My Cancer Journey and Questions for Others

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RM

Community Member

9 months ago

Hi Everyone My name is Rachael I was diagnosed in 2019 the paperwork got lost so in 2021 I was diagnosed again I have breast cancer I had a double mastectomy in May of 2022 I have stage 2A. I have 3 mutations the worst one is the BARD I have a deletion of almost a whole chromosome section. I had pain under my left arm right after surgery I decide to get a second d opinion so I drove 2.5 hours to Tampa. The Moffitt has the state of art equipment and Drs. I got an appointment and left with an amazing Dr. They did staging which was MRI, CAT SCAN, BONE SCAN, BRAIN SCAN. 8 MONTHS LATER, I was told all my axillary lymph nodes needed to come out. January 2023 I had surgery and since I'm HER2 Equivical the Dr's wanted all 17 lypmh nodes tested. 7 lymph nodes had MACRO METASTASIS. The Tumor deposit measured 1.5cm Also had Extracapsular Extension. 7 of seventeen Lymph nodes positive for Metastic Carcinoma. My Vaginal/lower Cervical Region Cervical Gyneclogic Lesion Ill=defined soft tissue thickening along the left aspect of the interior vaginally wall/vulva. Anyone have issues in the Cervical Region? I have cardiovascular issues. My Heart has Aortic Atherosclerosis I'm not sure what that means Lung Parenchyma a double Pleura Moderate Centrilobular Emphysema. Degenerative Changes in the spine, old right-sided rib fractures T8 Intraossueus Hemangloma Right sided Rare Foci of ADH Perneural Invasion Focal right sided Iliac Sclerotic Lesion Left Hand FA Pruritis Anyone here that doesn't have support? I have no support I've been fighting cancer for 5 years this year I've had symptoms from chemo and it's scaring me I'm inoperable already had a reoccurrence Anyone having symptoms that wasn't I'm taking Verzino and Letrozole and an injection. Anyone having issues swallowing there pills? This has become really hard to the point I throw them up.

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Thank you for sharing your journey and these important questions with the community. Dealing with multiple health challenges while managing cancer treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when facing them without strong support systems. Many community members have experienced similar struggles with medication tolerance and swallowing difficulties during treatment - these are common concerns that others here may be able to relate to and discuss. The cervical region issues you're asking about are something other members might have insights on as well. Consider reaching out to your medical team about the medication difficulties, as they may have solutions or alternatives that could help. This community is here to support each other through these challenging experiences, and your openness in sharing creates space for others to connect and offer their perspectives.

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VM

Community Member

6 months ago

Try lowering your chin down when swallowing your pills. Drink at least 8 oz of water after swallowing. All the scans give you lots of information. Much of the information is probably normal for your age. But, write down your questions and ask your oncologist if you need to talk to a specialist about any of the findings. I leave a space below each question so I can write her answers and remember them or follow up afterwards.

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Thank you for sharing your journey and these important questions with the community. Dealing with multiple health challenges while managing cancer treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when facing them without strong support systems. Many community members have experienced similar struggles with medication tolerance and swallowing difficulties during treatment - these are common concerns that others here may be able to relate to and discuss. The cervical region issues you're asking about are something other members might have insights on as well. Consider reaching out to your medical team about the medication difficulties, as they may have solutions or alternatives that could help. This community is here to support each other through these challenging experiences, and your openness in sharing creates space for others to connect and offer their perspectives.

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