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Breast Cancer

Archives for May 2022

Kadcyla for targeted BC treatment
I've just started Kadcyla infusions for ER+, PR-, HER2+ 1.6cm invasive breast cancer. Though it was stage 1 (they only found a few isolated ca cells in one lymph node during lumpectomy which likely occurred due to the needle biopsy) because of the HER2 status my oncologist suggested this targeted therapy. I'm wondering if…
Peripheral Neuropathy
I finished chemo April 5th. I started having a little neuropathy right before I was finished with the chemo. It has gradually gotten worse in my thumbs and two fingers on both hands and my toes and right behind my toes are numb. My thumbs are very painful sometimes. I use Nervive cream, which helps. Does anyone know of any…
Finished Chemo!!!
I just wanted to say that yesterday was my LAST chemo day! WAHOO! I rang the bell and everyone cheered. Next up will be surgery. I'm just happy to be done with chemo because that stuff was toxic for me.
Long journey
Hi I am Megan I am 43 and I been on this junury since November. I am getting tired and worn out. I need encouragement please. I'm going to radiation right now and still getting her herceptin.
Post mastectomy
Hi! Just had a bilateral mastectomy on May 3rd. Got my wound vac off yesterday and dealing with all the emotions of changed body image. I’m doing okay just still can’t believe this all happening. Can anyone give me any insight for expectations on healing?
Very rare breast cancer diagnosis: ACC basaloid subtype
Hello! I am new to this group, and my heart goes out to all of you-I've read a lot of the posts. What strikes me is how we keep fighting and how strong we women are. I'm still working, but will retire next week. I make myself walk 3 miles/day even when I hurt all over, because I feel better after! Well, my diagnosis is…
Very small tumor treatment
I recently had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy of my high grade ductal In situ with one invasive ductal satellite. My margins were small but clear as were the lymph nodes. The tumor was only 2mm big . I am er+, pr- and her2 +. I will have radiation and famara but the protein blocker is in question because of the…
Medication vs. Surgery
I'm ER +. Had lumpectomy, chemo, radiation. On anastrozole. Has anyone removed ovaries and tubes? Or have complete hysterectomy? What are your thoughts? Not sure if i should just stay on meds or take out the source of the estrogen.
Pros and cons about breast reconstruction
It will be 2 years in August that I had my mastectomy and I use my prosthesis but it’s kind of heavy and I have arthritis in my hands which makes it difficult to place in my bra and put my straps on my shoulders . I have been considering having the reconstruction surgery and would love to hear everyone’s views. My JP drain…
So I'm from USA....the Social Worker I was assigned...her and I don't fit.
help!! my family thinks I'm supposed to be the same girl I was before my cancer removal surgery!!!
Good morning. THIS IS A PLEA FOR HELP! I AM COMPLETELY SUICIDAL RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF MY OWN FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!! With tears in my eyes, wondering why I survived only to feel such hatred from my family. I NEED HELP FOR THE SAKE OF MY SON!! Let me begin this by telling you all that my mom has depended on me since we moved from…
EVUSHELD
EVUSHELD: Have any of you had any experience taking Evusheld or known anybody who has? My wife is taking immune therapy for cancer and her team has made her aware of this drug which may be helpful against Covid 19.

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