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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2016

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The gift that keeps giving now has giving me lyphedema on my left side no fun. I had a scare of bone pain that could have been its back thankfully it was negative. Now i have an exhusband that had put me on the streets he wanted another female he lost. thankfully im 6yrs out and has a ned with NED but the side effect of…
I need the Pink ladys advice please
I got ready to go get Chemo today.Was so excited.Its my half way mark.And I get a week off.Then my daughter who always goes with me was their .Then my friend stopped in.Then my daughter came in clinic walked up to me.She said how you feeling.I said ok.She said your heart is flip in around.missing beats.It did that the…
Had Lumpectomy, now Called need to take a Lymph Node
Hi everyone i had a Lumpectomy on 8/17/16 and really not too many issues some tenderness but for the most part wasn't too bad. However today the surgeon called and told me that the pathology report came back the DCIS was more than they thought and now I have to have surgery to remove the Lymph Node(s). I may also need…
Additional risks of hormone therapy?
Hello - I am about to begin radiation. I am 42 and had a ++-, 2.4cm removed via lumpectomy a few weeks ago. The nodes were clear. My Onco DX score is a 12 and my genetic factors came back negative. In short, I feel like I have been extremely fortunate. My oncologist suggests hormone therapy/chemopause, starting next month.…
How has breast cancer spoken to you?
Hi guys, I was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago. I had HER positive, hormone negative, stage 1, grade four invasive ductal carcinoma, in the form of Paget's disease of the breast. I underwent a double mastectomy, one round of fertility treatment, 6 rounds of chemo, one year of herception and now that I look…
Big decision. Please help!
I am going to have my exchange surgery next week. I have been having some complications on the side where I had cancer and radiation. I had ultrasound and it came out normal. My surgeon says when he goes in to take out expanders and finds I am too red and inflamed then he won't put the implant in. He wants to know what to…
Recurrence after BMX latissimus flap reconstruction
I thought I'd all but eliminated my recurrence chances! NOT!!! Mon, 08/22/2016 - 4:10pm — Lisa-Nana to 5 I may be a little long winded so I'll apologize in advance. In April 2008 I was diagnosed with DCIS In my right breast. I felt gut punched. I was only 44 and I was in the final month of wedding planning for my youngest…
Radiation and Anastrozole
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May and had a lumpectomy on August 19th. I'm seeing a radiation specialist today, but I'm kind a worried about it. From what I understand radiation can cause cancer. I'm equally worried about taking the drug Anastrozole. I've seen the side effects of this drug and they are…
Treatment plan
I met with my oncologist yesterday.She did blood work to test me for the breast cancer gene since I am TN and have a family history of breat cancer.My mom had bc and was also TN but she was never tested.So if I'm postive there is a 50/50 chance my daughter and sister could also be postive.I'm waiting for the doctor to make…
Permanent hair loss after chemo
There's an attorney running a commercial here for class-action clients who have had chemo and suffered permanent hair loss. Supposedly, the drug company knows the probable outcome, but there are no warnings and there are other drugs that would work just as well. They do not name the drug or the drug company in the…
1st oncology appt after lumpectomy
Hi - This is my first post. I have found so many of your post immensely helpful over the past month so thank you for your sharing and insight. I was DX about a month ago and had a lumpectomy (2.4 cm tumor, both invasive and en situ). and SNB 2 weeks ago. Recovery has been very easy, I am happy to report. Tomorrow is my…
Stage One Her2
I just found out today what my treatment will be. I think I have chemo brain before I even start my therapy. I will start next week for Taxol and Herceptin once a week for 3 months. I am so concerned about losing my hair! I hate to sound so vain, but it makes me sick just thinking about it. I never thought it would be…
Lumpectomy recovery
I've been doing well recovering from chemo, UM, and radiation, losing weight and slooooowly gaining fitness back. However, now I need a lumpectomy on the other side because there's some precancerous calcifications and they want to get them out to be sure since I'm high risk. Anyway, for those of you who had lumpectomies,…
Update on Brain Radiation
Hi everyone. Thought it was time for an update. The radiation to the brain was the hardest, mainly due to the steroids and the radiation itself. I have had whole body cramping since 2 days after starting the steroids, we lowered the dose, but can't stop it as it is keeping the swelling down. Like finished the rads 20 days…
looking for advice
Hi all, I have a concern and wanted to get some advice from anyone who has a minute. About 3 months ago I noticed a burning sensation in my right breast, about the size of a silver dollar, maybe slightly bigger. It comes and goes but here lately doesn't seem to want to go. I litterally feel like a fire is burning deep in…
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First oncology appointment
I was just diagnosed with stage 1 triple negative breast cancer. I've already had a lumpectomy and sentinial nodes removal (they were clear margins).I have my first appointment with my oncologist this week what should I expect?
Sleeping problems on the first day of chemo
Hello All, i hope you all are doing well! I am happy to report that my husband has only one taxol to go! His last taxol is on Tuesday next week!! Oh, what a relief!! We saw his radiation oncologist this week. He said that my husband is going to have 3 weeks break after the last one and then radiation will start right away.…
A/C and neulasta
Tomorrow I start my Red Devil or A/C and have heard bad things about the Neulasta shot. I have been told that it causes more pain I am allergic to Benadryl and have never tried Claritin which is suposed to make the Shot not so bad. I asked the Pharmasist if Claritin had any of the Benedryl stuff in it and if I could take…
Headache
I have had a headache for 5 days now.Two days after Chemo treatment.I usually don't get them.I have taken excedren,ibiphrophin,Motrin.nothing helps.Any advice is appriatted.I checked blood pressure and it's ok.
Whole body rash/itching following breast radiation
I had a lumpectomy in December followed by radiation which finished up at the end of February. In mid-April my "boost" site started to itch like crazy and then it spread out from there--you could see the exact outline of the whole breast radiation. Then the rash traveled to my arms, legs, and back. I've stayed away from…
Radiation follow up today
I saw my RO for a 1month follow up today. I was surprised to hear that I have a fever (100.8). It seems there is no related reason for this - he said he would give me an antibiotic, but not knowing what needs to be treated, I came out without one. I will monitor over the next few days. i also mentioned that I have what…
Auditory Hallucinations w/ chemo
March 4, 2016, bilateral masectomy w/ no reconstruction chosen, Stage I w/ HR Pos +3. 20th cancer victim in my family. Just completed high dose chemo and on to Herceptin for 1 year. You know the list of symptoms you can get while undergoing chemo, well lucky me got all of them. UGH, it's been tough. I have suffered chemo…
Tamoxifen Side Effects
Hi Everyone, I'm brand spanken new to the community. I was wondering if you could share your experiences with Tamoxifen and any possible side effects? Thanks!
Lymph nodes on lower back?
Hi all, would like to know if anyone has experienced swollen lymph glands across the sacrum/ilium? History: 2 months ago I discovered a firm lymph gland in my right armpit. After antibiotics (which did no good) I had a mammo, which showed swollen lymph glands in my right breast, which I can feel. Doctor says this is…
radiation response? r herneu2 progesterin + stage 2
was wondering what peoples experiences have been with radiation. I had mastectomy with clean borders no lymph involvement but doctor wants to give me 25 weeks on breast and 28 in axillary or armpit area. What have been your experiences and results with radiation? Thanks for all your input Sharie
End of the line
Well, had a meet with onco today and no further meetings scheduled. He has given me months. Please no x posts on FB as I have to break it to all gently. Now the REAL FIGHT STARTS! I am going to hit it with everything I have, the last chemo put me so far down I was not suprised we had major progression, no more of that…
Using port first time was a nightmare
just had it inSaturday.So was still sweld.They had trouble locating it.Took several attempts.Nurses felt bad it was hurting me.I am black and blue even more so now.I will get prescription lotion to put on next time.Swelling should be down next time.So hope it won't be so bad.Everything is harder for me for some reason.Just…
Intense Itching After Chemo
Hi everyone! Quick question...has anyone else had the problem of intense itching or a pins/needles feeling under the skin AFTER finishing chemo? My onco doc said that should've happened DURING chemo, but he couldn't explain why I was having this side effect after chemo. It's always on my arms and front torso, never my…

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