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Started my radiation on Thursday. They took a picture of my face that goes on this light board when you come into treatment. They and you check that the picture that is up is you and that the name and…
I just received news that our dear momo lost her husband to a sudden massive heart attack last night. He had not been ill and there was no warning. Please let her know you are thinking about her eithe…
Hi everyone! I am finally done with chemo! It has been a long road but I got through it with grit, stubborness, and some very kind nurses 'carrying' me through all the dehydration, nausea, illness, an…
Hi Everyone: I am a seven year survivor - Yay!! - but have been having back pain for the past couple of months. I think it's probably just muscle pain, but my oncologist ordered a bone scan just to be…
I sense that my advice/experience is not quite on target with others here. I am sorry for that, but I think a bit of explanation is in order: The words in the subject were said to me December 2004. Th…
After all, I am 50 feet tall! And did I ever tell you the 50 feet is from everyone in here helping me to stand tall and reaching heights I never knew were even possible? So I thank you for that! Being…
It's not gone yet and it is day 14 after my first chemo treatment. they told me it WOULD fall out. I think i am getting paranoid about it.. i didn't think it would become such an anxiety for me...but …
Tomorrow at 7:30 a.m., I will have my final radiation treatment. People have been saying, "How awesome! You are DONE tomorrow." I don't feel 'done'. I shed a lot of tears today and may tomorrow as wel…
Hello, I am a 4 year survivor breast cancer stage 2; Recently the effected breast has become itchy with little scabs and feels flushed at times. Not all the time. Skin is not the same, but thought tha…
I posted earlier because I was really down and the sisterhood surrounded me. It seems that many of us have the exact feeling and miss the old normal and how to find the new normal. The more I have pra…
I just want to say thank you so much to all of you for your kind, caring support. Reading all of your replies tonight brought tears to my eyes. You guys are my second "blankie" besides my doctors and …
I actually think I posted to one of the subjects before but I never really introduced myself. I am new to breast cancer but not new to cancer. I had endo cancer Stage 2B, grade 3 in 2000. I had a hyst…
Today I went to have my mammo to check the clip placement from my biopsy on 12/19. I thought I'd be in & out in 1/2 hr like in the past. Was I wrong! I was worried b/c I am still sore from the biopsy …
Well, I hate to admit it, but I am just not liking this new normal thing. I still think a lot about cancer and worry about the chance of a recurrence---even though realistically the chance is very sma…
As I am one of the "computer challenged", someone please tell me how to send a private email to someone on this board. Guess my generation lost out on the computer age, and I depend on my kids to keep…
Thought I would share this article with you. I know all of our national newspapers have it on there front page. Damn!!! I'm getting misty eyed again. It's the meds I'm sure. We are celebrating across …
Hello everyone, It's been a while since the last time I write a post. I've been busy at work and at home. We are preparing for my daughter who will be going to college in the fall. But beside being so…
I have been given a 2 week break from Arimidex because of bone and joint pain and am going to be switched to Femara. However, I've been researching side effects of Arimidex, Femara and Aromasin (exeme…
I begin chemo this week. Of course one of my biggest worries is the nausea and vomiting. Please give me your expert opinions on which meds work best to prevent nausea and any other helpful tips you ma…
boy! i went yet again to the dr this morning after having been at the small er hospital saturday. broncitis they said or copd. told me to go see my dr today and he said broncitis. all the tests and se…
Stop, you might not want to read any further. I just need to get some words out of my body. I have become somewhat of a hermit for many months now. I was always on line at this site and did the chatro…
Hi I just had my first Taxotere treatment last Wednesday, and yesterday and today I have barely been able to stand up. Is that typical? I had 6 months of CMF 7 years ago and never missed a day of work…
I just got the news on Weds., that I have "invasive ductal with some pre-invasive cells". My tumor is 1 cm. That's it. That's all I know. I am reading everything I can find. I am beyond scared, becaus…
Hey everyone. Just needed to ask all a quick question regarding post-chemo/radiation theraphy. I have experienced teeth sensitivity (primarily on the same side of my mouth as my breast cancer). Has an…
Just wondering........i have been told by people that with each treatment you will have more side effects and try to take one day at a time but can't help but worry, can anyone help?
I am an older female - 58 who has had a mastectomy - left, five years ago, lost my teeth, most of my hair has grown back sparsley, and I still wear a wig, and have had a hysterectomy 2 years ago, and …
I asked the following on the Long-Term Side Effects discussion board and haven't heard back from anyone. Thought I'd see if any of my fellow sisters/brothers have an answer: Just wondering if anyone h…
I've been trying to change my picture on the message board and it won't change! I can delete it but can't seem to get the new one in. I went to my 'edit' and 'picture' and put in where the picture is …
