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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2008

OMG I'VE LOST MY EYEBROWS AND U & L EYELASHES
HI EVERYBODY, I FINISHED CHEMO ON SEPTEMBER 17. LAST WEEK I LOST THE REST OF MY EYEBROWS AND NOW I JUST LOST MY UPPER AND LOWER EYE LASHES. IT SEEMS VERY ODD THAT THE CHEMO ONLY STAYS IN YOUR SYSTEM FOR A MONTH WHEN YOU FINISH TAKING IT AND I LOST ALL OF THESE AFTER THAT MONTH ENDED. I'M SURE THERE'S NO SURE FIRE WAY THESE…
Have Breast Cancer May be looking at Ovarian
Hello, Missed Everyone, been to tired to type, Next month I go to see the Ob-onconligist, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Jan. 07 still doing reconstruction, finished 4 rounds A/C, bilateral masctomy, and 8 rounds taxol was supposted to have 12 but it hit me hard so dose 8 was 9-12 terable side effects, I am BRCA1…
Something Nice
Hi Ladies, I wanted to share something with you all that has happened recently with my hair. I think you're the only ones that would truely understand -- with the exception of my mom. I shaved my head in Nov of 2003. Pre-cancer I had long straight, very blonde hair. From the time I can remember, I was always complimented…
good mornig i started my arimidex
i finally decided to take my pill. i started it 3days ago. i really struggled with this. no side effects so far. thanks to all who talked to me about this. i prayed over this lil pill too. he's a good god. too young and scared. i know the feeling plz talk to the lord. he's the way maker no matter what. i know its not easy…
Latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction
Survivor Sisters, I need some advice and some feed back on the Latissimus dorsi flap surgery. I haven't heard much about it. My PS thinks this would be the best surgery for me. I had a right side mastectomy in February of 2008 and had the expander but because of fluid build-up and infection it had to be removed. Any…
Something so small that brings so much pleasure....
I remember in my 'BC' (Before Cancer) part of life, I used to do many things that just flat out made me feel special... I returned to one of those things today: I had a manicure!!! AND I scheduled the next one for after I return from Turkey! I am gazing at my fingers right now and smiling....I forgot how good it felt to…
New and improved?
Is it me or is the new and improved chat room down again?
Halloween
I just love Halloween. It's the only holiday that you don't have to fix a meal and clean the house! And you get to eat lots of candy! And you get to dress up in costumes and no one thinks you're strange! Happy Halloween to all! I'm so excited I couldn't wait until tomorrow to post this!!!! I'll be sitting on the porch…
worried about bump in back
I had a mastectomy on Sept. 18. On October 8 I had an accident in which I slid all the way down my stairs. Several days ago I noticed a swelling (not a lump) on my back (I should also say that I had lat flap reconstructive surgery, which involves taking a muscle from the back). I asked my plastic surgeon if this was fluid…
A Fish Out Of Water
Every night I have trouble sleeping. I feel like a fish out of water, I flip and flop all night. I'm hot, than I'm cold. and because I'm awake my mind starts racing on the what if's and the when will. It's been 4 months since my mastectomy and I still can't get any sleep.
myofacial pain syndrome
I had a mastectomy in which muscles and nerves were cut, no reconstruction. As a result of this surgery, I now suffer shoulder and neck pain. P/T and yoga are helping. I am unable to wear bra with straps. Any type of bra strap causes the muscles to spasm. Would love to chat with someone familiar with this situation.
MORE ABOUT MY BIG SIS
I was answering a blog tonight and a rather delightful memory of my sister Susan popped into my head so I am sharing. As most of you know I have battled cancer several times, the second being for me the most difficult. Well, my sister Susan would for no reason at all send me a gift in the mail along with a short note. Once…
CSN Dana and all
You know, I have to admit it. The new format on this board (after having some months to get used to it) is fabulous. Funny how change is hard to deal with, especially change of something you love. But I do love it MORE now. In the old days I used to pull up the posts, wondering if I had read the latest, unable to remember…
pagets
hi iam new to this just got the news i am dcis in my milk ducts where will i find more info ont his i surched and couldnt find any thing i will have a bilataral next month but would like more info please help me
The Holidays are upon us!
I have been a member of CSN for almost 6 years~ and for the past three of them have been exchanging Holiday Ornaments with those I know from chat. It is of course NOT obligatory, but for those who have wanted to participate, it has been a nice connection with our CSN family. If anyone wants to be a part of this years…
The end is in sight
Its hard for me to grasp it, but I only have six radiation treatments left and I am done. Do not have to have additional therapy because I am negative. Will meet with my oncologist on November 3 regarding removal of the port and whether other tests will be done later. Doesn't seem possible - 8 months ago it seemed like it…
It's been a long time
Wow, I have missed all of you a lot!!! I actually took my computer with me while on vacation, thinking I would pop in here and say hello. Alas, my computer decided not to work in beautiful Cabo San Lucas Mexico! So instead of posting and reading all of your infinitely fascinating posts, I snorkled, zip-lined,was a semi…
My big sister
I find myself watching the calendar these days recalling what was happening last year at this time. Last year we were on mission to make my big sister’s passing as easy as possible. In retrospect I think she was the one making sure she made it as easy on us as possible. She was amazing, she wrote her own obit, planned her…
JUST A NOTE
Hello Ladies and Gents, I cannot say I will never post to Jack's original post again as one should never say never cause you really never know. That said I thought I would just note that Jack is truly on a mission, I googled his name and he has posted to many, many sites declaring how ACS did him wrong by unjustly removing…
addendum/seroma advice
Please read my post on 'seroma advice desperate' so I won't have to repeat the background of this problem. However, I wanted to ad something to this post, in which I wrote that I was concerned that not only was I experiencing fluid build-up on the side of my most recent mastectomy in my back (apparently a common…
seroma advice please desperate
I had a mastectomy on Sept. 18 and about two weeks ago my drains were removed. When they were removed, they were at about 20 cc. Since then, I have been having fluid build-up. My doctor's PA told me to wear a compression garment (girdle) which I have been doing, but it actually seems to have made the problem worse. I feel…
verite
hi this is deedee i went to the web site after-cancer.com and seen your writing. are you saying they think these hormonal pills might increase the risk of the cancer coming back. you had bad skin effects anything else. wow your site is full of info. sometimes to much info scares me. i read so much different stuff. oh by…
JUST FOR FUN
Hello Gal's and Guy's, I hope no one minds but sometimes we need a stress reliever so here are two web sites with a little October fun. Hope you enjoy them. http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/g2/applegame.htm http://www.brandextract.com/catbowling You may have to copy and paste each one. Have a wonderful weekend! RE
Group Hug
I just couldn't help myself. I read further into StupidCancer's posts. And, now I need a group hug. This site has been a positive, loving place. It still is. Love to all of you as we, at all stages and ages, different and the same, go into our weekends. I am not much of a pray-er, but, I pray that we all find some comfort,…
Neupogen or Neulasta
Which one is better???? I know Neupogen is given daily for 8-10 days after chemo WHILE Neulasta is only once after chemo after each treatment. So why anyone want to inject 8 times vs. 1 time ????? I am so confused and lost. My mother's doctor has recommended neupogen so I was wondering if I should talk to her about…
arimidex i start today uhg
hello all i start the lil pill today its been 3 weeks since my last rad treatment so i guess i need to get started. i seen dorothys site. god help us all. this gets nerve racking. be of good corage this to shall pass deedee
NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!!
My mammo center has the newest technology in machines....they've gone digital....so I got my results right then and there.... NO EVIDENCE of DISEASE!!!!! NED!!!! I am SO naked dancing right now!!!! BIG HUGS to all of my sisters!!! Hugs, Kathi
Squish! Smooch! Bam!!!
I go for my mammogram today.....rofl! Also a DEXA scan to see how my bones are doing! Hugs, Kathi
fluid build-up
I am worried about fluid build-up after a mastectomy. I had a mastectomy in January for cancer. The second day after the surgery, the drain popped out by accident, causing a major problem. There was a huge build-up of fluid after this and they kept on aspirating it, but eventually they had to re-attach the drain surgically…
TAC or Dose Dense
We met an oncologist today and we were given options of either choosing TAC (conventional - given every 3 weeks - 6 treatments) OR Dose Dense (AC - given every 2 weeks - 4 treatments and Taxol weekly for 12 weeks). Can someone tell me waht are pros and cons???? Please help. With both therapies (options) - my mom will also…

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