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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2009

Boob mug shots
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 birthday match. Just a check so they know they are doing the right treatment for the right person. At the end of my…
Ok, here it is: my "naked" picture
Me with my darling and grumpy cat, Bibby. Mimi
Our Dear Momo
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 either on a post or in our internal email if you do not have her personal information. Huge HUGS to her.
Post Chemo Questions PS I'm DONE!!!!!
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, and fatigue. After six tx's of TAC it is over. Since I am a triple negative I do not have to take any oral medications. My…
Underinsured
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 safe. Anyway, we have new insurance and just discovered that we have a $2000 deductible. the bone scan is about $1800 and I…
My story: "You have cancer, but we don't know exactly how to treat it"
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. This was rectal cancer, stage III. I was given 6 months 'average' to 'get my affairs in order'. On a routine PET scan, to see…
You all noticed me at the Inauguration, didn't you???
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 at the Inauguration was beyond words WONDERFUL! Never again will I ever expect to see so many people united, moved,…
Hair falling out?
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 then i thought i wouldn't need a breast again but was thrilled with my boob in a box! it is comfy and i feel like me a…
Tomorrow
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 well. I'm SCARED! Now what? I keep digging for my spirit to return and it seems like it is stuck somewhere or hiding. I feel…
red itchy breast/4 year survivor
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 that this could be related to the radiation. Any thoughts?
How to find the "old" normal/ "new" normal?
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 prayed these past few days and spent time reflecting, I came up with this. I hope who ever reads this, take away what you…
Thank you to all of my angels
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 don't know what I would do without you all. You totally understand my feelings and just knowing that we are all in this…
Let me introduce myself
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 hysterectomy and radiation treatments (external and internal) and have been NED for 9 years. In 2002 I had bladder cancer. It…
Mammo to check clip placement
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 a month ago since a blood vessel was hit. I had everything organized & decided to make a copy of my script to save for my…
Wish I could go back
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 small. I don't sleep well and have not had a good night's sleep since chemo and that is over 2 years. So I am tired all the…
Sending Private Chat
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 me going down the right path when it comes to these things. Thanks. Judy
We celebrate with you
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 the country!!! Canadians down tools for Obama Canadians across the country paused at home, work and school on Tuesday to…
Important question!!!
Did anyone see Claudia (Chenheart) on tv at the inauguration today? I thought I saw her look at the camera and wink! LOL
One year ago
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 busy, I spend some time yesterday for myself. It's my one year anniversary, one year since my diagnosis of breast cancer.…
Total Confusion
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 (exemestane). From what I've read, the Aromasin may be the better of the three for not disturbing one's lipid profile. I have high…
Which Anti Nausea Meds Work Best?
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 may have. Thank you all! (((HUGS))) Kelly
how do get a dr to listen
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 seeing drs can get madding. tomarro i see the pacemaker dr to see if theyre going to put my pacer back in. but i can barely…
Just ranting so you might not want to read this.
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 chatroom but when the webpage had so much difficulty, I kind of got lost. My last chemo was June of 2007 and since then have ended…
Taxotere
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. My doctor said it would "kick me in my butt", but I never thought it would bring me this far down!
Just diagnosed, with tons of questions
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, because of course, a little knowledge CAN be a dangerous thing, especially if you don't have the full story. I am sitting here,…
Mouth and Teeth Problems
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 anyone else experienced this? The sensation is that the teeth are sensitive to hot and especially cold, and has a dull ache…
Do Chemo treatments get worse each time?
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?
Dating Post Cancer
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 uterine cancer survivor from tamixofen over 2 years now. I am looking to start over again, now that I am post treatment, and…
Periosteum Burn on Rib Cage After Radiation
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 has had this experience. I finished radiation treatments the first week of August '08 after a mastectomy. I still have a few…
at wits end
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 located and click on 'submit' and the old picture always appears. Boo Hoo. I don't know what to do. How did some of you…

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