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Breast Cancer

Dr.s decision
I seen my reg. Cancer Dr. Yesterday.She has talked to the surgeon and cancer surgeon.They are recommending hot Chemo.I was Praying I dint have to do this Chemo.I am just numb at this point.I meet with specialist soon.I am very scared and confused .
Post Op 1st visit
Hello, friends I am looking for company this Thursday afternoon. I have my post op visit with the surgeon, and my husband has to be out of town. I probably will take my oldest daughter (23), but I am thinking of just going alone. I was hoping for pCR, but the surgeon already called to tell me the neoadjuvant chemo did not…
depression
I was diagnoised with BC November of 2000, had a lumpdectomy 11-02, when thru chemo and radiation. But, I didn't have time to think about my cancer. I had been layed off my job just 3 weeks before being diagnoised. No health insurance, no unemployment, no income. Cobra payments of $500 a month. The hardest part of my…
Another big day Weds.
I see the Cancer Dr. Weds.She will have scan and blood work results.And hopefully more of a plan.Hopefully can tell me what stage.I am anxious but scared.more anxious to start fighting this beast.Wish me luck please.
So sorry to inform to everybody
So sorry to inform to all of you that Puffins beloved Soulmate passed away yesterday. This is very hard to take and is a shock to all of us that knows Puffin. Please keep her and the family in your thoughts and prayers. We love you Puffin. Hugs, Pixie
Diagnosed with Overein Cancer today
More surgery,more testing more Chemo again.Uh second time around.Time to put my big girl pantys on Again .Thanks for the Prayers.Love you all.
Breat Pain after 1 year
I was diagnosed with IDC (Breast Cancer) in December of 2014 and in February of 2015 I had a Lumpectomy and Radiation but no Chemo. After surgery and radiation my entire breast is very tender and very sore even after 1 year I continue to have pain. I have asked both the surgeon and the radiologist and the only thing that…
Breast Hiperplasia with Mastitis
Gooday all. I appear to have an unusual diagnosis. I am Male 42...for the 2 months i have been having a slight pain n my left breast ..no swelling I had to see a dr after it couldnt resolve after sme time..after a scan and a mamgramme iam being diagnsed with Breast Hiperplasia with swollen lymph nodes in both armpits, and…
For ladies with no reconstruction: Locker rooms/changing rooms?
I could use some advice, or maybe just some encouragement: I had a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction a little over a year ago. While I’m completely healed, because I had radiation to my chest 6 years ago, I’m not smooth, but have lots of lumps and bumps and ridges. According to all my doctors, that’s normal for…
4 word story SPRING
Sunshine, chirping, longer days
Monday is the big day
I talk to my Cancer Dr. Monday.I am so over anxious.And scared to death.Praying I ask the right questions.Going to make notes.All the emotions uh.I am a mess.Any suggestions on what to ask is appriatted.Second time around with Cancer.Thanks everyone.
Pink bus Thursday?
Anyone want to ride along tomorrow? 17 weeks post chemo and 4 weeks post shingles across the surgical area, I think I am ready for this. Having an " extended lumpectomy" to take out the remains of the tumor and as much of the fascia/pectoral muscle as needed for clear margins. Expect that anxiety and concern for the…
The dreaded call from Dr. Today
I received call from Dr. Today.The tumors was full of Cancer.I am so numb and heart broken.Right now they are talking hot Chemo.Has anyone of you had this?Going to talk to my reg. Cancer Dr. To.Right now I can barely talk about it.I have only told my husband.Want it to sink in more before telling anyone else.Thanks for…
Waiting for a plan to fight this Beast
I got the news I had Cancer Last Thurs.My dr. Is getting Patholigy report from my surgery.I am anxious and scared to get a plan.Two dr s have mentioned hot chemo treatment.But I have not talked to my reg. Cancer dr.I hope to soon.
Final day of radiation treatment
Yahoo. So happy this day has finally arrived. Finishing radiation treatment today (15 + 5 boosts) and whilst I'm feeling emotional, I also feel like I've come through this incredibly dark tunnel and can see the light at last. Cannot wait to get on with my life now. This forum has been incredibly helpful and supportive for…
Mastectomy AFTER chemo
I just completed my first chemo last wednesday and today I feel like I am actually part humnan! I am due to go back to have another visit with my surgeon who performed my 2 lumpectomies back in Feb in 2 months for a check up. Is it too late to ask for a mastectomy then? I dont want to go through radiation, nor do I have…
Happy March 1st Birthday - Lynn Smith!
..a little late in wishing....but hoping your day was fantastic and your year ahead is filled with love, happiness & health! Jenny
Herbs and Chemo
I understand this might be a question for my oncologist but I am also curious to know if there is anyone else out there who is taking herbs (chinese or western) during chemo. My chemo doesn't start until mid to late Feb. and I have just had surgery so I am recovering from that however I have always taken milk thistle and…
Alternative/Integrative medicine
Hello Ladies, Another questions from Neebie-ME! Have any of you worked with an integrative medical or holistic doctor on ways to supplement your bc treatments? Are there any books that you particularly thought useful in learning about alternatives treatments? I'm trying to learn about my options. My MRI results from Monday…
Pathology and a plan at last
Saw my onc on Friday and got my pathology after mastectomy in December. My onco score was 20 so he decided on no chemo...and i was Her2 negative but highly HR positive. I have my Arimidex but I am scared to start it for fear of side effects so I am giving myself the weekend for a little break and then I will start. Reading…
Anyone treat triple negative BC with alternatives?
I am an ovarian cancer survivor, who is BRCA1 positive. I understand that this mutation makes me more susceptible to triple negative breast cancer. I have taken a very integrative approach to the ovarian cancer, with excellent results. I am investigating my options regarding my breast cancer risk, including prophylactic…
PINK bus-awhile back
I want to thank all of you who rode along with me to my mammo/ ultra sound-recently. I went to my onoclogist and everything IS GREAT-blood labs, cyst got smaller (almost nothing now), mammo and ultrasound (dense tissue) all good. I dont' have to go back for a YEAR> Denise
Today is Sea60's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you had a lovely day and all your wishes come true! Jenny
Rague, We Are Wondering About You!
Rague, I have not seen you on the boards for awhile. Are you ok? If you have time or would like to, I would like to hear that everything is ok with you!
Surgery is done.Thanks for bringing the pink bus
Hi everyone.Thanks so much for bringing the pink bus Friday .I sure appriatted it.Surgery went well with laposcopy.Tunors removed.Now I am still waiting on pathology reports.I really could imagine you girls being their with me.On the way their I told my husband to look in mirror at the pink bus.He was really looking.Then I…
Is Chemo a Scam?
An aquaintance on facebook made the claim that chemo was a scam. I went through it and I am a survivor so I personally believe in Chemo as a treatment. However I would like the feedback of other survivors who went through chemo.
Chemo side effects
I was diagnosed with triple negative on the right and ER/PR positive on the left. Found cancer in the left breast after double mastectomy to deal with mass in the right breast. I began chemo 4 weeks ago. Am having third round of A/C tomorrow. This is really the first time i am scared. I had terrible side effects after the…
Question Regarding Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
After having my mammogram last July I was called back in August for a diagnostic mammo on my right breast. There were some microcalcifications and it was recommended to follow up in 6 months, which I just did. The report stated probably benign so I decided to see a breast surgeon for a second opinion, mainly because my…
Dcis
Hi. Would like to hear from women who have had breast removed but did not have any treatment of reconstruction. Let's get a conversation going.
Alternative treatments
I was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 and stage 0 invasive and non-invasive hormone receptor positive BC. They are in the process of testing for Oncotype Dx and have suggested starting Arimidex. I am inclined not to start the anti-hormonal therapy because of the side effects. I am also very receptive to alternative…

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