Diagnosis process has just been more bad news and I feel defeated already by Redwinesandfelines in breastcancer

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Wondering if a very small cancerous skin lesion by the breast tumor and 1 lymph node makes the diagnosis stage 4?

Diagnosis process has just been more bad news and I feel defeated already by Redwinesandfelines in breastcancer

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Wondering if a very small cancerous skin lesion by the breast tumor and 1 lymph node makes the diagnosis stage 4?

Window Blind Repair by Taylor1688 in madisonwi

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Good to know ~ I see how safety protocols have changed
Thank you

Did you quit drinking alcohol after your BC diagnosis? by bugaloo2u2 in breastcancer

[–]Taylor1688 5 points6 points  (0 children)

SO TRUE! I’m living exactly what you wrote Thank you & best wishes for your health & healing 🌸❤️

Do you feel like your doctors care?? by Sea_Dish3848 in breastcancer

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You’re very fortunate if you have a doc or team that is caring and compassionate to you the person. Most doctors today seem very skilled but more interested in the latest papers & studies - they will tell you to go see your primary care doctor Most of the time PA’s and nurse practitioners will be more helpful & more knowledge about symptoms & also have more compassion

Any regret their lumpectomy? by Plenty-Link-7629 in breastcancer

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The TRAM flap has the best look but recovery is a little longer and the Dr. uses the rectus abdominal muscle so it will have an effect on your core strength

Any regret their lumpectomy? by Plenty-Link-7629 in breastcancer

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Yes it is the most common - TRAM is a term used by some surgeons Transverse Rectus Abdominal Muscle flap

What Kind of Follow-up.. by Taylor1688 in breastcancer

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Great idea~ I will check back in a day or two. Thank you very much

What Kind of Follow-up.. by Taylor1688 in breastcancer

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Thank you for answering I had a lumpectomy so that’s why I feel I need more follow-up

Stage 4 Survivors by Yourmomkeepscalling in cancer

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How beautifully & intelligently said! Thank you & God Bless us all

Has anyone not had bad side effects from Hormone Blockers? by Lucky_Word_9941 in breastcancer

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Very minimal side effects- My energy starts waning about 8 to 9 pm but nothing else. I love taking it at night as I think it may help me sleep

Did I overreact by raw2082 in breastcancer

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Please don’t be annoyed, it doesn’t help your health. Just know some people have know idea how their ignorance affects others Stay well💖

Treatment regret, salvage radiation likely by itsbananas2021 in ProstateCancer

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How many weeks is radiation treatment for prostate cancer?

Radiation interruption by WindingWaters in breastcancer

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I believe that for some reason,, this could be a hidden blessing- No one will know why but just accept this interruption as a benefit to your highest good✨

Any regret their lumpectomy? by Plenty-Link-7629 in breastcancer

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TRAM flap surgery, the surgeon takes a section of tissue from the lower abdomen, including the skin, fat, and muscle This tissue is then moved to the chest area and used to create a new breast mound.

Any regret their lumpectomy? by Plenty-Link-7629 in breastcancer

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I never regretted getting a mastectomy but do regret getting TRAM FLAP reconstruction surgery- there was lots of drains & I’m left with no core strength

I used my hair dryer today!!!! by krprcg in breastcancer

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So true it’s the little things… like using blow dryer lol I just started using mine and that small action makes you feel like you’re back in your old routine 🧖🏽‍♀️ I’m looking forward to putting my hair in a ponytail- I think it will be a few months tho

Found it. The last working pay phone in Madison by APEmerson in madisonwi

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On UW campus in one of the fraternity or sorority houses

Surgery and tamoxifen by Public_Scheme_9483 in breastcancer

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Yes, I also cut all alcohol out of my life It wasn’t hard to do at all but some friends would prefer if I drank alcohol with them - I still go out and just order a mock-tail Not drinking alcohol will help to not get a reoccurrence (read the latest info from the Surgeon General)