Breast Cancer
Discussion List
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Feeling overwhelmed
So now I am finding out that dealing with a whole new cancer is very mind boggling. I had another surgery to my kidney yesterday and it was a tough time. So much pain and nausua. And I found out the FDA will not be fast tracking the approval to the chemo I need. This made me just sick to my stomach to know. I go in every 6…
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Pain after Mastectomy
I would like to know if anyone has pain after a mastectomy. I am not as fluent as everyone seems to be on this Forum so please bear with me. I had a single mastectomy on the left side on Februrary of 2017. My last reconstruction surgery was in September of 2017. It is now April of 2019 and I still have stabbing pains…
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BRCA1
Hello to All, I was diagnosed with DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3. I had the genetic testing due to family history and tested positive for BRCA1. My children will be tested as well. My questions is this: I had a double masectomy due to the BRCA1. My breast surgeon said I don't need to worry about reoccerence since it was DCIS. I…
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Lanolin for radiation therapy skin care
I have heard that lanolin is great for skin care during and after radiaiton - but I've read in serveral locations that lanolin or products containing lanolin should not be used. Anyone have experience with using lanolin and aquaphor together?
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HAPPY EASTER TO ALL
Happy Easter weekend to ALL. We are here on this site...but we ARE ALL STILL HERE! GOD BLESS ALL CONTINUED BLESSING AND PRAYERS BEEPOSITIVE,,,, IM BLESSED AND CONTINUE TO LIVE MY BEST LIFE !!
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After Treatment-Fear
Hello, I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Cancer last year in March. The entire year was spent in treatment, Chemo, a Lumpectomy and then Radiation. My last radiation treatment was at the end of November. I had Chemo first as the Oncologist wanted to see the response. After treatment the tumor was no longer visible. So I…
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Starving Cancer with a Ketogenic Diet
I have posted this info in response to a couple different posts, but really wanted to get it out there. If you try this, please, please, please let us know your results. It is not easy, but it is both doable and sustainable. I'm 6 months in and feeling fine, but know that no every one may have similar results. I am a…
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GLANDULAR CELLS ON PAP
I had surgery, chemo and radiation for breast cancer in 2016. I take Tamoxifen and am doing great. Except that today I was told I had "glandular cells" on my pap smear and now I have to have a culposcopy and biopsy. The GYN says she normally wouldn't even biopsy this since I have no symptoms, however, since I'm taking the…
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Adjunctive treatment to Ibrance/Faslodex
Has anyone been on Ibrance, Faslodex and Letrozole? I am wondering if adding Letrozole to my current treatment for Stage IV breast cancer would be beneficial. Also, anyone try immunotherapy or use of medciations such as a statin, doxycycline, nsaid, ranitidine and vitamin C infusion? Heard that might help kill the stem…
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Letrozole observation
I just occured to me that I used to worry if I didn't take a certain pill I might get pregnant. Now I worry if I don't take Letrozole the cancer may return. How times have changed!!! Lol, Loev Surf
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Worried about work and time off
Hello: I am new here. I am so worried about work. Just diagnosed and don't even know what to be thinking!!! I am single. I am employed full time with good health insurance. I do have a little vacation and sick time, but I don't have any other benefits. No FMLA, short term or long term disablility. I work for a small family…