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Cancer

Hi mom y name girtie and I have metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in 200 0came back in 2015

Hi mom y name girtie and I have metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in 200 0ca...

Sheleta11

•4 years ago

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Bone Strengthening

What does everybody take/use for a bone strengthened? Do all of you take calcium? I was given one IV of Zometa but I didn’t receive anymore as it cause my...

What does everybody take/use for a bone strengthened? Do all of you take calciu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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PET scan results

Hi all, I am so lucky to have found this site. You have helped me a great deal since my MBC diagnosis in October. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in...

Hi all, I am so lucky to have found this site. You have helped me a great deal ...

Mootzi

•4 years ago

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Ibrance and Slow healing after surgery

Has anyone on Ibrance took longer to heal after surgery? I had breast reconstruction and the side I just has lift on has a wound that still hasn’t healed...

Has anyone on Ibrance took longer to heal after surgery? I had breast reconstruc...

Sunny2020

•4 years ago

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FDA approved IceCure medical device! Quite a few studies on Cryoablation. Very promising.

We're getting there! I also read multiple studies where Cryoablation seems promising for stage 4, metastatic tumors. Currently the FDA approved this Israeli...

We're getting there! I also read multiple studies where Cryoablation seems promi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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6 weeks on Afinitor

Hi ladies Well I’ve done over 6 weeks on my new meds...Afinitor and exemastane...no ulcers for which I’m grateful but I’m now feeling so weak so I texted my...

Hi ladies Well I’ve done over 6 weeks on my new meds...Afinitor and exemastane.....

Barbteeth

•4 years ago

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Changing to Xeloda

Hi ladies. Had terrible tumor on spine in November so had to have a spinal fusion and rads before I could begin any chemo drugs. Been on Letrozole . Had 2...

Hi ladies. Had terrible tumor on spine in November so had to have a spinal fusio...

Duffles

•4 years ago

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Surgery Date Next Week

Hello all! So my mom decided to get the masectomy instead of the partial one. I know this was a hard decision to take but due to her current dyalisis...

Hello all! So my mom decided to get the masectomy instead of the partial one. I...

janeths466

•4 years ago

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Love/dating/romance with stage 4

Are there other ladies out there who have been dating, found love since their diagnosis? Is it even possible to find love with stage 4? Please share your...

Are there other ladies out there who have been dating, found love since their di...

Becca65

•4 years ago

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Affording Cancer does anybody else struggle finding the money to just get by?

Every one of the 6 or so different oncologists I have seen have told me, lots of lean protein and fresh fruit. So I too eat meat, 2-3 times a week. I also eat...

Every one of the 6 or so different oncologists I have seen have told me, lots of...

Becca65

•4 years ago

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Sore mounth

I need to remove those small blisters from my mouth as soon as possible. I have already lost 10 pounds since January. My mouth hurts a lot and I can't almost...

I need to remove those small blisters from my mouth as soon as possible. I have ...

Maludagui

•4 years ago

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Omnivore diet

Hi ladies I keep reading that the majority of you girls are vegetarian or vegan I have anaemia and get iron infusions every three months or so...the haem iron...

Hi ladies I keep reading that the majority of you girls are vegetarian or vegan ...

Barbteeth

•4 years ago

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Wild Alaska Chaga

I heard that wild Alaska Chaga tea is good for the immune system. I drink it often once a day with creamer. It tastes pretty good. Did anyone else also hear...

I heard that wild Alaska Chaga tea is good for the immune system. I drink it oft...

SusieIM

•4 years ago

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Opiate meds and aftereffects

I have only been on 3 5 mg. of generic percocet per day for six days. I meet with pain specialist tomorrow and it will be a full week. I am also just...

I have only been on 3 5 mg. of generic percocet per day for six days. I meet wi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Chest pain

Does anyone having MBC have chest pain, it hurts all the way thru to my back. Also has anyone been on Ibrance and Femora and I’d so for how long did you take...

Does anyone having MBC have chest pain, it hurts all the way thru to my back. Al...

rpeacock

•4 years ago

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Scary Cellulitis Update

Friend's hubby called me to come over Saturday morning. His call to oncologist last week for visit due to pain and continued lymphodema swelling was denied by...

Friend's hubby called me to come over Saturday morning. His call to oncologist ...

FlowerPreciousLover

•4 years ago

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What other things contribute to NED or stable scans looking for help for my mum

All of you lucky ladies who received NED on letrozole/Ibrance/denosumab can you please share what else you do/take to help fight this ? Looking for help for my...

All of you lucky ladies who received NED on letrozole/Ibrance/denosumab can you ...

Ssm2019

•4 years ago

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Change in Breast Cancer

Has anyone had a change in Receptors? I previously had Her2 Positive and now the sample from my breast surgery is Progesterone receptor Positive 100% and...

Has anyone had a change in Receptors? I previously had Her2 Positive and now th...

8576

•4 years ago

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Curious how many keep a journal

I started a journal last year after my grandson was born. I’ve mainly done it so when I’m gone, my family will have something to remember me by. I don’t think...

I started a journal last year after my grandson was born. I’ve mainly done it so...

KMBL_

•4 years ago

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Favorite remedy for chemo-induced mouth sores?

Hi Everyone! I had my first dose of IV Abraxane on Wednesday, 80mg, and for the most part so far so good. I've been told the fatigue, hair loss and neuropathy...

Hi Everyone! I had my first dose of IV Abraxane on Wednesday, 80mg, and for the ...

MacroMom

•4 years ago

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Ct scan

Does anyone know the difference between ct scan and ct chest staging scan, I'm so nervous

Does anyone know the difference between ct scan and ct chest staging scan, I'm s...

Kiera49

•4 years ago

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Last stop before Chemo or Not!

Is anybody on Piqary , how is it going?

5280

•4 years ago

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Hot flashes

I had my ovaries and tubes removed and I’m currently on letrezol but I’m still having the worst hot flashes. What do some of you do to combat those hot...

I had my ovaries and tubes removed and I’m currently on letrezol but I’m still h...

Lark78

•4 years ago

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MBC Help for Lymphodema and Cellulits

After a lumpectomy, lymph nodes removal, chemo and three months following radiation, my dearest friend of over 40 yrs began experiencing increasing arm pain....

After a lumpectomy, lymph nodes removal, chemo and three months following radiat...

FlowerPreciousLover

•4 years ago

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What would you do?

So last week I was admitted to the hospital for 4 days with sever cellulitis in my lymphedematic arm. I was given infusions of Vancomycin, Zocyn and Rocephin....

So last week I was admitted to the hospital for 4 days with sever cellulitis in ...

Arisgram

•4 years ago

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Remission or not

Hi Ladies, my PET CT shows nil metabolic activity in my 4 mets. The nodes are much smaller and in fact the report only mentions soft tissue thickening but no...

Hi Ladies, my PET CT shows nil metabolic activity in my 4 mets. The nodes are mu...

Sensai7

•4 years ago

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Feet Swelling?

I am on 100mg Ibrance and faslodex, now in my 4th month. Does anyone else notice swelling of their ankles and/or feet? My onc checked me for clots, mentioning...

I am on 100mg Ibrance and faslodex, now in my 4th month. Does anyone else notice...

ndastrogal

•4 years ago

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Anxiety!!!

Hello friends, Do any of you suffer with anxiety? I’m on 225mg of Effexor (anti depressant/anxiety). I’m pretty much ok during the day but when it’s time for...

Hello friends, Do any of you suffer with anxiety? I’m on 225mg of Effexor (anti ...

Annadm

•4 years ago

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Leg cramps

Having terrible foot and legs cramps at night. Has anyone taking Ibrance used magnesium oil? I forgot to ask at my appointment today.

Having terrible foot and legs cramps at night. Has anyone taking Ibrance used m...

Boogitymom

•4 years ago

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You must watch this video and listen to the song.

I accidentally came upon it and wished I could post it here but apparently you can't post videos. Just google on youtube or facebook. Copy and paste this:...

I accidentally came upon it and wished I could post it here but apparently you c...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Posts - SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer | HealthUnlocked

SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

All posts for February 2020

Cancer

Bone Strengthening

PET scan results

Ibrance and Slow healing after surgery

FDA approved IceCure medical device! Quite a few studies on Cryoablation. Very promising.

6 weeks on Afinitor

Changing to Xeloda

Surgery Date Next Week

Love/dating/romance with stage 4

Affording Cancer does anybody else struggle finding the money to just get by?

Sore mounth

Omnivore diet

Wild Alaska Chaga

Opiate meds and aftereffects

Chest pain

Scary Cellulitis Update

What other things contribute to NED or stable scans looking for help for my mum

Change in Breast Cancer

Curious how many keep a journal

Favorite remedy for chemo-induced mouth sores?

Ct scan

Last stop before Chemo or Not!

Hot flashes

MBC Help for Lymphodema and Cellulits

What would you do?

Remission or not

Feet Swelling?

Anxiety!!!

Leg cramps

You must watch this video and listen to the song.

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