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Radiation
Hi, does anyone have any suggestions on a bra to wear during radiation? Sports bras do not work for me because they are too tight.
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muscle twitching long after treatment
It has been 8 months since I finished my AC-T chemo treatment, I had my port removed and finished the remainder treatments via IV and 6 months since radiation, I have developed a muscle twitch near the elbow in the same arm as I had the remainder chemo treatments. Is this anything anyone else has experienced.
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DX @ 80 and chose to do nothing
Good evening ladies and gentlemen. (I am not going to assume that only women visit this forum) I'll be honest, I really don't visit the Breast forum, I stay in the gyn cancer boards, but I come to share a different perspective. I want to tell you about my mother. Over the years my sisters and I had caught wind of "breast…
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YAY!!!!! Camul! Your picture is on TOP!! Cause you are tops!
They put it up!!!!!!! Got our solstice specs. You have yours? Love, a good day please
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IDC stage 1
Hi, My sister was just dx with IDC last week. The tumor size is 1 cm. We have not met with the oncologist yet, but we assume from the tumor size and grade on the biopsy result paper being stage 1. Would you share what kind of treatment for Stage 1 low grade IDC? Thank you,
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Aromatase Inhibitors
Hi, I will be going on an AI next month and I am not sure which one. Does anyone have experience they would share? Thanks.
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What to ask when nurse calls with biopsy results?
I had a biopsy done last Thursday and expect a call from the nurse early this week about the results. The diagnostic mammogram states in pertinent part "...clustered small amorphous calcifications spanning 2.3 cm are seen...." These are increased in number since the previous diagnostic image of October 2015, hence the…
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Let's check in
Just wondered if anyone would want to write a little peice about how you are doing today. What you been up to. How your family is doing. Any concerns or questions you may have. Where you are in your treatment. What helps you to push on. I will start. I am just coming into my 3rd week from treatment and on thursday I will…
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Secretory Carcinoma of the breast
Hi, I first posted to this board a little over 5 years ago when dx with secretory carcinoma in my left breast. This is a rare cancer and still struggle to find much information regarding it. The year before my dx I was treated for anal cancer Stage 3b with surgery, chemo and radiation. It was on a 1 year follow-up PET scan…
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Adriamycin and Cytoxan Side Effects
I am 43 years old and have had 3 of my 4 AC treatments. I'm concerned about chest pain/breathing difficulty and headaches that I'm experiencing. My echocardiogram before the first treatment was fine. Since starting treatment, I have had some difficulty taking deep breaths. I wouldn't really say I'm doing anything strenuous…
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Carol the air is cleaner at the top. I'm almost there too!
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Pregnancy after adriamycin
HI everyone, I am 29 y/o and was just recently diagnosed with stage 1 Breast Cancer. I just started my chemo treatments of Adriamycin and Cytoxan (AC). I will be receiving 4 treatments total, once every three weeks for the next three months, followed by Taxol.. every week for three months. My husband and I were trying to…
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Acupuncture help diarrhea?
Hi: I was diagnosed with Stage IV Her2+ metastastic breast cancer in my lungs in May. I started chemo of taxotere, Herceptin and Perjta in June. Am about to get my 3 cycle this week. My problem is intense, chronic diarrhea and have tried OTC meds, Prescription oral and now doing injections. I have been on the BRAT diet…
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Car-t and Breast Cancer
Has anyone taken or in the middle of a Car-t Clincal Trial for Breast Cancer? If so, how are you doing and is it working?
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Breast Biopsy
Hello friends. I ususally post on the Uterine Cancer board; I am finishing chemo for my second recurrence of endometroid adenocarcinoma (nodules in the lung). I had screening and diagnostic mammograms in the last several days and the result of yesterday's 3D imagining and ultrasound was a conclusion that I should have a…
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AI and Dexascan frequency?
To those on AI ~ I am wondering how often you are scheduled for a Dexascan. My insurance says every 2 years, but onco scheduled me one year. I do have arthritis in my neck. I told them at the center that I am on AI and that was why I was scheduled. Do you think I should call my insurance to guarantee payment? Thank you!
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Believe in Better.. Things that helped me
Life is a journey & anyone who has been through "C" treatment knows it is too. Some things that helped me: * Focus only on the step your on, don't look forward & don't look back * Find things that make you laugh, best medicine ever * Remember no matter how bad you feel physically, tell yourself it's not forever, it's just…
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What to do now?
Hey Everyone, This is my first post ever. I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last November (@ age 26). Finshed Chemo at the end of March and had a Double Masectomy May2. So I am officially cancer free, which is a HUGE blessing. I still have my reconstructive surgey planned for September and have to take tamoxifen forver…
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First time talking to anyone outside of family
I'm 48 years old. Have no family history of breast cancer. I had one mammogram about 8 years ago. Been meaning to have another one. I went to have routine checkup...well I had a UTI that made me go to gynecologist and figured I'd get it out of the way. She gave me a little grief about having mammogram done. Then she…
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Radiation or not and WHY? How to make this decision.
Hello Everyone. Thank you for taking the time to post in this forum. I feel that the biggest challenges with a breast cancer diagnosis--good, bad, worse--are making decisions. I am 44 years young and have no history of BC in my family. Within the past two months, I have had regular and 3D mammograms on both breasts, a…
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High vitamin b12 and high calcium levels and breast cancer
I have high levels on both b12 and calcium witch both corralate to many cancers including breast cancer. Just wondering if any one else had high levels before their diagnosis? These can cause so many types of cancer but doctors dont know much about either. Or how they relate. Can cause multiple cancers . Please check it…
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Taxol stopped
My partner- TNBC- had 4 treatments of AC and then started Taxol Weekly. Scheduled for 12 but unfortunately she had a reaction after 5 of them and the Dr said "no more" due to possible risk to kidneys, liver,etc. she is very upset as she feels she did not do her part and that the cancer will be back. Dr assured us that…
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62 and over NP Pass
I recently learned that the Senior Pass for 62 and over for National Parks (and other Federal Lands) which is now $10 forever (no renewal) will go up to $80 after next month. So just thought I'd pass that on incase anyone is interested in checking it out. Got "mine last Fri but Hubby doesn't turn 62 til Sept. Oh Ha Well -…
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Granuloma after Chemo, Masectomy Radiation,Stge 3 ImmflamatoryBC
After a recewnt c-scan it was discovered I had smal nodels and granuloma in the left side of my long, which is the same side that I have my radiation, I was badly burned in the process, After the scan they did a biospy and a round of test on the sample for cancer, fungus , bacyeria and infections, it was all clear of any…
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Low White blood count
Does anyone know what foods to eat to increase your white blood count? My Dr. didn't tell me he just put me on antibiotics. After last chemo I did not get the Neulastra and my WBC went way down. I thought maybe there is something I should be eating to increase it.
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Camul about to conqueer El Capitan!!!!
They have this new way of getting up there now for novices. I remember seeing a guy in a sleeping bag half way up one time. Heyy! Carol! Let's go talk to the Indians there who will tell you all their legends about the place! Maybe with all the stuff you're taking you won't have to leave your home to do this! As you see,…
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Herceptin and Perjeta Causing Restlessness
I'm Her2+, ER-, PR-, and on every 3-week Herceptin and Perjeta infusions. Stage 4, NED since Oct 28, 2015. Unfortunately, with previous Essential Tremor and Restless Legs, the Herceptin-Perjeta is causing chronic and increasing restlessness ("Akatesia"), funny movements with arms and legs, looks like palsy ("Dystonia"),…
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Newbie seeking some advice on hair loss
Hello I am new to this CANCER SCARE but I refuse to let it get to me!!! I have my good days and bad days. I'm not vocal in regards to this so that's why I am starting with this forum. I just got my PowerPort in this past Tuesday and set to start my 1st round next Tuesday so it's now hitting me. I am trying to make a…
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Finally, the tears
First denial; no this cannot be happening to me again! Three unrelated cancers, how could that be? Impossible! Then, searching for answers and decisions to be made. There must be a way out of this? Tonight, alone, and the tears finally come. It hurts and I am alone tonight. This is goiing to be a long battle and I am so…
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Helping my Mom & Sister through Breast Cancer
My mother and sister are both Breast Cancer surviors, But during the begining stages they went through depression and anxiety, As a therapist in Hypnosis, I was able to relax the thoughts, which in turn, helped them believe in themselves and connect on having a future. to this day, I give mom and my sister sessions in…