Hi Lea, glad to hear you're in good spirits! Would you be interested in participating in an interview to help us learn about your experience in order to improve our products? As a token of our appreciation, we would give you free access to your full Yerbba breast cancer report (assuming your hospital works with our system).
Good question. The chemotherapy and targeted therapy don't generally cause bone pain themselves. Growth factors, given to keep your white blood cell count up can definitely cause bone pain, but of course, you didn't mention if you were on growth factor shots.
Love the idea of an adult tricycle! Enjoy. Staying active, being playful, and getting out of your head into your body are all going to help you get through this.
Yo estoy sufriendo la quimioterapia ahorita cancer de seno stage 1 triple negativo los efectos secundarios son horrible's, la comida no sabe a nada y muchas nauseas
Why is it impossible to find any information about how breast cancer progresses if it is untreated? Obviously we die. But what do we go through before we die and for how long? The treatments are SOOOOO awful. I'm 67 and have had four heart attacks. I don't want to extend my life if I am going to be miserable for the rest of it. I have to work, which means I have to be able to think and type. Being cancer-free is hardly a benefit if I'm homeless. Plus there is the financial cost. The "healthcare" industry is the only one that insists we agree to pay ungodly bills without being given even a ballpark figure of how much that might be.
Such a good question. It is not actually a given that cancer will recur after surgical removal of a breast tumor. Treatment is given to decrease the risk of the cancer recurring. It's a matter of understanding what the risk of recurrence with and without a given treatment. Of course, in one person, the cancer will either recur or not recur. If the cancer recurs, it can be months or years after the primary tumor was removed. If it does recur, people can live for many years with recurrent disease. At that point, the goal of treatment is to manage the disease as opposed to cure, which is the goal when someone has early stage disease. I hope this has been somewhat helpful during this difficult time.
Does Chemotherapy cause kidney damage? Thankfully I didn't need chemo this time, but I am at stage 3 CKD and I worry about reoccurrence since this was my second breast cancer (was cancer free for 30 years).
Most chemotherapy is handled (metabolized) by the liver rather than the kidneys, but there are a couple of drugs for which we adjust doses if the kidneys are not working as well as normal kidneys.
i can't walk am just carried, lost all weight and lost my hair. just got back from my 3rd chemo and i was SHIVERING that they had to stop my chemo. what's the cause of the serious Shiver?
Good evening Dr I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy on my right breast . Pathology results: Stage 1 ( 1.6 cm tumor) grade 3 , no cancer on lymph nodes, oncotype rs 20 . My question is if I need quemotherapy ? Please advise
Decision making about chemotherapy in your case may depend on your age and also any other medical problems you have. The bottom line, however, is that you are the main decision maker. While some people would choose to have chemotherapy with what you're telling us, others would not. Older people tend not to benefit from chemotherapy with this Oncotype assay.
I wish you were feeling better and hope that you start to notice improvement. If you are getting shots to increase your white cell count (often called "growth factors"), these can lead to body aches. Make sure that you let your medical team know about the body aches, especially if they are interfering with your ability to function or sleep.
Lord Byron - you are still HERE for a REASON. I often feel the same way but then as I take a moment I can see the reason my time just isn't up yet. P.S. Tears are healing... let them fall then pick yourself up & move forward. Best wishes
You are so understanding and considerate of us cancer people. I love your way that you communicate facts to us. You are good at this, honey.
Thank you for watching and your kind feedback. I love knowing we are helping people understand as much as possible at a difficult time.
Feet getting tired,
After breast cancer surgery,chemotherapy, radaition 2 years 10 months before. .
Video is such a benefits for survivors.
Thank you for watching, and we hope your symptoms start to improve soon.
Good Morning Doc.😊 I have a breast cancer stage 1, I'm done in chemotheraphy 8 cycles.
Hi Lea, glad to hear you're in good spirits! Would you be interested in participating in an interview to help us learn about your experience in order to improve our products? As a token of our appreciation, we would give you free access to your full Yerbba breast cancer report (assuming your hospital works with our system).
All the best to you as you get through this.
Thnks doc...it helps me understand better eventhough Im not a breast cancer patient....
Glad you enjoyed it.
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you doctor for these useful videos.
I want to ask you if chemo&target therapy for breast cancer cause bones 'pain.
Good question. The chemotherapy and targeted therapy don't generally cause bone pain themselves. Growth factors, given to keep your white blood cell count up can definitely cause bone pain, but of course, you didn't mention if you were on growth factor shots.
@@yerbba yes doc I'm on growth factor shots..thank you for your response.
Thank you
Thank you for watching. We hope you found the video helpful.
Good morning all! Happy Mothers day!! Im in the process of getting me an adult tricycle. Good / bad?
Love the idea of an adult tricycle! Enjoy. Staying active, being playful, and getting out of your head into your body are all going to help you get through this.
Yo estoy sufriendo la quimioterapia ahorita cancer de seno stage 1 triple negativo los efectos secundarios son horrible's, la comida no sabe a nada y muchas nauseas
Hoping that you're doing better now and that your side effects have improved.
Why is it impossible to find any information about how breast cancer progresses if it is untreated? Obviously we die. But what do we go through before we die and for how long? The treatments are SOOOOO awful. I'm 67 and have had four heart attacks. I don't want to extend my life if I am going to be miserable for the rest of it. I have to work, which means I have to be able to think and type. Being cancer-free is hardly a benefit if I'm homeless. Plus there is the financial cost. The "healthcare" industry is the only one that insists we agree to pay ungodly bills without being given even a ballpark figure of how much that might be.
Such a good question. It is not actually a given that cancer will recur after surgical removal of a breast tumor. Treatment is given to decrease the risk of the cancer recurring. It's a matter of understanding what the risk of recurrence with and without a given treatment. Of course, in one person, the cancer will either recur or not recur. If the cancer recurs, it can be months or years after the primary tumor was removed. If it does recur, people can live for many years with recurrent disease. At that point, the goal of treatment is to manage the disease as opposed to cure, which is the goal when someone has early stage disease. I hope this has been somewhat helpful during this difficult time.
Does Chemotherapy cause kidney damage? Thankfully I didn't need chemo this time, but I am at stage 3 CKD and I worry about reoccurrence since this was my second breast cancer (was cancer free for 30 years).
Most chemotherapy is handled (metabolized) by the liver rather than the kidneys, but there are a couple of drugs for which we adjust doses if the kidneys are not working as well as normal kidneys.
@@yerbba Thank you!!!
i can't walk am just carried, lost all weight and lost my hair. just got back from my 3rd chemo and i was SHIVERING that they had to stop my chemo.
what's the cause of the serious Shiver?
If the shivering is not from cold iv fluids, it may be the result of an allergic reaction, which is rare but not unheard of.
Good evening Dr
I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Had a lumpectomy on my right breast . Pathology results: Stage 1 ( 1.6 cm tumor) grade 3 , no cancer on lymph nodes, oncotype rs 20 . My question is if I need quemotherapy ? Please advise
Decision making about chemotherapy in your case may depend on your age and also any other medical problems you have. The bottom line, however, is that you are the main decision maker. While some people would choose to have chemotherapy with what you're telling us, others would not. Older people tend not to benefit from chemotherapy with this Oncotype assay.
Body ache is there.
I wish you were feeling better and hope that you start to notice improvement. If you are getting shots to increase your white cell count (often called "growth factors"), these can lead to body aches. Make sure that you let your medical team know about the body aches, especially if they are interfering with your ability to function or sleep.
Fatigue ? Yup !
Dreadful, isn't it?
@@yerbba Yes it is . Sometimes I just break down and cry I’m so tired. I cry and cry and wonder why I’m still here. I want to go but can’t.
Lord Byron - you are still HERE for a REASON. I often feel the same way but then as I take a moment I can see the reason my time just isn't up yet. P.S. Tears are healing... let them fall then pick yourself up & move forward. Best wishes