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Breast Cancer

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…
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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. :/
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…
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…
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…
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! :)
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…
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,…
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!
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+.…
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…
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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