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breast cancer at 22 years old
So tomorrow i have a sonogram and i. Just learning to use the discussion board. Im not quite aure if i am doing this right. Ihave had a swollen lymphnode in my neck for a while and one in the crease of my tthigh and abdomen. Anyways. Point here is i am breast feeding and i had notice a lump under my armpit when i was…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
On 5/18 I was diagnosed with TNBC, all negatives. I am 49yrs. old & African American. I consider myself a woman of strong faith, but this diagnosis knocked me off my FEET! I was horrified. I still get weary, but am depending strongly on prayer and my faith in God!! It would be very nice to hear from other survivors out…
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A/C and neulasta
Tomorrow I start my Red Devil or A/C and have heard bad things about the Neulasta shot. I have been told that it causes more pain I am allergic to Benadryl and have never tried Claritin which is suposed to make the Shot not so bad. I asked the Pharmasist if Claritin had any of the Benedryl stuff in it and if I could take…
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Whole body rash/itching following breast radiation
I had a lumpectomy in December followed by radiation which finished up at the end of February. In mid-April my "boost" site started to itch like crazy and then it spread out from there--you could see the exact outline of the whole breast radiation. Then the rash traveled to my arms, legs, and back. I've stayed away from…
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Sleeping problems on the first day of chemo
Hello All, i hope you all are doing well! I am happy to report that my husband has only one taxol to go! His last taxol is on Tuesday next week!! Oh, what a relief!! We saw his radiation oncologist this week. He said that my husband is going to have 3 weeks break after the last one and then radiation will start right away.…
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Tamoxifen Side Effects
Hi Everyone, I'm brand spanken new to the community. I was wondering if you could share your experiences with Tamoxifen and any possible side effects? Thanks!
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Taxol Ugh!
Hi everyone, I had finally finished getting the AC chemo & had my first taxol on Monday. I feel like I have the flu (for 3 days now). I have googled a little about it and it sounds fairly normal. My question is have any of you experienced this and if so do you have any suggestions on feeling better? Also am I going to be…
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Ringing that bell today!
Just thought I would share good news and express my heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you. Today, after 12 months of treatment ( chemo, shingles, surgery, radiation) I am going to end this battle! I realize I am actually just moving on to the hormone therapy phase, but now I will be in control of my life once again. For those…
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Looking for people whose tear ducts were ruined by taxotere
hi, my name is Pam and I am almost 4 years out of treatment for stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lot of hurdles along the way. I made a promise to myself when I started that I would get back everything cancer took from me and I wouldn't let it define me as a person. Well, as I have dealt with the recovery process…
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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!!