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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2009

Fighting the Bad Taste
Hey Guys I seem to remember seeing something posted about something you can take to get rid of the bad metal taste from chemo. Anybody know? I can't find the thread. Thanks Dee
The longest weekend of my life
I don't know how you all get through the waiting. I've spent most of the weekend reading everyones post. Some bring me up some bring me down, but most just show me that I've come to the right place for support. I had an unusually long weekend which I am usualy praying for, but this time was different. I had to leave work…
Jamie is here!
we picked him up at Toronto airport tonight..........7 30 He is just gorgeous! Thanks all! Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I felt the hug train
I love you guys! I'll be at the eye clinic all day tmr. My hubby gets his new eyes, he still will not be able to see, but he will be quite handsome with his sky blue eyes. Is this hug train reversible? If it is, consider yourselves hugged. I'll write a personal note later to those just signing on, but in the meantime, I'm…
reoccurance after 10 years
Well...here we go again...it's been 10 years since my first diagnosis ( lumpectomy, radiation, tamoxifen) and last week received results from needle biopsy and confirmed it has returned. Soooo met with surgeon last thurs - doing mastectomy - have an appoint with plastic surgeon tomorrow. Have been reading tons about…
I'm DONE!!!!!! With 2 days to Holland!!!!
2 days till travel, and in the last 2 weeks we have: -Cleaned out my 2 bedroom/2 bath condo (rented) of 18 years of junk -Cleaned out my ex-hubby's storage unit -Moved everything left (including my daughter...lol!) to Redlands, close to my mom -Set up Skype and cameras so that we can 'talk' to each other, from around the…
need a laugh
Not knowing what to tell my kids,age 6,4 and 21 months, I told the older two mommy was having "medicine" that would make my hair fall out. They were not thrilled and I should have just said chemo because this happened...It is hot so my bald head is not covered, my 4 year old is whining in the bathroom so I go check her and…
Two lovely people invited me to be a friend
I am so sorry. The invitations came with a private message. After I went back to site after reading the message (thanks for lifting my spirits, friend), I went back to the site and the names and invitations had disappeared! I am honored to be your friend, whoever you are. Please invite me again. I am so sorry for not…
Does my daughter have cancer?
My almost-12-year-old daughter just told me that blood is coming from her nipple. After reading some things online, I realize that her recent dramatic, frightening weight loss, her burning, aching, bones, her night sweats, vomiting, and fatigue, all could be related to this. It may sound crazy that I didn't realize that…
taste changes and chemo
Hey all of you, just curious...I know tastes can change during chemo. I did 4 AC treatments and then 4 Taxol treatments with Herceptin. Finished Taxol last Tues!! Still on Herceptin. Since I started the AC I have not wanted any coffee...AAAAHHH it is my my lifeline, I need it. Will I get the taste for it back? Has this…
questions about questions
I am scheduled for a mammogram on the 26th and then the surgeon on the 30th. I hadn't thought of what questions to ask or even at what point to ask them.Are there any questions I should ask at the mammogram? More important, what do ask the surgeon... I mean he should have the results of the mammo - right? What will he know…
My way of saying..."Thank you all'
This is for all of you... some may think this is korney... but it's just my way... the only way I know, to say thank you.. for everything.. We Never Walk Alone... I remember getting the doctors call, tears swelled up but they did not fall… Shaking and trembling, fear I have never known… I could not tell my family, for the…
Multivitamins
I was wondering what type of Multivitamins you ladies(and gentlemen) take that don't have any soy in them. I have been taking Womens 1 A Day for quite a while and just noticed they have soy in them. I was estogen +.Thank you. HUGS!! Cathy
Wanting to re-enter Job force
I was diagnosed back in May of'08. At the time I was attending ECPI full time and I was planning on going back to work during that summer. After being diagnosed and having all the doctor's appointments I found it impossible to concentrate on school so I quit (with plans on finishing at a later date). With all the tests and…
Calling Loves9kidz******Loves9kids*******
I am hoping that you get on and see this.. I haven't seen you post almost since you'd jointed.. and after all you are part of the May 20th, threesome..., you, me.. & akiss4me (aka Pammy)... I know your surgery is tomorrow and I just wanted to let you know that some of us are thinking about you... are curious to here from…
Silly questiion????
Does breast cancer EVER "shrink" of its own accord? Get smaller, without any kind of treatment? I have a friend whose son is retired from the military. His wife had something show up on mammogram a couple of months ago, and both doctors (VA) told her that it looked highly suspicious and that there was a good chance that it…
Am I the only one awake?
It's nearly 6 am......... Where are you?......You Daft Sods? I am so excited.......I can't sleep. Jamie arrives this afternoon......OMG! Maybe I should be asleep like the rest of you... Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxxx
How do you know if reoccurance?
I am HR/Pr positive, had chemo and reconstruction. For those that have a reoccurance, how do you know? Do you go and do the blood test and something shows up there? I have had a pain in my hip for about 2 months but that could be from the meds. How do you know and what process do the doctors do to determine if the cancer…
Chapter 4.....
As they arrived back to the pre-op area, Pammy was still day dreaming. She hadn't even noticed they had moved her to a different cubicle. But she did start to notice how much busier it had become and now it seemed all the little rooms were completely full. In came Doctor Jullian with a big smile & chipper attitude. "Hi…
Relay for Life
Hey Everybody, I have to tell everyone that was the BEST possible thing I could for myself and others!!! I alreadt had my T-shirt, so before we left I wrote on the back... " I have breast lumps, waiting for mammo and surgeon. Yes, ME!!! I was doing this as a way for me to tell others that men can have and get lumps and…
Metz to the eyes?
Has anyone heard of BC spreading into the eyes? I had a very bad CT/PET scan, lesions in right kidney, thyroid, mastoid, sinus, occiptal cortex, "Activity" in my spine and right hip, and a series of mini-strokes. My Oncologist said everything looked good. WHAT THE HECK? My PCP, called me and wanted me to come in. After she…
Chapter 3.....
*hope you got a chance to read chapters 1 & 2 before this. Enjoy!!* As Pammy opened her eyes, there dead ahead in front of her stood the most handsome young man with the nicest smile!! He was talking to a nurse. No doubt someone's husband trying to get an update. For a brief moment he turned his head in her direction and…
Chapter 2....
Just down the hall, through the doors to the left, around the corner and towards the back was the cubicle that the nurse escorted Bill and Pammy to. Crisp white sheets covered the bed. Two leather chairs for sitting were off to the side. Crash cart and medical equipment scattered about the room reminded you that you were…
New here....
Just returned home from surgery....right breast mastectomy...won't know results of pathology until later next week.....I just wanted to say thank you to each one of you for giving me the courage to look forward to a future...no matter what it might hold... Shirley
TASHA************
When does the 24 hour count down begin???? Want to make sure I know when the blast off is to the best part of your summer... Getting excited for you!!! ~T
peach fuzz
My hair has started to come back in. It is coming in fast--looks like a mixture of white and dark brown. Started to come in after my 5th treatment of Taxol w/Herceptin. I think at this rate in about 2 months I'll be gelling it. It is so soft. My son, Jake thinks it is really cool. Just hoping the hair on the legs and arm…
scared of chemo
I never thought I was scared of losing my hair untill today ! I kept thinking that won,t happen to me ! I was diagnoseed with BC in Feb & have had surgery . My doc said I would,nt have to have any further treatment after the surgery . But now they are saying Chemo ! I feel good now ,although a bit uncomfortable from the…
cancer treatment questions
My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer about 2 years ago. She had a mastectomy and they had to remove several lymp nodes. She did Chemo and we thought she was good. She had a cyst under her eye on the inside. She had a biopsy on it last Friday. She got the results today. It is cancer and they said "it's breast tissue".…
Chapter One....
Hey everybody...I'm still alive!! And as promised, here is my story......:) Pammy ....now that all her prep is done, she takes one last look around, sighs, and walks out the front door. It is eerily silent as her husband holds the car door for her to get in. He smiles and leans over to kiss her and tells her how much he…
I was just diagnosed with breast cancer
Hi my name is Aurora, I am 45 years old and I have just been told (today) that I have Breast Cancer. I go to see a surgeon this coming Wednesday, and I was wondering if there are somes questions that I need to ask. that you all can help me out with. I learned today that there are alot of questions I should have asked today…

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