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pain 2 months after radiation
I am 2 months post radiation and still experience pain in my breast and incisions. I can only wear 1 shirt and no bra. Is this common for many women?
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I'm baaaaaaack!!
Hi, everyone. I have not been on line either reading or responding to posts for 2 weeks. It's not because I was on vacation or having fun. I, along with my family, have been moving. Yes, that's right, moving. We went from our 3,000 square foot home to our 1,200 square foot townhouse. But, the good news is, we are done and…
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Update I begin Rads on the 18th of May
Had a CT today for my mapping and 3 little tattos. I am colostraphobic(SP) so the CT was not much fun but I have them give me something to cover my eyes. If I cannot see it it doesn't bother me as much. Except for an MRI which I absolutely hate. I will see the doc and have some xrays done on the 17th and then begin rads on…
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reconstruction surgery..,.expander placed in me and worried about the unknown.
I had a mastectomy done on 2-16-2010. Last Wednesday, 4-28-2010, I went in for suregery to have the expander placed in me. I have been REALLY SORE where the expander was placed. I am just wondering if anyone out there can tell me if they have gone thru this, and if so, what can I expect as far as the entire ordeal. How…
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Update since surgery 4/23/10** I am sore and scared again full of sad emotions?
I had breast biopsy 4/7/10,on 4/15/10 MRI, then on 4/20/10 I had SONO node biopsy in office and DR hit my rib cage...OUCH (least it was not my lung)which was all NODE Neg.Then Blue dye breast injections on 4/22/10 and then on 4/23/10 I had surgery...lumpectomy and 2 nodes removed in armpit. Dr called on 4/27/10 (Our 19th…
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Pathology Report From Tumor Different From Initial Biopsy
Just came back from the follow up meeting with my wife's surgeon. The pathology report is now estrogen and progesterone negative,when the initial pathology report said 50% positive for estrogen and 3% positive for progesterone; both reports said HER2 negative. Has this happened to anyone else. My wife is terrified of…
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Estrogen Positive: Is Red Wine Bad?
I have seen a couple of comments that suggest wine (I suppose it's the alcohol) is not good for ES+PR+ BC. Can anyone explain that to me? I do like a glass of wine from time to time, but will stop immediately if it is going to make my cancer worse or increase my recurrence odds. Thanks to all of you. Kristi xoxox
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Port malfunction
At my last chemo, my port did not work properly. They could not get blood to come out of it. My port is only used for chemo, not blood draws. They rearranged my meds and put the Adriamycin last because they said this one could only be given through my port if they could get blood out of it. They had me move my head and arm…
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Shout out to MyTurnNow!
Wondering if anyone has heard from MyTurnNow in awhile? It seems like it's been a few weeks since she's posted -- I PM'd her about a week ago, but haven't heard from her. MyTurnNow, I hope you're just out enjoying life and enjoying spring! Please check in when you can! Traci
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Another Rads Grad Today!!
I finished my last booster this morning - YAY!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe how quickly the last 6 weeks went, but I'm now an offical Chemo & Rads Grad, and I only have my daily Tamoxifen and follow ups with all of my docs to look forward to. My good friend, who just became a chemo grad (she isn't doing rads) last week, and I…
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May I just say (&%%%$#@@@@!!! ????
Not to bore any of you~ but I spent 4 hours last night in the ER and another 5 hours there this morning! Why? Because I have "Biliary Colic wth Gallstones! So, I have an arsenal of drugs, and an appointment with my surgeon tomorrow. Why am I **&^%$#@(!?? Because on Friday I am supposed to attend a going-away luncheon for…
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done with rads..yippee
I finished rads yesterday! I am so ready to start my new normal life. I came through it pretty well so far with only some minor fatigue and skin redness and peeling. I am fair skinned and large breasted so my rad dr thought i would experience more skin irritation than I did. I put lotions and cremes on like 5 times a day.…
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Newbie, stage III diagnosis
Hello all I am new here. I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. It was in the lymph nodes as well. According to the doctors the out look is grim. I never missed a mammogram in 14 yrs. and suddenly I have stageIII breast cancer. My question is has anyone lived beyond the 5 year point at stage 3 cancer. If you can give me any…
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Final Rad TOMORROW!!
I almost break down in tears every time I think that tomorrow is the last one. It will be sooo nice to not have to get in my car and go anywhere!! I am soooo itchy from the severe burns and it is great that they are finally healing during this boost stage. I don't know what I do after this... if anyone can tell me what…
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Store Security Alarms/Expanders
Hello Everyone... I know we talked about this subject in another thread a while back and some girls said that it doesn't happen but I wanted to let you know about my experiences. When I traveled two weeks ago I did not set off the alarms at the airport, however, I have set them off in the following three stores upon…
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help!!! night sweats
I am suffering from severe night sweats. I am lucky if i get 4 to 5 hours of sleep. Has any one tried the over the counter product "estroven nightime". I am not to use any soy products and running out of ideas on how to alleviate this problem. Thanks in advance for your help ladies
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Born, raised, and work in the Bay Area of California, But I Live 85 miles away in Central Valley, Sa
I am just beginning this journey but if there is someone in my area that would like to become email friends from this site or just support each other on CSN or in person, please let me know. I can say I am so grateful for finding CSN and all of you. If I can help anyone locally I am willing even though I am just starting…
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I am meeting the Radiation Oncologist today for the 1st time
I'm not sure what to expect or what questions to even ask - any guidance would be appreciated... Health and Happieness to all... Sunnie
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Did you have a recurrence that appeared on top of breast?
Has anyone out there had a recurrence that appeared on top (skin) of breast and if so, could you describe it? Janelle
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HELP - WHAT DO DO REGARDING BILATERAL MASECTOMY
I just finished 8 treatments, 4 of AC and 4 of Taxol. Was told up-front that I would need a masectomy no matter what but they wanted to try to shrink my tumors. I only have cancer in the left breast but decided to have a double masectomy as to not worry in the future. Met with my surgeons today and was told that since they…
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anybody else feel stuck?
I am "cancer-free" so really don't have anything big to complain about. My last surgery (ovaries removed) was 2 1/2 weeks ago. But, I knew I was cancer-free after the pathology report following the bilat mastectomy in mid december. My expander to implant exchange was in mid march. I just feel like I can't get on with my…
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☻ ☻ Your Friday HAHA About A Short Little Man! ☻ ☻
THE STORY OF A VERY SHORT MAN A man walks into a bar and says, "Bartender, give me two shots." Bartender says, "You want them both now or one at a time?" The guy says," Oh, I want them both now. One's for me and one's for this little guy here," and he pulls a tiny three inch man out of his pocket. The bartender asks "He…
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Update First visit to Radiation Onc
We went yesterday for our first visit with my Radiation Oncologist. He discussed just about everything and answered all of my questions. I will probably have 33 treatments. The last week will be boosters. He said that he will also give me radiation in the level one and two lymph nodes but only about half the way up my…
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Is pain a symptom of reoccurrence?
I am four years out and have been taking Arimidex for about 3.5 years. This past week, I have somehow developed a sharp pain in the breast that was cancerous (but on the other side of the breast). This pain is constant and does not go away, it's like having a toothache in the breast. Does anyone know if this is cause for…
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COBRA coverage about to end
I was laid off from my job in February 2009. I immediately enrolled in my company's COBRA coverage. July 1st my ex-employer changed the insurance plan to a "lower" contract. With the new contract I pay my COBRA premiums, have a $1500.00 deductible and have 80/20 coverage (I have to pay 20% plus co-pays for everything). The…
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Healing Incisions
I was wondering if anyone had a slow healing incision. When I had my expanders put in, one side healed up quickly while the other side took its time in one section and I always attributed that to getting weekly fills in that area. I had the expander exchange earlier this month and the same thing is happening again, one…
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Some women.....grrrr
I just got back from a business trip with my husband and of course the topic that came up most during conversations with the other women was my recent diagnosis and bilateral mastectomy. One woman in particular is very attractive and so is her husband but she obviously has a big thing for my husband ( I have noticed little…
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Port Removal
I am having my port removed on May 7th. It is being done at the hospital but in the ambulatory section. I guess it is easier to take out than to put in as it's done with just numbing it (which by the way freaks me out!!!!). Anyway, I have a big weekend and wondered what the recovery was like? We are having a birthday party…
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21yr old with Metaplastic Carcinoma
I am a 21 year old that was diagnosed with metaplastic carcinoma. I have had 4 chemotherapy treaments and they decided the tumor wasn't shrinking fast enough. I had a full radical masectomy 3 weeks ago. I return to the oncologist in a few weeks. I will probably have more chemotherapy and possibly radiation. I also plan on…
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Too many emotions
I am in treatment for bc myself and had surgery and awaiting rads. I am worried about what is going to happen with me. I know I will beat this and be fine in a few months but the fear of the unknown still gets to me. I also feel bad because I have a niece (35 and a single mom of an 8 yr.old) who has cancer. It started in…