Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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elevated tumor marker bloodwork
2 years after completing Arimidex and a bilateral mastectomy, my tumor markers are flagged HIGH. Anyone with this experience?? Outcome? Thanks, Carol
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Rague, We Are Wondering About You!
Rague, I have not seen you on the boards for awhile. Are you ok? If you have time or would like to, I would like to hear that everything is ok with you!
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DCIS Newbie
Hi everyone! Recently diagnosed with DCIS. Just need to vent. Found my breast lump while taking a shower. Had mammogram, ultrasound, breast biopsy then DX. Now awaiting results of underarm lymph node biopsy. Course of action to come... Lumpectomy, radiation treatments and anti-hormone drug. If negative on lymph nodes,…
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The dreaded call from Dr. Today
I received call from Dr. Today.The tumors was full of Cancer.I am so numb and heart broken.Right now they are talking hot Chemo.Has anyone of you had this?Going to talk to my reg. Cancer Dr. To.Right now I can barely talk about it.I have only told my husband.Want it to sink in more before telling anyone else.Thanks for…
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Question Regarding Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
After having my mammogram last July I was called back in August for a diagnostic mammo on my right breast. There were some microcalcifications and it was recommended to follow up in 6 months, which I just did. The report stated probably benign so I decided to see a breast surgeon for a second opinion, mainly because my…
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PINK bus-awhile back
I want to thank all of you who rode along with me to my mammo/ ultra sound-recently. I went to my onoclogist and everything IS GREAT-blood labs, cyst got smaller (almost nothing now), mammo and ultrasound (dense tissue) all good. I dont' have to go back for a YEAR> Denise
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Dcis
Hi. Would like to hear from women who have had breast removed but did not have any treatment of reconstruction. Let's get a conversation going.
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Surgery is done.Thanks for bringing the pink bus
Hi everyone.Thanks so much for bringing the pink bus Friday .I sure appriatted it.Surgery went well with laposcopy.Tunors removed.Now I am still waiting on pathology reports.I really could imagine you girls being their with me.On the way their I told my husband to look in mirror at the pink bus.He was really looking.Then I…
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Today is Sea60's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you had a lovely day and all your wishes come true! Jenny
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cococ2008's Birthday was Feb 20!!
Sorry the Birthday wishes are late - Hope you had a wonderful day filled with lots of love! Jenny
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Survivorbc09's Birthday was yesterday (Feb 20)
Happy Belated Birthday!!!! Hope you had a fantastic day - filled with lots of fun & surprises! Jenny
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Happy Belated Birthday DawneHope (20th)
Hoping your Birthday was the Best one yet! Wishing you a great year ahead! Jenny
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New to board - Staying at Hope House while getting radiation
Hi there - I am new to this board but have reading for a while. I was diagnosed on Oct 23rd 2015 with Breast Cancer - Invasive Ductal Carcinoma stage 2 Estrogen Positive. I have completed three surgeries in fours weeks including a reconstruction and reduction. After four weeks to recover and admire my new perky breasts I…
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Today is Boopy of 4's Birthday!
Hope your day is filled with lots of fun and happy surprises! Best wishes for a healthy year! Jenny
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Pink bus
thanks lady's for getting the pink bus ready for tomorrow.I will be thinking of all you lady's tomorrow.It helps so very much.Love you all.And will let you know how it goes.
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PINK bus rolling Friday 2/19/ for ppurdin
Okay Pat gathering up the Sisters in PINK Bus is washed, gazed and ready to go -- Coffee bar in front -- cocktail bar in back Vicki Sam
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Triple Negative - No Chemo????
My wife (age 49) was just diagnosed with TNBC with no lymphnode involvement. Her tumor showed signs of both IDC and DCIS. She had a full lateral mastectomy 3 weeks ago and has expanders in place in preparation for implants. Her oncologist says she does NOT need any further treatment i.e., no chemo, because the size of the…
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alternative to radiation
Friend has been thru round 6 mos of chemo/radiation. Any alternatives to radiation ? She is in bad pain had massive surgery, wound recovery, bad pain in breast area and arm pit.
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Today is Kmennurse's Birthday!
Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fun day - filled with lots of surprises! love, Jenny
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Pathology and a plan at last
Saw my onc on Friday and got my pathology after mastectomy in December. My onco score was 20 so he decided on no chemo...and i was Her2 negative but highly HR positive. I have my Arimidex but I am scared to start it for fear of side effects so I am giving myself the weekend for a little break and then I will start. Reading…
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Pink bus
Thanks for bring the pink bus everyone.I will be having surgery next Friday.Then they will see if tumors are Cancer.wish me luck.I will keep you posted.Love each one of you wonderful women.
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Today is grannabeth's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is everything happy and fun! Best wishes for a wonderful, healthy year!!!! *Jenny
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Saw my onco Tuesday, was nervous.
Pharmaceutical Company approved Opdivo for a year at no cost. But when it was brought up, dr. Said he would go over it if it was approved, but day they called me (BristalMyer), then just b4 5p, Dr's office called to schedule infusion for the next week. By Tuesday I had read everything g on the trials and pleaebos and did…
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Pink Bus for ppurdin -- Wednesday
Hello Everyone, Pat has an appointment scheduled this Wednesday to find out what's going on with her stomach. Let's go with her!!! xoxo Victoria
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How bad is no fluid during aspiration?
Hello Everyone, I had a biopsy done on Friday and the doctor first check to see if it was a cyst but he wasn't able to get any fluid. Is that I really bad sign. I know I've read something about that. Just a little history about myself. I was 1st DX with vulvar cancer 2010 and in 2014 I was dx with kidney cancer. As you can…
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Chemo side effects
I was diagnosed with triple negative on the right and ER/PR positive on the left. Found cancer in the left breast after double mastectomy to deal with mass in the right breast. I began chemo 4 weeks ago. Am having third round of A/C tomorrow. This is really the first time i am scared. I had terrible side effects after the…
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DVT and DIEP reconstruction
Hello. I am 46 years old and has been undergoing treatment of cancer on my right beast. I had chemo, unilateral mastectomy, and recently completed radiation. I'm still healing from radiation wounds but eventually, the next step is a decision on reconstruction. I had DVT 15 years ago after a surgery. A couple of Caesarian…
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Chemo re-scheduled
Hello everyone, Seems like I am constantly asking questions of all of you. Sorry to always have new questions. It seems like I finally get all this cancer stuff down and then another issue pops up. My newest question is: has anyone had chemo rescheduled due to low white count? This is my second one that is being…
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Chemo in stomach
I have been told if they open me up and find out I have Cancer.They will put Chemo in my stomach where tumors are.Has anyone on here had this before.And Do I still take Chemo later.Does it make you sick like other chemo.And do you loss your hair?Thanks everyone.God Bless.
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Possibly reacurance
I had Breast Cancer In July of 2009.I have had several scares since then.But been ok.But now cat scan shows timers in my stomach that is concerning.After 3 specialist and a board of Drs. Looking at scan I see surgeon at Cancer center weds.They haven't come out and said Cancer but said they dint know what is inside of…