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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2017

First time talking to anyone outside of family
I'm 48 years old. Have no family history of breast cancer. I had one mammogram about 8 years ago. Been meaning to have another one. I went to have routine checkup...well I had a UTI that made me go to gynecologist and figured I'd get it out of the way. She gave me a little grief about having mammogram done. Then she…
Nerve Pain
I am wondering if somebody can comment about nerve pain after surgery and radiation. My BS told me that the nerve pain occurred because they had to cut a main nerve during surgery, as the tumor had invaded the nerve. She said the pain comes as the nerve regrows. The nerve pain started with surgery, stopped about two weeks…
Ever have one of those days....I know you have!
I get my treatments every 3 weeks. The side effects always run their gamit and unfortunatly are on time. So I go through it and for about 2 days prior to the next one I am feeling pretty good. This time I did not. I had a kidney issue, UTI, and the contiuned mystery rash to contend with. So today was a treatment day.…
Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma at age 42
This just doesn't seem real. I am 42 years old (okay, 43 in a few weeks). I had a 3D mammogram in January and it was fine. I found a lump in May and the last month has been a whirlwind. I was diagnosed with grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma, ER & PR positive, HER2 negative. At first the doctor said stage 1, no lymph nodes,…
Camul about to conqueer El Capitan!!!!
They have this new way of getting up there now for novices. I remember seeing a guy in a sleeping bag half way up one time. Heyy! Carol! Let's go talk to the Indians there who will tell you all their legends about the place! Maybe with all the stuff you're taking you won't have to leave your home to do this! As you see,…
Last drain coming out tomorrow!
Hello everyone. I am finally getting my last drain out tomorrow (post mastectomy and abdominal incisions for delayed DIEP flap reconstruction). It's been 6 1/2 weeks since surgery. I know most people have them in for only a couple of weeks, I'm just different. I will give me more freedom to move around. I'm happy!
Cancer again?
I was diagnosed with bc in 2007, at the age of 29. Made it through now here I am again my Dr thinks I am in for another round. Things just seem so different first I had bi-lateral with no reconstructive and because I have the cancer gene and others in my family that also had the gene wound up with ovarian cancer they…
Herceptin
Has anyone here been treated with Herceptin? I wasn't expecting side effects but I feel like I hve been hit be a truck tonight. Severe headache, body aches, bone aches.
Lymphedema/PT after axillary node dissection
Good morning So, husband has stage IV triple neg breast cancer. Had axillary node dissection surgery last June. Since then, he has had two PT appointments last summer (he was discharged before he started radiation,w hich he completed in Sept) No effort was made to reconnect him with PT and docs didn't seem to consider it a…
My Biopsy results
Hi everyone: Hap I'd seen on another post where you asked what the results were and I'm sorry I'd not posted earlier. I'm glad to report that it came back negative and thank you for prayers. I've been going through a stressful situation since the results because my breast (especially the nipple) was not getting circulation…
1 yr post treatment tests
Hello, friends Tomorrow I am having a mammogram and ultrasound 11 months post radiation treatment. While I am most grateful that my tests November 1st only showed scar tissue, I am concerned about my pain and tenderness I keep reading that this feeling is normal, but I have also been sooooo tired lately (going to bed at…
Question about implant
Hi everyone. Last June I was diagnosed with HER2 stage 2A tumor. Started chemo right away and tumor is gone and now time for the surgery. I have chosen to go with mastectomy with reconstruction. Can anyone tell me how often (trips) the temporary will take to be filled and how long it takes until it is filled? It's quite a…
Breast cancer from implants
HI everyone... I hope you are all doing well... I haven't been on for quite awhile. But I do pray daily for all of you... I have a question if anyone can relate... I have to have both of my implants removed that I had placed a year ago after my breast reconstruction from my mastectomy... I have constant pain and some…
Port problems
I was supposed to have chemo yesterday, but it was cancelled because I was having major port problems. It was very painful and getting worse by the day. The Dr. sent me to have it out. It was a long and painful day. So, they took the port out and it is pretty sore today. I have no idea what happens next, but i have a week…
Chemo (Taxol) & Immunotherapy
Hi! Sorry if this came up twice. I cant see that my 1st discussion posted. I was wondering if anyone did standard chemo along with immunotherapy (sp?) I have agreed to be part of the I Spy study that incorporates chemotherapy along with immunotherapy, which is supposed to be very effective and also helps to boost the…
Follow Up with MO
Hello! I was wondering for those of you that have finished with treatment, how often do you follow up with MO, BS, RO? Being naive, I thought that after I finished up with treatment, I would follow up every six months. I am being asked to follow up with all of my doctors after three months. Is this typical?
What is long term results of Diep flap breast reconstruction
I just have been diagnosed with breast cancer and for sure want a bmx but want to know about long term results of having Diep reconstruction. I know the procedure is fairly new and I have not been able to see what they look like years later. Is there anyone who have them for 5 +years and is still happy with the results?…
Treatment Decisions
I just joined this network today and am looking for some feedback and opinions from others that have been in similar situations..... I'm 34 years old and got diagnosed with breast cancer (DCIS in the left) about 3 months ago. I have a family history of breast cancer, so went with a bi-lateral mastectomy 5 weeks ago (also…
breast cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer er and pr+.... had a bilateral mastectomy.... was put on tamoxifen, but had to have my prozac switched to effexor, didnt do well, so onc took me off both, and put me back on prozac.... he is suggesting that i dont do any endocrine therapy.... my index of it coming back is…
How far do you go for treatment
Hi. I know we come from all parts of the country and I am trying to decide whether to get a doctor closer to home than an hour and a half away. How far do you go for your treatment in miles? I know it would be easier for family to have treatments at a local, but less than reputable, hospital.
Herceptin Rash
Annie, I broke out in a bright red and very itchy rash on my chest about an hour ago. Google "Herceptin rash" and look on the images tab. Does your rash look like that? There is a whole thread on Breastcancer.org on Herceptin rashes going back to 2008. Pretty serious and long term skin reactions to Herceptin posted there.…
Camul atop the zipline start! Go CSN Team Ninja Warrior!
HAH!!!! Gotcha flyin' again luv! I got docs all week, but I am still with ya. More after they unplug an ear and stop the windtunnel effect. Doc's admin was a trip through the looking glass offering a tues appt on a Monday then a Friday. Duh? hello???? Where is Tues? Lucky for her it was just primary care, Whirlpool sends…
Biopsy result question
I just had the 4th biopsy in the same breast in the past month. I had 3 done in the same sitting, and they were all benign. I had the 4th one last week, and I'm waiting test results. I was told by someone I know "since the other 3 were benign, the 4th biopsy more than likely will be too". Has anyone here ever heard…
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Just for fun. What do you find binge worthy ?
I'm scheduled for surgery this week so I know I will have at least a week at home recovering. I can't stand daytime television and if I watch a news channel I just get depressed. I'd love to get some suggestions on television shows, or movies to watch while I'm at home. So my dear pinks , What do you find binge worthy?…
Finally, the tears
First denial; no this cannot be happening to me again! Three unrelated cancers, how could that be? Impossible! Then, searching for answers and decisions to be made. There must be a way out of this? Tonight, alone, and the tears finally come. It hurts and I am alone tonight. This is goiing to be a long battle and I am so…
Had Biopsy Today
Hello all: Today was the day for my surgical biopsy. Had to be there at 7:00 a.m. and got home at 4:00. Just plain tired. Surgery was about an hour - just surprised that it took that long. My breast is twice the size of the other one so they must have really gone deep - he said that it was. Cried from one room to the other…
Guess where I am?
Hi! I am in the infusion room for about an hour.. 2 more to go......one step closer to being cancer free! The only effects of the steroids have been that I am eating anything that is not tied down. Fingers crossed that it goes well.
Radiation burn with seroma
Hi all, new here. I'm Kelley. I guess I could tell my whole story, chemo, surgery, foot nerve pain (still, fu taxol), but my main concern is radiation on my seroma. I had a bilateral, and also a complete lymphectomy on my right side. I have had the seroma drained at least 12 times since surgery 10 weeks ago, at one point…
Port
Well, I had the port put in today. It was a long, long day and it really hurts. I left there feeling drunk from all the meds they gave me in the iv drip. It hurts and feels like it is sitting right on my collar bone. Tomorrow chemo, so i have to take steroids in a while I don't like putting meds like this into my body. I…

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