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UPDATE on FORUM

Dear Friends,

We are so sorry that the forum remains closed.  We are working feverishly to find a sponsor to help defray the costs required to run this forum.  If you are aware of ANY organizations such as pharmaceutical companies or consumer products companies which might be willing to sponsor our forum, PLEASE let us know!!

I'm a breast cancer survivor (5 years) and truly understand how valuable this forum is!

Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated.

Cindy Thompson
Med Help International
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If you go to my website www.cancer-forums.com and click on
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Surgeon,

Whoever you are, thank you so much for your continued, UNPAID commitment to this website.  You are performing an invaluable service to women and men with breast cancer concerns. I'm sure all the ladies and gentlemen here would agree.  I'm so disappointed with the Cleveland Clinic for suspending this valuable service, especially since I live in Cleveland and have many doctors at CCF. It is a great hospital, but they need to step up and resume this service to the community.

Ladies, those of you with concerns about breast cancer, there is a website that has a Physicians corner, where a famous plastic surgeon, who does many, many breast reconstruction surgeries, will answer questions. That site is below; If this link doesn't work, go to www.breasthealthonline.com and find physicians corner.
http://www.breasthealthonline.com/cgi-bin/mwf/board_show.pl?bid=71
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Well, folks, this is very sad.  You would think with all the money we make for the pharmaceuticals (using their chemotherapy, etc.) that they would be happy to sponsor this site.  Just a little drop in the bucket for them, cost-wise, I would think.
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Hi,
This is my first time on your forum.I have finished my chemo in June and radiation in Sept of this year.I do have breast implants (4 years now)that seem to be affected by my radiation therapy.I have been told that if the problem continues I may have to consider having a tram flap.Have any of you experienced this or have any advise. I can't seem to find any info on the web.
                   Thanks,
                  Ricksgal
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Hi,
This is my first time on your forum.I have finished my chemo in June and radiation in Sept of this year.I do have breast implants (4 years now)that seem to be affected by my radiation therapy.I have been told that if the problem continues I may have to consider having a tram flap.Have any of you experienced this or have any advise. I can't seem to find any info on the web.
                   Thanks,
                  Ricksgal
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The kind words are very much appreciated. Thank you both.
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Dear Surgeon,

I would also like to thank you for the help you have give me.  It is truly appreciated.  

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving and have a happy holiday season.  Health and happiness to you!

Sincerely,

Elle
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It's gratifying to know that you still visit the site now and then. I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year. Again thanks for answers you have given me in the past. You are one in a million as far as I'm concerned !!
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Thanks "A Husband" for passing along that link.  It is another very helpful tool for us.
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There is another website where a medical professional answers questions about breast cancer. It is http://boards.webmd.com/topic.asp?topic_id=30.
The host has a very busy schedule and can't always respond promptly, but his advice is very useful.  
You'll also miss out on Surgeon's valuable contributions, but it is a lot better than having nowhere to turn.
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It's not uncommon for the breasts to be of different size (and usually it's the left that's larger). That is no reason to stay away from the doctor. Most things that cause breast pain are NOT cancer; likewise itching, unless there's a specific type of rash on the nipple itself. So what you describe is not very worrisome. HOWEVER, any change in breast symptoms needs an evaluation. You should absolutely see your doctor for a physicial exam and, depending on your age, a mammogram.
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thank you I appreciate your response and insight.  Feels good to know that there are still people viewing this site for support and advice.
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also, sometimes, but not as often the right breast itches on the outer side by the underarm also.  Thats where it itches on the left too.  Some insight would be great thanks
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I have a question, hoping someone might be able to answer or give me their thoughts.  I am 33 yrs old, no childern, no family history of breat cancer, and all blood work 3 months ago came back excellent.  April, May, Sept and November I have had intermittent left breat pain, underarm area to the breast, and occasionally on the right as well. Breast pain isnt severe, and its not every month either, but it does concern me.  I have not found any lumps, but I do notice on the left breast very close to the underarm that I itch occassionally.  THe left breast today was somewhat scaly but not on the nipple or areloa, and i have no nipple discharge either.  My left breast has always since puberty hit been larger than my right, so I'm concerned with what I'm feeling and am afraid and embarrassed to go to the doctor because of the different sizes of my breast.  Can someone please give me their thoughts on the discomfort and all.

Thanks

p.s. its reasons like this that this forum should stay open
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