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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.…
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newly diagnosed
HI, I'm Bev. I was diagnosed on the 13th of this month. Grade 3 aggressive ER/PR/HER2-neu positive of the right breast. Start chemo on Friday. Have chest port placed tomorrow. Have had pain on my right side chest area for a while, but no one seems concerned with it. Will have (I am assuming) tomorrow a chest x ray. How can…
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friend newly diagnosed and stage 4 - looking for help for her
I just got a Facebook message from a friend. She had her mammogram a couple weeks ago, was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a PET scan that showed mets to ribs, spine, pelvic bones, proximal femoral bones, sternum and proximal humeral bones. Right breast lit up so she'll be having an ultrasound and a bone biopsy. I don't…
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Mom has stage 4 breast cancer
My mom was diagnosed (4 years after getting stage 2 and being in remission), 1 week ago with stage 4 metastatic breast Cancer. She is incredibly positive and my Dad has a postive outlook, too. I called my sister, who lives on the other side of the country than me, and as soon as she answered she just started sobbing. I…
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It has been 2 yrs.
@ years next week since I stopped TAMOXIFN..... it was a long 5 years... Denise
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Survivors to the Summitt
Saturday was out annual Survivors to the Summit an awareness and fund raising activity for the Cancer Wellness House. It turned out to be a beautiful day. Weather was in the low 60's whrn we got to the Ski Resort about 745a. It was representing all cancers, male and female as well as families who have lost someone. We have…
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after much thinking
after much thinking i decided that this is a perfect opportunity to tell my story and let outsiders see how it is to live with cancer. I got to thinking that maybe i could help one person then it would make it worth it all. a person with or with out cancer. so i started a blog i would like to invite you guys to read it and…
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Decision Time
The newspaper had an item in it Saturday that the place where I went for chemo and still go for my follow-up appointments is closing the first part of October because of the high cost of making the building meet code (our state gets carried away with specs). This is disappointing to me because I had to travel just a half…
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Update on scan results.
NOT WHAT I wanted. Aromason has stopped working. Will either strat on Ibrace w/Aromason... The work together and the Aromason gives the Ibrace a boost to target the tumors. Tumors are growing and there are many new ones mostly on the head, breastbones and right knee which was already quite full of tumors. The tumors on t…
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OFF TOPIC annual colonscopy Monday...# 26th ---update
I have colitis and monday I go in for my 26th one-not that I am couting... ahhhh Prep is the killer , not the test. THE prep makes me feel like I imagine a junkie...hot sweats, chills, dry heaves etc...same every year for 22 yrs now...they say the prep is better this year....we'll see Denise
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Today is mommallen's Birthday * August 5 *
Sending BIG wishes your way - hope you had a fantastic day! (sorry I'm a little late posting today) And your year ahead is filled with health, happiness and love all around! Jenny
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Today is Sunrae's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a delightful day - filled with all your favorite people! ...and a year of health & happiness! Jenny
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Where you advised to get a Vitamin and Mineral check when you first found out you had cancer?
I've been doing a lot of research and I keep running across how being defiencent in Vitamins and Minerals can lead to or at least are linked to increasing the risk of cancer... http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20110429/low-vitamin-d-linked-to-aggressive-breast-cancer When you first found out you had cancer did…
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Arimidex and Pap Smears
I am a breast cancer survivor and will be a 5 year one in November of this year. I have been taking Arimidex since my last Mammosite treatment almost 5 years ago. A couple days ago I went for my annual Pap Smear. The medical assistant rushed me while I was trying to do the paperwork I knew it wasn't going to be the best…
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Tissue Expander
How long is the recovery time when tissue expanders or exchanged for implants?
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Wig reimbursement!
My fricken Insurance sucks... they said they reimburse my for the wig i bought.. even if it is out of network.... I had a prescription, and sent them all the info, reciepts, etc... And they won't give me anything.... Is there anything out there for cancer patients that can help with this.... my stupid insurance, is Cigna!…
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Post Masectomy, lymph node removal pain a year later ?
Dear all... any input would be appreciated. Last year I was diagnosed with DC IS breast cancer, on my right side. I chose to have a Masectomy, which included removal of lymph nodes under my arm. Of course, initially, I had pain in my arm pit.. no other post surgical issues.. This week the pain under my armpit has been…
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O.T. vacation-Camping
I will be away for over a week in the Adk. Mountains in NYS-NO cell service, no online (no electric) (as of Saturday) Lost to the rest of the world...boating, kayaking, fishing, biking, hiking all in peace and tranquility. I will catch up when I get back. Denise
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Question: Pre-meds for Taxol Chemo
Hi sisters, I am getting close to the day I get my first taxol treatment - on Friday. I have a concern. I heard they give you pre-meds the day before treatment, 10 steroids (WOW) to prevent allergic reaction? Anyhow, my Onco will not do this with me. I will simply go in on Friday, do my blood test, and wait to be called…
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TRIPLE NEGATIVE
I was wondering if any / how many of my sisters here are triple negative????? I am triple neg and feel I will be fighting this the rest of my life. Milly
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Today is Blownaway60's Birthday!
Happy Birthday!!!! Best wishes for a great day and your year ahead full of happiness, health & love! Jenny
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Ovary pain
I finished radiation last Thursday. I still have herceptin til end of year.. Will take tomoxifen for ten years. Have started having ovary pains. i have been in menopause because of chemo. Can anyone relate.. Thanks mary
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triple positive
I'm Bev and triple positive on ER, PR, and HER2. Anyone else out there in same boat that can share their experience? I'm grade 3, aggressive ductal. 3.2cm size. Start chemo tomorrow. Taxotere, perjeta, herceptin. Thanks!
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Today is Pattannes' Birthday!
Happy*HAPPY Birthday!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with tons of fun and lots of surprises! Jenny