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Pain in other armpit after breast cancer
Is anyone experiencing pains in the opposite armpit following breast cancer treatment and mastectomy? I am now cancer free but now my other armpit has pain. Hoping its not moving to the other side. :/
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College student- mom recently diagnosed
Hi everyone! I am new to this website, I am here as a person who has a family member who has cancer- my mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I don't really know what to do, she doesn't want to talk about it much, I am away at university right now actually so when I call her she always acts normal. She is still…
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muscle relaxant use due to previously induced fibrosis
I realize my situation is a bit unusual--but anyone's experience with muscle relaxants would be useful. I had tonsil cancer treated 5 years ago, (stage 4b, metastasized to both sides, 8 weeks radiation and cetuximab). Diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer 2/13, lumpectomy 2/24/17. After 1-2 weeks, I started exercises to…
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Newly diagnosed HER2 positive ER/PR negative
im newly diagnosed with IDC ER/PR negative HER2 positive. I felt my tumor in the shower on January 28, and got the call on March 3.... Cancer. I have no family history of breast cancer and am waiting for genetic testing results. Meanwhile I have met my surgeon and oncologist, have had an MRI, meeting a new radiologist on…
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Does the radiation site matters significantly for stage I breast cancer in MA?
Hello, I can choose between Mount Auburn and Beth Israel Medical Center for radiation therapy? I wonder if the type of linear accelerator makes a significant difference that would justify the inconvenience of travelling further. Mount Auburn is 20 minutes from my work. Thanks! Best wishes for everyone! We got this! :)
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Mastectomy site
i had my mastectomy 2 weeks ago yesterday, reconstruction will be later. Drainage line has been removed and dr said all looked good. I just felt it and It is hard around the incision areas, is that normal ? they did remove 5 lymph nodes and it does hurt under the arm, assuming that is ok. Just worried about the hard…
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TNBC STAGE 4
In January of 2014 I was diagnosed with TNBC STAGE 3 Grade 3. 4 months of chemo, surgery and radiation. I honestly thought I beat it for good. In Oct of 2016 I had been having terrible pain in my feet and swelling. Thought Ibhad arthritis in my feet. Went to a podiatrist and after MRI of feet it showed metastasis to feet,…
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How do you style this fluff on the top
Prior to the journey through hell, my hair was shoulder length, straight as a stick, and solid white. My hair has come back black and white. Not even. Sides are straight, the top is a big poof ball and very course. I call it the duck's behind. The back is curly. What do I do with it? Most times, I just look crazy. Help!
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Mom with Stage 4 BC on radiation, extreme restlessness
***** my apologies. I meant to put this on the Caregivers forum and it ended up here, and can't seem to delete it.***** Hello, I've been reading this very helpful forum and benefitting from information and camaraderie among caregivers, and I've finally joined in. My Mom was diagnosed early last year with Stage 2 BC, Her2+.…
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New TO ME!!
Hello CSN Crew! I call myself BEEpositive and found out I had cancer just a couple months ago! It was like running into a BRICK WALL..on day I going along and then all of a sudden ..life changed!!! it took me a couple of days to myself to wrap my head around it.. i found out Jan 17, 2017 after imaging and a Biopsy that I…
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Dizzyness
Just had first TC a treatment as well as neulasta. have felt heavy headed and somewhst dizzy for 4 days now. Usual?
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Chemo Over & Not Feeling Better - HELP
Nine days ago I finished my chemo. 4 rounds of A/C and 12 of Taxol. I expected to start feeling better since I didn't have chemo this week but I feel so weak. My legs feel like lead and I can only do a little and have to sit down and rest. Can some of you ladies weigh in on how long after chemo did you begin to physically…
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Fatigue
My oncologist said fatigue will get progressively easier by the day but after 8 days still kind of wasted! Tummy pains, metal mouth and queasy still I can deal with. I am new to chemo (first infusion). Don't want to sit around like a lump but really hard to get moving and disappointed in myself! I really look forward to…
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Breast cancer stage 4
Looking to connect with stage 4 estrogen + HER2- Mets to bone and liver survivors.
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Dealing but trying to keep Faith!
QUick back story- June 2014 my DX was Rt Brst H Grd Ductal Carcinoma 2.1cmx4cm 2 Lymph nodes Positive All I remember beyond that is the ERA-Neg/PRA-Pos/HER2 Equ BRCA both negative. I was only 44 so I chose the ACT chemo/dose dense for 6mos then a full mastectomy w/ resonstruction. I did well on the chemo, I lost my hair…
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Need dental work experiences after Zometa...
My wife had stage III IDC dx in 2009. She was prescribed Zometa every 6 months, 10 doses in all up to 2014. Since then she has had 2 extractions from the lower jaw, no problems or signs of osteo necrosis of the jaw, ONJ. She now has a top back molar that may have to be extracted. We are worried as we are each time a dental…
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do receptors change positive to negative?
Hi,brand new but here's one question I had. In reading my husband's records, it seems at one point he was 40% ER+ but now he is triple neg? So, these things change? Didn't know that and interesting (probably hard to plan treatment, explains why he got tamoxifien though) Any information appreciated and thank you!
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Puffy area on breast which has changed the shape of my breast
I had a DCIS lumpectomy and radiation a little under 3 years ago. Recently, the part of my breast close to the lumpectomy scar and part of the scar itself got very red and warm and painfully sore when touched or when I reached for something. That lasted for several days but is nearly gone now. This caused me to notice that…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer Treatment- Finish!!!
Hi everyone! Yesterday was my last day of treatment. I had 2 doctor appointments. My appointment with my radiologist was my final treatment, #33. The doctor gave me a good report. The other aappointment was my 1st 3 month checkup with the Oncologist. My blood work was good. He noted that the only issue was a slightlylow…
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1st Red Devil treatment
partner had her first red devil chemo today. Everything in the cancer center went well. Making her drink lots of water, as suggested. Wearing the Nuelesta patch until tomorrow. When can we expect any nausea to set in? I have the meds to administer but just curious. Long journey but pleased with how things went today. Any…
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Overwhelmed... (newly diagnosed)
I am 38 yrs old and was just diagnosed with Multifocal Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (clinical stage 2). I found out on the 2nd of December. I have met with my oncologist and a couple surgeons. I have met with a plastic surgeon and am waiting to hear back from another. My insurance is not the greateset, so that doesn't make…
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Joint pain in fingers and shoulder issues
ladies, I need your help. I went through chemo, double mastectomy(Breast Cancer on only one side) , and radiation. I finished radiation in October. Since that time I have deteriorated. I am having range of motion issues in both shoulders-going to PT for this. Having joint pain in my fingers. Wake up in pain every day and…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi everyone: I'm a newcomer to this site. I was just diagnosed with breast cancer and am looking for some direction. I have no idea what's next yet. I'm slowly finding out that the waiting is worse than anything else. Any words of wisdow will be appreciated. Vinnie
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Femara vs generic brand
I have been on Femara for 19 months and the side effects have not been too bad except for some weight gain. Because I fell into the Medicare "donut hole" I was forced to get my Femara from a mail order company in Missouri. Its the generic form of Femara. Since then I have been noticing even more weight gain and bouts of…
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Femara/Letrozole - "Real" vs Generic?
Just wondering if those who were on Femara and have gone to the generic have noticed any differences in them? I had just gotten my 3 mth supply in just before the Generic came out so I'm still on the 'Real' Femara until late Aug but I recently got my next 3 months worth in and it's the Generic. So has anyone noticed any…
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I need assurance,, advise,, High heart rate
Hi all sense being on chemo ( 5 down 1 to go tch ) with the last two really I have had a problem with my BP being high. Went to Dr now on a Meds to bring it down when it goes high. He may change it if this don't work. But now I am having a problem with my heart racing. At rest it may get down to 86. If I do anything like…
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Double Mastectomy
I am having a double mastectomy in 2 weeks and I have DCIS in situ Stage 0 but a grade 4. I am scared and confused from everything I have been reading and wanted to see if anyone has any helpful advice as what to expect from all of this? I do not have to do Chemo nor radiation Thank God. I am BRCA1 positive though. Any…
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Camul
Carol! Ninja! Sensai! PLEASE be there!!!!! Lovin you Sherry
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Residuals from lumpectomy and radiation
I had a DCIS lumpectomy followed by radiation in the summer of 2014 and have had pretty much smooth sailing, up until a few days ago. I'm wondering if anyone else has had an experience like mine. A few days ago, the scar area and surrounding area became an angry red, sore and warm to the touch. It really hurt when I…
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Newly Diagnosed - Could use advice
Hello all! An irregularity was found on my late December 2016 mammogram and by January 30th, 2017, I had a biopsy. Two days later I received the call telling me that I had cancer. I watched both my parents succumb to this terrible disease; my Dad when he was only 43 from lung cancer and my Mom more recently, from…