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I had a lumpectomy 2 years ago, followed by 4 rounds of chemotherapy, and 6 weeks of radiation. There were no cancer cells in my lymph nodes, by the way. I'm on my third aromatase inhibitor, and I'm miserable. I'm thinking of stopping. Any thoughts?
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anonymous
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I spoke with my doctor yesterday. He told me to take a month off, and then try Tamoxifen. It's not exactly like Aromasin, Femara, etc. He finds that people that get the body aches do better. So, we'll see. Thank you for your answer.
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Survivor since 2013
Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? I was on an AI for 5 years (what they ordered at the time of my diagnosis) and thankfully had no issues. I had a special test done after the 5 years and it indicated another 5 years would not benefit me (my friends were told 10 years at their...
Comment 1Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? I was on an AI for 5 years (what they ordered at the time of my diagnosis) and thankfully had no issues. I had a special test done after the 5 years and it indicated another 5 years would not benefit me (my friends were told 10 years at their diagnosis). It said I only had about a 5% chance of recurrence and like my Oncologist told me it's not a guarantee it won't return and I pray it doesn't. The only thing the AI got me was when I needed a tooth extraction my general dentist wouldn't do it and referred me to an Oral Surgeon.
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gf.me/u/v8suzi please feel free to read my story. I just want to know if it gets easier. Is the diagnosis process suppose to take the long?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I'm not sure what you mean by taking so long. There are numerous factors based on your diagnosis and at times things may seem to take a long period of time but know it will get better. I had my mammogram in December, waited to do a biopsy until January due to my insurance, and had surgery in...
Comment 0I'm not sure what you mean by taking so long. There are numerous factors based on your diagnosis and at times things may seem to take a long period of time but know it will get better. I had my mammogram in December, waited to do a biopsy until January due to my insurance, and had surgery in February about 8 weeks or so after my mammogram. I then had chemotherapy followed by radiation which was completed in August, so not even a year after the mammogram I was done with my treatments. I did have to take an Estrogen blocker for the next 5 years but have since finished that also.
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I have Qi have invasive ductal cancer and diabetes? Has anyone had the whole thing off or just the lump removal
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I had 2 areas next to each other of 2 types of cancer and elected to remove the entire breast. The surgical pathology showed 2 other areas in the breast that had never been mentioned so was glad I chose that option. My surgeon indicated due to the size of the 2 areas we knew about doing a...
Comment 1I had 2 areas next to each other of 2 types of cancer and elected to remove the entire breast. The surgical pathology showed 2 other areas in the breast that had never been mentioned so was glad I chose that option. My surgeon indicated due to the size of the 2 areas we knew about doing a lumpectomy would have left me disfigured and probably not much tissue anyway. Weigh all your options-pro and con and decide what you would be most comfortable with.
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Essential thrombocytopenic i have it taking 500mg hydrea. Could it be from?.Chemo.stage 3 ducal carcinoma breast cancer. Osteomyelitis reaction fron provia.
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Does frequent self-examination and pressure on breast lumps help spread cancer in it.. because I notice a lump on my breast and I keep examining it and touch since 3 day and today when I wake up I feel its smaller !!
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Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Have you seen your doctor about it? I've never heard of spreading cancer by doing a self exam. Perhaps it's a cyst that will come and go (from my experience but don't think it was doing that from self exams). Make an appointment with your doctor as some testing may be needed to determine what...
1 comment 1Have you seen your doctor about it? I've never heard of spreading cancer by doing a self exam. Perhaps it's a cyst that will come and go (from my experience but don't think it was doing that from self exams). Make an appointment with your doctor as some testing may be needed to determine what it may be.
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Did anyone refuse radiation told chemo not needed so I want to skip radiation I had double mastectomy stage2 1 lymph node
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I don't want to worry you but just because it was all removed tissue can be left behind. I used to do Mammograms and did a study on a lady who had a mastectomy and developed cancer in the area next to where her breast had been. What does your doctor recommend as there may be a reason he/she is...
Comment 0I don't want to worry you but just because it was all removed tissue can be left behind. I used to do Mammograms and did a study on a lady who had a mastectomy and developed cancer in the area next to where her breast had been. What does your doctor recommend as there may be a reason he/she is telling you that you need radiation? I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal (8 even though they looked fine on the MRI). All 8 were negative but they radiated my underarm also as well as my chest wall. I wish you well no matter what you do as it is your decision.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I did everything my doctors recommended; surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation as I wanted to do what I could to battle this cruel disease. I'm an almost 7 year survivor and feel good. Is there some reason you don't want to do radiation?
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Just diagnosed with DCIS and haven’t met with surgeon yet. That’s coming up this Wednesday. Feeling scared and a little depressed . Any thoughts on lumpectomy vs mastectomy?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I had an area of IDC with an area of DCIS right next to it and decided at my age (62) I was going to do a mastectomy and my Surgeon agreed that was my best choice. In the surgical specimen was a 2nd area of IDC and 1 of LCIS so am glad I went that route as neither of those had been mentioned. ...
3 comments 0I had an area of IDC with an area of DCIS right next to it and decided at my age (62) I was going to do a mastectomy and my Surgeon agreed that was my best choice. In the surgical specimen was a 2nd area of IDC and 1 of LCIS so am glad I went that route as neither of those had been mentioned. Also, in reading the operative report the Surgeon said due to the 2 areas we knew about I would have been disfigured with a lumpectomy due to the size. Work with the Surgeon and see what he/she recommend, but that final decision is yours.
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How do you know if your cancer spreads to another part of your body? Im having memory issues.
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Im 34 havnt had a lil one in 12 yrs an im leak fluid from my breasts.. My grandma had this an her sister. Im worried
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Can you have triple negative breast cancer along with metastatic?
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I have just been diagnosed with stage 1and one centimeter mass I’m being sent to surgeon for care is there anything I need to ask ?
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I have not been dianosed with breast cancer but had the gene test and came back positive for PALB2. I have been recommended to have the double mastecomy and i just so confused on should i do it or not
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Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Survivor since 2013
You say you haven't been diagnosed with BC but had genetic testing. If you are unsure seek another opinion and if need be a third. Gather as much information as you can and make your decision from there.
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anonymous
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I have had a mamagram ultrasound and a biopsy i ha e been called ba k as i have c1which means indaquit doea anyone no what will tgey do now.
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What is minimal breast cancer?
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Can after 4 month of Letrazol breast cancer get muscular mets?
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Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I was on Letrozole for 5 years and never had any problems with it. Have you had testing to see if you indeed have mets from your breast cancer or something else? I may be wrong, as I'm not a doctor but I've never heard of breast cancer metastizing to the muscles but suppose it could.
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What kind of mammogram after breast cancer
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I've tried answering this several times but the site hasn't allowed me to so will try again. I used to do mammograms and this is what we'd do. If a lumpectomy was done then the routine views would be done on both breasts. If a mastectomy was done with no reconstruction then the routine 2 views...
Comment 1I've tried answering this several times but the site hasn't allowed me to so will try again. I used to do mammograms and this is what we'd do. If a lumpectomy was done then the routine views would be done on both breasts. If a mastectomy was done with no reconstruction then the routine 2 views of the remaining breast but if some sort of reconstruction was done or implants put in then the routine 2 views of each breast. Breasts with implants require twice as many pictures either with or without a mastectomy. It is still important to do your monthly breast exam and a yearly one by your doctor even with a mastectomy.
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Has anyone been successful at getting pregnant after chemotherapy
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I had two core needle breast biopsies of two complex cysts. One specimen has black sections on the tissue. Does this indicate malignancy?
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Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
No, I have not received results yet. The 2 biopsies were done today. As I was getting dressed, I saw the two specimens in containers. One was just clear pink liquid without any observable solids. The other one had multiple sizable samples in a clear liquid. These cuts were yellowish/whitish and...
1 comment 1No, I have not received results yet. The 2 biopsies were done today. As I was getting dressed, I saw the two specimens in containers. One was just clear pink liquid without any observable solids. The other one had multiple sizable samples in a clear liquid. These cuts were yellowish/whitish and had some black spots.
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Anyone have a lymph node biopsy before chemo and surgery? What should I Expect? Is it like the needle core biopsy. I am scared I did t have a good experience with that procedure they want it done before chemo in 2 weeks help?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
My lymph node biopsy was part of my mastectomy surgery. They need to know the status of the lymph nodes prior to chemo. as they may need to change their medication plans depending on the result. Have you had any breast surgery yet?
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No they want me to get a lymph node biopsy first, (Dr said they are suspect) then chemo (make tumor small) then surgery (hoping for a lumpectomy) with reconstruction , finally radiation
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Dr said I was stage 2b but if lymph nodes are involved I am a 3b. I'm scared anyone else told this?.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Seven years ago I was diagnosed Day at a time. It’s hard but you can do it. Surround yourself with positive people. with stage 2b. My lymph nodes were not involved. With treatment you should do fine. I know you are terrified; I was. Just take it one step at a time and one
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Has anyone had chemo before surgery? Was it helpful? This is a recommendation for me. What do I need to expect? I don't want it to spread. Help
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
My Oncologist wanted me to do some chemo. prior to surgery (I'm assuming to try and shrink the tumor) but my Surgeon nixed the idea.
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Thank you for answering my question. I just met the oncologist. She recommended chemo first. Everything is so overwhelming right now. I think the fist chemo was a combo of something starting with the letter A and something with a T. I have to do it 1 x every 2 weeks for 4 times. Then I think she...
4 comments 0Thank you for answering my question. I just met the oncologist. She recommended chemo first. Everything is so overwhelming right now. I think the fist chemo was a combo of something starting with the letter A and something with a T. I have to do it 1 x every 2 weeks for 4 times. Then I think she said Taxol?? 1 x every week for 4 weeks.? That is my entire summer doing chemo. Can you give me any ideas on what to expect?? She said i will definately loose my hair, tired and nausea. I have to be there for 2-3 hours. I get a port put in next week. Any idea on what to expect with that? I am so scared and overwhelmed. I don't know how will do this. She wants to start chemo in 2 weeks. I have tons of tests to get done. It is so much in a short time? What should I expect?
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