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Chemotherapy is a treatment method that uses a combination of drugs to either destroy cancer cells or slow cancer cell growth. Cytotoxic drugs (meaning “toxic to cells”)...
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Radiation therapy, which commonly follows surgery, uses x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. People with Stage 0 (DCIS ) or Stage 1...
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The first step and most common form of treatment for breast cancer is surgery. This involves removing the tumor and getting clear the margins; the margin is the surrounding...
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Hi I have just had sugary on stage 2b cancer and wanted to ask about what food is the best to eat before I start chemotherapy. Thanks Michele
Asked by Michele Aboro
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Ali S
Survivor since 2011
Sorry...that sent too early! The morning of my chemo, I ate something, like an English muffin and an egg. While getting started I had some milk to get some protein in case I wouldnt want it later. Bland foods that day and a few days after we're all I could tolerate. Watermelon and grapes were...
Comment 0Sorry...that sent too early! The morning of my chemo, I ate something, like an English muffin and an egg. While getting started I had some milk to get some protein in case I wouldnt want it later. Bland foods that day and a few days after we're all I could tolerate. Watermelon and grapes were my savior and kept my hydrated when I was t drinking fluids. Which I was all the time. Be hydrated before during and after, so your body can flush out the toxins as fast as possible. Eat what you want before, but try to keep your nora
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Ali S
Survivor since 2011
Ugh, I hate that the "done" button is so close to be space bar on my phone! Sorry! Last try: eat well and healthy before because during and after you might crave unhealthy things and you'll have to have them!!! Best of luck and kick butt!!
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What is the prognosis for metastatic Stage 4 Breast Cancer that has spread to the lung?
Asked by Alice Eisele
Survivor since 2009-
Sharon Danielson
Survivor since 2007
Nobody can say for sure. There are women who have all sorts of diagnosis's and have all sorts of different outcomes. I think one just gets the best advice, goes into treatment and lives each day they best they can. I always say you can get hit by a bus.... tomorrow!
I think doctor's tend to be...2 comments 0Nobody can say for sure. There are women who have all sorts of diagnosis's and have all sorts of different outcomes. I think one just gets the best advice, goes into treatment and lives each day they best they can. I always say you can get hit by a bus.... tomorrow!
I think doctor's tend to be more hopeful, they have so many different kinds of treatment and there are also drug studies you can enroll in. Lots of times, these treatments will make these spots on lungs shrink if not disappear. I also think along with good treatment, a fighting spirit and positive attitude will bring you a long, long way. I would hope your doctor does not fill your head with anything other than a positive hopeful attitude. You GO GIRL! Hang in there!!! Sharon
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I was just diagnosed with stage lll and I'm in process of completing all my labs and test . I was told about a cap you can wear after treatment to keep from losing hair. Has any one used this ? If so how was it? Side effects?
Asked by anonymous
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Sharon Danielson
Survivor since 2007
Earlier, we had a bit of a discussion about the cold cap. You must ask your oncologist about it as there is some talk about it interferring with the chemotherapy. SInce chemo. attacks fast growing cells, which hair is, the cold cap keep the chemotherapy from reaching the scalp. Your cancer...
Comment 0Earlier, we had a bit of a discussion about the cold cap. You must ask your oncologist about it as there is some talk about it interferring with the chemotherapy. SInce chemo. attacks fast growing cells, which hair is, the cold cap keep the chemotherapy from reaching the scalp. Your cancer could hide out in that tissue. Hopefully, some others will come forth with more information about the pluses and minuses of the cold cap. Last work always comes from your oncologist. Remember.... Bald, is beautiful! Take care, Sharon
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marianne robertson
Learning About Breast Cancer
I'm stage 3 too. It is scary!!!! I did not use the cap. I didn't even wear my wig. It was itchy, hot, and gave me a headache. I wore a ball cap that was pink camo and said chemofage. I had so many people telling, from their experience, it will be OK. Everyone has their own journey. Choose want it...
Comment 0I'm stage 3 too. It is scary!!!! I did not use the cap. I didn't even wear my wig. It was itchy, hot, and gave me a headache. I wore a ball cap that was pink camo and said chemofage. I had so many people telling, from their experience, it will be OK. Everyone has their own journey. Choose want it is best for you. Today, a year later, I am cancer free 6 rounds of chemo and 35 radation. It's very doable but I gave up comtrol. I literally gave up control and came out a better person. Like the Tim McGrAw long minus the bull ride. God Bless your journey
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My cancer is stage 1, but my grade is a 3, will that change the type of treatment I will have?
Asked by anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer-
Sharon Danielson
Survivor since 2007
Oh SO many things are looked at for determining treatment. Many more aspects than just stage and grade.... what type of breast cancer, your age, hormone receptors, types of cells etc. those all go into your treatment plan. Cancer treatment is tailored made for each woman's diagnosis. Your...
Comment 0Oh SO many things are looked at for determining treatment. Many more aspects than just stage and grade.... what type of breast cancer, your age, hormone receptors, types of cells etc. those all go into your treatment plan. Cancer treatment is tailored made for each woman's diagnosis. Your individual cells change your treatment from all the other women with breast cancer. Hang in there....This is a great group of women on this site and we'd love to help and support you as you are going through your treatment. Take care, Sharon
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I had stage 1, no lymph node involvement, the Dr. told me there is a 75-80% chance that the cancer will not come back. If I go through 6 rounds of chemo it ups that to 85-90%. Should I do chemo or take the chance that it won't come back?
Asked by Cindy Johannsen
Stage 1 Patient- View all 5 answers
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Diana Foster
Survivor since 2012
Hi Cindy, I agree with Sharon. As for me...I had to do chemo (twice) because of my stage & lymph node involvement. But if I had been an earlier stage....I would have wanted to do every thing in my power to reduce the chance of my cancer coming back. While chemo is not fun....it's totally doable....
Comment 3Hi Cindy, I agree with Sharon. As for me...I had to do chemo (twice) because of my stage & lymph node involvement. But if I had been an earlier stage....I would have wanted to do every thing in my power to reduce the chance of my cancer coming back. While chemo is not fun....it's totally doable. And it's so worth the results!!!!!! I am cancer free!! Best wishes in whatever you choose. Hugs, Diana
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Sharon Danielson
Survivor since 2007
I had a similar choice to make.... it is all about percentages. It is a tough call because chemo is not fun. My point spread was much larger than yours so for me, I did the chemo, plus I also have been on hormone blocking therapy. My doctor also gave me a choice about more chemo therapy with...
Comment 2I had a similar choice to make.... it is all about percentages. It is a tough call because chemo is not fun. My point spread was much larger than yours so for me, I did the chemo, plus I also have been on hormone blocking therapy. My doctor also gave me a choice about more chemo therapy with a different drug (in addition) but he said it would only improve my odds by very, very, little.... 1 or 2%. He said he didn't recommend it, as the damage and discomfort really wasn't worth the possible small gain. I followed his suggestion and happy I did. In the big picture, I would probably go for the 6 rounds of chemotherapy. I would want to know I did everything I could to keep the cancer from returning. It makes for not second guessing. 90% is a really nice number. We are all different but these kinds of choices boil down to rolling the dice. I know there will be other women who will give you their opinions too. This is my 64th birthday.... I really enjoy celebrating each and every day I get to live! Good luck and take care, Sharon
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I was diagnosed IDCS stage 2 or 3A and everyone from Dr. to my bc sisters always tell me I should be around to watch my children grow up. But then the Dr. that works with my chemo Dr. tells me my survival rate doesn't look good. Those words crushed me
Asked by kim sosa
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Erin Timlin
Learning About Breast Cancer
I agree w everyone. You need another doctor who is going to be encouraging and positive and will fight with you!! I was dx w invasive ductal in Oct. It was stage 2 with nodal involvement and I am doing great. The chemo completely dissolved the tumor and I had surgery Wed to excise the tissue and...
2 comments 2I agree w everyone. You need another doctor who is going to be encouraging and positive and will fight with you!! I was dx w invasive ductal in Oct. It was stage 2 with nodal involvement and I am doing great. The chemo completely dissolved the tumor and I had surgery Wed to excise the tissue and nodes. I have 2 little girls and I've been fighting since the start to see them grow up. You have great survival hope but you need positive people treating you!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Don't listen to your doctor, maybe he has confused you with someone else. I would ask him the reasons for his opinion. no one knows not even the so called "god"
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Anyone have had stage 2 of reconstruction and not satisfied with the implants? I hate mine
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marianne robertson
Learning About Breast Cancer
I haven't started re-consctruction yet. I'm afraid I hate what I have but I don't want to wake up with something that I hate more. Invasivise Lobular Breast cancer. I had a partial mastectomy, chemo, then radiation. I finished radiation Sept 21,2011. I hated the first PS, I'm going to consult...
1 comment 0I haven't started re-consctruction yet. I'm afraid I hate what I have but I don't want to wake up with something that I hate more. Invasivise Lobular Breast cancer. I had a partial mastectomy, chemo, then radiation. I finished radiation Sept 21,2011. I hated the first PS, I'm going to consult with # 2 on Friday. I was told to wait a year. I don't even know what to ask?
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Bonnie Irwin
Learning About Breast Cancer
What do you hate?
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I was diagnosed stage 2 possible stage 3A because of lymp node involvement. My doctor said I should live a full life but reading things on the internet tell me otherwise. Any reassurance will help
Asked by kim sosa
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jayme john
Learning About Breast Cancer
Please feel confident that you'll fight this cancer and enjoy life. I did the same thing you did and it leads to a downward spiral. Everyone's life is uncertain. We just don't realize it until we hear words like cancer. I tell myself that this a new journey, it's sometimes scarey and I don't know...
Comment 1Please feel confident that you'll fight this cancer and enjoy life. I did the same thing you did and it leads to a downward spiral. Everyone's life is uncertain. We just don't realize it until we hear words like cancer. I tell myself that this a new journey, it's sometimes scarey and I don't know exactly where it's going to lead, but I'm going to live and help others down this path as best I can. Sharon hit the nail on the head when she said not to read what's on line because we tend to focus on the negative. We can do this. Hugs and smiles, jayme
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kim sosa
Learning About Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed with invasive carcinoma ductol bc.My PET scan came back clean! Im finally about to start my journey with chemo first and then surgery. I was given the choice of a lumpectomy or mastectomy. My choice is going to be made in regards to the outcome of the brac 1 test I took.
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I was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer last March. I had a double mastectomy, have gone through 8 cycles of dose dense chemotherapy as well as radiation. I am now on Tamoxifen 20 mgs daily. What is my chance for recurrance?
Asked by Lori Kelly
Survivor since 2012- View all 5 answers
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Diana Foster
Survivor since 2012
Hi Lori, our stories are very similar! I was diagnosed with stage 3C breast cancer last May. I went through 8 cycles of dose dense chemo, a double mastectomy, then 8 more cycles of code dense chemo with 2 different drugs than before which took place 3 weeks after my mastectomy. She used stage 4...
1 comment 1Hi Lori, our stories are very similar! I was diagnosed with stage 3C breast cancer last May. I went through 8 cycles of dose dense chemo, a double mastectomy, then 8 more cycles of code dense chemo with 2 different drugs than before which took place 3 weeks after my mastectomy. She used stage 4 drugs on me the second time due to extensive lymph node involvement, & other things that were found. Then I went through radiation. It's been 1 week ago today since I had my final rad treatment. I've been on 20 mg of Tamoxifen for 1 week now.
On my visit last week I asked my Oncologist the same question. What are my chances for reoccurrence? She told me basically that there's always going to be a chance for reoccurrence. But there's no way to predict that with percentages. It's impossible. Each woman is different. A lot of women live years & years who have had stage 3 cancer. I'm not going to lie...there have been times in the past where I've looked at the survival stats online with our stage of cancer. But it brought no good doing so. No one knows for sure when our time on earth is finished. My Oncologist is such an upbeat person. Very caring with her patients. I just can't say good enough things about her. And I respected her for saying what she did. There's always going to be a part of me that wonders if it will ever return. I know this sounds cliche but I'm going to do the right things health wise, and live the rest of my life (however long that may be) with purpose. AND abundantly. Hugs Lori -
tara mollick
Learning About Breast Cancer
Seems to me that you won the war!! Good for you!!!
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26 year old her 1 positive stage 2b 3 nosds pos. I get my last chemo April 19th ! I have been really strong for the most part threw this chemo! I find I am getting scared for my future as the chemo is coming to an end .. Did u worrie Bout your future ?
Asked by Christina Archambault
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Sharon Danielson
Survivor since 2007
I have heard this many, many, times! People have a sense of loss when they are coming to the end of their chemotherapy. You feel protected and cared for during your treatment and all of a sudden, it is over. So for everyone who has this feeling, it is oh so common. You are like a fledgling...
Comment 1I have heard this many, many, times! People have a sense of loss when they are coming to the end of their chemotherapy. You feel protected and cared for during your treatment and all of a sudden, it is over. So for everyone who has this feeling, it is oh so common. You are like a fledgling getting pushed out into the world to fly on your own. I on the other hand, counted the days until I was done and although I liked everybody, I was thrilled to get back to my life, my horses, and my HAIR! I think this feeling of a little bit of loss, and this safe caccoon, is something that will fade as you transition to another part of your treatment or back to your regular life. My congratulations for being done with your chemo..... YAHOOO!!! You will continue to be strong but you are saying good bye to this part of your treatment. Take care, Sharon
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tara mollick
Learning About Breast Cancer
I'm so sorry you had to deal with this at such a young age. I was 36 and I was in shock and upset for awhile. I promise it will subside. I remember I was scared when I went from getting a Mamo every 6 months to once a year but my doc said it was a good thing and soon after I believed him. Hang in...
Comment 1I'm so sorry you had to deal with this at such a young age. I was 36 and I was in shock and upset for awhile. I promise it will subside. I remember I was scared when I went from getting a Mamo every 6 months to once a year but my doc said it was a good thing and soon after I believed him. Hang in there. Soon everything in life will get back to normal.
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