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Genetic testing
I was DXed with DCIS in July 2009. Lumpectomy and brachytherapy went well. All subsequent semiannual mammograms have been A-OK. Now a new gynecologist is insisting that I get genetic testing. As with so many of us, I had no family history of breast cancer. I feel she is pushing this as part of some agenda she has, not for…
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Got through it--OT
The colonoscopy that is. You ladies were right. The prep is the worst! That first glass had me gagging right from the get go. I used a straw too! It was a long hour and a half getting that stuff down my throat. But immediately after that last sip, BINGO! The earth stood still, the angels were singing, the planets aligned…
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Hi, new here. Just had bilateral mastectomy and want to know about swelling?
I found out in 1999 that I had LCIS from a stereotactic biopsy. In 2000, I had a lumpectomy to remove calcifications which were DCIS. At that time I had a partial mastectomy to get a clear margin. I had a lumpectomy in 2008 to remove calcifications which were benign. In October 2012 I had another lumpectomy which showed…
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Today is CreamPuff91344"s Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JUDY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your special day is all you dream of and may all your wishes come true! Love, Cat
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incision biopsy
I am not sure IF I understood correctly...but I THINK understood it correctly...incision biopsy like lumpectomy but smaller incision?! Any knowledge of this... I have to schedule surgery (going fri for official date and procedure) due to ultra sound had spot not shown on Mammos. Patholgoy came back OK...but spot/ area must…
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Yesterday (Nov 16) was tat2granny's Birthday!
So sorry I'm late - hoping you had a fantastic day - filled with lots of happy surprises and love all around! Happy Belated Birthday! -Jenny
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Meeting with our own New Flower
New Flower and I had dinner on Wednesday night. She was in Maryland for business. I am so glad that we got to meet. We had a great time and had great conversation. She has a great attitude and I absolutely LOVE her smile! I have posted a couple pictures on my expressions page (including one with our new friend, Edgar). It…
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Surgeon APPT Wed what do I ask?
I had mammo/ultrasound 2 wks ok-patholgoy came back "OK" but Must see a surgeon (radiologist thinks they missed something-unsure what that means) so off to surgeon next wed after lunch: what should I ask? I had Lumpectomy 4 yrs ago-could be just 'scar tissue' could be something esle. Any thoughts? (of questions) Denise
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Cytoxan and Taxotere...who's had this?
Starting this chemo cocktail on June 15........Anyone had this combo? Cytoxan and Taxotere? Then injections the day after to boost WBC..... Side effects? I know everyone is different......I will have 4 treatments of this, 3 weeks apart..(no port, thankfully)......I am more afraid of this than I was the lumpectomy surgery…
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Ovary problem now...
So I had my first pelvic ultrasound to see how the Tamoxifen is treating my uterus after 5 months on the medication. They found that I have a 6 cm growth on my left ovary, probably a dermoid, and now I have to have to have my left ovary and tube removed. I also will need a D&C. If they find any cancer during the surgery…
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New to site
Hey all I am new to this breast site, even though I signed up a few weeks ago. Iwas diagnosed with breast cancer in March and havesince had a lumpectomy, with centinnel node biospsy, ande they orginally thought that I would just need sugery and radiation, but aster the sugery, there was something in lymph nodes, thus had…
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surgery again..Nov 28th
saw the surgeon today-scheduled surgery the first date I could get! I am getting partial mastectomy (aka Lumpectomy) same side as 4 1/2 yr ago. spot can be seen on ultra sound but not mammos... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Denise
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Would like input on Herceptin as part of treatment
I had surgery on 10/5 for Stage IA her2+ and ER+ tumor. Nodes were clear, on 10/12 Oncologist advised TCH treatment. I will meet with oncologist Monday to discuss path forward. I have been doing a lot of reading and am not sure I want to do the Herceptin part of the chemo. Did anyone out there have a hard time deciding if…
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Has anyone had a DIEP flap reconstruction on just one side, then a second surgery to make the breast
I am new to CSN and to breast cancer. I have surgery scheduled for Friday 11/16/12 for "in situ" CA with immediate reconstruction after a total mastectomy, preserving all the skin and hopefully the nipple. The doctor said if I have a mastectomy rather than a lumpectomy, I will not need radiation or drug treatment and will…
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Can I have a Fistula (for dialysis) put in the same arm that my lymph nodes were taken from?
I had breast cancer of the right breast eight years ago. I had a Lumpectomy and three lympth nodes removed. There was cancer in one of them. I was told to Never have blood drawn, or blood pressure taken on my right arm again. Now eight years later I am set up to have a Fistula put in my arm for dialysis. The surgeon wants…
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decision time
I was diagnosed with grade 1 breast cancer a week ago. the mass is still small...2 cm. I am so torn over what treatment to undergo. The lumpectomy seems like it would be least invasive. But, the radiation and hormone therapy sound pretty lousy. Is it an overreaction to even be considering mastectomy? And even crazier to…
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Herceptin with taxol
I will be starting my chemo treatments on the 29th of November. I will recieve taxol(or taxotere) with herceptin once every 3 weeks for 18 weeks, then will continue the herceptin for a full year. I am curious as to when to expect my hair to fall out. I want to shave it off before it falls out on it's own, I plan on sending…
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My talk from today's worship service posted on my expressions page
You may remember my telling you all a few weeks ago that our minister and I were offering a Sunday worship service honoring everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer, and to talk about how this month of pink ribbon mania feels to survivors of other forms of cancer. Our “Surviving October” service was this morning,…
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Quality over quantity
First of all, I need to apologize again for taking so long to get back to my CSN Family. I've made the biggest decision In my LIFE this past week and I pray with all my heart that it was the right one. I've been on chemo or rads for over 3 years, and had a lot of rough s/e. I've had MANY operations to include my bilateral,…
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Hair Loss with Arimidex
Have a question, I have been on Arimidex for a month and just the last day or so have noticed that my hair is starting to fall out, is this normal or just delayed reaction from anesthesia 8 wks ago, I didn't have alot to start with, so I don't know if this is going to continue or quit on its own, any thoughts?
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Post-lumpectomy drains
I'm 3 weeks post-lumpectomy; had drains placed on Friday because the fluid build-up was so enormous and out of control. Saw the surgeon today - drains still in. When can I expect to feel better from the drains? (Yes, the pressure is gone, but I'm horribly sore and feel the constant drainage.) Any idea how long the drains…
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Whining a little bit...
I'm very frustrated....I realized a couple days ago that I was released from the hospital for the shingles two months ago! I wish I hadn't come to that realization, because now I'm frustrated and impatient. I expected to be done with this shingles stuff by now. I'm still dealing with nerve activity (numbness, tingles, and…
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A Thanksgiving HA HA
A turkey farmer was always experimenting with breeding to perfect a better turkey. His family was fond of the leg portion for dinner and there were never enough legs for everyone. After many frustrating attempts, the farmer was relating the results of his efforts to his friends at the general store get together. "Well I…
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Hi I'm new
Hi I am new to the site and have a question. I had a bilateral mastectomy on September 21st due to IDC in left breast, stage 1, grade 1, 1.5 cm and lymph nodes clear. Currently have tissue expanders(no fills yet) and started Tamoxifen. My breast surgeon is monitoring the Tamoxifen and has not referred me to an oncologist.…
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Chemo or no chemo?
I was diagnosed with IDC, grade 3, 1.3 cm, estrogen negative and I'm facing radiation treatments. Does anyone else have a similar diagnosis? One doctor also suggested chemo and I'm unsure about that.
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Diet for ER Breast Cancer
Can anyone help with diet for my wife with ER IDC ? Some things I reads say to avoid all soy product, bread, cheese and butter marjarine etc.. It seems like the only things OK to eat or plain chicken breasts, fish and vegatables with no salt, cheese, butter etc... Also our Ocn recommended for her to drink at least one…
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OH MY GOSH!! Where do I start?
I'm in shock at the overwhelming replies full of love, support, encouragement, and so much more. My dear brothers and sisters in pink you have once again given more than you will ever know. I'm doing ok today, yesterday was hard, but today is a new day:) My daughter is coming out at noon and my social worker, and hospice…
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How do I help my husband and mother in law she was just diagnosed with interductal carcinoma insitu
My husband is extremely close with his mother she is a HUGE part of his and our life and as I'm sure with everyone hearing the word cancer just scares the bejesus out of us and my husband is terrified as I'm sure my mother in law is she doesn't know which treatment option is best and has two opinions and my husband is…
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Requesting pink bus for tomorrow
Hi Sisters in Pink, Tomorrow I go for round four of chemo and as most of you know I don't do we'll with it. After my last round I am really dreading going tomorrow and being so sick again. I am worried that like last time I will end up again in the hospital with problems breathing and wish this was just all over. I would…
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CA 29.27
Hi ladies I have not checked in for a while, so I am checking in. I am doing ok. Been on arimidex since 10/10/12. So far my side effects are my right hand goes to sleep all the time, and of course the hot flashes. I had blood work done last week and everything came back good. The dr did a test called Ca29. 27. It is a…