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Feb 25, 2020 09:25PM
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pjb61
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Hello. I'm new here so I hope it's okay to start this thread. I didn't see one for March. I have a lumpectomy with SNB scheduled for March 4. And I have radioactive seed placement in two days (2/27) and I'm a bit nervous about that. I don't like the idea of a radioactive substance hanging out in my body for 6 days.
Who else is having surgery in March? I'd love to compare notes as we progress.
Dx
2/5/2020, IDC, Left, 2cm, Stage IIA, Grade 3, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Surgery
3/4/2020 Lumpectomy: Left; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Chemotherapy
4/20/2020 Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), Taxotere (docetaxel)
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cyathea
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
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May 11, 2020 10:25AM
cyathea
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I am using Mepitac 2 cm x 3 m silicone tape by Safetac. The tape is .8 inches wide which is helpful for me since my scars are curved and very long. I put the tape on in a few pieces due to the curve.
I take the tape off when I shower and then reuse it until it doesn’t stick well. With over 3 feet of length, I think it will last a long time.
I tried a silicone cream but I didn’t like the marks it made on my shirts, so for me, the tape is much better. I got it on Amazon and it wasn’t too expensive. Note that if you buy wider tape, it is more expensive so besure you include the size in your search.
Dx
6/17/2019, DCIS/ILC, Right, 5cm, Stage IV, metastasized to bone, Grade 2, ER+/PR-, HER2+ (FISH)
Targeted Therapy
8/1/2019 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Chemotherapy
8/1/2019 Carboplatin (Paraplatin), Taxotere (docetaxel)
Chemotherapy
10/9/2019 Abraxane (albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel)
Targeted Therapy
10/10/2019 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Surgery
3/18/2020 Lymph node removal: Left, Right, Sentinel, Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Left, Right
Chemotherapy
4/16/2020 Other
Radiation Therapy
6/1/2020 3DCRT: Breast, Lymph nodes, Bone
Hormonal Therapy
8/21/2020 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Targeted Therapy
Herceptin (trastuzumab)
annoyingboo…
norcal, ca
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May 12, 2020 08:20PM
annoyingboob
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have any march surgery girls had exchange to implant yet? mine is next week...
Dx
12/2016, DCIS, Right, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, ER+/PR+
Surgery
1/5/2017 Lumpectomy: Left, Right
Radiation Therapy
2/21/2017 3DCRT: Breast
Hormonal Therapy
3/3/2017 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Dx
2/2020, IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IB, Grade 2, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Surgery
3/19/2020 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Left, Right
Hormonal Therapy
4/15/2020 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Surgery
AngieB92
Arkansas
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May 12, 2020 11:32PM
AngieB92
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Mine isn’t until July 2nd.
Dx
8/8/2019, IDC, Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ (IHC)
Targeted Therapy
9/16/2019 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Targeted Therapy
9/16/2019 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Surgery
3/3/2020 Mastectomy: Left, Right; Reconstruction (left): Tissue expander placement; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Targeted Therapy
4/9/2020 Kadcyla (T-DM1, ado-trastuzumab)
AngieB92
Arkansas
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Jun 1, 2020 05:11PM
AngieB92
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I just got a call from my PS. Monday, June 8th has opened in their schedule!! I go for a pre-op appointment Friday and a COVID-19 test Saturday. I’m so excited! Another box to check off
Dx
8/8/2019, IDC, Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ (IHC)
Targeted Therapy
9/16/2019 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Targeted Therapy
9/16/2019 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Surgery
3/3/2020 Mastectomy: Left, Right; Reconstruction (left): Tissue expander placement; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Targeted Therapy
4/9/2020 Kadcyla (T-DM1, ado-trastuzumab)
annoyingboo…
norcal, ca
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Jun 3, 2020 09:37PM
annoyingboob
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good luck!! its a breeze c/w the bmx.
Dx
12/2016, DCIS, Right, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, ER+/PR+
Surgery
1/5/2017 Lumpectomy: Left, Right
Radiation Therapy
2/21/2017 3DCRT: Breast
Hormonal Therapy
3/3/2017 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Dx
2/2020, IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IB, Grade 2, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Surgery
3/19/2020 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Left, Right
Hormonal Therapy
4/15/2020 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Surgery
AngieB92
Arkansas
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Jun 4, 2020 09:32AM
AngieB92
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Thanks!! I’m just looking forward to getting away from this iron bra feeling!!
Dx
8/8/2019, IDC, Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ (IHC)
Targeted Therapy
9/16/2019 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Targeted Therapy
9/16/2019 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Surgery
3/3/2020 Mastectomy: Left, Right; Reconstruction (left): Tissue expander placement; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Targeted Therapy
4/9/2020 Kadcyla (T-DM1, ado-trastuzumab)
annoyingboo…
norcal, ca
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Jun 7, 2020 12:55AM
annoyingboob
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sadly, I think that’s the alloferm and that doesn’t go away.
Dx
12/2016, DCIS, Right, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, ER+/PR+
Surgery
1/5/2017 Lumpectomy: Left, Right
Radiation Therapy
2/21/2017 3DCRT: Breast
Hormonal Therapy
3/3/2017 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Dx
2/2020, IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IB, Grade 2, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Surgery
3/19/2020 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Left, Right
Hormonal Therapy
4/15/2020 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Surgery
sage
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Jun 8, 2020 09:05AM
sage
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AngieB92 - good luck today!!! So excited for you! Good luck with your surgery and hope you have a swift recovery.
AngieB92
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Jun 8, 2020 08:03PM
AngieB92
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Thanks, Sage!
I’m home a resting comfortably. Just some minor pain right now. I’m so glad to get this behind me
Dx
8/8/2019, IDC, Left, 1cm, Stage IA, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ (IHC)
Targeted Therapy
9/16/2019 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Targeted Therapy
9/16/2019 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Surgery
3/3/2020 Mastectomy: Left, Right; Reconstruction (left): Tissue expander placement; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Targeted Therapy
4/9/2020 Kadcyla (T-DM1, ado-trastuzumab)
Maryjv
San antonio, Texas, US
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Jun 8, 2020 09:36PM
Maryjv
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congrats Angie!!! Rest and recover!!! 🙏
Dx
11/22/2019, IDC, Right, 1cm, Stage IB, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2- (FISH)
Chemotherapy
12/30/2019 AC + T (Taxol)
Surgery
3/27/2020 Mastectomy: Left, Right
Surgery
8/27/2020 Reconstruction (left): DIEP flap; Reconstruction (right): DIEP flap
cyathea
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
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Jun 8, 2020 10:14PM
cyathea
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AngieB92, I’m glad everything went well. I wish you a quick recovery and life that is hopefully more normal.
Dx
6/17/2019, DCIS/ILC, Right, 5cm, Stage IV, metastasized to bone, Grade 2, ER+/PR-, HER2+ (FISH)
Targeted Therapy
8/1/2019 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Chemotherapy
8/1/2019 Carboplatin (Paraplatin), Taxotere (docetaxel)
Chemotherapy
10/9/2019 Abraxane (albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel)
Targeted Therapy
10/10/2019 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Surgery
3/18/2020 Lymph node removal: Left, Right, Sentinel, Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Left, Right
Chemotherapy
4/16/2020 Other
Radiation Therapy
6/1/2020 3DCRT: Breast, Lymph nodes, Bone
Hormonal Therapy
8/21/2020 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Targeted Therapy
Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Cat029
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Oct 3, 2020 10:51AM
Cat029
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I had surgery at the end of March and currently have expanders. Has anyone experience stinging pain 6 months after surgery around expanderr