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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…
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Port being put in this morning
I am nervous about Port being put in.most of you have agreed it's easier in long run.Do you have any advice on it.I would appriatte it.Thanks
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just diagnosed, start chemo this Thursday
Hi everyone, I'm 27 years old and just got my diagnosis yesterday. DCIS. I'm still feeling strong and optimistic today but I suspect that might change soon. I hope it doesn't change!! On Monday they're going to put the port in me, which I'm a little scared about. I don't like needles AT ALL so weirdly it's the shot of…
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Pain level with double mastectomy
my surgery is coming up in a week. I don't know what to expect in terms of pain level post-op (having double mastectomy). I know I'll get pain meds but hate taking pills. Is the pain level significant and how long does it last? thanks!!
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radiation response? r herneu2 progesterin + stage 2
was wondering what peoples experiences have been with radiation. I had mastectomy with clean borders no lymph involvement but doctor wants to give me 25 weeks on breast and 28 in axillary or armpit area. What have been your experiences and results with radiation? Thanks for all your input Sharie
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Healing from port
port was put in sat. Tomorrow I have chemo.I find out what it's like for them to use port.still sore so hope it don't hurt.
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Repeat Cancer Fears
I had my first mammogram since I finished treatment today. The findings were "Your mammogram shows a finding that we believe is most likely benign" Somehow, that didn't ease my anxiety. At all. I think we all have a fear of it returning or showing up someplace else. There are women dealing with that very dilema on this…
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Our definition of Cancer may be wrong. If we change how we define it, everything starts to make sens
I thought it would be an appropriate starting point to use this quote from Mark Twain. “What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know. It's what we know for sure,… that just ain't so.” This sets up the question, ‘what if we made a mistake right out of the gate?’ What if everyone is pursuing an answer that lies in…
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Enough is enough
I just can't tolerate any more of the side effects and have decided to stop taking Xeloda. Wish me luck, it has got to be better than this. Hugs J xxxxx
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Hydrating! So hard!
2nd round of Chemo, currently on Day-5 post-infusion (TAC): i have have NO interest whatsoever in drinking! Liquids feel like mercury: slimy, metallic, not at all refreshing: actively gross, off-putting, offensive. Been trying water-ice, a little lemonade crystal light added to water, it's just awful! My mouth feels wet,…
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chemo induced peripheral neuropathy
I was treated for Breast cancer 2 years ago with dose-dense ACT. I developed neuropathy in my fingertips and feet during treatment. Unfortunately, I still have neuropathy in my feed and it seems to have become worse in the pst couple of months. I am finding it is affectecting daily life activities. Who else has experienced…
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Post-mastectomy drain holder
hi, Any recommendations for drain holders? I looked on line and saw vests, shirts, and pouches that go around your waist. I am thinking of the pouches that go around my waist but don't know what is easiest to move around with. Thanks!!
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Chemo and short term fasting
There is research on the benefits of fasting while going through chemo. I would paste links, but can't seem to do it from my iPad. If interested, just google "chemo and fasting". i had my first chemo last week and I fasted for a total of 67 hours. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has tried this. jan
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*BOOM!* No more chemo, straight to mastectomy!
Reeling a bit from this news -- after 2 rounds of chemo (which were pretty darn tough, several on my Team of Onc, surgeon, intern, chemo nurses, etc mentioned that i got hit harder than most they'd seen), i was re-imaged with mammogram and ultrasound, to see how well the chemo was taking effect. Based on effectively Zero…
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Post chemo side effects
has anybody experienced post chemo indigestion/acid reflex? Never had this during chemo but am 6 weeks post chemo and last two weeks have had bad symptoms. I am still on Herceptin?? Was advised to take Pepcid but not sure why I am having this problem now when never had it ever before (even before dx). suppose it could be…
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Breast Reconstruction
Hi, I just had my expanders taken out and my implants placed. My next step would be nipple and areola reconstruction. I am so unsure of what is the best option. These are the options I have. 1. Do nothing. 2. create by tattooing. 3. Just create nipple from skin already in the breast area. 4. Take skin from the area of my…
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Breast changes after treatment
Last year, I had 8 rounds of chemo (AC/T) for my TN IDC, followed by a UM and the path report showed no remaining cancer cells. I then had radiation on that side only. My mammo that led to that diagnosis showed micro calcifications in the other breast, but they couldn't get to them to biopsy so said they'd watch it. I just…
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Tamoxifen and swelling ankles/ feet
Anybody noticing swollen feet and ankles while on Tamoxifen? I have been prescribed Lasix.
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Too much pain and side effects
This is pretty awful. Mets to bones and breast again Am in absolute agony for most of the day I am now sleeping 20+ hours a day to avaoid the pain and other side effects (dizzy, nausea, confusion etc} I am on xeloda 2weeks on one week off, pemidronate every 3 weeks. Also taking shed loads of pain killers which are not even…
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Newly diagnosed second time
just wondered if you have any advice on the anxiousness feeling.I am still waiting to get another scan and Probly more surgery.Then treatment.As you know the waiting between all this is soooo hard.Its like If I set still I get anxious and over wellmed.So I try to stay busy.But then get tired.uh I am a mess.Talking about it…
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TEMPURPEDIC MATTRESS
OFF THE BC SUBJECT BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS A TEMPURPEDIC MATRESS AND DO YOU LIKE IT. PROS AND CONS PLEASE. ANY ADVISE BEFORE WE BUY A MATTRESS? THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE PURCHASE SO I WANT TO DO THE RESEARCH FIRST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT. ANNETTE