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just like sixth grade all over again...
Well, it is just about like sixth grade all over again. I am 63, but skinny, thin weird hair, flat as a board and not much in the way of eyebrows or eyelashes. Also, no boyfriend. At least I am alive - but the similarity does not escape me.
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Breast Cancer
Hello so my mother was recently staged with stage 3 breast cancer. She’s already had her breast removed and got 26 lymph nodes removed. 17 out of 26 came back positive for cancer and all the lymp nodes on her right side where her tumor was came back positive and all the lymph nodes on her left side came back negative. She…
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A RASH CREAM (RASH FROM RADIATION)
In these last few days of radiation treaments, I have developed a worsening 'rash' from the treatmens (which nurse said is common). I'm trying to find how to get rid of it. I've tried Desitin on one half of breast & Hydrocortizone cream on the other half... rash did not itch at this point... just terrible looking. These…
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What are your side effects from Taxol?
I finished my 4 A/C infusions two weeks ago and about to start my weekly Taxol treatment in 3 days. Can anyone share your Taxol experience? What were your major side effects?
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RADIATION CREAMS & LOTIONS
I used the Auafor & Aloa Vera did not help me at all & seemed to worsen the redness & I began to get blisters. I am very light complected, large breasted, & have many food & grass allergies. I had no idea about creams & lotions of any kind. I was lost & so worried about the radiation burns that most of the reviewers talked…
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TNBC vaccine being put on the fast track.
The Mayo Clinic has announced that their trials on a new vaccine for TNBC is now on the fast track To the FDA. In the last couple of days. News stations around the country have been talking about it. So far results are looking promising. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
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Time between tests
Hi, by the way. I'm originally from the endometrial cancer board. I was diagonsed with Stage 4B UPSC. Had two chest CT scans, eight rounds of chemo, and a bunch of CA-125's. In July, I was pronounced NED/Stable. There is one watch and wait area. I pray it will be so for decades to come. The radiologists focused quite a bit…
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I want to quit Herceptin!!! help anyone!
Just came from the cardiologist. My muga scan came out in normal range. Yet he still wants me to do a stress test, and he put me on some little pill everyday. 2.5 milligrams. not sure what it is. Now he wants me to do a stress test! I AM SO PISSED. I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT ALL MY LIFE, NEVER HAD HIGH CHOLESTEROL COUNTS. I…
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Had port placement today. Not what I expected....
My port placement was done in radiology and I was completely awake. I was given medicine via IV but I talked with the dr and had to hold my breath for pictures, etc. He explained everything to me and although it feels wierd I'm doing fine. I have a purple POWER PORT! I was surprised to learn that the port needle will be…
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sore throat from radiation therapy
I'm having #11 of 30 radiation treatment for breast cancer. I noticed over the weekend after #10 that it really hurts to swallow. I feel like there's something in my throat. Is this common? And will the Magic Mouthwash I was prescribed during chemo help?
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Latissimus Flap Breast Reconstruction
Hello. I had my second failed attempt at breast reconscrution this past August. This last attempt was utilizing the DIEP flap procedure. One by one the flap failed. The plastic surgeon suggests the Latissimus Flap procedure as a final step since the arteries are left in tact and relatively no chance of decreased blood flow…
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stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer
I just got my biopsy results. Stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer I read this is an aggressive form and chemo needs to start soon. Anyone else have this, or know anything that might help me out? Right now I'm just totally freaked out. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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hair loss
My first chemo is set for this week, six days after I have to be in court for my husband's disability hearing. Can anyone tell me how long before the hair loss starts? I know it sounds silly, considering what all is happening, but I don't want to look too weird in front of a courtroom full of strangers.
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Hello
Havent been on here for awhile.just wanted to say Hi.
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New board: Long-term survivors...check it out!
CSN just put up a new board for those of us with long-term survival issues...a bit different than when we were in the trenches, but still very many real concerns... Check it out! Hugs, Kathi
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My treatment
I am 49. I was diagnosed in July with Grade III, Stage III Invasive Ductal Carsinoma. Hormne receptive, HER 2 negative. I had double mastectomy in August, and am on chemo. my regimenwill consist of 2 rounds. 1st round is 4 doses of doxyrubicon and cytoxine.......every 2-3 weeks 2nd round is taxotere - one dose a wee for 12…
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TNBC past 2
Hi. I've been in remission for 4 years and have felt wonderfully. 2 weeks ago I noticed a lump on the mastectomy site (closer to my underarm). Ultrasound done and it states "an abnormal mass further testing is necessary" on the area. My world came crashing down and slight depression setting in. I am scheduled to have the…
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breast cancer and lymph nodes
I'm triple positive invasive right breast ductal carcinoma. In reading my right breast ultrasound, it states ancillary nodes do not appear swollen. My bilateral MRI states the same along with internal mammary nodes do not appear swollen. Wonder if anyone knows answer to this: would these nodes remain swollen if cancer…
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To Chemo OR NOT to Chemo
This is my very first post...diagnosed with BC in October, (you know the month when all those pink ribbons are constantly in your face as a reminder) In December had a lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy that showed NOT clear margins and a less than one mm tumor in lymph node. Just two weeks ago had a mastectomy and all…
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BRCA1
My daughter at 32 has the BRCA1 gene and had a mastectomy she kept her own nipples. She found a lump in her nipple and had a biopsy done and it came back abnormal so she has to have the tissues taken out to see if they are positive. I would like to know if anyone knows the chances that they could be cancerous?
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Metastisized triple negative breast cancer in bones
Hello , Havent been in for a while. I was just diagnosed with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer in the bones. Just curious as to what the Survivor rate is for young people as I am 26 years old and have a two-and-a-half-year-old son. To me this seems like a death sentence and I'm hoping to see what worked or didn't…
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Radiation scarring
Another question I forgot to ask in my previous post ... I am told that radiation may scar my lung. Oncologist says this is normal and not dangerous ... but necessary to know for future lung xrays. Anyone familiar with this and can you advise? Also ... anyone else having good results with cucumin as previously posted?…
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Keronique Hair products
Hi all - and bless you all on this journey. My hair is thinning (on Ibrance and Letrozole, stage 4 BC with mets). I doubt I'll lose it all, I had a lot to begin with and I'm hoping to hold onto what I have left. I know this sounds so vain, considering the alternative, but has anyone used the Keronique products and found…
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Has anyone had a stitch show up years after your surgery?
I have what looks like a stitch coming out. It's not on my lumpectomy incision, but, on another small one where I had my breast surgeon take out a lump 2 years ago that was bothering me as I was afraid it might be the bc back. 2 years? This seems bizarre. Anyone else have stitches start coming out years after your surgery?…
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Supplements, Nutrition and Cancer
There are so many do's and don'ts on the internet when it comes to cancer. It is no wonder that the subject is so confusing. Sometimes the best information comes for people that have actually been thru it. Please post your experiences with supplements and nutrtion for your cancer.
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household help
I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but for anyone in treatment there is free house cleaning available. If you sign up and have your doctor fax in a note, they will clean your house once a month for four months, for free. They contact a service in your area and make the arrangements.The website is "…
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Aremidex & Lupron shot vs. Tamoxifen
Aremidex & Lupron shot vs. Tamoxifen I am 38, pre-menopausal and had a DMX on June 8th. I had lobular BC (hormone positive, HER2-) in my left breast with clear nodes. My oncologist has given me the above two options for my hormone blocker. Has anyone chosen the Aremidex vs. Tamoxifen. I am leaning towards that due to it…
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Not tolerating Taxol.... ?'s about Taxotere
Hi! this is my first post! Was glad to find this site and great info being shared. I have Stage 1 I.D.C. of my Left breast, Triple Positive, Lymph node negative. Mass was small <1cm, Dx in Feb, had Lumpectomy in March, started Chemo in April. I'm a mom to a 15 & 17yo, have supportive husband. MD prescribed 12 weeks of…
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TRAM flap recon procedure
Hello all! This is my first time posting here and I was hoping for some insight, feedback, tips, etc. for my upcoming TRAM flap reconstructive procedure. I was diagnosed January of 20th 17 with stage 3, triple positive bc at 32yo. I've fought and won the long, hard battle and I'm now at the "putting myself back together"…
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breast pain after lumpectomy
just 10 days after lumpectomy, my breast is still very sore and tender; which i expected.. but it feels like i have this very large, hard lump thing in my breast above the incision (the incision was around the top edge of my nipple) really hurty! i haven't been to my follow up appointment yet (it is not until november 8)…