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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2008

chat down again?
Well, once again I cannot enter chat. The java symbol and the little connect button appears but that is as far as I can get. This happens so frequently, its getting very frustrating. Before they "updated" chat we never had any of these problems. Anyone else having the same problem?? P.S. I watched "living Proof". It made…
flap surgery
I can hardly believe that the time has already come for the latissimus flap surgery that just a month ago I was posting questions about. Thankfully, I am not too anxious. Thanks to some lovely ativan to take at night to sleep and not lay awake "thinking" about it. My "nest" is already to go, lots of pillows, portable dvd…
What is NORMAL Screening after Breast cancer, mastectomies, reconstruction without chemo or radiatio
I realize everyone is different with specific types of cancer, diagnosis and treatment, I will try and outline my journey. My concerns are feeling confident with my care and treatment in the past year. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in July of 07. I had a bi-lateral mastectomy, reconstruction with silicone…
Bilateral tram or DIEP
I posted this a couple of days ago, but I do not see it on the site today, so I am trying again...don't know where it went. I am looking for a response from someone who has had bilateral reconstruction using her own body tissues rather than implants. I am interested in what the total experience is like...surgery, recovery…
Advanced Breast Cancer + Stomach Cancer
I am a 2-year Advanced BC survivor and have been getting Faslodex treatments monthly since May '08. Two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with a new primary cancer of the stomach and the prognosis is not good. After meeting with specialists, it seems that my only hope, clinically speaking, is to undergo a very invasive and…
inflammatory breast cancer
My mother was just diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, stage 2. We are meeting with the oncologist this week, and she is having a sentinel node biopsy and port inserted next week. We are very scared -- we have no family history of breast cancer. The surgeon has told us that she will have to complete chemo before a…
Rads finished!!!!!
Oh my god, my skin burned so bad from the radiation. I'm finally just now starting to heal. It's time for me to start taking my tamoxifen but i'm scared too. What do i expect from this little white pill. Plz help once agin. I've been carrying it around in my purse for a couple weeks now and havent put not one pill in my…
My mother and Keymo
What can I expect when she starts keymo? How can I make her as comfortable as possible? I am not going to want to leave her side. I have never seen her sick or depressed in all my 28 years, and I cant imagine it.
Do I need to change my doctor?
I remember when I went to the first visit with the oncologist on March 08, before having the mastectomy. He explained everything very good, he was so patient, he answered so many questions I had, and he told me he was going to be there for me any time, I could call him and he was going to return my call.... Well, it didn't…
Can't seem to consider myself a "survivor"--too depressed
Hi, This is my first post. I had ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive lobular. Had 2 lumpectomies and then bilateral mastectomy when they didn't get it all. Reconstruction done. The last 3-4 months I have gotten more and more depressed. I have taken meds for depression and anxiety for years but this is much worse. I just…
dropping in
Jest dropping to say HIYA! and reading some posts.....love the PINK oness hahahaha made me laugh and I needed that. God bless you all. cindie
just wondering
does any one on this site live in or near lorain ohio im thinking of going there but dont know about their small cancer center
thank you all
thank you all for your kind words. ive been sick and go tommarro for port flush start the arimidex this week. praying all goes well with it . i have to move soon. my son and his wife said they want their house back. my heart is broken. i told them it would be a while before i would be able to back up and go. but i guess…
Need Advise
This is my first time here. I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in June and am currently about halfway done with chemo. I was wondering if anyone has had the same issues as I have. The first part of the treatment was with cytoxin and adryamicin and I had terrible side effects, the sores in the mouth and instant…
Still around--just TIRED
Hi ladies, I didn't go away I just finally got kicked in the butt by the chemo. I'm still trying to go to work as much as possible but am considering taking a LOA and going on short term disability. Going to discuss it with ONC this Wednesday proir to chemo. I'm aabout 1/2 way through and each treatment is slowing me down…
Finished with all reconstruction
Hey All you Beautiful Babes, Well, yesterday I finished my last surgery and had the nipple reconstruction. I never imagined how incredible I feel. I had originally decided not to have it and it was "no big deal" but I did take the plunge and feel absolutely incredible. I have to wear loose shirts for a while but to see a…
Looking for someone who has done bilat. recon. with your own tissue.
Hey, this is seof. I am still looking for someone who has been down the road I hope to go down. I have had bilateral mastectomy and want to have bilateral reconstruction, prefreably diep, or tram flap. There are 2 Drs. in my part of TX who will do this bilaterally (several unilaterally). Has anyone done this? What's the…
Oophorectomy to prevent recurrence of ER/PR+ breast cancer
I'm not really sure what to do here, but here goes. I'm wondering if there are some survivors out there who were pre-menopausal, chose to have an oophorectomy (or not) and would like to share thoughts or advise with someone facing that decision. I was 41 when I finished nursing my youngest son, and found a lump. I was…
Male Breast Cancer-Men Only
I am a white,56 yr. old ,overweight male in North Carolina who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in August 2007.I have talked to many Women with Breast Cancer and even joined several Breast Cancer Support Groups for Women! Although all these women have been very supportive and loving in their own way by accepting me into…
Cold season...
Ok, I am desperately trying to duck and dodge any illness out there. But what does one do when one's family has all come down with nasty colds? I can't avoid them. And while I wash my hands frequently and run around behind them with a can of Lysol, spraying everything they touch, I fear that catching said cold is…
miscellaneous
Okay, I've been going through this almost a year and am now free-associating my 'miscellaneous' concerns: up to now, all I have been worried about is my health, but suddenly now that I am done with treatment I have started to feel bad about my APPEARANCE. I know my hair will grow back and right now a small amount is at…
Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer question
My sister, 38 years old, was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer a month ago. Cancer has spread to distant organs (like lung, bone, and liver) . She is now on her 1st cycle of chemo with taxo and avastin (3 times a month). Not sure if it can be treated successfully. Is there anybody out there who has knowledge of this…
Any idea about the treatment
My mom had a modified radical mastectomy. The tumor was 1.8 cm. Margins are clear. 6 nodes came positive out of 21. It was a stage 2 (grade 1). Does anyone know what kind of treatment we are looking at OR rather how long??? we know she has to have a chemo but since we have not seen onco yet - dont;' know and was wondering…
i knew
she had been born with a rare disease and was depressed almost all he rlife. started drinking to ease the pain and she got on drugs. she loved me she was my only girl. i lost my 22 tr old son 3 yrs ago to drugs. today is his birthday. she was so lonely she was on ativan i talk to her monday she had cancer of cervic when…
plz help
my dau killed herself tues nite. i just finished my rad on the fri before that she was waitnig for me to come back to ohio with her. helppppppppp. she needed me and i wasnt there
Mom detected with Stage IV breast cancer, doctor report below, need suggestion/analysis
Dear friends, My mom (68 years, India) is undergoing BC treatment at one of the well reputed hospitals (Apollo, Chennai) and she has taken her first dose of Chemo. This is the doctor's response (below), please share your thoughts as we are still shocked on this whole episode. Q: Could you please explain the prognosis Dr.…
all done with chemo, total remission, reconstruction
Well I finished chemo on Sept 17. Had my pet scan on Oct. 8. The report came back and I am in total remission. Now what exactly does that mean? I always forget to ask the important questions when I'm with my Onc. I have to go on tamoxifen for 5 years but I guess that's it. I am scheduled for my DIEP Flap reconstruction on…
Rethinking life
Since becoming diagnosed with breast cancer (week of May 5,08), going through skin-sparing mastectomy with reconstruction, (8-4-08) I feel like the cancer took more then my breast. I find myself rethinking my life. Have I done everything, or is there more. I feel confused, fear, not at peace. I should be, and I'm thankful,…
colonoscopy afraid
Now that I've had bc, I'm afraid of all types of cancer. I'm 53 and overdue to have a colonoscopy. Today I have an appt. to discuss this with a doctor and then will schedule the colonoscopy. I am BRCA 1, but this is only supposed to affect breast and ovarian cancer and I already have had chemo and a double mastectomy and a…
yoga and implants
I have been enjoying learning yoga lately. I find that I have limited mobility on my mas. side, but it is not too bad. Now I am looking forward to getting expanders and implants (I will also get a small implant on my non. mas. side). Those of you who have had implants...how much did it cut down on mobility? I know that…

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