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to many choices
I have tnbc and have seen 6 different doctors and need a little advise. I will be starting chemo within a week or so and here are the different choices. Hi Check out the differing opinions below. Also, my surgeon cleared me to start chemo and it is important I start very soon. 1. Dr. Taxotere & Carboplatin & no Adriamycin…
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Has anyone gone to Physical therapy to deal with breast and arm swelling (lymphedema)?
I spoke with my doctor on Thursday and asked him what more could I do for the arm and breast swelling that gets worse over the course of the day. By the time I leave the office in the evening, I am removing my watch and can't stand anything on my arm or breast. My affected breast is red but the Onc feels that it is in good…
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Hi everyone, surprise surprise I have a new question...
When it comes time for me to have treatment, do I get to choose what I want, for example, lumpectomy, radiation and Tamoxifen or will I be told, you're getting a mastectomy, along with chemo? who decides, me or a doctor? And will I also be given the choice to remove the "sick" boob or will I be told we need to take both of…
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Are you kidding???? Of course I said YES! Wouldn't you????
So, yesterday I went to a Blues Festival~ wonderful music, good friends, dancing, wine and laughter! It was over 90 degrees, and you will be happy to know that I did not sunburn AT ALL~ even tho I was outside for 8 hours . Sunscreen~ ahhhhhh. I kept the 70SPF in my ice chest, and every 30 mins or so I would mist myself~…
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Aromatase Inhibitors and Vitamin D
Ok, after having my vitamin D level drop to 25 on arimidex, I went to an endocrinologist. She prescribed 5000 IU D3 per day. Finally, my level is 55 (normal). More importantly, I am having less aches--especially less neck pain. Just thought I'd share my news.
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6th day since surgery
still on pain meds....but not as often. The drains (2) are still leaking a bit but home nurse tells me no problem. The other day had leakage on the incision and she told me no problem with that either. Tomorrow I see oncologist and Weds. I see the surgeon. The pain got worse after a day or so home from hospital....I did…
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Did anyone else see this on the news?
I saw on the news this morning that they have come up with a vaccine that will not only treat breast cancer but can also prevent it! It is in animal studies now but will be done in a year. Can that be true? I'm stunned and thrilled if it actually happens. Roseann
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Mast-Reconst-Radiation
Hi All! I don't post that often, but I do come here often to read the posts. You all have been such an inspiration and have helped me on my journey. I'm going to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction at the same time. I will also have radiation treatments. I'm wondering about the recovery time. You see I found out I…
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy ?
Please share your experience with neoadjuvant chemotherapy for IDC and DCIS. Was it helpful in shrinking your tumor?
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Spindle Cell Sarcoma Looking for similar cases
4 years ago my wife Mary had a lumpectomy and it was diagnosed as Spindle Cell Sarcoma, very rare in the Breast. She just underwent a mastectomy as she had a re-occurrence in the same breast, in the same area with a tumor that grew to 3 cm in less then 6 months. Now just 10 weeks later they found a large mass at the base…
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You Guys Are Awesome
Greetings From Texas! I was diagnosed with BC on April 7th and had the bi-lateral with immediate reconstructive on April 30th. So, today I celebrate one month post-op! My chemo is scheduled to begin on June 10th, and I'll go once every three weeks for six treatments and then finish out the year on Herceptin. Not looking…
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New here
Glad to have found this site. I am 4 months out of treatment, but still have lingering aches and pains and wonder if anyone has experienced the same. I had 4 rounds of cytoxan and taxore. My hips and now my knees are very stiff. Anyone else experience the same? Thanks
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Today is Kim59's Birthday!!
I'm sorry this is late Kim-I didn't forget you, I was out of town for an all too brief overnight get-away. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KIM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope all your dreams & wishes come true! ♥ Cat
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Please forgive me if my questions are dumb
But I have another one, maybe two, who knows just yet, anyway can someone please explain to me all about the MRI. I have been told you lay on your stomach, I am a good 40 pounds overweight, I suffer from asthma, laying on my stomach is not an easy thing for me as far as breathing. What can I expect? My MRI is this coming…
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dont like taxotere
i don't like taxotere. finished the three rounds of fec100. this week took the first of three rounds of taxotere. i don't like it. my opinion. thought the fec was bad. this is worse. okay, i've vented.
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Another Disappointing Setback!
Since I last posted about getting 1/3 of the way thru my chemo, I developed a unusual side effect. My hands started stinging, burning, cracking, red palms and swelling. It got so painful I couldn't use them so I called my onc on Saturday. She said that about 10% of chemo patients have this and it means she is going to take…
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Where are you?
Hi, everybody - It's been about 6 months since we last did this, and we've welcomed so many new people since then -- I thought it would be a nice idea to check in again from our little corners of the world, and hear where everyone is typing from. I'm in Los Angeles (born and raised), in the San Fernando Valley. Traci
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financial help?
I have been told over and over by everyone that there is so much help for breast cancer patients!!! I was diagnosed on Christmas Eve and just prior to that lost my job due to the economy!!! I have $2000.00 decuctible for 2009 and 2010!!!! That is $4000.00 on unemployment, paying for cobra and basic living expenses!!!! Does…
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Lumpetomy
I;m new at this so please bare with me. But I just had surgery and was just wondering if its normal if your breast turns completely black and blue. I had surgery on May 12.2010 and just a little worried . Can any boby comment please!! thank you
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Can someone explain to me how they determine what lymph nodes are involved?
I've only been dx so far so I'm totally in the dark about all of this cancer business, can someone explain to me how they know which ones are needing removed and how do they go about finding them? Hope that makes sense, thanks. Ronda
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Got Puffs!!!
What a wonderful feeling - yesterday went and got post mastectomy bra and puffs - felt like the remaining 38D girl now has company. Not ready for prostesis fitting yet but what a wonderful feeling it is to get to this point. Still have some pain and the numbness is there but things are so much better in the past week; I am…
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wrong diagnosis
First I want to say how many beautiful young courageous women are on here. I probably should not even be on here because I am older and have lived to see my grandchildren. But here goes and hope my story will help. I found a 4mm nodule in left breast two years ago and took it to my doctor and to radiology. They did all the…
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Has any one had this much trouble.
First off I am self employed and can't afford Ins, at this time. I dont have a lot of money. Husband in construction (we all know how that is right now).I already have Medical bills coming in for testing that I hope I can pay. That said. I was diagnosed with Inflamitory breast cancer on May 4th after a Mammogram and Ultra…
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New and Grateful to have found this Network!
I am so Happy that I found this site! It feels like I finally found a site that answers many of the questions that I've had about BC treatment. I was diagnosed on March 1, 2010, and had a bilateral mastectomy with tram flap about 4 weeks ago. Unfortunately, my recovery has been delayed because I have two wounds (one on the…
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Lucky me, I was told I have 2 types at once.
My name is Ronda, am 50 years old and was just diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, I have no idea what I'm facing. It's in my right breast and so far I've only had a steriotactic core biopsy and am scheduled for June 1st to meet with an oncologist and am having a MRI on June 2nd. 20…
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******** Your HAHA barbeque joke for Memorial Day *******
Aussie Barbecue JokeAussie Barbie Season After 4 long months of cold and winter, we are finally coming up to summer and Barbecue season. Therefore, it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking as it's the only type of cooking a real man will do, probably because there is an…
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Pizza, The Miracle Drug?
So I have a new theory to share with you all. Since finishing chemo, not only have my periods come back just like before, but the PMS that comes with them, too. Yesterday, I was just raging PMS -- I hated everything and everyone. And I was craving pizza like a madwoman. So I ordered pizza all for me, ate way more than I…
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Friday Evening Funny!!!!
Eileen and her husband Bob went for counseling after 25 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, Eileen went into a passionate, painful tirade listing every problem they had ever had in the 25 years they had been married. She went on and on and on: neglect, lack of intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, feeling…
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microglandular adenosis
Hello everyone...with all your collective wisdom, do any of you have experience with this diagnosis? A friend has just been told her recent breast lump biopsy reveals that she does not have an active breast cancer but instead has this thoughout her breast. Her surgeon and pathologist admit they have never treated a case…
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Breast Cancer!!!
Okay.....I'm truly sorry if I'm "bothering" anyone. It took me forever to even get to this site....TWICE! I just thought that, GOSH! I could have someone/anyone to talk with. Cancer is a horrific thing! Especially in young people. I'm 54, so no big deal, I guess. I received NO response, and when I tried to get back…