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GREAT Physical Therapist
By Kpitzer02, 3 weeks ago
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| Hello! I was diagnosed in September of 2021. I did chemo, double mastectomy and radiation. I had reconstruction and threw in an infection and a few things for fun...lol! I have been struggling wit... | ||
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RE: Radiation experiences
By Kpitzer02, 3 weeks ago
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| Hello! I did radiation. Side effects was fatigue mainly. I did chemo and double mastectomy first so it might of been a culmination of that as well or the fact it was everyday. I did not have skin ... | ||
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Radiation experiences
By Lms7663, 4 weeks ago
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| I have breast cancer and recently completed chemotherapy. I have surgery for a lumpectomy in a couple weeks. Following that I will have radiation therapy. I would like to hear from anyone who has had ... | ||
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RE: Pain
By User2008, 1 month ago
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| @buttercup thank you for your reply and support! I’m sorry to hear of your pain and the frustration concerning drs overlooking the pain. My pain at least goes away during the day so I am fortunate it ... | ||
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RE: This is a new adventure
By dld, 1 month ago
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| I had a DXM on July 3rd with reconstruction. Sentinel lymph nodes were taken from my left and they are okay. Plastic surgeon appointment this week, oncologist next week. Slowly getting the drains remo... | ||
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RE: This is a new adventure
By Buttercup, 2 months ago
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| Start a 3 ring binder that you can keep EVERYTHING organized in (lab/xray/dr & Other appointments, people who have offered to help etc). It will help if you see multiple disciplines with this jou... | ||
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RE: Pain
By Buttercup, 2 months ago
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| I am a 2 time breast cancer survivor (1992 and 1998). First time lumpectomy w/iridium implants for 36 hours/ 29 nodes taken from right arm pit, followed with 28 external rad treatments. 2nd time (19... | ||
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RE: This is a new adventure
By Iamasurvivor, 2 months ago
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| Hope your followup appointment went well. If you have any questions, reach out on this platform to get help, be heard, or receive a virtual hug. | ||
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RE: Pain
By User2008, 2 months ago
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| @janedoe7 Thank you for your reply. I have tried heartburn meds but to no avail. It is a different pain from a burning too. Feels like what I imagine if someone were trying to push so hard on my ches... | ||
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RE: Pain
By janedoe7, 2 months ago
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| I’m sorry you are experiencing this. I wonder if it is an effect of radiation, since we know that there can be late effects. But I’m also wondering if there is any chance it could be nighttime heartbu... | ||
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Pain
By User2008, 2 months ago
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| Hi! I’m a 17 year survivor. Had chemo, double mastectomy, implant reconstruction and radiation. I have pain in my chest near my sternum every morning when I wake up. It goes from front to back. It goe... | ||
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RE: Treatment tips and tricks
By Kpitzer02, 3 months ago
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| @jenp323 absolutely…just let me know when!! | ||
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RE: Treatment tips and tricks
By JenP323, 3 months ago
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| @kpiitzer02 I may take you up on that, thank you! I do four rounds of ddac for eight weeks first, so won’t be starting taxol until the end of August-ish. I will get with you closer to that time! | ||
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RE: Dr. Simran Elder
By 23byebyeboobies, 3 months ago
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| I 100% recommend Dr. Elder! She is my Mom's oncologist and after trying another oncologist when I developed breast cancer I quickly switched over to Dr. Elder. She is patient, kind, personable, know... | ||
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Functional Doctor Approach
By 23byebyeboobies, 3 months ago |
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| I not only had breast cancer but my body went through 4 major surgeries in 2 years while being classified morbidly obese. Then, I developed Type 2 Diabetes all because I took out/off everything that ... | ||