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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2009

Oncotype dx?
Has anybody here had this test done? I say my Medical Oncologist today and he told me that the mammoprint sample they sent to be tested couldn't be tested because the tumor was too small! So, he wants to do an ocontype DX, it's a genetic test to see if my tumor is an agressive one or not. It will take 3 weeks to get…
Day 1 of Sue's Rads
Well, it wasn't so bad. It was actually so fast, just like they said it would be. It did take me longer to get undressed almost than to get zapped. Today was a bit longer they said because it was my first zapping. The tech's had hats on that said "Welcome to your first Zap". I couldn't stop laughing. I laid on the tiny…
TCH .. chemo cocktail starts on 9/8 .. Questions for sisters in Pink
Met with my onc on Friday .. he provided me with a graph indicating treatment plan, and cycle. 3 of us at my appointment, and we all walked out with different information - I called his office this morning to get clarification. This sounds werid .. ok, so it just may be me .. Herpercin (sp?) taxotere carboplatma sp? Tues…
Softball Mom 2
Hey guys! I haven't been on here in a very long time. My chemo treatments have made me so sick. I am not bouncing back as quick as I should. It has been so hard. I have my last a/c treatment this week if I am able to. I have blisters in my throat right now. I don't know if I can finish these treatments. They ssay the last…
Need recomendations for Masectomy Surgeon - Houston, TX
I'm searching for a well qualified surgeon with privileges at Methodist or St Luke's in Houston, TX for a masectomy. Any help would be appreciated.
Moopy and Aortus
Has anyone heard from the Moopster and Aortus? I know it's been a while since I've been around,and maybe they're on their much needed vacation from all of this. Just wondered...
surgery after chemo
I started my treatment with chemo in July. I know I have to have a mastectomy after completing my chemo, but I am wondering if anyone knows how long after chemo surgery is usually done? Has anyone else had their surgery after chemo? I have had a lot of side effects from the chemo and am finally going to go back to work…
Pain medication and constipation.....
I was back at the hospital yesterday afternoon due to severe constipation problems due to my pain medication. I had not had a regular bm since my surgery last Wednesday and by yesterday morning was in such pain I knew I wouldn't be able to deal with it myself. I asked my husband to drive me to the hospital and they had to…
ROLL CALL FOR OUR CALIFORNIA SISTERS AND BROTHERS
Will all our California sisters and brothers please check in with us. Very scary about what's happening out there and we just want to make sure you are all ok. Hugs, Lili
getting ready for my 3rd chemo today
hello everyone. I just wanted to let you know i'm getting ready to go get me 3rd chemo... Pray for me... lov u all....
Latex Factory
A guy is going on a tour of a factory that produces various latex products. At the first stop, he is shown the machine that manufactures baby-bottle nipples. The machine makes a loud "hiss-pop" noise. "The hiss is the rubber being injected into the mold," explains the guide. "The popping sound is the needle poking a hole…
Survivor needs new information
Hello to the Sisterhood. I am a thankful, 7 year survivor of 3rd stage Ovarian Cancer but was just diagnosed with multi-focal IDC and find myself doing some homework once again. Because of my history of Ovarian and with three tumors in the left breast my best odds are with a double mastectomy. I have been doing a lot of…
Hi - I am another Newbie
Hi everyone! Just thought I would introduce myself to you. My name is Sue and I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. I had my radiation treatment simulation last Friday and got my tiny tattoos. So, I have my first radiation treatment tomorrow. I am not afraid as I feel really good about my radiation oncologist and…
hospitalized - released
Just got released from the hospital. I received my third round of A/C chemo and was doing well until last wednesday started to get chills and fever, was hospitalized thursday with fevers to 103.4 and very low white cell counts. All culturals were negative, probably just upper respiratory viral infection. After three days…
Time to vent again
I was so upbeat yesterday and feel so down today...I should have known that I wouldnt get thru taxol/herceptin without it draining my energy. Then I come to find out that I have to do herceptin weekly until I am finished which is early october. I didnt know that until friday when I was told. I know that herceptin isnt…
Happy Birthday Marlene K....
Hope your having a wonderful birthday weekend!! ~Cheers to you~ ~T
Caregiver not with MRSA but exposed to MRSA
Corrine and I have seemed to arrive at a large speed bump. About 2 years ago, I invited a dear friend into my home. We have known each other for 32 years. She is disabled, cannot work and ran out of money. I have helped her financially, emotionally and sometimes physically. Although she has no outward signs now, she was…
Time to buy a wig,any suggestions please.
Hi,well after crying all weekend making decision to take Chemo.I V DECIDED THAT I have to do every thing I can to fight this monster of Cancer.My Cancer Dr. has already told me that I will lose my hair after the second treatment.I want to have a nice wig and maybe some hats ready.Its something that I really dread is my…
WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO
Someone sent me this poem. Thought I would share, Hugs Diane Cancer is so limited... It cannot cripple love. It cannot shatter hope. It cannot corrode faith. It cannot eat away peace. It cannot destroy confidence. It cannot kill friendship. It cannot shut out memories. It cannot silence courage. It cannot reduce eternal…
The ongoing travel update...lol!
So, I know I have been remiss about pictures...but here are some from my weekend. Today is Sunday, and it's a stay at home day. Tomorrow we go again, but today is washing, and cooking (we are eating roast tonight). The sun doesn't stay up as long anymore, and the nights have a chill to them. I truly am envious of you all…
Tears we cry
I have heard many good things about shredding tears being good for us. Shredding tears can help shred fears. The more you cry the less you pee. Crying helps to relieve stress and tension. A good cry is a good cry. Crying can be for the good and the bad and the ugly. I came across a journal I wrote in 1998. During this time…
Neulasta and how long to boost White Blood cell Count
One week after first chemo "AC" my WBC's were 2.9. I had the Neulasta shot the day after chemo. How long does it take for the neulasta to kick in?
Death of a friendship.
Over this summer I have been surprised by people's reaction to my having breast cancer. Most have done a lot to support me. I felt overall that I am loved and valued by many people and that helped me more then I can say. Unfortunately, I just ended a friendship of 45 years (we knew each other from the diaper years). She…
How to get to Heaven
A teacher asked the children in her Sunday School class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into heaven?" "NO!" the children all answered. "If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would I get into heaven?"…
Taxol and herceptin
Hi everyone!!! Just an update...I was pretty keyed up about starting a new med regimen on friday. I just switched from A/C to taxol and herceptin. I had decadron, pepcid iv, another antiemetic, then benadryl then they ran the taxol over 31/2 hours and the herceptin over 1 1/2 hours so I was at the hospital from 9am to…
Update on Corrine
Thursday Corrine had a fever and was sore. She could not sleep Thursday night from pain and Friday it got worse. She called me at work about 2:30 and told me her temp was 101.5 and needed to go to emergency. The incision on her left breast was infected. She could not drive herself because of the meds she was taking. I was…
Rash with Treatment?
I have had two rounds of chemo. I am getting an arm rash about 5 days after chemo/neulasta shot, and then the skin on my arms peel, like a sunburn. Has anyone else experienced this?
Breast Cancer spread to liver???
I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with Breast Cancer im 39 years old. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma,Estrogen Progestrone positive and HERS 2 positive. Was schedule for a lumpectomy this Thursday Sept 3rd, but surgeon postponed surgery due to the finding what appears to be cancer on my liver until I see an Oncologist. All other tests…
any teachers out there?
I've been putting off telling my students about my bc since I don't have a date for surgery yet. But I'm having to be out to go meet with docs, so they know something's up for me to be out the first week of school. It's a tiny town so I need to tell them, but I'm unsure how. Normally I don't have a problem talking with…
Radiation & 2nd go at cancer
My name is Jenn. I am 26 years old and just recently finished my chemotherapy for breast cancer the second time. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2005 when I was 22. I was diagnosed a second time May of 2009. I am going to be going to do radiation starting next week and I am kinda nervous. There are so many side…

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