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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2019

Diagnosed with Breast cancer and I’m absolutely terrified
Hello there, I’m 48 years old and found out I have breast cancer on June 26th. All I know right now is that it is an invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast. I had a mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy on Mon. I have my consultation with the cancer team next Wednesday to discuss treatment, etc. And I’m absolutely…
Reconstruction issues
I had a mastectomy and reconstruction on my left breast the end of 2015. An implant in my "good" breast evened me out so I was supposed to look balanced as I was small breasted to begin with and the reconstruction would make my left side look slightly different from the right side. Recently have had problems with the left…
Scared to make the doctor appointment
Hi! My aunt had breast cancer and has been in remission for quite a few years now. This year, for me, has been awful health wise. I've developed 3 different medication allergies, and this month alone I've had a rash/hives that won't go away, along with flu like symptoms. Recently, this week, I've had night sweats and a…
Xeloda
I will be starting Xeloda, most likly the genteric form in a couple of weeks. I would appricate any advice and what I may expect with it. The fight goes on! Thanks in advance Linda
Radiation
I just had my 21st treatment out of 28.If my skin holds out I will have a 5 day "boost". My breast itches! The underside is ugly with some peeling and soreness. It is a deep red. I am putting Calendula cream, Aquaphor, and A&D ointment. Anything else you can suggest? Also how long was it when the skin started to get back…
Upset Stomach with Letrozole/Femara
Have others experienced upset stomach with letrozole/femara? What has been helpful for you? Kate
Kidney removal
So docs have decided to scrap all this painful treatment I am having with this UTUC of the kidney and the kidney comes out July 19th. I keep telling myself this is a good thing and I can do this. I got through a double mastectomy, chemo, adjunct and these nasty pills. You can live with one kidney. It's going to hurt but…
Newly Diagnosed Stage 3
Hello! I’m 57 and I was just diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in my left breast. I have no family history whatsoever of breast cancer. I went in for a nuclear stress test on my heart. My heart is fine but the nuclear material found a breast lump. Following a biopsy, they determined it was malignant, Estrogen positive,…
Need advice on dental implants after breast radiotherapy
I am as of now having Radiotherapy treatment for Breast Cancer and I need 2 dental implants. Has anybody had dental implant surgery following Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer? What research/advice would you say you were given around this? Is it safe to say that it was fruitful? I am stressed over the danger of…
Should I be concern?
Can someoe tell me how would a person know if cancer has spread to other parts of your body, how do you feel? I was wondering because people say they went for their checkup or felt lumps??? I am still having affects from the radiation that was finished in March 2019. The radiation was on my left side, underarm, some of my…
Just Diagnosed with breast cancer could use some insight
I just found out last week I have invasive carcinoma which is ductal and lobular. This is my first post and needless to say my life has just turned upside down and I have questions. I am almost 62 (next Friday) and have been taking BHRT for almost 5 years. I was planning to go off this June when I met with my doctor. I…
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I have had chemo for triple negative. I had surgery and that had mixed results. I was told that it would be an outpatient surgery, nope I had to stay because the tumor was bigger then they thought it would be and I had three lymph nodes infected plus chemo didn't kill the cancer. I spent 4 hours waiting for a room because…
Verzenio
Has anyone had experiene talking Verzenio?
Looking for Suggestions for Metal Taste in Mouth
Assuming many who have had treatments have suffered from the side effect of the metal taste in the mouth that will not go away. Any suggestions on how you are dealing with that or dealt with this in the past are appreciated!

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