Plastic Surgeon
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- čas přidán 8. 10. 2019
- After I had rads to my chest wall tumor, my lesion has not healed. I have tried everything to keep it from getting infected, or smelling.
But nothing is working. So my Doc decided to send me to a Plastic Surgeon, to see what he can do.
To learn more about my cancer history, please continue to read.
Back in 2010 I had been diagnosed with stage 3b ER/PR positive, HER2 neg Breast cancer in my left breast. I had Chemo, Bilat Mastectomy, with expanders then implants place, Radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy plus Bilat, oopherectomy. After 2 1/2 yrs of treatment, I went 5 yrs with no KNOWN, sign of Cancer.
However, in 2016, I was diagnosed with a rare terminal melanoma. with no skin involvement. After chemo failed, a combo immunotherapy treatment every other week, kept me stable till this April 2018. I discovered a new chest wall tumor, plus a few other tumors.They said that my Breast Cancer had mutated, and returned as Metastatic (terminal) TN Breast cancer. Although my doctor insists that it is a totally different Breast Cancer from the first. Oral chemo failed. And I did Radiation for pain. My last Radiation was on Monday 11/19/18. I was then was on Taxotere. But due to my body not being able to tolerate the side effects anymore, I had to stop it. Then, I went onto Gemzar, another chemo that, thank You Lord, did not cause hair loss. However, My blood levels were not able to stay up while on it. So, my doctor stopped it, and did some scans. The scans showed that the cancer was still growing while on the Gemzar, so he did more genetic testing on my old biopsies. And I am currently on Doxil ( Doxorubicin Liposomal) or "The Red Devil". And thank God, this chemo also does not cause hair loss.
This channel is all about the life of me and my 3 children. With our Lord leading the way, we support each other, as we fight our battles and celebrate the our victory, in a difficult world where me, a single mother who is in active treatment for not only 1, but 2 terminal cancers. I make videos about my cancer journey,personal trials, and some fun videos, and videos with my kids. Something to do to take my mind off of the cancer.
I now have a GoFundMe.com account -
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And you can also follow me, with more pictures, videos, and daily short updates on my Instagram page!- tammygrosso
Appreciate you allowing us to accompany you to your appointment. Hope for fast healing,will keep you in my prayers,
I too can’t sleep night before a dr. Appointment.
Sending love and hugs your way💓
It sounds like the infection could be from your implant. Sending you healing thoughts!
I hav a bigger wound on my chest wall . N going thru alot of pain ..
How is ur wound now ?
If you're changing your dressing 3 times a day, they should consider an ABD pad secured with tape instead of a foam dressing, which is too expensive for the insurance to provide 3 changes a day. An ABD pad holds more drainage and can be changed less frequently, and can cost you less.
Glad you saw this dr today. Should have happened much sooner! This should be helpful to those following you. Please follow through. Agree the new spots need to be biopsied so it is upsetting that your medical oncologist did not already get on top of this.
Are you sure it's not an infection from your expanders/implants? Darlene D got necrosis in n hers then an awful infection she had to get the expander taken out and she's on 6weeks of iv antibiotics
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