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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2009

I'm trying really hard!
Doc says get more exercise.....does this count? ♥ Pammy
update
just wanted to tell everyone , that i finally got up the nerve to do bone scan to see if the cancer spread. i feel like a wimp now haha. was a walk in the park. got the results , has not spread any where else, thank you god.had to get 2 teeth pulled today , they cant start chemo till they were gone..have to phone doc and…
need sleep
I am writing for my sister in law. she had her 2nd chemo last week and she still can't sleep. the dr gave her ambien last week but she can only sleep a couple of hours and is awake again and cannot go back to sleep. is there something else she can ask for that will help or does anyone have some tips i can pass on to her. I…
Taxotere
I know it's been awhile since I have posted. Doing okay with the chemo, manageable. Fatigue is crappy. But my question is about my next round Taxotere. I know that everyone is different but wanted to know how you all did with it? Any input would be great. Thanks Sherry
update to my Angels
Hello to all my sisters/angels. I hope no one has worried about me, I haven't been posting much lately. I have been emotionally and physically drained, but I am OK! I haven't had the time or energy to make any drastic decisions....but i have talked to my husband and gave him an ultimatum. He is not himself when he drinks,…
Day 28 of Pammy's Rads
Yeah!! Today was the last day of whole breast radiation. When my Doc did my ulta sound to measure for my boosters, he was super impressed with my healing. Could not believe that there was just a minute amount of fluid left in the cavity. He wanted to know what my secret was. I proudly told him.....rest, rest, rest and lots…
Welcome all
I would like to welcome all the new people that have joined this wonderful board. I have been a little bit of a funk and really have not replied to many threads and I am sorry I have not welcomed you individually. I am coming out of this funk a little each day. I am welcoming you in a group message and I am sure we will…
hope this info helps
just wanted to see if this can help anyone of my sisters you have all been so kind to meand loving i hope this helps did you know you get reimbursed for all you gas miles when you drive everyday to radiation or chemo my hospital reimbursing me 300.00 for 6 weeks also found a place my medical center gave me for the perfect…
sleeping pill tonight
Hi everyone ,I HAVE STAYED CLOSE TO THE PHONE FOR TWO WEEKS.USUALLY HAVE MY CELL PHONE IN MY POCKET IF I DO GO SOME WHERE.WELL FOR ABOUT AN HR. TODAY ME AND MY HUSBAND WENT OUT TO EAT.AND LEFT PHONE IN MY CAR,AND DARN THE DR.S OFFICE HAD CALLED.I CALLED BACK AND THEY HAD ALREADY LEFT FOR THE DAY.I AM WAITING FOR THE…
No Chemo for me on Monday
Went to the doc today and because of the lingering pain in my feet and ankles. I will be skipping Monday's treatment. The doc is concerned that the Taxotere may be causing permenent nerve damage in my feet. If it is better by Sept. 8 we will scedule Chemo. If not I stop Chemo and move on to Radiation. Pretty scary. While I…
Had 1st chemo treatment.......
and all went well. The drugs they gave me in my IV must be working good because so far no side effects. Sitting here and waiting to see which ones I am going to get is no picnic though. When do they start? They told me to start taking my anti-naisea pill tonight just to be on the safe side because getting sick is the thing…
Hit in the chest
Hi All - I am waiting for my lumpectomy next week to get the non-invassive, but malignant DCIS out of my right breast. This morning my son accidently kicked me while stretching [while I was trying to wake him] and now it has been hurting all day. I would like to think that maybe it just irritated the scar tissue from the…
Best place to have port installed ... general question
Any suggestions ??? Meeting with onc tomorrow. Thank you, Vicki Sam
chatroom
i feel silly for aking but i can't get into chatroom. any help please it says if not connected in 10 seconds hit connect. thanks
Thursday Funny
FINES On the first day of college, the Dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules: "The female dormitory will be out-of-bounds for all male students, and the male dormitory to the female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time." He continued, "Anybody caught breaking…
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
I've beeen diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer which I understand is quite rare. My Oncologist says Chemo twice a month for a year. He also said that if I missed a treatment, my body would go into shock and I'd die. Has anyone ever heard of Chemo for a year? And dying of shock if you miss a treatment? I'm getting…
You guys are a blessing!
Just want to tell you all that your responses to my (test results) post have meant so very much to me. I was overwhelmed and teary eyed as I read your congratulations. You guys are such an incredible group of brave, strong, caring, funny, and loving women. I feel that if there was one blessing that came from my cancer it…
attention Rague
I go throught the VA also, please let me know it there are any questions or concerns that you might have, i am a source of info when it come to them tj
chat all by myself
i am sitting in chat all by myself come join me
ACS or Koman
I am wanting to attend a b/c fundraiser and I need your input and help. I know that ACS does a great deal for individuals and groups that need help and the Koman seems focused on research. Do I have that right? If you have participated in these events, would you please let me know which one you liked best, or what your…
hi
Finally! Girls who I can schmooze with who don't freeze the minute they remember I've been diagnosed with breast cancer. I was diagnosed on Aug. 12th - got the news by phone in the parking lot of Lowe's, but that was my fault, not the radiologist, the day before school inservice started. I was a wreck, but couldn't afford…
How do I know I have the best doctors
Hi Ladies, I went back to the surgeon today and she set me up with an oncologist, plastic surgeon,and radiation oncologist. I just met this surgeon and she is hooking me up with these other doctors that I need to depend on to save my life. How on earth do I know if I am choosing the best doctors? We live in Raleigh, NC and…
Breast cancer spread to the spine and stomach.
My mom survived breast cancer 10 years ago. This April cancer was found on her spine. She was given radiation, shots of zometa, and some physical therapy. She only walks with assistance to use the bathroom. They past two weeks she had been getting sick to the point now she cannot keep anything down and has not had any…
I just took a jog
I am so excited!!! I just finished ac 2 wks ago and am just about to start taxol/herceptin. I took my 10 month old golden retriever puppy out for his 2 mile walk and decided to jog 1/2 of it!!! And I actually did it!!! I havent jogged since april before I was diagnosed and to be honest I have been afraid to try cuz I didnt…
Nicloe is out of Sugery
(This is Nicoles Husband, she asked me to update everyone) Nicole hade her Mastectomy today, everything went well even her recostruction. The best news of the day was that the lymphnode biopsy came back clean. And weve heard from two doctors that she wont need chemo, (though we havent comfirmed that with the "chief"…
TO ALL MY SISTERS
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING ME THROUGH THIS IT ALL HAPPENED SO QUICK MY ONKO TEST WAS 1 I START RADIATION MONDAY AND NO TAMOXIFIN YOU GIRLS ARE ALL HEROS TO ME IM SURE GOD IS SMILING ON YOU ALL AND SO PROUD OF YOU I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ALL MY STRENGTH I HAVE IS BECAUSE OF YOU ALL YOU HAVE HELPED ME THROUGH…
Hi All
Hi Everyone , 2 Questions one is that after 4 ac treatments and 1 taxol my count was too low for my next treatment. I was so upset!! I have 3 left and just want to get them done with. I feel like a whimp that my count is too low after 5 treatments has this happened to any one else with just that amount or about the same…
Another computer tip
I have another computer tip that some may not know. I used to open up a message and then go back to see if there were any new answers to any threads and it was time consuming but figured if you just hit the refresh button then if there were new comments to threads then you would not have to open a thread and then back out…
*TINKERBELL*
Ok, who likes tinkerbell? And, who gets nervous seeing her try to get thru that darn keyhole? I wish there was some way I could slow her down. She does go fast! LOL And, will there be a Day 2? Followed by Day??????????? Stay tuned folks! L e x ♥
Leg Fatigue
Hi, All - I'm 5 months out of chemo (ACT) and am still experiencing awful leg tiredness especially when I bend over to do something. Is this normal? Thanks, TJ

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