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Breasrt mets to bones
8 months ago I was found out my cancer was back in my bones, I live alone, as much as I hurt my depression is harder, cause my dr can give me no kind of life span & I am in pain most of thr time. Anyone else feel this way? Alone stage 4 & depressed not a good combo. Help being alone sucks. Anyone want to tlak. Email me…
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Breast reconstruction surgery?
Hi all, Just looking into getting reconstruction. I am going for my last chemo the 29th... My surgeon wants to do both full masectomy, and my implants removed, with new implants put in. I Have IDC with her2 so i will be doing herceptin after my surgery for the remainder of my year. I am stage 3A I have question about…
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Birthdays >>if I missed-any
I do not get on daily-so to all of those who I have not wished a Happy Birthday-it's usually because it days past... TOO all in past and future Happy Birthday! Denise
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Reconstruction options
Wondered if anyone would give their opinion on the type of reconstruction they decided on. I am 40 years old and fairly thin but PS sàid I could probably do a lat flap.its either that or implants. I have read the pros and cons as written by the cancer websites but would like to hear some real opinions from those that have…
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How long did you wait for biopsy results?
I am going tomorrow for another breast MRI and biopsy. How long does it normally take to get results? This is going to be a long wait :-(
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breast cancer drains after mastectomy
I've read a lot of comments about the drains after surgery being difficult. Can anyone elaborate on what to expect? My double mastectomy is slated for mid October. Also can you elaborate on pain, recovery period, and what you probably cannot do the first week? Thinking of having someone be with me (move in) first week to…
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Missing this community and an update
Hi my beautiful ladies (and gentlemen), I haven't been here in a long time. I have dealt with a lot the last couple of years. I see there are quite a few new people who have joined and I am sorry the numbers keep growing. I hope everyone is doing well -- will be catching up. I've been doing alright. Survivorship is very…
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IDC, BRCA +, bilateral mastectomy in 2 weeks
IDC, BRCA +. Bilateral mastectomy scheduled in 2 weeks. Preop apts with breast surgeon and plastic surgeon next week. The following week apt with OB/GYN ONC to discuSS ovaries and tubes removed. So overwhelmed. ER +, PR- and still waiting on HER 2 results. Can anyone advise. So emotional right now. Thanks. B
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Breast infection
Five weeks after lumpectomy and breast reduction. Am having pain, redness, infection in one breast. Pain is disrupting day to day activities. Been going on for 3 weeks. Anybody else have this problem?
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triple positive. doing chemo before surgery and then after surgery. is cocktail of chemo the same
cocktail of chemo the same each time? Presently on perjeta, herceptin, and taxotere for neoadjuvant therapy.
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breast cancer and lymph nodes
I'm triple positive invasive right breast ductal carcinoma. In reading my right breast ultrasound, it states ancillary nodes do not appear swollen. My bilateral MRI states the same along with internal mammary nodes do not appear swollen. Wonder if anyone knows answer to this: would these nodes remain swollen if cancer…
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Scared might have breast cancer
Hi, my name is Amanda and I'm 41 years old. I was having some pain in my right breast and I have complexed cysts in left. I went for my annual mammo and was sent for an ultrasound due to "severe density". The radiologist found some small cysts in right breast but was not content with his findings and sent me for an MRI…
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Great article generating Breast Cancer Awareness
Hello, I am Pam Labelle, and I am a Breast Cancer Survivor. I am new to the site and wanted to share an article I think could be useful to women around the U.S. The article is called: 186 Centers offering Free Mammograms & Free Breast Cancer Screening Across the U.S. Link:…
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Today is cavediver's Birthday!
Celebrate BIG! Hope your day is everything you're wishing for! Jenny
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Today is Aysemari's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way - hope you have a wonderful day! Jenny
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Happy Belated Birthday Andi44! (Sept 8)
Sending late wishes your way - hope your day was filled with everything you love best! ...and your year ahead is healthy & happy! Jenny
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Happy Belated Birthday JuJuBezz! (Sept 7)
Hope you had a fantastic day - and your year ahead is filled with happiness, health & love! Jenny
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Acceptable Margin Limits
I was looking over my pathology reports and finally after four years noticed my margin amounts after my BMX with no reconstruction. I don't have an onocologist and my breast surgeon moved away somewhere years ago. What do you all know what is an acceptable limit for margins after a BMX? I am just curious since I have no…
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TNBC - Taxotere and Cytoxin
Hello, new to this board but not new to cancer (TNBC is my 4th cancer - 39 yrs old) I was wondering if anyone has experienced an increased sensitivity in their teeth to hot and cold with this Chemo combination? also nerve pain in the teeth a few days following treatment? Thanks
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Colonoscopy
I know this is off topic, but I'm getting my first colonoscopy tomorrow morning. I'm SO HUNGRY right now and I haven't even started with the infamous cleansing drinks. I'm getting all my CT scans at the end of the month (3 years post BC) and I figured I might as well get this done beforehand. I have a family history on…
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Happy*Happy Belated Birthday Maggiemay (Sept 3)
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! Hope your day was fantastic & filled with lots of fun & tons of love! So sorry I was late posting.... much love, Jenny
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Swelling during radiation
Hello! I'm new to these boards but was diagnosed in June. I had a lumpectomy June 30 - 1.8 cm tumor plus they removed a hematoma that had developed from my biopsy. Recovery from my surgery went fine and I healed well. No chemotherapy but I started radiation last week and have had six treatments so far. The treated breast…
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Casting for Recovery -
I found out a little while ago that I got accepted for the Retreat in Valentine, NE in Oct.! For those of you who do not know of Casting for Recovery - it is a National Organization for women who are BC survivors. It is a weekend for fellowship and learning about flyfishing and meeting other BC survivors in a safe Retreat…
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Radiation therapy leaving me with a burnt sence in my olfactory
I started Radiation therapy last week. I just completed my 6th radiation treatment, and I am experiencing a strong burnt smell in my olfactory. The smell is constant and makes me nauseated. Has anyone else experienced this side effect from the radiation therapy? If so, how are you coping with it?
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carboplatin
I was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer in May 2015. I have had 4 doses of A/C every two weeks.Now I am getting taxol for 12 weeks. The tumor has not responded to the chemo. I will be getting 2 doses of carboplatin to try and shrink the tumor. Can anyone told me the side effects they may have gotten from…