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Re: Brain mets
Jeana, your arm pain could very well be caused by lymph removal. I only had 2 or 3 removed but still developed mild lymphedema which can be painful at times. Or at least uncomfortable. Have it assessed. Is there any swelling? You can wear an elastic sleeve during the day that offers relief. And there are specialist massages you can get and be instructed how to perform yourself. Avoid heat on that arm and be careful not to get a cut. Dont use a razor blade underarms. Let us know what you find out
And of course you are scared. This is a scary place, Cancerland. But try to live for the day and not project too much into the future. We're not there yet.
Keep the faith.
ETA: Coutney makes a good point. Ativan can offer anxiety relief.
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Bonnie
Post menopause
May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
ER+, Pr-, HER2 +++, Grade 3
Ki-67: 90%
"suspicious area" left breast
Bilateral mastectomy, (NED on left) May 2007
Sentinel Node Neg
Stage 1, DCIS with microinvasion, 3 mm, mostly removed during the biopsy....
Femara (discontinued 7/07) Resumed 10/07
OncoType score 36 (July 07)
Began THC 7/26/07 (d/c taxol and carboplatin 10/07)
Began Herceptin alone 10/07
Finished Herceptin July /08
D/C Femara 4/10 (joint pain/trigger thumb!)
5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
Aromasin started 5/10
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