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And the hits just keep on comin'

peony
peony CSN Member Posts: 306 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

So. It seems that while on chemo, with my immune system compromised, I picked up a MRSA infection. A large lump swelled up in my non-cancerous breast and I thought I was going to have a heart attack. I knew it was something other than cancer because it hurt like crazy, turned red, and started weeping. Turns out, it's a staph infection and not just staph, antibiotic resistant staph.  Anyone had any experience with MRSA?

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  • tufi000
    tufi000 CSN Member Posts: 745 Member
    #2
    I got staph when I started

    I got staph when I started chemo which got me a private room at the end of the hallway for a week. No symptoms I couldn't handle and enjoyed the 24/7 ice cream. My niece has had MRSA a number of times along with her pre-existing conditions.  What she hates most is the time it takes from living her life but she always comes through ok.

    Hope it goes well for you too but they told her once a MRSA always a MRSA so get prevention advisements

    Sherry

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  • Iris_G
    Iris_G CSN Member Posts: 50 Member
    edited November 2016 #3
    So sorry!

    Peony...I'm so sorry you're having to deal with MRSA!  I've never had it, but during my chemo back in December 2015, I developed a toenail fungus, which I'm still trying to get rid of!  Like I tell everyone...Chemo...the gift that just keeps on giving! Feel better soon! 

     

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  • SLS100
    SLS100 CSN Member Posts: 37
    edited November 2016 #4
    infection

    Sorry, I havent had that happen. Sounds like you saw oncologist or doctor and got solid diagnosis

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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #5
    hugs............and pixie

    hugs............and pixie dust

     

    Denise

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  • JuddTessa
    JuddTessa CSN Member Posts: 4
    edited November 2016 #6
    hair loss

    I have had TC chemo,ended September and have had 5 weeks of radiation - 1 to go.

    When can I expect to regain my hair? I am now getting worried. I have a very very small regrowth like I need a shave.

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  • Apaugh
    Apaugh CSN Member Posts: 850 Member
    #7
    very slow

    Hair growth is very slow at first.  Dont lose hope.  It will come.

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  • peony
    peony CSN Member Posts: 306 Member
    #8
    "Hope it goes well for you

    "Hope it goes well for you too but they told her once a MRSA always a MRSA so get prevention advisements"

    You were right Sherry. Even though the abcess has cleared up, I will be a MRSA carrier while the infection lays dormant in my body. I feel fine, but it's a not so nice feeling knowing you're a carrier of an infection and are pretty contagious. :(  But, Thanksgiving's here and I've got plenty to be thankful for and life goes on.

     

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  • Apaugh
    Apaugh CSN Member Posts: 850 Member
    #9
    Punches

    Peony,  I did not get MRSA, I had stapf after my surgery.  It happens to the best of us.  Like cancer, it crosses all lines.  It was nothing you did.  I pray it stays in remission and dont pop it's head again.  It sounds like your pretty positive about it and the holidays are upon us and that is always nice.  Keep your positive energy flowing.  Hugs and prayers.

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