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Pain Under Arm at Surgery Site
Hi, everyone! Haven't written on the board much but follow everyone very closely! I am a 1 year survivor of Stage 2A IDC 1/1 node involvement had Chemo/Radiation with many complications, but made it through and am dealing with the aftermath pretty darn good!!! What I have a question about is that several weeks ago I had a…
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Medicare and Vitamin D Tests
I had a Vitamin D test last year and Medicare refused to pay for it. I was told by the billing and coding department that Medicare never pays for it. I called Medicare and was told, yes, Medicare can pay for it. I asked about how the clinic should bill it and code and Medicare would not tell me. Because of the bad service…
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New here...scared...not yet diagnosed
Hello everyone! My name is Katie and I'm a 28 year old mother of 5 children ages 10,7,5,3, and 5 months. I am currently breastfeeding and discovered a mass like area along the armpit side of my left breast. I initially thought it was a clogged milk duct and have been massaging, pumping, doing all the things to try and…
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Today is Kmennurse's Birthday!
Happy*Happy*HAPPY Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way for a fantastic day! much love, Jenny
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Yesterday - Feb 12 was grannabeth's Birthday!!!!
Happy Belated Wishes (so sorry I'm late!!!!) Hope you had a wonderful day - filled with lots of fun and happy surprises! Wishing you a year full of health, happiness & love! -Jenny
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Neulasta
Was wondering if anyone has had neulasta injections after chemo to keep white counts higher. What side effects go with it. Thank you
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Newly Diganosed
I was diagnosed a few weeks ago. I found a lump in the axillary Tail of Spence tissue. A number of people said "most lumps are nothing, maybe you should wait and see if it goes away". Obviously, glad I did not take that advice. Biopsy came back cancer. I don't know anything more yet because due to the location a larger…
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OT - Be care about calls asking about your kids vaccinations
Don't know if there is an issue or not but Hubby got a call on his work phone (not his personal phone) this morning wanting to know the status of vaccines for his children under 18. (Our youngest is 36.). He asked who they were and how they got that number. 'They' said they were something with ' - - Disease Control' and…
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Breast Cancer and low Vitamin D
Can someone tell me how low Vitamin D is associated with Breast Cancer. I am on 5,000 mg. gel pill onced a week and PC doc is going to increase it more. I forgot to ask the nurse when she called to how much more. I was on 5,000 mg. before I knew I had Breast Cancer. Probably had it then but did not know. Anybody else that…
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"7" years ago
This week is what was the start of MY BC- stared SeVENN years ago. I just had my now annual mammo and ultr sound-appt next week but letters stating all is well. Denise
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Not good
Just had the most disastrous day. Went for my 3 monthly bone scan (last one was NED!) This one was not. They blew a vein with the injection, very scary, then the scan glowed pure white on my left shoulder (yes I have had pain there) also whole spine and pelvis. THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PLEASE HELP ME!!!! PET scan explained?
Anybody out there tonight?? I am desparately devastated and not certain if I should be yet...and ---I am losing my grip and my sanity. No other way to explain it. Long story short..I had my PET scan and CT scan and bloodwork and such as part of my "annual" checkup. I have only been 2 years cancer free..well maybe not.…
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Just diagnosed
I was just diagnosed with infiltrating breast cancer & a benign tumor in the same breast. Tomorrow I'll be seeing the surgeon & 2-12 I'll be seeing the oncologist. The nurse said they will try to shrink the tumors before I have any surgery. I am worried because I have no one for support. I live with my daughter & grandson,…
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Saw the new Onco
I was told there is nothing more they can do no trails and no drugs to try. This is all because they are basing treatment on records that wrote me off as died lady walking. Forgive me it is very much wrong i am still breathing and will contunie to fight.
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Travel.
I have just been notified that my brother has to go into hospice or have a hospice caregiver with him. I am due to start the next round of my chemo (taxol) on Monday,February 9. Of course this all happens on the weekend. Has anyone else traveled while taking chemo. I have already inquired in regards to traveling while on…
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O.T. snow snow and more snow here in NYS -how about where you are?
it was 8 below this am and we've used all our snow days aleady for this winter (I work for special ed school) -as well as most schools in the area. Denise
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Sore toenails from Taxol
I am diabetic and having tenderness on several toes. I have had 4 treatments of Taxol and am wondering if this is a side effect. I have heard that some people lose their toenails/fingernails and am worried about infection from my diabetes(typs 1 for 46 years).
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Do you need a drain belt?
Before my bilateral mastectomy last week, I bought 2 drain camisoles and a drain belt from the American Cancer Society. I wore the camisoles day and night, but only wore the drain belt while I showered, so it’s extremely clean and only very gently used. I got my drains out on day 6 after surgery, so the drain belt just…
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3 yrs out now but
today they gave me a script for 60 percocet and made an appt at Huntsman Cancer Center for Tues. All after a MRI. I suspect it's back and spread ya think?
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NewFlower Needs Our Prayers and Good Thoughts
New Flower has been going thru a rough spot and wasn't doing very well, hence her absence from the boards. She is now doing a trial. Her latest scans showed continuous progression with cancer now in bones on both sides, including ribs, skeleton and femurs, and moved to her liver Lets wish her well and let her know we all…
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Arimidex for more than 5 years?
Hi, my onco said I could come off Arimidex after 5 yrs which is coming up in a few months. He said it won't do any good after that. When I first met him last Sept as I had moved and needed new onco he said the Arimidex puts the cancer cells to sleep and I could stay on as long as I like. Now he says to come off. The breast…
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Drains out! Bring on the celebrating!
Hello, all -- Traci here! I'm thrilled to share that I had my first followup with my surgeon today, and he removed the drains! Hallelujah! I'm still in a good bit of pain, but at least don't feel like I'm carrying around 2 alien parasites everywhere I go, and have a better chance of finding a comfortable position to sleep.…
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Has anybody heard anything about
Has anybody heard anything about mommaellen. The last time she posted anything she was going off of all treatments and going to hospice. I have tried PM her but know response. Hope nothing bad has happenend to her and she still is fighting. Worried, Pixie
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I booked pink bus but Dr changed my appt
I was suppose to have an appt on Thursday- I called Wed to confrim (LIKE I always do) and they said yes..I got a call about 20 mins later saying the Dr wont' be in and had to cancel it. (I HAD put in for half sick day at work-so told my boss I would be in) then I get a call from Dr saying can you come in this afternoon? I…
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Adriamycin leak from port
Has anyone experienced a leak of Adriamycin from port? Six days aftet chemo I developed a spreading red rash, itches a great deal and skin is starting to flake off. I've been put on a 10 day regiment of antibiotics. My port was not used for yesterday's infusion. Will see surgeon for possible port removal if the rash isn't…
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Where's my hair?????
I finished chemo in August 2013. My hair is still very thin on top and sides, but I have extremely thin hair with bald spots in back. Anyone else have this problem? Would appreciate any suggestions on a resolution for this. Got suggestions? Sandy
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Today is Tommaseena's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day - filled with lots of laughter, light & Love! -Jenny
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new diagnosis invasive ductal carcinoma
I"ve recently been diagnosed with i Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in one breast and ductal carcinoma in the other breast. I am reaching out for a better understanding of all of this and am seeking information on treatment options that are not as harsh as chemo. please help
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Glad to see you online, New Flower!
So glad to see you online! It seems like its been awhile? I get so confused. How are you doing?
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New here and looking for people who get it and can help
Hello everyone, I've been reading your posts for the past few days. I wish I knew about these discussion boards earlier because you all seem to be inspirational and so willing to help others. Although I'm not quite sure I would have had the energy to post sooner than this, About me - I was diagnosed with Stage IIb in July…