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littlebe
littlebe Member Posts: 18
in Breast Cancer #1
i had my first chemo treament, have 4 more to go. had a double massomenty i oct
what age group is this . i am 69 and scared
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  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #2
    All ages..
    We represent all age groups...we understand your fear...please ask any questions....we'll do our very best to offer you support....
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #3
    MAJW said:

    All ages..
    We represent all age groups...we understand your fear...please ask any questions....we'll do our very best to offer you support....

    You are not alone in being
    You are not alone in being scared, we all were and are. I hope you find support and strength here on this board. We are all here to help you.


    Hugs and good luck with chemo,


    Leeza
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #4
    We are all age groups
    I am 54, but was originally diagnosed at 44. We really do range from 20 on up. And we are represented by both male and female Pink Warriors. We are all here for support as well as to support each other. I can honestly say that this group has been soo much help to me.

    Glad you are here.

    Carol
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #5
    scared
    And we all get scared at some point in our journey. You will get through this though it may not seem like it now.
  • sinee
    sinee Member Posts: 196 Member
    #6
    Hi littlebe
    I remember it well, it was a little over a year ago, it was the first time I understood the word terror~it will be ok, you will make it through the treatments ~ I am 58 ~ you will get to know some of us, and even like some of us~we have all been through various stages of breast cancer and surgerys~we all are here for the same reasons you are, we were scared too, and reached out for help, we will laugh with you, cry with you, and support you, and you will in turn do the same for us, and the next person that says, I am scared...hang in there young lady~hang in there~ there isn't anything that you can't ask~join the chat room too, lots of great people there, just click the word chat on the left in the CSN box and it will take you to the Lobby, that is where we are hanging out at all hours of the day and night...love to you, hugs to you, and welcome to the club, that no one wants to join~Sinee
  • littlebe
    littlebe Member Posts: 18
    #7
    MAJW said:

    All ages..
    We represent all age groups...we understand your fear...please ask any questions....we'll do our very best to offer you support....

    chemo
    thank you MAJW! I really need to talk to others that have gone and are going thru this.so far it has not been too bad, but dreading the next treatment.I'm not very computer savvy and was wondering if there is a way I can respond to all who answered my post without doing it individually? This is real fear!how long have you been in treatment? how many chemo treatments? I was told initially that with mastectomy, if the lymph nodes were clear there would be no chemo or rad. then the oncotype DX test came back neg. and my doc said that called for chemo. 4 treatments. my lymp nodes are clear, so that is big thing, and very important. thanks
    littlebe
  • littlebe
    littlebe Member Posts: 18
    #8
    jnl said:

    You are not alone in being
    You are not alone in being scared, we all were and are. I hope you find support and strength here on this board. We are all here to help you.


    Hugs and good luck with chemo,


    Leeza

    not alone
    thanks you all for answering my post !jnl,camal,laughs_a _lot and sinee and MAJW

    did I figure out how to respond to all of you with one post? :) I think I am having chemo brain! my 2 older sisters also had breast cancer , one is a survivor the other not. Kinda knew this was coming but my sis's were younger than I,one was 53 and the other 65.I know I am so very blessed that the cancer was very small, only detected by mammogram and MRI, no lump was felt and my lymph nodes were clear!I was told initially there would be no chemo or rad.was sent to an oncologist and he said I would take armidex for 5 yrs. but meantime was having the oncotype DX test done . It came back neg. so the doc said that called for 4 treatmeants of chemo. I agreed but now have doubts. does anyone have similiar? Are there any long term affects of chemo? I'm afraid that the chemo will be so debilitating that I won't be able to take care of myself.How do you all manage everything?

    God Bless each of you! I'm looking forward to hearing from you and praying for each of you. one thing this disease has done is make me not to take so many things for granted

    littlebe
  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
    #9
    sinee said:

    Hi littlebe
    I remember it well, it was a little over a year ago, it was the first time I understood the word terror~it will be ok, you will make it through the treatments ~ I am 58 ~ you will get to know some of us, and even like some of us~we have all been through various stages of breast cancer and surgerys~we all are here for the same reasons you are, we were scared too, and reached out for help, we will laugh with you, cry with you, and support you, and you will in turn do the same for us, and the next person that says, I am scared...hang in there young lady~hang in there~ there isn't anything that you can't ask~join the chat room too, lots of great people there, just click the word chat on the left in the CSN box and it will take you to the Lobby, that is where we are hanging out at all hours of the day and night...love to you, hugs to you, and welcome to the club, that no one wants to join~Sinee

    Welcome
    I am so sorry that you have had to join our pink sisterhood, but I'm glad you found this site. We understand your fear because we've all felt it & most of us still feel scared. I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer last year 2 days before thanksgiving at the age of 44. We are a strong group of women & men warriors ranging from all ages. But we all have lots in common & we share a bond that is stronger than strong. You will find that you are never alone here, your pink sisters & brothers will be right here with you helping you fight this battle & win. We will hold you up when you feel as though you just can't do this & we will shower you with lots of hugs & positive energy.

    Please remember that you are stronger than you realize & you can do this. Come here often, there is always someone online to talk to & share things with. Good luck in your chemo.

    Hugs & God Bless,

    Dawne
  • catowner
    catowner Member Posts: 50
    #10
    welcome
    I am 59 and was diagnosed this past Aug. After a masectomy in Sept, with no lymph nodes involved, I was told I would have to have 8 treatments of chemo. I will be getting my 6th one on the 22nd of Dec. Luckily my husband has been a great help to me, for some days were fairly rough. You will find lots of great people on this site to help answer your questions and pray for you during your battle with the beast. I wish you the best, you can do it!

    Hugs and prayers,
    Debbie
  • littlebe
    littlebe Member Posts: 18
    #11
    Texasgirl10 said:

    Welcome
    I am so sorry that you have had to join our pink sisterhood, but I'm glad you found this site. We understand your fear because we've all felt it & most of us still feel scared. I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer last year 2 days before thanksgiving at the age of 44. We are a strong group of women & men warriors ranging from all ages. But we all have lots in common & we share a bond that is stronger than strong. You will find that you are never alone here, your pink sisters & brothers will be right here with you helping you fight this battle & win. We will hold you up when you feel as though you just can't do this & we will shower you with lots of hugs & positive energy.

    Please remember that you are stronger than you realize & you can do this. Come here often, there is always someone online to talk to & share things with. Good luck in your chemo.

    Hugs & God Bless,

    Dawne

    chemo
    thank you for being there.I'm so sorry, you are so young.I know I will get thru this with all you great people out there! I'm so glad my husband found this site for me. God is good!
  • littlebe
    littlebe Member Posts: 18
    #12
    catowner said:

    welcome
    I am 59 and was diagnosed this past Aug. After a masectomy in Sept, with no lymph nodes involved, I was told I would have to have 8 treatments of chemo. I will be getting my 6th one on the 22nd of Dec. Luckily my husband has been a great help to me, for some days were fairly rough. You will find lots of great people on this site to help answer your questions and pray for you during your battle with the beast. I wish you the best, you can do it!

    Hugs and prayers,
    Debbie

    chemo
    Thank goodness you are almost finished with chemo! I was told that there would be no chemo or rad. if the lymph nodes were not involved, but one test came back negative so the oncologist said 4 treatments of chemo. I think he said precautionary. I feel I am very blessed that I only need 4, because like everyone else I am afraid. Just being able to talk to others is a tremendous help and I thank God for each of you.Maybe I can have my husband to post a pic of us, grandparents of 8 and great grandparenst of 1!

    hugs and prayers to you also
    littlebe
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #13
    littlebe said:

    chemo
    Thank goodness you are almost finished with chemo! I was told that there would be no chemo or rad. if the lymph nodes were not involved, but one test came back negative so the oncologist said 4 treatments of chemo. I think he said precautionary. I feel I am very blessed that I only need 4, because like everyone else I am afraid. Just being able to talk to others is a tremendous help and I thank God for each of you.Maybe I can have my husband to post a pic of us, grandparents of 8 and great grandparenst of 1!

    hugs and prayers to you also
    littlebe

    Welcome littlebe
    Just wanted to welcome you to the boards. We are of all ages here. Cancer does not care what age you are. I am 57. I had a package deal, Surgery, Chemo and Rads. We are a close group and we help each other out. We are always here. Again welcome.
    Kathy
  • Tux
    Tux Member Posts: 544
    #14
    chemo
    Welcome, littlebe, to the club that no one wants to join. I am in my mid-60's & out of treatment (except for tamoxifen) for over 2 years. I was so scared at first! This board has helped so much! My life is not the same as before, but I have regained my strength & health and I feel great! Prob. the only words of wisdom that I can give you is to try to eat right and exercise regularly.

    Good luck & let us know how everything goes!
  • littlebe
    littlebe Member Posts: 18
    #15
    Tux said:

    chemo
    Welcome, littlebe, to the club that no one wants to join. I am in my mid-60's & out of treatment (except for tamoxifen) for over 2 years. I was so scared at first! This board has helped so much! My life is not the same as before, but I have regained my strength & health and I feel great! Prob. the only words of wisdom that I can give you is to try to eat right and exercise regularly.

    Good luck & let us know how everything goes!

    chemo
    thank you! The Club That No one Wants To Join, could be a title of a book! I know my life will never be the same as before but thinking that will be a good thing. I am very much into eating right. Just sent my husband to the grocery to get more foods that will be good for me,and him also! My appetite is still ok,although there are some foods that I can't really think about.

    Is that your beautiful cat? I miss our Miss Kitty so much. We had to put her to sleep 2 yrs. ago at age 17! My husband and I love kitty cats, but don't think I will be getting another.

    thanks for you kind words.
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #16
    littlebe said:

    chemo
    thank you! The Club That No one Wants To Join, could be a title of a book! I know my life will never be the same as before but thinking that will be a good thing. I am very much into eating right. Just sent my husband to the grocery to get more foods that will be good for me,and him also! My appetite is still ok,although there are some foods that I can't really think about.

    Is that your beautiful cat? I miss our Miss Kitty so much. We had to put her to sleep 2 yrs. ago at age 17! My husband and I love kitty cats, but don't think I will be getting another.

    thanks for you kind words.

    I'm in your age group
    I was diagnosed at 62 (almost 63). Stage 1, Grade 2, ER/Pr+, HER-2 negative. Like you, I had chemothereapy because my oncotype score was high (31). What is your number? If you Google Oncotype DX, the site does a good job of explaining what the scores mean.

    Good luck with your chemo. You can do it. Come here for support.

    Suzanne
  • debi.18
    debi.18 Member Posts: 850 Member
    #17
    Welcome littlebe
    Just wanted to welcome you to this wonderful group of pink warriors. As you can see, all ages are here. I'm 47 and have had surgery, chemo and currently rads. I'm also glad your husband found this site for you, what a sweetie he must be! You'll find the most amazing support here. We've all have been scared, but just know that we are here with you.

    Keep us updated on how you are doing with your treatments.

    Hugs,Debi
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #18
    We're all different
    There are women and men here who are all the different types, stages, years of survivalship, socio/economic status and ages.

    Me - I'm 65. Was DX'd at 63 in Aug 2009 with IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer) and 17 days after DX started chemo followed shortly by surgery, more chemo, rads and will be on Femara forever. I'm riding NED (No Evidence of Disease) - most dance with NED but I can't. NEB. Am I the same person I was before BC - no but then I wouldn't be the same person after 2 years anyway. I can do anything I want to or need to.

    We are each unique - no 2 of us are the same or have the same reaction to what we have to go through.
    . Ask all the questions you have but do not expect to have to deal with what any individual has, you may but you may not - there is no "one size fits all".

    Susan
  • catowner
    catowner Member Posts: 50
    #19
    littlebe said:

    chemo
    Thank goodness you are almost finished with chemo! I was told that there would be no chemo or rad. if the lymph nodes were not involved, but one test came back negative so the oncologist said 4 treatments of chemo. I think he said precautionary. I feel I am very blessed that I only need 4, because like everyone else I am afraid. Just being able to talk to others is a tremendous help and I thank God for each of you.Maybe I can have my husband to post a pic of us, grandparents of 8 and great grandparenst of 1!

    hugs and prayers to you also
    littlebe

    Congratulations on the 8
    Congratulations on the 8 grandkids and 1 great! We have two married kids but no grandkids:(
    Would love to see a picture! My cancer was stage 2 triple negative so it is an aggressive cancer which is why my oncologist decided on chemo. However I will not need radiation. She said she want's to make sure there are no stray cells. Whatever it takes I guess. Talking is a tremendous help especially when those people are or have been through this darn cancer stuff. We will overcome:) Take care littlebe
    Debbie
  • littlebe
    littlebe Member Posts: 18
    #20
    Double Whammy said:

    I'm in your age group
    I was diagnosed at 62 (almost 63). Stage 1, Grade 2, ER/Pr+, HER-2 negative. Like you, I had chemothereapy because my oncotype score was high (31). What is your number? If you Google Oncotype DX, the site does a good job of explaining what the scores mean.

    Good luck with your chemo. You can do it. Come here for support.

    Suzanne

    chemo
    thanks suzanne. I don't know what my oncotype score is. I need to find out the things. I need help in getting to the chat room. one of the ladies told me but it comes up a blank page. sent a email to the address but haven't got areply yet. I also would like to do a page "about me" and sadly I can't figure that out either ! my husband tried too, so if anyone has any tips would really appresiate it !

    tharon
  • littlebe
    littlebe Member Posts: 18
    #21
    Double Whammy said:

    I'm in your age group
    I was diagnosed at 62 (almost 63). Stage 1, Grade 2, ER/Pr+, HER-2 negative. Like you, I had chemothereapy because my oncotype score was high (31). What is your number? If you Google Oncotype DX, the site does a good job of explaining what the scores mean.

    Good luck with your chemo. You can do it. Come here for support.

    Suzanne

    chemo
    Hi everyone! my computer has been down, just got up and running today.I have been feeling ok. my hair started to fall out last night in the shower. I don't really feel that bad about that! I have my wig, turbans and scarfs! I have my next chemo next Wed. and am a little anxious about that. last week my blood count was low, B/P/ was low also. pcp lowered dosage and seems to be ok.I just read some of the posts on the discussion board about things to expect and things to help with chemo, thank all of you who gave the tips! the nurse told me last week that the oncologist may give me a shot the day after my next chemo treatment, thinking that is the neulasta.
    God Bless each of you and a Blessed Christmas to all! I could not face this without Our Dear Saviour guiding me and bringing me in contact with such awesome people!

    tharon

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