Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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Anybody else having problems getting here?
For the last 2 days it's been hard to get in here for me - maybe 1 out of 6 or 7 tries does it go through. Anybody else having problems?
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Hate to start my first post with a vent....
So I guess it was bittersweet that I found this site. My partner of 3 years found a lump in one breast about 3 weeks ago now. After a few days of her noticing it she said she wanted to go to the doctor's. That was huge coming from someone who hasn't been in years (and by years I mean about 15 or more for "female" stuff). I…
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(OT) chuckle from my daughter
Just wanted to share what made me LOL last night.... I was at the mall last night with my 9 year old daughter. After a grueling hour in the store "Justice", I was about to lose my mind. I was in the midst of an hour-long hot flash, my hair looked like Bozo, and she wanted to try on every little sparkle/blingy/trendy/ugly/…
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Time for Intros again - our family is ever growing
Hi Ladies and gents, I was diagnosed back in 2009 stage 2 invasive breast cancer. surgeries, chemo, yadi yadi yadda.... and here I am to tell the tale. This board has been my saving grace, especially since I was pretty much going through it on my own - that is, till I found this amazing board. And all of a sudden I was…
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Please,please tell me where my 2 posters are
Hi everyone, I mailed out a 3 piece poster back in september, this was my VERY special birthday present to myself. So far I only got one piece back. I really would like to frame it and marvel at the beautiful souls that have signed it for me. This board has been my lifeline during my treatment. Can you please let me know…
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Skin & Nipple Sparing Double Mastectomy
Hi. I am 44 and having a skin and nipple sparing mastectomy next week for a diagnosis of DCIS that is too large to remove by lumpectomy. This type of procedure with implant reconstruction is supposed to produce a very natural looking breast post reconstruction, The surgeon will only do it if there are no cancer calls found…
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What the heck is this?
Hi pink sisters has anyone experienced this. Lately, my left nipple has been kind of itchy so I figure I need extra lotion vaseline etc. A few days ago my left nipple was itching something fierce and then my breast so I took my t-shirt and rubbed away. My nipple and breast felt tingly so I went to look in the mirror. I…
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Burzynski Institute
Has anyone had any experience with Burzynski Institute in Houston, TX for treatment of breast cancer...or know anyone we may communicate with that has been treated there...my wife has Stage IV breast cancer(mets to sternum/lungs)...reading different sources give conflicting reports...have not actually communicated with…
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Stage 4 breast cancer
My wife has stage 4 breast cancer(metastases to bone/lungs). We are considering going to Burzynski Institute in Houston, Texas for an alternative to her current chemo/RT. Has anyone had any experience at Burzynski personally...or know of anyone who has?...thank you...Dana
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Need to make a decision on recconstruction
Hi - I was diagnosed with DCIS a few weeks ago and am scheduled for a double mastectomy next week. Although the diagnosis is DCIS, the area is too large relative to the size of my breast to do a lumpectomy so they have recommended a mastectomy. Because I am not looking to do a big enhancement, the plastic surgeon has given…
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Need help remembering
I need some help remembering all our Sisters In Pink who are no longer here with us physically but are in Spirit. Once again it's time for me to go to my Retreat and I like to be sure that I remember each during some of the private times while there and during the Inipi (Lakota Sweat Lodge) that is an option that I choose…
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any had hives or unexplained bruising from tamoxifin?
I have had unexplained bruising on both legs and also have hives after 5 months on tamixifin .... local gp dr put me on prednisone for ten days to try to clear it up ... didnt help will try to call oncologist office in Anchorage to see if this is an allergy to the tamoxifin and if so why did it not happen sooner getting…
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Triple Negative Pinks: more good information from Teleconference
I had posted information on a Triple Negative BC: Medical Update Teleconference that was last Tuesday. A number of you were interested, but couldn't make the time. There is a lot more info on it that you can now access (pod cast and ??s and answers. Login to: LBBC.org Scroll down to: From Our Experts (toward left bottom)…
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Gentle hugs and Prayers for " MaggieCat " -- having her biopsy today !!
Positive thoughts -- for you! Hoping all goes well :-) Vicki Sam
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pain after reconstruction
hiya, i was just wondering if anyone out there might know anything about this. i had the recontruction done about 2 1/2 years ago and since then everytime i take a deep breath i have so much pain on the right side. no one knows why it's hurting and the dr.s do not think it's a big deal. anyone have any thoughts on this…
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Have you ever noticed....
I don't mean to mock Seinfeld...it just works out that way. I have grown to think of my experience with chemotherapy as a system reboot. There are no doubt lots of lessons for me to glean through this whole @#$%! cancer journey that with the benefit of hindsight and a decent single malt scotch I may get around to pondering…
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All happening so fast
After several mammograms, MRIs and biopsies, I am told that I no longer have a choice of a lumpectomy. I need a mastectomy on my right breast. I am opting for a bilateral due to my family history. I was diagnosed on March 28, 2012 with DCIS high grade solid comedo and now I am scheduled for surgery on May 1st. Although…
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Miss You Susie09 - How Are You Doing?
Susie, I haven't seen you on in a long time. I hope that everything is alright. We miss your posts on here a lot. ( especially all of your questions that you never answer LOL ) Hugs, Angie
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Aunt Diagnosed- but doctors still have not told us what stage
Hello, My husband's Aunt Eileen recently found out she has breast cancer. The doctor called her and told her OVER THE PHONE!!! So this is not off to a good start by any means. She was informed over two weeks ago now. She has been back to the doctors twice to receive NO additional information. My Mother is a 15 year…
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Cousins Ultrasound results.....
So the Ultrasound was done on Friday and the Dr. says the lump she/they felt was her Rib. Huh? Anyone here that can explain this to me? I don't understand (I have only heard from her via text)
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Any News on HootieGirl/Kat?
I am sure she is taking care of business but I wanted to know if anyone has heard from her. **Hugs** Mary
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Today is Karen0423's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KAREN HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your special day is filled with laughter & love. ♥ Cat
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My hat is off to you all.
One of the things I really like about this discussion board is that we are all in different places at different times in our struggle with this nasty beast. Some days we have chemo brain and others we are functioning fairly well. The beauty of it is that on any given day there is bound to be enough people here with enough…
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Caregiver stressed out
Hi Everyone, I am glad I found this site. I am a 54 yr old man and my wife who is 56 has Breast Cancer. I am mostly the sole care giver and Im about to loose my mind. In 2001 we lost our 14 yr old daughter which I believe started Lindas illness. She was very depressed and was diagnosed in 2003 with Breast Cancer. We went…
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Fluid retention
I had a bilateral mastectomy on April 3rd. Pathology was all clear and my incision is healing nicely. They removed the 4 drains on Thursday April 19. I have a lot of fluid buildup under my arm pits and in the little "dog ears" or skin flaps that were left. They hurt at the end of the day and are uncomfortable the rest of…
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Today is LoveBabyJesus's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LBJ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you a Blessed Day & a year filled with Health, Happiness, & Love. ♥ Cat
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How's our Chen?
Chen- I see you post very rarely any more. How are you doing? Please let us know. I'm thinking of you and hope treatments are going well. Hugs, Suzanne
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Anastrozole
Hi, I have been on anastrozole for two months and am feeling awful. At first I thought it might be the after effects of coming off of prednisone. I was put on that for my lungs from one of the many side effects I had from taxotere....which is a whole other conversation! :( but when I actually looked up the drug and it's…
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Anastrozole
Hi, I have been on anastrozole for two months and am feeling awful. At first I thought it might be the after effects of coming off of prednisone. I was put on that for my lungs from one of the many side effects I had from taxotere....which is a whole other conversation! :( but when I actually looked up the drug and it's…
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About after surgery sneezing
Hi! Every one who knows about after breast cancer, I have sneezing every day many times. Some time when sneezing I feel my expanding breast will break. Before surgery I never had sneezing like this.Of course I'm feeling very tired and the breast is very painful. Hope who knows can tell me some information. Thank you so…