Surviving's Journey with Breast Cancer
Survivor: Breast Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: almost 11 years ago, Female, Age: 57, Stage I, HER2 Positive: Don't Know, ER Positive: Don't Know, PR Positive: Don't Know
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Surviving
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
about 8 years agoDiagnosed
Oh No
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Surviving
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
about 8 years agoDouble Mastectomy
Procedure or Surgery
Dealing with the drains were the worst part.
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Surviving
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
about 8 years agoChemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
I had my treatments every other Thursday so I was usually sick through the weekend and usually returned to work on Wednesday.
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Surviving
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
about 8 years agoBody part/function
Loss
Before my first treatment, I donated my hair to locks of love. I started loosing my hair after the second treatment. My friends and family had a hat party for me so I was able to coordinate my hats and wraps with my work clothes. I also learned how to wrap a turban with a scarf.
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Surviving
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
about 8 years agoFinished treatment
Celebration
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Surviving
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
about 8 years agoZometa, Zolodex, Metformin and Tamoxifen
Other Care
I visit the cancer center every three months for a Zolodex shot in the tummy, every six months for a Zometa infusion and take metformin and tamoxifen daily. The metformin treats a fatty liver which is most likely caused by the other medications.