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Lumpectomy Chest Pain
Hello Warriors, Newbie here. I had a lumpectomy of my left breast on March 23,2020. I have had no aftercare due to this pandemic. Stage 1 - ILC. I have cording in the armpit and pain/pressure in the middle of my chest. Surgeon is no help, and gives me no answers. It is less than 1 month, and understand some discomfort, but…
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My Mom and her breast cancer
HI there. I am a newbe to all this. My mother was diagnosed with triple negitive breast cancer. She has just complete chemo and radiation treatments and was scheduled for double mastectomy. She has been reel weak and she took a fall and broke 3 ribs. Now surgery has been postponed till she heals and get stronger. The…
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Loss of appetite
I went to the radiologist yesterday for tattoos and breast cup sizing and I go for radiation simulation next friday and start rads on March 7th. I am dreading it so much because I am afraid of the side effects. The brochure they gave me said that some people loose their appetites. Has this happening to anyone here?
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cant= Sleep- on TAXOL
Hi Everyone, My mom just completed week 3 of a 12 week TAxol treatment- before surgery. She cant sleep. Any remedies for isnomnia? Especially if you have to work.... Thanks Everyone, The daughter
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Anyone told to use coconut oil on skin during radiation?
A friend of mine is about to start radiation following her lumpectomy, and her radiation oncologist let her know that she starts her patients out using coconut oil on their skin. I've never heard of that before -- I know aloe vera gel and Aquaphor are very common, sometimes Biafine or other lotions, but have never heard of…
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Help please
Hi everyone.I had breast Cancer in 2009.And several Cancers since then.I am taking chemo pill called Mekinist.My whole face has broken out in like acne blisters.I showed Cancer dr Friday.She digested creams without school.And benadrl.Its only getting worse.Does anyone have advice for me.I will call her Mon. Thank you
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Head cap for chemo
Has anyone tried the head cooling caps, worn during chemo treatments, to help keep your hair? Any luck with the cap, or other tricks?
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2 lumps found same breast, different quadrants
I am very recently diagnosed and Dr, sent me for MRI to help in preparation for surgery. MRI came back with likely second lump found same breast, different quadrants. Hoping to find someone with same situation (hoping for a false positive) have not spoken to Dr. yet. What was course of treatment?
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blood counts a year later
Has anyone had trouble with the white blood counts rebounding or fluctuating months after the chemo -- my wbc never exceeded 5.8, usually stays between 3.5 and 4.0 and now is 2.3 (although I think I have a sinus infection). Just wanted perspective on others who may be experiencing this problem. As always, thanks for your…
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TCHP Chemo
I can only find old info/convos about TCHP Chemotherapy. Is anyone else going thru TCHP Therapy for Triple Positive Breast Cancer?
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healthy 83 year old deciding about chemo p R breast mastectomy
Ihave been to gynocologist and medical oncologist. The gyn suggested chemo. The medical oncologist gave me all the cons and pros of chemo. My KI67 is at 47 percent. My endopredict came back 7.1. I would appreciate any thoughts on the decision I must make. August 3, 2020 R. Breast mastectomy, R. Breast lumpectomy with…
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Clinical trials
Has anyone been ask to do Clinical study's.If so would you advise it?Thank you
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Interleukin 8
Hi All, I have been reading extensively on IL-8. Mine is high and read it is most studied in breast cancer. I did not have breast cancer, it was colorectal cancer. Does anyone have experience with IL-8? I would love your feedback.
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Breast cancer index test
Any information on the breast cancer index test? My doctor wants me to take the test to determine whether I need to stay on tamoxifen past the five year mark. The test will cost me just under $1000 out of pocket. If I use my insurance (which is acting like they wont cover it) I will pay $1350. i Honestly don't know what to…
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Mother Newly Diagnosed
Hello All, Last night my mom (early 60s) shared with me that she had a biopsy and that the result came back positive for Grade 2 invasive lobular carcinoma with signet ring cell features. According to the mammogram & ultrasound, the tumor appears to be roughly 18mm x 17mm x 16mm diameter. She is having an MRI today and we…
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How soon should a treatment start after mastectomy?
Hi all, I'm new here and hope someone can share experiences. I recently had double mastectomy in August with stage 2 diagnosis. My doctor said we'd start hormone therapy (no chemo) as soon as I recover from the surgery. Now in October I just had a follow up appointment, thinking we'd start the therapy; then the docfor told…
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Methadone
Hi All, I wanted to ask if anyone had been put on Methadone for bone and joint/nerve pain from side effects of chemo? I had the combo of Taxotere with A/C for 6 treatments. Still have not heard many women talk about having the Taxotere regimine. But have heard (on other sites) that they are using Taxotere for chemo…
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Double Mastectomy
My Niece is in her 40's and is going to have a double mastectomy. She would like to have them both done during one surgery. Her surgeon is telling her she has to have 2 separate surgeries, i.e. one breast and a separate surgery for the other breast. Has anyone else had this experience? Has anyone else had both breasts…
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Vitamin C IV PharmaLife Laboratories E.U Standards
Hi, I'm new member... I want to start the Vitamin C Intravenous ( IV ) therapy at home on the doctor's recommendation. I researched and saw that many clinics in Europe and even in the United States use Vitamin C IV from PharmaLife Laboratories... I just wanted some opinions. Thank you very much. Esther
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Flasodex (Fulvestrant)
Hi all, In July I was in a trial study with a very new drug, then I got endometrial cancer and had to leave the study since I have to have chemotherapy. My breast cancer oncologist wants to start my on Flasodex when I am done with my treatments. It is an injection and I have heard/read one side effect is burning at the…
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Taxotere ruined my tear ducts
My chemo regimen was 4A/C treatments, and 12 taxotere treatments. I was told that my eyes would tear, but would go away after chemo was over....nope. I put up with it for a while because I was dealing with fluid around my lungs heart and infiltrations in my lungs.... After seeing 3 eye doctors locally I was referred to a…
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low white blood cell count 3mos after chemo finished
I'm a little concern I finished my chemo November 2 I'm half way through my RAD therapy and instead of my wbc coming back up it keeps dropping my red blood cells have recovered and are in a normal range now. Should I be concern that my bone marrow won't recover? Should I really be concern about infection.
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Battling Breast Cancer
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing all of your incredibly touching stories. Wishing all of you hope and strength during your battles <3 Recently, I interviewed my guidance counselor about her experience with breast cancer for my blog. I hope that her story provides some comfort and support to you. Here is a link:…
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Chemo pill for pedipineal Cancer
Hi everyone.No one answered my question on petipeneal boards.Its a rereads Cancer I been dignosed with.They are talking maybe a Chemo pill for treatment.I took a pill after breast Cancer.But this is different.Does anyone no anyone or themselfs taken it.?Wondering about side effects.Thank you.I appriatte any reply's.
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Cancer center in NJ
Hi all, I had uterine cancer last year. No chemo. I have breast cancer this year and need chemo. I'm going to have chemo at the John Theurer Cancer Center in Hackensack, NJ. I haven't met my oncologist yet and I do not know what kind of drug I'll have. All I know is that I want to prevent neuropathy at all cost. I have…
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Thoughts to share after ringing the bell for those facing chemo
I am just two days away from one of the most emotional days of my life, ringing the bell for the end of chemo. My nurses and I cried, danced and might have even snuck in a hug or two. I am sure chemo is always scary. Being diagnosed and treated during a pandemic was surreal. I have a long way to go--I'm triple negative and…
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Did you know that psyche is involved in cancer process?
More and more researches prove that chronic stressful state of mind creates predisposition towards development of cancer by weakening the immune response and other anti-cancer defence systems. For example, in a study carried out in the University of Manchester in the UK, 1,596 women were psychologically examined before the…
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Chemo didn’t work as they hoped
I'm devastated. My dads chemo didn't work as they had hoped. 6 months of seeing him suffer through the side effects of chemo down the drain. When they did the midway ct scan and at the end, they reported shrinkage but after surgery they said it wasn't as they hoped. im not sure what I want by posting this, I'm sad, mad,…
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reactions from bug bites since radiation and chemo
has anyone had reaction bug bites reactions such as welts? i have had both chemo and radiation and didn't know if it was caused from one of the treatments and never had this issue but since treatments. I am a survivor of 3 years out. Wondering if either treatments would be related to why i react
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new to boards- requesting input on this issue
Hello- I am a new to the boards, and so not sure where to post this quesition- hopefully its the correct area but if not please let me know I am a breast cancer survivor of not quite five years. I had invasive ductal carcinoma with 2 positive lymph nodes. I had surgery, chemotherapy and radiation and a mastectomy of the…