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Re: Do I need a 2nd opinion?
Hi @mrsfish, Sorry you had to join us here but this is a good place for information and support. Second opinions are useful once you have a diagnosis and are unsure whether the proposed treatment is appropriate. Definitely wait for the FISH result which can take a while since the test is often sent out to a larger hospital. If it is positive you will likely be treated as having HER2+ breast cancer. If it is negative the dilemma is whether you should be treated as triple negative since the ER/PR is very low. If you are not happy with the rationale for a proposed treatment it is a good idea to seek a second opinion.
Ordering the CT and bone scan is not standard of care in your situation so it seems like the group treating you is going above and beyond to be helpful. An oncologist you like who understands your anxiety is a big plus.
I hope things fall into place when you get your test results. Let us know how it goes. All the best.
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
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Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.
Re: Intense itching on side of reconstructed breast
Hello, sorry to both of you about your sudden itching. Didn't have reconstruction after my BMX, but I had that sudden intense itching around that time. Wish I known the back scratching trick.
To resolve my itching from 12 years ago, I've been wearing exclusively 100% cotton & switched laundry detergents. I had also changed to a much cleaner natural diet with no processed foods. Collectively it worked for me.
Some good tips at link below.
Re: I WANT MY MOJO BACK!
To help gain back those "sexual feelings" after taking Arimidex, I tried the "O-Shot and Testosterone cream. The O-Shot is made up of your own Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP. The 20 minute procedure is not painful, the doctor injects your PRP all around your vaginal area. Taking your 90 ccs of blood and spinning it down to get your platelets takes longer. The Testosterone Cream is used every other night in the same areas. My doctor also has me taking 2 Ristela daily, I get it from Bonafide. I think the PRP and cream have really worked and pretty sure the Ristela has helped, that one takes about a month to notice the real difference. I just thought I would share my experience, it does feel good to have that "feeling " again!
9/16 lumpectomy/radiation, Arimidex (2 years) 7mm, pure mucinous, grade 1, stage 1
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
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