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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…
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…
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…
Decision on Hormone Therapy...
Will have to reconsider.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
How much chemo is too much?
Hello, I was diagnosed with stage two Invasive Ductual Carcinoma, one lymph node had cancer. I did a lumpectomy and finish 5 rounds of chemo. Three rounds of FEC and two rounds of Doectaxael. I had had a headache and dizziness for nine days now. My oncologist said to keep drinking lots of water. I am drinking over 2 liters…
So Many Changes Every day
Choosing paint colors for the walls~ Buying fuzzy kids toys & new balls~ Color my hair red trying to look pretty~ Diet all the time I want to be skinny~ Work really hard and try to move up~ Holidays at starbucks, I like the red cup~ There's a chill in the air falls on the way~ Put on clothes & get ready for the day~…
Today is Natly 15's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a fabulous day & your best year yet! Happiness & Health to you!!!! much love, Jenny
Not Much Chemo maybe?
Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing wonderfully. I just have a question about chemo. I do have an appointment with the oncologist on Thursday but I'm curious. I've only had two treatments so far. I am only in treatment for under 2 hours each time and I have a very small bag of fluid they give me and then they give me…
Today is VickiSam's Birthday!!!!!
Happy*Happy*Happy Birthday! Wishes for your BEST BIRTHDAY ever and a Happy, Healthy year! ...and Thank you for keeping all our Birthdays organized! much love today & always, Jenny
Pathology starting to come in
hello again.....Maggie here from the colorectal board ....just diagnosed in Dec with breast cancer. Decided on mastectomy ....completed just before Christmas. Today I saw my oncologist and the cancer has been staged at 1 so that's great....not related they thought to my stageIV colon cancer. Forgive me.....I am just…
Start chemo
Tuesday my 80 year old mum starts her first chemo treatment....she has been fighting breast cancer for the last 10 years .... She was doing a Hormone chemo therapy but that no longer is showing any changes...we are ready for this next journey ( well at least we think we are) any suggests to make the treatments doable...
Today is differentballgame's Birthday!
Sending BIG BIRTHDAY WISHES your way! Hope you have a fantastic day and a HAPPY * HEALTHY year! much love, Jenny
Follow up scans
I was wondering how many of you have oncologist do follow scans and who doesn't. My cancer was diagnosed nov 2014. I had bilateral mastctomy with reconstruction and lymph node removal if 15 nodes. I had 32 radiation treatments and just finished treatment New Year's Eve day. I also had a hysterectomy nov 30 due to tumors…
last year taxes with dr. bills???? help
HI, everyone. this question isn't really towards anything medical. But seeing how tax season is quickly approaching, i was wondering how does it work when i was on Disability for 6 months out of the year, and recieving disability checks. These checks, i did have taxes taken out. But what about all the dr. Bills i paid out.…
First Radiotherapy appointment today
Hi everyone. First radiotherapy appointment today and ashamed to admit that I feel really nervous. Up until this morning, I was anxious to start radiation so that I could have it over and done with as soon as possible but now that it has arrived, I am beside myself with nerves!
Jan-2008 when I GOT THE call...contact a surgeon
I have to go in to the dr office to get results from Blood tests-but i was told over the phone Jan 2008 "it's not bad, but it's not good" call a surgeon-you have DCIS. I was clueless, until I searched on line and the first word to come up was "CANCER". fast forward-Lumpectcomy 2008- radiation-tamoxifin-hysterectomy , then…
Today is deeb111's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a lovely day and a healthy year ahead filled with everyone and everything you love most! much love, Jenny
Right, but what should I do on the left?
I have two tumors in my right breast. i will have a Masectomy on that side. I'm eager to hear what you think I should do on the left side. I do have a liaison on the left, but it's not malignant. i have genitics counceling tomorrow. What would you do? Or what did you do, and how do you feel about that decision now?
Need some encouragement
I was diagnosed with TNBC in October. Just completed 4 rounds of AC and had 2nd round of Taxol yesterday. It looks like the possibility of achieveing a PCR prior to surgery is out of reach - tumor has only shrunk from 3.8 to around 3.0. Also, my case is a little unusual in that I'm TN, but my PR receptors are weakly…
Tamoxifen vs. arimidex
I'm just wondering today . . . . I switched FROM Armidex TO Tamoxifen a year ago in an attempt to see if the Arimidex had anything to do with my lack of hair. It didn't. At the time of the switch, my oncologist said Tamoxifen was good for my bones because like the uterus (which I don't have) Tamoxifen acts like estrogen on…
Herceptin and heart tissue????
I am still getting herceptin treatments. I have been getting my echos every three months. This time my doctor called and said she noticed a slight change in the results, and has now referred me to an cardiologist.. Should i be concerned? And has anyone experienced the same thing?
Miss Carol - Thank You so much for my wonderful Christmas gifts!
i received my most beautiful Christmas ornament- and See's candy gift card.. I am overwhelmed by your generosity
Started Tamoxifen
Just wondering how soon before Tamoxifen starts working. Began taking it on 27th December.
INFILATRATING DUCTABLE CANCER
My mother is been detected with INFILATRATING DUCTABLE CANCER grade 2. i'm not clear about which stage it falls under and which surgery is preferable for this kind of cancer. she has a lump of 3cms which was initially detected after second look and mamography one more lump of 9mm is been seen near the earlier lump. she…

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