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Mast-Reconst-Radiation
Hi All! I don't post that often, but I do come here often to read the posts. You all have been such an inspiration and have helped me on my journey. I'm going to have a double mastectomy with reconstruction at the same time. I will also have radiation treatments. I'm wondering about the recovery time. You see I found out I…
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help-bras & seat beltd
Guess this is a little problem compared to others but I finished radiation two months ago and still cannot wear a bra comfortably due to the burn that occurred under my arm. It's healed but still hurts. Also the car seat belt hurts my sore breast. Any suggestions? I know time is supposed to help but my healing seems so…
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more chemo starting 3 wks after surgery
Just back from ocologist.... he wants to start chemo in two weeks...that will be three weeks from mastectomy surgery. Wow...I was hoping to have a bit more of a 'vacation from Chemo' (had three cycles pre-surgery). So, I gotta heal up quickly and then get on with it. Path report said margins were clear.... 11 nodes were…
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Tamoxifen and Zometa
Hi, I am postmenopausal but my Onc put me on Tamoxifen because I couldn't tolerate Femara and he thought I would have the same problems with the two other AIs. I will also be getting an infusion of Zometa every six months for three years to prevent bone mets (I have mild osteopenia). My questions are: 1) are there any…
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After the chemo therapy is over,
and your hair grows back, is it just like the same hair you had before, or does it change in anyway at all? Like the texture and color? Thanks ladies for getting me through this, Ronda
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dont like taxotere
i don't like taxotere. finished the three rounds of fec100. this week took the first of three rounds of taxotere. i don't like it. my opinion. thought the fec was bad. this is worse. okay, i've vented.
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Prayers needed please.
Hi everyone.I take my first mamogram since BC. this Friday.I am so scared,I can hardly stand it.I am trying not to think about the bad that could happen.But my mind keeps racing with these thoughts.Please pray that i get good news.Thank you. Pat.
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My cousin needs your prayers.
Hi Everyone Please pray for my cousin who just got diagnosed with Anal cancer. She is only 48. She has had surgery and is taking radiation everyday for 6 weeks (except weekends) and also taking chemo. She is a strong person but no matter how strong you are this disease gets us down and out. I have told her about our board…
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hot flashes aaaaarggh!
and I am not even ER+, not on tamoxifen or anything related. Was not menapausal but maybe I am after 4 rounds of AC. I have been having intense hot flashes that now make me sweat granted they only last a few minutes but they do make me wake repeatedly up during the night. I have been juicing organic watermelons, rind…
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Another Disappointing Setback!
Since I last posted about getting 1/3 of the way thru my chemo, I developed a unusual side effect. My hands started stinging, burning, cracking, red palms and swelling. It got so painful I couldn't use them so I called my onc on Saturday. She said that about 10% of chemo patients have this and it means she is going to take…
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2nd opinions...a couple of questions
Hi... How many of you got a 2nd opinion? Was it for the surgeon or oncologist? both? Alot of people tell me to get a second opinion once they decide on my treatment/surgery -- by the way, I'm still in testing mode.. Once you did get a second opinion, how do you know if it's the right one? How do you find out if the…
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Book recommendation Treat Her Like a Princess Denise Hazen
I've read many, glanced at lots, this is a small paperback. How to help a girlfriend w/bc. Easy reading, written by a survivor, covers everything from chemo to laundry. Peace
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Breast secrtions
I thought I would throw this question out there. I had a lumpectomey about a year ago. I am now starting to have like a puss and blood secretion from the nipple on the surgery side, kinda like when you get a sliver stuck and don't get it out color. Anyone experience this? I go to surgeon friday, kinda want to know what to…
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2 days after surgery
Had a bilaterial mastectomy Wed and am feeling pretty good today. Arms are sore and can't move full range but doing good
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One Year Anniversary...how has life changed?
During my treatments last year I thought of all the things I wanted to change in my life but somehow, one year later, very little has changed. I'm still in the same stressful job because I fear losing insurance. I looked into selling my big house so I could downsize the job but the market was too bad. I tried to get more…
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experiences after first round of TAC
My first treatment will be in a couple of weeks. Just wondering if anyone can share their experiences with me. I'm stage 2a, estrogen +, grade 3. Jennifer
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3 weeks after using Rapid Lash
OK, I'm on my third week of using Rapid Lash to help my sparse and falling out lashes. I don't see a major difference but they do look a little better. Rather than putting on multiple coats of mascara I only need one! I'll keep using it to see if they get better. I do not have any itching with it or burning which some…
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drain change
have an appt with surgeon this mornig....drains were producing very little amounts so I was hoping they might be removed today. However, yesterday one drain started to be a much deeper red color and I mentioned this to home nurse who looked at it and said no problem, Scarey this morning I woke up and the entire bulb was…
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How long after treatment does it take to feel better?
I haven't had any herceptin Sence Feb. but I still feel totally drained and wornout. Anyone else have the same problem? The brain is working better but the body isn't responding!
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Why am I so vain?
Why is it some of us can get rid of the scarfs and the wigs and others can't?
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I am thinking of you all, Kindred Spirits, and have something to share with you....
Dearest Kindred Spirits, Not long after I was diagnosed in 2003, I joined CSN. One of the friends I made here was a published author of mystery books, Brenda C. Corbin, screenname Ceezhar. As we so often do at CSN we connected right away; hers was lung cancer, but of course, empathy and friendship is not limited by the…
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im so sick and tired of being sick and tired..
First off, I'm 48 diagnosed in early march with stage 2 idc. I'm scheduled Monday for my last of 4 dose dense cytoxan-adromiacin [I'm sure i spelled these wrong] chemo treatments. Its then on to surgery with a bilateral mastectomy. I'm not taking any chances with this disease and chose mastectomy over lumpectomy. The chemo…
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First time posting!
This is my first time posting on a breast cancer board. I've had a biliateral mastectomy and 2 treatments of taxol and herceptin - 10 more to go, and then a once every 3 weeks infusion of herceptin for 12 months. I will have to take tamoxifan for 5 years, but the doctors don't feel I need radiation. I've been waiting for…
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I DID IT! I went out in public ALL DAY yesterday topless! Read on....
I finally worked up the courage to go without a scarf! I can't believe it! I did it! I am so happy! I went everywhere! I had to go to the doctor, so I thought ok I can do this. Then I had to go to the therapist, so I thought ok I can do this. Then I figured....what the heck...just do it already! So I did! I went to a few…
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New to the board
I am going for my mast. on Friday. The doctor thinks it's stage 2. Very nervous and scared it's in the lymph nodes. I have to go for chemo and radiation, then I will have a mast. on the right breast with reconstructive surgery. Any advice.. I am petrified about losing my hair..Is that Stupid or What?
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Hope you enjoy this poem. " Attitude"
She woke up in the morning look in mirror saw 3 hairs on her head, "Well", she said, i think i'll braid my hair today, so she did & had a wonderful day. Next day looked in mirror, saw 2 hairs on her head. "H-M-M' she said, i think I'll part my hair today down the middle today" So she did & had a wonderful day. Next day she…
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My BRACA Moment of terror!
A bit ago I got a call from D from MYRIAD Genetics. Heart sped up( the cardiac med didn't slow it LOL)she wanted to tell me the cost if I don't get approved by the medical board to be a part of a trial because of my daughter's results last week. I am saying to myself "Really! Really!"You got my heart racing over money.…
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always (Becky) checked in
I had sent her a PM a while back checking on her & I just heard back from her. Her words: Radiation wiped me out & I was working or am still working full time. I just didn't have the energy to check in on everyone...I felt too connected. I got the results of BRAC not good. So am scheduled for ovary removal on June 7th and…
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Has any one had this much trouble.
First off I am self employed and can't afford Ins, at this time. I dont have a lot of money. Husband in construction (we all know how that is right now).I already have Medical bills coming in for testing that I hope I can pay. That said. I was diagnosed with Inflamitory breast cancer on May 4th after a Mammogram and Ultra…
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Lucky me, I was told I have 2 types at once.
My name is Ronda, am 50 years old and was just diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, I have no idea what I'm facing. It's in my right breast and so far I've only had a steriotactic core biopsy and am scheduled for June 1st to meet with an oncologist and am having a MRI on June 2nd. 20…