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help!! my family thinks I'm supposed to be the same girl I was before my cancer removal surgery!!!
Good morning. THIS IS A PLEA FOR HELP! I AM COMPLETELY SUICIDAL RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF MY OWN FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!! With tears in my eyes, wondering why I survived only to feel such hatred from my family. I NEED HELP FOR THE SAKE OF MY SON!! Let me begin this by telling you all that my mom has depended on me since we moved from…
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Neulasta and Bone Pain
Hi. I had my first chemo and neulasta shot on Thursday, July 30th and 31st. Besides a couple of rough days, with fever and flu like symptoms, I have been doing OK, except now I have foot pain. I know this could be part of the neulasta shot. I was wondering if others got joint/bone pain right after the shot or does it…
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Very rare breast cancer diagnosis: ACC basaloid subtype
Hello! I am new to this group, and my heart goes out to all of you-I've read a lot of the posts. What strikes me is how we keep fighting and how strong we women are. I'm still working, but will retire next week. I make myself walk 3 miles/day even when I hurt all over, because I feel better after! Well, my diagnosis is…
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Medication vs. Surgery
I'm ER +. Had lumpectomy, chemo, radiation. On anastrozole. Has anyone removed ovaries and tubes? Or have complete hysterectomy? What are your thoughts? Not sure if i should just stay on meds or take out the source of the estrogen.
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free port pillows
https://www.gofundme.com/Portpillows This charity mails free port pillows that clip onto the seat belt and protect the port from being rubbed by the seat belt. The port pillow also feels really good over a tender sentinel node incision site. There is a form on the site for ordering the pillow either for yourself or for…
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EVUSHELD
EVUSHELD: Have any of you had any experience taking Evusheld or known anybody who has? My wife is taking immune therapy for cancer and her team has made her aware of this drug which may be helpful against Covid 19.
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12 years later- still have severe itching for days from lumpectomy and radiation
I had a lumpectomy, 8 rounds of chemo and 33 radiation treatments for breast cancer 12 years ago. Why do I still have severe relentless itching at the site after 12 years?
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Will begin Taxol treatments this Friday
I have had 4 rounds of chemotherapy where I have lost my taste buds. I will begin 4 rounds of Taxol treatment this Friday. I can only drink water, ensure, and tea. Everything else taste like metal. So, I was happy to hear that those on Taxol were able to eat again. I am so so hungry and have lost 25 pounds so far. I'll be…
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Radiation for breast cancer
Started to notice headaches after 8 rounds, unusual for me. Has anyone else experienced them with radiation treatment? (Trying not to leap to brain Mets…)
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Chemotherapy Support
Am I able to get meals delivered to my home when I start chemotherapy? What types of services do I qualify for with breast cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy? What should the insurance or hospital be providing for me? I have medicaid insurance. Thank you😊
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Greetings
Am new here Am I welcome?
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TTS dragging out
I was diagnosed in early January with early stage DCIS plus IDC, estrogen positive, progesterone negative, her2 negative based on a biopsy of a 5mm lesion in my right breast. Surgeon ordered an MRI STAT at our surgical consult in mid-January, "just to be sure there are no more lesions" and asserted that my surgery date…
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Almost there!
On December 10, 2021 our town was 75% wiped out by a monster tornado. A week later I found out I had Triple negative invasive aggressive breast cancer. Our house was damaged but not destroyed, and I feel like God knew what I'd be going through and needed my familiar home to recover. The home next door and all the way up…
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Put god first
I just went in for a X-ray and found out I needed to follow up with a doctor for a mammogram and my whole life changed in a blink of I eye . But one thing I can tell u is threw my experiences I’m keep fighting I’m not giving up no matter what . Just waiting for my test results to come back tell my next action plan im…
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I just recently found out I have breast cancer...
I had a mammo in April and an ultrasound and both were clear. My doc recommended an ultrasound in December and it came back with malignant! I found out so far I am Stage 1-A, Grade 2 (faster moving cancer) and that the lymph nodes are clear "but" this is the 3rd time I have had suspicious masses but this time it came back…
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Covid vaccine after treatment
Hello, I was on this board 21 years ago when I was first diagnosed. I am a 21 year survivor and just received my second Covid shot. Wondering if anyone else are in a similar situation. I had concerns about getting it. I waited and just got my second shot Monday. I have gotten what they call Covid arm. A red itchy big rash…
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Port causing lots of pain
I have had my Medi port since February and this past chemo treatment, which was my 3rd TX, I complained loudly asking WHY when they access it does it nearly have me scream! It feels like skin is literally being ripped off my body. And not only when being used for Chemo. Sometimes when I'm sleeping I get crazy twangs of…
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Breast cancer mastectomy 3 weeks ago
Breast cancer mastectomy 3 weeks ago. One lymph node removed but was cleared. Now an infection and on antibiotics. So glad I found this site and feeling better after reading some of your posts. Just hope antibiotics work.
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After 25 years it came back!
i had a mastectomy and reconstruction, tram flap in 1997. 6 months of chemo all while raising a 4 year old, 5 year old and an 8 year old. My husband had just started a new job that required him to travel quite a lot. Anyways, I had great friends who helped me a great deal when my husband was out of town. 22 years later I…
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the emotions
Hello. I am new here. I was diagnosed with IDC in March of 2021 and had a double mastectomy in July of that year. The road has been long and difficult, with surgeries, a failed expander, expander removal, an infection, and long-term antibiotics. I find myself getting more and more hopeless with each complication. I'm…
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Iron / platelets infusion
Has anyone been getting platelets IV for low iron? I found out at my last chemo TX that they are going to start giving me 3 weekly Iron treatments to boost my low platelets. I am already getting a separate injection for low WBCs. That causes me much anticipated bone pain. Anything to look forward to once I start getting…
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Tissue expander moved
I had bilateral mastectomies about six days ago. Air filled tissue expanders were placed. The day after surgery, the plastic surgeon took a lot of the air out to reduce the pressure on my “struggling” skin. In retrospect, the expanders were then able to wiggle around a bit. I reached to the top shelf of my linen closet and…
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Nerve pain after mastectomy
I had my bilateral mastectomy just over a month ago, and am continuing to have nerve pain that is pretty severe. It is worse when I try to sleep, and I am not able to sleep more than a few hours a night if that, and have tried pillows under my arms, sleeping in a lift chair recliner, and nothing seems to help. My concerns…
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Ibrance question
Hello everyone. Long time participant on the Uterine page and have only had to visit you all some on the BC page. I find I have another question, and I will tell you I don't have a LOT of information. Mom and oldest sister had lobular BC, and then last Oct I took middle sister for some type of BC surgery (guessing a…
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Hi, new here
Hi everyone! I'm new to the boards and decided to introduce myself. I am 41 years old, single parent and diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer on 1/24. The cancer has spread to a lymph node under my left arm and is in my left breast. I am not sure of the final and full diagnosis with the "type", because they are still running the…
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TNBC- Doctor say no Radiation or Chemo needed?
So age 70ish, TNBC (Triple negative) , 0.4 cm (4mm) tumor, Grade 3. CT & MRI clear. Three Lymph nodes clear. I did mastectomy (Left) and lymph nodes biopsy shows no tumor cells. BRAC gene test negative Per my oncologist, I do not need radiation since it was Mastectomy. Also per the doctor, 0.5 cm is the borderline for…
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Oncotype score
Hello - does anybody have a score of 25 and above and declined chemo? My score is 26 and declining chemo. My oncologist suggests chemo since that is the cutoff. I would appreciate it if anyone can share experience. thank you
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free hat and tote bag for cancer patients
I know I have seen some "freebies" on this site, but they were a bit hard to find. I just received a nice free tote bag with goodies inside from www.thelydiaproject.org. I also received a nice turban hat and a denim bucket hat from www.hatsoff-to-chemo.org. There are a few more things I'm expecting in the mail, but I want…
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Oh my goodness!!
I haven’t been diagnosed with breast cancer as yet. I do have a follow up appointment this Friday where more test will be performed. But that’s not why I’m posting. I have just been going through the forum and reading the stories as a “just in case, be prepared” kind of thing. I want to say that you ladies are beyond…
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Never stop loving yourself
screaming to the top of my lungs hello everyone my name is veronica I just recently finished breast cancer surgery I wanted to tell everyone that it’s OK to let go release and I got keep your faith love yourself and never forget how beautiful you are stay positive keep yourself around people that want you to win always…