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Survivors who have had open heart surgery??
Hi, I'm wondering if there might be any bc survivors out there who have had open heart surgery, & if so how it has worked out. I'm going to be needing a mitral valve replacement soon ( likely from my left side radiation 6 years ago) & am worried about the outcome- it seems past radiation causes poor healing & increased…
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PINK Bus
I just noticed there has been no requests for the PINK bus! Nice group to ride along with on the way to appts.
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Had Lumpectomy, now Called need to take a Lymph Node
Hi everyone i had a Lumpectomy on 8/17/16 and really not too many issues some tenderness but for the most part wasn't too bad. However today the surgeon called and told me that the pathology report came back the DCIS was more than they thought and now I have to have surgery to remove the Lymph Node(s). I may also need…
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Sores won't heal
i just joined this forum today looking for advice on sores that won't heal. Had reconstruction after mastectomy last november. I developed what I thought was a rash on the underside of the reconstructed breast. I thought it was from having to wear a bra 24/7. Turns out it was not a rash, but recurrence of the breast…
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Update on Brain Radiation
Hi everyone. Thought it was time for an update. The radiation to the brain was the hardest, mainly due to the steroids and the radiation itself. I have had whole body cramping since 2 days after starting the steroids, we lowered the dose, but can't stop it as it is keeping the swelling down. Like finished the rads 20 days…
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My 76 year old Mom has Stage 4 IDC Breast Cancer
I'm new here and need some support. My Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Estrogen positive IDC in May of this year. She had her left breast and 12 lymph nodes removed July 12th. She then developed an infection after surgery and had to wait 6 weeks to have her drains removed. When we met with the oncologist at post-op she…
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Diagnostic Testing
About 10 years ago I had an abnormal mammogram and when they did the biopsy they removed my mamory glands and all of my milk ducts due to calcification throughout. The surgeon felt that it was precancerous and that I should be watched closely. Flash forward to last week and my yearly check up. The night before my husband…
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Big decision. Please help!
I am going to have my exchange surgery next week. I have been having some complications on the side where I had cancer and radiation. I had ultrasound and it came out normal. My surgeon says when he goes in to take out expanders and finds I am too red and inflamed then he won't put the implant in. He wants to know what to…
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lingering dry mouth & mouth soreness
Does anyone know how long the dry mouth symptoms last after chemo? I finished all my treatments (ACT) 11 days ago and still have soreness & severe dry mouth. I drink a TON of water throughout the day, use biotene mouthwash, salt/baking soda rinse, crest mouthwash (no alcohol in it) and brush at least 3 times a day. I am…
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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…