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Chemo before or After Surgery
Hi everyone, I am newly diagnosed DCIS and invasive (DCI). I'm a triple negative grade 3 cancer - thus, very agressive but fortunately, still small (1.9cm). SOoooooo I'm anxious to get this angry little blob out of me but have conflicting opinions. One surgeon says do chemo first and the other says it makes no difference…
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how did you choose your surgeon?
I am in the early stages of this whole nightmare. I was diagnosed 5/5/15 and am 55 y.o.. going in for a sentinal lymph node biopsy in the am. The person doing this is a general surgeon that i was sent to when the ultra sound was suspicious and he ordered a ultra sound biopsy and tests came back IDC grade 3 on 5/5/15. Then…
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O.T. heading camping friday-anyone else with plans for the long weekend?
I am taking my 3 grandkids camping (ages 10,8 1) HOPE to have good weather... Denise
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WELCOME ALL NEW TO THE csN nETWORK
TO ALL WHO READ THIS: WELCOME ALL NEWBIES HOPEFULLY YOU CAN FIND PEACE OF MIND HERE WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS TUNNEL OF TERROR AND GET YOU THROUGH ALL OF THIS. WELCOME AND LOOKFORWARD TO TALK WITH YOU ALL. KELLY
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5 days post BMX w/o reconstruction-- numbness
BRCA-2 with tumor on one side, had BMX with SLNB on one side just five days ago. Two nodes removed. No reconstruction. I have been doing well with recovery-- stripping my own drains, doing small tasks around my house, and taking it easy too. Tapered off the pain meds pretty quickly. However, I was unprepared for how…
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newbie w. Qs
Hello all. I am one of the newer members of the BC club-- found out 2.5 weeks ago. My first post here-- thank you for welcoming me! Found out I was BRCA-2 positive 3 months ago. MRI screening found cancer that recent mammography missed, a very small (low grade, hormone + HER2 neg) tumor so I have many reasons to be…
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May 8th - Happy Birthday SHOUT Out to Jenny Twist **
Hap Hap Happy Birthday Jenny!!! I hope all dreams come true, and you enjoy your very special DAY ... Celebrating with You .. Vicki Sam
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Another round - port a cath is back, I would rather have a cat (New Flower update April 2015)
Hello my dear sisters, I have not posted about myself for sometime and want to update you. Still here smiling and trying hard to get better I have had disappointing PET CT on 3/31. Then liver biopsy My pathology is back and there is no change in cancer status Er+, Pr+, Her2-negative. We also sent samples to the Foundation…
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How Are You New Flower?
Hi New Flower... Wondering how you are doing and sending positive thoughts your way and hoping for the best for you! Check in when you are able!
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Never been so happy to be told I am fat!!!!! (lump update)
So, today was scan/biopsy day....WHEW, to tell the truth, I was nervous!!!! The Ultrasound of my neck didn't show anything. YAY! The Ultrasound guided biopsy of the node could not be done because the ultrasound could not pick up anything other than....wait for it.... "Normal looking fat tissue"....first from the tech, and…
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Cancer Markers?? whats yours..
I had my chemo today and also saw my oncologist, who is an expert in Inflammatory Breast Cancer. My cancer markers are 111, he said this is not good. I do not know anything about cancer markers, my old onc never went over this with me. I tried googling but nothing really makes sense, so I was wondering what your cancer…
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3 word game of spring
Time has come
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What do you think ladies?
Routine oncologist appointment last week. My normal one has moved on so had a temporary stand- in. Who by-the-way actually read my file. My old oncol three times thought I had had a lumpectomy when I was bilateral!!!! (Don't ask). Anyway, it was a very pleasant Indian gentleman I saw. Before I left the room he said to me…
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Muscle Spasms
I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction and taking tamoxifen May 2014. I've been having massive muscle spasms in the both breast area for a year now. I have tried about 8 different muscle relaxer pills. I'm done with pills and refuse to take any more. I'm still wearing the tissue expanders because I can't get the…
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Spasms are gone!!!
I just had to post this because I know so many of you are having frustrations with the breast spasms too. I am only 1 month post op, had bilateral Mast. with immediate reconstruction, expanders. I saw my Chiropractor just 3 weeks post op and told him about my muscle spasms. He jump started the nerves in my chest and I…
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BRCA TESTING
Hi Ladies and Gents, Is there anyone who has decided against genetic testing? I know all the reasons why we should have it done, but I'm interested in anyone's advice/opinions who decided not to have it done. I was diagnosed with stage 1 bc 10 years ago and had another primary renal cancer, also stage 1 6 years ago. Thank…
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Scared, Mixed Emotions, Hopeful.....
I'm Female 53, I had a breast lumpectomy (stage 2_ductal cancer)and underarm lymph nodes removed also 4/16/15 (2 lymph nodes were affected.) I've postponed chemo. I'm not ready, I'm afraid, just want a month to not deal with this. Oncologist is doing an Oncotype test to see if I am low risk. Maybe no chemo at all. My…
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Happy Birthday to 'CanoeGirl' ...
Happy Birthday .. do enjoy your very special day ... Celebrate, and eat lots of cake.. Vicki Sam
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wigs
Hey Ladies, Does anyone know about making wigs? I have a friend just diagnosed. The onc told her she will have chemo, she is only 36. She has beautiful, long hair and wants to know if it is possible to cut her own hair to have a wig made for when she looses hers. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Cindy
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Ladies awaiting results
Noticed there are a few ladies awaiting results and some pondering their options. I just want to wish you all well and please don't be too afraid. All the surgeries are doable, chemo is also doable and not as frightening as you may think. I did not experience radiation. Go for the best options and ask your surgeons and…
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What to do?
I recently posted that I had a breast ultrsound on Thurs. the 7th! The pain in my shoulders, chest, arm,breast,ect. is definitely worsening. The Vicodin was at least helping keep pain manageable before until a few wks. ago. I expect to hear something about the ultrasound tomorrow and further instructions. My question is,…
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Pink Bus
I have not seen any reuqests for the pink bus lately. I am going to my Rad. Oncologist on Tuesday AM-if anyone wants to tag along with me-I have to be to work by 12:30-so not stopping for lunch. Annual check up Denise
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O.T. 2 ultra sounds tomorrow am
on my kidney and bladder... NO PINK bus-but good thoughts would be a help..I am not worried..just a follow up from a couple years ago for a cyst. Denise
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OT - Tropical Storm Ana AND Winter Storm Venus
Yup - Tropical Storm Ana is hitting the Carolinas at the same time Winter Storm Venus is aiming at the Northern Plains while lots of nasty thunderstorms and tornadoes are ravaging such a large area. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who are dealing with all of this unseasonable and nasty weather and it's over Mother's…
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Livestrong YMCA program
I just finished the free 3 month cancer survivor exercise program through the YMCA called Livestrong. We met twice a week with trainers at the Y with a family member, were coached through cardio and weight machines. They developed individualized work out programs for us, and we could use the Y free for those 3 months. I…
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after 7 yr set free from Radiolgist oncologist
I booked the PINK bus for Tues-for all of those who came along I am doing the HAPPY Dance...i must still see my other medical oncologist but ONE less Dr is great. Denise
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Radiated skin and future cosmetic surgery.
Hi, I had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation in 06. Recently I have felt that I would like to have a breast lift. At my consultation, the surgeon said that radiated skin has a compromised blood supply and it relies on the skin around it. He said that because of this, there is a risk that the skin will die as a result of the…
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Microcalifications
Is anyone on this board familiar with microcalicifiactions? In 2007 I had them in my left breast, had biopsy and they were DCIS stage 0, had lumpectomy but no radiation. In 2010, I again had suspicious microcalifications (again in left breast), had another biopsy, this time they were benign. In 2011, again had to have a…
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Kind of Want To Quit
Hi, I'm new to this site. I'm just looking for someone to talk to. I finished my treatments in the fall of last year but I just had my third surgery. I'm just really struggling lately. It doesn't make any sense because while I was going through it all I was fine. Now I'm just a big disaster. I'm tired all the time, I have…
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New here...scared...not yet diagnosed
Hello everyone! My name is Katie and I'm a 28 year old mother of 5 children ages 10,7,5,3, and 5 months. I am currently breastfeeding and discovered a mass like area along the armpit side of my left breast. I initially thought it was a clogged milk duct and have been massaging, pumping, doing all the things to try and…