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number of lymphnodes removed
Typically, how many lymphnodes are removed during a mastectomy, when there is no cancer in the lymph nodes and the sentinel node procedure was done? not sure if I asked that correctly, but here it goes. Thanks, Sue
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Hi all again
I hope everyone has had a good christmas and a happy new year. I have a question.Has anyone ever had a bone on the middle of the spine to swell and ach like a tooth ache? I thought I pulled something in my back because it feels better now just tender.I went to the normal dr, today and he wants a bone scan done.He says it…
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removal of port
Hello everyone, I was wondering if there is much pain involoved with this procedure. I have had my port for a year and half and it has bothered me every day and can't wait to get it out. Has anyone else had trouble with their port? They have not been able to get blood returned for the past 6 months and I have finished my…
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Celebrating treatment end
Hello, My onc recommends going on a trip or having some sort of celebration when I'm finished with treatments (5 more taxol followed by 6 weeks radiation) to kick off the start of a new phase in my life. What have you done to celebrate this? Any pointers or ideas? I live in the Seattle area if it makes a difference.…
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problems-reconstruction
I had a TRAM flap done 2 months after my mastectomy, while still in the hospital the vesssels were swollen and didn't work so they removed it. A month later we were to try again with the hip tissue and vessel from the leg, when I woke up I had a implant. So he said the vessels in the breast didn't look good yet to connect…
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lymphedema concerns
Has any of your doctors okayed the activity of bowling? I returned to bowling, but traded my 12 pound ball for an 8 pound ball. However, I am nervous about getting lymphedema. My doctor seems to think anything goes, but sometimes I wonder. Thanks for reading what seems a trivial post. Sue
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Had my neuro consult
Just a quick update. I saw the neurologist yesterday. After an evaluation he believes everything is OK but because of family history (mom and grandparents) of strokes and TIA's, he ordered a brain scan and sonos of coratid and cranial arteries. If it all comes back fine he may just suggest taking a baby asprin daily. I had…
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TRAM vs. DIEP
I was diagnosed at age 36 with DCIS with small invasive margins (5mm) in March, 2000. I underwent lumpectomy and radiation. My oncologist has recommended preventative bilateral mastectomies as I have family history bc. I want to do reconstruction at the same time. I am considering subcutaneous mastectomies to keep my own…
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Nipple Survey
Hi, I am taking a nipple survey.... I am in the middle of my reconstruction and am at the point where I have to make a decision about getting nipples or not. Please share your experience, whether you got them or not and If anyone got new nipples... can you please tell me if you like them or not and if you had tattoos done…
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Hey..just checking in
Hey guys..I have been so terribly horribly busy with the new job. The training was grueling, but, the actual job is not possible to do, the goals are too unrealistic. January, this month, is my first month on the job out of training and our goal was to have 350k in loans and I will have close to 1.5 million so I can do it,…
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What is going on with the swelling!
OK I finished a 12 week round of tazotere 2 weeks ago. I had some swelling in my left (surgery/no nodes) that I figured was the start of lymphadema so I got my oncologist to set me up with a physical therapist. Cool - No, that all happened over the last 2 days. Now, today I come home from work and my ankles are HUGE! What…
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Shoulder/Back Pain
Hi, I sometimes experience a pain that takes my breath away behind my shoulder blade on my mastectomy side. It feels like a muscle cramp, but it last for a long time. I have to twist and turn to get rid of the pain, it feels like someone has a hold of the muscle and is squeezing it. Tonight I have a pain in what feels like…
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PAIN AFTER MASECTOMY QUESTION
My dad had a mas.2 years ago they didnt remove any muscle just tissue now has been having pain it takes his breath away has huge lump of scar tissue has anyone had this problem and if so is there a cream he can put on it? Kodi
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No New Cancer
I'm pleased to report that my wire biopsy came back benign!!!! I have calcifications in my left breast (had mastectomy on right side) and had a stereotatic then a wire. I've read what has been posted about wires. The doctor quoted mine as a biopsy from Hell! Apparently the area she had to get to and the location of the…
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anemia and arimindex
I have beem on arimindex for about two years following mast Recently blood tests show me to be anemic and i was put on iron while they do additional tests. Am curious..has anybody else had this happen? Dr. doesnot think it is related to arimiex...any thoughts what it could be? Thanks for any input.
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Hair Thinning
Is anyone experiencing hair thinning as a result of taking Arimidex? I know that being thrown into Menopause prematurely is also contributing to this issue, but my Oncologist reports that some of his other patients on this protocol are experiencing this same side effect. The thinning is occurring primarily at the hairlines…
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Pain-shoulder, back, arm, TramFlap
Hello all! I have a question about any experiences with pain, seemingly in the muscle and perhaps related to a vertebrae out of place. The pain in the scapula (on mastectomy/Tram side) started when I was pregnant. Since the birth, I've had shooting pains in the Tram, in the armpit on the same side (where a one cm. tumour…
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lymphedema
I am 2 1/2 yrs out from diagnosis and right before Thanksgiving I started having problems with my arm swelling. The drs thought it might just be from an infection but after 2 rounds of antibiotics the swelling hasn't changed. I am suprised that lymphedema is just now occuring. Has anyone else experienced this type of delay…
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Tumor Marker Going Up
In July my tumor marker was at 18. In November it was 28, and in December it was 31. At first doc said don't worry it was still in normal range. My husband called back concerned because of increase, and now I am scheduled for CT & Bone Scans as well as mammogram. I am scared to death. I finished chemo last January 14th &…
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Has anyone heared from Hummingbird?
I have been in nursing school with a few weeks off so I thought I would catch up on everyone,and discuss my own problems...ie bone scan. I am wondering what happened to Hummingbird? Does anyone know?
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New drug approved by FDA/copied article
Hello~ The copied article below about the approval of drug for mets breast cancer. Something to bring up to our oncologists regarding this new approach for treatment. Hope it is helpful.See below, Roxanne United Press International Monday, January 10, 2005 WASHINGTON, Jan 08, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) --…
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Headache won't go away....
Could someone please tell me if they lived with a headache through Chemo? I just can't stand it anymore. I need some releif. I'm on Chemo, CAF per 3 weeks. Headache runs up Right side of neck to right eye,tried many meds..nothing knocks it. Any insite??????????
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Numb hands forever?
I just finished radiation today! But still the numb hands from Taxol. Just during sleep and early morning. Will I have this forever? Will my Oncologist ever admit it is a long term side effect? (He thinks it's carpul tunnel!).
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Radiation questions
Hi! I'm half way thru weekly taxol treatments and I will start radiation after that. I'm trying to figure out my schedule to give some notice at work. Here are my questions: How long do regular treatments take after the initial setup? Are there any tests (like the blood tests for chemo?)How long will I be at the radiation…
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Arimdex & numb hands?
A friend of mine doesn't use the internet so I offered to try to get an answer for her. She is a 2 time survivor and was on Tamoxifen for 3 1/2 years. This past August she was switched to Arimidex after developing benign uterine cysts which they think were caused by the Tamoxifen. Just before she was switched from Tamox to…
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happy new year
hi hope everyone had a good christmas.just wamted to wish everyone a happy new year. I hope mine improves this year.bunnie
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Wire localization & lumpectomy
I have a BR5 on the ultrasound and have been scheduled for surgery (lumpectomy) on 1/5. They will first do a wire localization. My girlfriend, who has gone through this herself, said she just had a lumpectomy with no wire localization, to decrease the risk of missing the complete tumor area, subsequent dirty margins, etc.…
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Calcifications-biopsies
I wrote a couple weeks ago about calcifications in my breast. I've had a mastectomy on the right side. I had a stereotatic biopsy last week which was benign. Now I have to have a wire biopsy in January where there are clusters of calcifications. They said that where my lump was before (in the other breast) there were…
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A prayer that makes me weep********
I feel the need to pass this on--I truly feel so Blessed ,I must share this Prayer..... Please take a moment to relax your mind and humble your heart to focus on Christ.Allow God to be the only person on your mind while you read this prayer. Dear Lord I thank you for this day.Ithank you for my being able to see and to hear…
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29 & counting.
Hey everyone, I just turned 29 & have been diagnosed with stage 2B Breast Cancer, I'm feeling very much alone and isolated! Are there any other young survivors facing this?