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Topic: RE: New boobs and body lift??? Is it going to work???
Hi Julia,
I feel for you! I was diagnosed with breast cancer while being tested for weight loss surgery last year. See my post below!
Carla
I feel for you! I was diagnosed with breast cancer while being tested for weight loss surgery last year. See my post below!
Carla
Topic: RE: New boobs and body lift??? Is it going to work???
Hello Everyone,
In May of 2010, I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer while being tested fore WLS. Since that time I have had a lumpectomy, ooverectomy (sp?), and chemotherapy. It is recommended that I get a bi-lateral mastectomy at some point as genetic testing found that I was BRCA2+. I completed chemotherapy about 3 months ago and have resumed testing for gastric bypass surgery. The chemotherapy left me with neuropathy in my hands and feet which is slowly improving.
Here's my question for anyone who has had the gastric bypass surgery after chemo and later had bi-lateral mastectomy with immediate 'flap' reconstruction:
1) Should I be concerned with losing so much body fat that I lose breast density?
2) Should I wait until I lose all of the weight before I have breast reconstruction?
3) What general advice do you have for me in my situation?
Carla
In May of 2010, I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer while being tested fore WLS. Since that time I have had a lumpectomy, ooverectomy (sp?), and chemotherapy. It is recommended that I get a bi-lateral mastectomy at some point as genetic testing found that I was BRCA2+. I completed chemotherapy about 3 months ago and have resumed testing for gastric bypass surgery. The chemotherapy left me with neuropathy in my hands and feet which is slowly improving.
Here's my question for anyone who has had the gastric bypass surgery after chemo and later had bi-lateral mastectomy with immediate 'flap' reconstruction:
1) Should I be concerned with losing so much body fat that I lose breast density?
2) Should I wait until I lose all of the weight before I have breast reconstruction?
3) What general advice do you have for me in my situation?
Carla
Topic: Chemo curls
Anyone get "chemo curls" after your hair grew back? After chemo my hair grew back a different color and curly. I have heard that the chemo curls go away after about a year. It has been 14 months since my last chemo treatment but I still have the curly hair. I am just curious and wondering if my hair will go back to "normal." I have had a hard time styling my hair as I am not used to the curls and it seems my hair just ends up looking frizzy.
Tammy 
Luck 'o the Irish
HW399/SW362/CW219/GW130
*37 lbs were lost pre-op
Topic: RE: Big Regret
Hi YankeeRose. Thank You for your answer to my post. You know, losing weight has made the whole "cancer" thing go easier ( I am just sure of it). When I started, I still had about 40+ lbs. left to lose, and I did lose it all (nausea during Chemo. :-D). Now, people call me "Skinny" - ME!!!!! I am in the 120's (started at 309+). One thing I will tell you that was great, was that the way I had to eat due to the RNY is EXACTLY what works best for cancer therapy. So, I didn't have to change my eating at all.( I just have to push myself to get it all in. ) I would be happy to answer any questions that I can for you. Best Wishes.
Topic: RE: Cancer in colon, liver and lungs...5 years post op
first of all, my oncologist doesn't give time frames like that unless you're ready to go home on hospice and we're talking like less than 6 weeks to live. Two years is a long time.......
I have a dear friend who was dxd with stage IV colon cancer (over half her liver was cancerous mass). I thought for sure she was going to die, but she's done really well and is on the upside of the battle. Chemotherapies, radiation, surgical, and other treatments have improved outcomes significantly. What used to be a 'death sentence' is just a 'difficult situation' now...... so have hope!
As for the issue of whether the surgery caused the cancer...I wonder about that myself.... since the diet requires so little fiber. I don't know if there have been any studies done on it? I will ask the surgeon when I go to my pre-op. It is a concern for me, for certain, as my half-brother developed colon cancer at 27 years old!
Best of treatment to your friend....I hope she fights and wins!
first of all, my oncologist doesn't give time frames like that unless you're ready to go home on hospice and we're talking like less than 6 weeks to live. Two years is a long time.......
I have a dear friend who was dxd with stage IV colon cancer (over half her liver was cancerous mass). I thought for sure she was going to die, but she's done really well and is on the upside of the battle. Chemotherapies, radiation, surgical, and other treatments have improved outcomes significantly. What used to be a 'death sentence' is just a 'difficult situation' now...... so have hope!
As for the issue of whether the surgery caused the cancer...I wonder about that myself.... since the diet requires so little fiber. I don't know if there have been any studies done on it? I will ask the surgeon when I go to my pre-op. It is a concern for me, for certain, as my half-brother developed colon cancer at 27 years old!
Best of treatment to your friend....I hope she fights and wins!
Topic: RE: Big Regret
well....i'm not a doctor. but, i've been in treatment since 2003. chemotherapy has wiped out my bones (osteopenia- which you will also most likely get from having a hysterectomy/oopherectomy). i have gotten fibromyalgia from chemo. i have lymphedema, and also neuropathy. so, i have to take high doses of B-12 for the neuropathy and vitamin D (mega high doses, which they are not saying that there is a correlation between lowe vit. D levels and cancer), and of course calcium (for osteopenia). i worried about RNY because of the malabrosption issues........ also....many of the chemos wreak havoc on the intestinal system, as the mucous lining is made of epithileal (rapidly dividing cells). this is what causes the nausea, and diarhhea. i know the RNY puts one at greater risk for ulcerations around the attachment areas, if i've read correctly about the potential issues with that surgery. the risk for ulcerations is significantly higher when one is in chemotherapy. so i would worry about that.
for me, VSG was the only choice given my health issues.......
well....i'm not a doctor. but, i've been in treatment since 2003. chemotherapy has wiped out my bones (osteopenia- which you will also most likely get from having a hysterectomy/oopherectomy). i have gotten fibromyalgia from chemo. i have lymphedema, and also neuropathy. so, i have to take high doses of B-12 for the neuropathy and vitamin D (mega high doses, which they are not saying that there is a correlation between lowe vit. D levels and cancer), and of course calcium (for osteopenia). i worried about RNY because of the malabrosption issues........ also....many of the chemos wreak havoc on the intestinal system, as the mucous lining is made of epithileal (rapidly dividing cells). this is what causes the nausea, and diarhhea. i know the RNY puts one at greater risk for ulcerations around the attachment areas, if i've read correctly about the potential issues with that surgery. the risk for ulcerations is significantly higher when one is in chemotherapy. so i would worry about that.
for me, VSG was the only choice given my health issues.......
Topic: RE: kidney cancer
Hi there,
Leave your band in unless your Dr. advises you to remove your band. I have had kidney cancer also, I had to have my right kidney removed because the tumor decided to grow right smack in the middle of my kidney. I was 35 years old & had this open surgery done in 2006. I survived, and you will to. My Dr. told me from now on to stop & smell the roses. If you have any questions, etc. write me. Good luck!
Leave your band in unless your Dr. advises you to remove your band. I have had kidney cancer also, I had to have my right kidney removed because the tumor decided to grow right smack in the middle of my kidney. I was 35 years old & had this open surgery done in 2006. I survived, and you will to. My Dr. told me from now on to stop & smell the roses. If you have any questions, etc. write me. Good luck!
Topic: RE: Big Regret
Congratulations on being cancer free and for your weight loss. I had ovarian and endometrial cancer in '09 and had a complete hysterectomy.I am in remission for 14 months. I am now in the process of having RNY surgery. I am worried about future recurrences of cancer and wondering how having chemo with an RNY would effect cancer treatment. I am hoping someone here on the cancer msg board can help me. Thanks and again congrats!
Tammy
Tammy
Tammy
Luck 'o the Irish
HW399/SW362/CW219/GW130
*37 lbs were lost pre-op
Topic: RE: RYN vs. VSG for long-term cancer patient
Hi, I wish I had an answer for you but I have been wondering the same thing. I had endometrial and ovarian cancer and had a hysterectomy in '09. I am in remission and my surgeon has recommended RNY for me also. My grandfather had colon cancer which they is genetic and related to female gynecologic cancers such as uterine and ovarian cancer. Last night I had blood in my stool and now I am scared that I may have colon cancer. I know it could be just hemorrhoids but after having cancer and with a family history of colon cancer, it really worries me. So anyways, I wish I could answer your question but I am also looking for answers (which is why I came on the cancer message board. If you find anything out please let me know. Thanks and good luck.
Tammy
Tammy
Tammy
Luck 'o the Irish
HW399/SW362/CW219/GW130
*37 lbs were lost pre-op
Topic: RE: Cancer, Again
Have you considered finding another surgeon? Maybe even for just a 2nd opinion? Also did you have chemo or radiation? Well, good luck and I hope you are able to find some answers.
Tammy
Tammy
Tammy
Luck 'o the Irish
HW399/SW362/CW219/GW130
*37 lbs were lost pre-op
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