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Herceptin side effects - gradually worsening joint aches/stiffness?
I've been on herceptin for a little over a year now, for uterine cancer, but I thought I might get more feedback here. I'm gradually getting more and more achy - just stiff achy joints, not very bad, but slowly getting worse. It's so slow that I thought it could be a side effect of the more intensive chemo I completed…
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Tumor colour
My dog has breast cancer and the tumor looked like a large pink lump with a smaller red lump on top. The red lump had a lot of small bumps on it. Since then I've changed my dogs diet and now the tumor has changed shape a bit and is completely pink. Is this meaningful? What does the colour of tumors mean? Is it better for…
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Metastatic breast cancer
I wrote to this CSN group in March seeking some answers to my problem. Pains began in January as intermittent and progressed to severe and chronic by May. I felt as if my doctors were not taking me seriosly since the recent mammogram was clear. After several medications and visits to a neurologist my oncologist ordered a…
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Hello
how is everyone.Havent been on for awhile.
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Tamoxifen
Well, I finished radiation this week and all went very well with no issues at all. I am very happy to have that behind me. I have some other medical issues that need to be addressed while undergoing this treatment, so I may have to start on Tamoxifen before going on an AI . Has anyone had experience with Tamoxifen? I am…
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Questions about DOXIL
So my fiance is battling stage 4 breast cancer that mataticized in her bones. Shes been through all kinds of treatments before hand but now that it spread to other places in her bones they decided to put her on doxil. She has recieved 2 treatments this far. And the second one kicked her butt! And I mean it's been a…
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GENETIC TESTING FOR BRCA
Hi all, Would like some input on what others have done in regard to genetic testing. Has anybody, especially those diagnosed more than 10 years ago, decided NOT to have the BRCA testing done? A little background on me: I was diagnosed in 2005 with stage 1 breast cancer, had chemo and radiation. No other breast cancer in my…
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Metastic breast cancer
August 24, 2018 I went to the ER because I had such severe back and hip pain. Walked out of the ER that day with a diagnosis of stage IV metastic breast cancer. In shock, scared, now what? Ended up having stabilization surgery to my left humorous and my left femur. Cancer had damaged the bones to the point that they were…
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Dance for those with BRCA mutation.
I want to share these girls dance for those with BRAC mutation. This group consists of 18-6 graders and 4- 7th graders. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9EEcNCJ_Nis&feature=youtu.be
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after all treatment/ medications
How long should one stay on preventive medications after all treatments.. I took tamoxifin for 5 years and the past year on femara and Dr. thinks I should take it for 5 years.. I am 9 years out since my surgery. It did spread into a few lymph nodes.
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Need Plastic Surgeon in Orlando
I am going to get a bilateral mastectomy. I live in Orlando and need a good recommendation on a plastic surgeon. I’m 36 years old and I want to feel as normal as possible after this experience. please tell me the good and bad about your surgeons. Who to look into and who to avoid. Thanks
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I just don't know
I'm 40 years old and had recently made the concious decision to be more healthy. Eating better, going to the gym, quit smoking, all because I was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. As part of going to the gym on a regular basis, the larger than normal size of my chest started bothering me more. Started steps to get…
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NED today!
So today I was cleared for another 4 months. God is so good. Whoop Whoop, Roar!!!
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Numbness from Taxol
Does anyone know how long the numbness in your feet and hands lasts after finishing chemotherapy with Taxol for breast cancer. I'ts only been 3 weeks but it hasn't deminished at all. Thanks to all who reply.
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Ornament exchange
Hello,haven,t been on for awhile.All is well health wise as far as Cancer.Wondering if anyone is interested in the ornament exchange this year?This was started by our dear friend Chen.Who has passed a few years a go.She was very devoted to our Cancer board.Would like to keep it going.Its so precious to get a ornament from…
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side effects of dexamethasone (decadron)
Not to scare anyone but rather to just to inform here are some of the side affects of decadron or dexamethasone, the steroid that many of us take during chemo. I was curious to know what side affects could be attributed to chemo and what could be attributed to the steroids. I had this unusual hair growth, very fine, soft,…
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taxol and the eyes
Has anyone noticed any vision changes or other weird happenings with your eyes while on Taxol? Just curious. Holly
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Anybody undergoing chemo for HER2+?
I have two lumps in my left breast and one in the left sentinel node. Supposed to start chemo to shrink these before surgery. Has anybody recently undergone or is undergoing this type of chemo? I am scared of the side effects, especially since I have a low tolerance to medication in general.
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Regret decision for double mastectomy?
Hi all Just diagnosed with DCIS 0 - high grade after 8 years of calcs , suspicious spots, multiple views and 2 biopsies. Long ago decided I would get the double mastectomy if ever positive to do away with all of the concern each year. Side effects of radiation and tamoxifen helped me confirm that until I met iwth the…
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fluid in lungs
anyone know what fluid in lungs are? Been 3 years and NO cancer spreading. Having wheezing and or congestion in lungs. Thaughts?
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tamoxifen and gout
Tamoxifen and gout. Does anyone know why i am having gout flare ups since taking tamoxifen? I've had it seven times in the last six months. I have had it in my hand, leg, ankle, etc. it is extremely painful.
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reconstruction
i will be having transflap surgery after a mastectomy in january. iwould like to know how the women are doing who have had this surgery in so far as their physical being. do they feel ok or are you always aware that something is different in the abdominal area. is there any feeling there? backaches?
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Just Diagnosed with breast cancer could use some insight
I just found out last week I have invasive carcinoma which is ductal and lobular. This is my first post and needless to say my life has just turned upside down and I have questions. I am almost 62 (next Friday) and have been taking BHRT for almost 5 years. I was planning to go off this June when I met with my doctor. I…
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Eye pressure increase
Hello, friends Has anyone been told they had a jump in eye pressure ( ocular hypertension ) while on Femara/Letrozole? I have been on the AI for 3 years now. Eye pressure jumped from 17 to 22 in two years. Perfect vision, but this issue now. Thanks! Kathy
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Prickly skin at times
Four to five months past chemo and several weeks ago I started having my skin breakout with a prickly feeling. It is there for a couple of minutes then goes away. Sometimes if I get anxious or warm is when it happens. Found a bit of info on the internet but wondering if anyone has had this and what they did for it. jean70T
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Bard Power Port
Hi Everyone, I'm new to this website and am very glad I joined! I've read a lot of the discussions and have already learned a lot and feel like I already know some of you. I'm very early on in my journey but my surgery was last Wednesday and my surgeon says he got good margins! I did have one positive node so my stage is…
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Toe nails
i lost my toe nails in taxol tratment in 2006. Now I’m noticing that both big toe nails are turning purple...neuropathy is a side affect I’ve dealt with for 12 years....why the purple toes?
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Reconstruction
I found out last September I had breast cancer HER2 positive, had 6 sessions of agressive treatment and still on Herceptin. Next was the mastectomy in March and tissue expended put in which were very uncomfortable. Had reconstruction surgery with implants and fat transfer 4 weeks ago and feel like my breast are flat no…
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Atypical Cells (F.E.A.), 3 clusters of Calcifications, Excision Surgery or Not?
* Strong Family History of Breast Cancer: Mother age 62 (aggressive), Recent Survivor & Maternal Granmother (Deceased) * Fibrous and Dense Breast Tissue * Age 42 * Three clusters of microcalcifications (2 biopsied, 1 new, fast growing) * Flat Epithelial Atypical Cells Present I have been beside myself confused since…
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Survivorship
When do you start counting? The day you were told you had cancer? The day you had your surgery or the day you are finished with all treatments?