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New survivor
Hello...I have been recently diagnosed with DCIS, had my surgery, now facing the decision of radiation and Tamoxifen and feel so overwhelmed with all the information and decision process. When will I stop feeling so scared and vulnerable?? I often awake with that split second and think..."boy that was a bad dream"...only…
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Recovering
I had my bilateral mastectomy Monday and came home Tues. morning. I have done so well. And for the ladies who are awaiting this surgery....I had no pain. I have taken one Tylenol since I've been home. Oh...there was soreness, but that is certainly tolerable. My nodes were clear but the tumor was bigger than first thought…
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I just got diagnosed with breast cancer
The results of my stereotactic breast biopsy indicate low grade ductal carcinoma in situ with focal intraductal papillary component and microcalcifications. The dr. is recommending a mastectomy. He thinks it is all contained. Doesn't think I will need chemo or radiation. I had colon cancer 5 years ago. And my brother had…
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I am scheduled for surgery Nov.15
I will be having a mastectomy on Thursday. How long do you think it will be for me to feel like going to work? I have an easy job in a theme park, standing, no lifting. Mostly directing people. I don't want to just sit around waiting to get better. Dr. said I will have a drain. what is that like? Thanks, Arlene
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Breast cancer biopsy
My mother was diagnosed with a suspicious something after a mammogram and ultrasound. Now the doctor wants to perform an ultrasound guided core biopsy. I was just interested before we jump into this to know where I can find studies of cancer survicors that underwent Biopsies other than excisional biopsies. I am kind of…
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We know what it's NOT...The beast!
Well, finally, after a very scary conversation with the gal from my primary care doc who said "I really can't tell you the results, I don't know how to read them...I'll send them to your oncologist...she will tell you"...(I KNOW these are an easy read...sigh...)... The results from both the mammo and the ultrasound came…
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Is it just me
I had a bilateral mastectomy on March 20th of this year so this is going to be my first winter with my new breast. Is it just me but my left breast which was the cancer breast is starting to throb now that the weather has gotten cooler. Also do you feel like sometimes you have something tied around your chest and your skin…
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I feel like I could live forever
I can finally exhale. I got the results of my PET/CT today and they were clear. I was anxious because I still had 22 nodes after chemo, that had already started traveling. Time for the naked happy dance and that glass of cheer!!! (Actually I just want to sleep now that the stress is starting to drain away) I know my…
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shoulder pain after port
Well the one good thing about having my port put in Monday is that it made me forget temporarily about the pain from my lumpectomy/sentinel node surgery (burning sensation), lol. I don't quite understand why I have shoulder pain though from the port surgery. My chemo starts Friday - a little nervous but I really would just…
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Heal magazine for Cancer Survivors
Has anyone seen the Heal magazine? It focuses on cancer survivors (only magazine that does) and from the makers of CURE. It's awesome! I received a free sample issue and signed up right away. www.healtoday.com 800-210-2873 I think you can get a discounted price of $14.95 for a year subscription if you use the promotion key…
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Heal Magazine for Cancer Survivors
Has anyone seen the Heal magazine? It focuses on cancer survivors (only magazine that does) and from the makers of CURE. It's awesome! I received a free sample issue and signed up right away. www.healtoday.com 800-210-2873 I think you can get a discounted price of $14.95 for a year subscription if you use the promotion key…
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Raise a Glass to my BC sisters...or not?
I went to a get together with a bunch of Cancer Survivors, not "just" BC, but garden variety cancers. There were about 20 of us present, and all but maybe 2 of us celebrated by having cocktails. Yes, I was among the cocktail drinkers! I am once again conflicted! ( Aren't I always??) Pre-Cancer, I remember saying that if I…
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Oct. Breast Month
Every Oct. I wear pink a lot and since I work in a MIddle School, the students are curious as to why I wear pink. This year, several of my 8th grade girls supported me by wearing pink to school on a Fri. It was a "Pink Day" in our town and people were asked to wear pink on that Fri. in support and rememberance of those who…
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Chat Tuesday at 9PM
Reminder ladies --- join us Tuesday evening at 9 in ChatRoom 2 for a breast cancer chat. I'm sure we'll end up talking about food, men and our hair at some point! Look forward to seeing you all!
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Femara to Tamoxifen ???
Well the oncologist agrees, no more Femara. The joint pain in my hands is horrid, and I have had to have a doppler on legs. Waiting for those results. He does want me to do Tamoxifen, but I am truly not sure I want to go that route either. UTERINE CANCER AS A SIDE EFFECT !! I am 65 and want a quality life for whatever time…
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Mammo done, Ultrasound...waiting...
Thank you all for your support! After 2 hours of waiting in a FREEZING room....and having my favorite appendages squished every which way, there was an ultrasound done, and now we wait for the results. My scan place has gone digital, so I could see the scans immediately, but, what do I know??? I'll keep you all posted, but…
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CTScan results
My Oncologist walked into my room after an hour and a half wait, she said, Hi there, your CTScan results are all great!!!! whew...Praise God I could have kissed her! Yes all is well, she said they looked better than the LAST CTScan to boot, I was so relieved and my friend and I hugged when she left the room, after that…
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newbie and waiting
What a way to celebrate breast cancer awareness month...finding out I have breast cancer (stage 2). Surgery on my left breast(sentinel node, lumpectomy and axillary node disection) was this past thursday. I find waiting the hardest in this process - my next visits are thursday w/surgeon and oncologist. How does one get…
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I stink!
Or at least I think I do! Not sure when exactly I noticed this, but I feel like even after I bathe, I'm just not "fresh!" Also seems like deodorants just aren't cutting it (I use mitchum)I'm 46 and chemo put me into sudden menopause (about 2 1/2 years ago) Has anyone else had this problem? What do you do about it? Help!…
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Herceptin before surgery
Good Day Ladies, Presently I am on Chemo to shrink the tumor. Has anyone taken Herceptin before surgery? Thanks Deb
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Two strikes you lose both?
why do I keep hearing from way too many people that if prior dx and then two scares (or false alarms) the only treatment option pushed is double masectomy.
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Nuts! New lump in the 'good' breast!
Well, found a lump in the non-cancer breast....having an 'ememgency' mammo tomorrow...I will keep you posted....keep your fingers crossed (3rd time is the charm????) Hugs, Kathi
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Arimidex side effects??
I am wondering if anyone else is having the problems that i am going thru. I had right mast, went thru 8 weeks of A/C and Taxol and have been on Arimidex since March. I went to both my doctors for blood work and checkups. I am now on blood pressure/fluid pill, Lipitor for colestrol, and today they told me my potassium was…
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Chat Room TONIGHT!!!!
"Chat tonight,10/30- 6pm PT, 7MT, 8CT, 9ET" Come join us for your concerns,laughs, and getting to know one another. See you in CHAT ROOM #2 at the posted times tonight, Tuesday! See you there! Cindie
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chemo, yes or no-Part II
Well I've rec'd the results of the Oncotype DX results and it shows me in the intermediate group with a score of 21-so actually, i'm on the low side of the middle group. I had made up my mind that if I my score was anywhere besides in the low risk occurence, that i was going to partake in chemo. So, that is my next…
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Low White/Red Blood Cells/Hemoglobin
Had bilateral mastectomy in Jan. 06, went thru chemo til the end of July... and radiation was finally finished Oct. 06. It's now been over a year and my red blood cells, white blood cells, and hemoglobin are still flagged low. Anybody else out there had low counts this long?
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We made it!! 16 YEARS!
16 years ago today my beau took me to the county fair. And the rest is history (and herstory...lol). We are going to dinner tonight, He brought home an armload of red roses....WOW! Hugs, Kathi
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recovery time
You ladies are wonderful and have helped me so much. I'm having a double mastectomy on the 5th of November. I realize everyone is not the same, but can anyone tell me about how long that I will be off work with just the mastectomy, if everything goes well? I have a stand up job. I cook breakfast to order and operate the…
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mastectomy, radiation and reconstruction
I had a lumpectomy Jul07, then chemo that I'll finish up in November, and then because of unclean margins, multiple tumors and 21 lymphodes involved, I'm having to go back in for a bi-lateral mastectomy. I'm told I can't have the reconstruction immediately, since I need radiation and then need to heel from radiation before…
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milk duct
I've had bc 2 times...my daughter is pregnant due in Dec...last week she found a lump in her breast(she is 26)...the doctor drained the lump but this week this is back...I'm wondering if this breast stuff will ever end...they plan on sending her to a surgeon if the lump comes back..I'm praying hard that it doesn't..but…