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Breast Cancer

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.
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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?
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…
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.
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…
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?
Books about Cancer journey
wondered if anyone has advise on good books to help get through this nightmare of Cancer.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.…
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…
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!
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…
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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