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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2009

Why Does Hormone Therapy Have So Many Bad Side Effects?
Has anyone ever asked their oncologist this? I haven't yet, but, I will. There must be some explanation. But what? Why would they all, more or less, have terrible side effects? Even like tamoxifen, it can give you ovarian cancer. Does it all make sense? And, some of the side effects will last your lifetime.
Timeframe for starting chemo?
I had lumpectomies 6 weeks ago -- afterwards, my oncologist wanted me to get a second opinion on chemo. That appointment took two weeks to get -- now that we've decided to go ahead, we're having to wait some more for my insurance company to pre-authorize the chemo. Is there an ideal timeframe for starting chemo after…
Biggest loser-prize
I posted some pictures of bracelets and earrings I made in the expression gallery. I use these every year to raise funds for the Susan G Komen walk. I would like to give one away as a prize to the winner of our Biggest Loser contest.
Ok, what exactly is a hedgehog?
I live in the states, but, I don't think I know what this is. Is it some sort of road kill or something? HELP! lol
Bad cells were cut
Hello everyone, I'm happy I have surpassed the most terrible moment, the surgery. And thanks to everyone, for your suport and warm (virtual)embraces, and prayers. Today is my 1st day after the surgery. I praise God. The bad cells were cut. I feel better today. Thank you to all of you. Hugs and kisses. I will keep you in my…
Doing Well
Just wanted to let everyone know that I am doing well a few days after my procedure. I am a little achey but not in pain, so no more pain pills, which means I should not be as goofy. Don't know for sure if that is a good thing, i am alot easier to get along with these days when i am being goofy. Anyway thank you all for…
I Get By With A Little Help...
This effort was inspired by Margo's wonderfully awful list of mutilated 60s hits. I sang this for Moopy in the car on the way back from treatments today, and she said it shouldn't damage her reputation too much if I posted it here. What would you say if I loaded my pants? Would you jump up and stalk out on me? Lend me a…
Wot time is it?
I have no idea what time zone I am in for the conference. I have set my computer time it's now nearly 5 here... Basically I only know British summer time, and Grenwich Mean Time. I know I'm NOT in either of THOSE! Soooooo Help! Jxxxxxxxxxxxx
LATE roll call: weekend plans?!
Oh my ladies, time got away from me. I've been busy writing that speech for my boss and I've been doing draft after draft today. But I am finally DONE. This weekend looks uneventful for me. The gym tomorrow morning, then grocery shopping, cleaning the house, and watching movies/reading. I do want to see that new rom com…
Day 4 of Pammy's Rads
Check this out everyone!! Hubby had to work today, so my son volunteered to take me to my appointment. I was 15 minutes early, but they were ready for me. My son was tickled pink that they had some coffee available. And he was going to use the oportunity to do some work on his phone gadget thinga magig. My tech was…
This may be a stupid question, but
Does the larger your tumor is, possibly mean that your cancer is more aggressive than the smaller tumors? It just seems that many of you that had large tumors had to have chemo and the ones with small ones didn't. I may be wrong, but, I just started noticing this. Thanks! Diane
no.1 chemo
survived my first chemo without incident yesterday and received my first shot today. All is going well. thanks for your support! how are you doing Softball mom2?
MIMI - Where is the weekend roll call plan?
I always love to read what everyone is doing? You busy? Miss it :( lol
To all my sisters
A friend just sent me this and I had to pass it on to all of you. A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and visiting with her mother. As they talked about life, about marriage, about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass…
Natural Cures
Has anyone tried Dr. Shulze's natural cures instead of chemotherapy.......I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I really want an alternative...chemotherapy does kill the cancer cells but it also kill all the good cells too and screws up your immune system..... any feedback would be great because I hate all drugs....
Margo/Tomaseena Do you remember what you were doing six years ago today?
I just wanted to wish the cutest guy on this site a very Happy Sixth Birthday. Love Surf
Questions For The Conference Call Next Week??????
Our first conference call ( hopefully it works this time lol ) is next week. So, be sure and try to think of some questions that you would like addressed by CSN. That hour will go by very fast, and, some of us like to talk. ( omg not me lol ) I am still working on mine. Should we post them? So that we don't duplicate them?…
Back from Surgury
Well everything went fine, No details back from the surgeon yet, but I'm sure I'll hear something soon. This surgury was alot different than the last one, probably because there was more time. The first surgury was so rushed, that I never even made it back to the pre-op room to have my IV started or those thingy's put on…
Christmas Girl
Xmas, I do enjoy your posts. Where ya from? Southside or North? Giordanos or ? ?? Is there still a Giordano's? (yum, garlic as an ingredient). xoxoxo Lynn
Eye glass wearers
For those who wear eye glasses and use the lens cleaner spray---BIG TIP---Go to Walmart eye center and buy a 2 oz bottle of lens cleaner for about $2.00 and you get free refills forever. What I did is buy a small bottle go home pour it in my bigger bottle and then the next time I go to Walmart I get my small one filled.…
worried about menopause....
Ok everyone, let me tell you what happened and then I'll tell you why I am worried. Yesterday, I once more received a nasty letter from our gas comapny. It stated that they were here to read our meter but no one was home. If we do not make arrangements with them than our service will be disconnected. Well, this infuriated…
nipple tattooing/update
I have now been cancelled a FIFTH time by my plastic surgeon at the University of Chicago Medical Center to do the nipple tattooing (I was cancelled three times at one institution, and then went to the U of C, where I was cancelled two times). I made an appt. with a tattoo artist who will do it for free, but whose first…
welcome to all newbies
I don't think I have welcomed all the newbies that have come to this wonderful site in the last month or so. Here is my welcome to each and everyone of you. We will get through this time in our lives with all our friends and family on this site and in our lives. The ladies and gents are awesome people here. I am so glad…
two large garbage bags
Some may have seen or heard this one before: A little old lady was walking down the street dragging two large plastic garbage bags behind her. One of the bags rips and every once in a while a $20 bill falls out onto the sidewalk. Noticing this, a policeman stops her, and says, "Ma'am, there are $20 bills falling out of…
Can't Sleep tonight
I had my second treatment yesterday and the shot today. Slept a little tonight now I am wide awake. Also today while hubby and I were driving to hospital, and I need that air going on high. My hair started blowing all over the car. On me,on him you would have thought I had the dog in the car. I ran my fingers through my…
Weird Things to be grateful for (and more to come!)
1) That I have the strength to open the front door on my own. 2) That I can close my own car door 3) That I do not have "skipping ropes" of drains attach to me and that I can move freely 4) That I do not have a water-balloon inside of me 5) That I can lift pots and pans on my own. 6) That I can give/ receive non-defensive…
chat
Yep i am in chat again, come one come all
Triple Negative
I was just diagnosed as Stage 11, Grade 3, Triple negative. One lymph node out of 17. Is there anyone else out there that is a triple negative fighter or suvivor?
CMF Chemo
Has anyone had CMF chemo? I've finished my 4th of 8 treatments, dose dense. My oncologist says it is well tolerated by most people. I was ill for the first couple of treatments but now I think we have the right combo of anti-nausea drugs and steroids. I'd be interested to hear about anyone else's experience. Thanks.
Hey Spinnr - best wishes to your GF and you!
Hey, Spinnr! Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you both and praying for you both. I just thought I would start up a new thread because the other one is getting a bit long... kind of a long scroll downward before I got to your latest updates. My very best to you both, and please continue keeping us all up to…

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