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Need a breast cancer buddy who has been through it (triple negative)

Posted by denise66 @denise66, Jun 21, 2023

I was just recently diagnosed with triple positive stage 1 Breast Cancer. I start chemo next week. 6 rounds of chemo once every 3 weeks followed by radiation then lumpectomy.

I would very much appreciate it if I could talk on the phone with someone who had gone through this journey. Especially chemo and being HER2 positive. I really don’t know what to expect with chemo and it’s giving me anxiety.

Would anyone who went through this journey be willing to talk to me?

I’m being treated at Mayo in AZ.

Thank you

Denise

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trixie999 | @trixie999 | Aug 1, 2023
In reply to @cathybrown98 "I am HER2 positive. Bilateral mastectomy on 12/1, Complications caused 5 more surgeries. Chemo every 3..." + (show)
@cathybrown98

I am HER2 positive. Bilateral mastectomy on 12/1, Complications caused 5 more surgeries.
Chemo every 3 weeks for 1 year, plus an oral chemo pill daily. I take 2 different antinausea pills, morning/evening.
Most of the time they work, sometimes they don't/ I have daily diarrhea. (I've had a few accidents)
Fatigue is a big factor and loss of appetite, I'm constantly thirsty and drink ice water all day,
Fortunately, I don't need radiation.
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Stay safe,
Cathy

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A friend had a similar situation. She finally found relief from 2 milligrams of Olanzapine and Alaska tincture .25-.05. I don't really understand this, not sure if its THC or CBD, I only know that this is what helped the diarrhea and nausea. Wishing you all the best. Elinor

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cathybrown98 | @cathybrown98 | Aug 2, 2023
In reply to @trixie999 "A friend had a similar situation. She finally found relief from 2 milligrams of Olanzapine and..." + (show)
@trixie999

A friend had a similar situation. She finally found relief from 2 milligrams of Olanzapine and Alaska tincture .25-.05. I don't really understand this, not sure if its THC or CBD, I only know that this is what helped the diarrhea and nausea. Wishing you all the best. Elinor

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Thank you for your kind words. Sometimes, I feel like I'm the only one; it's a lonely, scary feeling. I'll check into that drug. Did you ever want to just scream? Be safe! Cathy

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cathybrown98 | @cathybrown98 | Aug 2, 2023
In reply to @kseanob "American Cancer Society can connect you with a volunteer who has had your exact diagnosis and..." + (show)
@kseanob

American Cancer Society can connect you with a volunteer who has had your exact diagnosis and treatment. Very helpful. Reach out to them TODAY and get 'er done!

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Thank you, I will!
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