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one week since chemo found out my counts are really low.
Hey Guys! I am kinda bummed. Just got back from dr. My counts are really low. They put me on an antibiotic and told me to stay away from people. I wanted to go to my daughters softball tournament this weekend. She only has a couple more and I was really looking forward to something fun this weekend. I am so tired of all of…
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It's Going To Be Long, Fret-Filled Weekend...keep me in your thoughts please!
It is really hard to be 50' tall sometimes, and this is one of those times~my knees are buckling, making it difficult to stand. After almost 7 years post dx, and all good labs, mammos, MRI's etc etc...my "affected" breast is hot, a bit swollen, achy and sensitive to the touch , for lack of a better word, I am "aware" of…
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July 30th Today is the day
Good luck to all the New non smokers today.
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Many thanks
thank you so much everyone. I am sitting here crying and so depressed. We go to the Dr.s tomorrow because the blood count was down. So we do another blood work and chemo if platelets aren't too low on Wed of next week. What a rollercosaster ride.
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new and just need some friends
Hi everyone, I have been coming by for a long time and reading all your wonderful notes and all your ups and downs and feel as if i already know each and everyone. My sister has been fighting breast cancer for years now. Now it is in the bone marrow and bones and i hate to see her battle this. It just breaks my heart. I…
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It is not my year
I'm shell-shocked. Rumours have been flying in my company that people are going to be retrenched. I've been a bit distracted from this with all the other stuff going on. I guess I knew what was comming. I'm a C#. Net contractor... and guess what, my contract expires end of September. I was fooling myself that my company…
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RAD B's 2
Ok i started a new thread cause the other was confusing me, could not tell what was new and what was old, threw a Tantrum, but hay that is what i am known for. Anyway, i finaly downloaded the drivers for the scanner and if they actualy work i will be posting our band tat tomorrow after my appt Part of this tat is what i…
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Shout Out To DMC
I haven't seen a post from her in awhile. I was just wondering if anyone knew if she was okay. I know she was having a really hard time and was supposed to go see her parents, but I thought she would of been back by now or checked in at least. DMC if you're out there, I just wanted you yo know your in my thoughts and…
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My birthday was wonderful...
It's almost over...but WHAT a DAY!!!! First, I got breakfast in bed. Then, opened presents. Then, off to a town called Staphorst, where they were having 'tradition days'. All the ladies wore beautiful, period outfits, and there was a 2-hour 'fashion show', complete with VERY little ones...blond and blue-eyed, of course!…
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Pregancy after Breast Cencer for a 31 year old
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 at age 28. My cancer was estrogen postive. I underwent a lumpectomy, chemo & Radiation. I am now goin on caner free for three years. My oncologist said he didn't see a reason why I couldn't conceive, but I still went to see a Reproductive Specialist. The specalist mentioned that…
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New Guided Imagery/Music for Chemotherapy sessions...need a title
Ladies and Gents, After going "at it"with surgeries & chemo for a couple years (with a divorce thrown in for good measure) the urge to "do something & give back" kicked in. I'm a musician and have studied, employed techniques from Mindfulness Meditation to Shiv Asana in yoga, to Chinese Medical Chi Kung. I've taken…
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MY destination tonight...ER!!
Hi Friends!! Went to work in this brutal heat, I was soaked within the hour. NO A/C. I am scheduled for my chemo port at 7 tomorrow morning. Left work early to go home and just relax with the pups. Went to take a shower, my incision burst and "icky" spewed all over. Well, guess I had an infection, called the DR. on call…
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recurrence fear/does anyone else do this
No that I'm a little more than a year out from chemo, I noticed I am becoming obsessed with recurrence. I had mastectomies and reconstruction, and I find myself becoming obsessed with any little bump or irregularity in my skin, no matter how small, and then I can't remember if this was always there (the irregularity or…
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Doctor Just called..... Good and Bad News....
Got the call tonight from my doctor with my path report, She said,"I have good news, and bad news".. Margins are clean, lymph nodes positive..On top one minute, and at the bottom another... It does suck...Anyway, back to surgery next Tuesday for a complete lymph node dissection. I think my attitude is getting the cancer...…
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Any problems with your teeth during chemo
Hey ladies! My sister would like for me to ask if any of you had any problems with your teeth/gums during or after chemo. She's doing 4 treatments of TC. I read about the possible mouth sores during. Any suggestions for preventing that? Thanks
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Payback is a B
When last we left off, my Bro refused to take care of me after my upcoming 2 round of chemo unless I shaved my head. He said he couldn't deal with me shedding all over his new condo. His wife was more concerned about contracting the fungus I got in my arse after my first round of chemo. Now the wife I could care less what…
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Hair Loss Anyway?
I've been told I do not have to take chemo (of which I am very grateful); however, I have been given Arimidex. I noticed one of the side effects is hair loss. Has anyone experienced this and is it as bad a hair loss as with chemo. It's the inquiring mind working again. Thanks all. Maryann
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Day 7 of Pammy's Rads
Darn, I think unless I go in 1/2 early at least, I will not get a chance to meet anyone. As soon as I get there, they are always ready for me. And there was actually someone sitting in the waiting room this time! Today seemed sorta like "routine" and I found myself counting the zaps. I would have a 16 second zap, a pause,…
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update to my Angels
First I want to thank all of my dear sisters and Joe for helping me through my melt-down last night. You really are my angels. I gave way to the fear, and I really think I have been over-doing it. It takes awhile to heal from Rad burns, and chemo..and just because I am finished with all but the Herceptin, does not mean I…
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Any runners on this site
I just read Claudias post about her 10K and I am curious if there are any other joggers or runners on this site and if so are you still able to go? I really miss it. I was used to running about3 to 4 times per week 3 to 5miles each time. I ve been out once since my surgery in May and couldnt to 1/2 block without being…
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1 down 3 to go BC Sucks!
Hey guys! I'm writing from sunny (or in this case rainy) FL. My sister had her first TC treatment today! I've got her on plenty of fluids and I must say she's doing very well. She goes in on Friday morning for her Neulasta shot and we're stocked up on the extra strength Tylenol just incase :) I again wanted to thank…
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Breast Pain in left, 10 year survivor so a little nervous headed for a MRI
Hello I had pain that stings and shoots from the side of the left breast not all the time; I went for an mammogram that led me to an ultra sound. they saw a cluster of cysts and I said I have discomfort underneath my arm that radiates the left side and someone said don't worry it is pre-menapause. Please those who found…
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OK I'm here I'm fine...........
I move out next tuesday/weds/ thurs...........I'll keep in touch...........He is very upset..........he says...........Not my problem! Hugs All Jxxxxxxxxxx
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I signed up for the LAF 10K!!!!
Whooo hooo~ guess what?? I am going to be paricipating in a 10K on September 19th to benefit the Lance Armstong Foundation ( one of my absolute heros) and within seriously, 3 minutes of sending out my "begging" emails, someone pledged $100.00!!!! I was thinking in these times, I would get $5 and $10 donations~ you can…
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Lupron
Has anyone had to have Lupron injections to shut down the ovaries? I need the ovaries out, but since I have had 3 surgeries in a month and have difficulty healing, the onco and gyno said no to more surgery and are going to give me Lupron. I know it is supposed to throw me into menopause just the same, and I have not talked…
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RADIATION
What's the information about radiation causing cancer? This is scaring me!! If it causes it, then why do they use it?
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Rollin along
Hey everyone. I am so excited, today i got my first fill into my skin expanders and ive got something there again finally. Yesterday was my onc appt and i do have to do chemo, but only four rounds, so thats not too bad. Tomorrow i go for my muga scan. Start chemo on tuesday as long as the muga turns out ok. Then i go for…
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Surgery Yesterday..... "Feeling Great" !!!
Hi everyone... I was admitted for my surgery yesterday, and I am feeling great today...I understood the surgery to be a "Lumpectomy" and the surgical consent (very important) stated, "Partial Mastectomy, with possible total lymph node dissection". I had talked with my doctor at length about a lumpectomy, (not, partial…
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Thanks
to everyone who was able to join the teleconference call for an audio meet n' greet and brainstorming. It was nice to hear your voices. Besides having a pleasant conversation, some great ideas were generated as well. I'm looking forward to the next call. The invitation to participate is open to existing members of the…
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It Was A Great Conference Call Today! :)
It was so good to hear what y'all sounded like. Sorry about my raspy sore throat voice, but, skinny dipping at night will do that to you. lol Actually though, I thought it might sound good for my lead singer duties in the RAD B'S! I thought several good points were brought up and Greta will look into them. So, all in all,…