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I need some advice for panic
Hi. I received some unexpected news from my most recent mammogram/ultrasound/stereotactic biopsy that my right breast mass is intraductal carcinoma. I've tried to calm myself down and even saw my surgeon 2 days ago and immediately after that I felt somewhat relieved, even though he explained all the different possible…
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Breast Reduction Surgery after BC
If you have seen my posts you may know that I had BC in 2000 and discovered a recurrence this year in April. It came back to my spine. Treatment is coming along. Haven't been able to stablize the tumor markers yet but the hot spots seem to be resting. Okay ... my question is... has anyone had breast reduction while being…
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chemo first, mastectomy, radiation
Diagnosed Sept. '05 - Invasive ductal carcinoma, right breast 5cm tumor; my breast surgeon recommended AC then T; mastectomy; radiation then tamoxifin. Any one been down the neoadjuvant road? I finished my AC, few side effects, now I've begun T. My oncologist said, because I've done chemo before surgery, it will be…
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Diagnosed with DCIS, ER+, PR+ and HER 23%. I have had two opinions for treatment
Diagnosed with DCIS, ER+, PR+ and HER 23%. I have had two opinions for treatment and they are both different. One scheduled a lumpectomy right away and discussed chemo and radiation. The other wants to do genetic testing and then if my genetic test comes back + to do a double mastectomy. I have thought and thought about…
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StageIII Her2+++ /Est-/Pr-
Hi, I am 37yrs. old and recently diagnosed at stageIII b/c. I am totally frightened of what the future holds and I am finding great comfort on this website. I guess I am reaching out to see if anyone has been diagnosed as Her2+++. It seems to be a stinky situation to be in. (as is all b/c diagnosis.) Thank you to all you…
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Diagnosed with DCIS? Advise Anyone???
I've recently been diagnosed with Stage 0 DCIS. The tissues in my lump were tested normal - the fluid in my lump/cyst was tested for early stages of DCIS. During the needle biopsy, they extracted the entire tissue through sampeling and drained all the fluid. Looking for advise on what I should be feeling right now? I'm…
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Weight loss after all this?
Hi! I'm 6 months out from radiation (35 treatments)after left mastectomy (3B, lobular, HER neu)12 chemo treatments (8 A/C,4 taxol), currently on Femara. During all this I've gained about 45 pounds, and I would really like to lose them. I am a lifetime member at weight watchers, but I just can't seem to get back into weight…
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Getting pregnant after BC treatment
I am 35 years old and was diagnosed with stage II BC in June 2005. I just completed 4 cycles of EC and am starting the last 4 of Taxotere. The onc has me taking Zoladex to protect my ovaries and reduce estrogen production while taking the chemo. Once that is done, I have about 5 weeks of radiation treatments. Since the…
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Prayer and Meditation
There's a wonderful resource on healing from a spiritual perspective: http://www.brother-aleksei.org/ It's non-sectarian, nondenominational; and it's very easy to read and understand. It has helped me a lot. There is hope. Shannon
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to be alarmed or not?
I just joined to ask a question, i am getting no headway w/ the obs. I am 29 and have been having problems w/ breasts. I have been getting infected hair follicals continuously. They ooze a white puss and i have discharge from nipples. I also have blood from the nipples too at times. I have lymphnodes that are enlarged from…
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6 tx AC/5FU - anyone else??
I was diagnosed with stage 2 at age 36. My tumor was 2.5 cm, ER+, PR-,high grade, no positive nodes. I was given 6 infusions of AC combined with 5FU. I do not know anyone else who received AC and 5FU together. Can anyone help me understand this? Did you get 6 infusions of AC and 5FU, and why? Everyone else I know who was…
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Breast cancer as secondary cancer to childhood Hodgkins?
Looking for other Hodgkins survivor's that have been diagnosed with breast cancer caused by radiation from earlier HD treatment. I have been in remission from HD for 18 years. I found a lump in my breast and will have it biopsied next week. I would be interested in corresponding with anyone in similar circumstances.…
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Alternative approaches with surgery?
Newly diagnosed with stage 1 or stage 2 breast cancer. I want to fight this thing. My family history is very bad. My sister and grandmother both diagnosed young with breast cancer and both died young due to reoccurrence of breast cancer. What else can I do besides the surgery, chemo and radiation??
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Early Detection Scare
Looking for advice on what to expect on a recent needle biopsy. Looking for sisterhood guidance. I'm 37 and in a premenapausal stage.
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Her2+++
Just a quick note to thank you for responding to my question. I am truly so scared and need some kind of reassurance that surviving this disease will be possible. I have a wonderful husband and two terrific kids I need to fight for! Thanks again and God's Blessings to all
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Swelling and Numbness from Mastectomy
I had a mastectomy in 2002. Recently I have been experiencing numbness and smelling under my arm and on my back right behind my underarm. Has anyone else experienced the? Is it normal or should it be checked into? It comes and goes based on my activities. It is worse when I use the arm more.
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Should I worry?
I have been doing well since July of 2003. Going to the Oncologist regularly, etc. Recently I have been subjected to continuous bouts of the runs for the past month. Should I call my doctor?
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open up radition side???
Has anyone opened up their radition side? I've been through the works and need some more surgery, long story short, I need some advice, my radioligest says NO, Plastic surgeion says Fine, I just need to get adjusted and I might go bigger on both sides but afraid of my chest wall not being able to handel bigger emplants…
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Makeup that stays on?
My best friend is having a problem with face make up staying on and doesnt want to go out. She is having such self image issues presently and I would love to try to help her with this. She sweats like crazy.Any suggestions for a good brand? Thanks for any help insane_medic@hotmail.com
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shame
Hi everyone, I need some really good honest advice. I have 3b breast cancer, and already finished triple dose chemotherapy (4 kinds) and radiation. SInce it's all been over, I've been in the hospital twice for dehydration and am still anemic. My POTS syndrome has gone from mild to chronic which means I black out every…
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stage 4 & husband of 25 years left me
I am so disappointed, shocked, hurt and angry that my husband of 25 years would do this to me. I am seeing a shrink and am on meds but feel like my whole world is falling apart. I have no other family here and kids have left for college. I really feel alone. Has anyone experienced this?
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breast swelling
To anyone who may be able to help. I finished Radiation treatment on July 21st 2005. 6 weeks later I noticed that the breast that had had the Lumpectomy on was increasing in size. I had a check up appointment with my Radiologist who just didn't seem interested in my concern. I have bought an expensive sports bra as several…
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What R Side effects of Radiation
Im just wondering what side effects there are with Radiation? What can I do to make the day better & how to gain my appetite back? Thanks
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ME!
I was wanted to know who I can contact about getting information about Breast Cancer sent to me at my home address?.....TY!
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Thank you
Thank you to all who responded to my question regarding experiences on TAC. Today I start my own personal experience with it. How does this work...if I click on reply next to a response does my reply actually go to the person I write it to? I am new to this site and am not sure exactly how the e-mail works. Thanks again to…
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Just diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer
I have a feeling I won't know how bad my condition really is until after surgery? The pathology report is scary: Left breast: infiltrating moderately differentiated duct carcinoma, associated with ductal carcinoma insitu, intermediate grade. Right breast: Lateral: Moderately differentiated invasive ductal carcinoma. Ductal…
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IDC South of the Equator
Hi you ladies out there! I've been trying to get online for some time now, but am not very up-to-date on technology. Maybe this won't get through either. I like the support system that has been set up and am hoping to benefit from your experience in these issues. I have been living in a developing country for many years…
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herception with clean nodes?
hi, I am wondering if anyone that did not have nodal involvement or mets has taken heception? I had stage 2 ductal tumor size 1.8cm. Her2 + as well as er/pr +. Bilateral mastectomy w/reconstruction, 4 rounds of AC and tamoxifen. Now my oncologist is pushing herception for 1 year. Everything I read says it is used for her2+…
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Stomach Aches
Has anyone had cramps or stomach aches that last for more than a day? Any ideas besides Milk of Magnesia or stool softeners?
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Take Dogs for a walk and Still
Hello my Chemo Doctor said for me to exersize well I have been taking Copper and Roxie for 1 and 3/4 mile walk and still tires me out and I cant tell any difference at all because I still feel tired .Does any one feel tired after they walk or exersize also or is it just in my mind. I'm Trying to exersize like my doctor…