I was in my 40s when i began going through menopause. That was long before i had any chemo or any health issue at all.
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jgoat01 asked a questionBreast Cancer
Menopause
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Jamison
about 3 years agoI had my first hot flash about 2 weeks after my very first IV chemo treatment for ER positive breast cancer about 14 years ago. I was mid-40's. After talking to the Oncologist: "I think I'm having hot flashes. Am I going through menopause from this?". His only answer was: "Yes and that's what we want". HUH???? We do?!? I was totally confused. It took me a long time until I understood the whole process and it honestly took 8 years for the hot flashes and symptoms of menopause to subside. But it would have been nice to know in advance what could happen, especially if I had been younger and wanted a family. I am glad to read other people had much better communication from their physicians at the time of treatment. Better to know before you experience things than to learn as you go along. Your symptoms will pass, yet we are all so different, so where you end up on the reproductive spectrum is an individual response to treatment. But I can say is best of luck and keep asking questions!!
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jgoat01
about 3 years agoWell when my period did come back a yr and half after treatments @ 35 I was surprisingly blessed with my first and only child!! So that was great but now that she is 2.5 I'm sweating so bad and having hot flashes. My period is not right so I just thought It was due to having chemo pretty early and am ready to do what I need to. Thanks so much everyone for all of your responses. God bless you all!!
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jgoat01 asked a questionBreast Cancer
lymphedema in hand
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euphgirl
almost 6 years agoTwo simple exercises that help me:
1. Stretch fingers open then close tight into a fist then release. Repeat 25 times.
2. Do this right after #1 above. Straighten your arm out in front of you. Bend at the elbow and touch your shoulder. Return to the open position. Repeat 25 times.
Sometimes I repeat the cycle for a total of 50 reps. It seems to bring down the swelling in my hands and fingers. -
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Roadrunner
almost 6 years agoCongratulations........what wonderful news to bring to this board. I am so excited for you.....please post pictures of this precious angel when you can. Oh, had to go back and look at your question as got excited that you are having a baby........check with your doctor or a physical therapist. One thing anyone can do at any time is take the hand from the non cancer side and put it on the armpit of your affected side. This helps the lymph system drain. Don't apply pressure....just put your hand there for a few minutes. This was in my "Time To Heal" class/book. This is one thing if I am on the phone I can take a few minutes to do and know it is helping me.
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Working on getting infection gone. Getting better daily.
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jgoat01 asked a questionBreast Cancer
body rejects expanders
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ld_105
almost 7 years agoI have one implant and it healed after surgery, no problem. I recently had fat transfer to fix a concave chest and drooping implant. The look is much better. I read before the initial surgery that both implant and flap surgeries require fixes eventually, so fixes are expected. Sorry to hear you have had problems with infections, just wait until you are ready and see if a diep flap is for you. Ydnar2xer, too funny, my students do the twerking and film themselves, a long way from the Twist, the Jerk, and the Swim.
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calerievole
almost 7 years agoYes, this happened to me. I endured several infections and hospitalizations before I had them removed. After I retired to Florida I learned from my new docs at Moffitt, that expanders do not work on radiated tissue. Wish my previous surgeon and plastic surgeon were aware of this.
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