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tamoxifen and breast swelling
Has anyone noticed any physical changes to their breast while on tamoxifen? My side with the lumpectomy/radiation appears to be getting fuller/larger while the other breast is not. It's been 2 months since the end of radiation so I'm not sure if it's from that - the swelling from radiation seemed to go away after a few…
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HER II positive and chemo
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Loss of Innocence
Does anyone else feel that their BC diagnosis was the end of their innocence? Oh how I long for the days of waking up, looking forward to the day and enjoying my life. Now the thoughts of recurrence greet me every morning. Looking for some hints of how to put this all in perspective. I am doing well and my prognosis is…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer / Carboplatin, Taxol, Keytruda
Hello, My mother was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in August this year. She has had 7 sessions of chemo (Carboplatin and Taxol) with 2 of those sessions including Keytruda. After session 6 (without Keytruda) she got a fever with chills but did not seek medical attention for it. It went away on its own by the…
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Clomid, Pregnancy and Breast Cancer
I'm trying to find other women who have used clomid and were later diagnosed with breast cancer. Information I'm looking for: length of time between use diagnosis of cancer. Pregnancy and time to diagnosis. Age of mom at pregnancy or fertility treatment. If you want to contact me, I will watch this discussion forum to…
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What were your mastectomy essentials?
Hello! I am new here and I hope I am not adding a thread that was already addressed. I have been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma but it came through a non traditional route. I had breast reduction surgeryon December 17, 2020. I was supposed to go get a mammogram in November but I had to miss 2 appointments due to…
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Will Chemo get any easier?
Im 34 years old and currently diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Did my second round of AC on thursday. Felt aweful for days. two left!! excited about that. Does it get any easier on taxol?
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Anastrozole - Depression & Extreme fatigue
I had a double masectomy July 2020 after a surpise ductal carcinoma diagnosis. I was placed on Anastrozle and for the first month or two seemed fine on it. After the 3 rd month the joint stiffness started. That I can push through, but what is really bothering me is the extreme fatigue and depression. I get a good night…
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Medications and foods that should be avoided with ductile cancer in situ
I need to know if there are certain medications and foods I should avoid with breast cancer and ones that can actually help with cancer. The only thing that my doctor told me is to avoid as many carbs as I can and eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables which I eat much fresh fruit and vegetables on a daily basis which I…
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☺RADIATION TREATMENT ☼☼☼ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS☻
This thread has been started to help anyone who has questions about radiation treatments and would like a bc survivor who has been thru it to give you some of their experiences and and advice. But please, always do what your own radiation oncologist tells you to do. As I have found out, they do vary in their advice, and,…
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Chemo after negative lymph nodes and negative genetic test?
Hello everyone! Im new in this community and I hope you can help me. i am total shock that after Bilateral Mastectomy (last Oct 14, 2020) of a stage 1 cancer (only on the left), and a negative lymph nodes, and negative BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test, my Oncologist called this December 18, suggesting Chemo! my Oncology…
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Going overseas for treatment
I'm new to this, my wife was just diagnosed with BC. Thinking about going overseas for treatment and for lower cost. Does anyone have any opinions on this? thanks much!
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Dental financial assistance NEEDED
Hello, I'm Christine and am trying to help my 56 y/o sister get her teeth fixed. Cancer free 5 years now but my Lord her teeth! Black, crumbling, she literally talks with her hand over her mouth and won't smile. Recently divorced, unemployed due to Covid, the same story many of us are experiencing in our world today. Can…
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arimidex and vaginal atrophy
Hi everyone, I am about 2 years out from my triple positive breast cancer diagnosis. I have completed chemo (6 round THCP), a lumpectomy and radiation and have been on arimidix for a little over a year. I am having terrible vaginal problems and my husband am I have not been able to have sex in two years. My gynocologist…
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I need to be talked off the ledge....
A week and a half ago I was feeling some discomfort in the implant on the same side as I had initially had breast cancer. I was trying to 'adjust' the implant, and right under the surgical scar from my mastectomy (10 years ago) I felt a pea-sized lump. Not really hard, but not soft either. I scheduled an appointment with…
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Mastesis to the right lung
Has anyone had their breast cancer spread to the lung what were your symptoms I have to go for a lung biopsy on miglnant mass in my right lung i have pain both shoulder blades and upper spine and have shortness of breath have hard time taking a deep breath they had found the mass on my right lung on a pet scan I've never…
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Mets to cecum and ileo cecal valve
Hi First time poster so hope I am doing this right Long story short, my sister has bc with mets throughout her body for the past 5 years. Now she was dx with "hard friable ileo-cecal valve" and a cecum "carpeted" in malignant nodules. On top of this, they could not advance the scope from the ileoecal valve into the…
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Brian Joseph's Lash & Brow Gel???
I was shopping for a wig yesterday & the sales lady recommended "Brian Joseph's Lash & Brow Gel." She said her customer's that have used it said it worked. It is $42.00 for a small tube...will need several tubes to get thru chemo. I would love to know if anyone has actually tried it & if it works before spending $$$. I…
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2 years after treatment and surgery-Triple pos, tamoxifen, how do you feel
Hey There I am 2 years since Chemo, radiation and Herceptin and 1 year since the second reconstruction (only 1 side). I have been on tamoxifen for almost 2 years. Just recently started to get hot flashes again (they did go away, my torso aches, I can't find a comfortable bra, my pain in my joints moves around from hips to…
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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…