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Breastfills
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goodbye hair
My hair started the dreaded shedding yesterday (day 15 of AC chemo) I've gotten my hair cut shorter last week in preparation - short layered 'do but it's coming out quickly. I'm afraid to brush it this morning, let alone wash it. It has a different texture from normal, it feels coarse all over and my whole scalp feels…
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lookgoodfeelbetter.org american cancer society
this is a great program lookgoodfeelbetter.org " LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER" under this site American Cancer Society has this great program for cancer patient currently going thru treatments. they offer a free class with licensed beauty consultants and hair stylist who work with you in a class you up for offering tips with…
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When can I dye my hair?
It's been 3 months since I finished chemo and I have about 1" of hair now, curly and "GRAY". I hate it. Has anyone asked their onco. about dying their hair? Has anyone dyed their hair 3 months after chemo or should I wait the 6 months as I've read? What products should I use? Any help would be appreciated. I just want my…
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Nausa, headaches, and sore throat
My last treatment was July 20 of this year. I stayed nausus (spell) that whole time with sore throats and headaches, general body aches, joint, muscle. Fatigue. blah blah blah all the SE you get from treatment. But now it has been a little over a month and I am still doing all this stuff. I know part of it is from the Als…
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Chemo done, 8 weeks til surgery
8 week wait for surgery after neoadjuvant chemo. How long did you wait?
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Confused and really down about mammo
2015.DCIS.2016 biopsy was a fat necrosis.2017 thickening of skin at the biopsy clip or in that region.dilated duct at 6 o'clock and some focal shadowing at 4 o'clock. ..also dilated duct has debris and some branching.honestly i dont know what to think.Had MRI on Tuesday with contrast no word on outcome any opinions please
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Newly diagnosed and absolutely terrified
I just got the results from my biopsy a week ago and I'm scheduled to meet with the surgical team in 3 more days. All I know at this point is that both needle core biopsies as well as the lymph node biopsy have all came back positive.... Ductal carcinoma. I'm absolutely terrified. I've decided to not tell my family (mom,…
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On Both Sides
No, it's not about Trump; that was to get your attention . I went to a breast cancer survivor's gathering and heard something new, or new to me. Most women have their cancer diagnosed on the left side. I was surprised since I'm a righty. Just for fun and not for any research purposes, was it the right or the left?
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I'm back!
Oh my gosh, it's been 3 years since I've posted. Once my computer broke, I never replaced it (until now). The last couple of years have been filled with work and helping my Mom care form my Dad. My father passed away this past December 2016 and I've officially retired from work after 36 years. I'm happily helping out with…
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side effects and longevity of treatment for Ibrance and Letrozole
I have been on the Ibrance and Letrozole combo for nearly a year now with good results, I am close to normal for my cancer marker. It has never been clear to me when the Ibrance treatment stops, I know that historically the letrozole treatment goes on for around 5 years. Meanwhile my red blood cells have been low and…
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have stage 3 breast cancer with bipolar
Hi, having no supporty from hubby got surgery next week trying to distract from thoughts changed sheets bad move. I have not cried until then. I have bipolar and personslity disorder not cut for a year but now want to do it. My mum is 92 lives with us cant tell her ahh
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Camul, consider the risks of too much whine after treatments
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After chemo
I completed chemo one month ago and my muscles in my legs and arms are still so sore. I know everyone is different but I was curious if this is common? I am also trying to figure out if it's best to rest or exercise to help with my soreness...
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whats better a lumpectomy or mastectomy for a her2+ breast cancer
I was just diagnosed 10/12/2015 with stage IIB breast cancer my tumor being about 6cm. and I'm HER 2 + I start my chemo next friday then surgery and possibly radiation. the question I wanted to ask was...Is it better to have a lumpectomy or a mastectomy and if the mastectomy do I do both breasts or just the one? I fear the…
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Arimidex
I was on tomixifen until November and had full hysterectomy. I was then put on arimidex . Hadnt had much for bone pain since start of arimidex. But last couple months I have had bad leg bone pain and hip pain. Almost debilitating to walk after sitting or sleeping. Once I'm up its not as bad as when I'm resting. So dr wants…
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wrinkles
I wonder how many ladies (my age 63) see more wrinkles after chemo or radiation. I am noticing a change in my skin on my face. Survey time: What brand FACE moisture creams does everyone use and like? Oil of Oley? etc.??
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Scared to begin Arimidex
My oncologist has prescribed Arimidex for me following lumpectomy and radiation. I am 68 years old and my breast tumor was Stage 1 Grade 2 with no lymph node involvement and wide margins. I have rheumatoid arthritis and also osteopenia. The oncologist gave me a grace period before I needed to begin the medication, but the…
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depression after treatment completed
I was diagnosed in June 2017 with Stage 1 breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy and radiation and completed treatments August 4th. I felt like I handled it all pretty well but since the completion of treatments I have fallen off the cliff. The outlook for my survival is excellent according to my doctors. But for some reason I…
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Comfy list: trying to make your daily breast cancer experience a little better
Hi all, I am 32. I was diagnosed in April. Went through double mastectomy and am about to finish chemo. Breast cancer was devastating for me. The hardest part for me was that I feel like no one prepared me to life with cancer, especially not how to make my day to day life comfortable. I felt like doctors didn't care about…
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Adriamycin & cytoxan
If anyone has any info about this chemo treatment...I would greatly appreciate it. Masastatic carcinoma, T2N1. Thanks, Cathy
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Biotin success after taxotere - yeah!
I had finished my chemo in November 2015 (taxotere and cytoxin). When my hair returned, I was satisfied with its progress. Then I was given Armidex in July 2016 and switched to Femara(Letrizole) because of SE. Sadly I began to see the crown of my head get thinner and thinner. I added Biotin to my pillbox for each day, and…
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DIEP with excessive abdomen swelling
Hi; i had a DIEP procedure 6 months ago. Of the surgeries I've had so far, tha was the worst. My plastic surgeon said that I didn't need to wear any type of binders. I'm healing well but my lower abdomen is very swollen. I can't wear anything that I could wear before the surgery. I went to my original PS and then a new one…
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Had 1st chemo treatment.......
and all went well. The drugs they gave me in my IV must be working good because so far no side effects. Sitting here and waiting to see which ones I am going to get is no picnic though. When do they start? They told me to start taking my anti-naisea pill tonight just to be on the safe side because getting sick is the thing…
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Camul and us up where the sun won't shine 8/21
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Getting my port-a-cath in the morning
Hi all! I'm super nervous about getting this port-a-cath. Everyone I've talked to has told me how much better it's going to be going through chemo with the port but I can't shake the anxiety. Everything seems like it's all moving super quick and I think that may be the main source of my anxiety...but it's focused on…
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Radiation countdown
Three more sessions to go! I can't wait to be done with this. So far, no real problems at all. This is the first part of the treatment that my body has tolerated well. This sure is one heck of a year. I have almost totally missed summer! I sure have learned a lot about people this time around. My entire family and friends…
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Vertigo/dizziness
Is anyone experiencing any vertigo, dizziness or lightheadedness?
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Herceptin
Has anyone here been treated with Herceptin? I wasn't expecting side effects but I feel like I hve been hit be a truck tonight. Severe headache, body aches, bone aches.
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5 yrs post hysterectomy POST Tamoxifen
This week if 5 yrs since my hystercomtomy due to tamoxifen-Anyone else have surgery due to the same med? Denise