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    Breast Cancer

     

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    • User: "ScubaGirl"

      36 with breast cancer - new to the family here

      I had a lumpectomy and three lymph nodes removed three weeks ago and start six months of chemo next Thursday. I scared myself on the web since I'm triple negative, but was smart enough to put the iPad…
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      35 comments
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      Started by ScubaGirl
      Most recent by sal314
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "cahjah75"

      emotional rollercoaster

      I met with oncologist yesterday and he recommended chemo. I was so prepared by reading all of your posts about chemo & rads before my bilateral mastectomies. Then I had my post op and my surgeon said …
      17 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by cahjah75
      Most recent by mimivac
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "pinkflower"

      breast double reconstruction

      I have just had breast reconstruction after I had finished radiation a year ago. I had the back flap with expander on my right side and a expander placed in the left. Is there anyone out there that ha…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by pinkflower
      Most recent by pinkflower
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "calvertcrafts"

      Chemo gone?

      Does anyone know how long it takes for all the chemo to leave your system? I finished chemo in January and rads in March and still get that prickly feeling when I have a hot flash. I'm also still very…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by calvertcrafts
      Most recent by New Flower
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "mema1963"

      Skin Sparing Masectomy

      Has anyone had a skin sparing masectomy? i go in next Tuesday for surgery and woulkd like to know any info you may have on this type of surgery!
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by mema1963
      Most recent by sal314
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "alexlib_mom"

      Funny shirt

      My sister sent me a funny shirt and I thought I would share it with you gals. It says "Yes, they're fake. My real ones tried to kill me." I laughed and laughed when I opened it. I don't know where I'l…
      5 views
      14 comments
      0 point
      Started by alexlib_mom
      Most recent by TraciInLA
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "cowan001"

      capsular contracture treatment with SIngular and Accolate

      I am a two and a half year survivor of breast cancer and was hoping someone out there has heard of this treatment for capsular contracture (a hardened capsule formed around an implant). I have looked …
      710 views
      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by cowan001
      Most recent by MariaWayne
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "shaggy420"

      my first fill on my expanders

      Wow I was not expecting the feelings I had after getting my first fill last week. it really scared me alot. I could only handle 40cc and then this week I could only handle another 40cc. I feel like my…
      120 views
      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by shaggy420
      Most recent by lillith
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "b7pima"

      drugs

      Has anyone here ever taken ARIMIDEX? What effects did it have?
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by b7pima
      Most recent by missrenee
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "lolad"

      went to dr

      First thank you to all of you who supported me and helped me with this situation. I did see the onc gyn today and my vaginal cap (still dont know what that means) opened more and that is why i was ble…
      1 views
      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by lolad
      Most recent by sea60
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy"

      Acronym Soup

      OK... I figured out NEDS. What's the chance of compiling a guide of these things to help some of us that are less savvy?
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy
      Most recent by MNLynn
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "ejs51361"

      Breast implants

      I will be undergoing bilateral mastectomy in a few weeks. My only option for reconstruction is breast implants. What are the pros and cons you have experienced? I have the information from a clinical …
      1 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by ejs51361
      Most recent by GreeneyedGirl
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "jo jo"

      Has anyone had the 7 day take home shots "lovenox" after surgery for blood clots?

      After surgery they gave us this take home kit of 7 shots to give in the belly once a day for blood clotting. The nurse showed him how to use it on me and she also said it doesnt hurt. Well the first d…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by jo jo
      Most recent by EveningStar2
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "sohardbnme"

      This is real...i have cancer, it is sinking in uuuggghhh

      I am scared to death. I was just scheduled to start chemotherapy on August 2, 2010My Medical Oncologist is waiting on BCRA, PET scan results. He said he would tell me the treatment plans (what drugs g…
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      15 comments
      0 point
      Started by sohardbnme
      Most recent by MNLynn
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Snowkitty"

      Am I crazy to like steroids?

      I take them twice a day before & after chemo. They really ramp me up and I can get twice as much done in half the time. Plus I tell my hubby and the guys at work that they have to be careful cause I m…
      4 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by Snowkitty
      Most recent by CypressCynthia
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Lighthouse_7"

      little people icons

      How come all of you have little people icons next to your names/ I'm the only one who doesn't.Is it because I don't know how to do the ABOUT ME page? I tried and can't figure it out. Not too smart on …
      19 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by Lighthouse_7
      Most recent by heidijez
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "tjohnson2310"

      Ouch my neck

      I just got my port placed today and my neck is sore. They ran a catheter through the juglar and placed the port on the left chest wall. I am glad I got my port but man am I sore.
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by tjohnson2310
      Most recent by VickiSam
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "sal314"

      Newbie

      Hi! I'm new to this board. I actually was over at the Esophageal discussion board trying to get information on that type of cancer being that my father was diagnosed in March with Stage 4 gastroesopha…
      3 views
      15 comments
      0 point
      Started by sal314
      Most recent by seriously
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "lou26573"

      Free Tram Flap vs implant

      BRCA1 positive with DCIS recently found in left breast. Plan to have mastectomy but biggest decision is which reconstruction to do, please tell me your experience with either the implant or the free t…
      23 views
      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by lou26573
      Most recent by ecom1479
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "jo jo"

      My Gpa is dying :(

      Today we have been at the hospital all day cuz my grandma called sayin they didnt think my Gpa was going to make it anymore....we have been calling all the family to gather at his bedside for tomorrow…
      61 views
      21 comments
      0 point
      Started by jo jo
      Most recent by waffle8
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Ritzy"

      Going To My First RELAY FOR LIFE --- My UPDATE On How It Went! :)))))

      My hubby and I are going to our first Relay For Life this weekend, and at first, I was really excited and wanting to go. I have read so many of your posts from those of you that have been to them and …
      17 views
      88 comments
      0 point
      Started by Ritzy
      Most recent by DebbyM
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "Dawne.Hope"

      VickiSam Exchange Surgery 7.21

      VickiSam, Just want you to know that we'll be thinking about you this Wednesday as you go for your exchange surgery. You've been such an encouragment to me the past 10 months. Thank you! I'm praying t…
      1 views
      26 comments
      0 point
      Started by Dawne.Hope
      Most recent by DebbyM
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "tjohnson2310"

      Ouch my neck

      I just got my port placed today and my neck is sore. They ran a catheter through the juglar and placed the port on the left chest wall. I am glad I got my port but man am I sore.
      1 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by tjohnson2310
      Most recent by Lighthouse_7
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "TulsaMomof3"

      Neulasta

      I am going for my second Chemo (TC) on Tuesday. My Onco has never mentioned the Neulasta shot. I read alot of post and it seems almost everyone gets it. Is there a reason some get it and some don't?
      78 views
      21 comments
      0 point
      Started by TulsaMomof3
      Most recent by cahjah75
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "HeartofSoul"

      Panel wants Avastin withdrawn for breast cancer

      http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38324215/ns/health-cancer/ Panel wants Avastin withdrawn for breast cancer Health advisers say the popular drug's risks outweigh its benefits A panel of cancer experts said…
      4 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by HeartofSoul
      Most recent by camsgram
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "missingtexas"

      Terrified!!!

      I have my last chemo treatment on Thursday (did chemo before surgery). My surgery is at the end of August and I get physically ill when I think about it. Does this go away???? I also feel like they sh…
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      19 comments
      0 point
      Started by missingtexas
      Most recent by ppurdin
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "VickiSam"

      Dawne.Hope ..did you think I would forget about you ??

      You will be in my prayers and thoughts on Friday. I don't know if I will be in a semi-coma due to pain killers, but I did want to send my well wishes to you mu friend. As I sit here at my computer, lo…
      5 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by VickiSam
      Most recent by Dawne.Hope
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "josephinegneco"

      how to survive chemo and radiation

      I just finished chemo and radiation. I been in treatment for almost a year. I have her2neu cancer and treatment will take a year. My first treatment was in Dec. 31,2009, new years eve, imagine that. I…
      19 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by josephinegneco
      Most recent by sohardbnme
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "njpost"

      Spiders

      I have had a very emotional day. I was scheduled for my exchange surgery tomorrow and woke up this morning with spider bites all over my sides and back. The Dr does not want to do surgery until I am h…
      11 views
      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by njpost
      Most recent by m-star
      Breast Cancer
    • User: "SamuraiMom"

      Nipples: One Yes, One Not-So-Yes...yet

      Hi All, Can I whine? OK, one nipple is looking fabulous. It's healed, happy and as it should be. And then there's the other gal-Lefty. Lefty still has a yucky scab on it and is STILL bleeding if it ge…
      13 views
      18 comments
      0 point
      Started by SamuraiMom
      Most recent by Heatherbelle
      Breast Cancer
     

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