Breast Cancer
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OFF TOPIC annual colonscopy Monday...# 26th ---update
I have colitis and monday I go in for my 26th one-not that I am couting... ahhhh Prep is the killer , not the test. THE prep makes me feel like I imagine a junkie...hot sweats, chills, dry heaves etc...same every year for 22 yrs now...they say the prep is better this year....we'll see Denise
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Birthdays
I was off the grid for 10 days (camping, no service of any type) Happy Birthday to all I missed while Away. Denise
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It has been 2 yrs.
@ years next week since I stopped TAMOXIFN..... it was a long 5 years... Denise
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depression and arimidex
Hi, I just found this site today. I'm wondering if anyone has been experiencing depression since being on Arimidex? I am an almost 2 year survivor. I had a lumpectomy in 2013 and radiation after that. I have been on Arimidex for almost 2 years now. The first year was a breeze, I suffered almost no side effects. After year…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I have recently been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer-grade 3. I am presently waiting on a genetic test to come back and expect the results today or tomrorow. If my test is negative from what I understand I can choose to have a lumpectomy with six weeks of radiation or a mastectomy. Chemo was not discussed with…
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triple positive
I'm Bev and triple positive on ER, PR, and HER2. Anyone else out there in same boat that can share their experience? I'm grade 3, aggressive ductal. 3.2cm size. Start chemo tomorrow. Taxotere, perjeta, herceptin. Thanks!
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Post Masectomy, lymph node removal pain a year later ?
Dear all... any input would be appreciated. Last year I was diagnosed with DC IS breast cancer, on my right side. I chose to have a Masectomy, which included removal of lymph nodes under my arm. Of course, initially, I had pain in my arm pit.. no other post surgical issues.. This week the pain under my armpit has been…
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Today is MsSunshine's Birthday!
Sending BIG wishes your way - hope you have a fantastic day!!! much love, Jenny
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Today is KathiM's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day - and a very happy, healthly year! much love, Jenny
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Saw the pulmonary specialist yesterday and had bronchoscopy today
Just wanted to update everyone who is following my story. I saw the pulmonary specialist yesterday. I don't know if I only heard what I wanted to hear or if the oncologist down-played things until he had a consult. Lots of changes between the CT in May and the PET a couple of weeks ago. Today I had a bronchoscopy under…
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Zeolite Enhanced with DHQ..??? Yes or No??
I have read a lot about this Zeolite, and I a wondering if it can really kill cancer cells? Does anyone have any experience with this? Thank you!
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75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Next Monday the 75th Sturgis Rally officially starts so am asking again if anyone is coming. As this is the 75th one more than a 1,000,000 (as more than a million) are expected this year. So far it does seem like there are more bikers here already than usual before a Rally. No, I don't normally go to Sturgis during Rally…
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DCIS
I am new to this site. I was diagnosed April 15 with DCIS. I had a double mastectomy on May 5. Is there anyone that has had DCIS?
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When can you say out loud you are cancer free ?
I had a bilateral masectomy last December. I have two more treatments of Herceptin. My port comes out September 11th. When can you say you are cancer free. Ever ? Is it remission ? What is this stage of my life called beside ? So glad to be near the end. So grateful !!!!
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Wilms Tumour aged 2.5 and Breast Cancer aged 44.5
I had Breast Cancer in 2008 at age 44 and I had Wilms Tumour when two and a half years old. I recently read that there is a link between the two. I had lots of chest x rays as a child and apparently this may have a bearing on it. I had invasive breast cancer and had chemo matectomy and radio and now on tamoxifen. I had no…
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newly diagnosed
HI, I'm Bev. I was diagnosed on the 13th of this month. Grade 3 aggressive ER/PR/HER2-neu positive of the right breast. Start chemo on Friday. Have chest port placed tomorrow. Have had pain on my right side chest area for a while, but no one seems concerned with it. Will have (I am assuming) tomorrow a chest x ray. How can…
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New here
Hi... I am just beginning this journey and I feel like things are going so fast. I am really overwhelmed in a sense. I feel like my life is falling apart and everyone around me that I was sure would be by my side isn't. I just question how can I do this alone and still take care of my son's. Any advice?
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New here with question
Hi. My name is Jennifer and i was diagnosed with BC last July(2014),ER Pos stage3. I have had a Mastectomy on the left breast and lymph nodes removed,4 months of chemo and 25 radiation treatments which just ended last March. I am currently on Zolodex shots monthly and Extemestane25mgs daily. I am to have a offerectomy…
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hand numbness
hello im a breast cancer survivor last 8 years. im done mastectomy on my left side. i dont hav any pill to take as my DCIS IS NOT CANCER hormone depend. i had done my chemotheraphy. so far so good, juz followed normal medical check up. But recently I hav aproblem- 1) i feel my left chest heavy- i had done ecg- good for…
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Visiting California
Hi. It's been a long time! I was diagnosed with stage III bc in 2008. I am on my second five year round of Arimidex and it seems to be holding the beast at bay. I will be in Irvine, CA Aug 4 and am hoping to have brunch with some sisters. If you;d like to get together, pm me. xoxoxoxoxo Lynn
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Bone pain after ending radiation
My last radiation was a week ago today. I have been having achy bone pain in my legs and my back and neck. Should I be concerned or is it possibly from all the treatments .. I'm still on herceptin and tomixifen too. But its hard to know what's normal right now after chemo and radiation . I had bone pain during aggressive…
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New diagnosis need help
hello I am 30 yrs old and diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma In the right breast. Saw two breast surgeon and one recommend double mastectomy and the other one says lumpectectomy with radiation. Mri showed lump to be 1.7x1.3 and positive for estrogen and progesterone. I have no family history And having hard…
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Ovary pain
I finished radiation last Thursday. I still have herceptin til end of year.. Will take tomoxifen for ten years. Have started having ovary pains. i have been in menopause because of chemo. Can anyone relate.. Thanks mary
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Ovary pain
I finished radiation last Thursday. I still have herceptin til end of year.. Will take tomoxifen for ten years. Have started having ovary pains. i have been in menopause because of chemo. Can anyone relate.. Thanks mary
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Wig reimbursement!
My fricken Insurance sucks... they said they reimburse my for the wig i bought.. even if it is out of network.... I had a prescription, and sent them all the info, reciepts, etc... And they won't give me anything.... Is there anything out there for cancer patients that can help with this.... my stupid insurance, is Cigna!…
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after much thinking
after much thinking i decided that this is a perfect opportunity to tell my story and let outsiders see how it is to live with cancer. I got to thinking that maybe i could help one person then it would make it worth it all. a person with or with out cancer. so i started a blog i would like to invite you guys to read it and…
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Meta plastic spindlecell carcinoma
hello, I am hoping to find out information on this rare form of cancer. My 25 year old daughter was just diagnosed with this type of cancer. There is not a lot of information on the Internet and what I can find is somewhat dated. If you have this type of cancer or know of anyone that does I would appreciate any info on…
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Happy Birthday DisneyFan2008!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day - and a year filled with happiness, health & love! *Jenny
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Lots of things going on and now a rash?
Hi everyone, i don't generally ally post here, but have a question. I developed a lump that was painful near my sternum. CT scan did't reveal anything, so my oncologist scheduled a bone scan. Had the bone scan on Friday and am awaiting the results. Also, about two weeks ago, I switched my meds to aromasin due to the fact…
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Happy Birthday Lighthouse 7
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with tons of fun & loads of happiness! Celebrate! *jenny