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any remedy for cracked lips, due to chemo
Hi, I am done with my 4th treatment of 6. I still get the sore mouth, and and my tastebuds are nuts for about 10 days after treatment. It is so hard to eat. I am dealing with the nausea o.k, I guess, with taking 3 different nausea drugs as needed. But now the last two treatments I have been getting really bad cracked lips…
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DCIS Stage 0
Hi Diagnosed with DCIS stage 0, I was told by one of the breast surgeons that I was lucky but I do not feel lucky I have a masectomy scheduled for 2/16 with latissmus dorsal flap because the DCIS is in 2 areas of my breast, I am scared to death. Every time I think I can do this I get sick to my stomach. I have two young…
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triple negative
Hi I am new here and have not posed before. I have been diangnosed with stage 2, triple negative breast cancer. I am 58 years old and very healthy escept for my diagnosis. I have no family history except that my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer at about the same time! She has the most common form of breast cancer…
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US results shows BIRAD 3. I am Scared. Help!
Hi, I am a 19 year old girl and I have just gotten back my Ultrasound test results. This is what it says. Conclusion There are a few benign appearing breast nodules bilaterally which are probably fibroadenomas. These nodules may be followed up sonographically in 6 months time to assess for interval stability. No definite…
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Unilateral mx
Hello, new to posting. Dx March 30,2015, unilateral mx May 13 with immediate recon. Will have 2nd of 4 rounds of chemo. No rads, no nodes involved. Whew hope I said that right. Now here's my question. What is it like to have one implant and one natural breast? Will one be more bouncier for lack of a better word? Will I be…
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Just want answers
I hate to always complain but I have so many things happening that I don't know what's normal. I had bilateral mx in dec .. I had six rounds of aggressive chemo followed my six and half weeks of radiation as well as eleven more herceptin treatments. I am also on tomixifen for ten years, I am currently doing physical…
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Scared New stage 4 cancer
Hello I'm new here so I'm just learning and apologize if I don't write things correct. I'm newly diagnosed stage 4 cancer patient that's had the cancer metasited to all my bones. I've been thru most trestments and I'm unable to tolerate them all. So my oncolgist has taken me off all my meds. So the only Mede I'm on are…
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Thoughts about radiation...
Hi everyone, couple of days ago I was told by my surgeon that my oncologist wanted me to have radiation. She doesn't agree since I has just 1 node affected and it was microscopic, but my oncologist believes that is necesary. Surgeon suggested to talk to other radiologis for a second/third opinion (they talked about my case…
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Do symptoms worsen as you go through treatment
I have had my first set of chemo which the Dr's said would be the longest. I am feeling fatigue and the smell of food cooking makes me very nauseous, but other that I am feeling ok. I have heard that you feel worst after every treatment and I have also heard that the first is the worst. Any input?
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Arimidex during chemotherapy?
58 years old woman - breast cancer - (after 4x AT chemo, radiotherapy, surgery - breast and lymph node removal, ER+ tumors). Today, after a year of being cancer free, she has ovary and bone metastasis, and is taking nevalbine (vinorelbine), zoledronic acid, and arimidex (anastrozole). Last time she was in the hospital to…
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Can anyone share their opinion or personal testimony of eating apricot seeds with cancer?
I have heard good and bad things about eating apricot seeds when you have cancer, as well as, eating as a prevention. I sincerely can't understand how something raw and natural can be detimental to a fight against cancer. Any thoughts? Thank you!
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Feeling Overwhelmed
This is my first day on this site I am a Breast Cancer survivor of 3 and a half years. Just needed to see if I could talk to anyone about how I start to feel overwhelmed when I start to have to much stress and I just want to shut down. I just don't seem to be able to handle stress the way I used to and can't seem to get…
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10 years post opp
I am looking for some information about financial help with replacing my implants. I had reconstructive surgery in 2005, and I need to have my implants replaced because they are loosing shape and are "folding" when I bend or move a certain way. The problem I am facing is that I had insurance when I first had the procedure…
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depression and arimidex
Hi, I just found this site today. I'm wondering if anyone has been experiencing depression since being on Arimidex? I am an almost 2 year survivor. I had a lumpectomy in 2013 and radiation after that. I have been on Arimidex for almost 2 years now. The first year was a breeze, I suffered almost no side effects. After year…
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Struggling with the side effects of arimidex: advice please?
I've only been on arimidex for four weeks and I am wondering how I can continue. Woke up today at 3 a.m. with severe back pain-- I feel joint pain almost constantly, have a hard time standing up straight when I get out of a chair. My life is busy with 3 kids so I still keep going but at times am wincing or blinking back…
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Prosthetic Breast Forms - no cost
Hello everyone. I want to let you know of a fairly new group comprised of volunteers who knit and crochet custom breast forms. You can find more information about our prosthetic breast forms in the Member Resource Library, or you can visit www.awesomebreastforms.org to read about our 100% free breast forms. The volunteers…
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Tasha .. How are you doing ?? Please check in when time permits
You are ALWAYS on my mind ... thinking, and sending positive thoughts your direction ... Cyber hugs - and magic sprinkles ... for YOU dear one. Vicki Sam
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Has anyone heard from McMarty?
McMarty, you haven't posted in awhile. Let us hear from you, please! Hugs, Linda
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Yea 5year mammmo
Im Still dancing with NED. Downside they broke my ribs on my right side by not once but twice shoving the mammo machine very hard into my rib cage.
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Sex life 5 yrs later
Hi all, It has been so long since I have posted here, but this site was so helpful as I went through treatment and recovery, I thought I would come to you again. I am 5 years post treatment and doing well. However, I am devastated by the loss of my libido. My Gino gave me the script for the low estrogen cream with the…
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Happy Belated Birthday Pink Rose (August 7)
Hoping your day was filled with wonderful surprises and love all around! Best wishes for a happy, healthy year! -so sorry I'm a little late Jenny
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Looking for survivors that had positive nodes
I start chemo this week and locally I have not found anyone that had positive nodes. I would really love to get some positive feedback and also get a small glimpse as to what I should be preparing for. How should I expect to feel during chemo? Will I be able to work and take care of my family? How concerned should I be…
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Tissue Expanders
Can someone tell me how long tissue expanders are in place before replacing with implants?
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Terrified Of Chemo Side Effects
My oncologist wants me to have Herceptin infusion every 3 weeks for a year. He said it is almost "side effect free". Well of course I did some research and found that it has a multitude of side effects, the worst being heart damage. He also wants to add Pergeta which has its own set of side effects. Three years ago I was…
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Tamoxifen and Weight Gain
I have been on tamoxifen for the last 6 months, in that time I have gained 30 pounds and recently start having really bad leg cramps at night. And I will not even mention the hot flashes. All of this is new to me and I don't have anyone to ask for help in regards to methods to deal with the side effects. Sad parts of being…
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Today is MsGebby's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hoping your day was filled with everything wonderful! Best wishes for a fantastic year - filled with health, happiness & love all around you! Jenny
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Hard and swollen area after double mastectomy/ UPDATE
Hi, I was wondering if any of you have experienced something like this: I had a double mastectomy no reconstruction almost 3 weeks ago, the drains were removed after 9 days. Two days ago I noticed an area that is swollen and hard, no much pain; it looks darker than the rest of my skin. This swollen area is on the right…
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Chemo treatment round 2 expectations
First, thank you for all of the information that you have shared. I am going for my second treatment - Taxotere and cytoxin- for IDC tumor close to pectoral muscle. Neoadjuvant chemo to shrink away. what should be my expectations of round 2? I have read that side effects are about the same for each infusion, but should I…
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Type 1 Diabetes and chemotherapy
Recently diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, HER2+ which will likely require chemotherapy, surgery, radiation. Have had Type 1 diabetes, on insulin pump for 41 years, stage 3A kidney disease. I am concerned about kidneys and diabetes management, both high blood sugar from drugs, and low blood sugar from nausea and…
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Fibromyalgia
Has anyone out there been diagnosed with fibromyalgia while going through breast cancer and treatments. I have had a lot of pain . Bone scan looked good. I went it doctor today and he pressed on all my trigger points that about sent me through the roof. He's thinking definitely fibromyalgia. He wants me to take neurontin.…