Breast Cancer
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Worried About Post Surgery Toddler Care
Worried About Post Surgery Toddler Care
Sorry for second question very similar. How long before you could drive after exchange surgery? Also, my toddler is super rough with me and I keep having visiins of pulled stitches *even dreamt about it* and I'm freaking out. Do they heal faster than they did after mastectomy? I know I can ask surgeon but she is not me , never healed from it before with a toddler in tow
There would be more area to heal I would think after a mastectomy. But you will still have that suture line. Some people heal quicker than others. I… read more
Did Anyone Decide Not Take Hormone Pills Arimidex And Not Have Radiation After Lumpectomy?
Did Anyone Decide Not Take Hormone Pills Arimidex And Not Have Radiation After Lumpectomy?
I am trying to decide if I want to take Arimidex and radiation after lumpectomy? I am afraid of what the drug and radiation will do to my body. Are there significant side effects? Can doctors do blood tests to measure the amount of estrogen still in your body since I have already gone through menopause?
I started off on Anasterzole the nurses said just tell the dr you have hot flashes as they can give you something for it. I switched to Leterzole… read more
Pregnancy After Chemo
Pregnancy After Chemo
Hi, its been almost a year and a half since my last chemo round and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for the last few months. As of recently we did a frozen embryo transfer that failed to implant. We're waiting a few months to try again but in the mean time we are try naturally. What has been some of your experiences trying to conceive after chemo. Thanks
@A MyBCTeam Member found this link, hope it helps explain the difference for you
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/und...
But please- don't go… read more
What's It Like To Have Your Ovaries Removed And Go On Arimidex Or Similar Drug?
What's It Like To Have Your Ovaries Removed And Go On Arimidex Or Similar Drug?
One more thing before I forget. I got a cooling mattress pad from Chilipad for my side of the bed (it has a little cooling unit that comes w/ it that… read more
How Many Feel Safer Choosing A Mastectomy When A Lumpectomy Is A Viable Option?
How Many Feel Safer Choosing A Mastectomy When A Lumpectomy Is A Viable Option?
@A MyBCTeam Member Same here, a single mastectomy, the hospital gave me Tramadol, but OTC Tylenol worked just as well. Much easier than I thought it… read more
How Long Did Everyone Who Had Genetic Testing Have To Wait For Results
What Is The Recovery From A Mastectomy Like?
Zometa Infusion Tips
Zometa Infusion Tips
Hi,
I will be having my first Zometa infusion (to protect my bones while on the AI) next week and I'm getting a little nervous. I've heard the first infusion can be the worst, in terms of bad flu-like side effects. I've received different advice on how to prepare -- endocrinologist said to take Tylenol the day before, day of, and after. Oncologist said ibuprofen. Have read online about Claritin working. For those of you who have gone through it, what would you recommend? How can I best… read more
Dog Ear Surgery Recovery Time
Dog Ear Surgery Recovery Time
Hi all - I am having surgery Monday to fix dog ears from my BMX two years ago. After all the surgeries I’ve been through, I’m thinking this is a quick recovery. I assume lifting will be limited, but can I raise my arms? How long is the recovery?
Thanks!
Am I Paranoid?
Am I Paranoid?
The chemo treatments shrunk my tumor by 40-50%, I’m devestated because people kept telling me that the cancer will be gone after chemo, and clearly it’s not!
