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Too soon for oncologist?
I'm having my mastectomy/reconstruction surgery on 7/16. Should I go ahead and set up an appointment with an oncologist for a week or two after the surgery? Should I get a second opinion also? (I know two good oncologists.) Thanks for any comments and suggestions!
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To Cathy Sevey
Hi Cathy, I emailed you last month or so and wanted to know where you are now living. Maybe you did not get my email. If you haven't been admitted to the hospital yet, I sure would like to know what hospital you are going to. If I can find a way to come visit you, I sure would like to. You are in my prayers and thoughts…
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Letting you know
I want to thank all of you that gave information for me to pass on to a lady that was referred to me through Reach to Recovery. It seems she won't need to take advantage of it though. Her lump was determined to be a fluid cyst, which was to be drained. I hope the Drs were right. I have't heard from her since and I have…
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Lock Jaw a side effect of chemo or meds?
Hi all, has anyone experienced lock jaw during or after treatment? Sometimes my jaw freezes shut, now and then, no pattern, and usually when I am taking a first bite of any food. My onc is baffled and is sending me to an Ear/Nose/Throat doc. am 3 1/2 yrs into nearly constant treatment for breast cancer. I started out with…
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JulieC
Have you made an appointment with an oncologist yet? Please let us know what is happening - we're all rooting and praying for you. Clara
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Retraction
I need to make a decision as to how to follow my heart & Lord. I had no right to post a message a while ago regarding alt meds. I am not giving out any medical advice anymore as it is the only option I have; it may not be for others. I did not join this site to do such a thing in the first place. Now I feel like I have to…
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hard disicion ahead
Hi all well i had another treatment thursday so rather tired today.My Doc talked to me and told me that once we get this in remission he wants to put me on another treatment plant where i would do chemo about every six to eight weeks but it would be for the rest of my life by the sounds of it.Iam not sure if that is how i…
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rash from lymphedema
I am being treated with massage and compresion bandaging but my arm is so very itchy. We have tried all kinds of lotion, pwd,etc but still have terrible itching so that I have to removed the bandage 10 hrs after it is put on. Does anyone have any ideas---we live in Fl and it is very hot and I try to always be in air…
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losing insurance
I lost my insurance because of divorce (I had just completed treatment for breast cancer). I found group insurance that would cover me, but I recently got word that the insurance company is cancelling the policy. I can't find any other insurance that will take me. I would consider moving to another state if there are more…