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Post mastectomy question
I had a double mastectomy with insertion of expanders on Tuesday 7/26. I was in the hospital one night so have been home since Wed. The first day I had about 60ml of fluid in each drain but this morning it is already down to 20ml in one and 30ml in another. I would have thought it would be a few more days before the amount…
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Port being put in this morning
I am nervous about Port being put in.most of you have agreed it's easier in long run.Do you have any advice on it.I would appriatte it.Thanks
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Repeat Cancer Fears
I had my first mammogram since I finished treatment today. The findings were "Your mammogram shows a finding that we believe is most likely benign" Somehow, that didn't ease my anxiety. At all. I think we all have a fear of it returning or showing up someplace else. There are women dealing with that very dilema on this…
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Crikey! Big changes to my treatment, again
So, last you heard from me was my "BOOM! No more chemo, straight to mastectomy!" post, back on 7/18. Big changes in the week-10days since then, so another update! ............ i think it's kinda general knowledge by now that chemo has been pretty darn hard on me: sick, back in the hospital repeatedly, serious fatigue, bad…
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3 word story
I"ll start with 3 words and you add as we go along. Today was the
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Metallic taste on Armidex?
I am just beginning Armidex (4 days). Since day 1 I have had a metallic taste in my mouth - I especially notice it when my mouth is dry. Just wondering if others share this SE and if it is just my body adjusting. Thanks! Kathy
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MRI....can't do it
So here's my dilemma. I had a lumpectomy this past February. Three months later, I had a chest x ray and mammogram and ultrasound. The mammogram and ultrasound showed something. I then had three biopsies. The radiologist was concerned with inconclusive results. The problem is that my surgeon wants me to have an MRI. Due to…
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How long does it take to feel better after chemo?
Hello Ladies, my husband is receiving his chemotherapy for his breast cancer, which will be ending mid-August. We are going through a very difficult times right now. He is having emotional problems and it is very hard to manage. He also can not think straight, focus and concentrate. He also says that he finds it hard to…
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Post chemo side effects
has anybody experienced post chemo indigestion/acid reflex? Never had this during chemo but am 6 weeks post chemo and last two weeks have had bad symptoms. I am still on Herceptin?? Was advised to take Pepcid but not sure why I am having this problem now when never had it ever before (even before dx). suppose it could be…
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Pain level with double mastectomy
my surgery is coming up in a week. I don't know what to expect in terms of pain level post-op (having double mastectomy). I know I'll get pain meds but hate taking pills. Is the pain level significant and how long does it last? thanks!!
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*BOOM!* No more chemo, straight to mastectomy!
Reeling a bit from this news -- after 2 rounds of chemo (which were pretty darn tough, several on my Team of Onc, surgeon, intern, chemo nurses, etc mentioned that i got hit harder than most they'd seen), i was re-imaged with mammogram and ultrasound, to see how well the chemo was taking effect. Based on effectively Zero…
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Chemo and short term fasting
There is research on the benefits of fasting while going through chemo. I would paste links, but can't seem to do it from my iPad. If interested, just google "chemo and fasting". i had my first chemo last week and I fasted for a total of 67 hours. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has tried this. jan
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Enough is enough
I just can't tolerate any more of the side effects and have decided to stop taking Xeloda. Wish me luck, it has got to be better than this. Hugs J xxxxx
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Breast Cancer Index test
Has anyone had this test done yet?
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Breast Reconstruction
Hi, I just had my expanders taken out and my implants placed. My next step would be nipple and areola reconstruction. I am so unsure of what is the best option. These are the options I have. 1. Do nothing. 2. create by tattooing. 3. Just create nipple from skin already in the breast area. 4. Take skin from the area of my…
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Ringing that bell today!
Just thought I would share good news and express my heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you. Today, after 12 months of treatment ( chemo, shingles, surgery, radiation) I am going to end this battle! I realize I am actually just moving on to the hormone therapy phase, but now I will be in control of my life once again. For those…
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Breast changes after treatment
Last year, I had 8 rounds of chemo (AC/T) for my TN IDC, followed by a UM and the path report showed no remaining cancer cells. I then had radiation on that side only. My mammo that led to that diagnosis showed micro calcifications in the other breast, but they couldn't get to them to biopsy so said they'd watch it. I just…
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ovarian suppression and aromitase inhibitor side effects ?
I am wondering if anyone can tell me know how they are managing on ovarian suppression and aromitase inhibitors together. I am pre menopausal and have invasive stage 1 lobular carcinoma . Oncotype score 21. My understanding is that OS and AI is most effective for lobular carcinoma, but i worry about the side effects. Is…
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Too much pain and side effects
This is pretty awful. Mets to bones and breast again Am in absolute agony for most of the day I am now sleeping 20+ hours a day to avaoid the pain and other side effects (dizzy, nausea, confusion etc} I am on xeloda 2weeks on one week off, pemidronate every 3 weeks. Also taking shed loads of pain killers which are not even…
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Finally, some relief and comfort!
My mastectomy and sentinel node surgery was on June 14 and I have had that awful 24/7 sensitivity and burning pain sensation since a few days after the surgery. I went from taking no pain medication to starting up again with Aleve, but that did little to relieve the symptoms. Might have taken the edge off slightly, but not…
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Swollen oral glands after double mastectomy
My wife had a double mastectomy a few months ago. The surger included the removal of 14 lymph nodes. She received 28 radiation treatments but no chemotherapy. She now suffers from swelling of the tongue, lips, cheek, front of throat (thankfully, not all at the same time). This began shortly after starting arimidex. But…
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Another sucky day.
For two weeks now, I have had like a goose egg on my right forehead temple area, hurt down my face. Started getting dizzy with it. Yezterday, I couldn't not sleep and struggled to get up. Woke up this morning, felt a little better until I got up. Called Dr. at 9a to try and get in, my right eye was really drooped and I got…
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Carbpoplatin and Taxane
I have been told by my Cancer Dr. My hair will come out.But not as fast as with Taxatere.I have had 3 chemo treatments.Has anyone taken these drugs.How long did you have hair into treatments?Thank you.God bless.
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BP and needle sticks
I am a 18 year survivor I had a mastectomy and I can't remember how many nodes were removed but none were positive. The only area they draw is left and I have blown every single vein. Need a surgery(kidney stones) soon and I dread because of the sticks all over to try to get a good vein in that one available arm. How long…
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Post-mastectomy drain holder
hi, Any recommendations for drain holders? I looked on line and saw vests, shirts, and pouches that go around your waist. I am thinking of the pouches that go around my waist but don't know what is easiest to move around with. Thanks!!
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Regaining fitness after cancer treatment
All told, my cancer treatments took about nine months from chemo to surgery to radiation. I spent most of that time in bed, except during the breaks between treatments, because I was always exhausted. Exercise, other than the occasional slow walk around the block or grocery shopping trip, was out of the question. But as…
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Tenderness after surgery and radiation
I had my unilateral mastectomy December 3, 2015 and finished radiation in early March. I still have tenderness at the top of the surgical site--not terrible, but if I press on it, it hurts. My surgeon said this is most likely because of radiation. I haven't had the chance to ask my RO, but I was wondering if anyone else…
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Omg, my poor anus
Sorry yall, this one is NOT pretty. With both rounds, i have had _terrible guts_: grinding, cramping, "diarrhea NOW!" only practically nothing comes out... Have discovered Depends pull-ups, which are a godsend and allow me to at least have a little dignity. Rarely do they get soiled at all, but i must admit that at 3-4am,…
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Post Sentinel Node/mastectomy pains
My dx was stage 2 invasive lobular carcinoma ER+ PR+ HER2- and I had mastectomy and sentinel node dissection surgery on June 13. The first week after surgery I was feeling fine, no meds and no real aches and pains from the surgery. I faithfully did the post surgery exercises for range of motion and during the second week I…
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June 2016 Diagnosis Stage 1A Her2+ Support
Hoping to compare notes with others recently diagnosed with Stage IA HER2+ breast cancer. I had the 1.2cm mass removed a few weeks ago and will have sentinel node surgery on July 5th, then begin weekly Taxol chemo July 15th. To say I am scared to death is an understatement! Anyone with experience out there that can calm my…