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Her2 Positive - life without chemo
Hi, Would never think I will be in this community, but seeing the support you guys give each other, I am even happy to find you. I have been diagnosed with Her2 positive Bilateral Invasive Carcinoma just 2 weeks ago, which means I have tumors in both breasts. My doctor suggests 10 rounds of herceptin+ chemotherapy, but...…
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get enough treatment without overtreatment
I was diagnosed with DCIS in one breast and LCIS in the other. The doctor is recommending a mastectomy on the DCIS side and an excisional biopsy on the LCIS side. I have read articles stating that DCIS is being overtreated. How can I know if I should go the more conservative route? The doctors I have seen so far feel the…
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Odd question: Did your gut tell you?
For those of you who were going thru the whole "waiting and agonzing" process of getting a diagnosis one way or the other. Any just have the gut feeling that yes, it was cancer and were right? How about those of you who had a feeling of "no, my guts says it's benign"? and were right about that? How about those whose gut…
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GET THE SHINGLES VACCINE!!!!
Before ANY treatment (if you have time) ask your doctor about the shingles vaccine. I am into my 18th radiation treatment, and came down with a H O R R I B L E case across my radiatated chest. My dermo says EVERYONE in our position should get it. THESE THINGS ARE HORRIBLE and have been the most painful part of treatment.