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Breast Cancer

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
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…
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!!
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
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.
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…
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…
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
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,…
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…
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!!
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
*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…
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…
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…
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…
Tamoxifen and swelling ankles/ feet
Anybody noticing swollen feet and ankles while on Tamoxifen? I have been prescribed Lasix.
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…
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…
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
Chemo port not flushed for three years
In 2006 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, Stage II, treated with a rather large lumpectomy, CMF chemotherapy via a Bard port, and attempted radiation that was not completed since the catheter placement was not good, and it had to be removed. It almost fell out. My veins were extremely bad for several years, so because I…
Breast Cancer Index test
Has anyone had this test done yet?
Regaining fitness after cancer treatment
All told, my cancer treatments took about nine months from chemo to surgery to radiation. I spent most of that time in bed, except during the breaks between treatments, because I was always exhausted. Exercise, other than the occasional slow walk around the block or grocery shopping trip, was out of the question. But as…
taxatere after-effects?
More than 6 weeks after my last taxatere treatment, I still have fairly weird "side effects": fairly severe edema in my ankles & up into my calves, very painful muscles, sort of all over (only when I move) and, of course, toe and finger neuropathy -- which is the only symptom I have heard about. I also seem to bruise…
ovarian suppression and aromitase inhibitor side effects ?
I am wondering if anyone can tell me know how they are managing on ovarian suppression and aromitase inhibitors together. I am pre menopausal and have invasive stage 1 lobular carcinoma . Oncotype score 21. My understanding is that OS and AI is most effective for lobular carcinoma, but i worry about the side effects. Is…
Breast Calcifications
I need to hear some experiences any of you have had with surgical procedures or biopsies of microcalcifications ?? What types of procedures did you have or wish you had had? What was the out come of all your testing ?
Finally, some relief and comfort!
My mastectomy and sentinel node surgery was on June 14 and I have had that awful 24/7 sensitivity and burning pain sensation since a few days after the surgery. I went from taking no pain medication to starting up again with Aleve, but that did little to relieve the symptoms. Might have taken the edge off slightly, but not…
Swollen oral glands after double mastectomy
My wife had a double mastectomy a few months ago. The surger included the removal of 14 lymph nodes. She received 28 radiation treatments but no chemotherapy. She now suffers from swelling of the tongue, lips, cheek, front of throat (thankfully, not all at the same time). This began shortly after starting arimidex. But…
BP and needle sticks
I am a 18 year survivor I had a mastectomy and I can't remember how many nodes were removed but none were positive. The only area they draw is left and I have blown every single vein. Need a surgery(kidney stones) soon and I dread because of the sticks all over to try to get a good vein in that one available arm. How long…
Carbpoplatin and Taxane
I have been told by my Cancer Dr. My hair will come out.But not as fast as with Taxatere.I have had 3 chemo treatments.Has anyone taken these drugs.How long did you have hair into treatments?Thank you.God bless.

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