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Breast Cancer

Archives for May 2017

Triple negative status change
I am new to the boards and am grateful for the support and information. i have been diagnosed on biopsy as triple negative but also grade one. That seems improbable My surgeon indicated that might change after the lumpectomy when there is a larger specimen to evaluate. I don't fit any of the usual characteristics for…
long weekend
Did anyone get away for the long weekend? I went tenting for 3 nights with my whole family-a bit wet but fun. Denise
Hair after chemo
Hello I'm new to this site. This is my first post. I just finished my chemo abt 3 weeks ago, and I'm wondering how long I have to wait to get my hair back. When can I stop wearing these hot wigs.?
Statistical Calculators
There are 2 statistical calculators which show the difference between treatment vs. Non treatment. here is one http://www.lifemath.net/cancer/breastcancer/outcome/index.php The other is from the UK, and I am not sure the treatments are the same in the USA, but it has a drop down menu which allows you to select the…
Low Dose Chemo
Hi! I have been doing some research and I came across a article actually a couple articles talking about low-dose chemo. Basically said that cancer patients, even breast cancer patients can actually benefit from taking lower doses of chemo over longer periods of time, verses taking high densebdoses. The reasoning behind it…
Rates of recurrence free survival
Does anyone know where I can get those stats? Do others really consider the cure rates or do patients just usually go for doctors recommendations? It seems like the more questions I ask, the fewer answers I get. I guess I am just overly logical.
Starting TC 5-30-17
Hi Everyone, My name is Angel and I am a single mom of two beautiful girls. My oldest is 19 and my youngest is 12. I was diagnosed on March 9, 2017 and I had a lumpectomy with the removal of 2 lymph nodes. My tissue and lymph nodes were not infected. I have a diagnosis of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ Stage 1A, Grade…
Biposy is Rescheduled
They said that they had operating room scheduling problems so the biopsy is now scheduled for June 9 and get the results on my birthday, June 14 (ugggggg). Tried to change the date of the results but surgeon is going on vacation until the end of June and I'm not sure I'll be able to wait that long for an answer. It's…
Chemo side effects with itching
Hi everyone.I haven't been on for awhile.I am doing well since treatments.I have had a problem of itching really bad.I went to reg. Dr.She thinks it is nerve damage from chemo.Have any of you had this?If so have you found anything that helps.Thank you.God bless.
Decision time
I hope that everyone has a restful weekend. I saw the MO yesterday. She spent over an hour with me and presented me with all the options for treatment. I never cease to be thankful and so impressed with the doctors and staff at MGH! They are just fantastic in every way! So, we ruled out the AC regimen due to my age and…
Let's talk pot and it uses, what is your opinion of it?
Recently, I was on another discussion board researching and came across an interesting discussion. Some people were very judgemental and some even seemed a bit hostile to the subject of marijuana use for cancer patients. So I jumped in with both big feet and addressed my opinion of the taboo topic. I am curious to hear…
Treatments.....do they work?
If the chance of reucrrence is the same if one opts for no treatment, then I think all the treatments don't really do anything but cause more suffering. I have been looking at some of the data and some of the treatments only improve the chances of non recurrence by 2 %. I just don't know if the drastic treatments are worth…
Back Again
Hello everyone, Well after 7 years I'm back again! This is not a recurrence, it a new breast cancer on the left breast this time. I had surgery, chemo and radiation the first time around on the right breast, then took meds. for 5 years. I so thought this was over!!! Well, I had surgery on April 26, 2017 on the left breast…
Nerve and bone damage from Radiation
Hi, I have looked around the site and cannot pinpoint this particular problem. It is not for me as I have never had radiation for BC. My friend is 3 years out from her last radiation. She had a lumpectomy. She is experincing deep pain in her rib area with muscle spasms. She had test and it is not from her back. Blood test…
I'm having a biopsy done
If none of you have read my previous posts, my mammogram showed some calcification spots at my annual mammogram and last year had my breast implants removed so this is first mammogram after removal. The surgeon thought it was due to injury to breast tissue along with radiologist and thought it could wait for a 6 month…
Path report from lumpectomy
Hi. The pathology report from the lumpectomy and sentinel node excision came in today. It was good news! There was no cancer in the nodes and none in surrounding tissue and the tumor was 1.8 cm. , but triple positive. So. i don't need more surgery! YAY! Now, I see the MO on Friday and they are still reocmmending chemo,…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
My Mom had a double mastectomy in early January. There were issues that caused her incisions to open up so she had to go back into the hospital to have the wounds cleaned and closed up again. The left breast still didn't heal and slowly began to open up again. We were asked if she ever had radiation to that area...and yes,…
Our Leader Camul holding court on top of mountain
Here's a new folks. Lotta scrolling on the other one. Trying to keep things simple. It's tough right now and I am hoping tommorrow will have at least a tiny resolution. We did our thing Sensei!!! ONWARD! Sherry
Something Helpful
I just wanted to say that being diagnosed with breast cancer is scary however, if you surround yourself with a good team of doctors you can get through it easier. My cancer was stage 1 with no lymp nodes involved but I had 3 tumors. 2 in the left breast and 1 in the right. The team during surgery was my breast surgeon, the…
Medicare?
Is anyone else here on Medicare? I went on Medicare in February. I just got in the mail today that Medicare denied coverage for doctor and for Pet/Ct which diagnosed my BC. Just what I needed today to add to the sense of giving up! I am on A, B, and F. This was the best coverage I could buy. The scan cost more than 10k. I…
Newbie with a question
Hello All! I have mucoepidermoid carcinoma, so I'm already on the head and neck cancer specific forum. I had a PET Scan done this week, and it found a "small focus of uptake in the upper outer right breast, mid depth, with SUV 1.9 is indeterminate." The recommendation of the radiologist a mammogram and if needed an…
Working through Chemo Treaments
Hello All, I was wondering how many of you opted to and were able to maintain your jobs while going through Chemo treatments. I have not started mine yet (I get my first chemo on June 1st). I know that each person handles Chemo differently, but I am single and rely solely on my job to survive financially I also want to…
Pet Scan frustration
Hi Everyone Yesterday I went for a PET Scan that was ordered by my oncologist. It was scheduled in the afternoon and I was instructed not to eat or drink anything for six hours prior. I then waited in the radiology department for an hour before I was brought back for the scan. Two techs tried to get an IV started to put in…
Has Anybody Heard of Taking Low Dose Asprin To Prevent An Occurance or Recurrance of Breast Cancer?
I just read an article on a Breast Cancer Website about the cancer fighting properties of low dose asprin for many cancers, including breast cancer. Is anybody taking low dose asprin for this purpose? I googled it after reading the article, and there have been many studies and articles written about it. Is there any merit…
Nervous, Can Anybody Tell Me What to Expect During Radiation??
Hello! I begin radiation next Monday (May 22nd) and I am really nervous. Can anybody give me an idea of what to expect? I know that it is not as tough as chemo, but it is new and overwhelming to me... I would appreciate any pointers!
Heart trouble and chemo
Hi! I'm new here. I'm 60 and was diagnosed with stage 2 HER2+ in Dec. The tumor was 2 1/2 cm by 1 1/2 cm. It did not metastasize, not in nodes and have gone through 4 of the 6 chemos. The tumor is no longer able to be felt. Right before starting chemo 5 and herceptin treatments my platelets dropped and they postponed…
capsule contracture
Hi, ladies. What are the signs of capsule contracture? I had implant surgery on Dec 8 and now half of the implant feels hard to the touch. If I move my arm to the front I feel the tightness in that area too. I developed capsule contracture with the expansor and I asked the PS what was the probability I would develop it…
More active forum
Hi, I discovered a more active BC forum at breastcancer.org Some may already know this, but thought I would share for those who don't ....
New Rash on Breast Is it IBC?
Last thursday I noticed a small red rash on my right breast that is not sore, itchy or inflamed. Just there and red. If I look very close at it it looks like a ton of tiny little capilaries just under the skin. I have a terrible health anxiety and having just learned of IBC just a week before I automatically spun out of…
Article in NYTimes today.must read!
Hi. I just read an article in NYTimes that all BC patients and survivors must reaD regarding breast reconstruction. Ask questions and factor in decisions. Knowledge is power! Below is the link:…

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