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Newly diagnosed
I had a core needle bx last Friday just about this time. Monday the call came that I had invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 1, stage 1. Since my sister has BC that has spread to her bones my first response was I wanted a double mastectomy. Now a week later my knowledge has grown but I am still unsure what this all means. I…
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post mastectomy, drain out, still filling up
Anybody know how much volume of fluid is okay, and when it's too much and needs to be drained?
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Working Thru Rads, Have Questions
Today I had my 24th radiation treatment, only 11 more to go, Starting to get real red and irritated in a couple of areas, armpit and bra line. Dr. gave me some tubes of Aquaphor and I've been using another lotion that's mostly aloe vera. Wondering if anyone else has had a problem with the throat area. It doesn't hurt, just…
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Where Cancer Took Me, Especially the Recurrence
When I got cancer the first time, being the detailed person that I am, I kept a cancer bag of information on cancer. When I got the recurrence 3 years later, I searched for more information, found this site, and found live breast cancer support groups. The women on this site have given me a fountain of information through…
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Mammo tomorrow
Hi ladies, I have a mammo tomorrow at 3pm. I am nervous because I have had 2 biopsies in about 8 months. Each time it is a ton of stress waiting for results. I am praying that tomorrow's will be uneventful. Please send your strength my way:) Love you all, Eil
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Xeloda
Any comments regarding oral chemo Xeloda?
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any others who don't panic or worry (prior to mammo etc)
I had surgery, radiation , tamoxifen etc 2008-i just found this site yesterday-i see many panic, can't sleep waiting for results etc. I have never had this? Even when they called me back immediatly for another mammo (then biopsy , mri etc) I DID not panic-thought oh it's ok. I have been going every 3-6mths (this week got…
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Lookin for Tips Tips Tips! - T/C Chemo
Hello fellow warriors! I'm just coming off a re-excision lumpectomy for a dx in August of IDC Left breast .9 cm. ER/PR+ Her2-. After a grueling search of every piece of advice possible, We have now decided to tackle the Chemo Monster head-on. I'm optomistically hoping to get the party started in the upcoming month...…
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has anyone skipped chemo and went straight to hormone therapy?
My original diagnosis was Grade2 IDC,ER+PR-Her2equivocal. I had my surgery Oct. 7th ( bilateral with recon),path report T1N1M0, I had 1 intramammary lymph node positive for met. ductal carcinoma. My oncologist recommended chemo (AC4X+Taxol4X) and 5 yrs. of Tamoxifen. After talking to my onc, I researched online about the…
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So, turns out I'm moderately depressed. Imagine that!
My big day - GYN, mammo & PCP. Very excited about the all clear on my 1 yr anniversary. I was so sure it wouldn't be. But at the PCP visit, I expressed my concern that - yikes - I've got too much on my plate. I've posted previously that Dad is end stage Lung cancer and Mom is end stage COPD. My sister is primary care giver…
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2nd opinion
Good morning everyone, Yesterday I went to a second Breast Surgeon regarding my dx of IDC grade 1 Stage 1 (nodes do not look to be involved but have not been biopsied yet.) Estrogen positive, Progesterone positive, Nu negative (not sure if Nu is right term-is it). I am awaitin BRAC results. I thought I was going to use my…
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Plans for Halloween?
My Mothers B-Day is Halloween so my family always gets together at her house and have dinner and all of our children and Grandchildren go trick or treating. I love this time of year in Colorado the leaves russling under your feet winter in the air! The comforting foods that come with the season that fills the house with…
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Repost great blog
Hester Hill Schnipper has a blog. She is the author of After Breast Cancer and a two time breast cancer survivor. She is one of the oncology social workers a t Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. I know her from my treatments there, she is married to an oncologist. She has many interesting articles on her site. Living…
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Gathering positive thoughts
I, like Traci, am having 'scanxiety'. Today is my 1 yr cancerversary and tomorrow my 2nd mammogram. The weight of the world, it seems, is on my shoulders. So, 11:30 tomorrow hold your breath and squeeze my hand. Thank you! Sue
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In A Short While I Go
In 2 hours I will have the port put in. Here we go again into the unknown. Keep me in your thoughts today please, maybe say a little prayer to keep me strong. I am such a baby about Drs & surgeries. Thank You Judy
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Arm/Wrist Surgery after Mastectomy ?'s or Advice
Has anyone had surgery on their arm/wrist after having had a mastectomy???? I had 6 nodes positive out of 18 removed. I'm being referred to an orthopedic md for possible surgery on my dequarvaine's tendonitis (thumb tendons like carpal tunnel). I'm terrified of getting lymphedema. Physical therapy and immobilization has…
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It's been 6 months...
I posted about 4 or 5 months ago asking all of your opinions about a "failed attempt" to biopsy a cluster of microcalcs midline and next to my chest wall. When both my surgeon AND radiologist decided that they couldn;t get to them to biopsy, they told me just to come back in 6 months to see if there were any changes since…
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When your hair was growing back in.....
did anyone experience tenderness on your scalp? I have several "sore spots" and wondered if this is normal? (I'm happy to even have hair, but why does it have to hurt!?) ♥ Cat
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survivor-who? silly question I am sure----
This may sound silly-but who is considered a surviror? I had breast cancer 2008-surgery, radiation & 2+yrs tomoxifen. Compared to many mine was nothing-no complications, hardly any issues with skin (treatment) only missed 2 1/2 wks of work.
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Are leg & feet pain normal?
Ever since I had my surgeries in Feb. & March I seem to have pain in my legs or feet? I thought it would go away after a while but am still going through this. It especially hurts if I am tired, so I feel like a lazy butt trying to do just a minimum?? Even when I try resting doesn't help until I take a motrin, or aleve. I…
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Home health aides
any one had any dealings with home health aides or live in nanny's??? thinking about looking into getting one. The situtation with my daughter is NOT getting better, only worse
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Isabella Update
Thank you to all my wonderful pink warriors here for your prayers for my dear granddaughter, Isabella Grace. She was born September 20, 2010 5 weeks early. She weighed 3 lbs. 7 oz. and was 15 inches long. She dropped down to 3 lbs. 3 oz. in the hospital. She was discharged from the hospital on October 9 (a little less than…
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My taste buds are gone
For the past week I cant taste food right. My nose is running to much. No fever.When will food taste right again? Things are ok. I can believe I also made it half way thru the chemo. With only minor complaints. I am a treat of a vip treatment at a night at a musical.Head for a look good feel good class on the 11 nov the…
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My anniversary
Oct 26, 2009, the day I was told I had breast cancer...it's been a year & what a year it's been. I had no clue today was going to start out so emotional. I awoke from hot flashes(tamoxifen) & decided to log on to the boards. This past year has truly been the roller coaster ride from hell. Got married, core needle…
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Technically Triple Negative but Recommended for Tamoxifen
I think Heatherbelle is in the same boat with Donna; technically triple negative, but being recommended for Tamoxifen. According to her oncologist, there are supposed to be new guidelines coming out saying that even the weakest positive is a positive, and should be given hormone therapy. Is anyone else in this boat?…
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anyone lose weight on tamoxifen?
I have probably lost 10 lbs. I have not changed anything of my eating habits. My Doc. said to expect weight gain. I am waiting.
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Tamoxifen-side effects & anti depressants
Good evening all~ My doctor wants to start me on Tamoxifen when I go back next week. I'm reading up on it but I know the internet is full of wacky information interspersed with the actual useful stuff out there. So, I'm asking all of you who are or were on Tamoxifen to share your side effects & information with me. Also…
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Celebration time.... all done with Radiation
I'm a new member to CSN, for I only discovered this last week. I wish I had found this months ago, for the support and understanding is awesome. Today is "Celebration day" I have completed my last Radiation treatment today.......I was dx w/IDC,IIA,er/pr+ Her2-, had a lumpectomy in July with 33 Rads to follow. Met with my…
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Donna Doing Well/ Prayers Needed for Sister
Donna's radiation has started and is going well, but my sister just received a diagnosis of stage IV lung cancer (she hasn't smoked in about 25 years). Testing is going on now to figure out the specifics. Have I mentioned lately that cancer s*cks!! I guess I shouldn't use the word s*cks in a post that I'm asking for…
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Last Chemo was today!
Hi BC family! I haven't posted in quite some time, but I just wanted to share the good news that I finally finished my last chemo today. A huge part of me feels relieved that it's all done, but a small part of me felt so overwhelmed today, that during my Art Therapy class I just broke down in tears. I think today I cried…