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Hair texture/hair cuts
I am at that point where my hair has grown back in. Because I wore short hair before (just over the ears on the sides, a little below the neck in the back, and a few inches on the top), it did not take me too long to get back to a comparable point. How does my hair compare to before? At this point it is definitely not as…
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STEROTACTIC BREAST BIOPSIES
I AM GETTING A STEROTACTIC BREAST BIOPSY DONE THIS WEEK. WAS EXPECTING A REGULAR BIOPSY DONE BY A SURGEON. BUT NOW TO SAVE MONEY THEY SAY THEY HAVE THIS MACHINE RUN BY A TECHNICIAN TO TAKE A SAMPLE TISSUE BIOPSY. THIS DOES NOT SEEM LIKE IT WOULD BE THE BEST WAY TO TEST FOR CANCER ?? DOES ANYONE HAVE GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCES…
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3 weeks post OP.
I had my Bilateral Mastectomy on 4/26/13... 3 weeks ago. And the drain tubes were removed, 2 weeks ago. I was wondering how long the breast skin that was left for reconstruction will remain swollen. I look like I have breasts under my arms, and with the tissue expanders... I look like I have 4 breasts. Its worse on the…
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Emotional timeline
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in March and had a double masectomy in April and am dealing with the metastasis and therapies now. I'm a 37 year old mother of 2 and have been dealing with the fear, anger, helplessness, frusrtation and pain. I think I've been taking it all in stride considering the…
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I found work and we moving
As of july I will be in tn . Does any know of a good onco down around the Memphis area?
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BART New Gene Test
Read previous post and looked this up. I am asking Oncol at next appointment for this to be done. My basic gene test was negative even though I had cancer both breasts, my mother had it three times and two of her sisters. I never trusted the results of the test so will go ahead with this one, hoping this one is a more…
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TNBC PINK SISTERS How are you???
Hello My TNBC Pink SISTERS..... Patrice here 2 1/2 years out from diagnosis and doing well!!! How are you doing????
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Low oncotype DX score... chemo or no chemo??
This is my first post. I am hoping someone with similar results may be able to offer some advice. I saw my oncologist today to find out the results of my oncotype DX test. I thought this would be the determining factor in whether or not chemo was needed. My score was an 11 which I was very happy about initially. Within a…
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How closely are you monitored after Stage I dx and treatment?
Hello all - I am so glad I found this discussion board! I am wondering what the standard monitoring procedure for Stage I diagnosis is as far as having labs, scans, etc. requested by your oncologist or surgeon? I was diagnosed August 2011, had a unilateral mastectomy, no rads or chemo, and have been on Femara now for…
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Tamoxofin and weight gain
After a right breast masectomy, I am now on Tamoxofin since Feb 2013..since then I have gained 6 lbs. what can I do? i am following a healthy diet witlot dips of salads, veggies, and protein . I also exercise for 30 mins daily. Valsa
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starting eribulen
Hi! I am new to the forum and am a stage 4 breast cancer patient with mets to bones and liver. After no luck on Gemzar, i am starting Eribulen today. Wonering what some side effects may be, especially hair loss???
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OT - Vacation
Just came back from spending a week with my daughter in Vegas! I was so glad to be there with her for Mother's Day. I am already wanting to go back since the weather there was sunny and 90+ and here at home it is 45 and raining. To all of those just starting on their journey....Yes there is life after treatment Hugs,…
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OMG! I Am Being Attacked and Taken Over By the Beetles! YIKES!
♥ Does anyone else have these stupid beetles/ladybugs in their houses? They were mainly just outside, but, now they are coming inside and they are driving me nuts! Well, more nuts. haha I have been sweeping them up with my sweeper. I just hope they stay in that sweeper bag. They smell too...EWWWWWW! I squeezed a couple (…
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Tell me about "boosts" with radiation, please
I've had 28 radiation treatments and today I start 7 final treatments of "boosts." All I know is that they specifically target the tumor areas. My IDC was in the lower outer quadrant of my breast and I had 10+ lymph nodes. Right now the machine moves around and hits me in about 8 different places. I am pink, but not bad.…
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A low grade phyllodes tumor cannot be excluded
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum, I have some questions and I hope you can provide some guidance. In February, I had a routine mammogram, which then revealed a mass on my right breast, at 12 o'clock. I went back for another mammogram and ultrasound, which confirmed the results of the first mammogram. I was then…
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Starting 16 rounds of AC-T chemo. Scared and depressed. :(
Finally met with my onc Wednesday and she prescribed Adriamycin/Cytoxan for 4 weeks, then taxol for another 12 weeks. 16 treatments. Not what I expected. I didn't get out of bed yesterday I was so upset. I live alone, it's alot to digest. Needing some hugs.
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Mouth sores with Chemo
A friend of mine who had breast cancer and a double mastectomy a few years ago, has given these tips for me to pass on to my daughter in law. She said that with Chemo comes terrible mouth sores and to combat those, she should take Kyolic Kyo-green. She and a few others have sworn that this is the best stuff to use to get…
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Anemia - update
Soooo, the good news (very good news!) is that it is not cancer and probably nothing serious. The meh news is that they don't know why I got so anemic. I'm off the baby aspirin that I have been taking for the past 2.5 years. I had my second colonoscopy/endoscopy last week and the results came back normal (this time my…
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This is a great article on: The things I wish I knew when I was diagnosed with cancer
This article is by a free lance writer in the Huffington Post and I think you'll relate to it. I know I did! I posted the link to it. Let me know what you think of it. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeff-tomczek/cancer-advice_b_1628266.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false Sue :)
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** A Hormonal Imbalance HA HA **
Hormonal Imbalance A distraught woman goes to her gynecologist. When the doctor asks her what is wrong, she says, "Remember the hormones you gave me? Well, look what happened!" She unbuttons her blouse and reveals her chest, completely covered with hair. The doctor is aghast. He says, "I've never seen anything like this.…
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Cancerversary
Question: What date do you consider your cancerversary? Is it the day you were diagnosd, the date of your surgery, the date you ended treatment...? I know this is a weird question, but I'm looking forward to calling myself a one year survivor. Thanks!
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12 Lymph nodes are positive,is it bad
My mother is done with mascetomy,now the doc is telling that her 12 lymph nodes are positive is it very bad im very scared kindly advice
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Update
Had a rough first chemo, hospitalized for fever and extremely low wbc), but I am slowly recovering. Nausea has been a huge issue, but taking zofran regularly is the ticket for me. Appetite has not fully recovered but I ate some cottage cheese and cinammon toast yesterday (not together...Lol). That was the first solid food…
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Angelina Jolie Has Undergone A Preventive Double Mastectomy - Any Thoughts?
Actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a preventive double mastectomy, she revealed Tuesday in The New York Times. She wrote an opinion piece, titled "My Medical Choice," explaining that she underwent the breast removal procedure because she has a mutated BRCA1 gene known to raise a woman's risk of breast and ovarian…
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Allianz Travel Insurance doesn't pay trip cancellation for cancer
Just wanted to post a note to all who have cancer and may be traveling. I bought travel insurance through Allianz via United Airlines in January. A few weeks later during a scope for gallstones, doctors found a pancreatic cancerous tumor that required immediate surgery. I cancelled my trip and had Whipple surgery performed…
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Asking If You Can Come Along On The PINK BUS for Cindy/Snowkitty For Surgery On May 17th?
Cindy is having a lumpectomy this Friday, May 17th. Can you pink sisters come along and support her? And, what food and drinks will we have this time? I know she will appreciate everyone's support. Hugs, Angie
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♥ When You Were A Child, What Did You Want To Be When You Grew Up? ♥
I know that when all of us were children, we dreamed and thought about what we wanted to be when we grew up. From being a cowgirl, to a clown, to a dancer, to a movie star, to a scientist and more. Would you like to share with us what you wanted to be? This should be interesting and fun! Susie
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What Do You Think Of Offering Rad Tips For Those That Are Just Starting Treatment Now Or Soon?
I know when I started rads, this board was unbelievable in the tips and help that I got, so, I thought we might throw out a few tips for anyone just starting. First and foremost though, do only what your own rads oncologist suggests. These tips are just what we did, per our own rads oncologist's approval. For mine...Use…
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PreMeds Needed for Dental Care if you have Port?
Hello, everyone, I returned this morning from a dental appt where the hygienist refused to treat me because I had not taken antibiotics beforehand and I have a port. Both my oncologists told me that I did not need to take the meds. Still, I was made to feel like an AIDs patient in the 80s; the dental staff was whispering,…
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Medicare finally fixed!!
It has been quite the ordeal. It took a month and finally got somewhere thanks to Deb my case worker through the SHIP Program which is Medicares department of aging that works with claims and other issues that people are having trouble with. She had a contact within SSA Regional office in Denver a Supervisor Kathy, who did…