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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2008

Xeloda PPE HFS hand-foot syndrome
A study in Turkey found that henna can help to ease the side effects of Xeloda. I'm posting my experience with it here: www.xelodasideeffects.blogspot.com
Join me and ACS! (LOL)
I have been working with the great people at ACS, most notably our own Dana and Brian from ACS/CAN (Cancer Action Network). There is a new page at http://action.acscan.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cancer_survivors_network Check it out when you have a moment! Hugs, Kathi
Breast Sensitivity
I had a lumpectomy followed by 33 radiation treatments. I developed some really huge burns, which have healed. However, now I'm left with an extreme sensitivity of the skin on my breast as well as the nipple. It's very annoying and makes me irritable and miserable all day and all night long. The slightest touch of any kind…
pre-cancerous
I had a biopsy for my breast mass. Several days later, the doctor called me saying the result came back as "pre-cancerous". He asked me to make an appointment with him and then schedule another biopsy to get more information. I thought it would be either "binign" or "cancer". Is there a stage of "pre-cancerous"? When I…
Confused with the report
I'm done with the chemo, and this friday they're going to remove the port. Monday was my first day back to work after 4 months of diagnosis and treatments. I have this feeling of "not knowing what now". It's so weird, but I cannot feel happy now that things start to get back to kind of "normal". Talking with another…
Job lost today
I knew it was coming, but oh Lord, didn't want it to be now - I will lose my insurance for sure - I am the only one besides the family who is on the policy and they are cutting overhead. I'm telling you - this cancer thing is just one challenge after another. Will have to start exploring my options to see how I will…
Life Interruption to the Left Please
Hi and hugs to all that are experiencing what I call my Life's Interruption. & I will apologize now for the length of this, however if it prevents one person going through what I did... then I've done my job. On May 10th, 2008 I found a Life Interruption in my left breast, regardless to say , Mother's Day , and the first…
Zometa trial
I am invasive intraductal, Stage I, ER positive, did not spread to lymph nodes. I am into being proactive, even though it appears my cancer did not spread. I am considering being in a clinical trial for Zometa, a drug that looks promising in terms of preventing recurrence for early stage survivors. Has anyone heard of this…
I Really Hate All Of This!!!
First let me say that I don't know what I would have done without all of you and your upbeat attitudes. I just would like to know how do you do it? I was to have my last Taxol chemo last week, but my body was in pain from my head to my toes, and I could not move. So this Wednesday, I hopefully, will be having my last chemo…
better late than never
Hey, y'all, Sorry I have not responded to emails...very slow to catch on to anything related to email. I've been coming to this discussion board for over a year and only today figured out that I had email messages and should be checking and responding. I did not respond to those sent before this week...I figure it's a bit…
GOOD NEWS
Back to work Wednesday 7/30/08. Had a Herceptin infusion this morning asked nurse to relay message to onc. that one way or the other I needed an answer today and wasn't going home with out a decission.(remember he took a weeks vacation last week). Already cleared by my surgeon a week ago. Drove to my job and handed my…
Microcalcification Question
Hello. I had a mammogram last week and the radiologist told me that I have microcalcifications that my doctor will need to watch closely. He also told me to come back in six months for another mammogram. I've been told that I probably shouldn't wait six months because microcalcifications are sometimes a precursor to…
just diagnosed
I just found out I had breast cancer. I am 29 and married. I really dont know what to say except I am scared and on an emotional rollercoaster ride. I will be getting a port soon and then chemo. I have to wait to have surgery and they are talking a double mastectomy. I am just really freaked out and would like to meet some…
living with a port
I am on my 6th week of Taxol & Herceptin and was asked if I would like to have a port installed instead of IV through my veins. So far my veins have held up, so that was not a problem. I have read that removing a port can be a problem as skin tissue can become attached. What is your opinion?
Shaving Facial Hair
Good morning ladies. I've been noticing over the past several days that when I shave, I;m not scraping off as much as I used to..... Well Saturday AM I shaved as usual and today (Sunday) my face is as smooth as a baby's butt. Is this the beginning of loosing my hair? I had my first chemo [taxotere, carboplatin & herceptin]…
yet another question?
yes i'm back to pick your brains again, i have read that a tumor grows slowly and over a number of years before you actually find it in most cases, if that is so, why do some spread into lymph nodes and some don't?
Starting Chemo soon
I've recently had a double mastectomy for lobular CA. and will receive Taxotere & Cyclophosphamide IV for total of 4 doses. Any suggestions on what to expect/look for?
hair loss again
I have written several times about hair loss, but here I am again! I need some emotional support: it has now been 5 weeks since the end of my Taxotere/Cytoxan chemo. So many people have written in to tell me my hair will grow back and that this is a very short time, but somehow I seem unable to believe it and am convinced…
CONGRAUTLATIONS TO ALL OF US!
From reading the recent postings, I began to realize that there is a huge group of us who have just finished or are just finishinig up with our chemo and/or radiation. GOOD FOR US! We are an amazing group of people, males and females alike. Let's keep our positive attitudes and always remembers where to turn when we need…
support in the flesh
Wow, today I went to a "real" support group with people in the same room. And I want all of you wonderful ladies and Bill to know how much I appreciate you for making this site my real support group. Here, whenever I read posts and responses, I am aware of how much we take care of each other and I feel you all closer than…
DONE WITH CHEMO!!!!!!!!!
Happy to say I had my last round of chemo July 11, I'm finally on good days, since the last 2 rounds where butt kickers. Next is radiation which will start on Aug. 13th.
Sorry for being pest!!!
I have another question. Whats the ER/PR positive or negitive mean. I dont understand all that stuff and how does estrogen play a part in that stuff. And what does tamoxifen have to do with it. I'm crazy confused and cant wait to see my onc.on the 5th. Sometimes coming to this site is scary as well as helpful. WHEW!!!!!
Last chemo treatment Aug 5th!!!!!
Hi sisters, my last drip is aug 5th! I never thought the day would ever get here. It's been a long year, long! My dr.says that after this last treatment she'll be starting me on tamoxifen. I wont see her until the 5th but my question is how soon do they start you on the pill after your last treatment? What happens after…
Proper english, have or HAD ?
Hi Bill S here. lost my password and couldn't recover it so had to set up new ID. So what is the proper terminology ? I have BC or I HAD BC and the surgeon removed it.?????? Bill S 56yr old MAN with breast cancer (or HAD BC)
Cancer in both breasts...
Hi, Was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in right breast three weeks ago. Still going through many tests, but after an MRI, the radiologist called and said that they found a suspicious area in the left breast also, and I need a biopsy. Before I panic to the point of no return, does anyone know if it is uncommon to…
tips for last chemo?
hi everyone, its me again looking for your advice. my last chemo next week and you would think i'd be ready for it, but this one i am really dreading. My poor right arm is very sore and stiff and i'm sure my veins have gone on holiday! After 5 treatments i still can't get out of bed for the first 3 days, what is the secret…
Why does my cancer team have varying opinions?
Diagnosed last month with invasive, early stage 1, grade 2 breast cancer. I'm waiting for pathology from last week's re-excisional lumpectomy. Lymph node biopsy was negative. 5% positive receptors. Breast Surgeon and Oncology Radiology recommended lumpectomy and radiation. Medical Oncologist recommended mastectomy and…
2nd Mastectomy
When I was going through the diagnosis phase of my cancer over 10 years ago there was a thought out there that maybe having double mastectomies was too traumatic for the body, so dealing with cancer side first was the best advice given to me. I was stage 3 though with 11 out of 21 positive nodes and never have found out…
Chemo interaction
Because of the cytoxin I got a bladder infection from my last infusion. If I drink cran/grape juice will this interfere with the chemo? I am drinking water like crazy but it didn't stop the infection this last time, so would appreciate any input on that. What types of thing interfere with the chemo?
anxiety over 2nd mastectomy
I am just feeling extremely anxious and want to vent and hopefully get some support (this discussion board has been a lifesaver for me). In Feb. of this year I had a mastectomy on my left breast (I had invasive intraductal cancer with a 1.1 cm tumor, no lymph node involvement, and estrogen receptor positive). AFTER I went…

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