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First time looking at incision site after surgery
Good morning everyone. Had my mastectomy in Tuesday. Am nervous about seeing site for first time. Any suggestions on how to deal with it? I know I have to put my "big girl panties" on and deal with it. It just helps to hear from other who have been through this before me. Thank you!
Good morning everyone. Had my mastectomy in Tuesday. Am nervous about seeing site for first time. Any suggestions on how to deal with it? I know I have to put my "big girl panties" on and deal with it. It just helps to hear from other who have been through this before me. Thank you!
DoubleCola59
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7 years ago
Rollercoaster....
First of all I want to say a huge thank you and send all all my heartfelt thoughts to everyone on here. Although this is my first post I have followed so many of you through your journeys while I have continued on my own. I was diagnosed with tnbc a year last august and had chemo, a mastectomy, more
First of all I want to say a huge thank you and send all all my heartfelt thoughts to everyone on here. Although this is my first post I have followed so many of you through your journeys while I have continued on my own. I was diagnosed with tnbc a year last august and had chemo, a mastectomy, more
Pammy14
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My Breast Cancer Community
7 years ago
Double mastectomy in 6 days
I'm finding a lot of extra steps I'm having to do that I'm being told last minute. The dye injection- does that hurt? Why wasn't I told about it before? Will I need to know anything else? Do I need to do anything else?
I'm finding a lot of extra steps I'm having to do that I'm being told last minute. The dye injection- does that hurt? Why wasn't I told about it before? Will I need to know anything else? Do I need to do anything else?
PennyHopes
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My Breast Cancer Community
7 years ago
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I am 63. On the 19th of January I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I will begin chemo next week. I will have Taxotere and Cytoxan. I'm not sure I'm spelling them correctly. Also anyone have experience with the Penguin Cold Cap to keep your hair? Any advice appreciated
I am 63. On the 19th of January I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I will begin chemo next week. I will have Taxotere and Cytoxan. I'm not sure I'm spelling them correctly. Also anyone have experience with the Penguin Cold Cap to keep your hair? Any advice appreciated
Honeyto7
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7 years ago
To worry or not?
This wk I was seen at the breast clinic for a lump in my left breast. It turned out to be a swollen lymph node. In fact all my lymph nodes in that area were swollen. I was so relieved that it wasn't cancer having had mastectomy on my right breast I didn't question why the lymph nodes are swollen. I have
This wk I was seen at the breast clinic for a lump in my left breast. It turned out to be a swollen lymph node. In fact all my lymph nodes in that area were swollen. I was so relieved that it wasn't cancer having had mastectomy on my right breast I didn't question why the lymph nodes are swollen. I have
smudge1980
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LUPUS UK
7 years ago
Newly diagnosed
I am a 75 yr old widow, just diagnosed w/breast cancer! I am trying to wrap my head around it but my emotions are all over the place!! One day I know what I am going to do, the next, I don't. My daughter had breast cancer 8 yes at & chose the most aggressive approach km as texting, chemo & radiation,
I am a 75 yr old widow, just diagnosed w/breast cancer! I am trying to wrap my head around it but my emotions are all over the place!! One day I know what I am going to do, the next, I don't. My daughter had breast cancer 8 yes at & chose the most aggressive approach km as texting, chemo & radiation,
Gerji
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8 years ago
Stage 2 Invasive lobular carcinoma - Chemo- Taxol
Hello! I just found this site and decided to join. I am 41 and I found out I had breast cancer in Dec and started chemo last week. Today I had my 2nd dose of taxol. I have 10 more weekly doses to go followed by 8 weeks of AC (red devil). Then I will have a double mastectomy and then radiation. I am
Hello! I just found this site and decided to join. I am 41 and I found out I had breast cancer in Dec and started chemo last week. Today I had my 2nd dose of taxol. I have 10 more weekly doses to go followed by 8 weeks of AC (red devil). Then I will have a double mastectomy and then radiation. I am
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8 years ago
Braca 1 double mastectomy
Hi I'm new here I have the braca 1 gene and been told I've got a choice of preventative surgery or regular check ups 🙁 I think I am going to go for the double mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time , my sister has just finished chemo for the second time 1st time was ovarian cancer finsished
Hi I'm new here I have the braca 1 gene and been told I've got a choice of preventative surgery or regular check ups 🙁 I think I am going to go for the double mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time , my sister has just finished chemo for the second time 1st time was ovarian cancer finsished
zarzee
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My Breast Cancer Community
8 years ago
Mastectomy recovery
I am meeting with my breast surgeon tomorrow. For my peace f mind, I decided to have a double mastectomy. I am curious about the recovery. I am horrible at staying still.
I am meeting with my breast surgeon tomorrow. For my peace f mind, I decided to have a double mastectomy. I am curious about the recovery. I am horrible at staying still.
Grisol
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My Breast Cancer Community
8 years ago
Back home 😀
He everyone Sorry for the late update. I had mastectomy last Friday. I felt good Saturday morning, had breakfast, had a wash and waited for my partner to come thinking I was going home that day. As we sat waiting for the doctor to come round I suddenly felt very unwell with high fever. It passed but
He everyone Sorry for the late update. I had mastectomy last Friday. I felt good Saturday morning, had breakfast, had a wash and waited for my partner to come thinking I was going home that day. As we sat waiting for the doctor to come round I suddenly felt very unwell with high fever. It passed but
Gittelarter
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My Breast Cancer Community
8 years ago
Levothyroxine therapy and impaired clearance are the strongest contributors to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Impairment of the gastric acid barrier (
gastrectomy
, odds ratio: OR = 3.5, PPI therapy OR = 1.4), impairment of intestinal clearance (any resecting gastric surgery OR = 2.6, any colonic resection OR = 1.9, stenosis OR = 3.4, gastroparesis OR = 3.4, neuropathy 2.2), immunological factors (any drug-induced
Impairment of the gastric acid barrier (
gastrectomy
, odds ratio: OR = 3.5, PPI therapy OR = 1.4), impairment of intestinal clearance (any resecting gastric surgery OR = 2.6, any colonic resection OR = 1.9, stenosis OR = 3.4, gastroparesis OR = 3.4, neuropathy 2.2), immunological factors (any drug-induced
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Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
I am new here, I'm confused and overwhelmed...
I was diagnosed with DCIS during the holidays. I told my surgeon I wanted a mastectomy. During my meeting with the plastic surgeon, talked about sparring my nipples. My nipples[i] [/i]were way too low, he suggested to first do a reduction with a lift, and of course remove the lump. Then after this
I was diagnosed with DCIS during the holidays. I told my surgeon I wanted a mastectomy. During my meeting with the plastic surgeon, talked about sparring my nipples. My nipples[i] [/i]were way too low, he suggested to first do a reduction with a lift, and of course remove the lump. Then after this
Grisol
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My Breast Cancer Community
8 years ago
My journey
Hello Share, I am Violetta, but I go by Violet. I am 31 years old, I've been married to my amazing husband for almost 12 years (together for almost 14 years), and we have an awesome trouble maker 10 year old son and fantastic artist 7 year old daughter. My cancerous lump was accidentally
Hello Share, I am Violetta, but I go by Violet. I am 31 years old, I've been married to my amazing husband for almost 12 years (together for almost 14 years), and we have an awesome trouble maker 10 year old son and fantastic artist 7 year old daughter. My cancerous lump was accidentally
violetb143
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8 years ago
My journey💗
Hello all. I'm new to this site. I basically just have a question for anyone who has had a double mastectomy. Did your drainage site burn sometimes like someone was repeatedly stabbing you with a hot poker? Just trying to see if this is normal or what.
Hello all. I'm new to this site. I basically just have a question for anyone who has had a double mastectomy. Did your drainage site burn sometimes like someone was repeatedly stabbing you with a hot poker? Just trying to see if this is normal or what.
violetb143
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8 years ago
Underwear post DIEP reconstruction
Hi all I'm having a bit of a dilemma as to what underwear, bras especially, to get in readiness. I underwent a mastectomy nearly 3 years ago and managed with sports bras that fastened at the back but of course this time I also have to consider the abdominal wound and also that my breasts are going to
Hi all I'm having a bit of a dilemma as to what underwear, bras especially, to get in readiness. I underwent a mastectomy nearly 3 years ago and managed with sports bras that fastened at the back but of course this time I also have to consider the abdominal wound and also that my breasts are going to
Dmhaynes
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My Breast Cancer Community
8 years ago
Post op ct scans
I had a full
gastrectomy
in July 2016..How often should I be having ct scans ? I am under the impression that it's every 3 months for the first 12 months post surgery .Is that correct ? Anyone know ?
I had a full
gastrectomy
in July 2016..How often should I be having ct scans ? I am under the impression that it's every 3 months for the first 12 months post surgery .Is that correct ? Anyone know ?
Jax34
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OPA Palliative Care & Guidance
8 years ago
I'm new here. Hi.
Hi all. I do have a question but wanted to introduce myself first and tell you my story. I fell pregnant in Sep 98 and was diagnosed with breast cancer in Oct 98. Had the lump removed in Dec 98 and my baby was induced in June 99. 3 months of chemo and 10 weeks of radiotherapy later started to enjoy
Hi all. I do have a question but wanted to introduce myself first and tell you my story. I fell pregnant in Sep 98 and was diagnosed with breast cancer in Oct 98. Had the lump removed in Dec 98 and my baby was induced in June 99. 3 months of chemo and 10 weeks of radiotherapy later started to enjoy
JannerChik
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Anticoagulation Support
8 years ago
Friends
Okay, so I am so tired of all my friends asking me how I'm doing & how great I look and how nice my hair is!!!! Ugh!!! I hate my hair, I gained a lot of weight, feel fatigued, depressed, have some new pains in chest. Had mastectomy June 2015, finished chemo last January 2016. I dread going to parties
Okay, so I am so tired of all my friends asking me how I'm doing & how great I look and how nice my hair is!!!! Ugh!!! I hate my hair, I gained a lot of weight, feel fatigued, depressed, have some new pains in chest. Had mastectomy June 2015, finished chemo last January 2016. I dread going to parties
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8 years ago
Op tomorrow 😫
Hi Ladies Sitting here writing this thinking this time tomorrow I will be in hospital either having my op or waiting to go down 😞 I'm am so nervous, have never had an op before. I'm having a mastectomy and the first node removed. I was supposed to go for the ink injection today but the cancelled and
Hi Ladies Sitting here writing this thinking this time tomorrow I will be in hospital either having my op or waiting to go down 😞 I'm am so nervous, have never had an op before. I'm having a mastectomy and the first node removed. I was supposed to go for the ink injection today but the cancelled and
Gittelarter
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My Breast Cancer Community
8 years ago
Chemo Brain
Hello All. In 2013 I went through 16 rounds of chemo, 4 A/C and 12 taxol at 31 years old. I believe my Chemo brain \ fog has really progressed. I worked through my entire treatments, only took off for 6 weeks for the mastectomy, even did my radiation treatments on my lunch break. BUT I'm seriously thinking
Hello All. In 2013 I went through 16 rounds of chemo, 4 A/C and 12 taxol at 31 years old. I believe my Chemo brain \ fog has really progressed. I worked through my entire treatments, only took off for 6 weeks for the mastectomy, even did my radiation treatments on my lunch break. BUT I'm seriously thinking
Stephaniemartinez
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My Breast Cancer Community
8 years ago
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