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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2009

Alternative Therapy in a "Protocol" Society
In short...My mom had a small cancerous lump a couple of years ago. She had a lumpectomy and 2 levels of lymph nodes removed (which came out clean). Since then she's opted to go completely alternative ie: no chemo, no mams, no CATs, etc. She now has another lump. She thinks it may be a scar from the last incision. There…
Just keep swimming....Just keep swimming....
Hey Lynn, I just wanted you to know that you really motivated me!!! After you told me that 33 laps in the pool was a mile, I set that as my goal. I've never done that before. Not even close. Until last night!!!! I swam 34 laps in 45 minutes (pretty slow, aye!). AND I didn't wear my floaty or use the kickboard. I used…
Microcalcifications?
I recently had my first mammogram since treatment - I had a mastectomy on my right breast with 2 small tumors (1 cm), one lymph node involved and numerous DCIS and then chemo. I jokingly asked the technician if I'd be charged half price - she said "Of course!" LOL Anyway, when she came back to tell me that the radiologist…
A Surprise Gift!
OMG~ I know it will be crowded, I know it will be hectic, I know it will be expensive, I know it will be tiring, but guess what? Today, my Reggie booked us flight and hotel reservations to go to Washington DC to see the inauguration!!!! We have tickets to some "events" as well~ the Native American ball, among other things~…
BRRRRRRRRR!
Well, I sit here with a blanket around me, looking out to a snow-covered field, with a canal in front of it that is frozen solid. I just looked....it's 5 below 0!!!!!! Tomorrow will be my 3rd (!) time skating...this time, right out in front of the house on the canal. It is so beautiful...the sky is clear, but the days are…
know anything about reclast
i got an iv yesterday at the i.u. cancer center it was reclast. has anyone ever taken this. what side efffects should i look for? the cancer dr looked at my mouth and decided i have herpes. he wants me to take valtex for 2 days. i still have mouth sores and a rash , this has been going on for a couple wks now. been to 3…
Update on wife's diagnosis
We got some very good news yesterday--Dorothy's bone scans, CT scans, etc. came out clean and so the cancer has not spread past the lymph nodes we already knew were affected. The doctor has classified her cancer as Stage IIB which he said is definitely "curable." We had been waiting for the results for over a week because…
Need 2nd lumpectomy?
I am 38 years old. I found a lump in my breast and had a lumpectomy in July 08. It was Stage 2 cancer that was the size of a ping pong ball. I had four cycles of chemo and am now doing radiation. Recently I had a MRI core guided biospy on the other side which showed up as "atypical ductal hyperplasia, focal". I was told…
Remember HAL from 2001, a Space Odyssey??
My computer is very ill~ not quite in need of Hospice, but very tired, slow, and oh so cranky!! I can have what I think is a perfectly reasonable "dialog", and fill in all of the blank spaces on the screen with witty words and even a few wise ones. You would think my trusty HP would be pleased to be the owner of so many…
Joint Pain and Trigger Fingers
I've been on Arimidex for almost six months and developed joint pain in my three middle fingers of my right hand along with trigger finger, but only my right hand. The pain and achiness is similar to arthritis accompanied by what I know to be the symptoms of trigger finger (where the joints click and are painful when…
re-what to say to mom...cont
Hello all. thank you to everyone that have written. Since my last post, my mom was called back to the surgeon's office on Dec 17. We were asked to rush back 135 miles away so the surgeon could speak to my mom. More bad news and my mom nor I took the news well. The Dr found more cancer cells embedded in the breast. Her…
Bald Heads and long process ... Think Spring!
This morning after I showered, I looked in the mirror. Yep, I really looked in the mirror. I'm heading into my last two chemo treatments, and for those of you who are beginning the process I just want to say there is light at the end of the tunnel! I'm feeling better, looking forward to a few weeks off and then starting…
Cell grade and implication for prognosis if spread to lymph nodes
Does anyone have information about cell grade (I'm a 3) and implications for metastases?
It is over
i have this noise in my ear is this anyway related to breast cancer. it's my left ear noise loud helllp
Article on BBC website
Anyone else see the article on grape seed extract? They did a study and found it made cancer cells commit suicide on certain cancers. Have to do more tests, of course. Another article on the BBC health site said blueberries helped prevent bowel cancers.
Shaving head with a razor rather than with clippers
After having my head shaved really close with clippers last Saturday, I am finding the stubble to be annoying. Does anyone shave it clear to the skin with an actual razor? Will it irritate my skin too much? Any input?
HAPPY NE YEAR
HAPPY NEW YEAS TO EVERY ONE AND HAVE A GREAT YEAR. I WILL BE HERE NEXT YEAY TO SEE YOU ALL IN 2010 SO HERES TO YOU LOVE FAITH AND HAPPYNESS AND LOTS OF GOOD HEALTH.
'THEY SAY ITS YOUR...........
BIRTHDAY!! Yup, I celebrate 46 today so I guess I need to change my Kit45 to 46.... Anyway, Happy New year and good health to us all. Love and peace. Kit
Happy New Year
Well, its a little past midnight and a new year is upon us. I hope that 2009 will bring much good health, happiness and peace of mind to everyone here on the site. Many more to come:0) Much love, Eil

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