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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2009

DMC - EMMY * Sending you positive thoughts and hugs *
I just want to say that I am praying for good results for you! I am sorry that you have so much on your plate at this time. It is sad that people, outside of having bc, just don't understand what we have gone thru and still are going thru. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Lots of hugs, Jeanne
Breast Cancer Husband....
The book arrived!! Layed it on the coffee table and my dear hubby (who is not a reader) picked it up two days later. He actually has a bookmark in it!! Very good book for husbands, boyfriends, or caregiver. He has read two chapters already. It is a book that explains to them how to help their wife (girlfriend) and…
Is There A Time Frame For Chemo To Be Effective?????
I thought there was a window for chemo to be effective and it was 60 to 90 days after surgery? I am sure that my oncologist told me that before I had surgery, when we were discussing what treatment options might occur, depending on my path report. Gratefully, I didn't have to have chemo. Anyone else hear this time limit…
Last Drain Out
Just got back from getting my last drain out. I thought I'd have to "bite on a bullet", but all went well even though the drain was very long. Feel like a different person. One more milestone gone. Hope everyone has a wonderful week. Love, Maryann
I think I'm going to Scream.....UGGGGHHHH~!!!!!
Okay.. so little miss impatient me called Genomic Health Customer Service (the company conducting the Oncotype DX test) today... just to see if the test had been completed... well it turns out that although the onco sent in the request for it to be done on the 25th of June... they didn't send in the tissue until July…
"JUST" having surgery thursday....
I am having my expander replaced with the implant, and some repair work done under my arm from the lymphnode removal thursday. When I say i'll be off thursday and friday, etc., or say something about the surgery...people almost ALWAYS say...."oh yeah...now this is just the reconstruction surgery, right?".....JUST? JUST?…
Phoenixrising aka Jan
I have to tell you that I love that picture of your cat! lol I read, I think, somewhere on here the story behind him or her. Care to tell it again? I loved it!
i am a triple positive
I dont know if anyone can answer this, but i'm wondering what it means to have both high positve er and pr along with her2 positive. I was told that it isnt good for the er and pr to be high and positive. and the her2 positive means that the cancer is aggressive. Is this true? laura
hair today gone tomorrow...
Patient: My hair keeps falling out. What can you give me to keep it in? Doctor: A shoebox. Preventing baldness is simple. Just knot your hair from the inside. =^..^=
Arm Numbness and Pain After Axilliary Dissection
I had my surgery on June 18th. I have numbness under my arm from the elbow to the arm pit. I also have pain if I touch that area. My surgeon said some of the numbness may go away, but it will probably always be there somemwhat. Has anyone else experienced this? If it did improve, how long did it take until you noticed…
Dear Cruf.......
Are you Cathy Ruf from New York on facebook?? CR
HORMONAL THERAPY
I have a couple of questions reguarding hormonal therapy and hope that someone will help. I have to start on this treatment and was wondering if someone could tell me the side effects on it and how they feel while taking it. Also will it cause me to go into menopause. I have an appointment this week with the onc, but i…
OK.......I Give Up...........HELPPPPPPPPPP!
How do you send a private message to a friend on this site?.......I'm going MAD here!...I tried clicking, double clicking and right clicking on their name and all I got was the blooming profile!....... Any help gratefully recieved! I have always sent these when someone has sent me one and I just hit reply...... Hugs…
Picture
I uploaded my picture but I cheated a little. I used an old picture (from 1966) when life was a lot simpler - although I didn't always think so then. I'm with my sister, Marcia. She is the young, cute one!
Kayla - June 25th - Cytoxan & Taxotere 1st chemo done
Hi everyone! I'm sorry I disapeared for a while, I have a difficult time talking when I do not feel well. Let me tell you how it went... My daughter and best friend brought me for my first treatment of Cytoxan & Taxotere, with premeds of Decadron, Zofran, and Compazine. Did not hurt a bit, no reaction, Yippee! Now unsure…
Knees
I know several of you have mentioned joint pain ... but I don't remember what you think caused it. I finished taxol/herceptin the end of May and had no joint pain during those 12 weeks. I started radiation on June 23rd and have just noticed my knees REALLY hurt when I'm walking up stairs. I don't remember seeing if that's…
meeting with onocologist
I had my visit with my onocologist the other day and had many questions, one of which was if I was ER/PR neg or positive. She said she didn't know as the pathology report did indicate. I was the one that brought it up and not her. She told me after my radiation that I would be seeing her and she would recommend Tamoxifen.…
HER2/neu positive, estrogen/progesterone negative
Hi Everyone--thanks to all for sharing so much. I was diagnosed with IDC (Invasive ductal carcinoma) on June 17. I'm Her2/neu (+), Estrogen/Progesterone (-). My KI-67 marker is high, indicating that I've got an agressive baddie. I want to fight this with any tool I can, including nutrition power, herbal medicine, exercize…
First Mammogram?
I won't have my first mammogram for a few months yet. I am still too new from surgery, but, they said usually 6 months after surgery you have one done. That seems a little soon to me and I don't even want to think about the pain it will cause. Has anyone waited longer and postponed it? I would like to. Thanks!
Nulastin?
I believe that is how you spell it. Any thoughts, suggestions or reactions that you are willing to share... I am told that because my levels are low that there is no way to avoid taking this during my second treatment. Thank you for your time and assistance.
Facebook
Anybody else here on Facebook? And how do I overcome my addiction for Farkle on there??!! LOL!! CR
Anniversary......
I'm coming on my one year anniversary of being dx'd. July 10. I was so afraid that it would be a difficult day for me, as it has been for others... Dolly the puppy, was supposed to come home on the 10th, and I thought "oh good"! That will make it a happy day! However, things have changed, and Dolly's homecoming will be…
Unique Creative Trees
Hello Ladies and Gents, Colin and I went to an amusement park for the 4th of July to view some very unique trees which were the creation of a very talented man. If you get a chance go to the expressions gallery and take a look. Hope you all have a marvelous 4th of July. RE
Post mastectomy
I recently underwent a bilateral mastectomy. The right had DCIS and was removed in March, my left was removed in June (removed for symetry). I am having chronic nerve pain, which includes tightness in the chest,sides, arms and sides and burnimg, tingling in my chest and arms. Has anyone else out there with those symptoms…
Chatroom
I went on chat tonight...that was fun! I have finally entered the 21st c! My daughter will be so proud of me. I didn't know you could have so many conversations at one time. That was really confusing for an ol' gal like me. It plum tuckered me out. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight everyone...sweet dreams. Good thoughts and…
Radiation Question
Is radiation administered 5 or 7 days a week. I see my radiation oncologist on July 13th but wanted to know before I plan a weekend trip for the end of the month.
Christmas Girl-where are you?!!
Susan, What happened to you,I miss you! We miss you! If you are on vacation,that's one thing-but if you're staying away that's a whole nother thing! Come back to us!!!
Drains - Out Soon
I will be so happy when this rotton, miserable, louzy drain comes out Monday. I can't wait!!!
Newbie here - how do you load a picture or avatar?
I am going crazy trying to find out how to add my pic or an avatar so it shows when I post. I was able to load a picture for "expressions" but can't get it to show when I post. Thanks for any help. Linda
tired
Why am I so tired all the time? I've had bilateral masectomies two weeks ago and haven't even started chemo yet but I'm exhausted. could this be residual cancer's effect on my body?

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