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Really worried
Hello, I am a 26 year old female and mom to two children. I am currently breastfeeding my youngest who is a little over 2 years old. About 2 weeks ago, I noticed my armpit swelled up. It seemed to happen quite suddenly, or I at least hadn't noticed it until then. I went to see my doctor and she did a breast exam and told…
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cancer and parkinsons
cancer and parkinsons i was recently diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. i am scheduled to start chemo at the end of may. i also have parkinsons disease. i was diagnosed 6 years ago and have been able to manage it. my parkinsons really affects the stiffness and pain in my body mostly my back. i am reading alot of posts…
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Just for fun, what is, or was, your career?
Like I said, just for fun and getting to know each other better - what do you, or did you do for a living? And yes, I consider being a stay at home mom a career. I am a teacher and have been for 28 years. I currently teach Kindergarten. Next? Nancy
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exercises during chemo
Hi, I've had two bouts of chemotherapy so far. The first two weeks after chemo I am usually hospitalized in a clean room, but usually by the third week I am well enough to come home. However I'm as weak as a baby. I have an artificial vein in my right shoulder, so it means I cannot lift my right arm or put any stress on…
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Starting TC 5-30-17
Hi Everyone, My name is Angel and I am a single mom of two beautiful girls. My oldest is 19 and my youngest is 12. I was diagnosed on March 9, 2017 and I had a lumpectomy with the removal of 2 lymph nodes. My tissue and lymph nodes were not infected. I have a diagnosis of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ Stage 1A, Grade…
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PET CT results interpretation
Can someone please help me understand the results:What does it mean if PET Ct reads What does it mean if PET Ct reads Left breast shows metabolically active soft tissue thickening (6.5 x 2.7cm, SUV max 14.2) involving multiple quadrants and extending into nipple areolar complex. Few metabolically active tiny nodules are…
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Biopsies
This is my first post here, and I so hope I am following the rules and doing this correctly. I had 3 ultrasound guided biopsies last week. Received the call today that they were benign. However, the breast center's practice is to compare the ultrasounds with a mammogram after the biopsies are taken to see if they match.…
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Traveling with Prosthesis
Do breast prosthesis set off alarms at security checkpoints on airlines, cruises, etc. I'm just curious because I'm going on a cruise in 4 days!!!!
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Statistical Calculators
There are 2 statistical calculators which show the difference between treatment vs. Non treatment. here is one http://www.lifemath.net/cancer/breastcancer/outcome/index.php The other is from the UK, and I am not sure the treatments are the same in the USA, but it has a drop down menu which allows you to select the…
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Keytruda And METs
Is anyone enrolled in a Keytruda trial and it's effectiveness on Metastatic Breast Cancer? I'm trying to find out to see how the trial is going. My girlfriend was scheduled to take part in a study but was disenrolled due to a infection forming in her lung from a drain clog. Unfortunately, she recently passed away.
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Sharing this in two forums
Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February 2017. I had a complete hysterecomy on May 5, 2017, and when the pathology report came back, I was told I had not only ovarian cancer, but uterine cancer. My chemo regimen changed (they removed one of the ovarian cancer treatment meds and added another…
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Happy National Cancer Survivors Day!
Survivorship starts the day of diagnosis.
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"Living Flat"
Does anyone have experience with a plastic surgeon in Vancouver, WA who works with women who do not want to reconstruct their breasts and Live flat"? I am having a bad experience with my current surgeon around this subject. I really appreciate any insight! Thanks!
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Tomoxafin
Could some of you weigh in on Tomoxafin? I will finish radiation in about two weeks and my next step is supposed to be Tomoxafin. For my paricular genetic profile Tomoxafin does not statistically reduce my chance of recurrance/new breast cancer by much, but I am 100% ER/PR+ and my MO does want me to take it. An AI with…
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Nerve and bone damage from Radiation
Hi, I have looked around the site and cannot pinpoint this particular problem. It is not for me as I have never had radiation for BC. My friend is 3 years out from her last radiation. She had a lumpectomy. She is experincing deep pain in her rib area with muscle spasms. She had test and it is not from her back. Blood test…
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Time soon for a wig any advice please
I will be starting Chemo Tues. Where is the best place to get a wig.I would like to try it on.I got one from acs. But don't fit good or look good after I got it.You get one every two years.So I need to buy one.Any suggestions are appriatted.Thank you.
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D day
I just got back from the doctor's office and have agreed to give chemo a try. I will have the port put on next week and chemo starts next Friday. It was a tough decision, but my daughter really felt strongly that she wanted me to try it. So, if my heart can handle it, I will give it a go. I need to get geared up for this…
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Removing dressing after lumpectomy
Hi. I had a lumpectomy Wednesday and I have been doing fine. They told me to remove the outer dressing 48 hrs. After the surgery which is now. I am having a hard time getting it off. It is gauze topped with a waterproof square tape. The skin is coming off with the tape and it is still bleeding. Any tips? Ouch.
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Let's talk pot and it uses, what is your opinion of it?
Recently, I was on another discussion board researching and came across an interesting discussion. Some people were very judgemental and some even seemed a bit hostile to the subject of marijuana use for cancer patients. So I jumped in with both big feet and addressed my opinion of the taboo topic. I am curious to hear…
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1st Chemo Treatment today!
Today is the day! I'm a mix of emotions, mostly anxious. I'm starting my 1st round of A/C, so any helpful tips, suggestions and encouragement are all welcomed. I know we all react different, but this chemo combo scares me a bit I'll let you know how it goes
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Back Again
Hello everyone, Well after 7 years I'm back again! This is not a recurrence, it a new breast cancer on the left breast this time. I had surgery, chemo and radiation the first time around on the right breast, then took meds. for 5 years. I so thought this was over!!! Well, I had surgery on April 26, 2017 on the left breast…
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radiation neuropathy
A few months after radiation therapy for breast cancer, a lymph node on the collarbone started to become sensitive and slightly reddish. This has progressed for more than 2 years. I began to seek answers 2 years ago but no one of the 13 Drs I visited could come up with a diagnosis, including the Pain Center clinic, which…
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Triple negative status change
I am new to the boards and am grateful for the support and information. i have been diagnosed on biopsy as triple negative but also grade one. That seems improbable My surgeon indicated that might change after the lumpectomy when there is a larger specimen to evaluate. I don't fit any of the usual characteristics for…
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Rates of recurrence free survival
Does anyone know where I can get those stats? Do others really consider the cure rates or do patients just usually go for doctors recommendations? It seems like the more questions I ask, the fewer answers I get. I guess I am just overly logical.
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Has Anybody Heard of Taking Low Dose Asprin To Prevent An Occurance or Recurrance of Breast Cancer?
I just read an article on a Breast Cancer Website about the cancer fighting properties of low dose asprin for many cancers, including breast cancer. Is anybody taking low dose asprin for this purpose? I googled it after reading the article, and there have been many studies and articles written about it. Is there any merit…
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Chemo side effects with itching
Hi everyone.I haven't been on for awhile.I am doing well since treatments.I have had a problem of itching really bad.I went to reg. Dr.She thinks it is nerve damage from chemo.Have any of you had this?If so have you found anything that helps.Thank you.God bless.
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Biposy is Rescheduled
They said that they had operating room scheduling problems so the biopsy is now scheduled for June 9 and get the results on my birthday, June 14 (ugggggg). Tried to change the date of the results but surgeon is going on vacation until the end of June and I'm not sure I'll be able to wait that long for an answer. It's…
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Medicare?
Is anyone else here on Medicare? I went on Medicare in February. I just got in the mail today that Medicare denied coverage for doctor and for Pet/Ct which diagnosed my BC. Just what I needed today to add to the sense of giving up! I am on A, B, and F. This was the best coverage I could buy. The scan cost more than 10k. I…
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Decision time
I hope that everyone has a restful weekend. I saw the MO yesterday. She spent over an hour with me and presented me with all the options for treatment. I never cease to be thankful and so impressed with the doctors and staff at MGH! They are just fantastic in every way! So, we ruled out the AC regimen due to my age and…
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Treatments.....do they work?
If the chance of reucrrence is the same if one opts for no treatment, then I think all the treatments don't really do anything but cause more suffering. I have been looking at some of the data and some of the treatments only improve the chances of non recurrence by 2 %. I just don't know if the drastic treatments are worth…