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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2017

Metastatic Breast Cancer
Newly diagnosed
Hello, I can hardly believe it, but I was just diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma grade 2. Positive for horomones and HER2. They don't know the stage yet. I have survived 2 prior unrelated cancers in the past 6 years. This time, I am really, really frightened. I met with a surgeon and so far they will do a lumpectomy…
Another Chemo or Not Question
I'm trying to decide whether I should do chemo or not. My Recurrence Score is 22. I had stage 1 with no lymph nodes involved, bilateral cancer. I did lumpectomies and have clean margins. My score indicates a 14% Distant Recurrence with just the Tam and 12% if I do the Tam and chemo. I'm wondering if the 2% difference is…
Breast Cancer Survivor being sued over Pathology bill
I just dont know what to do! I recieved a summons from the Municipal Court about the $1200. Pathology bill. I had thought the hospital financial aid covered itm but I guess they did not. I also just found out the anethesiologist was not covered either. I called and set up payyment arrangements with the anethesiologist, but…
I'm So Confused
Hi all. Well my biopsy was today and of course being scared just didn't have too many questions. They got me into position up on a table - felt like I'm up there for an oil change or something. Just didn't expect to be hoisted up on a table. They tried to get some pictures and said they were taking smaller images of the…
Oncotype
I'v been Dx with stage 1 breast CA twice, 11 years apart. First oncotype test came back at 16% recurrence rate. Has anyone experienced this with the 2nd oncotype being lower than the first. I'm still waiting results on 2nd one.
Just recently diagnosed
Hi. i was just recently diagnosed with IDC stage 2. I had Bilateral Mastectomy 2 weeks ago. My drains only stayed for 1 week. Now the tumors were on the left breast and the nodes as well but my right side between the surgery area and the armpit is so painful and is swelling. Is this normal? Also my armpits has this really…
Scared
Hello All: I've been very active on the colorectal board in the past years but lately have fallen off due to wanting to get off the boards because my life was "to live past all that" because I've been doing well "being free of cancer." Last year my implants were removed due to they were hurting me and they had been in…
Pink bus needed
Went for my annual mamogram yesterday thought it would be uneventful. Lucky me, i just got a call from the breast center informing me that the radiologist found a something in my right breast . Honestly after all the trouble I went through with the left breast, I really thought that I was in the clear on the other side.…
Not all hair fell out. Now what?
Most of my hair fell out less than 3 weeks after my 1st chemo. The hair that didn't fall out got "buzzed". This was back in January. The hair that didn't fall out also has not grown. Just wondering what to expect later, when my hair starts growing back. Will the hair that is still on my head continue to grow or fall out…
Phyllodes tumor
DIEP
I have two questions about DIEP: 1) Has anyone that is a bit overweight had a DIEP? I am about 35 lbs over weight and considering a DIEP. I'm worried that a flatter tummy and smaller breasts will look odd with my fat neck, arms and thighs. People say I will loose weight because of the surgery. But I'm concerned I'll look…
Discoloration and indentation of implant.
Hi eVeryone. i was wondering if someone can tell me if you have had issue with implants. My right side is where the cancer was all at But had bilateral .. I had my exchange surgery a year ago. I deal with swelling and etc in that side still. My concern right now is the left side as along my scar it's pulling inward and is…
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL
hello Everyone!!!! God has Blessed us..things could be a lot worse....I continue to count my blessing..there is always someone in worse shape than we are.. HAPPY EASTER..ENJOY YOUR FAMILY...CONTINUE TO BEEPOSITIVE!!
Post radiation swelling
I am 3 months post radiation from a lumpectomy in my breast. I have unexplained swelling in the entire breast with lots of pain. 2 rounds of antibiotics and no resolve. Help
4 days post mastectomy with tissue expanders
Hello! I had a bilateral mastectomy on Tuesday (4-11-2017) with tissue expanders put in to begin the reconstruction process. I'm doing pretty well; quite a bit of tightness and soreness under both arms (6 damn drains) but the meds are keeping it well under control. My husband has been a saint. Keep fighting like a girl!
Biopsy
I was just diagnosed with uterine cancer.My doctor on the day of biopsy set up an appointment for a mammogram.When I got result I had to go back for a diagnostic mammogram and ultasound that they had seen a mass in my left breast.During the diagnostic mammogram the tech commented that it was not compressing so off to…
selective IGM deficiency
I have been told that I have selective IGM deficiency my level should be no lower than 40 but was at 13 for almost 4 years, now it's down to 9. dont know why and Dr's dont seem to worry about it. any one know about this thing. I had breast cancer in 09 with 48 rounds of radation.
No work during radiation
Did anyone out there decide not to work as time went on due to fatigue, itching, no bra... during radiation? From what I've been reading, it sounds like a lot of women out there would not work during radiation if they had to do over again. More so, starting the 4 week and beyond, especially a week or two after treatment is…
Migraines 2 years after chemo
I am currently experiencing terrible migraine headaches that I believe are linked to chemotherapy treatments that ended 2 years, 4 months ago. The good news is that I am cancer free and dining well with the exception of the migraines. I had triple negative breast cancer which requires very aggressive chemotherapy…
? tamoxifen?
Hi I am a stage three BC survivor, I have been on Tamoxifen for over a year. Not really liking it. But i know i have to take it. Don't care for mood changes, hard to lose weight, etc. But i do have a question about this drug, with red light therapy, and the sun, and even very low grade tanning beds. Is it bad? My…
Intersticial Brachytherapy
Hello! I was newly diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer with no lymph node involvement on March 5th. Three weeks ago I had a Sentinal Node Biopsy, and a lumbectomy. I am now scheduled for Intersticial Brachytherapy in two weeks, and I really want to talk with a patient that has experienced this. I am really nervous about…
Pain post mastectomy in angel wing or dog ear
I just had my mastectomy 2 weeks ago. I decided not to do reconstruction but the surgical scar looks awful and the piece of tissue left near the armpit 'angel wing' or 'dog ear' is extremely annoying. It almost looks like a small breast that is in my armpit. Because of the location it rubs against my arm with every…
Got out of the house yesterday!
Went with my sons to the Aquarium (newer exhibit here) yesterday. We had been planning it for a long time but usually Infelt like not so good. Decided to go anyway! Now tell me, these parents bring their kids 2-7 was about the number of kids, they don't watch them the kids are screaming, one mother was screaming at about…
Got out of the house yesterday!
Went with my sons to the Aquarium (newer exhibit here) yesterday. We had been planning it for a long time but usually Infelt like not so good. Decided to go anyway! Now tell me, these parents bring their kids 2-7 was about the number of kids, they don't watch them the kids are screaming, one mother was screaming at about…
Nerve Damage from radiation
I had 30 rounds of radiation in fall of 2015. For about 10 months now I have been having issues with numbness in my hands and radiating pain down my left arm. I have lost strength in my hands. Just wondering if it has anything to do with the radiation. Anyone else experience any of this? Thanks
PET CT SCAN - PlEASE PLEASE HELP
Hello People, My Mother is suffering from Breast cancer and me far from her. :( :( ... She had already gone through the all operations and chemo and all therapy and it went well. after 10 months, my mom found one small tumor under the breast and had visit doctor, he suggest me to go for PET CT Scan and we did that, after…
Pain in other armpit after breast cancer
Is anyone experiencing pains in the opposite armpit following breast cancer treatment and mastectomy? I am now cancer free but now my other armpit has pain. Hoping its not moving to the other side. :/
Breast Cancer and possible metestized to small intestine
Hello my name is Terin im 7yrs in remission from breast cancer i had in 2010 and in 2015 i had starting of a cancer tumor neuroendrocine tumor starting in my small intestine and they were able to get it all but now im having complications again of it being back again right now i cant keep anything down as for food or…
My wife will be having a double mastectomy, looking for advise.
My wife' twin had a double mastectomy last year as a result of a fast moving cancer. Since then my wife has tested positive for the PALB2 gene and has decited to be proactive and opted for a double matectomy. I am one of those guys who can be dropped in the middle of nowhere with a pocket knife and a stick of gum and build…

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