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My skin burns after mastectomy...is that normal?
I had my bi-lateral mastectomy with reconstruction (expanders) 2 weeks ago. My skin around my breast and under arms is so sensitive. It feels like a really bad sunburn. My cloths hurt to the touch. It's funny because it still feels numb too. Is this normal? Someone please help! Thanks so much, Genie
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Insomnia
Ever since my first chemo treatment I've been having terrible insomnia. It's not that I'm not tired - I'm fatigued and exhausted - just can't sleep. Dr told me I can take Benadryl - doesn't work. I've tried over the counter sleep aid - but all I get is about 2 hours and then I'm wide awake again. I'm going to bring it up…
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AI vacation anyone?
I have been on an AI (first Armidex, then Femara) for a little over a year now. Since school started back in September I have had severe pain in my hands and feet. I would say that it feels more tendon than bone as it is on the top of both extremities. i decided to take a vacation from the Femara until after my daughter's…
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1st Chemo on Thursday
OK, so I got my purple power port this past Wednesday and I go for my first chemo treatment this Thursday. To say that all of this has been going quickly would be an understatement. And I'm just bursting with questions. I have all my meds for home set up, including clairitin, numbing cream for my port, 2 anti-nausea meds…
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Did you wear a "fitness" heart-rate monitor prior to diagnosis?
After being diagnosed, we all wonder how we could "get" breast cancer. Both myself, and my "Breast Friend," had surgery the same day. We were both diagnosed with same stage, node neg, estrogen positive tumors. After some conversation, we both realized we'd been wearing heart-rate monitors for the previous two years. We…
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Camul A new hurty
Now we can only feel guilt declawing our cats. Even after 6 decades of using their alternatives that never worked, and spending a fortune replacing furniture, I figure they choose their scratching place by scent. So I suppose I should have started pissing on the scratching posts from the beginning Maybe that approach could…
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pain after treatment
I would like to know if anyone is experiencing any joint and muscle pain after chemo treatment it has been about six months and i am still having severe pain. I am being told this may go on for ever !!!!!i am also on tamoxifen for five years.
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Body ache or Bone Pain and Headaches
I was diagnosed with stage 3b invasive ductal carcinoma in May. My tumor was large and I also had one lymph node that was cancerous (per biopsy) and one suspicious internal mammary lymph node (per PET scan). The PET scan showed no sign of cancer anywhere else in my body. I did not have a bone scan. The oncologist…
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Hip pain
Hello everyone, i have been on arimidex since November. I hadn't had much for bone pain or hip/back pain since my hysterectomy and being put on arimidex. I had more pain on tomoxifen. Anyway the last month I have been having bad bone pain in the tops of my feet and in my hips. Hurts to walk. Could it be the arimidex even…
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Early 40's Starting TC Chemo
I just finished a re-exision to get good margins and I will be starting TC chemo due to my oncotype/age. I'm curious about anyone who is pre-menopausal going through the same thing? What are your side effects? What did you decide for birth control? Thank you in advance!! I know I will be getting my Mirena IUD removed, I…
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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…