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lumpectomy in my left breast (ADH) in sept 2012, new mri/biopsy in jan showed ADH again, am to see a surgeon again this week. Question can this just keep going back and forth everytime i get a new mri? i was just put on tamoxifen what can i expect?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I have the same issue. Had
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I have same issue. Had lumpectomy on left as well in Aug 2012. Had a 2nd surgery following week to clean margins. Had 35 radiation treatments & went back for a mammo in Jan 2013 & it showed a spot of micro calcification near the incision area. Not sure if cancerous Dr will do another mammo in 3...
1 comment 0I have same issue. Had lumpectomy on left as well in Aug 2012. Had a 2nd surgery following week to clean margins. Had 35 radiation treatments & went back for a mammo in Jan 2013 & it showed a spot of micro calcification near the incision area. Not sure if cancerous Dr will do another mammo in 3 months and if it is cancerous I'm going for a double mastectomy with reconstruction @ time of surgery. I dont want to keep having surgeries. I'm currently taking tamoxifen as well. Started it 4 months ago.
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Doctors office called. After chemo and mastectomy no cancer in lymph nodes. And my original 7cm tumor was down to 4mm. They did say they found a bit of DCIS but removed it. Anyone have a similar experience ?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I had chemo first and my tumor completely dissolved so I went for breast conservation surgery during which the area of tissue was excised and nodes were removed. However, they did find DCIS in the remaining tissue so I had to have a mastectomy. If your doctor found the DCIS and got clear...
Comment 0I had chemo first and my tumor completely dissolved so I went for breast conservation surgery during which the area of tissue was excised and nodes were removed. However, they did find DCIS in the remaining tissue so I had to have a mastectomy. If your doctor found the DCIS and got clear margins, that's great. My surgeon didn't think she could get more tissue out without deforming the breast (which was small!) so I went ahead with mastectomy.
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i'm 19 and i have lumps in my breast, the mammogram result was normal but the lumps are growing bigger day by day!! can mammogram detect 100% breast cancer?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
Mine did not show on the mammogram. You have to get a biopsy to be 100% sure.
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anonymous
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Mine didn't show.
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Has anyone heard about using raspberry ketones? Any bad side effects for breast cancer survivors?
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Doc prescribed Effexor for hot flashes. Anyone have success?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Hi Becky, there is probably no harm in trying it. I started with the ultra low dose for my hot flashes and I still have them but not nearly as often. I hope you will have success, let us know how you are doing.
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anonymous
Stage 3C Patient
Works for me (when I remember to take it lol)
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Unbelievable Mayor- No action taken to fire me. BUT I am on the agenda again for Wed, Feb 20, which happens a day that I'm in surgery!! City Commission will be determining my future while I am in hospital. I am in SHOCK!!!
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anonymous
Patient
Time you used the press in this fight x
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
A call to the ACLU might not hurt- discrimination against women and the disabled. Sounds like he thinks major networks might give him a pass.
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Two drains out....two more to go. Cannot wait!!!
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
Yay Wanda! Prayers to you.
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anonymous
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Great! I still have all mine. I go back on Monday. Are you on Facebook?
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I know everyone's BC is different, but after reading everyone's stories I feel like I am the only one doing my chemo AFTER my bxm. Why the chemo before, if you don't mind me asking....
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
I did chemo first to shrink the tumor to an operable size. If you are not comfortable with your treatment plan get a second opinion, or if you have questions, talk to your team. Your plan is designed uniquely for you and you have the right to ask questions and to understand your plan and what...
Comment 0I did chemo first to shrink the tumor to an operable size. If you are not comfortable with your treatment plan get a second opinion, or if you have questions, talk to your team. Your plan is designed uniquely for you and you have the right to ask questions and to understand your plan and what factors led to it! Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way!!!
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
Maura some do chemo before surgery to shrink the tumor. I did chemo after. Prayers to you.
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Has anyone had breast reconstruction with own tissue, and later on needing a fat graph for more volume?? Just went thru my 2nd reconstruction (1st one failed) and was told by my ps that I'll be needing more fat for volume.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Emma, I had DIep and. I have not had my second surgery. I have plenty of volume from the original surgery. My understanding is that of they need more fat to flesh out certain areas they lipo it from another area of the body and then it is liquified and injected into the breast areas thAt need it....
Comment 0Emma, I had DIep and. I have not had my second surgery. I have plenty of volume from the original surgery. My understanding is that of they need more fat to flesh out certain areas they lipo it from another area of the body and then it is liquified and injected into the breast areas thAt need it. Because I had complications I may not go through with the second surgery.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Thanks.sooo much for your sanders ladies, I really appreciate them. Sending the best vibes your way.
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I want to tell you all about cancer recovery programs please see post for information
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Survivor since 1998- View all 4 answers
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anonymous
Survivor since 1998
Since 10/25/2012 I have been participating in a cancer recovery program at the Central Bucks YMCA in Doylestown PA called Thrive. This program included strength training, increased flexibility, cardio, weight training, nutrition education , yoga, mat Pilates , mediation, and community support,...
1 comment 1Since 10/25/2012 I have been participating in a cancer recovery program at the Central Bucks YMCA in Doylestown PA called Thrive. This program included strength training, increased flexibility, cardio, weight training, nutrition education , yoga, mat Pilates , mediation, and community support, along with private trainers and counselors. Introduction to may different classes offered at the Y as well as a free membership for the last 3 months for my family. The Thrive program is free. It was the most wonderful experience , everyone in the group has had cancer and are in different stages of treatments and we all support each other. Even 2 of the personal trainers were bc survivors. My YMCA got involved because of The Live Strong Organization was sending out seed money to start cancer recovery programs. My Ymca did not win the seed money but decided to start there own program called Thrive. My point is that there may be lots of these programs out there at local Ymca,s some supported by the Live Strong Foundation or doing it themselves like my YMCA . Call your local Y and find out. This program has helped me mind, body, and soul . I have now joined the YMCA and have many new friends. Everyone works at there own pace, and we all increased in each one of the goals which we personally set at the beginning. Give it a try it will make you feel like your old self. Good Luck
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Colleen,
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That sounds wonderful! I WISH..... but I live on an island. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Sharon
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