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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…
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Chemo re-scheduled
Hello everyone, Seems like I am constantly asking questions of all of you. Sorry to always have new questions. It seems like I finally get all this cancer stuff down and then another issue pops up. My newest question is: has anyone had chemo rescheduled due to low white count? This is my second one that is being…
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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.