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Nicole
You are going on a roller coaster of emotions and not certain which way is up. It is OK to cry to feel upset and be moody. We can't always expect to have a permanent Happy Face etched on. I was diagnosed in 2009 My son at the time was 16. I did not have family support or anyone to just sit and talk with me. I had my son. During the months of Chemo he was there for me he cleaned me up brought water washe...
April 26 at 5:48 AM
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i have my port in now going into my 5th year. There have been no issues I have it flushed once a month. It was a little uncomfortable when it was first inserted but that was short term Having chemo was so simplified. I had a PICC line intially but it was too bothersome it would come out, I'd have to have it redone. I was not put under, it was done under local It certainly saves wear and tear on your veins durin...
April 26 at 3:26 AM
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I have been off everything for nearly 2 years. I am stage 3 grade 3 multifocal breast cancer with lymph node involvement. The side effects were were far to painful to continue I was in so much pain having to take narcotic pain killers I was on all of them at some point going through forced menopause It was no day in the park. I made the decision that quality of my life was more important than taking these...
April 24 at 3:59 AM
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Talk to your Oncologist and ask him these questions . We have to be proactive do research and understand what goies on with our bodies.
I was diagnosed with Stage3 Grade3 Multifocal Breast Cancer in 2009 I had a Bilateral Mastectomy a year later had my second breast removed. I did have Chemo I opted out of Radiation as much as my Dr fought with me said I was shortening my life. After doing ex...
April 05 at 5:31 PM
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Go to the emerg or a walkin clinic ASAP and tell them to have a look because it is sore and you have discharge coming from your nipple. The first thing is to remain calm you may only have an infection. Don't think of the worse case scenario
However see a Dr right away for your own peace of mind!!
April 04 at 5:44 AM
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Definitely get that arm moving. Start stretching reaching and use a squishy ball to flex your hands.
I have both nueropathy and lymphedema in my left arm. A friend who is a therapist said to start moving your arm ASAP don't baby it otherwise it will remain stiff and painful....
April 04 at 5:40 AM
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I doubt very much you have any kind of cancer. It sounds more like an allergy to something you are drinking. Do you drink red wine? It could be the Histamines, Do you drink beer? It could be from the grains that beer is made from
Many 19 year olds have an unrealistic fear of doctors and or having a disease but won't get it checked because of fear. I know I have one this age at my house too.....
March 13 at 11:51 PM
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Lymphedema may be a possibility. I would suggest you start doing some stretching exercises in order to give your arm and shoulder some mobility. It will be painful but if you don't keep it moving you will run into issues further in your healing. I started stretching immediately. You don't have to tax yourself but the sooner you get moving the sooner your arm will start feeling better.
March 13 at 10:29 PM
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http://csn.cancer.org/node/230669
http://www.livestrong.com/article/103698-dangers-tamoxifen/
http://www.innerself.com/Health/tamoxifen.htm
here are a few links.
January 27 at 10:44 PM
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Absolutely agree with you. Please be careful of the TAMOXIFEN as well I was fine never had issues, started the drug I developed cervival polys excessive bleeding this was after forced menopause, the Dr has told me I ruh a high risk of developing Cervical Cancer. Just what we need right? One more Cancer. I have stopped everything, When you start weighing the odds of quality it is quality all the way....He wanted me to...
January 27 at 7:14 PM
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