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Lymph nodes
My mom just had 17 out of 26 lymph nodes test positive for breast cancer. The doctor is telling her she has stage 3 but still has to get scans of her body to make sure that it’s nowhere else. Is having that many lymph nodes test postive normal for someone who has stage III breast cancer?
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Lymph node removal side effects 3 years post mastectomy
Hello everyone. I'm new to this site. I'd like to supply some background before I get to my question for you all. In 2015 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was rushed through the process like a jet taking off which left my head spinning. I was given very little info about what to expect and got minimal if no support…
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How do I know I don't have bone mets?
I was diagnosed 5 months ago with ERPR positive, HER2 negative IDC, stage 3b. I had one positive axillary lymph node (biopsied) and one internal mammary lymph node that they said was "probable", but couldn't be biopsied. I finished 16 rounds of chemo last week and will be having surgery and radiation soon. The PET scan…
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Aromosin
Is anyone here on Aromosin (Exemestane) and on a Medicare Part D plan? If so, what copay do you pay? The copay for my plan is 390. and I am looking for a discount program. Thanks.
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Neulasta
Was wondering if anyone has had neulasta injections after chemo to keep white counts higher. What side effects go with it. Thank you
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Abscess at site of lymph node removal
So, at one week post-chemo, I was admitted to the hospital with a high fever and an apparent staph infection which caused an abscess to form at the site under my arm where 11 lymph nodes were removed. I had the minor procedure done, it drained, closed, and I am still on preventive antibiotics. Well, now (3 weeks later) the…
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Radiation scarring
It has been 24 years since mastectomy and radiation. I had severe burns from radiation. A few weeks ago my scar started seeping clear sticky liquid, and forming scabs. Has anyone else had this? I do have a Dr appointment on Tuesday but am concerned.
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NO family history
I see many post NO FAMILY history-as my family-i am the first and ONLY happy to say. I am just wondering how many on here-are the first having BC/ no famiily history at all? Denise
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Treatment for ER-/PR-/Her2(3+) please help us
Hello everyone, My grandma was first diagnosed breast cancer ER-, PR-, HER-2(3+) in Oct. 2016. She then had her left breast removed together with the two tumors (one in the breast, the other in armpit) due to the doctor's suggestion. After the sugery, she took both chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Chemotherapy medication…
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Lymphedema of the breast?
I think I have lymphedema but I'm not sure. My oncologist doesn't seem to know what's going on. However, everything I'm reading says that lymphedema is more common in the arm and under the arm but mine is in my breast. My right breast, where the cancer was, is now at least 2 cup sizes larger than my left. (I had a…
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Radiation and swimming
I was wondering..my daughter wants us to go swimming when i am in Billings doing radiation. I don't know if the chlorine in the water will hurt my skin? also any suggestions on bathing suits and prosthesis? Thanks love you all jackie
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Anyone have these symptoms and diagnosis???
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experienced this... I noticed my left breast was "swollen", sore and just not feeling right. Then about a week later my armpit swelled. I went to my gyn who said he felt the swelling and sent me for a mammo and ultrasound. The reports state that there is no swelling in my lymph nodes,…
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AC
Good morning all. Newbie here. Stage2/grade3 bc with lymph node involvement. i have 2 more of 12 taxol/hercept & perjeta. So far so good. Moving on to AC & nervous about fatigue. Still working with no problems. All nausea meds preordered so I am ready as I can be, just hate the unknown I guess. I am hoping since I handled…
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Having chemo treatments
Hi, I'm also new. I have idc. I'm going on my 3rd treatment Tuesday. I get bone pain and alot of fatigue with this. I'm lucky if I get 4 good days in 3 weeks. Anyone else like this? Would like to hear from you. I have 4 treatments every 3 weeks, then radiation.
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chemo or not?
I had estrogen + in 2004 in my left breast, had lump removed ,radiation 7 weeks, tamoxofin for 5 years. 14 years later I get a HER2+ in my right breast. I decided to get a bi lateral mascestomy a few weeks ago. Now I am faced with do I do chemo or stick to my feelings of not wanting to poison myself. I am 58. Have no…
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GOOD news about double mast w/implants?
on Tu-6/12, i have to have a double mastectomy, with implant reconstruction at the same time. Not happy: distressed about being cut-up and how bad recovery could be, whether i will look artificial, whether implants will age gracefully... i would greatly appreciate any *GOOD* news anyone can share about their similar…
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Hello-almost diagnosed completely
Hi. After reading so many posts here, I decided to join. Great support and really good stories. So far I've had a growth on my thigh that was diagnosed Metastatic Carcinoma from the Breast. Went to an oncologist, then went for MRI, PET scan, Labs and a Chest xray, and have another appt with the oncologist. So I'm waiting…
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my mom :(
my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, she've done lumpectomy, and now she is receiving chemotherapy, her right breast is red and thickned, after she receive the dose it's more red, in few days it's less red. can someone help me thank you
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Letrozole/Femara and dry mouth
Hello, all! I know that some are just beginning AI therapy, so I thought I would share my most recent experience in the hope that you might avoid some unnecessary expense down the line. . . . I have been taking Letrozole for about 18 months now. At my last dental visit both the hygienist and doctor remarked at how severe…
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Breast cancer
Diagnosed with stage 2 b breast cancer. Once score of 27 I am completing 20 rounds of radiation next week and will start CNF chemo early July any advice on what to expect. I feel good but the idea of chemo has made the cancer a reality.
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Question about high grade diagnosis
Hi, I had a biopsy yesterday and today my doctor called and said I have breast Cancer. All she said was that the radiologist said it was high grade. She didn't have the pathology report yet. So now I have to wait till Friday when I have an appointment with a surgeon. Is it possible to have a high grade cancer that is stage…
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Bone pain
Hi, I haven't been on this site in quite some time. I am a BC survivor. DI in 2011. In January the Onc stopped the Arimidex after taking it 6 years. I have recently been having headaches, slight cough and bone pain. Anyone have this? Of course my mind goes immediately to "oh no... cancer again". UGH . I have not yet called…
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JUST TESTED POSITIVE FOR BREAST CANCER
sorry about caps - HARD TO READ IN NORMAL FONT I AM ALMOST 68 YEARS OF AGE - LOL MY ASTRO SIGN IS CANCER, BDAY IN 2 WEEKS. RETIRED ON MEDICARE BUT LUCKILY I DID SWITCH FROM A CHEAP ADVANTAGE PLAN BEFORE MY FIRST 12 MONTHS of medicare WAS UP TO A GOOD BUT HIGH COST G- SUPPLEMENT AS IT DID NOT COVER ME OUT OF STATE WHEN I…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
My mom is 67 and was recently diagnosed with grade3 triple negative breast cancer. Who has been through it? What was your treatment and how long have you been in remission after? Did you have any scares after chemo? Any insight? Things to expect? Things to fear/avoid? My mom had a lumpectomy and then it was recommended…
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Cancer Killing Marrage???
I temporary left my husband, my treatment is over unless something comes back on blood work Aug 14th Then get expander's out in dec. implants put in and now my marriage is falling apart, nothing legal me and daughter staying with mom and going to try and work it out through church minister. the is the one year aniversery…
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Last letter - First letter Game
Thankful (The object of this game is to take the last letter of the previous word and use that letter for a new word starting with the last letter and the next new word starting the last word of the previous word - not the original word. IE 'thankful' could become 'larch' than 'larch' become 'homestead' with the next word…
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Best time of day to take AI?
Hi, I am about to restart Anastrozole after being off Femara, which was horrible for me. i want to give myself the best shot at doing well and I need to sleep at night, which was impossible on the Femara due to pain, night sweats, racing heart. What time does every take their AI? Will I lose my hair again?
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Fatigue
I am a 4 year survivor of breasst cancer. I had a problem this last fall with a seroma from the reconstruction but otherwise only had surgery and chemo. now I am suffering from an overwhelming fatigue that no amount of rest seems to help. My new oncologist tells me that in about 30% of cancer survivors who have had ANY…
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Independence Day
Hello I am just joining your group and this organization this morning. I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and have scheduled a double mastectomy on July 3. I am a little over whelmed with what to expect. By nature I am a planner and this is not following along with my plan . I read several post yesterday…
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2nd Dx - stage 4 to bones
First post: Dx 20 yrs ago (age 35) with stage 3 lobular hormone+; treatment was 4 rounds of FAC (Adriamyacin, Cytoxin & 5FU) lumpectomy, then 4 more rounds of FAC followed by 5 weeks of radiation. Hysterectomy & oopherectomy after treatment. 5 year of Tamoxifen, then Arimidex for about 14 years... until Dx last month with…