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Just being Cranky
This is just a lil petty self indulgence -- Round2/Day5, and i am as cranky as a child. Wahh, wahh, WAHH! No energy, cant think, cant drink, everything tastes ICKY, I'm bored, everything aches, i wanna be Normal!!! Trying to keep perspective-- I've got __months__ of this ahead, at least 4 more rounds -- but ye gods, i am…
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Recurrent breast cancer for fourth time after TRAM Flap
Good Morning! I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer,I had a TRAM Flap done last year,will be seeing the Surgeon on Monday, I have complete faith in my Doctors,I'm triple a negative. Was diagnosed the first time in 2008,second time in 2014,Third time in 2015 and now it's all on the same side,has anyone gone thru this?…
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Tenderness after surgery and radiation
I had my unilateral mastectomy December 3, 2015 and finished radiation in early March. I still have tenderness at the top of the surgical site--not terrible, but if I press on it, it hurts. My surgeon said this is most likely because of radiation. I haven't had the chance to ask my RO, but I was wondering if anyone else…
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Post Sentinel Node/mastectomy pains
My dx was stage 2 invasive lobular carcinoma ER+ PR+ HER2- and I had mastectomy and sentinel node dissection surgery on June 13. The first week after surgery I was feeling fine, no meds and no real aches and pains from the surgery. I faithfully did the post surgery exercises for range of motion and during the second week I…
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Post-mastectomy shopping tips
Hello all, I had a modified radical mastectomy (with axillary lymph node removal) just over 2 weeks ago. The healing process is going well. I would appreciate suggestions on how to shop for casual clothing as well as professional clothing. I return to work next week. My right breast was removed and I will be ordering the…
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Blood clots
I found out Friday that I have a blood clot in my leg. I'll be giving myself a shot (Lovenox), twice daily, every day, for six months. My sister, who had a mastectomy 20 years ago, also developed a blood clot (in her lung) post surgery. Is it a common occurence, or is it just us?
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Aetna denied PET Scan
A biopsy recently confirmed recurrence of stage 3 breast cancer that I originally had in both breasts and all lymph nodes seven years ago. So my oncologist ordered a PET scan to determine the locations of the returned cancer before I see the surgeon next week. Aetna has denied authorization for this scan. These greedy…
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I got to lead the Cancer Relay walk
I thought of all my pink sisters when I got to lead.Was very humbling and proud moment.I had had chemo Tues.I Prayed for energy and pulled through.
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breast concern after all treatments
I am hoping that i can get some good advice, or at least where to go to from here. I understand that everyone is different as is our cancer and treatment and such. I hope this isn't to long to explain and i will try to make it as short as possible. I had IDC with her 2 stage 3 A. I went through all the chemo, the double…
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The Best Shampoo for Hair Growth
What are your recommendations for shampoo's for hair growth after chemo. I am currently on Herceptin and my hair is growing back. I am using Clinicure which was recommended by my hairdresser, now the Bosley line has been recommended to me. Thoughts?
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Books about Cancer journey
wondered if anyone has advise on good books to help get through this nightmare of Cancer.
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reconstruction deformity
I had implants placed during double mastectomy reconstruction surgery through kaiser. I also had radiation after the surgery. I now have a deformity including a dent still from the radiation and I am not symetrical. Kaiser will not correct the deformity stating that I am too fat for sugery and it would be elective if I…
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First chemo treatment
my first chemo was Tues.Boy am I wiped out tired.Dont know if it's fatigue or what.Any suggestions?Second time for chemo treatments.dont remember being this tired.i have 17 more to go.
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I need some advice
Hi, I don't normally post, but need some advice from all of you. I am a three year survivor of stage 1 ER+/PR- breast cancer. I had chemo and radiation and am currently on anastrozole. I recently had a physical and my internist sent me to an endocrinologist as my bloodwork indicated that I have hyperthyroidism. The…
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Mamo results
after full body scan was called in for mamo.I went and had mamo done.And it was clean.thank God.Now to fight the ovarian cancer.
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Friend-recently started chemo
My long time friend's wife just found out she had Breast Cancer about a month ago. She just had a port put in and had her first chemo. Her daughter is getting married in 2 days-but said the cancer is agressive-she coudn't wait a couple weeks-*until after the wedding-to start chemo. Everything is happnening so fast for her.…
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Microcalc's and cancelled biopsy... Thoughts???
I had a baseline mammo done on a Monday that resulted in me going back for a spot mag on Wednesday on the L breast. The report reads as follows: The faint calcifications identified posteriorly in the left breast do persist with spot compression. These calcifications are very powdery in appearance and are grouped rather and…
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Pet Scan and Sentinel node biopsy
I will be having a sentinel node biopsy in 6 weeks. I'm kind of nervous about it and don't really know what to expect. I know it's a day procedure with anesthesia. Is it the type of anesthesia you have with a colonoscopy or the type I will have when I have my mastectomy. Any other advice? thanks!
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Started chemo Tuesday.Have another scare with breast Cancer
started Chemo Tuesday. For Ovarian Cancer.Been several months of surgery so and test to come up with a chemo plan.I had a full body scan last week it showed something in scar where I had lumpectomy.Tomorrow I have deeper mamo and ultra sound.When you think you have went through enough then something else pops up.Good thing…
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Broken ribs whilst asleep?
3 months ago I started my 3rd battle with breast cancer, it had gone to the bones. Onco put me on Xeloda and pemidronate. Last Friday I went to bed to sweat it out as normal and woke up in Saturday morning in bloody agony with a broken rib. Beginning to think this treatment isn't working that well. Any thoughts??
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Chemo cocktail
I am doing Chemo .The drugs are Paclitaxel and Carbopltin for Ovarian Cancer.Any input about these would be appriatted.Thank you
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BRCA 1 & 2 positive
I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in early April (tumor 5mm) I was told the biopsy read, ER/PR positive, equivocal for HER2. Also, was told to do genetic testing because of my familial history. Turns out I was positive for both gene mutations. Luckily I had a complete hysterectomy 7 years ago. So I don't have to…
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Yesterday's mastectomy
Yesterday, I had a mastectomy and sentinel node dissection on my right breast. I was diagnosed the invasive lobular carcinoma in late May and it has been a whirlwind of activity since. I am so grateful to all of the Kaiser staff... each and every one of them have been outstanding. It started with a routime mammogram,…
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Getting closer to Starting Chemo
this is my second bout with Cancer.I start Chemo Tues.I see Dr. Monday.My emotions are all over the place.And get worse the closer it gets.Should I ask for Valium to calm me before treatment.?I am also due a mamo.Will they give that to me while doing Chemo?Thanks for your imput.I appriatte it.
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Vertigo after Masectomy
My mom had a masectomy of her left breast 7 months ago and since then has had daily vertigo. She is unable to walk without a cane and often falls. The daily dizziness she suffers from is more devastating to her than the masectomy. She has been going to lots of doctors and they had her stop taking her tamoxafin to see if…
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First chemo treatment
my first chemo was Tues.Boy am I wiped out tired.Dont know if it's fatigue or what.Any suggestions?Second time for chemo treatments.dont remember being this tired.i have 17 more to go.
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Post radiation rash/itching
At about a month post radiation, I developed a miserable itching rash at the site. Over the next several weeks it spread to arms and legs, then back. Welts and bumps. took several rounds of steroids but no relief. I saw a dermatologist and she put me on higher dose steroids tapering off over 21 days. The welts are much…
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21 Tips for Chemo and a HELLO!
Hello my beautiful ladies (and gentlemen)! I haven't visted for a while. Here's an update:I am 5 years out from diagnosis and currently taking Tamoxifen. Approaching my 5 years on this drug too. Want to stop taking it. Need another 5 years. Might take a break this year. We shall see. Work is crazy busy. Major changes.…
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Husbands of breast cancer patients need support too
I have tried several times to get this particular topic started and it failed. I have no feedback from csn as to why though I sent the whole story to them. So if this works: I'm interested in making contact with husbands of cancer patients and survivors. And if it doesn't work: I'll be disappointed again.
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Survivor but alone
I was diagnosed with cancer on 10/09/2014. It was a whirlwind that occurred afterward that I seemed to be standing in the middle of with no control of what was going on around me. My BC was HER2 positive in the right breast. They removed lymph nodes, I underwent 6 rounds of chemo and 17 rounds of herceptin, had a…