I had hematomas formed and they were drained 5 successive times and they would never resolve. It got so uncomfortable that August I had surgery and have an even bigger scar since they had to cut me wide open again. It was like having a third mastectomy which is weird since I only had two boobs to start with. An amazing 250cc of blood and a bunch of tissue was removed that they called capsules. Hopefully this is the end of the saga...five surgeries in 2-1/2 years. I am so worn out.

Re: DES Daughters. How to find out? Well, it's tough to do. My mom's doctor has died, plus the clinic where I was born has been replaced by a hospital...and I don't know how long they keep records. Mostly, I know I'm a DD because mom had a miscarriage before she had me, I had a pre-cancerous cervix, my hysterectomy revealed endometriosis, a cyst and fibroids, a deformed uterus and finally, 2 bouts of breast cancer. I'm thinking the county health department might be of some help--? Good luck in your search.

Thanks for getting back to me and I am so happy to hear you are doing better these days...I agree that we have an awesome God and that He is always there for us. Have a wonderful weekend!

I was diagnosed March 2012 and experiencing the same symptoms as you. I have limited movement of my left arm and 2 open wounds on my left chest area that have to be cleaned 3 times a week due to radiation a d surgery.

Thanks so much for your post! I was initially diagnosed in Dec '08 - to have a recurrence before hitting my 5 yr mark was devastating to say the least!!!! Thank goodness for this site - I'm finding more & more of us who have experienced a recurrence!!! What type of treatment are you on right now? So glad you have a great husband who stands with you & supports you through this. My husband has been my rock through all of this - don't know what I would've done without him!!! And my kids!! They are my life!!! I thank God for each day that I'm given - I pray He will allow me many many more!!! I will be praying for you as well.

Hello...I am just checking in after reading your horrific journey...I pray that all the bad stuff is behind you and that life is being good to you now...God bless!

Thank you so much.
Yes, we survived for a reason, and I'm trying to live out that reason everyday, by sharing my experiences with others. I've written two inspirational books and have another one in the process of publication now. I believe that's my calling.

God Bless and keep you!

Thanks for responding. I hate the "smacks" a/k/a surprises. I've learned a lot and have lost some respect for the docs.

Wow you have been thru it. I hope your future will be much better than the past 18 months have been. That is a testament to the human spirit and the value of family & prayer.

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