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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2008

Questions about shaving head
My mom is fixing top start chemo and I was telling her about some posts I have read in here about shaving your head before the hair falls out from chemo. She is wondering what you shaved your head with because she was told not to use a regular razor because it could nick you and cause an infection. Any info on this would…
Anyone familiar with Herceptin?
My moom has stage I breast cancer and stage I lung cancer. She is fixing to start chemo. One of my friends is a survivor of stage IV breast cancer. They gave her 6-12 months to live because it was so aggressive. That was 2 years ago and she is in remission now. She said that they gave her Herceptin towards the end of her…
Back to work and Tamoxifen
Hello Everybody, I went back to work June 30th and it went OK. My boss already talk to my co-workers about my condition and they didn't ask me anything about it. But there are other people too in our area. Because I have a work related injury, they thought that this is my reason of being out. They welcome me by saying "oh,…
2nd chemo treatment
So far, so good. Right now it is "raining hair" at my house. I gave up pets years ago because of pet hair - now its me messing up the furniture (tee hee). Anyway have my appt to have hair off and wig on Tuesday the 15th - looking forward to it. I will have hair that looks presentable every day and the mystery of what will…
breast cancer that has spread to the spine
does anyone know anything about breast cancer that has spread in the bones/spinal cord. thanks.
Dry mouth
Hi all, anybody have any suggestions for the dry mouth that seems to be on going with chemo and Emend and heaven knows what else? Other than walking around with my constant glass of water, I really don't want to suck on candies with sugar, too much, because that'll cause as many dental problems , as dry mouth. Thanks for…
Medical Menopause
I know that chemo can throw a person into medical menopause - during my chemo of A&C, Taxol & Herceptin for 1-1/2 years, I continued getting my period monthly without any interruptions and I continued to take the birth control pill and my Onc was okay with that becuase I was ER/PR Neg. It's been a year since any meds and I…
Weary of Horror Stories - Aromatase Inhibitors
I will be starting Arimidex next week. All of my research and conversations about this drug seem to result in "horror stories" about the nasty side effects. I would like to hear from those of you have taken aromotase inhibitors and are having or had good luck with them. I guess I'm just weary of hearing all of the…
breast cancer that has metastasized
does anyone have any information on stage breast cancer that has metastasized..............drugs, chemo, radiation, etc... thanks for any information
bilateral mastectomy
I had a double mastectomy in November of 07 and was fortunate enough to not have to do chemo. I'm on Arimidex. I'm in my 60's and I am still working. My problem is that I tire so easily. Seems all that I can do after work is collapse on the couch until bedtime and then do it all over again. People tell me it will just take…
chemo and wigs
Hi everyone, i start chemo on 7/14th and was wondering if most went the wig route or hats/bandanas/scarfs? I bought hats and some bandanas in preparation and am having my hair cut very short this week. I'm not a wig kind of person or at least don't think I am. I'm scared as most of you but looking forward to a light at the…
I had tram flap surgery and am sore
Does anyone out there know how long it takes for the abdomen to heal from tram flap surgery? I had the reconstruction surgery done at the same time as my mastectomy on March 2008. My stomach is very tight and I need some ideas as to how much longer I will feel this way. I walk and try to stretch out my abdomen everyday and…
newly diagnosed
Help I am falling apart at the seams, I am still trying to deal with the news. I am looking for reason not to have chemo. I am scared of the chemotheraphy and the side affects that comes from it.
invasive ductal carcinoma without chemo
have anyone with invasive ductal carcinoma which has spread to lymph node been treated without having to go through chemotherapy?
Port placement and 2nd chemo
Ok Ladies send me some prayers tomorrow, I'm getting a port placed at 0730 and 2nd chemo at 1200. My pink mohawk is gone, my hair totally fell out this weekend except for a few stragglers, a little depressing but it will come back, I have to admit it is very strange to me. I guess I can start wearing some bandanas and hats…
Newly diagnosed
Good morning, My wife of 45 years was just diagnosed with BC. The growth is described as being in the lower left quadrant and very minute, grade 1 ductal carcinoma. We feel the surgeon will recommend a lumpectomy with radiation therapy as a follow-up. My wife is extemely afraid of the side-effects of radiation. Will…
post mastectomy, I'm so unsure of everything
I'm still new here, I posted a couple weeks ago about help to make a decision. I'm 47, newly married for the first time, and diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma a month ago. And I did make the decision to have a mastectomy. Results have since shown that it has not spread to my lymph nodes, so I think my stage is T1 N0…
Femara
I have been writing on this board for awhile (stage I invasive intraductal,did not spread to lymph nodes, BRCA 1, had a mastectomy and soon to have a preventive mastectomy on the other breast because BRCA). Anyway, I am now soon to start taking Femara, and wondered what others' experiences are with the drug? How long after…
losing safety net?
After taking Arimidex for 5 years, doctor said I won't be taking it anymore. I feel like I am losing my safety net? Is anyone taking anything after the 5 years? Thanks to all of u who respond. Sue
Share your hot flash tips!
This morning promised to be a hot one and my son the runner wanted me to take him to the park so I could walk while he could got his 60 minute run in. The problem was heat. I heat up on my own about every 20 minutes and that on top of the day's heat and humidity seemed a bit much. I decided to try using a microfiber cloth…
Last chemo treatment complications
This was supposed to be a time FOR CELEBRATION!!, my last chemo session last week. But so far it has been the worst, no strength for anything. Finally I was feeling better yesterday, went for the count blood check, and all the values are up to normal, but then went back to home and what started very light after lunch has…
HIP HIP HOORAY !
Hi Everyone. I had my second year Mammogram today, and after a bit of a scare and having a sonogram, the result was . CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN.
Tat for a Tit?
I just got my nipple tattoo 2 days ago. I'm a bit surprised that I'm so sore in the area surrounding it. I greet this with mixed feelings. I had pretty much decided that side was dead to feelings, but I can actually say that I CAN feel pain in that area! I guess that's better than nothing! Also, I'm experiencing some…
first chemo infusion
Well after almost 5 years started chemo yesterday. Seems like dejuv. I am on Abraxane has anyone been on this drug. So far it doesn't seem to be given me much side effects. Have to go weekly to get infusion. Does anyone know will I lose my hair? The onc nurse thinks maybe just thinning. Well will let you know how treatment…
Taxol & Pain???
Anyone on the Taxol train got any suggestions for the neuro, pain I just got my 8th infusion last week, talked my onco in skipn a week then just giving me one last big dose. Every thing hurts feet hands, joints, wrist,anckles, just getting out of bed sucks. I am tryn everything, I feel like a wimp, I have a good attitude…
News Update
Hello Everyone...Got the results from my sonogram back today...have a complex cyst of 5.9 cm...the doctor has ordered a CA-125 test, which I will do tomorrow. If the markers are up, we will do a regular hysterectomy as soon as possible. If all seems well, we will do a laproscopy in August. The doctor wanted to do the…
CHAT IS BACK!!!!!!!!
Just in case you hadn't noticed, our chat room is back up and running! It's been sooo long and I have missed my old friends dearly! I hope to see you and my New Discussion Board friends in chat soon! Yippee!!!! Hugs, Claudia

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