Please remember that these discussion boards are a public forum, which means open to the public (i.e. non-CSN members) and the content can be found via internet search engines. Members are strongly advised not to share personal identifiers such as real names, email address, telephone number, street address, etc. This information can be used to identify you and link you to the content you provide. Other areas of CSN are restricted to members only and cannot be found by search engines.

Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2009

Ballot...... My Sister....
My Sister phoned me today. She wishes to become a member of the Daft Sod Club. The question is: Should we let her in? She is, after all, NOT one of US. Maybe we should have a few rules in here. I mean where do we draw the line? We'd end up with all manner of Riff-Raff! If we allow her sort in she will soon be followed by…
newly diagnosed
well I am new here and just found out that I have cancer! I am going for consultation mon. The radiologist said that he was surprised that the pathlogist found it . He said it is .5 mm. The procedure is going fast with an appointment Mon with oncologist. I don't know if I should stay here or get a second opinion if both…
Chemo delayed beyond optimal 12 week time.
I am new here so please bear with me. I had to have bilat mast and complete hysterectomy March 13, 2009. Because they had to use staples instead of stitches my wounds opened a week later when staples were removed. My chemo has been delayed multiple times. I am at the end of the 90 day window to start chemo. I wasn't happy…
Am I weird or something?
I get strange looks from the onc and surgeons when I ask about removing my "good" boob at the same time I have my reconstructed breast removed. Am I too vain or weird for not wanting to go through life as a "cyclops?" Background: First diagnosed 1998 at age 47 with invasive ductal, one positive node. Mastectomy on involved…
Ok...enough of this!!!
ok....maybe no one else is "attached" to their eyelashes as i am....was...but every morning when i get ready for work, i spend about 20 minutes trying to make my stubs, my broken off, or non existent eye lashes look halfway decent. I've been to the class, i consider myself very good at makeup...have always loved it as far…
PLEASE forgive ME!
I have come to realize that some of my posts may not be "supportive"... part of the reason I came to this board was that I/me "personally" have only had "bad" experiences with this disease and I needed SUPPORT. I am scared and I express that all too well. I hope everyone understands I mean no harm with MY "negativity". My…
We are here....everything is fine...tired...
We arrived in Holland yesterday afternoon. Before we left, we set up Skype (internet conference calling with video) on all the kid's computers. We 'talked' with both Hans' son and my daughter after we arrived home in Zwolle. The flight was quite interesting. We reached LAX, and asked for any upgrades. The gal at the desk…
Vitamin B 12 --- Anemia
Good Morning Ladies, 3 weeks ago when I went for my Herceptin infusion, they ran another routine CBC and as usual, my RBC HGB HCT were low. My Onc thought that by now it should have recovered back to normal. He sent some blood out to another lab for further testing and discovered that my B 12 level is about 1/2 of what it…
First Relay of Life tomorrow
I will be participating in my first Relay of Life tomorrow (6/19). Jake and my mother will be there to walk with me in the first lap. I will be so proud to be a part of this. I know others on this board have participated in their local areas and have written what an experience it was for them. I hope my experience is as…
Chapter 6
Yes...the long awaited chapter 6 is here. Sit back, relax, grab a cup of tea, and enjoy!! Down the hallway they went. Pammy could feel her knees shaking just slightly. She didn't think the nurses noticed. She was sure the firm grip they had on her was precaution. She wasn't sure if she could make it into the room without…
Appt with Onc & Rads Man Friday
Is there anything that I should ask at appt that I may not think of right now. I think I have a pretty good list of Questions, but then again What do I know. So if you all have any thoughts on this, I would like to hear from you. My surgeon said I will have to have chemo 1st then Rads. Thanks
to choose or not to choose a bilateral...
So far my plan was to have a mastectomy on my recently diagnosed reoccurance of cancer and reconstruction (still on the fence about which type). Talked to my gyn today and she is concerned due to multi focal cells about the other breast. BRAC is negative and I have an MRI scheduled for Fri...but in the meantime, any…
Understanding Path report
A newbie here and still sorta in shock. Had breast lumpectomy 6/10 and got my report today and needed some help if possible. What does "THe lesion is AJCC stage pTis (DCIS)mean? My surgeon has told me that it is non invasive but receptive to estrogen. I have been reading about the hormone therapy and really have doubts…
Another little known fact.....NOT!
Jamie was studying the Guppy tank tonight and asked me how do you tell the males from the females. I told him that the males were the ones CHASING the poor females about the tank. He pondered for a while and said "At least humans don't act like that!" (The kid is 15!) I said: "Yes they do"....and he quipped back "Not…
A little known fact...
The first testicular guard (Cup) was used in baseball in 1874. The first helmet was used in 1934. ~~ It took 60 years for men to realize that the brain is also important. thought you would like to know.... =^..^=
Tumors over 2 cm
I would like to hear your oncologist's views on treating tumors over 2 cm, especially in younger women (40s). I have been told that chemo is a must. Is that how your doctors feel? Thanks, in advance, for the info Tricia
Oncologists in MA
Can anyone recommend a good oncologist in Massachusetts, preferably outside of Boston? I may be needing a second opinion. Thanks Tricia
Worshipping the Sun.......
Just how long are we meant to live 'In the Shade' after rads? I was sprawled out on the deck yesterday doing my 'Starfish' impression. I got a nice bit of a tan and no burn. I am a year out of treatments now and don't want to carry on looking like Caspar! Jamie and I went shopping this morning and I bought 2 pairs of…
Just Finished Treatment
Hello. My name is Pat and I had cancer. I was diagnosed late September and within 2 weeks had all the tests, pet scan, and on October 13th a partial mastectomy (lumpectomy). Tests came back that the cancer was Stage 1, but they sent part of the tumor to some lab in California where they do DNA/genetic testing on it. The…
radiaation vs chemo
Hello everyone, Just wondering if it is just me or anyone else more bothered by radiation than chemo. I know I have said it before but for some reason it bothers me more for the fact that it can cause permanent tissue damage and I know that should be the least of my worries. I had double mast and chemo and did not cry…
More about pathology reports.
Girls, I went and found a site that explains how to read you pathology report. At the very first it talks about checking you name birthday and date of surgery. I have 2 different reports 1 shows a date of 7/22/2008 the other a date of 7/23/2008 of material being received my surgery wasn't until 7/24/2008.............should…
Annie's coming home
Most of you don't know that my now 16 year old daughter (she was 15 when she left in August) has spent the past year studying at a Gymnasium in Germany. She is due home next week (Wednesday, the 24th, around midnight at the airport in Boise). I spent all day yesterday cleaning her room while waiting for the pathology…
Benign
Dear second family, About an hour ago the office nurse called to tell me that the results from pathology show the lumps are BENIGN! Possibly granulomas? from having nodes removed. I don't know what else to say, except to thank you for all your prayers and good wishes and crossed fingers. Love to all of you! Lynn
Post Chemo Hair
Hi there, I haven't posted in awhile...now finding I need some advice. My last chemo was in December and my hair is growing in at a normal pace, but rather stangely. It's two different textures. On the back of my head the hair is curly and same texture as my pre-chemo hair, but the top and crown are frizzy and straight. I…
I'm scared
Please help me. I am terrified. I had a lumpectomy and underwent radiation which ended in January of this year. I just had my first mammo and received a letter two weeks later saying I needed an ultrasound. I have read your boards and I think it is fairly common, but how come I am so scared? Rae
Surgery Scheduled
Have been so busy with pre-op testing; ekg, chest x-ray, blood work and today a PET scan. Got back this afternoon and surgeon's office called to let me know that I'm scheduled for a modified radical masectomy next Tuesday, June 23. Was diagnosed on June 2 so am happy this is moving right along. Have to admit I'm shaking at…
Newly diagnosed and don't know what to do?
Hi Everything goes so quickly the last 4 weeks ( since I learned that I got it !!) , I already had 2 surgeries now what ? My doctor seems to know what to do . i didn't contact an oncologist yet , should I? I try to stay strong but sometimes I feels alone , do you? good luck to everybody
conned
I really don't want to insult anyone, And I am new to this,and please don't get mad at me for asking but have you ever been conned by someone. A post thats not real, for some sick reason someone felt the need to be on here and made up a sad story and drew you in. I want to think that this is not possible,but is it. It's…
I'm back in the saddle
Sorry for my two-day pity-party. It's been a long two days: dealing with my "soon-to-have-blue-eyed-man" at a 5-hour occularist appointment (a 3-hour round trip) and a 12-hour day away from home today (I'm off for the summer, but have to put in time to help build a new program and take-over an established one). Anyway,…
Pathology report.. and questions...***
Okay.. so my surgeon is super nice, I trust him and like him.. but today he kind of acted weired... nothing I could put my finger on.. he made me a copy of the pathology report, we didn't go over it, just the basic, no residual cancer and the lympth nodes are clear. That's it cut and dry.. so I asked him just radiation…

Breast Cancer

Discussion List