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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2017

Does the radiation site matters significantly for stage I breast cancer in MA?
Hello, I can choose between Mount Auburn and Beth Israel Medical Center for radiation therapy? I wonder if the type of linear accelerator makes a significant difference that would justify the inconvenience of travelling further. Mount Auburn is 20 minutes from my work. Thanks! Best wishes for everyone! We got this! :)
College student- mom recently diagnosed
Hi everyone! I am new to this website, I am here as a person who has a family member who has cancer- my mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I don't really know what to do, she doesn't want to talk about it much, I am away at university right now actually so when I call her she always acts normal. She is still…
muscle relaxant use due to previously induced fibrosis
I realize my situation is a bit unusual--but anyone's experience with muscle relaxants would be useful. I had tonsil cancer treated 5 years ago, (stage 4b, metastasized to both sides, 8 weeks radiation and cetuximab). Diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer 2/13, lumpectomy 2/24/17. After 1-2 weeks, I started exercises to…
Breast Tissue Expander
Hello BEEpositive here! hello Crew! has anyone had any experience with breast reconstruction starting during breast cancer surgery? I had it started about a month ago now same time as my left breast mastectomy was done. just started having filler done( to expand the breast tissue to prepare for the final breast implant…
Mom with Stage 4 BC on radiation, extreme restlessness
***** my apologies. I meant to put this on the Caregivers forum and it ended up here, and can't seem to delete it.***** Hello, I've been reading this very helpful forum and benefitting from information and camaraderie among caregivers, and I've finally joined in. My Mom was diagnosed early last year with Stage 2 BC, Her2+.…
TNBC STAGE 4
In January of 2014 I was diagnosed with TNBC STAGE 3 Grade 3. 4 months of chemo, surgery and radiation. I honestly thought I beat it for good. In Oct of 2016 I had been having terrible pain in my feet and swelling. Thought Ibhad arthritis in my feet. Went to a podiatrist and after MRI of feet it showed metastasis to feet,…
My mother just told me she has cancer!
Hello friends, My mother had a biopsy on her breast this past Monday. She was told to call her doctor if she hadn't heard anything in 2-3 days. When she called, on Thursday, the nurse told her that the doctor wanted to see her in person, the next day. My father took her in to see the doctor on Friday and when I called her…
New TO ME!!
Hello CSN Crew! I call myself BEEpositive and found out I had cancer just a couple months ago! It was like running into a BRICK WALL..on day I going along and then all of a sudden ..life changed!!! it took me a couple of days to myself to wrap my head around it.. i found out Jan 17, 2017 after imaging and a Biopsy that I…
Fatigue
My oncologist said fatigue will get progressively easier by the day but after 8 days still kind of wasted! Tummy pains, metal mouth and queasy still I can deal with. I am new to chemo (first infusion). Don't want to sit around like a lump but really hard to get moving and disappointed in myself! I really look forward to…
Need dental work experiences after Zometa...
My wife had stage III IDC dx in 2009. She was prescribed Zometa every 6 months, 10 doses in all up to 2014. Since then she has had 2 extractions from the lower jaw, no problems or signs of osteo necrosis of the jaw, ONJ. She now has a top back molar that may have to be extracted. We are worried as we are each time a dental…
Sharing resources for people newly diagnosed
When I was first diagnosed I felt like a deer in the headlights. Total shock. I worked hard to research things that would be helpful to me from surgery forward. Just wanted to share some things that helped me and maybe others will follow with their feedback to make it easier on newly diagnosed woment going through the…
Dizzyness
Just had first TC a treatment as well as neulasta. have felt heavy headed and somewhst dizzy for 4 days now. Usual?
Newly diagnosed HER2 positive ER/PR negative
im newly diagnosed with IDC ER/PR negative HER2 positive. I felt my tumor in the shower on January 28, and got the call on March 3.... Cancer. I have no family history of breast cancer and am waiting for genetic testing results. Meanwhile I have met my surgeon and oncologist, have had an MRI, meeting a new radiologist on…
Puffy area on breast which has changed the shape of my breast
I had a DCIS lumpectomy and radiation a little under 3 years ago. Recently, the part of my breast close to the lumpectomy scar and part of the scar itself got very red and warm and painfully sore when touched or when I reached for something. That lasted for several days but is nearly gone now. This caused me to notice that…
Herceptin is chemo?????
So when you go to the herceptin sites it does not say it is chemo or not. It just talks about it being a targeted therapy or an additional therapy or adjunct therapy. So I went through the a/c high dose chemo and was too messed up from it to do the taxol. (nerve damage bad) So the doc started me on herceptin treatments…
1st Red Devil treatment
partner had her first red devil chemo today. Everything in the cancer center went well. Making her drink lots of water, as suggested. Wearing the Nuelesta patch until tomorrow. When can we expect any nausea to set in? I have the meds to administer but just curious. Long journey but pleased with how things went today. Any…
Camul On top
Sensei we are all here for you as you know but too lazy to scroll down or make you scroll down to communicate. Always hoping for some comfort Your loving Daigakusei Sherry
Dealing but trying to keep Faith!
QUick back story- June 2014 my DX was Rt Brst H Grd Ductal Carcinoma 2.1cmx4cm 2 Lymph nodes Positive All I remember beyond that is the ERA-Neg/PRA-Pos/HER2 Equ BRCA both negative. I was only 44 so I chose the ACT chemo/dose dense for 6mos then a full mastectomy w/ resonstruction. I did well on the chemo, I lost my hair…
Side Effects/Hang in There
Hello Everyone out there that may be experiencing a "multitude" of side effects. I was diagnosed with stage IIA breast cancer in 2016. I am undergoing chemotherapy every three weeks at Virginia Oncology Center. The side effects are worse the first couple of weeks after treatment. Everyone hang in there and take it one step…
Residuals from lumpectomy and radiation
I had a DCIS lumpectomy followed by radiation in the summer of 2014 and have had pretty much smooth sailing, up until a few days ago. I'm wondering if anyone else has had an experience like mine. A few days ago, the scar area and surrounding area became an angry red, sore and warm to the touch. It really hurt when I…
How do you style this fluff on the top
Prior to the journey through hell, my hair was shoulder length, straight as a stick, and solid white. My hair has come back black and white. Not even. Sides are straight, the top is a big poof ball and very course. I call it the duck's behind. The back is curly. What do I do with it? Most times, I just look crazy. Help!
do receptors change positive to negative?
Hi,brand new but here's one question I had. In reading my husband's records, it seems at one point he was 40% ER+ but now he is triple neg? So, these things change? Didn't know that and interesting (probably hard to plan treatment, explains why he got tamoxifien though) Any information appreciated and thank you!
High cholesterol/aromatase inhibitor connection?
Has anyone experienced a spike in cholesterol readings after starting Armidex or Femara? My LDL was 159 in December. I resisted going on meds and was faithful to eating low fat diet and increasing movement. Now my level jumped to 178! I am still not ready to add yet another drug into the mix, but I will take my PCP's…
Introducing self
Good afternoon, I'm here for my husband, whose breast cancer is now stage IV. He is triple neg, brca2, and has done a round of AC/T, axial node dissection and radiation, then less than four months later, it's back. We are from Montana, but I have family in S vermont, so he came back for a trip to Dana Farber for a consult.…
Camul
Carol! Ninja! Sensai! PLEASE be there!!!!! Lovin you Sherry
Confused again!
Well, I'm back again with more confusing news. Back story: DCIS 2008 bilateral mastectomy and latissimus flap reconstruction. No treatment since it wasn't invasive. Found lump in axilla in June 2016. DX August 5 with IDC. Started Femara in August. MRI in December showed tumor shrinkage on largest . MRI in August had shown…
Off Topic: Celebrate International Women's Day
Wear red to show solidarity. No work today, paid or unpaid (if possible). Only spend money in small business owned by women. We're all in this together.
removing healthy breast to get a better reconstruction result
I had a consult with my plastic surgeon today who said he could not make a reconstructed breast match my natural breast. He explained that in order to get good symmatry it would be better if I had both breasts removed so he could reconstruct them both with implants. I am 61 years old. I am overweight. I have been diagnosed…
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Treatment- Finish!!!
Hi everyone! Yesterday was my last day of treatment. I had 2 doctor appointments. My appointment with my radiologist was my final treatment, #33. The doctor gave me a good report. The other aappointment was my 1st 3 month checkup with the Oncologist. My blood work was good. He noted that the only issue was a slightlylow…
Nipple sparing mastectomy
I had a nipple sparing mastectomy done four weeks ago. My left breast doesn't seem to be healing as quickly as the right. I have expanders under the muscle of both breasts and no longer have drainage tubes. Everything else is healing well but the soreness on the left side of my left breast concerns me. Any thoughts?

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