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radiation side effects
Hi, R there different types of radiation therapy for breast cancer and have you ever had or known anyone who has had major complications with radiation. Also I have heard that you will not be able to do any reconstructive surgery after radiation. So how is one supposed to "reconstruct" the area that has been treated with…
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Diagnostic test
Hello All Sisters, I had my routine ultrasound on my right breast Tuesday Feb.3. I had the last one six months ago. No more left breast due to mastectomy. Today, I got the mail saying that there is no suspicious findings. Eventhough the radiologist told me that it looks the same from the last time, it feels a relief when I…
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The Perfect Outfit!
No need for a wig, Bandana or hat No need for cosmetics, now, just fancy that! I go out without donning garters and socks And I don't give a jot for my Lost Flowing Locks. I can go out in public and not bat an eye, Or stand in the Market and Laugh 'till I Cry, With my New Perfect outfit I can do as I please AND it's Bright…
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Just home from bilateral mastectomy.... now what.....
Hi Ladies! Just got home on Monday from having a bilateral mastectomy. The path came back with no additional cancer and clean sentinal nodes, so that was very good news. Boy this has been way more than I ever thought it would be, in my mind I was prepared, I am a nurse and just thought ok I can do this. Boy was it and…
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big fat hand
I have had a nerve that has been hurting in my arm, the Dr. said that is because he probably cut a nerve while taking the 21 axillary lymph nodes. They have been ordering different sizes of sleeves for me and finally got it right after over 2 mo.'s, funny thing i haven't needed it until yesterday when my hand puffed up…
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Space Station
The space station went by in the sky at 7:20 central time. We sat out back and watched it go by. Pretty cool. Three people are on it.
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Back from the doctor
I finally got back home. MY plastic surgeon put 60 more cc's in each side today. Yea!!!!!!!!!!! MY husband is sooooooo proud. I am up to a double "A" now. haha!!! I ventured out with my wig on to the Wal-Mart where my husband and daughter work and I used to work there until I transferred into Management , so I have lots of…
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Port and Chemo
Hi Friends, Today I had my Port put in. I am so tired so this will be very short. I am having my first infusion tomorrow at 10:00 am. I guess they know what they are doing but I can't imagine them trying to press around on my chest to locate the port and insert the needle. It is preety tender. Actually it hurts more in the…
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Are any of you having to put up with this?....feelgood site!
Day 19 without running water. The Bog won't flush and we are using a portable. I had to go to my neighbours' today to have my hair washed (!st time in 2 weeks)... My husband is having a Pity Party all of his own and blaming me for that fact!..........I am totally Knackered after the treatments and Am seldom up before 10 or…
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I am so very tired
Goodmorning everyone! I am just wondering, I have been so tired.. it is 8 days post 2nd chemo treatment and all i want to do is sleep. I have never been one to nap much, but for the last few days I have been sleeping all afternoon and awake a couple ours in the evening and then to bed. I fall asleep during things i am…
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Why me?
I posted a topic a few days ago about my pathology report. Basicly, my surgeon told me that my report stated my biopsy was benign(biopsy was in Aug). I saw my gyn/ oncologist (separate issue) and she stated the report read that I have DCIS. She sent for my pathology slides from the hospital in Nov so that her pathologist…
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Nerve Damage
I am so frustrated. I was diagnosed with DCIS in August. I had my first surgery on 9/29. It was the latt dorsi surgery on the left side with an expander. I ended up with a couple of infections. I am also on Tamoxifen. I have had pain in my back, arm and chest ever since the surgery and have told my ps surgeon this and he…
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Feeling depressed ...
Seems that depression is a popular subject. I have passed one of the major landmarks ... finshed chemo! YIPPEE! Next week I get my port removed and meet with the radiologist. My eyebrows are still thinning. Today I didn't like looking at my bald head in the mirror. Was just generally bummed out. My moods seem to swing ...…
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Should children know
Hi everyone. I have califictaions which tested positive in the biopsy and I am getting a lumpectomy next week and then some radiation treatment. Should I tell my 11 year old daughter and my 14 year old son about the diagnosis. Since I will not get any chemo, there will not be any visible physical signs. My daughter is…
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birad score of 4
Should I be concerned with a birad score of 4. This is all so new to me and since I have already had cancer as a child in my thyroid I am scared, but I have been cancer free for 33 years. Could it be just cysts? I am prone to cysts and where they are looking out on my right breast I did have a lump removed from there over…
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cancer, lymphadema and rock climbing
I had 2 lymph nodes removed and the radiation supposedly didn't hit my lymph nodes. Is there anyone out there who is a rock climber who knows how it would be to start climbing again? My arms felt very heavy the other day....first one and then the other....don't know if that is a sign of potential lymphadema. I finished my…
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Rogaine/Monoxidil
Okay, please allow me to obsess more about my hair. I'm sure I don't have to repeat the whole story, since I have emailed this board so many times about the same subject, but here goes: My hair started growing back on Sept. 1 (my last chemo was June 20). It covers my head and I was able to ditch the wig, but it upsets me…
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Possible Infection, Scared
Hi, all, I just talked to the nurse about my sore throat today. I am to go in for labwork tomorrow--if I can avoid temperature and ER tonight. I am scared. I know some of you have mentioned having infections. I just had my Nulssta shot yesterday. Please let me know anything you can tell me. Thanks
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Learn about Thermography Sat. Feb. 7
Hi All that are interested, This Saturday, Feb. 7, there will be a free educational meeting on Thermography. Thermography is a safe and more effective screening for breast cancer than mammography. Nancy Gardner, PhD from the Bay area will be speaking from 1:00-2:00 PM. Her topics are Learn how to lower your risk factors…
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Newly diagnosted today - IDC level 3
I just got diagnosed this morning. I am so scared I don't even want to google it. I am 41, with 2 boys, the youngest is 2.5. I just want some assurance that I will get over this. I am sure in the next few days I will have more courage to ask questions. I may be going to MD Anderson here in Houston for treatment. How do you…
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Good morning,
Good morning to everyone, I missed all of ya'll yesterday. I was having a "can't get off of the couch day" I was sick the morning time and got kids off to school and didn't get off the couch till later last night. I hope all is well this morning and feeling good. I feel the same way about the weight gain as all of the…
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Depression in husbands
I hope you won't think I'm whining on a site where all of you are going through so much more than I, but I have found everyone here to be very caring, understanding, and helpful. My questions are: do most husbands have serious problems with depression? And how do you get over it? Ever since my wife's diagnosis I have been…
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Blonde Moment or Chemo Brain?
Or am I just going completely mad? Argghhhhhhhh! I get so gormless sometimes I just can't believe what I am thinking or saying (or NOT saying)..My main problem is money, I count it out in the shop and it looks fine to me, then they hand me $20 or $10 or whatever back and look at me like I am am total plank! Maybe I should…
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Re New Info on Bone Strengtheners, Clinical Trials?
To all of you whoe posted on the News from my oncologist, and anyway who knows anything about strengthening bones: are the treatments/trials y'all mentioned for post-chemo only? I am finishing my second TAC treatment (triple negative) and have I am sure already weaker bones. Am scared of bone mets and wondering what I can…
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weight gain too????????????
I had been working out with a personal trainer and actually getting quite buff.....lifting weights, doing treadmill, bike and walking in the hills with my dog. I was active at work also since my job requires lots of walking and lifting,, always on my feet. I was eating nutritionally and doing everything possible for a…
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Another reconstruction question
Okay ladies, I have another question. I know I should be asking my surgeon and I plan to, however I am really looking for the female view so here goes. For those of you who have chosen to have reconstruction I am looking for views on how you feel about the nipple reconstruction or if you opted for the nipple tattoo how…
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Day 2 after treatment.
Today I got up feeling like every muscle and bone in my body had been beatin. I did get some sleep. About 5 hours. Then we all got up and went to church, I felt like I had to just drag myself, but I know I have to be strong. When we get their, our pastor came over to see me and that was it I just fell apart. Maybe no more…
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Thinking of my Pink Sisters
MiMi, Michelle, Jackie, and Moopy, Just a quick line to let you know I am thinking of all of you. I am praying you are doing well after your infusions. I am going for my Chemo teaching session tomorrow so I guess I will having my first infusion soon. Thanks to all of you I will be as prepared as I can be. We went out this…
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side effects of femara
I am a 2 year breast cancer survivor. I was on tamoxifen until about 6 weeks ago when I started femara instead since it is determined that I am now menopausal. I had some hot flashes with the tamoxifen but lately I have been having terrible hot flashes (especially at night)and very achy feet. At the end of the day, it…
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one more hair question
Hi! as some of you know i had my hair buzzed..last week. I've tried to wear my wig a couple times but can't keep it on long because it feels like its pulling on the stubbles.(I did have a little wig hat under it) Do the stubbles fall out also or i think i remember people saying they duct taped them off? If anyone has any…