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2 years after surgery - considering reconstruction
I have just passed my two year mark from surgery. March 22, 2007, just found this site recently, but it would have been great to have known about it thru the surgery, chemo and radiation. Had a partial mastectomy. I did have a positive attitude throughout, but sometimes the information your doctors give you just isn't…
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head-covers
As some of you may have read ... my hair came out in clumps Saturday and I had a friend shave what was left. It honestly doesn't bother me. I think I can handle almost any side effect from the chemo ... as long as there is NO nausea. Anyway ... a few weeks ago I ordered a "Moopy Hat" (she looks much cuter in it than I do)…
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Please read/respond...
It's been almost two weeks since my first chemo treatment and I've been getting dark spots on my face. It started on the right side and now it's starting on the left side. Is this normal?? I do appreciate the one person who responded to my previous posting, but I really want to know other experiences. I read on one of the…
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Radiation bad effects????
I finished my 8th radiation treatment today for breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy, but, did not allow them to take any lymph nodes, so, they are doing that area too. I have to take 37. So far..so good. My skin seems ok. Can anyone tell me when the burn comes or if there are other side effects? I went thru this in 85 and…
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How do you deal with being tired all the time?
I had a lumpectomy and now am in radiation. I've had 7 radiation treatments, not too bad, my skin turns red but is "tan" by the next session. My biggest problem is being tired all the time. Probably because I can't sleep through the night even with Ambien I wake up 3 to 4 times and am up for good around 4. Which means I'm…
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reconstruction for the 2nd time
Tomorrow I go for my second reconstruction. The 1st ruptured about 1 month ago. Boy was I surprised. I was never told that could happen. I had saline and my doc feels the scar tissue caused it to rupture. That is the one downside to implant reconstruction. I will say that the recovery was very easy when I had it done the…
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Dry itchy skin
I have very dry itchy skin. I'm not having radiation yet ... so it can't be that. I've had two taxol/herceptin infusions ... but I don't know if it's that ... or what. Maybe it's just the weather ... I'm trying to drink a lot of water ... and slapping on the lotions and creams ... but my skin still feels creepy-crawly. Any…
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Has anyone gotten a Second Opinion on Pathology Slides after surgery for DCIS?
Had my surgery for DCIS on 2/20,went back to work 10 days later. Pathology report said I have multi focal spots,high grade & close margins. Surgeon told me we will discuss what is next & decide whether or not he must go back in. I got the written copy of the report & tried to make sense of it but SO CONFUSED!!! My appt is…
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my choice to do chemo????
I met with my medical oncologist Thursday. I thought she was going to tell me I needed chemo, or tell me I didn't. But the ball is back in my court. I can 'choose' chemo if I want. I'm healthy and she says I'm an excellent candidate for chemo. I think that means I could handle the side effects, not necessarily that I would…
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Oncotype score
I just read in someone's post: "My Oncotype score was a 14 so I don't have to go through Chemo" What is an oncotype score? Lisa
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Rest of the pictures of the new ohilly
Okay, here are the rest of the photos of me with my new hairdo (they could not all fit on one post). Ohilly Back Right Top
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nipple tattooing
I am supposed to have my nipple tattooing done next week. Can someone tell me what to expect? Ohilly
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The new ohilly
Okay, sisters: here it is: the new ohilly! Please note that I followed all your suggestions about lightening my hair color and putting highlights. I also use Toppik, a concealer which covers the thin spots. I'm soliciting your feedback! I'm pretty happy with it myself, just a little worried that it will get worse (more…
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Rest of the pictures of the new ohilly
Okay, here are the rest of the photos of me with my new hairdo (they could not all fit on one post). Ohilly Back Right Top
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Help...
Since having my first treatment on March 19th I haven't been able to really eat. It's only been one day when my stomach wasn't doing flip flops. I can't eat ice cream all day & everyday, so I need some suggestions...I've tried rice, soup, noodles and TUMS. Everything seems to irritate my stomach and keeps me up at night…
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Finally recommended to a Radiation Oncologist!
Surgeon referred me to Rad Oncologist at follow up visit. Rad Onc is sending me for Bi-Lateral MRI b/c margins are close & High Grade. Also recommends RE-Excision/plus Radiation about a month afterwards. MRI is this Friday! Has anyone had an MRI following surgery & a RE-Excision??
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MD Anderson Cancer Center ORLANDO - DIEP Reconstruction
Is anyone familiar with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando? I am planning a visit to Dr. Lee and Dr. Klein there in regard to the DIEP Flap reconstruction surgery and bilateral mastectomy. I was diagnosed with ILC in February and need a bilateral mastectomy. My surgeon here says Dr. Lee is the best. So, I am going to…
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Facial skin
It's just over a week since my first chemo treatment and I've been getting black spots on my face. It started on the right side and now it's starting on the left side. Is this normal?? Also, I wanted to ask...I want to try some beans, maybe pinto, with rice but I am scared. Can anyone tolerate beans??
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head shaving and lost my cool
I had my second treatment yesterday 3/24 and then this morning in the shower hair was coming out fast and furious. I had already gotten my hair cut short before I started chemo but now the head shaving is my next step tomorrow at 1pm. I had a rough morning because I was not in control of what was happening. I was in…
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breast reconstruction
would love to hear from some one who has had reconstruction as i am thinking of going for it
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Femara hair thinning
I have been doing more and more research into the causes of my hair thinning, which was diagnosed as underlying female pattern baldness accelerated by the chemo by a dermatologist. The more I read, the more I think Femara is the culprit: I had STRONGLY estrogen positive bc, and of the three drugs (Aromasin, Femara, and…
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I figured it out/it's the Femara
I knew what that dermatologist told me cannot be right, that I had underlying female pattern baldness that was unmasked or accelerated by the chemo. Why: 1.) there is no history of baldness in my family 2.) I had very thick hair prior to the chemo I have done my own research and now talked to many other women, and I am…
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Drugs Before Chemo
I need your expert opinion in regards to the drug(s) that you need to take before starting Chemo. I will be starting mine on April 1 (Wed) and I tried to call Dr's Office but he is on vacation til March 31, 2009. I was talking to my boss this afternoon as she had BC last year. During our conversation she asked me the…
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Evista for ADH (atypical ductal hyperplasia)
My Breast surgeon did a BX/and excisional bx which diagnosed ADH in my breast and then sent me over to an Oncologist to discuss Hormonal TX. We discussed it at length and after much thought I decided to try Evista rather than tamoxifen. Do we have any members in here either taking tamoxifen or evista for ADH? I would not…
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?? I think I'm catching a cold
I think I'm catching a cold. Will I still have treatment if I have a cold?
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Breast cancer
Diagnosed with breast approx three months ago two different tumors, surgery is scheduled for Tuesday double masectomy, is it normal to experience tenderness in the "sick" breast?
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Chemo is not for me...
I don't know what or how to feel right now. All I do is cry. I don't want to go through anymore treatments and I'm really at the point where I might be at work instead of my next treatment. I'm on day 4 after chemo and I do know that it's not as bad as it could be. I have not puked...I had a queazy stomach since the…
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Oh No!!!!!!! What did I do this time?????????
I chained up the Alsatian and answered the door yesterday morning thinking it was the mail-lady (it's my birthday April 1st) BUT...It was the Jehovas.......Last time they called in was during my chemo and I'm ashamed to admit I was completely inebriated (Pissed out of my skull) at 10am. Anyway, the nice lady remembered me…
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Bilateral Mastectomy & DIEP Reconstruction
I am 50 years old and was diagnosed in Feb with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)... I live in Florida for the past 8 years - I am originally from New York... I am having a bilateral mastectomy and possibly DIEP reconstruction.. I have decided to go back to New York for my surgery. I have appointments the first week of…
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Replacement Parts, On the way!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, Again... I contacted the Canadian Cancer Society today and they are sending me out a free Prothesis kit!!!!!!!!!.. Hey I might be able to look almost normal again!, They also told me where and when to get measured up for... "the real thing"..Do they mean coke?.. I hope this free "Falsie" weighs as much as my 40D or…