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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2018

bilateral masectomy with prepectoral breast reconstruction
I'm getting ready to have a bilateral masectomy with a prepectoral breast reconstruction. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'm wondering about recovery time. I work from home on a computer and wonder when I can return to work. I'm also considering a nipple sparing procedure.
bilateral prepectoral breast reconstruction
Has anyone undergone bilateral prepectoral breast reconstruction? I'm wondering about the recovery in terms of time. I work from home on a computer and wonder how long I will need to be out of work.
A RASH CREAM (RASH FROM RADIATION)
In these last few days of radiation treaments, I have developed a worsening 'rash' from the treatmens (which nurse said is common). I'm trying to find how to get rid of it. I've tried Desitin on one half of breast & Hydrocortizone cream on the other half... rash did not itch at this point... just terrible looking. These…
A BRA CAUSES CANCER(?)
There are many articles online, from Dr.'s saying that 'Underwire bras, Padded bras, & tight bras... cause cancer. Look it up online & read it for yourself. This is just what 'I' found out myself. Read which sites are from actual 'Doctors'. It makes sense because stats say that 80% of women get get breast cancer, thats…
What are your side effects from Taxol?
I finished my 4 A/C infusions two weeks ago and about to start my weekly Taxol treatment in 3 days. Can anyone share your Taxol experience? What were your major side effects?
Life after treatment
I am almost 2 years out of treatment for stage 3 breast cancer. I am really struggling emotionally. I was naive to think that after treatment, life goes back to “normal“. There are a lot of things that I have experienced that were unexpected. Anybody have similar experience?
CLOTHING DURING RADIATION TREATMENTS
I read online reviews from previous Radiation Patients for 2 full days... I took notes & their advice. I'm so thankful for those women's reviews. I experienced very little redness & I did very well through the whole event, start to finish. (I also wrote on this site, under Breast Cancer topic, 'Creams & Lotions'... or did…
TNBC vaccine being put on the fast track.
The Mayo Clinic has announced that their trials on a new vaccine for TNBC is now on the fast track To the FDA. In the last couple of days. News stations around the country have been talking about it. So far results are looking promising. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Time between tests
Hi, by the way. I'm originally from the endometrial cancer board. I was diagonsed with Stage 4B UPSC. Had two chest CT scans, eight rounds of chemo, and a bunch of CA-125's. In July, I was pronounced NED/Stable. There is one watch and wait area. I pray it will be so for decades to come. The radiologists focused quite a bit…
RADIATION CREAMS & LOTIONS
I used the Auafor & Aloa Vera did not help me at all & seemed to worsen the redness & I began to get blisters. I am very light complected, large breasted, & have many food & grass allergies. I had no idea about creams & lotions of any kind. I was lost & so worried about the radiation burns that most of the reviewers talked…
just like sixth grade all over again...
Well, it is just about like sixth grade all over again. I am 63, but skinny, thin weird hair, flat as a board and not much in the way of eyebrows or eyelashes. Also, no boyfriend. At least I am alive - but the similarity does not escape me.
sore throat from radiation therapy
I'm having #11 of 30 radiation treatment for breast cancer. I noticed over the weekend after #10 that it really hurts to swallow. I feel like there's something in my throat. Is this common? And will the Magic Mouthwash I was prescribed during chemo help?
Latissimus Flap Breast Reconstruction
Hello. I had my second failed attempt at breast reconscrution this past August. This last attempt was utilizing the DIEP flap procedure. One by one the flap failed. The plastic surgeon suggests the Latissimus Flap procedure as a final step since the arteries are left in tact and relatively no chance of decreased blood flow…
no further treatment
Hello. I had 4 cycles of TCHP plus Neulasta. I did not tolerate it very well. Proceeded to surgery. Good news - pCR (no cancer found by pathologist in breast tissue from mastectomy nor in lymph nodes 0/5) ! Now I do not think I need further treatment with Herceptin as it makes me sick and I do not tolerate the Neulasta.…
My treatment
I am 49. I was diagnosed in July with Grade III, Stage III Invasive Ductal Carsinoma. Hormne receptive, HER 2 negative. I had double mastectomy in August, and am on chemo. my regimenwill consist of 2 rounds. 1st round is 4 doses of doxyrubicon and cytoxine.......every 2-3 weeks 2nd round is taxotere - one dose a wee for 12…
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