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It may be a recurrence
Hello, I am from the uterine board but have been reading the post lately on this board as my closest friend, a sister to me really, may be facing breast cancer again. She was diagnosed in Sept, 2011, with bilateral breast cancer. What a nightmare that was! She first had biopsy surgery which showed that she had a grade 1…
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clothing
Does anyone know of an online site with clothing made specifically for women who have had mastectomies? Many of the regular summer clothes are cut too low in the front, and forget the bathing suits. I have found some treasures in the TLC catalogue, and noticed that this year, they have a sleeveless tank top in 3 colors…
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Some on topic Some off topic
Most of my replies have been sporadic at best but I do read all the posts and my thoughts are always with all of you. There are so many newbies (hate that they have to be here) and many are in big battles and some have lost their battles. But whether it is an early catch with good prognosis or an advanced cancer with lots…
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BLOGS
Ladies, i see many people have blogs, how does one start one? Where do you find a place to "host" them? i want to be able to "chronicle" this journey, add pics and all that good stuff, any ideas? Nicole
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HER2. Early stage, chemo or no chemo?
My sister in law was diagnosed with breast cancer a month ago. She is getting her port and starts chemo soon. ONC told her because of HER2 chances of cancer coming back ate huge. Has anyone here with HER2 denied chemo, and if so has it come back? Her tumor was in the early stages and none foumd in lymph nodes. ONC says one…
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Oh, yay!!!!!!!!!!
Whew, whew, whew. Stromal fibrosis. And focal microcalcifications. Neither of which have I had a chance to look up yet because I've been so busy letting people know I'm okay. The doctor's nurse couldn't tell me much because the doctor is out of town and I guess she's not supposed to, so she sorta talked in code about my…
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Femara Joint Pain
I have been on Femara now for about 6 months. The main problem I'm having with it is moderate to severe joint pain in my fingers and feet. I am 50, hobbling around like I'm 80. Femara is still better than Tamoxifan, which almost killed me via horrible hot flashes and weight gain. I've been taking Glucosimine for the pain,…
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Pink Bus for aisling8 - Victoria
Hello Pinks, All aboard to support Victoria who is having biopcy today. No swearing, only nice comments and hugs, drinking is allowed. I am driving as my liver does not like margatitas or even coffee with cognac. Victoria we ar coming with you and hoping for easy procedure and good results. I 'll see you on the bus
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Taking Vitamin E for hot flashes
I Saw my Oncologist yesterday; I told him iI was taking vitamin e for hot Flashes ( my mom swears that tshe had no hot flashes because of vitamin e). He told me to immediately stop taking them. They cause issues with the heart, and others. I was surprised by this. I can't remember the "other" things he mentioned. Has any…
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Has anyone been to an ACS Bark for Life event?
Wondering if anyone has ever been to one of the ACS' Bark for Life events? Bark for Life is a fundraising event open to all canine companions (and their owners), and it looks like a lot of fun: a 1-mile walk, music and food, vendors -- and every dog gets his/her own Bark for Life bandana! (I'm a sucker for swag, even if…
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Lymphedema Getting Some Recognition Now!
Hi Everyone, Actor Kathy Bates has been speaking publicly about the lymphedema she recently acquired in both arms from a double mastectomy after a breast cancer diagnosis. It's sad that she too must suffer from this, but encouraging to me that we have such a fantastic advocate for lymphedema awareness and research. Kathy…
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aisling8: Thinking of you and waiting with you
Just checking in with you, Victoria, as you're waiting for your biopsy results. Hope you're hanging in there okay, and that you hear good news very soon! Big hug to you, (well, okay, not a BIG hug -- I'm not quite up to BIG hugs since my surgery....more like a Hollywood air kiss, okay? Have your people hug my people, and…
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Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Grade 3
Hello everyone, My mother was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3. Estrogen receptor Negative Progesterone receptor Negative HER2 - Don't know yet The size is small, not sure of the exact size right now. This is something new to me and my family. Is there anyone in a similar situation or that went through…
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yikes
Just got emailed my annual mammogram results from Monday. Lovely. That's sarcasm. Came back Diagnostic category 4, suspicious for malignancy, but finding does not exhibit classic findings of breast cancer, recommendation is stereotactic breast biopsy. So I called the oncologist, the radiation oncologist, and the surgeon.…
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Today is Calvertscrafts' Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending lots of love your way -- hope you have a fantastic day and a happy, healthy year! much love, Jenny
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Today is Lynn Smith's Birthday!
Happy Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything and everyone you love most! -Jenny
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Femara side effects?
Hi, I've been on Femara for about 2 1/2 months. My shoulders, knees, wrists and hands are very painful. I've had a few weeks off (school is out for me right now) and I'm sleeping 12-18 hours a day. How do you handle these femara side effects? Ibuprofen seems to help the pain, but I have to keep taking it (and taking it) I…
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Pain Under Arm at Surgery Site
Hi, everyone! Haven't written on the board much but follow everyone very closely! I am a 1 year survivor of Stage 2A IDC 1/1 node involvement had Chemo/Radiation with many complications, but made it through and am dealing with the aftermath pretty darn good!!! What I have a question about is that several weeks ago I had a…
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Just diagnosed
I was just diagnosed with infiltrating breast cancer & a benign tumor in the same breast. Tomorrow I'll be seeing the surgeon & 2-12 I'll be seeing the oncologist. The nurse said they will try to shrink the tumors before I have any surgery. I am worried because I have no one for support. I live with my daughter & grandson,…
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Forgot to book the bus for this AM
I went for my annual check up-all blood work, mammo and ultras sounds are all good... I am good to go for ONE year! Denise
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the spamming from earlier today, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this. If you received a message, please do not respond or…
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Today is Kat 11's Birthday!
Best Wishes for a GREAT day - and a wonderful, happy, healthy year! love, Jenny
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how to feel feminine after bilateral mastectomy
It has been eight weeks since the mastectomy. Five more weeks until phase two of the reconstruction. my expanded have seemed to move more side ways then forward. I realize this will be fixed in the next surgery. in the mean time how do you feel feminine. I am really struggling. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Today is Padee6339's Birthday!
Wishing you the Happiest & Best Birthday ever! Hope you have lots of fun and tons of surprises! love, Jenny
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Surgical glue/Dermabond on your incisions?
Hello, all - I had a bilateral mastectomy 3 weeks ago, and my surgeon used surgical glue (also called Dermabond) over the incisions. He understands and respects my decision not to have any reconstruction, so he used this method instead of sutures in order to give me the best cosmetic result. He was very clear that it's not…
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new diagnosis invasive ductal carcinoma
I"ve recently been diagnosed with i Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in one breast and ductal carcinoma in the other breast. I am reaching out for a better understanding of all of this and am seeking information on treatment options that are not as harsh as chemo. please help
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Has anybody heard anything about
Has anybody heard anything about mommaellen. The last time she posted anything she was going off of all treatments and going to hospice. I have tried PM her but know response. Hope nothing bad has happenend to her and she still is fighting. Worried, Pixie
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Today is Sea60's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Best Wishes for a fun-filled day - with lots of cake & surprises! love, Jenny
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I would NEVER have done Chemo, if I knew back then what I know now
I truly believe that Chemo did me more harm than good, with all the Chemo-brain, balance, confusion, neuropathy, lymphodema and all the other side effect problems. Plus IT CAME BACK! Stage 4 exactly 5 years and 4 months after initial dx. I honestly feel that my quality of life would have been so much better without…
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Trying to Find a Good Internist
Yesterday, for the second time in two years, a good internist that I waited for a month to see, rejected me as a patient! They do a song and dance, but I know what their issue is. Seems like docs do not want sick, compicated patients. Anyone been through this? My medical history goes back to birth and was more complicated…