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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2009

sitting in chat right now
I am in chat right now, who wants to talk Tj
It's not malignant!!!
My liver biopsy results came in and my oncologist reported that it is not malignant. Yeah!!! and Praise God!!!! Now, I am starting the journey to BC survivorship. I started my first treatment of TAXOL and so far, no side effects. I was surprised it took 3 hrs. for the treatment, but it was not bad. I'm not sure I will be…
Another joke
Ice Cream Anyone? There was a robin who decided to get up especially early to get some worms. It had rained the night before and there were worms aplenty for many birds, but this robin thought he would eat them all before his siblings woke-up. After consuming all the worms he could stuff into his already overstuffed…
Today's joke---MATERNAL MIRACLES
A woman went to her doctor's office where she was seen by a young new doctor. After about four minutes in the examination room, the doctor told her she was pregnant. She burst out screaming and ran down the hallway. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was. She told him her story. After listening, he had…
I made two decisions today
1. To go to TN, in spite of my father 2. To not return to hormonal therapy I hope I don't regret either. dmc
Good visit with Oncologist:0)
Hello everyone, just thought I'd share; I am 3 yrs out from diagnosis. I had a follow-up today(3-month). Results of a bone scan I had on the 30th are clear! Everything looks good bloodwork etc...I will have an MRI next month but expect that to be fine. And I now have graduated to 6 month follow-ups:0) I feel good! My onc…
Burning Pain
I don't post alot here, but certainly read all the posts by everyone. It's so consoling. I'm 2 weeks post-op and have had a burning under my arms that is so bad. I almost can't even let any clothing touch the area. Has any one else ever experienced anything like this? I may be calling my surgeon tomorrow to see if this is…
Hair loss question
Hello, everyone - I'm new to this board, and very happy to have found such a friendly, positive group here! I'm just about recovered from bilateral lumpectomies and sentinel node biopsies four weeks ago, and will be starting chemo soon, and wanted to ask about your experiences with losing your hair. I've used this as an…
Post treatment follow-up
Hi, I am new to these boards and had a couple of questions for everyone. I was diagnosed in Feb. with IDC with no lymph node involvement. In March I had a double mastecomy with reconstuction. My tumor was 2.4cm so I also had 4 rounds of chemo which I just finished up in early June. I am starting tamoxifine next week…
Bucket Lists...
In an earlier post, someone mentioned a "bucket list" (things that you really want to do one day, accomplish, see, love etc)... I think that as survivors the goal being to get through all of our individual treatments in order to get on with Living our lives... with a better perspective of how precious our time really…
WOW, What a day!
It was hot here, I have been in the greenhouse all dat removing laterals and pinching out the Autumn (fall) Mums (Crysanths)...OK so far?...Everything in english and american?......Anyway, I was sweating up a storm (Thanks Tamoxifen and weather) Loading 45 plants per trolley when this bloke approaches me, Looks like he's…
good news in report
Just saw my doc for pathology report after lumpetomy. I got clear margins and only had a 3mm Dcis..Everything good and he stats that I don't have to do anything.He suggested I keep the radiology appt and medical occ and will . I see him in 3 months and just have to have a digital every 6 months on the left side and my…
My Expressions Page Pics Are Updated! :)
I just updated some of my flower garden pictures on my Expressions Page, if anyone is interested. For some reason, a lot of the flowers seem to be slow in blooming this year. But, some are gorgeous. I will keep updating them. Enjoy all! Love,Jeanne Jan, I hope your lily's bloom soon. Mine are getting about done here. But,…
Has anyone been on this drug
I am a little confused I think. Yesterday I had my first chemo treatment. When she was setting up the IV I asked what was that she was giving me. When she told me I was getting Doxorubicin ( adriamycin )and the next day I had to come back for a shot Cyclophosphamide ( cytoxan also called Neosar) said I had never heard of…
Getting ready to start chemo and I am scared
I was diagnosed with breast cancer a day after my 39th birthday in may. Not a great way to celebate. I have already had my surgery. I had a masectomy and reconstructive on same day. They used my stomach skin and tissue to form my breast. I will be starting chemo on July 23. Having a port put in day before and don't know…
avastin
i have invasive lobular with two positive nodes and my oncologist suggested a posible clinical trial with avastin. Anybody have any info? thanks!
Conference today anyone?
Short notice...anyone calling? I missed today.
avastin
i have invasive lobular ca with two positive nodes. my oncologist suggested a clinical trial with avastin. anybody have some info? thanks.
Delay again and apologies
OK, back again. First of all, my sincere apologies if my first post offended anyone. Second of all -- I am a man whose wife has Breast Cancer. Please .. I do not wish to offend anyone. If I do let me know. I'm going through pressures myself, and I have no one to talk to. My wife was supposed to start chemotherapy today,…
ER and PR positive
Looking at my path reports, I see that I'm 90% ER and PR positive. I don't even know what that means. I'm not taking any meds or having any treatments. Can someone please help me understand. My doc saids that since my c was non-invasive DCIS that ER and PR does not apply to me. I'm confused!!!!! Tracy
Radiation bonus!
I just have to tell you how wonderful my entire oncology crew is. The oncologist is great ... his nurses who do the infusions are true angels ... the surgeon and his crew are terrific ... but yesterday after my radiation treatment ... they asked if I wanted a massage. It seems that every Wednesday they have someone there…
Fuzzball monster, Cat??
So where is the photo of your thoughtful fuzzball present to your hubby? I definitely want to see the new kitty who runs your house!
In Remission?
What does being in remission mean to you? Are we all in remission? Is that what all of us bc survivors are in? Remission? I thought cancer free meant just that, free of cancer. Not in remission. Thanks! Susie
Not a blonde joke for today
Baby's First Doctor Visit I hope it will give you a smile! A woman and a baby were in the doctor's examining room, waiting for the doctor to come in for the baby's first exam. The doctor arrived, and examined the baby, checked his weight, and being a little concerned, asked if the baby was breast-fed or bottle-fed.…
today's blonde joke
A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway. Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the blonde behind the wheel was knitting! Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled, 'PULL OVER!' 'NO!' the…
GO, LANCE!!! As of Saturday, July 25th...
I am OBSESSED with the Tour de France, and the return of LANCE ARMSTRONG!!! GO, LANCE!!! TOUR DE LANCE!!! He's NOT racing to win - but, to continue to bring global AWARENESS to our cause! Lance Armstrong - the ultimate cancer survivor's HERO! Thanks, my BC sisters, for allowing me to share my insane enthusiasm... :-) Kind…
AVA UPDATE
Little Ava saw her doctor yesterday, she has gained almost a pound and has grown a bit more than 2 inches. She has a bit of a problem with her tear ducts so she is being treated for that. Her jaundice is still there, ever so slight. Unless she starts to have more problems the doctor will see her in a month, if the jaundice…
Sarcastic Question :)
So..... i was just walking down the hall and noticed this guy that i work with and this thought popped into my head: Why, when a guy shaves his head for the summer time so he won't get as hot/sweaty, whatever, that by fall it is almost back to where you can't tell he buzzed it, when it seems to take a lifetime for our…
It's Always Going To Be Something With You, Isn't it? "Joe vs the Volcano"
Hello Kindred Spirits! Well, I SHOULD be back from my 4th of July trip to Lake Tahoe. I SHOULD have already posted about my awesome trip visiting one of our BC sisters last month! Alas, though, I had a GRAND vacation, and the 4th was a celebration worthy of epic poetry~ I am not home yet. And why, you ask? You didn't ask,…
So, i'm asking again,
and thank you for your patience....BUT WHEN DO THE EYELASHES COME BACK????? I am dealing with the as slow as a snail crawls hair re-growth (except for the hair on my legs, which NEVER fell out, such an injustice LOL)...but what about these darn eyelashes? I had about 5 left on each eye (my eyelashes used to be one of my…

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