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I have fibrocystic breast diease the lump as 2 small cyst like lumps can this mimc cancer because my medical dr. Says my biopsy says cancer i dont belive u can have both dieases
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Have you gotten the written biopsy results? I'm not a doctor but you could have both. By the way I had 4 areas of cancer 3 of which were different types in my one breast.
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anonymous
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Yes, you can have both. If you did get biopsy and the result says cancer , then you need to have your doctor explain the type of cancer and the next step of evaluation/intervention. Some cancer is very early and local but still need to act on.
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Hi. I’m 29 yr old. BRCA1 positive. Stage 1a triple negative breast cancer about 3 weeks ago. Would like to know more about your journey and experience regarding mastectomy if you’ve been through it; the mental preparation, the recovery time.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Everyone's body handles surgery differently. I never had any pain with mine 5+ years ago. As to your hair some suggest cutting it off a little at a time. My friend went from waist length hair to her shoulders first, then her chin, before shaving the rest off and that comforted her. Mine was...
Comment 3Everyone's body handles surgery differently. I never had any pain with mine 5+ years ago. As to your hair some suggest cutting it off a little at a time. My friend went from waist length hair to her shoulders first, then her chin, before shaving the rest off and that comforted her. Mine was short to start with and when I asked my gal to shave the rest off after losing some with my first infusion she felt I wouldn't lose anymore than I already had but it was a nuisance so she took the rest off and one more time a month later then we let it grow back, took about 9 months for me to have enough hair back to get a decent hair cut and it was longer than what it was when I started and really curly. Everyone is different, just take a deep breath and try to relax and that will help your body and mind heal.
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anonymous
stage_3a Patient
I also cut my hair to my shoulders because I had long hair. When it started coming out in little clumps, my hairdresser shaved it. That was a tough day for me. My mastectomy wasn’t as bad as I thought. I didn’t get reconstruction. I was sad and scared to look at my chest. It’s a hard transition,...
Comment 3I also cut my hair to my shoulders because I had long hair. When it started coming out in little clumps, my hairdresser shaved it. That was a tough day for me. My mastectomy wasn’t as bad as I thought. I didn’t get reconstruction. I was sad and scared to look at my chest. It’s a hard transition, but I’m used to it now. The whole cancer process is hard , but just take one day at a time. Good luck .
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My mom had surgury and in biopsy report it is found that 13 out of 16 lymph nodes are effected but lungs liver don’t have it. We Pr is 80%. No Her2. What should be further treatment
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Everyone's cancer has different characteristics and thus the treatment plan is individualized for that patient. I would guess perhaps some chemotherapy, radiation, a combo of those or something totally different. Her team will come up with a plan just for her and no I am not a doctor.
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anonymous
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Thanks
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Cold caps to prevent hair losses I am reading some think it prevents some of cancer cells from destruction. Thoughts???
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
They hadn't been approved by the FDA in the US when I was doing chemo. 5 years ago. I've seen stories both pro and con with using them.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
My girlfriend tried it and it was a waste of money. After a while during her treatment she couldn’t be bothered wearing it.
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I do not want to take Tamoxifen, is there a natural estrogen blocker I can use?
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When do seromas go away? My surgeon said that my skin is not scarring down after my mastectomies. I've been wearing very tight ace wrap bandages for 4 weeks, and still the fluids returns. I've done no activity for past 4 days to decrease amount of lymph.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Everyone's body handles seromas differently. I know you wrote this 3 weeks ago but I wasn't able to answer your question. I had a friend who after taking out her drainage tubes one side kept getting seromas which made her miserable so the surgeon went in and put the tubes back in for a time.
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Hi I was using replen doctor change me to ovestin course I was dry do eney body use it thank you
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Hello everyone have not been able to login due to phone issues. Anyway today is my birthday and April made 5 years I’m Breast cancer free. I’m just wondering if I should stop taking the armidex. My doctor is giving me the choice
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Survivor since 2013-
anonymous
Survivor since 2013
My 5th year was up on 1July on Letrozole. I will be asking my doctor about it in a couple of weeks. If they can give me a good reason to continue another 5 years I will if not I just may go off of it. My PCP has already told me if I'm taken off it he will discontinue the med. I take for...
13 comments 2My 5th year was up on 1July on Letrozole. I will be asking my doctor about it in a couple of weeks. If they can give me a good reason to continue another 5 years I will if not I just may go off of it. My PCP has already told me if I'm taken off it he will discontinue the med. I take for Osteopenia, he's already cut the dosage in half since my bone mass has improved.
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anonymous
stage_1 Patient
Are you having any bad side effects from it?
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Ihad a mammogram yesterday n got n message saying i have a appointment in oncology breast clinic should i be concern
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anonymous
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You can go
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Does anyone have any experience with proton radiation. I just started treatment yesterday and was wondering if anyone else has had this kind of radiation and what to expect.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
As far as I know they weren't using it when I went through treatments 5 years ago.
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anonymous
stage_3c Patient
*Update* I was part of a research study at the Mayo Clinic. While proton radiation is not typically used for breast cancer they are trying to make it standard care as it decreases exposure of the heart and lungs. I went through the whole treatment with just some minor pinkness to the skin. The...
Comment 0*Update* I was part of a research study at the Mayo Clinic. While proton radiation is not typically used for breast cancer they are trying to make it standard care as it decreases exposure of the heart and lungs. I went through the whole treatment with just some minor pinkness to the skin. The following two weeks however, my skin became redder and redder, sore, and dried out. While this was very uncomfortable it was for a short amount of time and now I am pretty much completely healed and back to normal. I hope this might help someone else in the future.
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I too will be starting my AC Chemo treatment after completing 11 doses of Herceptin, Perjetta and Taxolwhich. I start AC chemo which I am fearimg the most. How much help will I need when I start this regiment while also raising a 7 yr old home for summer?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Chemo. effects everyone differently. My place arranged a ride to and from my first treatment to see how my body would handle it as I live alone. I lived about a mile from the center and would have been able to handle that first one but it was nice to know I had a ride to and from the center...
Comment 0Chemo. effects everyone differently. My place arranged a ride to and from my first treatment to see how my body would handle it as I live alone. I lived about a mile from the center and would have been able to handle that first one but it was nice to know I had a ride to and from the center anyway.
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anonymous
stage_3a Patient
Not sure if you have started AC yet. It’s a tough chemo, not gonna lie. I usually felt good day of and day after, then would hit me hard next few days. It’s accumulative so gets worse each treatment. I could barely walk for a few days each treatment. White blood cells down to almost zero. You...
Comment 0Not sure if you have started AC yet. It’s a tough chemo, not gonna lie. I usually felt good day of and day after, then would hit me hard next few days. It’s accumulative so gets worse each treatment. I could barely walk for a few days each treatment. White blood cells down to almost zero. You will probably need intermittent help with your kid. Some days ok, some days bad. Hang in there.
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Have any of you done genetic testing other than Braca?
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Survivor since 2013-
anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I saw my Radiation PA a few weeks ago and she mentioned genetic testing and it's been 5 years since my diagnosis. I qualify as I have a cousin who was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer but being my cousin doesn't qualify me. In checking with Medicare because of that they won't pay for it if I...
2 comments 1I saw my Radiation PA a few weeks ago and she mentioned genetic testing and it's been 5 years since my diagnosis. I qualify as I have a cousin who was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer but being my cousin doesn't qualify me. In checking with Medicare because of that they won't pay for it if I choose to do it which I won't for now. She said some recent studies have shown a possible family link with pancreas and breast cancer.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Hi betti I was having difficulties with signing into appt since I changed my phone. Anyway I did the Braca test and it was paid by insurance only because I had a strong history of Breast cancer which I found out after the fact.
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I see a lot of comments on native iya basira , to help get pregnant does this really help ?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Iya Basira is not a "real" cancer patient or family member you need to let the moderator aware of it. They can look into it, I can't see any posts with that name or I could flag anything the person has written.
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What concerns should I have about hormone treatment for breast cancer
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What supplements may help breast cancer
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Are there any essential oils that you should not use as a breast cancer survivor?
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hi guys, good morning. i had a mammogram test ,and i was told that there is a benign in my breast (fibroadenoma) . assessment category 2. please what should i do? cos am scared
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Had my first mammogram done today. They inform me my breast are extreme dense. She also inform me a letter would be mailed for further test to be done. Should I be concern? I’m scared
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Having extreme breast denseness makes it harder to read the films. I was told the 3-D study I had the past 2 years will make it easier to see through. I am almost 68, my breasts have always been dense, and still is at my age (usually dense tissue comes with being younger). I see this was...
Comment 1Having extreme breast denseness makes it harder to read the films. I was told the 3-D study I had the past 2 years will make it easier to see through. I am almost 68, my breasts have always been dense, and still is at my age (usually dense tissue comes with being younger). I see this was written 3 months ago, did you have any additional imaging?
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Any idea of what an elongated knot would be around lumpectomy site?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Scar tissue? Hematoma? Those are my guesses but you need to be asking your surgeon about it.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2014
Hi Sandi, it may be cording, I had that after my lumpectomy. Here is the definition.....
Cording. Axillary Web Syndrome is also known as “cording”. It is very common after mastectomy or lumpectomy with axillary node dissection (lymph node removal). It may be cording, I had that after mine. It...1 comment 3Hi Sandi, it may be cording, I had that after my lumpectomy. Here is the definition.....
Cording. Axillary Web Syndrome is also known as “cording”. It is very common after mastectomy or lumpectomy with axillary node dissection (lymph node removal). It may be cording, I had that after mine. It ran down my side from the incision area.
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Had mammogram 15 dec still not got results had breast cancer 2012 how long for results
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
When I used to do mammograms it was mandatory that the ordering doctor got the report within a few days and the patient get a letter from the imaging place it seems within a week. I'd be calling my doctor's office and ask them what the report of your mammogram said. That's ridiculous it's been...
Comment 2When I used to do mammograms it was mandatory that the ordering doctor got the report within a few days and the patient get a letter from the imaging place it seems within a week. I'd be calling my doctor's office and ask them what the report of your mammogram said. That's ridiculous it's been 3 weeks (in my opinion).
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Double mastectomy and diet reconstruction recovery week 3, how are you doing?
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Where can I get a free screening in okc
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Ask you doctor as they should have some information. I live in an area of 3 cities and 8 counties, each city has a hospital and every Oct. each one has a day when they do mammograms and if needed a pelvic exam and Pap smear for ladies between 45&64 (I think) who are unemployed or have no...
Comment 1Ask you doctor as they should have some information. I live in an area of 3 cities and 8 counties, each city has a hospital and every Oct. each one has a day when they do mammograms and if needed a pelvic exam and Pap smear for ladies between 45&64 (I think) who are unemployed or have no insurance. You might be able to do a search on your computer and see if there is anywhere in OKC listed that does them.
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fat necrosis following radiation?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I'm not sure what you are asking, I assume can radiation cause fat necrosis? I know someone who had an area of fat necrosis but it wasn't from radiation. You need to be asking your team about it.
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