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Breast Cancer

Chemo and short term fasting
There is research on the benefits of fasting while going through chemo. I would paste links, but can't seem to do it from my iPad. If interested, just google "chemo and fasting". i had my first chemo last week and I fasted for a total of 67 hours. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has tried this. jan
*BOOM!* No more chemo, straight to mastectomy!
Reeling a bit from this news -- after 2 rounds of chemo (which were pretty darn tough, several on my Team of Onc, surgeon, intern, chemo nurses, etc mentioned that i got hit harder than most they'd seen), i was re-imaged with mammogram and ultrasound, to see how well the chemo was taking effect. Based on effectively Zero…
Post chemo side effects
has anybody experienced post chemo indigestion/acid reflex? Never had this during chemo but am 6 weeks post chemo and last two weeks have had bad symptoms. I am still on Herceptin?? Was advised to take Pepcid but not sure why I am having this problem now when never had it ever before (even before dx). suppose it could be…
Breast Reconstruction
Hi, I just had my expanders taken out and my implants placed. My next step would be nipple and areola reconstruction. I am so unsure of what is the best option. These are the options I have. 1. Do nothing. 2. create by tattooing. 3. Just create nipple from skin already in the breast area. 4. Take skin from the area of my…
Breast changes after treatment
Last year, I had 8 rounds of chemo (AC/T) for my TN IDC, followed by a UM and the path report showed no remaining cancer cells. I then had radiation on that side only. My mammo that led to that diagnosis showed micro calcifications in the other breast, but they couldn't get to them to biopsy so said they'd watch it. I just…
Tamoxifen and swelling ankles/ feet
Anybody noticing swollen feet and ankles while on Tamoxifen? I have been prescribed Lasix.
Too much pain and side effects
This is pretty awful. Mets to bones and breast again Am in absolute agony for most of the day I am now sleeping 20+ hours a day to avaoid the pain and other side effects (dizzy, nausea, confusion etc} I am on xeloda 2weeks on one week off, pemidronate every 3 weeks. Also taking shed loads of pain killers which are not even…
Newly diagnosed second time
just wondered if you have any advice on the anxiousness feeling.I am still waiting to get another scan and Probly more surgery.Then treatment.As you know the waiting between all this is soooo hard.Its like If I set still I get anxious and over wellmed.So I try to stay busy.But then get tired.uh I am a mess.Talking about it…
TEMPURPEDIC MATTRESS
OFF THE BC SUBJECT BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS A TEMPURPEDIC MATRESS AND DO YOU LIKE IT. PROS AND CONS PLEASE. ANY ADVISE BEFORE WE BUY A MATTRESS? THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE PURCHASE SO I WANT TO DO THE RESEARCH FIRST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT. ANNETTE
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.

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