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follow up blood work
Hi All, I was wondering what is your Dr's protocol for follow-up blood work testing? For a stage 1 breast cancer with lumpectomy, chemo and rads, how often is your dr. ordering blood work? I am actually asking this question for someone else who is concerned her dr isn't doing enough. Thanks all and continued good health…
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3 word Christmas story
Christmas eve is
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My sister has just been diagnosed
hi everyone, i pi am a nearly three year survivor. When I was diagnosed, I went through genetic testing due to the fact that my maternal father had prostate cancer and maternal aunt had ovarian cancer. I tested negative for the Brca 1 and 2 genes. Now my sister has also been diagnosed with BC. Does anyone know if they've…
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Sigh....another friend eligible for a 2-fer....(NOT me!.....still NED from both!)
I have a dear friend from my 'other' cancer, colorectal, that, sadly, may be checking in over here. Her screen name is Maglets. She shares 'golden oldie' status with me....joined 2006...but on the colon board. She just posted that she has a new diagnosis....breast cancer. Please give her the big 'pink bus welcome', as I'm…
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New and Encouraged!
I am new to the discussion boards, but encouraged by all the support that is given to the members! in our family we talk in sports terms. Today I start my 4th quarter of chemo treatments for my stage II triple negative. After this treatment I will have a few days of "off season" before my double mastectomy and tram…
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Ornament Exchange Thank You to Surfermom...
I would like to thank '1surfermom' for the beautiful lighted angel ornament, the candle and of course for the chocolates - (can't go wrong with chocolate)... ☺ That was so very sweet/thoughtful of you...I too wish you, and all the other pink angels on this discussion board, a healthy and magical holiday season... Andi
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New and scared
I am new here. Diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer on October 22nd and had a double mastectomy on November 19th. I've been to lots of appointments and the more I go the more scared I am. I am waiting for a call to schedule a pet/ct scan to see if my cancer has spread anywhere else & I am supposed to start chemo around…
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O.T.-New Dr
I have finally decided to change Gastro Drs and have an appt tomrrow AM. (IT is a gastro Dr-due to long time colitis) I am screened annually for colan cancer! I had a long time Dr that retired and the one who took over my file/case is not on the top of my list. NO bedside manner-cold and not one to chat, if you want to,…
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Questions for plastic surgeon
I will be having an extended lumpectomy ( piece of pectoral muscle must be taken ) , and at the same time, surgeon has told me that the plastic surgeon will close that breast and do a reduction on the other. I am meeting with the plastic surgeon tomorrow. This is a new realm of medical treatment for me. Can anyone suggest…
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New - here for mom questions
Hi I am new to the breast cancer board but not to ACS Cancer Survivor Network. My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2009. For the 5.5 years he fought the disease the CSN board was so important and valuable to us. My husband passed away in 2014. My mom has been a rock for us this whole time. She is truly a…
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Rague Where Are You?
Don't remember seeing you post for awhile. Is it my bad memory or has it been awhile since we have seen you on the boards? How are you?
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Ornaments exchange
My beautiful pink Angel Wings ornament has arrived. This is so much fun. Thank you Joyce I love it. I would to wish all my pink Sisters a HEALTHY and Happy Holiday Merry Christmas to all2015-12-042015-12-04
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why nobody will respond? Help please?
HI, I was just informed that i will have to have radiation. I just got done Having surgery, double masectomy with reconstruction. Now my surgeon told me i will have to have radiation, because my lymphnode came out positive. Is this pretty normal. And i have expanders in, can it still be possible to have radiation ? Help…
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Menstrual Cycle during chemo
Little concerned here. I'm triple positive. I have not had a period since starting neoadjuvant chemo. Now, I'm doing adjuvant chemo, and my period showed up today. Anyone have experience with this?
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Help Please,very confused, radiation?
HI, I hope someone can help.. It has been an emotional rollercoaster for me!!!! i just had double masectomy with lymphnode taken out.. My original diagnoses was IDC with Her2 stage 3A.. I had 6 rounds of chemo,, DONE! Then surgery. When i came out of surgery the surgeon told my boyfriend, and have on paper that all of it…
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Post-mastectomy bras
Getting a prosthesis tomorrow. Had a simple mastectomy Sept. 2, right breast. Had trouble finding someplace in my area to get a prosthesis that was in my health plan network. After much frustration, finally found a facility, but it's not a boutique and they don't have the bras. They said they can order them...but how can I…
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Pink Bus for Maggie
Hello, We have a newcomer to our board, Maggie. She's got her surgeon appointment tomorrow and she's, understandably, afraid and nervous. So let's go with her!! It's short notice so I'll go ahead and drive even though my bus permit has expired. xoxo Victoria
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Christmas ornament
Thank you so much to my ornament exchange buddy for the beautiful ornament. Sorry it took so long for me to post. I just had surgery Monday. Hope everyone has an awesome holiday with family and friends, love mary
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Good news but concern
Saw the surgeon yesterday. Had Neoadjuvant chemo to pull tumor strands away from pectoral muscle. Surgeon said MRI does not show cancer cells, but physical exam and ultrasound show mass. Maybe scar tissue, won't know until it is out and tested. Two lymph. nodes to be pulled as well. Extended lumpectomy is ok, but a piece…
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Morphine..... is this it?
Just started on morphine, terrible lower back pain for the past 2 weeks, I resisted going on this drug fot the last 2 years as it seemed to me like the end of the road, now apparently, I have no choice...... please no mention of this on FB as I have not told my family yet.......... thanks all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Surgical oncologist appointment Monday
What should I expect to find out about. I've gotten my pathology report from core biopsy and my MRI report back. All the unknowns.
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Broken ribs or infection in connective tissue?
Thursday night getting into bed felt a sharp pain in right rib, chest area, along with like a pop. When my son came home I told him and we decided to go to urgent care. X-Ray showed lung wasn't punctured, so Dr. Said out of danger. The worst area is under implant. They only do x-rays not ct-scan so on Tuesday will have to…
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New here and looking for emotional support
Hello, I'm a 35 year old cancer survivor!! :) Well, my cancer journey started January 26th 2015. I found a lump in my right breast and wanted to have it checked out. I had gone to a different doctor because I wanted to get in as soon as possible. The doctor told me he thought it was nothing to worry about but wanted to do…
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I've got the BEST ornament buddy!!!!!!!!
WOW! My buddy is the BEST! --not one but three lovely ornaments for the tree! Perfect peppermint hand gel (peppermint - my favorite!) And..... a lovely silver locket with 5 treasures - a pink ribbon, a silver angel with a pink heart, faith, hope & love charms as well! ppudin - THANK you so very much! Lovely, lovely gifts I…
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That's ppurdin - the BEST ornament buddy!
Sorry Pat - my computer at work has a tiny font - I can't see! -Jenny
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Most likely broke a rib (per er doctor) Nov 19,
just getting in bed. Has been pretty painful. Am trying to see onco, or get a callback Tuesday am when he is back in office after holiday. Last night I took the dogs out in yard, was just standing and the next thing I was on the ground. My right leg just went out and I went down hard, broke the fall with my knee, then hip…
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Burning and pain in armpit after Core Needle Biposy
I am two year out from diagnosis. Had radiation and chemo. Had suspicious lymph nodes, so surgeon did core needle biposy. It has been 10 days since the biposy and the skin in my armpit is burning like crazy, is painful to the touch of a shirt or bra. There is also pain in my armpit when I use my arm. Anybody had this and…
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When do the drains come out?
HI, Just had surgery on the 25th. Can anyone tell me when does the drains come out. Is it by a certain time, or when the fluid comes out is no longer blood. On my right side, the fluid is not as bloody as my right side. It is more clear fluid. Is that a good sign or not? My pain is almost all gone!
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How do they determine if it's a brand new cancer or a recurrence?
Can anyone explain this to me? Thank you
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Arimidex causing shoulder pain?
I've been on Arimidex for only about four months. I have constant hot flashes, which seem to be abating somewhat. A little over a week ago, I started having a dull ache under my right shoulder blade. (My lumpectomy was on the left side back in March 2015.) Last night it got really bad. It felt worse when I lay on my left…