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Radiation treatment body position etc.
This is going to sound seriously silly but my mom is having radiation treatment on her remaining breast. How do they position you for that? Do you sit in some kind of chair oriented thing or do you have to lie down? I had to lie down flat on my back for pelvic radiation. Just wondering. Thanks in advance!
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infiltrating ductal carcinoma grade 2
my mother in law was just diagnosed shes 75 never been thru this any information would be great
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Dense breast tissue
I already knew that but I just got formal letter from Imagining Dept stating it makes it harder to detect issues and HIGHER RISK of cancer. OTHER THEN that all good..! Denise
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Breast cancer on the skin
Looking for those who have had this suppossedly rare condition of brest cancer metatizing to the skin. I have cancer on the skin of my breast. Nobody seems to know how to treat the sores that developed. I am taking Xeloda and so far the cancer is only superficial to the skin. There is no organ involvement,not clear as to…
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pet scan and claustrophibia
I am xtremely claustrophobic and want to know if having the pet scan is enclosed like a mri
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No more Chemo & No Radiation! Alone in NY
I have so many health and then I find out I have breast cancer what is next? I had two surgeries left breast and now I have had two Chemo treatments, two more to go then a new drug for twelve weeks then after that Radiation for 7 weeks. This Chemo makes me so sick and I have No caregiver as I live in the middle of…
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Herceptin side effects
Although I have endometrial cancer, I thought you ladies were better to answer my question about Herceptin side effects. I have gone through chemo and radiation and now I am on Herceptin as a stand alone maintenance drug infused every three weeks. Tumor was HER2+. I don’t know if what I am experiencing is a left over from…
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'NECROSIS WITH SCATTERED ATYPICAL CELLS SEEN - IS IT CANCER???
Hi - received my results. Nothing suspicioous found on the ultrasound or needle biopsy Mammogram indciates it as a Braids 3 The final surgical biopsy reads 'NECROSIS WITH SCATTERED ATYPICAL CELLS SEEN'
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IBC
Just got the news that I have Inflammatory breast cancer. Anyone else gotten this diagnosis? The information I have found so far is not really helpful.
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Herceptin premedication
Hi ladies! Wondering how many of you on Herceptin or have had it routinely got Benedyl and Steroids before it was given? I thought most women tolerate it well. Also thought risk of allergic reaction is rare with it. What side effect was the worst if any at all? How long lasting after infusions?
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Newly Diagnosed
I've recently been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer. Luckily it's still in stage 1 but they said it's on the boarder line of stage 2. My husband had colon cancer about 5 years ago so I know a little bit about cancer but I know breast cancer is a whole differnt deal. I go in on March 7th to have the…
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Numbers up from a blood test
Hi, My CA 27.59 went up to 115 up from 75 after being on Ibrance. The DR said it might be my RA.
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how long til surger?
Hi everyone! Thanks for all of the support and have sure felt better since reading the posts. I have a question that maybe my oncologist answered but I was still to numb to have taken everything in initially. I have had one round of cytoxan and adriamycin chemo and another scheduled for Jan. 25th. My Dr. said 2 chemo…
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Stopping Anastrozole???
I saw my oncologist today. I mentioned to him how very fatigued I am, along with some aching. He asked me if I wanted to stop taking the Anastrozole, I was shocked beyond words. I said NO, I don't want cancer. I was too shocked by his question to give it serious thought and ask questions concerning stopping it. I had an…
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Treatment Options-Doubtful
I was diagnosed with TNBC in late March. Grade 3, 1.8mm tumor in my left breast. It was a whirlwind of events. Normal mammogram on a Tuesday, more inclusive mammogram and ultrasound the following Thursday. Biopsy the Tuesday after that, and diagnosed on the Friday following the biopsy. The following week the MRI and…
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New BC diagnosis with history of Rheumatoid arthritis
Is there anybody out there that has both breast cancer and a previous diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? I'm new to this website and I've recently been diagnosed with DCIS Stage 0 grade 3 breast cancer. I'll be going for a lumpectomy this week and have been told by my surgeon that because the cancer was caught in an early…
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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.