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Multiple Primary at 50
This summer, I was sent for my usual mammogram, but the doctor added a thyroid ultrasound because of a goiter. Within 3 months, I had been diagnosed with breast cancer (the biopsy showed IDC, but the final pathology showed both IDC and ILC with 3 separate nodules), thyroid cancer (a particularly aggressive type,…
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Hey Valentine Bambino**
Just saw where you had answered a post from 2003....but of course realized that you were Totally New and had just joined us........... Keep reading and keep posting....we are all here for YOU and Each Other***
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Glowmore I agree with you
Glowmore, I do agree with you about Puffin. She is a great person for coming on discussion board and giving great advice. I am sure this is due to her education that she has in teaching medical students in nursing. She always details everything great and even if you are feeling bad she can put a smile on your face also.…
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Study of woman who have completed chemo
Dear Survivors, LOOKING FOR WOMAN WHO HAVE COMPLETED CHEMOTHERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a oncology nurse practitioner masters student at the Univ. of South Florida. My thesis is on women who have undergone adjuvant chemotherapy for a diagnosis of breast cancer. The study is evaluating muscle and joint pain…
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stage 1, grade 2, opting for no chemo?
Okay. So I was diganosed with Stage 1, grade 2, BRCA+. I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction 5 weeks ago. Healing well. I was given option of chemo or no chemo. I had one doctor support a no chemo decision, based on a possible benefit of only 3%. The medical oncologist is recommending it. Who would do it based on…
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failed reconstruction
Hello, My name is Nancy and I have had a total of 8 surgeries between both breasts. I have had a partial mastectomy, following a Double mastectomy with expanders put in, then removal of left side Expander because it didn't expand due to radiation and another one placed but failed again. I decided To do the Latissumus Dorsi…
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Another Update and a Glimmer of Hope
Everyone's fear with my pancreatic mass has been that this is a new primary cancer. It is rare for breast cancer to metastasize to the pancreas. Primary pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis (unless caught early) and is treated with higher doses of chemo. Today, I received an email result from the gastroenterology group…
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Happy Belated Birthday - October 13th to Molly Z
Sorry for the belated Birthday greetings Molly Z - Hap Hap Happy Belated Birthday wishes Vicki Sam
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Update - Concerned
Sooooo, I am hoping that I am wasting my time worrying about nothing but...about a year ago my oncologist found me to be woefully anemic. My ferritin (back-up iron) levels were 3. So I had a colonoscopy and and endoscopy to try to find a bleed and nothing was found. My oncologist then gave me 5 iron infusions and sent me…
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CANCER IS CURED ???????????
Hello Everyone, hope I can get some answers here, Why do ONCS tell their patients that they are cured from cancer and then put you on a hormonal, or AL drug to keep it from coming back. And then you have to keep going back so often for 5 years or more for test, I have heard that some ONCS are putting their patients that…
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when you think of your BEST friend what words come to mind?
Turst, love, compassion (off the top of my head)
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Done and Done
Got my port implanted yesterday and lived to tell the tale! Thank all of you for easing my fears about that procedure. I was cool as a cucumber (on the outside anyway). I will begin Herceptin infusions next week (think SWAT team against bone mets). Hugs everyone. Zah
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in memory of cathy
i would like to share some information with you who have had breast cancer or going through it. i just lost a friend to angiosarcoma of the breast. a friend i met through this discussion board and whom i never met in person, but emailed and chatted on the phone with for almost 2 years. she was diagnosed feb 2013. although,…
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Update
Well, I have been having a bit of a rough time. After the stent placements, I went the next am for a laprascopic biopsy. My gut did not take another procedure at all well. Lots of nausea, vomiting and pain. The surgeon finally went up (over recommended dosages) on my nausea meds and made me take them around the clock.…
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Oncotype Score
i was recently diagnosed with Stage 1, ER positive breast cancer. i was diagnosed in 2000 at age 39 with Stage 2 ER positive cancer and had a lumpectomy, chemo, and rads. This is now a new cancer, not a recurrence. I scored 29 on the oncotype scale, which is in the intermediate range, which is still a gray area for chemo.…
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Good news and a 'feel-good' post, at long last
Hi, to all those who know mw, and to the newbies too. Last year I was Dx with st 4 breast cancer.......................... NOW officially NED and I am marrying the man of my dreams tomorrow. Hugs to you all. J xxxxxx
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Suggestions for Dealing with Leg/Foot Cramps
Probably it has been asked here before, but what do you who have increased leg/foot cramps do or take to alleviate the problem? I have heard magnesium -- if so, does anyone know a dosage? I have also heard tonic water. I have a feeling it is related to my taking tamoxifen. Been on that for two years now, and I think that…
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whether to have a double or single mastectomy
Two week ago I was diagnosed with stage one ductal carcinoma. onc says its slow growing and HER neg. so no chemo is needed most likely. At first I was like ok lets have the dble mastectomy and lets get in done now. Now I've reconsidered. I heard you have no feeling in the breasts afterwards (luckily I will probably be able…
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tissue expanders after Double Mastectomy
Just wanted to know if it is normal to feel intense tightness in your chest due to tissue expanders. I just had my DM almost 3 weeks ago. Drains are to be removed in a few days. I am still on pain meds, but lower doses due to the pain/tightness I still feel. Is this normal?
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Happy Belated Birthday wishes to Heatherbelle - October 10th
Hoping you had a very special Birthday !! Cheers ... Vicki Sam
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My mom's final diagnosis after PET scan
As I posted previously, my mother, an active 80 year old, was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of her right breast. She had a PET/CT done and we just got the report yesterday. At first we thought it was just in the right breast with one lymph node, but the scan revealed a mass in both of her lungs, albiet small,…
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Two Stents - maybe even 3. I think they're on special!!!
Well, today my common bile duct stent gets prettied up and replaced. My small intestine is pinched so they are placing one, maybe two stents there. Anyone need one? I might be able to get you a real deal... Lol. I am hopeful that this helps my discomfort. In the meantime, I am waiting patiently (not) for biopsy results.…
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Shout OUT to CC -- How are you feeling ???
We are worried, and concerned --- Hoping things are a little BETTER for you .. Sending prayers, love, and strength in your direction. Vicki Sam
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Non Cancer subject. even at st 4
Wow, so excited. I am getting married to the lost wonderful man next wednesday 8th Oct. I don't know how long we have but it sure is going to bloosy good fun!
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Display our Strength in CHALK
As a 7-yr breast cancer survivor, I'd like to commemorate it by starting a new Fad. Chalk is cheap, & art is always nice, so... One thing that surprised me after my diagnosis was just HOW MANY Survivors are out & about- I'm surrounded by survivors, but had no idea, because people like to be stoic, & forget the past. Most…
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Starting study drugs tomorrow
Not exactly sure how I feel...nervous because of what lies ahead and glad to be starting. I will be in a study program starting tomorrow. The study is focusing on Fulvestrant, Everolimus, and Anastrazole and how effective they are together. Everolimus and Anastrazole will be the two drugs that are the blind part of the…
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Pancreatic Biopsy #3 - still waiting
I called to see if they had results on Monday (I admit I have no patience). No word. Office just called to today to tell me that they still don't have results. Lol, I guess they knew I was about to call and harass them again. Why is waiting so hard - even after 26 years of this disease?! I am holding tight to all of your…
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Port information needed
I will be having a port installed soon before beginning Herceptin infusions. I have never had a port before. How long does it need to heal before treatments begin? Does it bother you after it is in place and healed? If I am right handed should I have it implanted on the left side or does it matter? Sorry to be such a wuss,…
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Update
Well, I have had a rough week. Monday, I was admitted to hospital again with another blood infection. On Thursday, I was transferred via ambulance to Ochsner in New Orleans. So far, the docs did a very specialized CT that shows very thin slices of the pancreas. The pancreatic mass is inoperable. The doc wants to try yet…
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was "It is mets"...now plan of attack
Saw my oncologist today. One silver lining...we caught the mets "early" and so there hasn't been damage to the liver yet. I told him I was ready for "shock and awe" and I really wanted to hit this cancer hard. Here is the plan of attack and please let me know if any of you have used these drugs. We are signing on for a…