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OSTEO NECROSIS due to bone meds?
I've posted several times in the past using ZOMETA as a subject. I am stage 4, still on chemo and ARIMIDEX every three weeks. Since 2009, I was receiving an infusion of ZOMETA every 12 weeks. I began having "problems" in my mouth shortly after. I complained to my ONCOLOGIST and she wanted me to stay on it. Due to the side…
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Birads 4a-STEREOTACTIC BREAST BIOPSY
I spent 27 days reading all of the posts on here over and over during my wait but never had the courage to post during that ordeal. I decided I needed to post my experience because I gained so much info from others and every time I read a post that seemed to fit my situation, it helped. I would be so disappointed though…
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Last biopsy result finally
Today I received my last biopsy results. All three biopsies came back benign. Fantastic news! Boy, that took what seemed like an eternity. I have to do my right mastectomy again for the incorrect pathology results and that the mastectomy was not a complete mastectomy that left behind residual tissue. Due to the additional…
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Unhappy with areola tattoo--what can be done??
I am about 4 years out from my unilateral mastectomy/DIEP reconstruction, and just had a nipple constructed this spring. The nipple looked fantastic. I had my areola tattooed last week, by a highly recommended tattoo artist/permanent make-up person--and I am so far unhappy with the result. She made it dark around the…
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Just took my first anastrozole....
With fear beating in my heart. How long does it take to figure out if I will be having side effects? I don't want to lose my hair. I feel like I might wake up tomorrow looking like Gollum.....
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Xeloda advice
Hi all, I see there is an active thread on Xeloda but it’s been going for a long time so a lot of the information is buried. I started Xeloda today. I’m on a 7/7/7/7 regimen. Would love advice and/or info that is helpful for a newbie.
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Found a lump, doctor said no lesions…what does this mean?
hello, I found a lump about 2 months ago. I told my doctor and ordered for a mammogram. Got the results back and the doctor said it was a large mass, but because I’m breastfeeding it makes it hard to know if it’s of concern. So he requested for a biopsy to be done. Waited to hear a call back to get a biopsy done but then I…
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Chemo induced Neuropathy
After my last treatment of chemo I ended up getting chemo induced neuropathy. After a while it went away. Now I think it is back again. Is this normal? My last treatment was on August 11th. Also, can it be just in part of you foot/feet? Mine are just in a few of my toes. Thanks
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Any October 2011 Surgeries out there want to wait together?
Here are the October surgery dates. I'm so glad we can support one another through this! Survivor11 - Oct 3 - exchange/port removal/ovary Trinity - Oct 3 - BMX with TE's Rockysg - Oct 3 - BMX and recon Gamergirl - Oct 4 - BMX with Lat Flap MargieC - Oct 4 - BMX with recon Stephanie33 - Oct 4 - BMX with recon and…
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Stage 4 of some kind
On 4/12 I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The surgeon suspected it was mets from my breast. Pet scan showed an additional tumor on my lung and positive lymph nodes in my sternum. The brain tumor was removed on the 22nd, but pathology came back suggesting it was from the lung, not the breast. My MO said this may be…
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Biopsy Scheduled for Monday
I hate that this is my first post here. But I have biopsies in both breasts (mammogram guided on the left, ultrasound guided on the right) scheduled for this coming Monday. I knew the right wasn’t looking good - 1.2cm mass, with spiculation to 6cm. But they had trouble locating the mass on the left with the ultrasound. So…
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5 years out and now liver mets
Hi all, After just over 5 years from my initial diagnosis, I received word today that my liver has "over a dozen" lesions. I haven't had a biopsy but I talked to my oncologist and she said they definitely appear metastatic to her. I feel fine but had scans because I'm taking part in a clinical trial where they looked for…
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Port removed vein still prominent
Hi Ladies! I’m wondering if anyone has experienced this or knows what it could possibly be. I had a port placed in Nov 2020 and just had it finally removed the end of April 2022. For at least one year that I had the port and quite possibly longer, I noticed that the vein that had the catheter in it would stick out in a…
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Chest Pain
Hi, I'm many many years out of reconstruction, latisimus dorsi, and implants.. I've been getting chest pain, Been fully checked out by cardiologis, gastro, and even had a chest ct, looking for blood clot.. No one can explain my pain. Has anyone else had this? I'm thinking scar tissue, but can't find any ifo on this.
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Starting Chemo January 2022
Didn’t see the January thread so I thought I’d start one. I had my first chemo treatment today. I have 4 treatments total, 3 weeks apart. I decided not to get a port and that worked out okay today. I also decided to do Penguin cold caps. I’m posting a before picture … I’ll post just before watch treatment to see if it’s…
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Receiving chemo despite low ANC ? - experiences urgently needed
Dear all, 7.5 yrs since MBC diag. Very widespread bone mets & numerous (small) liver. Recently on Abema, worked well for 1yr, but stopped working. ANC (neutro count) is still low here 2.5 weeks since stopping (0.8) I need to receive IV chemo, but my neutros in general seem to struggle. Thus I am seeking experiences about…
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ILC Operation on the lungs.
I want to decide and find out if you acted the way I want to do it. There is a tumor in the left breast. The tumor decreased within two years. But now, after 2 years, increased by Ribociclib-Letrozole. Also, a focus appeared with uneven contours, in the right lung - 6-8 mm. Perhaps this is the remnants of Covid, which was…
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If you ONLY received 12 week taxol did you lose your hair?
Good morning, My oncologist said I’d have hair thinning but the nurse said I’d likely lose my hair. Wondering if you only received taxol over 12 weeks (no dose dense or AC first) if you still lost your hair? If so, what week? I tried looking in the weekly taxol group but it’s so many post to weed through. Thank you!
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Is it the flu? Or a recurrence of my Cancer?
With all the measures in place to protect us from Covid, I've managed to avoid getting a cold or flu as well over the past few years. But when I really do feel sick on occasion (i.e. sicker than the mild nausea, muscle aches and headaches I get on Tamoxifen) I get so anxious. I'm almost five years post diagnosis, but the…
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Genetic Testing Decision Making & Barriers Youve Faced?
Hi all, We're looking for members to share their experiences with making decisions regarding getting genetic testing and any barriers you have faced in doing so. If you'd be willing to share your story, could you please post here or send us a PM? Thanks in advance!
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Heavy Legs/No Energy!!
I just completed my 4th round of chemo on May 6th. I am HER2 positive and am receiving Herceptin, Perjeta and Taxotere every 3 weeks. Nausea has been the absolute worst from the beginning, but I'm now experiencing a real heaviness in my legs which makes it difficult to walk any considerable distance. I get super tired and…
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Verzenio
H was your experience taking Verzenio???
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CBD and Tamoxifen
Hi There Fellow Survivors, I will have been taking Tamoxifen for 4 years this coming September. I have been very fortunate in that my side effects are within my tolerance level. However, the main SE I have are 24 hour twitching of my legs. I can tolerate this until I get painful contractions which can make my entire leg…
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Is expanders a good choice before flap or implant decision.
HI EVERYONE, anyone in my position before? I am awaiting genetic test results and biopsy results on right breast and my left is diagnosed with DCIS in which mastectomy + DIEP FLAP or silicon is possible. [updates: genetic test pending, Right breast biopsy is benign, not doing preventive mastectomy]. Sorry, I have amended…
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Subtle enhancement on good side -- any similar stories?
Hello. I tried posting this before but it did not work, so I apologize if this is a repeat. My wife just finished up chemotherapy and radiation about six months ago for recurrent localized breast cancer. She recently had her six month mammogram for the good side. Initial radiology report said that everything looked clear.…
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Hard, immovable lump against chest wall that wasnt cancer?
Hi, I'm new to this board, and hoping to find some relief from my anxiety.. A little bit of history... 3 years ago I found a lump in the upper right area of my breast (2 o'clock)... near the outer edge, against my chest/breast bone... I was 25 at the time, so not overly concerned, but I mentioned it to my OBGYN at my…
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Which BC patients will benefit from metformin?
Primarily people with metabolic syndrome can benefit from including metformin in their BC treatment regimen, according to this article.…
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March 2022 Surgery
I am having unilateral mastectomy and reconstruction on my left side on March 3rd. I had lumpectomy and radiation on right side in 2015 and thought I am done with cancer. But somehow my DNA loves my breast to mutate this way! Lucky me!! Surgery is at 10, so will go to hospital at 7 for pre surgery checklist. Will stay for…
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Is delaying mammogram for a few weeks a bad idea?
Hello all, I am planning a dream trip with my family in July. I have a mammogram appointment May 24. I feel like I want to delay the mammogram until after the trip. My reasoning is : I am a 10 year survivor. If something is found and suspicious on May 24th, I know myself, and I won't be able to let it go or forget about…
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Keto? Mediterranean? No sugar? No fat? No processed foods?
I have been reading studies about how diet affects breast cancer growth and have been bouncing between them in my head and daily life. Some studies, such as keto diet, seem to contradict each other, with fierce advocates on all sides.I thought it might be helpful for us to share the type of diet (not for weight loss, but…