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daisygirl's Journey with Breast Cancer

  1. 1 Radiation Icon Radiation
    External ...
  2. 2 Decision Point Icon Decision Point
    Need to d...
  3. 3 Side Effects Icon Side Effects
    Hot flashes
  4. 4 Procedure or Surgery Icon Procedure or Surgery
    Lumpectomy

Survivor: Breast Cancer

Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: almost 9 years ago, Female, Age: 75, Stage 0, HER2 Positive: No, ER Positive: Yes, PR Positive: Yes

  1. 1
    over 8 years ago
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    External radiation

    Radiation

    This person has yet to add any details about this experience.

    Painless Experience: Strongly Agree
    Minimal Side Effects: Strongly Agree
    Minimal Impact to Daily Life: Strongly Agree
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  2. 2
    over 8 years ago
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    Need to decide if I should take Tamoxifen.

    Decision Point

    My research doesn't make me feel the benefits outweigh the risk of stroke, blood clots, uterine cancer.

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  3. 3
    over 8 years ago
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    Hot flashes

    Side Effects

    Already have extreme hot flashes. Will they get worse if I take Tamoxifen?

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  4. 4
    over 8 years ago
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    Lumpectomy

    Procedure or Surgery

    Needed a second surgery to get 'clear margins'.

    Went as Expected: Disagree
    Minimal Recovery: Agree
    Minimal Side Effects: Agree
    Minimal Impact to Daily Life: Neutral/NA
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