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I had Estrogen + what vitamins or other meds do you take
I've been on femara now 1 month and so far so good joint pain but i can handle it so far, onc.Dr. told me i could take anything, if i needed something for headaches or sinuses well the only other thing I'm taking now is 1000mg12 100mg B6 and i was taking 1000mg of D but i had started having breakouts from it is there a…
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Newly diagnosed seeking info
Hello, I'm visiting from CSN's head and neck board because my best friend's mother was just diagnosed with breast cancer following an abnormal mammogram followed up by an ultrasound and then biopsy. As I understand it the tumor is grade 1 (of 3?) and .42 cm. She'll be treated at the very well regarded breast cancer center…
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Tomaxafin and the Fun Beginning
Soon to begin Tamoxafin and reading alot of the side affects, etc. and getting nervous. Do they run frequent blood test on you to evaluate your blood for clotting, Do they run any tests in your pelvic area to see what's happening down there. I've read alot on line and these chats and it seems alot of ladies end up having…
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Wish I had better news :(
Well, my PET scan revealed why I'm in so much pain and my tumor markers are on the rise :( The Xeloda that I've been taking for 6 months has not been working. My cancer has spread from two areas of my spine into three more areas, back into my lymph nodes, including my supraclavicular node, and into my hip :( The news was…
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Lovely night in the Emergency
So lefty is still on strike... my right nipple looks great but my left one is at it again. I was feeling lousy and it turns out I had an infection. A few day ago I noticed my breast getting red and hot to the touch but my appointment with my plastic surgeon was still weeks away. Last night I ended up going to the emergency…
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BRCA1 gene mutation
I had genetic testing a while back & got my results that I am positive for the BRCA1 gene. This upsets me most because I have two young, beautiful, spunky little daughters. My mom had breast cancer also, and her mom died of ovarian cancer when she was 52. I have my appointment with my gynecologist the first week of July to…
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im 14 and my mom died of breast cancer
Last year my mom passed away after a very long cancer experience. She was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 4 then went into remission when I was 7. And when I turned 8 the cancer came back, but in her spine and got worse and worse. When I turned 13 it spread to the liver and about a week later she passed away.…
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Confuse and I need your help
Hi Sisters, I need your help on understanding my cancer type. When I was first dx my pathology report said inflammatory carcinoma but the information I got from my onc says infiltrating intraductal carcinoma high grade with axillary lymph node involvement adenocarcinoma which is estrogen receptor positive and progestereron…
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Have an awesome day everyone!!!
Have an awesome Friday everyone!!! Hugs, Ticky
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Silicone Implants before Radiation?
Hi everyone, First I want to thank everyone for the advice and support.Your kind words have ment so much and today has been a much better day.I know that I will walk into my first chemo treatment with the same faith that I have had since being diagnosed and walk out of my last faith still intact. I had an appointment with…
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Not flunking rads.....out of school suspension
So, I had my 28th, and last, regular radiation treatment today BUT just as I expected I did not get my markings for my boosts and was told not to reappear at the center until Monday. Even then he made no promises and said he might not do anything until Wednesday, wonder what happens on Wed? Do we wait until Friday if he's…
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Pain from lymph node removal
Just joined - please, if anyone out there has had the same problem I have, I need your help. Had 6 months chemo, lumpectomy left breast, lymph node removal, followed by radiation. Surgery was last May. I have persistent pain under the arm, spreading down the rib cage and towards the back. Burning sensation under the arm…
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Anti-depressants
I finally gave in and went to my doc about stress etc. He's going to prescribe and SSRI and I remember seeing here that some were better with our hormone drugs than others. I'm taking anastrozole (arimidex) and wondering if anyone has any insight. I'm thinking lexapro was good and he's prescribing wellbutrin as well. My…
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#7 chemo Tomorrow (Taxol) and I want to say.....
Thank you for all the support you have given me. I was the one who asked if I needed pampers during chemo. And now I laugh about it. Doesn't it feel good to laugh about a bad situation? I will have my #7 Taxol treatment tomorrow. Then to #8 - last one! Amen to that! I sometimes wish you guys lived closer to me. I would…
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Port ????????????????????????????????????
I just got a Bard power port put in on the 20th . Still have pain and they put it in the middle of chest why? Why not on side? How long should it be sore?
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My first chemo
I think I could have driven myself but I was more relaxed I guess, and enjoy talking with driver/friend. It went without a problem. I'm pleasantly surprised. Maybe the problems are yet to come, hopefully NOT! The nurses and staff are wonderful in the small city I go to. Since it was first time, I was there 4 and 1/2 hours.…
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First oral chemo yesterday..
Okay ladies...I'm officially on oral chemo for my recurrence of TNBC......A clinical trial that is in phase II ... went to my cancer center yesterday to receive my first dose of 5 capsules..Oh they were the prettiest color....chocolate brown! Interesting how they do this...I took a Zofran then had to wait 30 minutes...…
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Asking for good thoughts
I am asking for good thoughts for my neighbor and friend. She is having surgery tomorrow for a tumor on her ovaries. She is 82 and not in the best health. They will not know if it is cancer until it is removed. I will not be able to visit her because she had to go to a hospital 150 miles from here just in case. Hugs,…
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LAST CHEMO TREATMENT ANIXETY (New to Site)
For anyone out there that has had Chemo (alot I am sure). I am first of all new to this site - you guys seem awesome. My question is I am having #4 and final treatment tomorrow, all of you out there are or did you have such an anxiety. I had fear on the 3rd one but for whatever reason I am really have fears on this one.…
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BREAST CANCER DETECTION BILL PASSES SENATE
http://www.senatorsimitian.com/entry/breast_cancer_detection_bill_passes_senate/ California bill that may help increase access to MRI!
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Now I know you will think I am crazy...
if you are not already doing so (: But here's what happened I went in search for a house and instead I found a home for me and my 4 kitties. This is crazy but it feels perfectly right. I met my soul mate!!! It's only been 2 weeks and (hold on to your seats) - we live together!!! But we are both totally comfortable with and…
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Tomoxafen
I soon will begin taking tomaxafen and the blood clot thing really worries me. I have the world's ugliest legs with veins and purple blotches, etc. Had my left stripped 15 years ago and now 50. Never had any testing done but have always had a fear that I would have circulataion problems, clots, etc. so taking this…
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So excited! Got my new tooth today.....
You know, we old folks have so little to make us happy.....ROFLMAO!!!! (My teeth took a beating during cancer treatments...sigh...this is just another in a long line of crowns since treatment....) Hugs, Kathi
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Introducing myself
Hi Everyone...My name is Mary I am 38 year old mother of 5.On June 6 I had a Bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction (Tissue expanders). I was diagnosed May 19 with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Grade 2 and 3 T2 I had 2 tumors close together and the total size was 2.4cm with a 1 mm clear margin (I had very small breast)I am…
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Wish me luck! Here I go with the new chemo drug!
Just got the call...I've been approved and accepted into this investigational trial, oral chemo....first dose is at 2:30 EST today....had a zillion tests to qualify and I did it! YEAH! I'm excited about getting this drug into my body to start fighting the beast! And apprehensive at the same time...wasn't expecting it to be…
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Test results...
So I had a biopsy 2 weeks ago. Dr took a piece of my uterus. She said she did not think it was cancer...but just to be sure... Yup, that's what they said about my breast... Anyway, she said to call in 2 weeks and I could get the results over the phone. So I called - it's been 2 weeks...the Dr isn't in and they don't have…
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Can you believe this? NO CHEMO!!!!
Hi everyone, I am so happy to report that after my surgery both breast have been removed. Nodes and tissue clean!!! After invasive lobular ca stage 2.... NO CHEMO!!! is like a miracle!! my doctor couldn't believe, I do ;) ) prayers are so powerful.... I AM SO HAPPY!!! I got my implants, smooth recovery, painful but not so…
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Flunking radiation
So it is looking like I may not be a rad grad on 6/30 as earlier planned. Was told on Monday when I saw my RO that I am to have nothing touch my skin but the breeze from a fan and that he will check me on Thursday when I am supposed to get my last regular treatment and markings for boosts to see if he is going to stop…
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Triple negative right bc
I was diagnosed with triple negative right breast cancer stage 2 grade 3 clear borders and 0.26 microscopic lymph node involvement in 1 out 2 lymph nodes. I had a bilateral mastectomy and the ACT chemo protocol which I finished 2 weeks ago. Now the radiologist oncologist of the group suggested that I have 5 days a week for…
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allergic to taxotere
Well I went for cycle 2 of my cytoxan and taxotere on 6-17. Within just a minute or two, I felt funny.. I guess I started to turn "purple". I was given o2 and i.v. benadryl and the treatment was stopped for a bit. When they started again I was able to get up to 100 drips per minute,but I started to have back and chest…