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Results of CTScan
I went to the oncologist for the 3 months check up, and I was having a pain close to the ribs, on and off, so he ordered a CTSCan. He called me and said that something is under the arm, the side I had the mastectomy, that needs an U/S, something shows in the uterus and sth small in the lung. And I am very nervous now,…
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Expander pain post rads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I very complacently told anyone on the boards who asked, " Oh no, there's mo muscle pain from the expander....." and there wasn't, even though I have 700 cc's in mine, until I finished rads....now the muscle hurts soooooooooo bad that it keeps me awake at night because I can't get comfortable...I'm just wondering if…
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how did you decide between bilateral or single mastecotomy?
I am still trying to decide whether to have a single or double mastectomy. I am going to have no 4 of 6 chemos next week, and seeing my plastic surgeon for a consult on Friday. I had my brac testing done, it was negative. My right side is the only side affected, but i have lots of calcification's on both sides. Just…
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Stef............
I think you are absolutely the most wonderful human on the planet................................I Luv Ya! Hugs jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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core needle stereotactic biopsy today
My biopsy is today and I would be lying if I told you that I'm not worried. I have two areas of microcalcificaitons in clusters. A friend of mine who does breast ultrasounds said that "I would be concerned too" after I read her the report. So I'm going to work half day..praying that I can concentrate. Do I need to take…
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my sister
my sister had a needle biopsy on a microscopic spot, it came back cancer. What do they do when they are that small, do they remove them? I don't know because I am doing chemo to shrink mine because it was large. She is waiting for her doctor to schedule her with the surgeon.
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Last Chemo on Monday
having chemo cake and ice cream on monday after last treatment of four. i was wondering when my stubbles will become hair again. lol this is a wonderful site and everyone is just great. i hope this peace, happiness and joy to the new ones here, and the angels that help new ones with questions and answers that have gone…
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Results of MRI
Well, I had the MRI last Friday. TWO HOURS AND 20 MINUTES IN THAT MACHINE!!!! If I had any military secrets, I'd have spilled my guts. I went back to my oncologist yesterday to get the results. I think I'm being paid back for never having flunked a test in elementary, high school, or college. I can't seem to pass any test…
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Microcalcifications
I went for my stereotactic biopsy today for microcalcifications and I am very worried about the outcome of the results. I have been reading different sites about microcalcification and sometimes I feel positive when I read 80 to 85 percent are benign and then other sites I read says it usually means cancer. I am on a…
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Scared..
I am terrified of taking Chemo. Had lumpectomy 11-18-2009 and removal of one lymph gland under my arm. 12 other lymph glands tested clear. PET scan was clear. But Doctors say I will still need Chemo and Radiation therapy. Just don't understand why. They also say I have a 35% chance of it returning, according to the ONCA…
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Chemo or not
I am new to this site & desperately need some advice. I am 43 & was diagnosed with IDC Stage 1 on Oct. 26th I had a bilateral mastectomy Nov. 23rd with some lymph nodes removed under each arm. I had one tumor in my left breast, but chose to have both removed because I was told I had a 90% chance of getting it in the right…
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Can dreams really come true?
Last night I had a dream that my onc told me my tumor markers were down below the number I had when first tested. *Sigh* Wouldn't that be wonderful? I don't see him until December 18th. Peace. Linda
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Infection during radiation?
I'm on Day 18 of 33 Days of Radiation, and had my weekly visit with my rads oncologist today. He thinks I have an infection in one breast, and has put me on a 10-day course of antibiotics for the infection and Advil to bring down the inflammation. As I've mentioned before, my doctor has a lousy "poker face," so I think I…
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Tamoxifen and a rare uterine cancer connection known since 1993
When I first learned of the connection between uterine papillary serous carcinoma and Tamxifen use to stave off repeat breast cancer. I assumed it was a recent discovery and doctors weren't mentioning it because they had yet to learn of it. Today I found this abstract from 1993. Whatever happened to first do no harm? J…
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Feeling down and hurting from the radiation burns.
Hi everyone,i have had a few days like we all do of feeling down.i was down to having 12 rad. treatments left and have to take a week off because of the burns.I lost a dear friend this week and the people that used to come around alot when I was first dignosed I never hear from them anymore.I have relized today that my…
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scared again
Hi. You all gave me such a warm welcome. I have bc in my right breast, had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago. Awaiting oncologist appointment, chemo, and rad. I just find out now that it is in my left breast also. Have to decide what to do. Iguess it's good that I can treat them both at the same time. Aren't my odds the same…
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Question I don't understand
There is a lot of posts about Mets. What is a met ? Whats the difference between a met and a tumor. Can it spread all over, do they remove them ? Please explain Thanks
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No Insurance
My aunt just found out she has breast cancer and she has no health insurance. Do any of you have any advice on what she should do?
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lost a friend today...:(
lost a dear friend today from bc... she was 31... she discovered it just over 1 month ago.. but it had spread to throat, lungs and chest.. poor girl endured 16 chemo treatments, surgery and radiation in ! month and signed herself out of the hospital ..she said she could n't take it anymore she was just sooo sick... please…
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1st Chemo on Wednesday
I start my regimen this Wednesday (Cytoxan and Taxotere) and hope to be fully recovered in time to enjoy Christmas. I'm mostly glad to have a plan in place and be moving forward with the tools I need to win this fight, but I am starting to get a little nervous. I start taking steroids tomorrow and will be drinking as much…
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Another newbie...introducing myself
Hi.My name is Michele (jarsam) The boards here are great. Thank you all! This is my first time here and my first with breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy 10 days ago on right breast. Staged 2A. Awaiting first appointment with medical oncologist. I was told by my breast surgeon that I would need Chemo and radiation. I am not…
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Sneaking a Dance with NED
A quick dance with breast cancer NED. I just came home from my oncology visit and all is well. She scheduled my year bone density for March and in February I do a mammogram and ultrasound. I am only doing a dance with Breast Cancer NED because I am not exactly cancer free. I have a pesky little sebaceous carcinoma that…
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Breast Cancer Angel Poem
Merry Christmas, Dear Sisters in the Fight! I wanted to share this poem I wrote about our common fight. I sent it with the ornament I sent to my secret sister - but wanted to share it with the rest of you. It is my hope that it brings comfort and peace to us all during this trying time - especially at Christmas. I really…
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Bone scan experience ....
Well ... I had the bone scan yesterday. I had myself all worked up. Got the injection at 8:00 AM then had 3 hours to kill. The injection was not bad at all (and I am a big CHICKEN!). To help kill time I'd scheduled my echocardiogram for 9:00 ... which was in the same building ... and that didn't take long at all ... so…
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Need your prayers
Having cancer is sh***y enough because it takes so much from you - loss of breasts, health, hair. Those I can deal with (at least most of the time) but this latest is SO-O-O hard. My dad has been battling bladder cancer since before my mom died in 2008. He's had his bladder removed and uses an ostomy bag. Those who are…
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Cancer antigen bloodwork range
Does anyone know what makes the CA test results vary within the acceptable range? My normal range is 0-38 and my results flucuate. Any ideas why? My onco is not worried, but I would feel more comfortable if my number were low, and stayed low.
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FOR creampuff91344 and Casey
Judy thank you for your kind words in regards to my sister. F rom what you penned to me it seemslittle Casey will be leaving this world soon and I am so sorry for that, but I believe as I think you do that he will be in the Lords hands and there are no better hands than those. I am sure little Casey will be well cared for…
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Call out to VICKISAM
Where are you Vicki, have not seen or heard form you in a while and am worried about you. If anyone has heard from her please let me know. tj
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cemo treatment
Any one know if you have to have cemo treatments after a mascetomy??? Cancer came back after 6 years in the same breast. Oncologist hopes to get all of the cancer this time with a single mascetomy. He did not mention cemo treatments.
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My Bubble Burst Today!
This afternoon I had an appt. with my surgeon. My tumors have not shrunk as much as she would like. She said I don't have an option to have a lumpectomy since I have 3 tumors in my right breast and there's no question, at least 10 lymph nodes will be removed when I have a masectomy. I'll be having another 3D Ultrasound…