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PINK BUS FOR JENBEE FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY** ALL ABOARD **
Our new member JenBee has an apptmt next WED ....so we need to gas up the Pink Bus and go with her. Who can do the driving this time? I will be busy passing out the Pink Lemonade and Pink Cookies.
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Swelling during radiation
Hello! I'm new to these boards but was diagnosed in June. I had a lumpectomy June 30 - 1.8 cm tumor plus they removed a hematoma that had developed from my biopsy. Recovery from my surgery went fine and I healed well. No chemotherapy but I started radiation last week and have had six treatments so far. The treated breast…
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Today is cavediver's Birthday!
Celebrate BIG! Hope your day is everything you're wishing for! Jenny
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Feel bad for my sister
She was dx 4 months ago with IDC and DCIS. She has had a lumpectomy and has another 2 weeks of radiation. I have stage iv., and have brother w/CLL and Small cell Lymphoma, also have other brother w/ whatever. He has said CLL, or nothing, h e is sick but evasive so who knows. I sent her a really pretty dainty bracelet with…
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Not sure which option to take?
I had invasive ductal carcinoma. The surgeon did a lumpectomy. The pathology report came back that the margin was clean but out of the one centimetre margin .05 was DCIS . it is high grade comedo and has dead cells. He doesn't know how Much Is in the right breast. He wants to do a re-excision and then have me do radiation…
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☺RADIATION TREATMENT ☼☼☼ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS☻ PART TWO
This thread is a continuation of the original one to help anyone who has questions about radiation treatments and would like a bc survivor who has been thru it to give you some of their experiences and and advice. But please, always do what your own radiation oncologist tells you to do. As I have found out, they do vary in…
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Help Please! two different surgeons, 2 different procedures, what to do???
i just completed my visit with a second surgeon for reconstruction. Both of them have two different procedures on what they want to do... Now i am so confused! Please i hope someone can help to give me some good advice. First, here is my situation. I am having chemo right now, and will be finished with my 6th and last…
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waiting on biopsy results and scared
I went for my first mammogram (I'm 41) and got the dreaded call back the next morning . I went a week later hoping they would say everything was ok, but instead I had to have an ultrasound. Then a biopsy two days later. I had the biopsy a week ago tomorrow. The doctor's didn't give me any insight on what they thought. The…
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Hello... Looking for someone to talk to
Just looking for someone to talk to... Been feeling down lately and could really use some support. thank u all
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Breast infection
Five weeks after lumpectomy and breast reduction. Am having pain, redness, infection in one breast. Pain is disrupting day to day activities. Been going on for 3 weeks. Anybody else have this problem?
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Biopsy Results are in!
The biopsy results have come in and it is NEGATIVE!!!! They found that there is an area of tissue growth and they want me back for another MRI in 6 months...I guess they want to watch that area... Thank you everyone for all your help, thoughts and prayers while I walked this scary road! All of you are fighters! I will be…
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Nipple update!
Hi girls I saw my plastic surgeon today and discussed nipple reconstruction and reduction of his magnificent handy work. Nipple first-as my natural nipple is rather small, flat and altogether insignificant[poor wee thing] he has suggested tattoo only. As he said if I don't like it I can always get more done. As for my…
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AM I THE ONLY ONE DISGUSTED WITH THESE POSTS THAT ARE SPAM?
I do hope the wonderful ladies with this CSN will find out how to stop these terrible people who have been attacking our Board......it is a shame they can't be deleted.
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breast cancer drains after mastectomy
I've read a lot of comments about the drains after surgery being difficult. Can anyone elaborate on what to expect? My double mastectomy is slated for mid October. Also can you elaborate on pain, recovery period, and what you probably cannot do the first week? Thinking of having someone be with me (move in) first week to…
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Not diagnosed yet...but not expecting good news
About a week ago I discovered a lump about the size of a walnut in my right breast. I'm later 40's and my mother had breast cancer which spread to her bones. Usually I am good about breast self exams, but I just finished moving cross country for my husband's job, sending my son off to college and handling everything on my…
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Reconstruction options
Wondered if anyone would give their opinion on the type of reconstruction they decided on. I am 40 years old and fairly thin but PS sàid I could probably do a lat flap.its either that or implants. I have read the pros and cons as written by the cancer websites but would like to hear some real opinions from those that have…
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Casting for Recovery -
I found out a little while ago that I got accepted for the Retreat in Valentine, NE in Oct.! For those of you who do not know of Casting for Recovery - it is a National Organization for women who are BC survivors. It is a weekend for fellowship and learning about flyfishing and meeting other BC survivors in a safe Retreat…
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way back MY dr never used the word cancer to me when told results of biopsy
I am curious-I have read here many say "when the Dr said the Cancer word" My dr told me my test (biopsy) results over the phone (2008) He said "OH, it is not bad but NOT good" YOU have "DCIS"! That was it-I got off the phone and put in DCIS and CANCER POPPED up like i was slapped in the face..that is HOW I found out i had…
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How long did you wait for biopsy results?
I am going tomorrow for another breast MRI and biopsy. How long does it normally take to get results? This is going to be a long wait :-(
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Sore throat, tongue and diarrhea
Hi Everyone, I had my first treatment on Monday and have gone from nausea and constipation to a very irritated throat, tongue, queasy, and diarrhea. Has anyone experienced this? Any suggestions?
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I HATE TAXOTERE!!!!!
Tomorrow is another chemo day and I am not looking forward to it.... I am a newbie to this discussion site, but not a newbie to cancer. I was diagnosed January 22 of this year, just a few months after my 27th birthday. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma 3.5 inches in diameter, Estrogen Pos, Progest Pos, HER 2 Pos, negative nodes,…
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Breasrt mets to bones
8 months ago I was found out my cancer was back in my bones, I live alone, as much as I hurt my depression is harder, cause my dr can give me no kind of life span & I am in pain most of thr time. Anyone else feel this way? Alone stage 4 & depressed not a good combo. Help being alone sucks. Anyone want to tlak. Email me…
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Breast reconstruction surgery?
Hi all, Just looking into getting reconstruction. I am going for my last chemo the 29th... My surgeon wants to do both full masectomy, and my implants removed, with new implants put in. I Have IDC with her2 so i will be doing herceptin after my surgery for the remainder of my year. I am stage 3A I have question about…
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DCIS
I am new to this site. I was diagnosed April 15 with DCIS. I had a double mastectomy on May 5. Is there anyone that has had DCIS?
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IDC, BRCA +, bilateral mastectomy in 2 weeks
IDC, BRCA +. Bilateral mastectomy scheduled in 2 weeks. Preop apts with breast surgeon and plastic surgeon next week. The following week apt with OB/GYN ONC to discuSS ovaries and tubes removed. So overwhelmed. ER +, PR- and still waiting on HER 2 results. Can anyone advise. So emotional right now. Thanks. B
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Hi i have post treatment aching hurting and weakness. Have been told that it could b nerve damage.
Have had this the whole time after and during tx. would love to here if anyone experience this. have been tested for fibromyalgia and other nerve issue but nothing showed. would love to hear from anyone experiencing these same things. doesnt seem to matter if its in morning noon or night. just therre most of the time. i am…
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Today is Aysemari's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending BIG wishes your way - hope you have a wonderful day! Jenny
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Happy Belated Birthday JuJuBezz! (Sept 7)
Hope you had a fantastic day - and your year ahead is filled with happiness, health & love! Jenny
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Great article generating Breast Cancer Awareness
Hello, I am Pam Labelle, and I am a Breast Cancer Survivor. I am new to the site and wanted to share an article I think could be useful to women around the U.S. The article is called: 186 Centers offering Free Mammograms & Free Breast Cancer Screening Across the U.S. Link:…
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Scared might have breast cancer
Hi, my name is Amanda and I'm 41 years old. I was having some pain in my right breast and I have complexed cysts in left. I went for my annual mammo and was sent for an ultrasound due to "severe density". The radiologist found some small cysts in right breast but was not content with his findings and sent me for an MRI…