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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…
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Introducing self
Good afternoon, I'm here for my husband, whose breast cancer is now stage IV. He is triple neg, brca2, and has done a round of AC/T, axial node dissection and radiation, then less than four months later, it's back. We are from Montana, but I have family in S vermont, so he came back for a trip to Dana Farber for a consult.…
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Off topic ! Has anyone had a dog with cushings disease?
my dog grant the white one in my picture Is suspected of having cushings disease he has all the symptoms of it ! Just wondered if any one here has had a dog with it ! I joined a cushings discussion forum online not much help at all from them ! I am a 2 time breast cancer survivor April will be 8 years the first time 7…
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node and cyst on "good breast"
Hi, I recently had my mammography and u/s for the Oncologist Surgeon (OS) to evaluate. No masses were felt on the left breast and on the Mx site. On the mammography nothing is seen but on the U/S there appears one more or less rounded "cyst" and an enlarged intramammary lymph node. I was expecting something like this…
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Question-Stage IV Breast Cancer
Do doctors perform lumpectemies and mastectoomies on patients who are already stage IV at diagnosis?
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Confused again!
Well, I'm back again with more confusing news. Back story: DCIS 2008 bilateral mastectomy and latissimus flap reconstruction. No treatment since it wasn't invasive. Found lump in axilla in June 2016. DX August 5 with IDC. Started Femara in August. MRI in December showed tumor shrinkage on largest . MRI in August had shown…
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I wish all cancer patients would be given some education as to what to
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What helps you through your hot flashes?
I counted 58 of them yesterday. I am on Anastrozole and still doing my Herceptin until Aug. 2017. Not my first rodeo with hot flashes but this is nuts! Nurses reply is..well it is working. Considering rolling in the snow next, Annie
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Just needing to talk
my mom just found she has cance again and we started fighting over small things and I'm finding my self saying mean or hatefu words and I just need someone to talk to.
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Off Topic: Celebrate International Women's Day
Wear red to show solidarity. No work today, paid or unpaid (if possible). Only spend money in small business owned by women. We're all in this together.
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removing healthy breast to get a better reconstruction result
I had a consult with my plastic surgeon today who said he could not make a reconstructed breast match my natural breast. He explained that in order to get good symmatry it would be better if I had both breasts removed so he could reconstruct them both with implants. I am 61 years old. I am overweight. I have been diagnosed…
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thyroid issues after breast cancer treatment
Hello everyone, I hope everyone was able to enjoy the holidays with family and friends.. I went to the dr the other day and they check my tsh levels.. My tsh levels are elevated meaning I have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) which would explain the weight gain even when I don't eat much and the extreme tiredness.…
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Chemo Port
How long does the chemo port stay in after chemo?
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Level 3 Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma
Hi I'm new here and I don't know much about this stuff my girlfriend (who turned 25 last month) found a lump in her left breast last month sometime, she had it mammo'ed and biopsied and got the call this morning. they told her it was "Level 3 Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma" I don't know what this means, and it's straight…
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Nipple sparing mastectomy
I had a nipple sparing mastectomy done four weeks ago. My left breast doesn't seem to be healing as quickly as the right. I have expanders under the muscle of both breasts and no longer have drainage tubes. Everything else is healing well but the soreness on the left side of my left breast concerns me. Any thoughts?
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Newly Diagnosed
Newly diagnosed at age 66, went to BS and they want to remove the cells. Everything I've read says it is very slow growing and surgery is not always necessary. She said I'm stage 1. I'm petrified of any surgery. My family is pushing me to have the surgery. Can anyone elaborate on the surgery? I've haven't had much surgery,…
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Headaches 6 months after chemo and about 4 months after radiation
Hello everybody! My husband who finished his chemo in mid-August and completed radiation in early November is having a nagging headaches! We saw his oncologist in last week and they took blood test in the waiting room before we headed to see his doctor. His oncologist told us that his blood test look fine for a cancer…
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Newly diagnosed, surgery soon
I am new to this group. I was diagnosed with DCIS, stage 0 on 1/9/17. I am scheduled for lumpectomy on 1/31 and will follow with radiation tx. Feeling some pre-surgery nervousness. I am feeling need for support from others. ACS has made referral to their Reach to Recovery program, but still waiting to be matched with…
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stage 3 double neg. HER2 positive
I am new to this site, I was dx on Jan. 28, 2012. I notice a problem (discharge from my right nipple) back in '08, my husband was getting ready to be laid off, but I did get my mammogram prior (just a wk. before his lay off), at that time, my doctor didn't see anything, but he did tell me to keep an eye on it. what else…
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Off topic Academy Awards
I know this is off topic but I thought it would be nice to do something fun. So my question is: did you see any of the movies nominated for best picture this year? What was your favorite? I'll start with me. I saw Moonlight, Hell or High Water, Arrival and Manchester by the Sea. My favorite was Arrival. I'd love to know…
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2017-Silicone or Saline implants?
I had a double mastectomy in July with expanders. I am having my implants put in at the end of March. What are your thoughts on saline vs silicone? I'm not having kids(just turned 50). I know there has been controversy over silicone and possible links to autoimmune diseases if they leak. Have heard silicone are more…