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Camul! tripped!!!
I tripped on a rock on this climb. I yelled...Did I brake a hip or something? Since I have seen you continue to climb over any obstacle, I thought, DANG! I will too! So here I come even if on my knees. I bow to you anyway, so it is appropriate. I'll eather catch up or meet you at the top Sensei lovin' ya Sherry
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Camul! Let's play post office!
Our mail delivery stopped 3 weeks ago. There is some kind of road mess way up the road and they aren't going to come up our road if they have to use someone's driveway to turn around. Soooo they are not deliuverying to anyone on our road though there are many before the road problem I wrote our local postmaster cause if I…
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2 different cancers in same breast
2 different cancers in same breast. is this common?
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How many of you ended up with a seroma?
And what did you do about it? Did you get it drained? If I go and get it drained by my surgeon will it help with the pain in my breast? Please say it will cause I'm thinking maybe I should try and get in to see him. Or heck maybe I could go to the er at the navy hospital tonight. hmmmmmmmmm If they go away on their own how…
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Breat biopsy using stereotactic technique
I had a biopsy in 2010, which was painful...but not all that bad. I could tolerate it. That time it was positive for cancer. Then.....this past Tuesday Oct. 17, 2017...I had a stereotactic breast biopsy ( or attempted biopsy) and it was very very very painful. The Dr. was very kind, and the two ladies in there helping were…
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Free subscription to CURE magazine, a free publication for those on the cancer journey
If you haven't got a free subscription to this magazine, please sign up for it. It is full of informative and helpful articles, stories and advice. Here is the link: Cure Magazine Subscription I think you will love it! Leeza
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Being a Breast Cancer Survivor without chemo/radiation
I'm 61. 15 mos ago, I discovered a lump. Ends up there was a smaller one I hadn't felt,but both were removed.I said to leave my lymph nodes alone, I wasn't doing chemo OR radiation. Take it out and let's see what happened. I did change my diet, healthier, fruits/veggies,no bread,little dairy,minimal meat. My back was…
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Mouth sores
Really didn't get too much help from cancer center I went to. I knew a compounding pharmacist so I called him, told him all my mouth problems and he made me a mouth wash esp for me. It worked pretty well. Helped shrink sores, cured sore throat. Don't fall for the magic mouthwash. Pharmacist told me there are a hundred…
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My wife's breast cancer
my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time . This time she is having a mastectomy even though her dr says they have removed all cancer. She is upset with me saying i show her compasion but not supporting her. I dont get it and when i ask her how i can support her she gets mad and says I need to figure it…
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PET Scan Shows Something in Liver
Hello. 4 months ago, my first PET scan showed my breast tumor, one lymph node in my armpit and one lymph node in my chest. After 13 rounds of chemo, my 2nd PET scan yesterday showed nothing in my breast or lymph nodes. Obviously the chemo is working! However, the doctor was perplexed to see a spot on my liver. Apparently…
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Look Good Feel Better
At the urging of my daughter, I attended a “Look Good Feel Better” class. I appreciate that there was a lovely young hairdresser volunteering to teach us about how to apply make-up. However, I was shocked by what was in the free cosmetic bag! The products were filled with carcinogens! I have to say that I am so…
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New, Unsure, and Scared to make the Wrong Choice in Treatment
Hi Everyone! I've spent the day lurking around here and reading numerous posts. I've never joined a discussion board before but from what I've seen, you are all so supporting of one another, despite differences in opinions, choices, and cancer expereinces. I'm hoping you can give some advice as I'm terrified of making the…
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Taxol Neuropathy/Joint pain from taxol
I'm experiencing very bad hand pain at night and in the morning, which keeps me awake. I cannot use utensils or write, etc. in the morning and driving is not easy. During the day either it gets better or worse. I finished chemo August 16th. I had some slight numbness at that time but not joint pain. Now weeks after…
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pain and lump in nipple 2yrs after nipplesparing mast
Has anyone had a nipplesparing mastectomy? In 2014 I was dx with dcis/lcis and chose to have a mast. Since no cancer cells showed up in the nipple during surgery, the surgeon left my nipple during reconstruction. 7 mos. Ago I began having acne like bumps and discoloration under my nipple so I started using cortisone 10.…
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How have others dealt with tightness in the chest following double mastectomy?
I'm 3 months out from surgery and currently in chemo. I just graduated from the camisole to a bra with prosthesis. I've found a few exercises on youtube, but I still seem quite "tight". The surgeron and oncologist say I am recovering beautifully on my chest, but I would like to know if others have had success with certain…
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Camul! CVS messed up again!
I won't go into the details but I wind up having to contact them every month not because they mess up my scrips, but because the process of accomplishing that is a mess. The website is horrible and really incomplete and on the phone they say will do something and the next month it wasn't done sometimes reesulting in an…
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Stage 3b now, fear of future metastasis
I was diagnozed in May 2017 with stage 3b invasive ductal carcinoma. My tumor was large and so I far I know that I have one positive lymph node in my armpit and another possible positive lymph node in my chest wall where they can't biopsy. Chemo seems to be working. The tumor is no longer detectable by breast exam, which…
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The things people say....good article
I received this article in an email from Healthline today. I can really relate to it and I thought I would share it. I know people mean well, but it can be maddening to hear the things people say ......…
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Anybody use/used vaginal estrogen post menopause?
I was one of the 20% women who had severe post menopausal vaginal pain. As a matter of fact it also affected my bladder/ urethra causing burning pain and incontinence. I was allergic to something in pharmaceuticals, so a compounding pharmacist made me a special blend with a base I wouldn't be allergic to. Here is my…
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Employment rights
I’m a Cancer Survivor and live in NJ, I diagnosed with breast cancer about 3 years ago, I finished Mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and reconstruction as well. All of my lymph nodes were removed during surgery. After surgeries, I experience numbness, swelling, weakness, or tingling in the arm and shoulder area on the…
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Radiation Options
I amd 53 and just diagnosed with ILC, which they believe is stage 1 but won't know for sure until I have Lumpectomy. My head is spinning. Believe it or not, I had a different cancer in past treated successfully twice. This was last thing I expected and whole new ballgame. They said I will need radiation after and I've…
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Aromosin VS. Femara
Hello Ladies, I am hoping I am not alone. I was on Aromosin for a few months after my bilateral mysectomey. The side affects got worse and worse as time went on. I could have been the poster child for the side affect list. Bone pain and lethargic being the worse. I am now on Femara. It's only been a week. The bonne pain is…
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Tamoxifen after menopause
I have been on Tamoxifen for a couple of months now. I am still considered perimenopausal but I believe I am going through natural menopause now. When I eventually become post-menopausal, is there another hormone therapy medication that would work better than Tamoxifen? I will ask my oncologist at my next follow-up visit…
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Nervous, Can Anybody Tell Me What to Expect During Radiation??
Hello! I begin radiation next Monday (May 22nd) and I am really nervous. Can anybody give me an idea of what to expect? I know that it is not as tough as chemo, but it is new and overwhelming to me... I would appreciate any pointers!
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Hepatic cyst or liver cyst
Hi guys, I'm new here. My mom is a breast cancer survivor(Stage2a triple neg), 3 years and coun5ing. She just had her 6month routine checkup and as per ultrasound she have 3 hepatic cyst in her liver all less than 1cm. The doctor was concerned because it was 3. Is it something to be concerned about? I'm afraid its a liver…
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Tumor Markers CA 15.3
What is considered normal?
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Camul! Open your eyes!
I opened my eyes this morning and took your advice , and making my way through the day, HOWEVER! I have been unable to find the motivation to vacuum, BUT I DID change the linens. So the guilt is a bit less than yesterday. But The Don got me Granny Smiths because I thought...well, thinking it is easy for me, but the pie…
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Breast reconstruction
Hey all, a few years ago I had reconstruction and had an implant put in well, it busted! Thank the Lord it was just saline. I'm having my breast fixed but, no more implants. I was thinking of getting the tram flap done. It's come a long way since I first heard about 10 years ago. There is a new one called the DIEP flap…
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Newbie with a question
Hello All! I have mucoepidermoid carcinoma, so I'm already on the head and neck cancer specific forum. I had a PET Scan done this week, and it found a "small focus of uptake in the upper outer right breast, mid depth, with SUV 1.9 is indeterminate." The recommendation of the radiologist a mammogram and if needed an…
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Arm neuropathy or lymphedema before surgery
Hi. I have what feels like nerve damage in my elbow but shoulder aches also and my hand get tingly and/or numb at times. Just in my right arm, cancer side. Anyone have full arm neuropathy from taxol? Or anyone have lymphedema painbefore surgery from cancer damaged lymph nodes? My arm has had this issue on and off for a few…