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Any way to get rid of the hematoma after biopsy?
I had bilateral MRI-guided biopsy on Monday. 2 days later right breast feels and looks fine. Left breast is one large colorful painful bruise. I kept an ice pack on it for hours and a tight bra; it is not helping much. Any ideas? Thanks!
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26 with breast cancer, going strong but have questions about blood in stool
Hello, my name is Jessica. I am 26 and was diagnosed with breast cancer in August. I have had to rounds of chemo and I've been handling it well. Had good news yesterday and my tumor has shrunk and is a lot softer. Last Thursday I had chemo and during I had a bowl movement. I was kinda constipated and pushed a little more…
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Happy Birthday TJJohnson!! September 23rd
Hoping you have a FABULOUS day! Enjoy . . . Vicki Sam
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Clinical trial?????
I saw my rad onco this afternoon and she is recommending me for clinical trial of cyber-knife. One shot rad treatment. Anyone had exp of this? Tash xxxx
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AdrimIdex migraines
Hi, Im three years +a few months fromdiagnosis of stage 2a bC, e+, p-, her2 -. After chemo and bilateral mastectomy I was on tamoxafin For two years. Was switched to arimidex in march. In June I had a migraine, vomiting and feeling like crap, I thought I had the flu. About three week later same thing. Figured sounds like a…
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Interesting Article on New Research
Dr. Ellis is the same one that introduced at the 2008 SABCS about taking estradiol (estrogen) to reboot a hormonal drug. I did try this myself but my drug didn't reboot. My oncologist would let me try it only by using my own estrogen. Maybe that is why it didn't work. However I found the following article interesting.…
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Hello, having problems with eyes
Hello my beautiful Pink Ladies, havne't been on in a while. Noticing that after my second Chemo my eyes have been effected. They water, the corners turn red, and I have pain under the the inside corner of the eye on both sides of the nose area. To top things off I am a diabetic have already had Laser surgery to stop some…
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Anti estrogen drugs are killing me
Hi all! Happy holidays! I am having tough time with tolerating anti estrogen meds. I started with arimidex I only made it three months, the side effects were awful! You name it I had it....so I was given month off. I was put on fareston instead of tamoxifen. My blood didn't qualify for tamoxifen. Apparently there is a new…
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transitition from cancer patient to survivor, and living with side effects
So many reasons to be thankful, which I am but yet... I am a Stage 1, invasive breast cancer survivor, two years out from surgery, chemo and radiation. Some side effects aren't going to disappear, sore, sensitve tongue, neuropathy in both feet, and small amount in right hand, two years into taking the oral anti estrogen…
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Sativex? anyone............?
Hi all again, You know me, I don't just listen to the 'powers that be', but have also been researching ANYTHING that may nelp my pretty desperate situation. I am looking at sativex, apparently it is a major good pain-killer that is mainly used for M>S> ... BUT; it also releases an enzyme that attacks and KILLS breast…
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Chemo by your individual weight?
Saw something on TV a little while ago that there is a new study that says that many do not get the right amount of their chemo. What it said basically, was that chemo is/has been administered not based on actual weight but rather on 'ideal' weight. I was surprised at the info as when I did chemo 4 yrs ago, I was weighed…
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Medical Dictionary (Play on words) Funny
It might have come from this discussion board or another one. At one time, I kept a file on my computer on posts that made me laugh. If you haven't read it before or even if you had, it might be fun to read again. MEDICAL DICTIONARY: Artery...... ......... ......... .. The study of paintings. Bacteria.... .........…
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Update on Dawne
Dawne did not get good news on Wed. The cancer has spread to 2 lymph nodes in her neck.The tumor has grown and is pushing on her heart vessels,esophagus and trachea and aorta. She is in pain with all this and still major issues with the lymphdema. She had more test yesterday and sees her Onc next week. Thank you all for…
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having first chemo tomorrow morning
Hi, I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 2B grade 3 breast cancer 15 days ago. They are still waiting on the BRCA test results, but since it is aggressive and already moved into my lymph nodes, they are starting me on chemo tomorrow. in 8 weeks, i will have surgery. By then I will decide to go with Lumpectomy or…
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Name Brand Daily Vitamins Vs. Generic Daily Vitamins
I was just wondering what some of you think about generic daily vitamins (like the Wal-Mart Brand) vs. a name brand daily vitamin (like One A day). I know there might be a difference in fillers, but wonder if it is worth the extra money to get a name brand. I checked labels and they have the same amount of vitamins and…
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Anyone Get Reader's Digest?
I came across an interesting tidbit in the new edition of the Reader's Digest. Knitted Knockers (aka knitted boobs). Anyone ever hear of this before? I hadn't. This link tells more about the idea and how it started, as well as the goals of the group. It is rather interesting.…
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having first chemo tomorrow morning
Hi, I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 2B grade 3 breast cancer 15 days ago. They are still waiting on the BRCA test results, but since it is aggressive and already moved into my lymph nodes, they are starting me on chemo tomorrow. in 8 weeks, i will have surgery. By then I will decide to go with Lumpectomy or…
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New on BC board. Not new to cancer. Need advice.
Hello all, I am 45 years old, was diagnosed with stage 3C metastatic ovarian cancer a little over a year ago, underwent total hysterectomy, chemo and have been NED for 9 months, now ovarian cancer has recurred. I am BRCA1 positive and was getting semi-annual mammograms and breast MRI as part of the high-risk surveillance.…
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Triple Positive IDC with DCIS
Greetings all, just joined this network and wanted to introduce myself and tell my story. It has been 10 months today that I had a lumpectomy for triple positive, stage II, class III breast cancer. A PET scan showed that the cancer had not metastasized anywhere else in my body. The biopsy on the removed tumor indicated…
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Off Topic...Beau's new heart....
11 weeks ago, my beau was just out of transplant surgery. He is doing EXTREMELY well, and I catch myself glancing at him and realizing that without this surgery, I would be left only with a memory. HUGE thank you for the organ donor's family, for making the supreme sacrifice at their darkest moment of losing their young…
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Afraid of having Breast Cancer Recurrence
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and I am a survivor of triple negative breast cancer. I was diagnosed with the cancer six years ago. Even after 6 years out, I am still terrified of having a recurrence. I was only 26 years old when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. There was no history of cancer on either sides…
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What do you take for arthritis? Does it help?
I had a bone scan awhile back and it showed a little arthritis. I've been taking tylenol for it, and it works ok, but, I wondered what the rest of you might be taking and how it works for you. I just hate to take it everyday. I know it can't be good for my stomach. Thanks, Leeza
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I had chemo to shrink tumors but now it is significantly bigger
I hope someone can help! I was diagnosed in April with Breast cancer in my right breast of 7 cm (?) and also in my lymph nodes. My oncologist suggested chemo first to shrink tumor and then have a lumpectomy. I had 6 chemo which I finished at the end of August. Every time my oncologist examined me she said the tumor had…
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New and saying hello :)
Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. My story - quick version. I was diagnosed with Stage 1, invasive DCIS breast cancer on April 12, 2013. I had a lumpectomy on May 3rd. Surgeon did not get "clean margins" so I had a second lumpectomy on June 3rd. When she got into the breast further she…
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SIROD 'Doris' - How ya doing ? Please update us when possible ..
We are thinking about you .. Hoping things are better for you - Vicki Sam
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Losing Hair
Hello Ladies, How did you deal with losing your hair? Its been a couple of weeks since I had chemo and barely feeling semi normal. I was wondering while going through Chemo and losing your hair did you scalp feel funny? Mine has been feeling like its being pulled. Like when you put a pony tail and its too tight, and having…
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Happy Birthday - JuJuBeez !!
Hap Hap Happy Birthday -!!! Enjoy, Celebrate, and have lots of Birthday cake ... Vicki Sam
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Dawne, Texasgirl10 update
Let me first say I am sorry I have not updated sooner. I wish I had better news but, I still believe better news will be coming. Dawne continues to be in a lot of pain. She had a scan last week and the cancer has grown. She had a more extensive scan yesterday to see if it has spread anywhere else. She is still having…
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New here
Just wanted to introduce myself. I am a 37 year old health care worker newly diagnosed with Stage IIb invasive ductal carcinoma. I recieved my diagnosis 8/20. I then had all my care transferred to a larger cancer center. I recieved the obligatory echocardiagram, breast MRI, BRCA testing, I had my port-a-cath placed last…
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"October Pink" (An original song of Hope and Awareness) by 12 year old Caroline Dare
Hi My name is Caroline Dare and I am a 12 year old singer/songwriter. I wrote a song called "October Pink" that I want to share. It is about how I felt when my aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of years ago. She is a survivor. I want this song to bring hope to others affected by this horrible disease. I also…