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So sad
I know everyone here must have dealt with feelings of loss when you've lost a breast, or both or even part of one. I was wondering, does it get easier? It's 3 months post-mastectomy and reconstruction and I'm pleased with the results so why do I feel so sad? I'm back at work, and everyone has been great (I work with nurses…
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Mastectomy this Tuesday (39y)
First of all I wanted to thank you all for listening and replying to my previous message. It really helps knowing that you all are here for support. Your prayers and words are really appreciated! I am very stressed because my 81 year old mom broke her right arm (same side as her mastectomy and nodes removal). She is in so…
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I'll try to be here more....sorry!
I have been so busy with both my ex and daughter's final arrangements, AND trying to work, that I KNOW I have be letting you all slide. I really DO care for you all, but sometimes, well, other things are on top. I DO lurk on occasion, but just don't seem to have any insight to share.... I am coming out of my 'funk', people…
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Looking for a new Treatment for my Daughter/Dealing with BC
I am new to this format and website and like most of you looking for answers and willing to help if I can. My Daughter, (Maria) and myself and family have been attempting to get her well for over 4 years. Just to give you a brief background on Maria's (and our) battle with Breast Cancer. Approximately 4 and 1/2 years ago…
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Trying to choose lumpectomy or mastectomy
I only have the weekend to decide. I am afraide that they won't get it all if I only have the lumpectomy and I don't want to do radation.
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Dying the New Hair
Is one allowed to dye their hair when it grows in or put a rinse in it? Somebody please let me know. ireneincordova
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5 years
this oct. it will be 5yrs yea!!!!! i had bilat mas and reconstruction trans flap. 6 months after the chemo i had a stem cel transplant. i feal great. my girls have left the house, they are in college. very quiet place except my husband and the dog. the only problen that i do have is my feet, they hurt so bad i massage my…
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THANK YOU to all those that responded to me
Thank you for all of you that responded to me. You are angels. A bad day for me started with a follow up sonogram and they saw a tumor in my left breast. I am headed to my mom's oncologist next week. I just wanted to send all my prayers and love to those that took the time to give me a little piece of themselves. thank you
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THANK YOU to all those that responded to me
Thank you for all of you that responded to me. You are angels. A bad day for me started with a follow up sonogram and they saw a tumor in my left breast. I am headed to my mom's oncologist next week. I just wanted to send all my prayers and love to those that took the time to give me a little piece of themselves. thank you
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THE WAY I FEEL (right or wrong) after my mom's Cancer diagnosis
The way I feel: Is this normal? I feel alone. I feel I want to isolate myself from others and everything. I dont want to hear the following right now: 1. Well, your mom's older and has lived a full life 2. If you are a Christian, you need to act like one and remember God's plan (Timing also includes religion, and there is…
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Surgery
I am wrapping up my radiation. I have completed 24 of 33 treatments. I have only one more for the entire breast and then 8 boost treatments. I have been fortunate that I have had no skin reactions, just low energy levels. On a down note, I probably have mentioned that I have to have my ovaries out in a couple of weeks. I…
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breast cancer
My mother had a radical masectomy with reconstruction 3 weeks ago. Her nipple looks very black and I am worried. I am also very worried of the possibilities of chemo or not. Her doctor is not sure right now and was taking her info to a panel for a second opinion. Her cancer was in 2 lymph nodes and was 1.5 I feel very…
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chemo or not? someone pls advise
My mother had a radical masectomy 3 weeks ago with reconstruction. However her nipple looks really black and i am worried. Her doctor is taking her info to a panel to decide on chemo since only 2 nodes were affected but otherwise she is clean (invasive was only 1.5). We are nervous and undecided about chemo. Someone have…
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Confused
I was diagnosed on Jan 4..had mastectomy Jan 17. Have appt. to see oncologist Feb 8. I have been reading all of your helpful info but I am still so confused. I have already made mistakes...did not search for best surgeon...took my primary care Dr's referral. Guess I was in shock :-) There was no cancer in the nodes and I…
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Transitioning from surrealism to reality
I spent all day on Wednesday downtown at the hospital, signing forms, getting three hours of pre-admission testing, plus a chest x-ray, and then three hours of the PET/CT scan. Almost passed out during the prep for the PET, because of the glucose injection. I hate needles. I hadnt eaten since 3:00 PM the previous day, and…
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Terrified of Taxol!
Please share with me your experiences with Taxol. I need all info especially the bad side effects. If you had absolutely no problems at all, I'd love to hear that too. I have Breast CA, been in Tx. since Dec. I have completed 2 cycles of AC only to be followed by Taxol with Herceptin. I am not liking at all some of the…
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Side effects of Aromasin
I am a survivor of 3 years. I was taking tamoxfin. My doctor changed me over to Aromasin and now I am have complete body and joint pain. I work in retail and stand on my feet for 8 hours a day 5 days a week and this is just killing me. I have talked to my doctor and she has told me to try and work through it as this is the…
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Will be 4 yrs cancer free this year
Hello my name is Marilyn and my scar on my left has been hurting where my breast was removed I don't know if it is the cold weather . But since I don't have any breasts how do I know what to look for . Does any one have a problem with their scar hurting when it gets cold . I know I shouldn't let fear get me but after going…
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hi
I want to be the 30000 post! -Michael
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nipple reconstruction
Im so looking foward to the topping on the cake as if this really matters. No it does not. Has any one ever had this done with light bulb suction under arm where all my lymph nodes were taken out. Im scared that it might disrupt lyphm system but i do have a little of what they call dog ears under arms that bothers me. And…
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Is the beast back again?!?
Hello again, Just need to vent a bit today - My first mammo since the big "C" a year ago is coming up on Feb 9th and I was already nervous of the outcome, naturally. A few weeks ago I started having pain in the same breast - It's been getting progressivly worse each day. My husband says to bump up my appt but what…
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Half way there
I haven't posted in a while but I wanted to give you an update. A/C is finished (YAAA) I. was very fortunate that I'd only "lose" about 2 1/2 days after each treatment and that was to what my doctor I I have given the medicial term " feeling yucky"--not really sick,just blahh. Doc says it's more of a reaction to coming off…
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3 months-----still good!!!!
Went for my second 3-month post-cancer checkup today....STILL NED on BOTH!!!! NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!! Hugs, Kathi
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Gum problems
I finished A/C treatments in December. I have always had healthy teeth and gums and had a checkup right before I started treatment. Anyway, since then my gums are a mess. They don't bleed or anything but they seem to be loose. When I floss, some of my gums will actually pull away from my teeth! It has to be from the chemo.…
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newly diganosed
I just went through my second surgery for a lumpectomy and the doctor called and stated there is more cancer. I am scared as to what is going to happen to me next? anyone gone through this?
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Finished A/C and Now . . . .
Hi Everyone, Last week I had my 4th and final A/C infusion; I seem to have survived it! I'm 55 pounds lighter (since mastectomy), still bald and eyebrowless, but HEY! I'll be starting Aromasin in a few weeks (I'm 57, way past menopause, and ovaries were removed 10 years ago). Months ago I had genetic testing done at the…
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When they open you up to do surgery, does the air make whatever cells are leftover, hiding, more of
Is that an old wives tale? Have you ever heard of that? Thanks, Prayerangel
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4th time having B/C...have questions...
Hi all, Had 2 mastectomies, 2 yrs. apart. Had A/C & Taxol chemo & radiation. 4 yrs. later, 3rd occurence, right in middle of my chest. Not attached to anything, had surgery and radiation. Now, 2 mos. later, I can feel it growing again. Don't want to do chemo, if it's offered, I see my oncologist in 2 days. I'm guessing I…
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What if you don't get good news?
I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in June. I did the chemo 4 AC combo, 4 Taxol, then I did the surgery--partial mastectomy with lymph node disection. Breast clear--1 out of 8 lymph nodes has residual cancer. Now I am doing the radiation. But before I started the radiation they told me to do another CT scan. Turns…
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The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-a-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. Vote with your breasts.. The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National…