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Stage One Her2
I just found out today what my treatment will be. I think I have chemo brain before I even start my therapy. I will start next week for Taxol and Herceptin once a week for 3 months. I am so concerned about losing my hair! I hate to sound so vain, but it makes me sick just thinking about it. I never thought it would be…
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Radiation and Anastrozole
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May and had a lumpectomy on August 19th. I'm seeing a radiation specialist today, but I'm kind a worried about it. From what I understand radiation can cause cancer. I'm equally worried about taking the drug Anastrozole. I've seen the side effects of this drug and they are…
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Using port first time was a nightmare
just had it inSaturday.So was still sweld.They had trouble locating it.Took several attempts.Nurses felt bad it was hurting me.I am black and blue even more so now.I will get prescription lotion to put on next time.Swelling should be down next time.So hope it won't be so bad.Everything is harder for me for some reason.Just…
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heart damage due to Adriamycin
I am having some heart problems and see a cardiologist next week, but would like to discuss any experience any of you have had with "cardiomyopathy" caused by Adriamycin. As I understand it the drug can damage the left ventricle, which is the chamber that pumps blood to the body. If weakened it can't pump effectively, and…
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Starting taxol just had last AC tx. Is there much difference in side effects
Will be starting Taxol, just finished AC. sideffects much different?
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tram flap and pregnancy
I am 32 yrs. old and recently underwent a bilateral mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction...has anyone gotten pregnant after this procedure? Please let me know how things fared...if it was difficult or not advised at all via your docs.
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Has anyone here been dx with phyllodes tumor?
I went to my doctor because I had a lump in my left breast, that grew very large, very rapidly. Of course my doctor sent me for a mammy and ultrasound. I was referred to a general surgeon who said that because of the size of the tumor (it was the size of an egg) and was freely movable that he was almost positive that it…
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looking for advice
Hi all, I have a concern and wanted to get some advice from anyone who has a minute. About 3 months ago I noticed a burning sensation in my right breast, about the size of a silver dollar, maybe slightly bigger. It comes and goes but here lately doesn't seem to want to go. I litterally feel like a fire is burning deep in…
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First oncology appointment
I was just diagnosed with stage 1 triple negative breast cancer. I've already had a lumpectomy and sentinial nodes removal (they were clear margins).I have my first appointment with my oncologist this week what should I expect?
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Headache
I have had a headache for 5 days now.Two days after Chemo treatment.I usually don't get them.I have taken excedren,ibiphrophin,Motrin.nothing helps.Any advice is appriatted.I checked blood pressure and it's ok.
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Zoladex/Aromasin
Is anyone doing combined homone treatment with Zoladex and Aromasin? What can you tell me about it? I've been taking Tamoxefen for 3 months and in the meantime my oncologist left the practice. My new oncologist has suggested the combined treatment. I had stage 3, a BMX, chemo and radiation. I'm 47 and was peri menopausal…
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breast cancer at 22 years old
So tomorrow i have a sonogram and i. Just learning to use the discussion board. Im not quite aure if i am doing this right. Ihave had a swollen lymphnode in my neck for a while and one in the crease of my tthigh and abdomen. Anyways. Point here is i am breast feeding and i had notice a lump under my armpit when i was…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
On 5/18 I was diagnosed with TNBC, all negatives. I am 49yrs. old & African American. I consider myself a woman of strong faith, but this diagnosis knocked me off my FEET! I was horrified. I still get weary, but am depending strongly on prayer and my faith in God!! It would be very nice to hear from other survivors out…
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A/C and neulasta
Tomorrow I start my Red Devil or A/C and have heard bad things about the Neulasta shot. I have been told that it causes more pain I am allergic to Benadryl and have never tried Claritin which is suposed to make the Shot not so bad. I asked the Pharmasist if Claritin had any of the Benedryl stuff in it and if I could take…
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Whole body rash/itching following breast radiation
I had a lumpectomy in December followed by radiation which finished up at the end of February. In mid-April my "boost" site started to itch like crazy and then it spread out from there--you could see the exact outline of the whole breast radiation. Then the rash traveled to my arms, legs, and back. I've stayed away from…
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Sleeping problems on the first day of chemo
Hello All, i hope you all are doing well! I am happy to report that my husband has only one taxol to go! His last taxol is on Tuesday next week!! Oh, what a relief!! We saw his radiation oncologist this week. He said that my husband is going to have 3 weeks break after the last one and then radiation will start right away.…
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Tamoxifen Side Effects
Hi Everyone, I'm brand spanken new to the community. I was wondering if you could share your experiences with Tamoxifen and any possible side effects? Thanks!
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Taxol Ugh!
Hi everyone, I had finally finished getting the AC chemo & had my first taxol on Monday. I feel like I have the flu (for 3 days now). I have googled a little about it and it sounds fairly normal. My question is have any of you experienced this and if so do you have any suggestions on feeling better? Also am I going to be…
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Ringing that bell today!
Just thought I would share good news and express my heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you. Today, after 12 months of treatment ( chemo, shingles, surgery, radiation) I am going to end this battle! I realize I am actually just moving on to the hormone therapy phase, but now I will be in control of my life once again. For those…
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Looking for people whose tear ducts were ruined by taxotere
hi, my name is Pam and I am almost 4 years out of treatment for stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lot of hurdles along the way. I made a promise to myself when I started that I would get back everything cancer took from me and I wouldn't let it define me as a person. Well, as I have dealt with the recovery process…
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Radiation follow up today
I saw my RO for a 1month follow up today. I was surprised to hear that I have a fever (100.8). It seems there is no related reason for this - he said he would give me an antibiotic, but not knowing what needs to be treated, I came out without one. I will monitor over the next few days. i also mentioned that I have what…
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Crikey! Big changes to my treatment, again
So, last you heard from me was my "BOOM! No more chemo, straight to mastectomy!" post, back on 7/18. Big changes in the week-10days since then, so another update! ............ i think it's kinda general knowledge by now that chemo has been pretty darn hard on me: sick, back in the hospital repeatedly, serious fatigue, bad…
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Metallic taste on Armidex?
I am just beginning Armidex (4 days). Since day 1 I have had a metallic taste in my mouth - I especially notice it when my mouth is dry. Just wondering if others share this SE and if it is just my body adjusting. Thanks! Kathy
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Auditory Hallucinations w/ chemo
March 4, 2016, bilateral masectomy w/ no reconstruction chosen, Stage I w/ HR Pos +3. 20th cancer victim in my family. Just completed high dose chemo and on to Herceptin for 1 year. You know the list of symptoms you can get while undergoing chemo, well lucky me got all of them. UGH, it's been tough. I have suffered chemo…
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Peripheral Neuropathy ******
I am 3 month out since my last Chemo and have been struggling with pain, sensativity & numbness in my fingers(neuropathy) Can anyone who has experienced this same side effect of Taxotere share with me how long they had this.... I wake up at night with alot of pain - the Dr prescribed naperxon (sp) and I'm also taking…
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MRI....can't do it
So here's my dilemma. I had a lumpectomy this past February. Three months later, I had a chest x ray and mammogram and ultrasound. The mammogram and ultrasound showed something. I then had three biopsies. The radiologist was concerned with inconclusive results. The problem is that my surgeon wants me to have an MRI. Due to…
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Post mastectomy question
I had a double mastectomy with insertion of expanders on Tuesday 7/26. I was in the hospital one night so have been home since Wed. The first day I had about 60ml of fluid in each drain but this morning it is already down to 20ml in one and 30ml in another. I would have thought it would be a few more days before the amount…
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Another sucky day.
For two weeks now, I have had like a goose egg on my right forehead temple area, hurt down my face. Started getting dizzy with it. Yezterday, I couldn't not sleep and struggled to get up. Woke up this morning, felt a little better until I got up. Called Dr. at 9a to try and get in, my right eye was really drooped and I got…
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Lymph nodes on lower back?
Hi all, would like to know if anyone has experienced swollen lymph glands across the sacrum/ilium? History: 2 months ago I discovered a firm lymph gland in my right armpit. After antibiotics (which did no good) I had a mammo, which showed swollen lymph glands in my right breast, which I can feel. Doctor says this is…
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How long does it take to feel better after chemo?
Hello Ladies, my husband is receiving his chemotherapy for his breast cancer, which will be ending mid-August. We are going through a very difficult times right now. He is having emotional problems and it is very hard to manage. He also can not think straight, focus and concentrate. He also says that he finds it hard to…