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Breast Cancer

Rib Charlie horses?
HI. Has anyone experienced what feels like a Charlie horse under your rib cage when you twist your torso right or left? Happened to me several times this week and I have no idea what it could be.
Cognitive issues and headaches
Hello everyone. I hope everyone is doing well.. I had my exchange surgery finally on March 23. I was wanting to know how people are dealing with issues post chemo. My chemo has been done since May and targeted therapy since dec. I am on arimidex and had hysterxtomy in nov. I have been having headaches in mornings and…
Staples and stitches instead of steri-strips
I have staples on the incision for the sentinel node removal and stitches where the cancer was removed curving around my left breast. Its only been 3 days but I look horrible. I searched through the archives but couldn't find anyone who had staples who had healed already. I'm just trying to prepare myself for what to…
Any idea when you get the "all clear"
Thanks everyone.
Today is Sunshine 0406's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with lots of fun and love all around! Besh wishes for a happy, HEALTHY year! love, Jenny
Pain on the underside of my arm and Choice between 2nd lumpectomy or a mastectomy
I am 3 weeks plus, out from my lumpectomy and sentinel node removal. I have been having pain on the under side of my arm(flabby side). I thought it was from the staples but those were finally taken out on Thursday and the pain is still there. The surgeons nurse says its normal. Does anyone else have this pain? Also we got…
Muscle spasms in chest region after masectomy
My mother had a double masectomy in December 2014 for Triple Negative, Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 3. She did not have reconstruction. She went through 5 rounds of chemo with Cytoxan and Taxotere. She did 33 rounds of radiation. She is in remission and having few side effects from the treatments and surgery. She has some…
Question on Aromotase Inhibitors
hello, havent been here in a while. I havent really been much of anywhere as I have been in graduate school. I also unfortunately had a friend who died of oral cancer and was helping her. I started on femara and it made me feel like I was jumping out of my skin. I didnt have horrible side effects except that. Then I…
I feel what feels like 2 maybe 1/2 worm shaped lumps
I have recently 3.5 weeks ago had a masectomy. At that time an expander was placed. 5 days ago I had my first appt for inflation(lol) for lack of a better word. Up until that point I have been feeling great. No pain at all. Last night I felt what appeared to be 2 1/2inch in length worm shaped lumps at the lower part of…
Tomorrow s the day
Tomorrow is surgery day.I been stressed beyond believe.Was sick with a headache all day.Sick at my stomach.I will be so glad to be done with surgery.I don't think I ever been this stressed.First Cancer was awful .But wow this time is really hard.I have Prayed for God to give me strength .Thanks for your caring thoughts and…
Surgery two days away
Thurs. morning is surgery day.Will remove tumors ,lymph nodes .Then Chemo to follow.What a roller coaster ride mentally this has been.They are holding off on the hot chemo for now.I am not sure if first time I had cancer is harder or if second time is.
Suggestions for helping: Numbness, tingling & sharp prick sensations
My mom has completed her treatment for Triple Negative, but now enjoying some side effects. Can anyone offer anything to try? Thank you!!
HELP! ! Breast reconstruction with gel implants & fat injection transfer
I'm scheduled to have my saline implants replaced with gel and fat from my stomach will be placed at the top of the implant. PS said this will give me a more natural look and prevent any dimpling. Has any one done this procedure????
One breast considerably smaller than the other after finishing treatment.
Hi all. Happy to finsh my treatment but after radiation and lumpectomy, my breast is almost 2 cups smaller. Just wondering what my options are. Don't want to wear inserts as I swim daily and also can't face more surgery on healthy breast. Has anyone on here had liposuction on the larger breast and has it worked. I will be…
Wig resource Cheap and Free
I didn't have to go through chemo after my BM so I don't know what you lovely ladies have had to endure with the hair loss and everything else that comes with that nasty chemo. I met another breast cancer survivor when I went for my bra fitings and we are now buds.. She however went through 8 rounds of chemo and lost all…
Still waiting for treatment plan
Been two weeks since I seen Cancer Dr.Still waiting.Driving me nuts.
Infection/Cancer?
Hi, I'm not sure where to begin. About two months ago I started having a burning sharp pain in my left armpit that travels down toward my elbow and across my breast down toward my nipple. The pain started to increase but it isn't a constant pain it comes and goes, at times I feel fine but when it hits it hits hard. I have…
Still waiting on treatment plan
the last I heard from my reg. Cancer dr. They wanted to do hot Chemo.Now in the bigger hospital they have taken my case bfore the board several times.As you know the waiting is horrible.Been five weeks since surgery.Said this is a u nique case.I have overary Cancer with no Overarys.Never thought it was possible.But it is.
Fractured vertibrae (T3) what next?
Had a CT last week and my gp called this morning to tell me I have a new fracture of the T3 vertibrae. Maybe this is why I have been in agony for the past 2 months??? I see my onco on the 20th and I guess that will be the first discussion of treatment etc of this latest setback. Onco put me on a strong anti inflam,…
Surgery hopefully next week
I seen surgeon today.They got me in two weeks early.They are planning surgery next Thurs.Dr. Doing some more research in my records.If she can remove tumor behind my liver it will be next week.So at least their is a plan in action now.Then after surgery they will decide on what kind of chemo.Dr. Was very nice and full of…
Breast reconstrution options
In 4 months I will be ready to have my expanders removed and final reconstruction. Who has had success with the Tarm Flap/Free Muscle sugery?
Any News PPurdin?
Any updates on your treatment plan from your doctors? Hoping to hear some news from you.
Radiation Therapy
Is there any alternative options besides radiation that anyone knows of.
Homeopathic gels/Tamoxifin
Good Morning For about a week I have been using a homeopathic gel from Peaceful Mountain which does have Sodium Hydroxide in it but is paraben-free to help with an injured achilles but am also a breast cancer survivor on Tamoxifin. Just was wondering if anyone knows if it would block what the Tamoxifin is doing? It seems…
Protandim supplement
Hi everyone. I have had several people I know try to make me take a new natural supplement called protandim. It's supposed to rebuild cells. Has anyone had any experience with this and have taken it.. I'm always skeptical about these kind of things... Any advice appreciated. Thank you. Love to all. Mary
DCIS Newbie
Hi everyone! Recently diagnosed with DCIS. Just need to vent. Found my breast lump while taking a shower. Had mammogram, ultrasound, breast biopsy then DX. Now awaiting results of underarm lymph node biopsy. Course of action to come... Lumpectomy, radiation treatments and anti-hormone drug. If negative on lymph nodes,…
arimidex and dry skin
I am about a month into my arimidex and have a couple of questions. At first I was taking the drug at night but thought it was disturbing my sleep so I switched to the morning. I think the drug is causing nausea and actual stomach pain. This seems to hit most of the day and sometimes really badly after supper. The crazy…
Pain pump
I had my appointment with pain management dr. On Friday. She suggested I see a Neuro Surgeon about getting a pain pump inserted. I guess the pump will be placed in abdomen, and they will run a catheter in my spinal column and it will give a constant drip of Dilauded down the spine. She said it would work better than the…
elevated tumor marker bloodwork
2 years after completing Arimidex and a bilateral mastectomy, my tumor markers are flagged HIGH. Anyone with this experience?? Outcome? Thanks, Carol
3 month follow up
Good evening. I went for my first three month follow up after finishing treatment. I was very disappointed. He asked how I was feeling I said fine he did see you in three months.i am pleased I feel good. I just expected more from the follow up. Is this how they all are ? Thanks and happy holidays Kelly

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