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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2007

Is the beast back again?!?
Hello again, Just need to vent a bit today - My first mammo since the big "C" a year ago is coming up on Feb 9th and I was already nervous of the outcome, naturally. A few weeks ago I started having pain in the same breast - It's been getting progressivly worse each day. My husband says to bump up my appt but what…
Half way there
I haven't posted in a while but I wanted to give you an update. A/C is finished (YAAA) I. was very fortunate that I'd only "lose" about 2 1/2 days after each treatment and that was to what my doctor I I have given the medicial term " feeling yucky"--not really sick,just blahh. Doc says it's more of a reaction to coming off…
When they open you up to do surgery, does the air make whatever cells are leftover, hiding, more of
Is that an old wives tale? Have you ever heard of that? Thanks, Prayerangel
4th time having B/C...have questions...
Hi all, Had 2 mastectomies, 2 yrs. apart. Had A/C & Taxol chemo & radiation. 4 yrs. later, 3rd occurence, right in middle of my chest. Not attached to anything, had surgery and radiation. Now, 2 mos. later, I can feel it growing again. Don't want to do chemo, if it's offered, I see my oncologist in 2 days. I'm guessing I…
Gum problems
I finished A/C treatments in December. I have always had healthy teeth and gums and had a checkup right before I started treatment. Anyway, since then my gums are a mess. They don't bleed or anything but they seem to be loose. When I floss, some of my gums will actually pull away from my teeth! It has to be from the chemo.…
Side effects of Aromasin
I am a survivor of 3 years. I was taking tamoxfin. My doctor changed me over to Aromasin and now I am have complete body and joint pain. I work in retail and stand on my feet for 8 hours a day 5 days a week and this is just killing me. I have talked to my doctor and she has told me to try and work through it as this is the…
Finished A/C and Now . . . .
Hi Everyone, Last week I had my 4th and final A/C infusion; I seem to have survived it! I'm 55 pounds lighter (since mastectomy), still bald and eyebrowless, but HEY! I'll be starting Aromasin in a few weeks (I'm 57, way past menopause, and ovaries were removed 10 years ago). Months ago I had genetic testing done at the…
DCIS, lumpectomy, mastectomy, no meds??
Hello everybody. I am new at all this. I was dx with DCIS (E+) on one breast at 39 years old. Had 2 lumpectomies and the margins are not clear yet. Had the sentinel nodes removed (2) with no signs of cancer. Decided to go for double mastectomy and reconstruction (next month) because I feel this will give me some peace of…
3 months-----still good!!!!
Went for my second 3-month post-cancer checkup today....STILL NED on BOTH!!!! NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!! Hugs, Kathi
What if you don't get good news?
I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in June. I did the chemo 4 AC combo, 4 Taxol, then I did the surgery--partial mastectomy with lymph node disection. Breast clear--1 out of 8 lymph nodes has residual cancer. Now I am doing the radiation. But before I started the radiation they told me to do another CT scan. Turns…
The Cure
Now that I have your attention: In this year of electing a president, all cancer survivors need to find the candidate who supports Cancer research-a-ie; stem cells, which could very well bring the cure to all cancer. Vote with your breasts.. The politics of cancer can kill you..of over 10,000 grants from the National…
Transitioning from surrealism to reality
I spent all day on Wednesday downtown at the hospital, signing forms, getting three hours of pre-admission testing, plus a chest x-ray, and then three hours of the PET/CT scan. Almost passed out during the prep for the PET, because of the glucose injection. I hate needles. I hadnt eaten since 3:00 PM the previous day, and…
Just so you know
Hello Friends, Well I thought I would write and let you know that the past few days have been some of the toughest days I have had to face since my own diagnosis almost 10 years ago with this disease. I knew this day would come when someone close to me would have to have their own fight but my best friend in the world,…
Good Check Up
Hey All, I had a great day today. Went to my Radiologist for my 1 year after Radiation check up.... So you guys know that I was a little nuts all week... worrying just a little. Well maybe more than a little.... But GOT A GREAT CHECK UP.... and don't have to see that Doctor for 6 more months.... And as they described it to…
facing surgery/ telling Mom
I am 52 and I was diagnosed on 1/16/07 with invasive breast cancer, I will have a lumpectomy on the 26th, is there something I can do between now and then to make the surgery easier or build up my strength? How will I feel afterwards? Also I have not told my Mom yet. She is in remission from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; a good…
Methadone
Hi All, I wanted to ask if anyone had been put on Methadone for bone and joint/nerve pain from side effects of chemo? I had the combo of Taxotere with A/C for 6 treatments. Still have not heard many women talk about having the Taxotere regimine. But have heard (on other sites) that they are using Taxotere for chemo…
PET SCAN RESULTS
I am back with more anxiety about results I forced my onc nurse to give me over the phone today about pet scan results when I have a dr appt. tomorrow. She said it report showed negative and unchaged BUT with a small (I think) uptake in one of my lungs. Pet scan tech told me be sure I told dr I was getting over pneumonia…
IBC Poeple in Houston Area?
HI there, I know I asked about support groups but maybe if I just ask if there any IBC people out there in Houston that would just like to talk - are there any poeple out there?
FUTURE HOPE???
The common cold virus could fight cancer Posted: Jan 11th 2007 12:35PM by Adams Briscoe Filed under: General Health The Guardian is reporting on a revolutionary new way to possibly fight cancer in the future using the common cold virus of all things. By injecting the infected tissue with a cold, British researchers are…
Run or do I Stay?
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of right breast Dec 29, 06, 3 days before my 55th birthday. I did not have health insurance and went through a state breast cancer screening program that financed the process and now I am eligible to have all my future medical expenses (surgery and treatments, etc) covered as…
Stage IV breast cancer - in bones
I have just been diagnosed with lobular breast cancer that has spread to my bones. I currently am on Arimidex with no plans for either surgery or radiation. My oncologist says this is the best treatment for now. I live in Baltimore and am trying to get a second opinion from Johns Hopkins hospital soon. I am 55 years old,…
TAXOL STOPPED / PANCREATITIS
Hi Survivors, Well I am just out of the hospital. Finished treatment 5 of Taxol, (were to be 12), and woke with such pain in my upper abdomen I thought death a favor. Turns out I had pancreatitis, liver function blocked, and gall bladder irritation. Spent 5 days in hospital and functions are coming back. Still get some…
DEATH SLEEP
ACTS 24:15. CORINTHIANS 15:22 [KING JAMES BIBLE]
loseing afriend
my friend had one of her breast cut off last weeknext week she went back linking breast, shes doing alright now. iknow she will soon die , and it will spread though her body,she won;t change her life sty, eating ,drinking smokeing... i stay still for now.what else can i do?
Recurrence Breast Cancer
Hi all ..More news re my posting on 12/16.. I have now found out I have mets on my 8th posterior rib it is nearly eaten away! also two small nodules on the lung one is stable but the other is new raising the possibility of plumonary mets...this report from the CT scan,,Bone scan reported also the 8th P rib but there is a ?…
Thank you, my family!
Thank you all for your warm thoughts and prayers. I am keeping busy, getting things settled, and replaying the fond memories of my daughter. When she was 'on', she was the kindest, most gentle person. I was not going to have any memorial, but then I realized I am not the only one who should be allowed to let go of their…
Surgeon recommends 2nd opinion
I have been going through breast reconstruction for almost 2 years now. Had dorsi flap in 2005 on rt side and prophylactic mastectomy on left. Right side had major pseudomonas infection and expander had to be removed. Had other surgeries, nipples, etc but surgeon didn't want to put implant on side that whad been infected.…
Reconstruction Surger
I was diagnosed with breast cancerin April 2005. Finished with mastectomy, chemo, and radiation January 2006. Decided to wait to do reconstruction until I was stronger. Now it is time to start on this process. I've spoken to my doctor and have the info regarding types of reconstruction but I am sort of confused at this…
I'm back, with sad news
I am back, as of last night 1/9. I did all the good things, in Holland, ate everything I wanted, but didn't get snow. Then, Sunday last, I received a call from my mom (I was still in Holland), to say that my younger daughter (she was in a mental health facility) died unexpectedly. We are having an autopsy done, etc, to…
Donating Masectomy Bras & Prothesis
Does anyone know where I can donate masectomy bras, prothesis and wigs. All are either new or like new. My husbands Aunt recently passed away and I would hate to throw away these items when there might be someone who can't afford them and could use them. Thanks for your help. Jami

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