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What to do after breast biopsy
I had a very painful and humiliating breast biopsy and I have been told I need surgery to further determine that I have breast cancer. The surgeon mentioned that I need a wire placed inside my breast to find the inserted disc before the surgery. This will also be very painful. Is there any other thing I can do than go…
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down in the dumps
my moods change on a dime. i am trying to talk myself into feeling good and then the bomb hits. like right now. i wake up and think today will be the day that i can do things and then i find myself so tired i have to go and sit down. my doc says it takes about two years for one to begin to feel like themselves again. i…
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tomorrow is the big day
I'm a newby--diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer in Dec, had a lumpectomy which showed multi-focal tumors in my right breast. A masrectomy followed on Jan. 8 and I had clear margins--no radiation--but one positive lymph node. I start chemo tomorrow 4 rounds of AC every 2 weeks, followed by 4 rounds of Taxol every 2…
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New to group
My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in Oct.We are going to CTCA in Chicago for treatment.She just finished treatment #5. She does pretty good after we get back home but she's having trouble coping with it all.She is a very strong person,but with all the meds she has become overwhelmed.
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Under 30 battling breast cancer?
Anyone out there diagnosed with breast cancer in their 20s? Has anyone had children after beating breast cancer? Has anyone had a recurrence of breast cancer after having children?
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bald spots, cosmetic solutions
I am still obsessing about my hair, BUT I am trying to think proactively. Have any of you had thin or bald spots on your hair that did not grow in in time, and what did you do about it? I am thinking that if the thin spots do not grow in, maybe hair weaving, hair integration, extensions or whatever they call them might be…
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biopsy and size of lump
I was just told yesterday that I will need to have a biopsy on my right breast. The doctor made note that my lump is microscopic in size and can not be felt. Could this be good since it is so small that it won't be cancer. Aren't must cancerous lumps large and can be felt? I was told to wear a sports bra after the biopsy,…
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Muscle Soreness Around Port?
Hi, has anyone had any mild muscular soreness around their port? Mine was put in back in January, and I have had no problems since (well, except for the collapsed lung right after it was put in). I have read about possible clots, but my arm and neck feel fine. Just soreness around the port. Any input would be very…
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do your own research before making a decision
I am new to this and I have found that doing your own research helps to come up with the right questions to ask your providers. I was told that only a lumpectomy with lymph node biopsy is all that I needed but with DCIS with invasion that was not the option when I went for a second opinion. Path report showed same and…
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OT: Valentine's Day Plans?
Just for fun, I thought I'd start a thread on Valentine's Day since it's tomorrow. Love to hear about people's plans, if any. Are you doing the whole dinner thing, staying in for a cozy movie, renting a cabin in the mountains, an anti-Valentine's day party with girlfriends, nothing? We don't have reservations yet, but the…
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Mapping and tattooing
Just finished chemo--yeah! Next comes radiation. What does "mapping and tattooing" entail?
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Last One
I had my last herceptin Wednesday. My blood work looked great the onc. going to keep a close eye on me for the next year. I can deal with that God is good and God is great.Just want to let everyone know my good new, clara.
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Well, it has finally happened...
It has finally happened. I have finished treatment! All that remains is for Herceptin infusions every three weeks until late Fall. Had mastectomy, eight rounds of chemo and 28 rounds of radiation. Never in a million years thought I would make it to the end. But I did! I keep thinking...ta-dah!! Now all that remains is for…
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New Here - Q's about BC surgery
Hello Everyone :) Quick introduction here. I'm 39, and was diagnosed with breast cancer (right breast) on January 30, 2009. I found the tumor myself December 30, and screening mammograms MISSED IT COMPLETELY. I have a 2 cm x 1.4 cm invasive ductal carcinoma (grade III) ATTACHED TO a papillary adenocarcinoma in the same…
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Bone Therapy Article in NY Times
Hey guys, I wanted to give a link to this article in the NY Times today. I am very encouraged by this and will be receiving this kind of therapy after my traditional treatments end. Not that anyone is keeping track or anything, but I had a rough couple of days after chemo #3. Nothing serious and I am doing great now, but I…
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Side effects from Faslodex shots after Arimidex
I made it through chemo and radiation fine in 2005. Now it has returned in 1 lymph node that was removed and had clear margins. Thought all would be great. Am now having to take these shots of Faslodex and they are making me feel really weird! Doctor gave me anti anxiety medicine since everything else looks fine. But you…
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Bad Day
HI Friends,I am having a string of bad days. I had my first Chemo injection last Friday. I didn't vomit once, I should be greatful huh. Then how come I feel so down in the dumps. I did call the Cancer Center today, they told me that because I am pre-menopausal the chemo is reacking havock on my hormones. I can't seem to…
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Stereotactic Core Needle Biopsy - PAIN?
Yesterday, I had a Stereotactic Core Needle Biopsy - OUCH! I had a mammogram which looked suspicious, right breast only. My doctor had me go for additional mammography images and an ultrasound of my right breast. The Mammogram impression was an architectural distortion corresponding with a malignant appearing mass.…
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breast reconstruction
I had a right side mastectomy in 2005. I am considering reconstruction but also thinking about having the left breast removed because I am concerned about cancer in that breast. I don't think I'd have a problem being totally flat chested, I'm just tired of the prosthesis everyday. I just think that with no breasts left my…
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Fatigue and Muscle Pain Post Chemo
Hi everyone! I am one month post chemo. I am battling muscle pain from head to toe and lots of fatigue. I am back to work but only 6 hours/day instead of nine. That is helping me maintain and keep going. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, what was recommended? My onc nurse said to keep taking the supplements and walk…
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Breast cancer mets to lungs and bones
Please share with me your experiences regarding this topic.
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lymphodemia
Hello friends I got to one of my apts. today to see my surgeon over my big puffy hand/arm i missed my other to apts. with PT and a ultra sound on my neck vein to check for clots because i missed their message on my phone (kemo-sabe brain) My Dr. says they will do an ultra sound and PT will pump it with kind of an…
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BILL is Baaaaccckkk
Thought you got rid of me did you ? Well, not quite so easy. Finished chemo early in December and finally my hair is starting to come back (my beard too) soft as a baby's hair. Dec 26 had an emergency operation to repair a perforated stomach ulcer (WAY too much chemo for my poor tummy to handle) Surgeon's report reads…
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Cancer Returns
Anyone out there have Breast Cancer return in your bones?? Just got the news that my Breast Cancer after 4yrs has returned and shown up in my pelvis & hip bone. Have never heard of this befor except Elizabeth Edwards and feeling completely alone. Anyone else out there
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Coping with Chemobrain:Johns Hopkins Health
Thought you gals would be interested: Coping With the Mental Side Effects of Chemotherapy You were warned: Be prepared for the possibility of nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss while undergoing chemotherapy. But you were probably not told about that unsettling state of fuzzy thinking, difficulty focusing, and memory…
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nearly
Ladies, I have not posted in a while, but I want to give you all a summary and update. I was diagnosed with breast cancer...tumor like a boiled egg on underarm side of right breast...in May 2007. I did chemo, then bilateral mastectomy with expanders(left side was prophylactic so that I don't live in fear of it coming back…
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becoming obsessed
I am truly becoming obsessed with my hair. I compare myself with all of you whose hair seems to have grown in so much more quickly. I finished chemo on June 20 and my hair started growing in on Sept. 1. It now completely covers my head, but the one problem that really has me depressed is that in the front it is thin (I…
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1 down 3 to go
Hi Friends, I had my first Chemo infusion on friday.I am doing very well. Most of the time I am sleeping. But the anti- nausea drugs are doing there job. I am a liitle afraid of what might still come after the three days of heavy meds are done. has anyone heard from MiMi since her last infusion I have not seen any postings…
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free wigs
If anyone can help me. I would love to have some information on who to contact to get a wig. I think it would help me feel a little more normal. thank you so much
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Watery Eyes
I remember that this was a side effect for some of you...any solutions???