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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…
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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.…
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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…
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? 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…
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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…
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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!
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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!
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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…
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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…
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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
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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!!
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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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questions on arimidex
My breast cancer has returned. I had a lumpectomy in 1993, went thru chemo and radiation and 5 years of tamoxifen. I was admitted to the hospital last month and they said that the pleura had filled with fluid, they went in with a needle and drained off 3 liters of fluid. A week later they insert a chest tube and drained a…
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Pain post mastectomy in angel wing or dog ear
I just had my mastectomy 2 weeks ago. I decided not to do reconstruction but the surgical scar looks awful and the piece of tissue left near the armpit 'angel wing' or 'dog ear' is extremely annoying. It almost looks like a small breast that is in my armpit. Because of the location it rubs against my arm with every…
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9 yr mark whoot whoot
I just went for my annual check up/ mammo and blood work results.. ALL GOOD..FOR ANOTHER YEAR... I HIT MY 9 YR MARK! HAPPY DANCING THIS WEEKEND DENISE
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My wife will be having a double mastectomy, looking for advise.
My wife' twin had a double mastectomy last year as a result of a fast moving cancer. Since then my wife has tested positive for the PALB2 gene and has decited to be proactive and opted for a double matectomy. I am one of those guys who can be dropped in the middle of nowhere with a pocket knife and a stick of gum and build…
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Got out of the house yesterday!
Went with my sons to the Aquarium (newer exhibit here) yesterday. We had been planning it for a long time but usually Infelt like not so good. Decided to go anyway! Now tell me, these parents bring their kids 2-7 was about the number of kids, they don't watch them the kids are screaming, one mother was screaming at about…
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Got passed the " hair thing"
This morning, exactly 20 days after my first Taxotere/Paraplatin/Herceptin cocktail, I got passed the "hair thing". I have been just waiting to get thru this hurdle. Having that hanging over my head (no pun intended, haha) was a bit much to take. It was much easier than I anticipated. I am finding anticipation is the worst…
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PET CT SCAN - PlEASE PLEASE HELP
Hello People, My Mother is suffering from Breast cancer and me far from her. :( :( ... She had already gone through the all operations and chemo and all therapy and it went well. after 10 months, my mom found one small tumor under the breast and had visit doctor, he suggest me to go for PET CT Scan and we did that, after…
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Voice nearly gone afrer radiotherapy - help!
My wife has nearly lost her voice after radiation treatement for breast cancer and can't get it back to normal - has any one any suggestions to remedy this or help to get her voice back a little - Consultant is please with her other progess after chemotherapy but her voice is so poor she is depressed and embarrassed.…
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Breast Cancer and possible metestized to small intestine
Hello my name is Terin im 7yrs in remission from breast cancer i had in 2010 and in 2015 i had starting of a cancer tumor neuroendrocine tumor starting in my small intestine and they were able to get it all but now im having complications again of it being back again right now i cant keep anything down as for food or…
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Got out of the house yesterday!
Went with my sons to the Aquarium (newer exhibit here) yesterday. We had been planning it for a long time but usually Infelt like not so good. Decided to go anyway! Now tell me, these parents bring their kids 2-7 was about the number of kids, they don't watch them the kids are screaming, one mother was screaming at about…