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This is a new adventure
By dld, 8 hours ago
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I just found out that I have breast cancer last Monday. I have had a mammogram, sonogram, and biopsy. They think it is DCIS, but KU is going to do further testing in 2 weeks. I had a mammogram in Febr... | ||
RE: Hurry up and wait 🙁
By Kpitzer02, 2 days ago
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Hello! I am so sorry you are going through this. I was diagnosed at the beginning of the school year and I am a teacher. I felt the stage you are in was BY FAR my most stressful part of the process... | ||
RE: Treatment tips and tricks
By Kpitzer02, 2 days ago
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Hello! I had taxol as well and used ice mittens and ice socks. In theory, it made sense to me for slowing the circulation so that chemo to those area. I figured it would not hurt. You are welcome ... | ||
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By JenP323, 2 days ago
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Ok I like the pillow idea so you can isolate the fingertips! Thank you! ❤️ | ||
RE: Side effects of Letrozole
By Debi, 3 days ago
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@janedoe7 Hi! Thank you for responding! Like you mentioned, I do find it better when I move more. Just have to remember to take more breaks from working and move. My oncologist mentioned he could try ... | ||
RE: Side effects of Letrozole
By janedoe7, 3 days ago
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Hi Debi! I’m on a different estrogen blocker and definitely can be stiff if I am not getting enough movement. Sometimes when I stand up from a chair or get out of the car after a long ride I feel like... | ||
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By Ironmom5, 3 days ago
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Hi Jen! I was on Taxol during my first course of treatment, and I also had to use cold treatments for the second chemo round after radiation. I definitely think the cold treatment helps to prevent neu... | ||
Treatment tips and tricks
By JenP323, 4 days ago
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Hello breasty baddies! Jen in OP here. I was originally diagnosed with IDC stage 2, but three out of four lymph nodes were positive after DMX with reconstruction 5/14 so I guess that makes it stage 3?... | ||
Side effects of Letrozole
By Debi, 4 days ago
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I am two years in remission from breast cancer, right side with mastectomy and breast reconstruction. No chemo or radiation was necessary. Am taking Letrozole (estrogen blocker) and will probably be o... | ||
RE: Hurry up and wait 🙁
By summers72983, 2 weeks ago
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@janedoe7 thank you for being so interactive on here!! I'm sure lots of people appreciate it :). I know I do! | ||
RE: Hurry up and wait 🙁
By janedoe7, 2 weeks ago
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Different from yours. Post-menopausal, Stage 1, no symptoms, found at my annual mammogram. Treated with lumpectomy, radiation and hormone blockers. I had a few frustrating and painful side effects fro... | ||
RE: Hurry up and wait 🙁
By summers72983, 2 weeks ago
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@janedoe7 yeah that's a good point. I just know I can feel them. What is your breast cancer story btw if you don't mind sharing? | ||
RE: Hurry up and wait 🙁
By janedoe7, 2 weeks ago
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Yes, but I just googled it, and DCIS can be much larger than I thought. It’s hard to tell what “this process” is referring to above, because multiple areas are mentioned. Is it possible “this process”... | ||
RE: New dx
By summers72983, 2 weeks ago
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@lms7663 Hi! I was just diagnosed recently; awaiting double mastectomy at KU. How are things going for you? I'm in nursing school, and am now going to have to pause that. | ||
RE: Hurry up and wait 🙁
By summers72983, 2 weeks ago
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@janedoe7 thank you so much for your thoughtful reply; and just validating my feelings! Yeah, I don't get it about the lumps and DCIS either. My doctor did mention chemo, and it will be warranted if t... |
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