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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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alternative to radiation
Friend has been thru round 6 mos of chemo/radiation. Any alternatives to radiation ? She is in bad pain had massive surgery, wound recovery, bad pain in breast area and arm pit.
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prosthesis vs reconstruction feeling
For those who had delayed reconstruction and wore a prosthesis before surgery...Can you please tell me if the reconstructed breasts feel a part of you? I'm considering reconstruction and to me, the prosthesis feels like something I put on, not a part of me. I wonder if reconstructed breasts would feel foreign, at least at…
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I am pissed off!
I have had 2 chemo treatments and my 'boy'friend who said he would be here for me through this crap bailed on me for both treatments. There was a million lame **** excuses why he couldn't be there. The first one I was REALLY scared and really needed him. It hurt so bad that he did that to me, but I shrugged it off and…
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DCIS
Hi, my name is Robin and I'm new here. I had my mastectomy a few months ago and have been looking for someplace to get info and advise. I had DCIS left breast with mastectomy being my only choice. No chemo or rads and I'm ER-, PR- so no hormone therapy. I never found a support group that fit for me and maybe that was my…
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New to board - Staying at Hope House while getting radiation
Hi there - I am new to this board but have reading for a while. I was diagnosed on Oct 23rd 2015 with Breast Cancer - Invasive Ductal Carcinoma stage 2 Estrogen Positive. I have completed three surgeries in fours weeks including a reconstruction and reduction. After four weeks to recover and admire my new perky breasts I…
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Today is Boopy of 4's Birthday!
Hope your day is filled with lots of fun and happy surprises! Best wishes for a healthy year! Jenny
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cococ2008's Birthday was Feb 20!!
Sorry the Birthday wishes are late - Hope you had a wonderful day filled with lots of love! Jenny
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Happy Belated Birthday DawneHope (20th)
Hoping your Birthday was the Best one yet! Wishing you a great year ahead! Jenny
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Survivorbc09's Birthday was yesterday (Feb 20)
Happy Belated Birthday!!!! Hope you had a fantastic day - filled with lots of fun & surprises! Jenny
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Can local recurrence to chest wall look like spider veins?
Hi Everyone, I have some spider veins that appeared on my upper chest, same side as the cancer. I have looked online and am not sure if this can be a recurrence to my chest wall. Does anyone know anything about chest wall recurrence? What it could look like? I do use dumbells on my chest to do ab work and do stress the…
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PET SCAN PLEASE HELP!!
Hello Everyone, My husband was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago. He just had a mastectomy to remove the primary cancer and lymph node dissection. Doctors said that he will need PET scan and does anyone know anything about PET scan? Does it mean his cancer is advanced or it is just a normal procedure? Thank you…
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Pink Bus for ppurdin -- Wednesday
Hello Everyone, Pat has an appointment scheduled this Wednesday to find out what's going on with her stomach. Let's go with her!!! xoxo Victoria
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Any one had it spread to mouth?
I am seroiusly worried, I have a suspicious mass on the back of my soft palate, my dentist sent me to a specialist yesterday and I went to see him today, he sent me back to my oncologist I have an appointment on Monday morning, it came up 2 weeks ago and is growing fast. Any imput appreciated. Hugs J xxxxxxxxx
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Pink bus
thanks lady's for getting the pink bus ready for tomorrow.I will be thinking of all you lady's tomorrow.It helps so very much.Love you all.And will let you know how it goes.
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Zero energy
I've only had 3 chemo treatments & after the third one I am finding I have zero energy. Is this normal? I don't recall feeling this way after the first two. Ugh~ all I can do is lay around & its driving me crazy! Best wishes to everyone~ ♡ Lori
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PINK bus rolling Friday 2/19/ for ppurdin
Okay Pat gathering up the Sisters in PINK Bus is washed, gazed and ready to go -- Coffee bar in front -- cocktail bar in back Vicki Sam
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PINK BUS
PINK bus...i have not seen anyone reserve it lately. I will be asking for tag alongs on Thursday for Mammo and MRI (tense tissue). I am going 2/5/16 9:30 am if anyone wants to ride along. Denise
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Lump in armpit
Hi everyone.. Just want to say thank you for all the advice everyone gives. I have recently found a new bb size lump in the inner armpit area closest to my breast area. It has been there for about four weeks and isn't going away. I have had bilateral mastectomy , lymphnode removal chemo radiation and expanders . This lump…
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Today is grannabeth's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is everything happy and fun! Best wishes for a wonderful, healthy year!!!! *Jenny
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Today is Kmennurse's Birthday!
Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fun day - filled with lots of surprises! love, Jenny
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Pink bus
Thanks for bring the pink bus everyone.I will be having surgery next Friday.Then they will see if tumors are Cancer.wish me luck.I will keep you posted.Love each one of you wonderful women.
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Saw my onco Tuesday, was nervous.
Pharmaceutical Company approved Opdivo for a year at no cost. But when it was brought up, dr. Said he would go over it if it was approved, but day they called me (BristalMyer), then just b4 5p, Dr's office called to schedule infusion for the next week. By Tuesday I had read everything g on the trials and pleaebos and did…
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what side effects from radiation?
I just had my first radiation treatment today. I am set to do 6 weeks worth, every weekday. I am having he clavicle area done the whole breast, and armpit, all on my right side. I also have expanders in right now. Has anyone encountered side effects, if so what kind, and especially with the expanders. Help if you can of…
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nosebleeds
I finished my 12th Taxel treatment and happy with myself, "I actually made it. But this past weekend, i have experienced spontaneous nosebleeds and I am so bummed out. I fear not beng able to work because of it. I understood the other side effects but never anticipated this one. I appreciate any comments. Thanks!
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Possibly reacurance
I had Breast Cancer In July of 2009.I have had several scares since then.But been ok.But now cat scan shows timers in my stomach that is concerning.After 3 specialist and a board of Drs. Looking at scan I see surgeon at Cancer center weds.They haven't come out and said Cancer but said they dint know what is inside of…
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Skin rashes on non-radiated skin
I thought I'd reach out to those of you going through a similar experience to my own. I had a lumpectomy in October on my left breast and am in the last stages of radiation treatment. At the 3 week mark of my treatment, I developed a measle-like rash on my right breast (the non-radiated breast). After a couple of days, the…
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DVT and DIEP reconstruction
Hello. I am 46 years old and has been undergoing treatment of cancer on my right beast. I had chemo, unilateral mastectomy, and recently completed radiation. I'm still healing from radiation wounds but eventually, the next step is a decision on reconstruction. I had DVT 15 years ago after a surgery. A couple of Caesarian…
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How bad is no fluid during aspiration?
Hello Everyone, I had a biopsy done on Friday and the doctor first check to see if it was a cyst but he wasn't able to get any fluid. Is that I really bad sign. I know I've read something about that. Just a little history about myself. I was 1st DX with vulvar cancer 2010 and in 2014 I was dx with kidney cancer. As you can…
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How to make my doctor consider other ideas ?
Hi. was diagnosed just recently. Starting my Chemo treatment tomorrow. My physician wants me to take Taxol. I have chatted with another doctor who said that Taxotere is also a common drug to be used. I went back to my doctor and she was very unhappy with the fact I talked to other doctors. But on the other hand - she told…