Breast Cancer
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Surgery is done
I was in hospital 5 days.They made the long incision.From bottom of breast all the way down.And I mean all the way down.They removed several tumors,Lymph nodes fatty lining of stomach that we knew had Cancer.Now they don't think it's Ovarian Cancer.So they are reasurchingit more with pathologist .Then I will start Chemo.I…
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lump under incision site
I had a lumpectomy for DCIS at stage 0 in Nov. 2015 then radiation for 4 wks. I had a six month mammo to check breast this last wk..the radiologist made me very uncomfortable. he saw the lump at incision on mammo so gave me an ultrasound. he drilled me. i told him my radiation dr. at my follow up told me it was scar…
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As done as it gets!
While we are never "done" with this breast cancer thing, I have decided to DC Tamoxifen after just a little over 5 years. I saw my onocologist yesterday and said I didn't want to do 10 years unless she really felt I should. I had treatment in 2010 for IDC including chemotherapy because I had a high oncotype score. That…
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Muscle spasms in chest region after masectomy
My mother had a double masectomy in December 2014 for Triple Negative, Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 3. She did not have reconstruction. She went through 5 rounds of chemo with Cytoxan and Taxotere. She did 33 rounds of radiation. She is in remission and having few side effects from the treatments and surgery. She has some…
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Question on Aromotase Inhibitors
hello, havent been here in a while. I havent really been much of anywhere as I have been in graduate school. I also unfortunately had a friend who died of oral cancer and was helping her. I started on femara and it made me feel like I was jumping out of my skin. I didnt have horrible side effects except that. Then I…
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Tomorrow s the day
Tomorrow is surgery day.I been stressed beyond believe.Was sick with a headache all day.Sick at my stomach.I will be so glad to be done with surgery.I don't think I ever been this stressed.First Cancer was awful .But wow this time is really hard.I have Prayed for God to give me strength .Thanks for your caring thoughts and…
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Surgery two days away
Thurs. morning is surgery day.Will remove tumors ,lymph nodes .Then Chemo to follow.What a roller coaster ride mentally this has been.They are holding off on the hot chemo for now.I am not sure if first time I had cancer is harder or if second time is.
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Any idea when you get the "all clear"
Thanks everyone.
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Suggestions for helping: Numbness, tingling & sharp prick sensations
My mom has completed her treatment for Triple Negative, but now enjoying some side effects. Can anyone offer anything to try? Thank you!!
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Diarrhea and nausea with Taxol
Hello, I recently finished week 4 of 12 with Taxol (weekly) with Herceptin. Week 1 - virtually no side effects (only fatigue, leg pain, and neuropathy) Week 2 - all the above, plus chemo rash on my face Week 3 and 4 - all of week 1 plus severe diahrrea and nausea My issue is weeks 3 & 4 with the nausea/diarrhea. I went…
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Cognitive issues and headaches
Hello everyone. I hope everyone is doing well.. I had my exchange surgery finally on March 23. I was wanting to know how people are dealing with issues post chemo. My chemo has been done since May and targeted therapy since dec. I am on arimidex and had hysterxtomy in nov. I have been having headaches in mornings and…
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Seeking referral for Dr - Phyllodes Cancer
Hi - I have recently been diagnosed with Phyllodes Cancer. I am seeing an oncologist at Penn Hospital. I would like another opinion. Can someone recommend an Medical Oncologist (Not just a surgeon) who has prior experience of Phyllodes in NYC or New Jersey or Philly. Thanks in advance
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Surgery hopefully next week
I seen surgeon today.They got me in two weeks early.They are planning surgery next Thurs.Dr. Doing some more research in my records.If she can remove tumor behind my liver it will be next week.So at least their is a plan in action now.Then after surgery they will decide on what kind of chemo.Dr. Was very nice and full of…
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Fractured vertibrae (T3) what next?
Had a CT last week and my gp called this morning to tell me I have a new fracture of the T3 vertibrae. Maybe this is why I have been in agony for the past 2 months??? I see my onco on the 20th and I guess that will be the first discussion of treatment etc of this latest setback. Onco put me on a strong anti inflam,…
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Rib Charlie horses?
HI. Has anyone experienced what feels like a Charlie horse under your rib cage when you twist your torso right or left? Happened to me several times this week and I have no idea what it could be.
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Any News PPurdin?
Any updates on your treatment plan from your doctors? Hoping to hear some news from you.
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Breast reconstrution options
In 4 months I will be ready to have my expanders removed and final reconstruction. Who has had success with the Tarm Flap/Free Muscle sugery?
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Tamoxifen vs Raloxfene
My doctor is now suggesting raloxfene instead of tamoxifen...neither of which I have started. I just had my bilateral masectomy on March 25th. Margins are clean, only slightly invasive on one side..I mean tiny...I am post menopausel.
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Pain on the underside of my arm and Choice between 2nd lumpectomy or a mastectomy
I am 3 weeks plus, out from my lumpectomy and sentinel node removal. I have been having pain on the under side of my arm(flabby side). I thought it was from the staples but those were finally taken out on Thursday and the pain is still there. The surgeons nurse says its normal. Does anyone else have this pain? Also we got…
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Still waiting for treatment plan
Been two weeks since I seen Cancer Dr.Still waiting.Driving me nuts.
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Homeopathic gels/Tamoxifin
Good Morning For about a week I have been using a homeopathic gel from Peaceful Mountain which does have Sodium Hydroxide in it but is paraben-free to help with an injured achilles but am also a breast cancer survivor on Tamoxifin. Just was wondering if anyone knows if it would block what the Tamoxifin is doing? It seems…