Breast Cancer
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Lots of weight gain
Lots of weight gain
This may seem silly, but one of the biggest issues I am having is weight gain. Since my diagnosis about 2-1/2 years ago, I have put on approximately 25 pounds. This is really unusual for me, as other than pregnancy, my weight hasn’t really fluctuated much over the last 20 years. I have so little energy. Plus the constant pain from the Arimidex that I simply can’t exercise the way I used to either. Has anyone else experienced this side effect? Any advice? I keep having to clear out my closet
I have tightness (only way I know to describe it) where the implants are and along the incision lines of my back.
I have tightness (only way I know to describe it) where the implants are and along the incision lines of my back.
In October of 2016, I was diagnosed a second time, same breast and same general area as the first in 2002. This time I opted to have bilateral mastectomies w/ reconstruction. The implant became exposed on the right side less than a month post op so he had to replace it. Then the left implant became exposed about a month after that. Instead of putting another implant in, he decided to put "temporary"… read more
Pain in lumpectomy site.
Pain in lumpectomy site.
Has anyone had any pain in the spot where they had bc? I had stage 2A/Grade 3 in June of 2017. I had a lumpectory and completed chemo and radiation in January of 2018. I had a mamo in June and an MRI in January and all was clear. The MRI said there was fluid in the scar tissue. I have had pain in the same spot for the past two weeks. I am scheduled for my next mammo in June. I am now worried.
mammogram
mammogram
I have a 3cm lump near the edge of my breast which has grown in size the last few months.I am beside mysef with worry,as mammo came back saying small calcifications - negative,no mention of this lump which is painful,itchy,and tingling.When I tried to show lady dr the lump she wasn't interested and kept pointing to the results.Now where do I go from her.Many thanks for any help.
Hair thinning and loss 2 years post treatment
Hair thinning and loss 2 years post treatment
Hi friends! I’m currently struggling with thinning hair. It’s very noticeable and has me in tears on hair wash days. I have done chemo, radiation, and multiple surgeries. Most recently had an oopherectomy and now on arimidex. It’s causing so much depression in my life. I plan to mention at my next appointment. I just need to know that I’m not alone.
Post Chemo Period
Post Chemo Period
Has anyone started having a period or bleeding 2.5 years after chemo? I just started having period like bleeding for the past 2 days. I have an appt with my ob/gyn in 2 weeks. Trying not to freak out as I know there are many reasons this can occur - some bad and others not so bad. Just curious if others have experienced this.
Stopping after 2nd A/C (Red Devil)
Stopping after 2nd A/C (Red Devil)
I am 50 years old and have completed 12 doses of Taxol and currently have completed 2 of A/C. I was diagnosed in Sept. 2018 Stage 2 with a tumor in one of my lymph nodes. I saw 3 oncologists before I started treatment. At the beginning of treatment was told I was NED, this was all to prevent recurrence. My oncotype score was 38. I am ER+ 95% and PR + 5% and HER 2 neg. This last dose of A/C has been unbearable and I know many of you have suffered through this. The nausea has… read more
