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Shoulder/arm/neck pain
Maybe this is not surprising to others on this list, but 6 weeks after I finished all my scheduled treatment (4 rounds A/C, mastectomy, 4 rounds Taxotere, 28 radiation sessions), I suddenly developed a moderately frozen shoulder within a period of 2 weeks. I am so glad that I went to physical therapy yesterday to find out…
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Returning to work after a single mastectomy?
I know it's different for everyone, but how quickly did you all return to work after your mastectomy? I'm not having reconstruction. I'm 40 and otherwise healthy. Office-type job, not strenuous, although I would need to drive to it. When did you start to feel "better" again?
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CHEK2 Mutations for Breast Cancer
Here I go again. Had BC when I was 49 on the RT, and now in the LT breast at 68. Since I had a family history of BC and everyone seems to die in my family from cancer, I opted for the genetic testing. Knowledge is powerful but living with the results are scary. IS THERE ANYONE out there that has been through this? I am…
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Lymphovascular Invasion
I just had mastectomy. On pathology report, lymphovascular invasion is present and micrometastatis on sentinel node. No other lymph nodes were removed during the surgery. how common and how significant is it for invasive ductal carcinoma to be “lymphovascular invasion”? Does anyone have the same experience?
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Mammogram
Does anyone Know if there is a standard of practice for mammograms after having cancer when you have dense breast.
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Liquid Biopsy blood test - anyone tried ? I m considering but so expensive....
Liquid Biopsy blood test - anyone tried ? I m considering but so expensive.... anyone have more info here ? thanks
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Just diagnosed and found my husbands been cheating… now what?
Recently having been diagnosed with stage one cancer I found out the day after my My diagnostic ultrasound that indicated I needed to go for a biopsy and ultimately to my diagnosis, my husband had somebody who had shown an interest in him and he liked it, So after thinking about it I went to him and asked if he would be…
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36 years old. Just got the news. Anyone else diagnosed under 40?
Hi, I was diagnosed with IDC. I just found out Friday that is has spread to my lymph nodes. To say my world has come crashing down is the understatement of the century. I’m HR+ Her2 negative. No BRACA. They staged me at 2. Waiting on MRI results. I don’t know how to process. I have two babies. They want me to do 16 rounds…
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Aftermath of BC
I'm new here. Its hard to be open about my breast cancer journey. I've tried so hard to live my life like normal, like it didn't affect me, I did what my doctor said to do, chemo, radiation, double mastectomy, full hysterectomy, now daily chemo pills. Plus I take several vitamins and supplements to help with other issues.…
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Not seeing a medical oncologist until after surgery
I saw a breast surgeon, a plastic surgeon, and a radiation oncologist in that order. Based on the info they provided me I opted for a lumpectomy with a lift and inter operative radiation. During surgery they discovered that not only had the cancer spread to the lymph nodes but that the tumor was too large for intra…
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When could I resume outrigger paddling after radical double mastectomy ? I am afraid to ask...
Hi everyone, I just had a radical double mastectomy 5 days ago, the pain is awful, nothing compared the firs time I had breast cancer 8 years ago, back then the lumpectomy was much easier compared to this :( I m afraid that I won't be able to do the sports I used to, anyone here is a dragon boat paddlers, or a outrigger…
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Post Lumpectomy Question
Hi ALL again! :) I had a lumpectomy done back on Jan. 28th. Had to go back for a re-excision Feb. 23. All clear margins - THANK GOD. But I had a question for you who have been through this before. My breast doesn't feel the same - not that I expect it to either - but it looks like there is a lot of scar tissue. When the…
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Breast Tissue Expander
Hello BEEpositive here! hello Crew! has anyone had any experience with breast reconstruction starting during breast cancer surgery? I had it started about a month ago now same time as my left breast mastectomy was done. just started having filler done( to expand the breast tissue to prepare for the final breast implant…
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Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
Hi all, I did not know there was such a syndrome named and recognized as such until reading an article in Nursing 2002,November issue. All who are about to have a mastectomy or lumpectomy,please be aware that the article states that if proper treatment of acute pain isn't treated in the first 24 hours after surgery, a pain…
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Starting to feel like the old me!
I wanted to share my feelings with all of the ladies here that have been here for me. After months of struggling with fear, anxiety, insomnia, dealing with incompetent medical providers, the list goes on. I work on it daily to pray, stay positive, get in shape physically. I have started to look for employment. Got my hair…
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Problems with short-term memory loss
Hello Beautiful or Hello Gorgeous, I have a quick question if anyone can answer. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 and going through chemotherapy, I just wanted to know has anyone or know someone has experienced short-term/long-term memory loss. Have A Beautiful Blessed Evening Inshah Allah
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Recurrence
Hello all ! Brand new here. Just wanted to say hello and wish everyone the best. I wasn't here for my first cancer diagnosis in 2020. I wish I had found it then. However, I'm here for the second one. Found out a little over a week ago that one of my three original tumors has come back. Originally, I had 2 that were er/pr+…
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Anyone care to share their timeline?
Fairly newly diagnosed. 40 years old. I'm curious as to what everyone's timeline looked like? Mammo Sept 19 Biopsy Sep 23 Diagnosis Sep 28 Lumpectomy October 7 Margins were not clear, lymph nodes were but my medical oncologist appears to be leaning towards chemo, radiation and either mastectomy or another (larger)…
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Tamoxifen and hot flashes, ONCOTYPE score
Since I am on Tamoxifen (3 months), I have had hot flashes. How to get rid of them? Any ideas? How do I know Tamoxifen is doing its job? My ONCOTYPE score was 14 with a 4% possibility of recurrence in the next 9 years. What happens after 9 years?
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How to find low-income, income-dependant housing
I can not, for the life of me, find any low income, income based housing! I need it for May 1st for me and my 'emotional support' dog. Mid-Atlantic, possibly West Coast (but hae to transport what's left of my stuff). Not the Federal Section 8 type in a project, bad area, or for families. I can't pay much on what I get for…
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LUMPECTOMY
I'm sure someone out there has had this done and i just want to know, what to expect and whats to come. i will also be having rad and chemo. I am having surgery in a couple of days, just want to know other peoples experience. thank you
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Loss of job, insurance loss
My oncologist told me today that my treatment for metastatic breast cancer is no longer working. He said we need to move from treatment to quality of life. I have insurance through my employer. I need to keep working to maintain my coverage. I'm worried about what I'm going to do when I'm no longer able to work and loose…
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Metaplastic breast carcinoma
Hello! I was diagnosed this week with metaplastic breast carcinoma. It is HER2 positive, weakly estrogen positive, and progesterone negative. I’m feeling overwhelmed and looking for others with similar diagnoses. I’m have an appointment at a cancer center later in December. Thanks for your help!
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Reconstructive surgery
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Just finished DCIS Stage 0 surgery, any advice on Radiation and tamoxifen for prevention
I just had a DCIS (stage zero) surgery. I am ER+. I needed some guidance related to next step of treatment/prevention. Any advice on how long after after DCIS surgery should I receive Radiation, after 2 or 3 months? Is it better to delay the radiation to allow the incision to heal completely? What side affects to expect…
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Alternative Treatment after Surgery
Has anyone tried a holistic treatment after breast cancer surgery? I just had a lumpectomy a few weeks ago and am scheduled to see the oncologist soon to discuss treatment plans. I would like to hear more about the pros and cons of holistic treatment from someone who has gone through it please for a better understanding.
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Femara and Ribocylib
Does anyone on here have breast cancer and taking any and or both of the above?
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Beginnings of Hair Loss??
I am Stage IV Metastic Breast Cancer, De Novo diagnosis. I am currently undergoing my 3rd week of my 2nd round of Kisqali and Arimidex. I have not had traditional chemotherapy treatments. The other morning, I woke up with my scalp feeling very tender and bruised. My treatment says hair loss is rare, but everything I’ve…
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Trying to find a plastic surgeon for reconstructive breast surgery in Nashville TN
Hello. My name is Sharon. My oncologist told me to find a chat room to see if anyone can tell me anything about the plastic surgeons at Vanderbilt breast center. I tried one in Knoxville and he just came up with excuses not to do it like saying I had radiation so he can't. Most cancer patients do get radiation. Any how,…
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Sharing my rough start on chemo…
Hello friends, I wanted to share my experience with an allergic reaction to paclitaxol. It’s not to scare anyone, but I think it’s helpful for me to share and also helps me share with others who understand. Chemotherapy is no joke, and really feels like it’s almost wearing me down like I’ve never felt before and it’s…