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Breast Cancer

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…
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…
Breast cancer stage 4
Looking to connect with stage 4 estrogen + HER2- Mets to bone and liver survivors.
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Camul
Carol! Ninja! Sensai! PLEASE be there!!!!! Lovin you Sherry
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Question-Stage IV Breast Cancer
Do doctors perform lumpectemies and mastectoomies on patients who are already stage IV at diagnosis?
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…
I wish all cancer patients would be given some education as to what to
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
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.
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.
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…
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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