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Stage four breast cancer treated in 2006 now pain in left thigh, one spot for a couple of months int
Hi everyone I am Denise. I was diagnosed and treated for Stage 4 breast cacner in 2006 and have been in remission every since. lately, i have been experiencing intermittent painin my left thigh. when it comes it is painful (10) but it does not last long. sometimes it is 4 times a day other times it can be 20. I have…
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Concerns AC treatment followed with 12 Taxol TX.
My wife is getting AC followed by 12 Taxol treatments for breast cancer. I'm a veterinarian that does chemotherapy and know some of thge drugs. Has anybody gone throough 4 AC treatments over 8 weeks then weekly Taxol for 12 weeks. She only wieghs 125# and I'm concerned about severe side effects. Is this doable?
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Chemo in stomach
I have been told if they open me up and find out I have Cancer.They will put Chemo in my stomach where tumors are.Has anyone on here had this before.And Do I still take Chemo later.Does it make you sick like other chemo.And do you loss your hair?Thanks everyone.God Bless.
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Surgery next week - advice?
Hello, friends After 12 weeks post chemo I finally am headed to surgery next Thursday. I will be having an "extended lumpectomy" with a reduction of the unaffected breast at the same time. I have a lot of confidence in both my BS and PS, and not so much in myself. For the most part, I have been very private about my…
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Pep talk
Hello Everyone, I'm Andrea. I've come here for lack of better words a "pep talk". I found out in December that I have a second breast cancer. I fought invasive breast cancer 14 years ago at age 38, and now at 52 I have been diagnosed with what we hope is only a DCIS in my other breast. My lumpecomy and recontruction…
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Today is ppurdin's Birthday!
Happy * Happy * HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hoping you have a lovely day and your year ahead is filled with HEALTH, happiness & love. Jenny p.s. Hoping all is well and you've gotten some answers!
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Anybody getting headaches from Arimidex?
First of all, I never, ever get headaches. I started Arimidex quite a while ago--6 months, I think. So far, it's been okay for me. However, for the past couple of weeks--I've been getting frontal/occipital headaches. I live in Phoenix, so it's not the cold weather, or weather fronts coming through. Anyone? Hugs, Renee
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Residual breast cancer
My doctors are being evasive...I had a double mastectomy in 2009...but I was just diagnosed w\breast cancer...they continue to refer to it as reoccurrence...however in my mind if tissue wasn't left behind there would not be a reoccurrence...WOULDNT IT BE RESIDUAL BREAST CANCER...?
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OT-house fire
O.T. HOUSE FIRE Friday (MY sister)-eveyone out safe and sound. (2 were sleeping @ the time) by chance my sister went back in the house-opened the dryer-(unknown why she did) and flamse shot out. She was able to wake her daughter and grand child (3)-all safe -everything else gone. Denise
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What is a diagnostic mammogram?
I'm having one next week. I've been told that when I leave,I will know what the lump is. How is it different than a regular mammo? Above all, will it hurt more than the regular mammo? I'm very proud to report that I am not freaking out. Whatever happens, happens. NO FEAR!
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Today is Tommaseena's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything you love most! Best Wishes for a great year ahead filled with Health, Happiness & lots of Love! Jenny
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4 days to surgery and rash has developed!
I am scheduled for my surgery on Thursday. Friday night I began with an itchy rash on my back and breast. Now it is spreading, and I fear it looks like shingles! I know I need to see someone tomorrow ASAP, but who should I call - breast surgeon or primary? i can't believe after waiting 12 weeks post neo-chemo and getting…
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any tips on getting prothesis
hello from the snowy north again. It is now nearing six weeks post surgical removal of right breast. During my recovery time I haven't had much luck wearing a bra to support the other breast....basically I have been wearing a tank top with a fibrefill breast form pinned to it....then another tshirt to hold in…
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I met one real live Angel today!
We had a major snow storm. I went to LDS Hospital for my scans and MRI. My appt. Was at 915a. Got there at 1049a. Called told them I was stuck...... My ex took me. The hospital is up a steep hill. It has always been plowed. This morning, was the worst no plow. Knew the storm was to be big, why didn't have roads plowed at…
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Tamoxifen and periods
Hi all, just wondering should periods stop while on Tamoxifen. I started taking it 3 weeks ago and would have been due a period in 7 days but low and behold I got a period yesterday (heavy). This morning it has almost gone though, so unsure what caused it, is it normal etc. Anyone else out there who had same problem. (I am…
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Today is rjjj's Birthday!
Hope you have a great day - filled with lots of fun and fantastic surprises! -Jenny
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Happy Belated Birthday Rjjj (Jan 21)
Happy Birthday .... late! (sorry) Hope your day was wonderful - Best wishes for a great year! much love, Jenny
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Today is Bella Luna's Birthday!
Sending BIG Birthday Wishes your way! Hope you have a fantastic day!!!! And a happy, Healthy year! much love, Jenny
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Latissimus Dorsi flap reconstruction
Hi, I'm new to the group and I'm looking for information on Latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction. I searched the topic, and any information I found was many years old. Does anyone have experience with this particular type of reconstruction and could share your experience?
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So, who is snowed in?
Over 21 inches so far here- beautiful scenes! I have 4 skiers in the house who are just thrilled - I am, too, knowing that soon they will all take a day to go to the mountain and I will have a day all to myself! Playing board games and put a roast in the slow cooker - how about you?
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flying
Sorry if there is a duplicate. . I posted the other day and can't find the post at all. So my question was does anyone have advice for traveling and air port security .. I have expanders with metal in them and also my port. I have s letter from plastic surgeon about expanders and have a power port card for my port. Has…
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Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma, triple positive, Clinical Stage IIB with possible 1 node involvement
Just week ago after my needle biopsy and MRI I was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma, Clinical Stage IIB. There is a possibility of nodes involvement since I have pain under my right arm and in my arm (it is swelling). I met with multidisciplinary team and they decided to go with chemo first. My IDS stage IIB-1…
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Possibly reoccurance
2016-01-09 Hi everyone.I am 6 yrs. and 6 months breast Cancer survivor .I had scan three months ago to watch a spot on my liver.It had not changed but they seen a spot on my colon.Three months later they took another scan.That was this last Tues.My Cancer Dr. Wanted me to come in to go over it with me.Its a tumer and has…
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Decision on Hormone Therapy...
Will have to reconsider.
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traveling
Hello I have TNBC. Just completed my treatments on December 31. I spent last getting chemo, surgery and then radiation. I just booked a vacation to Florida for the end of February. I have that week off. All of a sudden I feel terrified to go. I realize that I will be leaving my support system, my friends, doctors, NP,…
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Anger after Chemotherapy and Radiation
My boyfriend’s mother finished chemo and radiation about 4-5 months ago. She had a very hand time with it because during treatment she was going through a hard spot in her marriage. Within the last month or two my boyfriend and I have noticed extreme mood swings. At first we thought it was menopause that was brought on by…
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Frustrated in limbo
I finished Neoadjuvant chemo the first week in November. I saw the breast surgeon and plastic surgeon the first week in December (extended lumpectomy and reduction to non-affected breast to be scheduled). At that time I asked the Office to fill out my long term disability papers since I would not be returning to my job in…
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One-time
I expect that I will be a one-time visitor here. I myself have experienced advanced stage III lymphoma and, years later, an unrelated stage II prostate cancer. I am currently in full remission with both. I have met BC visitors at the lymphoma board, writing about relatives with lymphoma... A dear friend at church died…
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Not sure what to expect...
This is my first journey down this path so I'm hoping someone can give me some insight. Back in September after my yearly mamo my breast cancer was discovered. Long story short after many failed attempts I've finally gotten my BRCA tests completed and received a call Christmas Eve that the results were negative. My…
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Cancer a bit OT but good news
I have UC and had my annual (my 25th one) colonoscopy & I rec'd a message all results are good! whoot whoot...I am excited... Denise