Breast Cancer
Questions + Answers
Should I Look For A Different Dr???
Should I Look For A Different Dr???
I have a question. I went for my 1st mammogram on 4/1 and I received the results via email on 4/3. I haven't heard ANYTHING from my primary care dr (EVEN TO THIS DY) concerning wht was found or anything else for tht matter even though it was her who gave me the Rx to have it taken!! All of my communications(if u can even call it tht have been through the office even though i asked for HER to contact me).I find it VERY disheartening tht she hasn't even attempted to reach out to me. I scheduled… read more
Lumpectomy Hospital Stay?
Lumpectomy Hospital Stay?
For those of you ladies that have had a lumpectomy, is there a required hospital stay and if so for how long?
SSDI
SSDI
Hi everyone. I’ve been stage 4 for 4 years. Currently stable, treatment every 3 weeks with Herceptin and perjeta.. I do experience a lot of fatigue and joint aches. I’ve decided with a heavy heart and much anxiety to stop working. Has anyone made this decision and decided to go out on SSDI? Worried about the process.
I Have Breast Cancer That My Have Spread To The Chest Wall. Has Anyone Experienced This?
I Have Breast Cancer That My Have Spread To The Chest Wall. Has Anyone Experienced This?
I had mine spread to my chest wall. It was removed during my mastectomy surgery.
Neuropathy ? Your Experience ?
Neuropathy ? Your Experience ?
I am done with Surgery's, Chemo, Radiation, still on Herceptin. The Severe Neuropathy and bone pain and weakness is non stop !! Talked to my oncologist as I was to have Herceptin treatment yesterday. He decided Not to have me do treatment and put off for 3 more weeks. Thank you Doc !! Just would like to hear like story's, I am scared this my continue for years !!
Nausea Acid Reflux
Nausea Acid Reflux
I had my 3 round of chemo on Friday. I am struggling the week after with food/hydration. The 1st time every thing was metallic tasting. The past 2 times every thing is sweet, but not in a good way. Water makes the acid reflux worse, and so does food. Wondering if anyone else found something helpful?
Use plastic fork. The medal utensils make food taste like metallic.
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Direct Implants
Direct Implants
Has any one had direct implants after a BMX, and then had to have radation after that. My PS is wanting do direct implants and says it is okay to have radation after if i need it.
My PS wants to wait 6 months after last radiation treatment for reconstruction. He did not want to do immediate reconstruction after surgery since radiation damages implants. So, I had mastectomy of… read more
Can Anyone Share Their Symptoms They Had AFTER Kadcyla Treatment?
Can Anyone Share Their Symptoms They Had AFTER Kadcyla Treatment?
My last treatment was December 2021 & now I'm experiencing alot of hair lost when I brush my hair. It's not as much as it was when I lost my hair when i had chemo but my hair has gotten very thin.
Nipple Tattoo Question
Nipple Tattoo Question
Hi all. Would you all mine sharing what you paid for nipple tattoos? I was just quoted $1200 and I almost fainted when I heard that. Thank you!
