Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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The non-perscription/home remedy/strange that it worked/ kinds of things that work for you
Hi Im new to the site. I was diagnosed IDC stage for 1993. Im in my second year cancer free. Id like to share and learn about some of the different things that have worked for us during our journeys.. For instance when I was bald my scalp was dry, itchy etc. Nothing in a jar seemed to work and my doctor had very little…
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My ornament came today!!!!
I just received a box from my ornament buddy "greeneyed girl". It was filled with treats from the Northwest. I am so happy, I love love love chocolate and Almond Rocha has been my favorite Christmas candy since I was a little girl. And you are so right the bell snowman ornament is soo me. I can't wait to hang it on the…
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Why does my friends doctor have her on Herceptin when she is triple neg?
HI everyone. I just got a xmas letter from a friend and she is saying that she is triple neg, but the doc has her doing Herceptin to "try to kill as many cancer cells as possible". WTH? Has anyone every heard of this? Why go through Herceptin treatment when triple neg? I'm worried this doc might be a quack of some sort.…
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Hot MRI suggestions?
I had my breast MRI on Wednesday. I watched a YouTube video ahead of time, so I knew exactly what to expect. And I had the added bonus of the radio headphones. But I was HOT, and u fortunately, I am extremely heat sensitive. I faint, throw up, or have diarrhea, not necessarily in that order! I did keep telling the tech…
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phyllodes tumor
I have had 2 surgeries in October to remove a low grade maligent tumor in my left breast. The first surgery was done and a second surgery was does because the margins were not sufficient for total removal. i have a very sore arm and was assured all was well, this week I recieved a call to go into the cancer treatment…
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Happy Hanakkah and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
I would like to wish a Happy (and safe) Thanksgiving to all who live where it is celebrated it. I would also like to wish a Happy Hanakkah to all the world. A bit of trivia I saw on TV - it will be 77,000+ years before the first day of Hanakkah will fall on America's Thanksgiving. Winyan - The Power Within Susan
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Doctor wants new portacath installed; has anyone had Taxotere successfully without a port?
Hi. Happy Thanksgiving! I just found out that my breast cancer has returned in the lung. The doctors aren't able to do a biopsy of the nodule because it is in the middle of the lung tissue, and my oncologist was worried about a lung surgery delaying the start of chemotherapy. Anyway, I started chemotherapy on Friday…
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Happy Birthday to Ladybug 22 - November 28th
Wishing you the very best on your Birthday Day. Vicki Sam
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU!
Thank you to everyone who has responded to my 'did you opt out of radiation' post. I truly appreciate all the insight and personal experiences. Surgery is scheduled for December 3, so as you can imagine, I'm anxious to get this over with. May today be a day filled with Blessings and Love galore for all of you. It will take…
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Happy Thanksgiving
I want to wish all of my pink sisters and brothers a Happy Thanksgiving. I know that we all are thankful for this site and for each other. Hugs, Georgia PS: Try not to overeat.....lol
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ORNAMENT Exchange is in Full Swing -- Sisters in PINK, please confirm you received my personal ema
So sorry to post .. but, I have had internet issues / router / modem bugs -- for the last 2 weeks. Yikes, the term bugs sounds horrible .. so I am FINALLY up and running - Just a quick check to make sure I address all those of you LOVELY ladies that wanted to participate in our Exchange this season ... yes, thats me !!!!!…
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Happy Happy Happy BELATED Birthday wishes to our dear CAROL aka Camul
Carol, Happy Belated Birthday Dear dear Sister .. I have been having internet issues -- so sorry that I missed posting greetings on your actual Birthday.. Hoping you enjoyed yourself ... Vicki Sam
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Hello new here to Team Pink
Hello I just discovered this forum. I am 42 years old. I was DX with invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast on Oct 8th. Had bilateral mastectomy Oct 28th With expanders put in. I am currently four weeks post op. I will be starting chemo on Dec 13th with four rounds of chemo ( TC) every three weeks. After that…
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Tenderness after Lumectomy?
Hi All! I was diagnosed with Stage 1 IDC. I had a lumpectomy in June (no lymph involvement) and completed 33 rad treatments in August. Healing from the surgery and the rads went well. I still have alot of tenderness in my breast. Im post menopausal, but the best way I can explain it, is it feels similar to the type of…
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Tamoxifen vs. arimidex
I'm just wondering today . . . . I switched FROM Armidex TO Tamoxifen a year ago in an attempt to see if the Arimidex had anything to do with my lack of hair. It didn't. At the time of the switch, my oncologist said Tamoxifen was good for my bones because like the uterus (which I don't have) Tamoxifen acts like estrogen on…
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OT: What's on your Thanksgiving menu?
I know that different parts of the country have their own Thanksgiving traditions, and some of us have traditions from our families going back generations -- I thought it would be fun to hear about them! So, if you're having Thanksgiving at your house this year, tell us what's on your menu? Our menu: * Turkey breast (we're…
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Happy Birthday - Skeezie - November 22nd
CSN group -- I am having internet issues --- so I am sorry to post Birthday greetings for Skeezie. Hoping that you had a wonderful day ... Vicki Sam
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Just beginning this journey
New to breast cancer, but not new to cancer. Had surgery for kidney cancer 1.5 years ago. Had benign tumors removed from neck lymph nodes 1 year ago. Wont know anything for sure until more tests, but I failed the mammo, failed the sonogram, failed the nail gun type biopsy. Saw the breast surgeon. So I'm processing words…
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Port
Getting a port Dec. 6, Dr. says it's a little triangle purple thing. Had my echo Thursday, guess I have to get those every 3 months while doing chemo. I am taking time off for the next week, just been running from the hospital, surgeons, onco. and to tests for the last month. I just needed time to process everything that's…
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how to start local support group?
Hi! I am new to the site - fairly new to breast cancer - diagnosed in July 2013 - lobular carcinoma - left breast mastectomy - in the middle of my 6 cycle chemo. The only breast cancer support group i have found meets only once a month a fair distance from me. I haven't made it to a meeting yet. Is there any good way to…
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two primary cancers: colon and breast.
Hello All, My mother is diagnosed with two cancers, one in Sigmoid colon, and another in Left breast. Surgeries were already done, and 2 rounds of chemotherapies were given for both, breast and colon Recent reports have shows it has spread to liver, and CEA value has consistently increased, currently, 193.2. Her…
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Port for ManWithaMission
Saw my surgeon today and he is putting my port in Nov. 26th. Not sure at what time, probably in the early morning. I will then start my Chemo on Dec. 2nd at 10 am. This is my first port and my wife says it's no big deal. (She had 5 ports put in the first couple of years for her chemo for Kidney Cancer back in 2001.) We…
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My ornament came!
I received a beautiful angel ornament from Barb A. She is just lovely: pewter filigree, glittery wings and holding stars. She is a Give Me Strength ornament. Her message: During times of sorrow, Of tragedy and woe, He will grant you strength, And bear your heavy load. He will send you His angels, Whose powers never waver.…
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Met a young lady
Met a young lady when I went through a Drive-Thru. She was wearing a pink bracelet. I asked her if she had a friend or family with BC and she said her mom was dx in 2006 and had 3 recurrences with it.Her mom is in her early 40's so I told her she must be checked(since 4 in my family had it).She already had a check up and…
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PINK BUS -- For our dear Brother Robert - manwithamission // MRI today, Thursday
Getting a late start as it has started to rain here in Southern California -- darn, we Californian's have a difficult time navigating thru rain drops! .. Didn't get the chance to fill up on Coffee - but, our PINK Bus is gassed up - and on the road in support of our Brother, Robert .. ALL ABOARD -- Strength, Courage and…
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Nashville, Franklin or Cool Springs tennessee plastic surgeon
I am an ovarian cancer survivor with a BRCA2 mutation. I had a double mastectomy 5 years ago in Atlanta. I now live in Pulaski, Tn and am in need of a good plastic Surgeon for a consultation on some problems from my surgery. Can anyone give me the name of someone they like and would recommend for some revisions? Thank you…
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Thyroid problems
Howdy! Next question...anyone have issues with hypothyroidism after treatment? I had chemo, surgery, and radiation. I saw my endocrinologist yesterday for my diabetes and we did a thyroid check since I hadn't had one done in several years. He called today to tell me my thryroid isn't working and I have hypothyroidism. I…
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Great Dr appt today (not BC)
I had a great appt. with my eye Dr/Surgeon this afternoon. Long story short and I will not at this time go into details. I detached a retina and he did surgery on Aug 30 so it's almost 3 mths post op. Is everything perfect - No but have come so far. Anywho, I am doing a LOT better than he expected. Does not want to see me…
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Ductal Carcenoma question- new to forum
I had a lumpectomy for a ductal carcinoma 3 years ago. The surgeon said, When asked if you had cancer, trll them no." Since then my husband was diagnosed and treated for base of tongue cancer. I had to leave my job and move for his treatment therefore I have no insurance. My new PC doc is concerned that I no longer see an…
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Email Scam, On here really?
I am a new member to this site, just joined the other day. I am a survivor of stage 3 breast cancer. This morning I was thrilled to see I got my very first email. However, when I opened it, to my surprise, it was one of those, My friend is an embasedor of such and such a place and he has this much money in an account and…