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Tight chest from mastectomy scars
Hi, I'm hoping someone can share helpful experience about dealing with the tightening of scar tissue I have after a double mastectomy with sentinel node removal. I had the surgery 2 months ago. Everyday for the first 6 weeks I did strtching/range-of-motion exercises 3 times a day. If I missed one, I noticed the tightening…
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Heart trouble and chemo
Hi! I'm new here. I'm 60 and was diagnosed with stage 2 HER2+ in Dec. The tumor was 2 1/2 cm by 1 1/2 cm. It did not metastasize, not in nodes and have gone through 4 of the 6 chemos. The tumor is no longer able to be felt. Right before starting chemo 5 and herceptin treatments my platelets dropped and they postponed…
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Should I tell my parents?
My wife has cancer. my siblings tell me not to tell MY sick parents. my wife, who I love more than anything, thinks it's wrong. i want to support her and tell them but deal for their health. from your experience, should I tell? How to tell Them?
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scared and dont know wht to do!!
hello, my name is kathy, i am 48 yrs old and dx with stage 4 invasive labular carcinoma of both breast and the omentum and possible bone mets. dx in Aug.2015. just went to cancer treatment centers of america in chicago last week, and they want to continue the treatment i am on , Ibrance, (oral) and Lupron,xgeva, faslodex,…
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Camul On top
Sensei we are all here for you as you know but too lazy to scroll down or make you scroll down to communicate. Always hoping for some comfort Your loving Daigakusei Sherry
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Article in NYTimes today.must read!
Hi. I just read an article in NYTimes that all BC patients and survivors must reaD regarding breast reconstruction. Ask questions and factor in decisions. Knowledge is power! Below is the link:…
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Newly diagnosed
Hello, I can hardly believe it, but I was just diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma grade 2. Positive for horomones and HER2. They don't know the stage yet. I have survived 2 prior unrelated cancers in the past 6 years. This time, I am really, really frightened. I met with a surgeon and so far they will do a lumpectomy…
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The meds kinda scare me more than the cancer, crazy...i know
I know this sounds crazy, but the thought of taking Chemo, then going through radiation scare more than the thought of BC. I know its necessary and I'm going to do what is needed. I also know that everyone reacts differently to meds & treatment. I would like to get other's thoughts on the treatments they have had... the…
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Finished Chemo Last Week How long before side effects go away?
I had my last treatment last Wednesday and wondered if anyone can tell me how long side effects stay - I of course have hair loss, loss of taste and tearing eyes. Thanks for any information - Judy
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Confused about diagnosis procedure
Hello everyone. I have a definite lump in my breast and had to see Dr at breast clinic. Now I am confused because he said we will do a mammogram and ultra scan and I will see you in 4 weeks for diagnosis? There was no mention of a needle test or mri ? I have a strong history of breast cancer in my family and just wondered…
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Pain meds after port insertion
I had a port inserted on Monday. I was told to take Tylenol for pain. Today is Saturday. I've been taking Tylenol PM to help me sleep. It's not working. is it ok to take Advil PM now? Thanks
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New Rash on Breast Is it IBC?
Last thursday I noticed a small red rash on my right breast that is not sore, itchy or inflamed. Just there and red. If I look very close at it it looks like a ton of tiny little capilaries just under the skin. I have a terrible health anxiety and having just learned of IBC just a week before I automatically spun out of…
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More active forum
Hi, I discovered a more active BC forum at breastcancer.org Some may already know this, but thought I would share for those who don't ....
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Incision for sentinel node excision
Hi. I had lumpectomy and node excision a few days ago. The steristrips came right off the incision when iTook the tape off 48 hrs. later. It swelled at first and today it is flaming red but not swollen. Is this normal?
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Oncotype
I'v been Dx with stage 1 breast CA twice, 11 years apart. First oncotype test came back at 16% recurrence rate. Has anyone experienced this with the 2nd oncotype being lower than the first. I'm still waiting results on 2nd one.
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL.!!!
blessed!
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HAVE A WONDERFUL MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND !!!
HELLO EVERYONE! I HOPE EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!!! SPEND TIME WITH YOUR LOVE ONES...BE BLESSED HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! beepositive!
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Looking for some info regarding axillary node mets
Hello everyone, hope all is well. This isn't my usual discussion board but I felt my question/concern would have the most relevance and best chance of getting some information/feedback here. I will try and be brief with this. In January I had a 3.0 cm lymph node biopsied and came back kerratizing squamous cell carcinoma. I…
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Hypo-Fractionated Radiation With a Boost
Hello, I will begin Hypo-Fractionated Radiation and Boost Treatment in two weeks. I am wondering if anybody can give me an idea of what to expect. I will have to be away from home for treatment for four weeks (I live about 400 miles from the hospital) and I will have to get myself to the hospital for treatment daily. I…
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Tamoxifen or Not?
I had a lumpectony and am currently in radiation. When I finish radiation treatments, my oncologist wants me to try Tamoxifen. I really don't want to inre to all of the side effects it has given to a lot of women, let alone blood clots and uterine cancer. The Tamoxifen will only lower my percentage of a recurrence by 6%.…
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Side effects of Tamoxifen
Has anyone had side effects from Tamoxifen? Specifically, last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a partial masectomy with radiation treatments. I'm 45 years old. I started Tamoxifen in January 2003 and by May 2003 my monthly cycles had stopped. This was an expected side effect. I soon began having problems…
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Depression and Tamoxifen
I'm new to this web site, but I sure am glad that its here. I've just been having a terrible time this last week. And today, I know for sure, because I know the feeling, I know that I am depressed. I could cry at the drop of a hat, or less. For the last year (9 months actually) since I had my last surgery, I was believing…
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Anyone choosing not to take Tamoxifen?
I've been on Tamoxifen for 6 months and experiencing many of the side effects. My double mastectomy done Aug last year included the Sentinel node dissection and found no involvement. The invasive lobular carcinoma was 1.2 with clear margins and the rest was ductal in both breasts for total wt of 2.4. I've had four sessions…
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Scared
Hello All: I've been very active on the colorectal board in the past years but lately have fallen off due to wanting to get off the boards because my life was "to live past all that" because I've been doing well "being free of cancer." Last year my implants were removed due to they were hurting me and they had been in…
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Still kicking - after 21 years
Hi everyone, I had breast cancer in 1995 and a new lump in 2011 and am fine these many years later! After hanging out on the anal cancer site lately (yes, now I have THAT), I realized I should come back here and just share some of my journey with you. I had a lumpectomy ONLY in 1995 (refused the rest), and then in 2011 had…
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Turmeric...the wonder herb!
Don't know if this will work for everyone, but I say it's worth looking into. I am taking Turmeric 450mg (95% curcuminoids) with 50mg of turmeric root, been on it 2 tablets 3 times a day for about 8 weeks. My last CEA (tumor marker) was 1,217 (normal is below 3). This week, I kid you not, my CEA was 36! Now this is no…
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Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
I am fairly new to this site, I was Dx with ILC 2 weeks ago my surgeon said he was not sure on size because the mammo showed 3 1/2 centimeters and the U/S showed 2 centimeters so he figured about stage 1 or 2. We are waiting on the final path from the Bx but it did say low grade and slow growing. My surgeon also said that…
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Julia Sanford
Hi all. Early this morning Julia passed away peacefully in her bed with her husband by her side. In lieu of a funeral service we simply ask that you raise a toast to an awesome person and a life well lived. A small party will be held in her honour in the near future, details to follow for those who wish to come. If you…
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I get to ride the roller coaster again.
Met with my breast surgeon on Friday he confirmed that I do indeed have cancer in the other breast. Not sure about the stage yet, I meet with my oncologist on Tuesday. Breast surgeon seemed very optimistic, used the word cure. I'm waiting to see what the oncologist's advice is, I think she may be more realistic since she…
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Is anyone taking Faslodex
I am starting Faslodex next week. 2 500 mg shots every 2 weeks for 3 weeks and then once a month. Any advice on what to expect.. My lobular breast cancer came back after 4 1/2 years and I also had MMMT uterine in 2014. Thanks for your help. Sue