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Question re numbness post surgery
Hello. Recently diagnosed and had lumpectomy and two nodes removed on 7/11. Am really bothered by the numbness extending from my elbow to my breast with the worst section in the armpit. Live rurally so hopefully some answers here.
Maggie62
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Re: Pain Pain go away
Hi arpie,
Thanks for the THC info. There's definitely more to it. 😀
Thank you for the kind words re my friend.
Please, be assured my friend definitely wasn't in any pain. Palliative care were fantastic. They came to her house. She had a baseline level of relief and then toppers for extra bad times. Relief to such a level that she was able to go to Brisbane comedy festival in her last month.
(Disclaimer of course that each person and treatment is different and hers was a very particular cancer (not BC).)
Thanks for the THC info. There's definitely more to it. 😀
Thank you for the kind words re my friend.
Please, be assured my friend definitely wasn't in any pain. Palliative care were fantastic. They came to her house. She had a baseline level of relief and then toppers for extra bad times. Relief to such a level that she was able to go to Brisbane comedy festival in her last month.
(Disclaimer of course that each person and treatment is different and hers was a very particular cancer (not BC).)
Arn_007
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Re: Pain Pain go away
Just a comment re THC
My late friend had a lyposarcoma (tumour just gets bigger and bigger - surgery only treatment until they can operate no more), she said that THC was ineffective for her pain - something that late stage BC patients may need to keep in mind because "everyone" will suggest THC as a panacea.
My friend suggested that THC was better for "getting old" type aches and pain.
That's one opinion. Everyone is different and different bodies respond differently.
My late friend had a lyposarcoma (tumour just gets bigger and bigger - surgery only treatment until they can operate no more), she said that THC was ineffective for her pain - something that late stage BC patients may need to keep in mind because "everyone" will suggest THC as a panacea.
My friend suggested that THC was better for "getting old" type aches and pain.
That's one opinion. Everyone is different and different bodies respond differently.
Arn_007
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Newly diagnosed and hello
Hi,
I'm newly diagnosed (25 Oct) and had surgery (lumpectomy + 7 nodes) last week. Recovery is going well. Breast care nurse had some great advice.
I'm meeting the oncologist this week. Will see how it goes.
😉
I'm newly diagnosed (25 Oct) and had surgery (lumpectomy + 7 nodes) last week. Recovery is going well. Breast care nurse had some great advice.
I'm meeting the oncologist this week. Will see how it goes.
😉
Arn_007
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Re: Bone density
Hi @Pommy8
AIs ( such as Letrazole) can impact bone density so it is important to have it monitored.
I had a bone density scan which showed osteopenia at age 63 so saw an endocrinologist who put me on weekly tablets of actonel.
He also said I should up my calcium intake in my diet ( gave me a list) and also to do weight bearing exercises.
It is also important to get any major dental work done behind you start any medication to improve bone density as there is a potential nasty complication if you have such work whilst on this medication ( whether it be a tablet or injection).
Take care.
AIs ( such as Letrazole) can impact bone density so it is important to have it monitored.
I had a bone density scan which showed osteopenia at age 63 so saw an endocrinologist who put me on weekly tablets of actonel.
He also said I should up my calcium intake in my diet ( gave me a list) and also to do weight bearing exercises.
It is also important to get any major dental work done behind you start any medication to improve bone density as there is a potential nasty complication if you have such work whilst on this medication ( whether it be a tablet or injection).
Take care.
Re: Bone density
I started on letrozole after 2 years on Tamoxifen. I was 49 at the time and had my ovaries removed just prior to starting on Letrozole. I had some osteopenia and in just 6 months or so on Letrozole this deteriorated rapidly to osteoporosis level in lower back. The recommendation was to start on Prolia but I stumbled upon a facility that treated bone density issues with both diet and weight bearing exercise. I saw their dietician who examined my diet in detail. Calcium (through food sources) is important but so are a number of other things, such as getting enough protein to build and maintain muscle (which in turns promotes bone strengthening).
I also saw their exercise physiologist who evaluated my ability to commence an exercise program including weight lifting, core strengthening and balance exercises.
For me this was preferable to another medication (prolia) with potential side effects.
There are choices about how to deal with bone density, and diet and exercise are important, even if on medication as well. I think this is an area of treatment that doctors could improve their knowledge and recommendations on. For some people medication is the best choice but for others maybe they just need a little assistance with diet and exercise choices. We are all individuals and should be given all the information to make the best choice for ourselves. I’m glad that I found the right thing for me but my doctors were not helpful in this unfortunately.
Deanne
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