Copaxone breast cancer

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807129 tn?1245273527 Anyhow, she was recently also diagnosed with breast cancer (when it rains, it pours!), and she had a mastectomy. However, they did find some malignancy in her lymph nodes. My dad is worried about making a decision of how/whether to pursue treatment. He's worried about getting the advice from the oncologist and neurologist on the same page; whether anything with the MS will make it riskier for her to go through the treatments, etc. Does anyone have any insight/information on this?
Avatar n tn Thank you. I stoped the dmd because it does crap and causes cancer. I just stopped it. I didn't realize copaxone causes cancer. The neuro does nothing to help treat my pain or other issues. Does anyone know of a neuro in norther ca. that is good really good. Not a jerk doc.
Avatar f tn Trying to get information, from fellow mommies, who have been on copaxone and if you breast fed and went on copaxone right after delivery...did you have any negative side effects. I have my opinions and done my reseearch, talked to all types of doctors, lactation, I don't need persuaded,just looking for personal experiences.
Avatar f tn Who would have thought you could have MS Ovarian Cancer and the BRCA1 gene giving me a 87% of Breast Cancer. My doctor says I will get breast Cancer. I just have to be happy for what I have and live my life.
1896537 tn?1381900009 zoe, I know where you are coming from with your dad, kinda like when my mother died. She religiously had a mammogram every single year, she was so afraid she would get breast cancer. Her birthday was in April, and in December of that very same year, they diagnosed her with breast cancer, and she died in February the following spring, 3 days before my birthday.
695000 tn?1316136048 I'm really scared to take Copaxone as I've read several reports linking Copaxone to higher risk of Breast and Skin Cancer. I am deathly afraid of Cancer and I just don't know if the 30% less relapse rate that Copaxone has is worth it. What do you all think? This is really causing me a lot of stress!
12832842 tn?1448728801 Hi! I’ve had ms for 5 years. Copaxone 5 years ago- doing fine. Recently I have not been able to inject as I’m loosing available areas. My Nero is suggesting a drug called Ocrevus. Fairly new/ but seems to think in terms of efficacy and safety, it is a better choice. I was wondering if anyone has been using it. I worry about pml, I worry about cancer, I worry about everything! It’s why I had such a love affair with copaxone. Most natural. Latest mri had shown 4 new lesions/ mild progression.
1181494 tn?1264381915 I started out on Copaxone but got horrible flu like symptoms with it and went off. Since I have had breast cancer, my neuro nixed the immunosupressant drugs like Avonex, Rebif and Betaserone and went with the IViG. My Neuro says I am RRMS although I think since I don't have much improvement that I might have transitioned to Secondary. I hope not.
440109 tn?1205175012 I also can't really answer your question but can identify as both my husband and I have benign types of brain tumors. I've been able to wait and watch mine for 6-1/2 years and he needed surgery in 2004 and found a regrowth in 2007 treated with radiation. On top of that I am a four-year breast cancer survivor. My only advice is don't hesitate to ask for help and keep a sense of humor. Good luck.
572651 tn?1530999357 Routine Mammogram but still makes me very nervous due to having to have an ultrasound and biopsy in the past...the stats of 1 in 4 women getting breast cancer is not too reassuring either...is it??? Will report any results I get but I am sure all will be well...I SWEAR...THERE CAN'T BE ANYTHING ELSE WRONG WITH ME CAN THERE???!!!
Avatar f tn But like if you have a small cancer they may cut it out and give you no chemotherapy where as if you are stage 4 Cancer you use a drug that may make your heart give out. I did not think the injections were that bad I did them every day.
560501 tn?1383612740 I had a bad reaction to Copaxone and since I have had breast cancer, my neurologist felt the interferon based drugs were out so now I get monthly IVIG infusions.
Avatar n tn t recieved my period since september 2008, and its now april 2009. i have a large lump right under my nipple and i think i just found another lump under my breast that is small but kinda sore. i was told that i am slightly amnemic, but i've been trying to be as healthy as possible... im just really worried and i want to know whats going on with me.. does anyone have any ideas or advice?
Avatar m tn Diagnosed 2/14/13 with PPMS. Neurologist wanted me on Copaxone. Finally started it on 03/12/13. Received a letter from neurologist on Friday(02-15-13) that he would prefer me to be on Tysabri. I am negative for the JV virus so it is something that is possible. Just don't understand the quick change. Any thoughts?
Avatar f tn It is common for many young women to have a breast lesion similar to the one you describe. In medical parlance, it is called a fibroadenoma. It is sometimes called a "breast mouse" because of its mobility. Please dont worry about it. However, this should be a good opportunity for you to learn about breast health. Please surf the internet to access sites that describe the correct way to perform a breast self examination. Perform this every month.
Avatar n tn Lumps that do not hurt when you press down on them, and are in and around the lobules/stroma of the breast are cancer lumps. Breast cancer occurs in the lymph system. Certain moles also indicate cancer. Melanoma with asymmetrical and uneven flat edges are cancer moles. Melanoma with symmetrical, even edges are noncancerous moles. Here is a link for cancerous moles. (https://www.google.com/search?
Avatar f tn If copaxone has been around for so long, why hasn't the price come down? Just curious.
Avatar f tn I was looking at copaxone but read studies that it increases the risk of breast cancer being an immuno suppressant so I am very scared. It also says it can cause weight gain and people have painful injections with huge hives and welts. I looked at tecidferca too and know girl s who couldnt push through the side effects if stomach pain and flushing they were so bad. I am very scared. Please help with any advice especially if you are on the drug. Not sure they are worth the risk.