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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2009

follow-up with plastic surgeon and surgeon yesterday
I had my follow-up yesterday and both the plastic surgeon and surgeon said that my healing process looks like I am 6 months post-op and not just 2 months. I was happy about that. I got the go ahead to do everything I did before surgery--hopefully it will warm up here so I can get out to the golf course and see if the swing…
Has anyone tanned after radiation treatments were over?
I was just wondering if anyone either tanned outside or in a tanning booth AFTER they were done with radiation treatments. I know I can't now, but, I thought after I am done..I can. I might want to protect that area where I got "hit" with a towel or something for awhile. And, did anyone tan on Tamoxifen? It seems I read…
I need sleep
Anyone have any tricks up their sleeve for getting some solid zzzzzzzzzzz's? I've been taking Femara for 3 months now and it just seems to be getting harder to sleep. I am scheduled for my reconstruction on Monday and am hoping to get at least a small portion of my life back. I don't like taking Ambien too much, I've tried…
Good News and free hats for you!
I had the very best news, that I have been praying for. I just got the phone call that said I was eligible for a part of medicaid for Montana Breast and Cervical cancer. My coverage will go back and pick up the bills i have accrued and continue while I am all done with treatment. That won't be for 5 years as i will be on a…
mammo site
hello my name is diana. i was diganosed with idc in nov 2008. the day after thanksgiving black friday,i had a lumpectomy.well it was more then just a lump.dr came into recovery to tell me it was cancer. 2weeks later she did the lymphnodes and 2 weeks later on new yrs eve i had a port instered in the hole where the tumor…
Can't sleep...
Hi everyone. Just feeling too awake this night before my first appointment with the BC surgeon. I got my MRI results from the radiologist yesterday, which showed much more of an area affected (up to 5 cm, most of one quadrant of the L breast), and some questionable stuff on the R side that, and I quote "...if you want to…
What are some side effects of tamoxifen?
My oncologist hasn't told me too much about tamoxifen, just that I will be on it for 5 years after I finish my radiation treatments. I have met a couple of women that said they took it and had no side effects at all. I hope that will be true for me. And, if you start it, I guess you can stop it if you don't like the side…
Treatment #2 tomorrow...
Ok...my next treatment is tomorrow and I'm not looking forward to it but I'm not dreading it either. I'm kindda on the fence on how I feel about this one. I know I need to talk to my oncologist about changing the anti-nausea meds and the dark spots in my face. I tried the Emla cream during my first treatment and I still…
not today
hello friends, for all you who wished me well today with my 5th treatment thanks..but i will try for it on Fri. instead. (right along with mimi and moopy who go on friday. My white platelets were to low so they gave me a shot..they said it is the fast acting form of nuelasta shot, and it takes it from the bone marrow. I…
April Fools' Day
Yes. It's my birthday (like anyone wouldn't guess LOL) My Mum actually had me INDUCED! Typically Brit sense of humour eh? I got quite a few empty envelopes, empty packages etc etc..Wow, people are so funny and original...NOT! Hugs to y'all Jxxxxxxxxxx
I'll try again/side effects of AIs
No one responded to my post about the side effects of AIs, so I'll try again: I wonder if other people are concerned about the fact that these drugs (Arimidex, Femara, and Aromasin) are so new that no one seems to know what the long term side effects are. For me, it's hair thinning and severe insomnia, but there could be…
Life after oral chemo
I've been on oral chemo for 5 years, having post immune problems, like thrush, sore muscles. I took aromasin, arimidex, and tamoxifen. I've been off three months, does that stuff ever leave you the way you were before chemo?
Hemp Hearts for Energy
I have been visiting with nutritionalist at the health food store,and she has suggested I try hemp hearts to produce energy. She says that physical weakness is a demand for fuel. The hemp hearts are primarily unprocessed protein, and are the most concentrated source of essential nutrients known. My question, is there any…
Lingering Tenderness
Hi Ladies...I have great news...had my mammo and all is well, nothing has changed, and there is no evidence of disease! I feel very, very blessed. And now for a question. Mind you, I am not complaining at all about this. But I am wondering, how long were things sore or tender for you. I had ductal and lobular, the…
"personal email" questions
I am still confused about how to contact people other than using the "discussion board." I see where some people send PMs which I assume are "personal messages" ... but I cannot figure out how this is done. hugs teena
Mimi,Moopey and Jackie
From another thread, I see that you are set for your last infusion Mimi and Moopey and Jackie you just have 2 more to go. Congratulations to you all..you have been an inspiration to us. Did you all have surgery first? Are you set for radiation? Anyway..good luck to..you are nearly there!!!!
If not cancer free,am I in remission?
I have a question. Not like I think about it 24/7 cause I really don't,but my chemo nurse told me that I could never call myself cancer free when I asked her about it. I understand that,there are no guarantees and there's always a chance of reccurance. When people ask me how I'm doing and what my prognosis is,is it safe to…
Aromatase inhibitors/side effects/ scary
In my quest to find out what was wrong with my hair, I have come across some scary information about aromatase inhibitors - if you are interested, try googling "Side Effects Revisited: Women's Experiences with Aromatase Inhibitors Breast Cancer Action" and a report will come up. I am stupid. I never asked about all these…
terrible feelings or thoughts well after idcis
Hi! I'm Michelle from Canal Winchester Ohio. I am a survivor. About 4 years. Now addicted to Vicodin. Never before a "user". Live with being treated as an addict. However, my question is I really concerned about my "depression". I've had it since my now 11 year old was born. Now I have been in the hosp. 2x's I have weird…
anyone out there with or know of someone with Breast Cance Bone Metastasis??
My breast cancer has Metastasis to my bones. It started in my pelvis bone and the pelvis fractured in two places. It has since appeared in my ribs. Very painful there I can hardly sleep at night because if I move the wrong way the pain in the ribs cuts off my breath. not to metion I terrified to cough or yawn. I've read…

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