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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…
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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?