Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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4 days to surgery and rash has developed!
I am scheduled for my surgery on Thursday. Friday night I began with an itchy rash on my back and breast. Now it is spreading, and I fear it looks like shingles! I know I need to see someone tomorrow ASAP, but who should I call - breast surgeon or primary? i can't believe after waiting 12 weeks post neo-chemo and getting…
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Residual breast cancer
My doctors are being evasive...I had a double mastectomy in 2009...but I was just diagnosed w\breast cancer...they continue to refer to it as reoccurrence...however in my mind if tissue wasn't left behind there would not be a reoccurrence...WOULDNT IT BE RESIDUAL BREAST CANCER...?
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prosthesis vs reconstruction feeling
For those who had delayed reconstruction and wore a prosthesis before surgery...Can you please tell me if the reconstructed breasts feel a part of you? I'm considering reconstruction and to me, the prosthesis feels like something I put on, not a part of me. I wonder if reconstructed breasts would feel foreign, at least at…
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Surgery next week - advice?
Hello, friends After 12 weeks post chemo I finally am headed to surgery next Thursday. I will be having an "extended lumpectomy" with a reduction of the unaffected breast at the same time. I have a lot of confidence in both my BS and PS, and not so much in myself. For the most part, I have been very private about my…
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PINK BUS
PINK bus...i have not seen anyone reserve it lately. I will be asking for tag alongs on Thursday for Mammo and MRI (tense tissue). I am going 2/5/16 9:30 am if anyone wants to ride along. Denise
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Zero energy
I've only had 3 chemo treatments & after the third one I am finding I have zero energy. Is this normal? I don't recall feeling this way after the first two. Ugh~ all I can do is lay around & its driving me crazy! Best wishes to everyone~ ♡ Lori
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Tamoxifen and periods
Hi all, just wondering should periods stop while on Tamoxifen. I started taking it 3 weeks ago and would have been due a period in 7 days but low and behold I got a period yesterday (heavy). This morning it has almost gone though, so unsure what caused it, is it normal etc. Anyone else out there who had same problem. (I am…
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any tips on getting prothesis
hello from the snowy north again. It is now nearing six weeks post surgical removal of right breast. During my recovery time I haven't had much luck wearing a bra to support the other breast....basically I have been wearing a tank top with a fibrefill breast form pinned to it....then another tshirt to hold in…
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How to make my doctor consider other ideas ?
Hi. was diagnosed just recently. Starting my Chemo treatment tomorrow. My physician wants me to take Taxol. I have chatted with another doctor who said that Taxotere is also a common drug to be used. I went back to my doctor and she was very unhappy with the fact I talked to other doctors. But on the other hand - she told…
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OT-house fire
O.T. HOUSE FIRE Friday (MY sister)-eveyone out safe and sound. (2 were sleeping @ the time) by chance my sister went back in the house-opened the dryer-(unknown why she did) and flamse shot out. She was able to wake her daughter and grand child (3)-all safe -everything else gone. Denise
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PET SCAN PLEASE HELP!!
Hello Everyone, My husband was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago. He just had a mastectomy to remove the primary cancer and lymph node dissection. Doctors said that he will need PET scan and does anyone know anything about PET scan? Does it mean his cancer is advanced or it is just a normal procedure? Thank you…
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So, who is snowed in?
Over 21 inches so far here- beautiful scenes! I have 4 skiers in the house who are just thrilled - I am, too, knowing that soon they will all take a day to go to the mountain and I will have a day all to myself! Playing board games and put a roast in the slow cooker - how about you?
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Today is ppurdin's Birthday!
Happy * Happy * HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hoping you have a lovely day and your year ahead is filled with HEALTH, happiness & love. Jenny p.s. Hoping all is well and you've gotten some answers!
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Today is Bella Luna's Birthday!
Sending BIG Birthday Wishes your way! Hope you have a fantastic day!!!! And a happy, Healthy year! much love, Jenny
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Happy Belated Birthday Rjjj (Jan 21)
Happy Birthday .... late! (sorry) Hope your day was wonderful - Best wishes for a great year! much love, Jenny
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Stage four breast cancer treated in 2006 now pain in left thigh, one spot for a couple of months int
Hi everyone I am Denise. I was diagnosed and treated for Stage 4 breast cacner in 2006 and have been in remission every since. lately, i have been experiencing intermittent painin my left thigh. when it comes it is painful (10) but it does not last long. sometimes it is 4 times a day other times it can be 20. I have…
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Infection/Cancer?
Hi, I'm not sure where to begin. About two months ago I started having a burning sharp pain in my left armpit that travels down toward my elbow and across my breast down toward my nipple. The pain started to increase but it isn't a constant pain it comes and goes, at times I feel fine but when it hits it hits hard. I have…
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flying
Sorry if there is a duplicate. . I posted the other day and can't find the post at all. So my question was does anyone have advice for traveling and air port security .. I have expanders with metal in them and also my port. I have s letter from plastic surgeon about expanders and have a power port card for my port. Has…
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Decision on Hormone Therapy...
Will have to reconsider.
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traveling
Hello I have TNBC. Just completed my treatments on December 31. I spent last getting chemo, surgery and then radiation. I just booked a vacation to Florida for the end of February. I have that week off. All of a sudden I feel terrified to go. I realize that I will be leaving my support system, my friends, doctors, NP,…
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I want to quit Herceptin!!! help anyone!
Just came from the cardiologist. My muga scan came out in normal range. Yet he still wants me to do a stress test, and he put me on some little pill everyday. 2.5 milligrams. not sure what it is. Now he wants me to do a stress test! I AM SO PISSED. I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT ALL MY LIFE, NEVER HAD HIGH CHOLESTEROL COUNTS. I…
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Cancer a bit OT but good news
I have UC and had my annual (my 25th one) colonoscopy & I rec'd a message all results are good! whoot whoot...I am excited... Denise
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Anger after Chemotherapy and Radiation
My boyfriend’s mother finished chemo and radiation about 4-5 months ago. She had a very hand time with it because during treatment she was going through a hard spot in her marriage. Within the last month or two my boyfriend and I have noticed extreme mood swings. At first we thought it was menopause that was brought on by…
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How much chemo is too much?
Hello, I was diagnosed with stage two Invasive Ductual Carcinoma, one lymph node had cancer. I did a lumpectomy and finish 5 rounds of chemo. Three rounds of FEC and two rounds of Doectaxael. I had had a headache and dizziness for nine days now. My oncologist said to keep drinking lots of water. I am drinking over 2 liters…
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what side effects from radiation?
I just had my first radiation treatment today. I am set to do 6 weeks worth, every weekday. I am having he clavicle area done the whole breast, and armpit, all on my right side. I also have expanders in right now. Has anyone encountered side effects, if so what kind, and especially with the expanders. Help if you can of…
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breast cancer at 22 years old
So tomorrow i have a sonogram and i. Just learning to use the discussion board. Im not quite aure if i am doing this right. Ihave had a swollen lymphnode in my neck for a while and one in the crease of my tthigh and abdomen. Anyways. Point here is i am breast feeding and i had notice a lump under my armpit when i was…
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Is Chemo a Scam?
An aquaintance on facebook made the claim that chemo was a scam. I went through it and I am a survivor so I personally believe in Chemo as a treatment. However I would like the feedback of other survivors who went through chemo.
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One-time
I expect that I will be a one-time visitor here. I myself have experienced advanced stage III lymphoma and, years later, an unrelated stage II prostate cancer. I am currently in full remission with both. I have met BC visitors at the lymphoma board, writing about relatives with lymphoma... A dear friend at church died…
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Not sure what to expect...
This is my first journey down this path so I'm hoping someone can give me some insight. Back in September after my yearly mamo my breast cancer was discovered. Long story short after many failed attempts I've finally gotten my BRCA tests completed and received a call Christmas Eve that the results were negative. My…
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So Many Changes Every day
Choosing paint colors for the walls~ Buying fuzzy kids toys & new balls~ Color my hair red trying to look pretty~ Diet all the time I want to be skinny~ Work really hard and try to move up~ Holidays at starbucks, I like the red cup~ There's a chill in the air falls on the way~ Put on clothes & get ready for the day~…