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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2009

Claudia? (chenheart)
Anybody heard from her tests?
swallowing
I have had three treatments of A/C. I have been burping and having strange sensation swallowing. Anyone else have this?
ONCO TEST AND RADIATION
MY DR FROM HERSHEY CALLED ME AT 8 AM WITH ONCO TEST IT WAS 1 IWAS SO HAPPY NO CHEMO JUST RADIATION BUT DR SAID 6 WEEKS NO 1 WEEK 2 TIMES A DAY HE DIDNT WANT ME TO BE GINNY PIG FOR THIS STUDY NOT ENOUGH IN FO YET BUT IM OKAY WITH THAT NO TAMOXIFIN AS OF YET HE HASNT DECIDED WANTED TO SHARE GOOD NEWS AS ALWAYS THANK YOU…
young vs old
ready to start treatment, have to pick a surgeon, young vs old, leaning on the experience one, chemo first, then surgery, gives us time to decide on keeping original equipment [might not have a choice], or installing the rebuilt stuff, just want to be healthy again love you all
Dr. Nancy sklarin, Dr. George Raptis, Dr. Robert Gelfand, Dr. Anne Moore, Dr. Paula Klein
My sister is newly diagnosed and is considering these doctors. Has anyone had any experience with any of these doctors that they could share? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!
Day 26 of Pammy's Rads
Owwwww.....Yikes!! (I'm practicing! It's not quite THAT bad yet!). Today I did find out that my simulation will be on Thursday, which means Boosters start on Friday. Yeah....woohoo, getting close. I also was asked to go without a bra from here on out (this will feel really weird!) and I was given instructions for a "soak"…
creampuff91344 Tribute to her beautiful Daughter
I did not want this to be missed and lost in another thread so I am opening a new one here. Judy has posted her tribute to her lovely daughter in the Expressions Gallery, if you get a moment check it out, she was quite a courageous young lady. Judy thank you for sharing her with us, I am honored. RE
Finally.. the "Pass Go" card... Wha Hooo!
Well it's final.. the onco dr. had them run the pathology test twice... "negative for carcinoma"...then he carried it down to the Radiologists.. (he was so apologetic for having to put me through this yet again...) I am so relieved and happy... I will be having my simulation for radiation on Sept. 1st... and about a week…
About the blood in incision area.
Hi everyone, This is just an up-date on me. I went again yesterday and they drew more blood out of the chest area. I had a tube put back in but only lasted 2 days and it fell out so the doctor is trying not to have to put it back in. But she said yesterday that if it fills back up by Thursday I will have to have the drain…
Funny for Tuesday
I was in the pub yesterday when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to fart. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my farts with the beat. After a couple of songs, I started to feel better. I finished my pint and noticed that everybody was staring at me. Then I suddenly remembered that I was listening to my…
start DD AC chemo friday,a couple of questions
first i want to thank you all for all your support , god bless all..i like to know how it feels when the chemo is first going thru your veins, i live alone i have a girlfriend that will stay with me at my place the first night of chemo, she has a husband and child at home or should i go to my 75 year old ma ( you wouldnt…
MY MOTHER'S BREAST CANCER STORY (Ahmet Yurdadoğan calling from the TURKEY's trabzon pro
Hİ FROM TURKEY. MY NAME İS AHMET YURDADOĞAN . İM TURKİSH AND İM LİVİNG BLACK SEA COAST(İN TRABZON) CİTY). MY MOTHER İS A BREAST CANCER SURVİVOR AND HER NAME İS: MENŞURE MY FELLOW FRİENDS TODAY İ WANNA TALK ABOUT MY MOTHER'S STORY. MY MOTHER NEARLY 7 YEARS AGO LOST TWO CHEST (İN SAME OPERATİON). BECAUSE BREAST CANCER WAS İN…
Diagnosed Today.....
Hi, My name is Carolyn and I was just diagnosed with well differentiated invasive ductal breast cancer today. I am still reeling from the death of my mother 3 weeks ago, and today I got the positive test results that we all dread. The hardest part of today was telling my 2 sons, 18 and 20, which broke my heart. Of course I…
good news
my port is out my tests are in all is good test came back great almost to years out. I dont have to go back onc for 6 mons
Day 25 of Pammy's Rads
Well, quite an informative visit today! My regular tech was off, so to make conversation with the other one, I mentioned that I will be starting my boosters Friday. Now, what ever made me think that all they did was shrink the light beam down to a smaller area, is beyond me. That of course would be way to simple! That is…
How do i add a picture to my page please?
I keep trying to add picture to my page and its not doing it.
Does your oncologist treat disease or patient?
Does your oncologist treat disease or patient? Mine is a good scientist who is fighting with cancer cells, but often overlooks the patient. If you have similar problem you need to find a good Primary/Internal care physician to help you going through Chemo side effects and rehabilitation after treatments.
CLUBS/Associations etc...Cummon, fess up!
OK, In here we have the DBs, Daft Sods, Pets of Daft Sods, and several other clubs... Now, Here's the question?????? What other clubs/associations are you all members off...? This could be a shocking revelation. I will admit to being an associate member of the British Horse Society. the British Driving Society. The Church…
Surgery tomorrow
Well, tomorrow is the big day. I have the best plastic surgeon in the world doing my DIEP flap surgery in the morning. I was quite nervous this morning, until I saw him in the office. He is such an amazing person as well as an excellent doctor so he was able to put me at ease in a matter of minutes. Surgery will take about…
femara, arimedex, tamoxifen - now what?
Hello! I'm 5 years out from mastectomy(chemo & rads too!) I've taken Femara and Arimidex but had to quit both because of pain. Currently on tamoxifen, but will be talking to onc about quitting it too - can't tolerate the fatigue - I had more energy on chemo! What's left on the menu for follow up meds? thanks! j.d.
Extreme faction of the Daft Sods
The Rantin Crazed Flakos is a splinter group of the Daft Sods, it is fully exceptable to be a member of both groups, the Flakos are mainly here for when one feels way pass Daft and down right Flaky. We will be offering classes: 1) in Being flaky 2) classes in how to use it to your best advantage 3) how and when to rant…
Hello to everyone and a question!
New to the boards today YAY! Hello Everyone! And now the question: I'm going to be starting chemo soon, getting my port tomorrow. I went and got my hair cut off because they say short hair may last longer. My hairdresser told me something about a cold cap, or a freezeing cap? That may help with hair loss. Has anyone heard…
Marcia, Stef, Melanie, Jackie, Jan, Edna, Laura, Taleena, Julia, & 4slurpee........Greastest Losers!
Looks like we all missed posting for last week!! We are now in the home stretch!! This is our last week and we will have a winner!! My son has been walking my butt off!! Ok, not really, my butt is still there......but I have made some progress. Yippee!! Amazing what a difference a little exercise can make! I still hate it,…
"Vacation" update
Last Thursday was day one of "vacation". I had my silicone implants removed due to rippling and some capsulary issues and redone. The Dr tried using a larger implant to help minimize the rippling. This meant the skin has been stretched more so naturally more tender, especially under the armpits. Ice packs are my friend. I…
What a fantastic week-end!
Good Morning, My husband and I had a fantastic week-end! We are exhausted, since we were on the go the entire time and my husband has the blisters on feet to prove it. We arrived in Chicago and took a shuttle to Evanston (the shuttle was the only part of our week-end get-away that was disappointing). Our driver was a crazy…
ADDING PICTURE
HELP PLEASE,HOW DO I ADD A PICTURE.I WANT TO SHOW YOU MY NEW PUPPY.THANK YOU. PAT.
Good Morning
HI EVERYONE.I WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT I GOT A NEW PUPPY.HER NAME IS PATCHES.SHE IS ADORABLE.IF ANY OF YOU SEEN MY POST TWO WKS. AGO MY DOG I HAD FOR 12YRS. PASSED.THAT WAS A HARD WEEK.I DIDN,T THINK I WOULD GET A NEW ONE THIS SOON.BUT ME AND MY HUSBAND WENT TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS LITTLE GIRL.I PUT…
A couple of Laughs for Monday
ARRESTING TIME A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. 'But officer, 'the man began, 'I can explain.' 'Quiet!' snapped the officer.' I'm going to let you spend the night in jail until the chief gets back.' 'But, officer, I just wanted to say, ' 'And I said be quiet! you're…
Barium nightcap
Tomorrow morning I am scheduled for a CT SCAN. I had to force myself to stay awake until 10pm, in order to drink 15 oz of barium sulfate. Tomorrow morning, I'll have another equal portion for breakfast. For my sisters in pink, who may have to use this liquid, the description says "pleasantly flavored", and actually, it's…
How do You Tell a 9 Year Old about Cancer...
Evening All, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on June 2009. I will be starting chemo on September 10th. My 9 year old daughter does not know about my situation. My husband and I know we must tell her something as she will suspect something isn't right when my hair starts to fall out. Would truly appreciate hearing from…

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