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Bilateral or unilateral mastectomy
Hi! I am a 40 year old recently diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast. I have no family history of bc but my tumor was 2.2 cm already. Unsure of any lymph node involvement as I have opted for a mastectomy so I don't know exactly what stage I am. I really would like a bilateral mastectomy with…
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Help with hair pain?
I cut my hair down to about 1/8 of an inch and am finding that as it falls out it is rather painful. Does anyone have any suggestions to relieve this pain. It feels good standing under the shower spray but I can't do that all day. Rubbing it gently with a soft cloth helps a bit too. Any ideas out there?
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Need Advice -Chemo Yes or No Please read and Help.
Hello All, Our mother who is 66 year old was recently diagnosed with stage 2 invasive breast cancer and quickly had a mastectomy (one breast) a couple of weeks ago, luckily it did not spread to the lymph nodes one was taken out and tested. After visiting 2 oncologists post surgery, both recommended Chemotherapy. First…
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update lung function
Seen the Dr today for my results of lung function. He says I have 60% function. I was so hoping for better results. But he said it can still improving. I will be on Pred, for the next three months and come of it slow and see were my lungs are at that time. I feel like they improve each week. Two weeks ago I could not walk…
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Day four
Day four did not start out well for me at all. I woke about 3:00 am with constipation again ( I took 2 senekots before I went to bed) I was nauseaus, and my hands felt like balloons. I had been drinking a lot of water yesterday but hadn't had any water since I went to sleep. Around 6:00 am I finally took the meds the…
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Today is brenda247's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day was filled with everyone and everything you love best! Best Wishes for a healthy, happy year! much love, Jenny -sorry so late posting - I haven't been able to get on this site for several days.
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Hi! New here to this site..
Good morning! Just found this site after searching for awhile..seems so simple ACS! don't know why I didn't think of it in the first place! :) I was diagnosed in June, 2 weeks before the closing of our house..we had planned to move to FL, so everything is packed, except our summer clothes (I live in CT)..needless to say,…
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Ca 27.29 marker is lower too! :-)
More happy news. My Ca 27.29 is within normal limits (35). Yay!!! Thank you all for your happy thoughts and prayers. I know that they are helping. Just had to share.
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Still on Cloud 9
I am still new on cloud 9. I have Happy Feet! It truly is amazing to feel normal again. NED is my best friend. I don't even want to think about the beast anymore. I never wanted to think about it no less live it. Now that my life is turning around, I seem to move farther away from anything connected to cancer. I hate that…
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Got My Ornament from Jujubeez
Dear Julie (Jujubeez), Thank you very much for the adorable "a tree, a prayer Trellis Ornament" by Willow Tree. It's a girl with wings standing on a platform with a trellis surrounding her. Her body has a stem down the middle with branches and leaves extending from the stem. This pattern begins from the chest to her…
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1 week post first chemo
Its been a week and I feel good! I think I psyched myself up last night because today is our 27th wedding anniversary and I told myself I better feel good. Woke up early to go to church, had a brunch with family and just enjoyed the day. I hope that this recovery period will be uneventful so I will be so ready for the next…
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Taking Tamoxifen Longer May Better Protect Against BC Recurrence
This is exciting and hopeful news for so many of you that are on tamoxifen. It says that by taking tamoxifen longer, it may better protect against a breast cancer recurrence. I am posting the link to CBS news below: Taking Tamoxifen Longer May Protect Against A Recurrence
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Vitamin D Tied to Breast Cancer Outcome-Study
My sister sent me this article today. My vitamin D level was low and is now being managed by an endocrinologist. Thought this was very interesting. "Vitamin D Tied to Breast Cancer Outcome SAN ANTONIO – Vitamin D levels may be part of the reason some women saw a benefit from adding a bone drug to standard breast cancer…
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What is/was your follow-up plan the first year after treatment? And the 2nd year?
I was diagnosed right after Christmas last year with Triple Negative IDC. Chemo starated in Jan, lumpectomy, and radiation ended the end of Aug. The plan for me is to have a mammogram on both sides once a year and on the lumpectomy side twice a year. A couple of days after the mammograms I see the surgeon and he does a…
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Processing the last 6 months
Had my 6 months post-lumpectomy mammo last month and saw my surgeon. All is well and clear. Saw my med onc yesterday and she said everything looked good from her perspective. She gave me a script for Effexor, to go with the Tamoxifen I've been on for about 3 months now. She says it should help with the ridiculous hot…
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy
I have surgery next week and will have the dye injected. I have heard it is very painful. What can you tell me about this procedure?
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Starting taxol....any tips
Hello everybody, Just finished 4 cycles of A/C . Starting taxol next week for the next 12 weeks. Was NOT fun. Any tips, what should I expect..... Thanks in advance. Mupix
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Update Texasgir10
Sorry it has been so long since I updated. My Mom fell about 3 weeks ago and broke her hip. I have spent a lot of time at the hospital and now running back and forth to rehab now. She is handling therapy terrific for a soon to be 82 yr old!! She was still very active and is doing really well. Dawne is hanging in there, she…
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My Angels Arrived......
Thank you Debi.18 for my ornaments- Peace, Love & Joy. Along with the goodies. The expressions are truly what the holiday season is all about. Constance
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Why should my hair be such an issue
I apologize once more for being negative. After all so much good has happened to me that I really feel I have no right to complain. That being said, Eleanor in another thread brought up the issue of losing hair. I know this has been discussed too many times to mention but here's my take. Why am I so upset about losing…
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OT - Stupid Post Office
Have ya'll ever heard of a Post Office that closes at 4:15? I haven't - til now that is. I finally got the ornaments ready to mail so I went to mail them Priority so would be there by Sat. Headed off to the PO figuring they woud be open til either 5 or 5:30 - WRONG! By my watch, it was about 12 minute after 4 when I walked…
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joint pain with anastrozole
1st let me say I have held off posting on here since I had my breast removed last Aug.I am 65 and on anastrole.I am in so much pain it is hard to type.I did not have chemo or radiation.so I hate sounding like a whiner but this med is runing mt life.I have an appt.on the 19th and I want off this med.I tried tramadol and it…
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More Triple Negative News from San Antonio
Neoadjuvant Therapy is More Effective for Very Young Breast Cancer Patients A study done by the German Breast Group reviewed the data from eight trials in which patients with breast cancer received neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to their surgery. Their goal was to compare the rates of complete pathologic responses-meaning…
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Belated Birthday Wishes to sbmly53 (Dec 9th)
Sue, Hope you had a great day! What a sweetie - posting 'Miss Renee's' Birthday - the same day as yours! I haven't been able to get on for several days and saw your Happy Birthday Wishes for Miss Renee - Very Best Belated Birthday Wishes for you and hope your year is filled with health, happiness and love all around! -Jenny
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The importance of updates (to me at least)
I so appreciate the all the recent updates from many. I worry when I don't see any posts for a while - especially when I know you're struggling. Also from those who drop off for a while for whatever reason, it's just good to hear how you're doing. I try to stay connected because I not only care about what's going on with…
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Breast dimpling
Hi All, I haven't posted in a while but I do stop by and read. I have had this dimpling in my affected breast with some pain if i lay on it or my new puppy touches it. ANyone else have this after treatment? I am 3 years out now and am worried. My onc. is seeing me Friday because he said he can't tell me anything without an…
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Happy news!
I had a bunch of lab work done. My CEA (one of my cancer markers) is down again, this time to 14.6 (down from 16.2 in September). Although it is still very high, it has continued to go down now all year :-). I have had Hashimoto's thyroiditis (since 1982), so we also follow my thyroid from time to time. Well, my thyroid is…
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Happy Belated Birthday to spoonchek (Dec 11th)
Hope you had a great Birthday - filled with lots of fun and surprises! much love, Jenny
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New list for drug warnings with grapefruit
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/11/26/grapefruit-medicine-interaction-warning-expanded/ Don't know if anyone saw the report on ABC, but there's the link. Grapefruit has long since been mentioned in drug interactions and up until recently the list was relatively short.Arimidex and or it's generic isn't on the list,…
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Holiday ornaments Aisling 8
I love love my Angel and beautiful ornament they are on my Christmas Tree. This is so much fun. I wish you and your Family the Happiest and Healthiest Holiday ever. Thank You. Cindy (GrandmaX3)