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Breast Cancer

My mother just told me she has cancer!
Hello friends, My mother had a biopsy on her breast this past Monday. She was told to call her doctor if she hadn't heard anything in 2-3 days. When she called, on Thursday, the nurse told her that the doctor wanted to see her in person, the next day. My father took her in to see the doctor on Friday and when I called her…
Metastatic Breast Cancer
I'm So Confused
Hi all. Well my biopsy was today and of course being scared just didn't have too many questions. They got me into position up on a table - felt like I'm up there for an oil change or something. Just didn't expect to be hoisted up on a table. They tried to get some pictures and said they were taking smaller images of the…
herceptin side-effects
Is anybody else having side-effects from herceptin? Mine aren't too serious but am curious to connect with others who are also on the treatment because the oncology centre said most people don't have any side-effects and it makes me feel "spacey" a few hours after getting it and I also feel more tired from it.
Herceptin is chemo?????
So when you go to the herceptin sites it does not say it is chemo or not. It just talks about it being a targeted therapy or an additional therapy or adjunct therapy. So I went through the a/c high dose chemo and was too messed up from it to do the taxol. (nerve damage bad) So the doc started me on herceptin treatments…
Sharing resources for people newly diagnosed
When I was first diagnosed I felt like a deer in the headlights. Total shock. I worked hard to research things that would be helpful to me from surgery forward. Just wanted to share some things that helped me and maybe others will follow with their feedback to make it easier on newly diagnosed woment going through the…
Not all hair fell out. Now what?
Most of my hair fell out less than 3 weeks after my 1st chemo. The hair that didn't fall out got "buzzed". This was back in January. The hair that didn't fall out also has not grown. Just wondering what to expect later, when my hair starts growing back. Will the hair that is still on my head continue to grow or fall out…
Nerve Damage from radiation
I had 30 rounds of radiation in fall of 2015. For about 10 months now I have been having issues with numbness in my hands and radiating pain down my left arm. I have lost strength in my hands. Just wondering if it has anything to do with the radiation. Anyone else experience any of this? Thanks
Has anyone ever skipped the Neulasta shot?
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I had my 4th chemo on Thursday... just 2 more to go! I have always had treatment on a Thursday and my Neulasta shot the next day after work. Because yesterday was Christmas, they said I could wait until today. It's my son's birthday tomorrow; he's turning 18 and I wanted to take him…
Just recently diagnosed
Hi. i was just recently diagnosed with IDC stage 2. I had Bilateral Mastectomy 2 weeks ago. My drains only stayed for 1 week. Now the tumors were on the left breast and the nodes as well but my right side between the surgery area and the armpit is so painful and is swelling. Is this normal? Also my armpits has this really…
Breast Cancer Survivor being sued over Pathology bill
I just dont know what to do! I recieved a summons from the Municipal Court about the $1200. Pathology bill. I had thought the hospital financial aid covered itm but I guess they did not. I also just found out the anethesiologist was not covered either. I called and set up payyment arrangements with the anethesiologist, but…
Pink bus needed
Went for my annual mamogram yesterday thought it would be uneventful. Lucky me, i just got a call from the breast center informing me that the radiologist found a something in my right breast . Honestly after all the trouble I went through with the left breast, I really thought that I was in the clear on the other side.…
tamoxifen question
Hi everybody! hello newbies lol, I've been on tamoxifen for about 3 or 4 months now, and im not feeling well, I have shoulder pain that eases up at night and hurt so bad in day time , i take goody powders and it helps but doesnt take the pain away., i was at my ocologist office last week and he sheduled a bone scan and i…
? tamoxifen?
Hi I am a stage three BC survivor, I have been on Tamoxifen for over a year. Not really liking it. But i know i have to take it. Don't care for mood changes, hard to lose weight, etc. But i do have a question about this drug, with red light therapy, and the sun, and even very low grade tanning beds. Is it bad? My…
No work during radiation
Did anyone out there decide not to work as time went on due to fatigue, itching, no bra... during radiation? From what I've been reading, it sounds like a lot of women out there would not work during radiation if they had to do over again. More so, starting the 4 week and beyond, especially a week or two after treatment is…
Radiation Burn - What To Use?
I am starting to get burnt with rads, and, I am using what my radiation oncologist told me to use. What has anyone else used for the burn? Thanks!
4 days post mastectomy with tissue expanders
Hello! I had a bilateral mastectomy on Tuesday (4-11-2017) with tissue expanders put in to begin the reconstruction process. I'm doing pretty well; quite a bit of tightness and soreness under both arms (6 damn drains) but the meds are keeping it well under control. My husband has been a saint. Keep fighting like a girl!
Biopsy
I was just diagnosed with uterine cancer.My doctor on the day of biopsy set up an appointment for a mammogram.When I got result I had to go back for a diagnostic mammogram and ultasound that they had seen a mass in my left breast.During the diagnostic mammogram the tech commented that it was not compressing so off to…
Maximum time between finishing chemo and having surgery
My wife was diagnosed with stage 2 grade 3 IDC and completed 4 round of A/C followed by 4 rounds of Taxol. Her tumors shrunk by over 50% and the one lymph node which showed up as affected on the ultrsound has returned to normal size. She was scheduled to have a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction at her 6 week mark…
Post radiation swelling
I am 3 months post radiation from a lumpectomy in my breast. I have unexplained swelling in the entire breast with lots of pain. 2 rounds of antibiotics and no resolve. Help
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL
hello Everyone!!!! God has Blessed us..things could be a lot worse....I continue to count my blessing..there is always someone in worse shape than we are.. HAPPY EASTER..ENJOY YOUR FAMILY...CONTINUE TO BEEPOSITIVE!!
DIEP
I have two questions about DIEP: 1) Has anyone that is a bit overweight had a DIEP? I am about 35 lbs over weight and considering a DIEP. I'm worried that a flatter tummy and smaller breasts will look odd with my fat neck, arms and thighs. People say I will loose weight because of the surgery. But I'm concerned I'll look…
Has anyone tried the penguin cold caps?
I saw the piece on Good Morning America about the cold caps that help keep your hair while going through chemo. I know I am more than my hair but if I can keep it, why not? Has anyone tried them? Any luck?
Herceptin after chemo
I was originally diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in October 2015. I completed four rounds of Docetaxel and Cyclophosphamide in March 2016, had lumpectomy in April. Sentinel node biopsy showed no node involvement. On June 1, I started daily radiation (35 treatments in total). Last week I was informed that the…
Discoloration and indentation of implant.
Hi eVeryone. i was wondering if someone can tell me if you have had issue with implants. My right side is where the cancer was all at But had bilateral .. I had my exchange surgery a year ago. I deal with swelling and etc in that side still. My concern right now is the left side as along my scar it's pulling inward and is…
Intersticial Brachytherapy
Hello! I was newly diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer with no lymph node involvement on March 5th. Three weeks ago I had a Sentinal Node Biopsy, and a lumbectomy. I am now scheduled for Intersticial Brachytherapy in two weeks, and I really want to talk with a patient that has experienced this. I am really nervous about…
Treatments and working
Hello everyone! I've got something on my mind and would appreicate some imput on the situation. I recently returned to work, very part time. I wait tables at a local sports bar here in town. I only work 2 days a week for a total of a whole 7 hours. I am still taking herceptin treatments, 43 to go. I often find myself not…
Permanent hair loss taxotere
I haven't posted on this board for a long time (although I often read the posts and silently cheer all you ladies on). I have a specific request: I want to hear from someone else whose hair has either not grown back from chemo they had several years ago, or has grown back but is very thin. I had my last chemo of June of…
selective IGM deficiency
I have been told that I have selective IGM deficiency my level should be no lower than 40 but was at 13 for almost 4 years, now it's down to 9. dont know why and Dr's dont seem to worry about it. any one know about this thing. I had breast cancer in 09 with 48 rounds of radation.
Growing microcalcifications
Has anyone had experience with microcalcifications showing up on mammogram as benign and later turning into cancer? HAd a biopsy done 5 years ago and showed benign but new mammogram shows growth of microcalcifications. Could these benign results change over time? Scheduled for ultra sound and special mammogram next week.…

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