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Breast Augmentation
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Long Time No Post
The gift that keeps giving now has giving me lyphedema on my left side no fun. I had a scare of bone pain that could have been its back thankfully it was negative. Now i have an exhusband that had put me on the streets he wanted another female he lost. thankfully im 6yrs out and has a ned with NED but the side effect of…
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1st oncology appt after lumpectomy
Hi - This is my first post. I have found so many of your post immensely helpful over the past month so thank you for your sharing and insight. I was DX about a month ago and had a lumpectomy (2.4 cm tumor, both invasive and en situ). and SNB 2 weeks ago. Recovery has been very easy, I am happy to report. Tomorrow is my…
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Breast Cancer spread to liver???
I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with Breast Cancer im 39 years old. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma,Estrogen Progestrone positive and HERS 2 positive. Was schedule for a lumpectomy this Thursday Sept 3rd, but surgeon postponed surgery due to the finding what appears to be cancer on my liver until I see an Oncologist. All other tests…
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Arimidex and fibromyalgia
This has probably been on before, but I couldn't locate it... I have fibromalgia (also, at 56, a little bursitis, arthritis). Starting Arimidex. I know that many have complained about joint pain - did it get any better, did something else work. Does someone on Arimidex have fibromyalgia and how are you! My onc definately…
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Additional risks of hormone therapy?
Hello - I am about to begin radiation. I am 42 and had a ++-, 2.4cm removed via lumpectomy a few weeks ago. The nodes were clear. My Onco DX score is a 12 and my genetic factors came back negative. In short, I feel like I have been extremely fortunate. My oncologist suggests hormone therapy/chemopause, starting next month.…
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Recurrence after BMX latissimus flap reconstruction
I thought I'd all but eliminated my recurrence chances! NOT!!! Mon, 08/22/2016 - 4:10pm — Lisa-Nana to 5 I may be a little long winded so I'll apologize in advance. In April 2008 I was diagnosed with DCIS In my right breast. I felt gut punched. I was only 44 and I was in the final month of wedding planning for my youngest…
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Double masectomy with reconstruction?
HI, I will try and make this as short as possible. I am set to have my surgery on the 25th. First it will be 8 weeks since my last chemo. So i am worried that it is so long since my last chemo that some of cancer might of come back. Although the doctors don't seem concerned. I did have IDC with her2 so i am still doing…
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Bilateral mastectomy, anyone???
Hi, I'm new to all this. I wanted to check out the forums for a while, but haven't really had the time :( I'm Adriana, 33 years old. On February I was diagnosed with IDC stage III, BRCA 2 postive, HER2 negative. I'm done with my chemotherapy and now i'm facing surgery. There is a strong history of cancer in my family, and…
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June 2016 Diagnosis Stage 1A Her2+ Support
Hoping to compare notes with others recently diagnosed with Stage IA HER2+ breast cancer. I had the 1.2cm mass removed a few weeks ago and will have sentinel node surgery on July 5th, then begin weekly Taxol chemo July 15th. To say I am scared to death is an understatement! Anyone with experience out there that can calm my…
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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…