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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2009

surgery & treatment indecision
Hi there, I am new to this stuff, so please bear with me. I was diagnosed with BC at the end of July 2009. I have invasive cancer and the tumor is very close to the chest wall, though it is only 1 centimeter. I had appointments with a surgeon, plastic surgeon and oncologist. I was told that if I had a lumpectomy that I…
Caring Strangers
I sit here trying to type with tears in my eyes. My daughter stopped by this evening with a card from her co-workers. I opened it and there was money to help pay for some of our medical expenses. I broke down in tears to think that complete strangers would have a raffle just for me. Words can't even say how I feel. Just…
MRI results
I received the results yesterday from my yearly MRI on thursday. And, it is normal! After this and my good bone scan in June, what more could I ask for? My thoughts are with all those who are currently awaiting test results. May yours also be "normal". Eileen
AWESOME WEEKEND!
So, the world still sucks cuz I have cancer. BUT I have great friends who took me on a trip to Destin, FL and it was so great! We didn't do much but I spent about 5 hours bobbing around in the ocean and tanning and in the ocean and well you get it. We went out to eat @ a place that had live gators, held a baby one, took…
I'm Baaaack
Hey, Gang, Hope everyone is moving forward with all testing, surgeries, chemo, and radiation. And to those who are surviors - I hope you all are still rocking on. Sorry I have been away. I have been working to straighten out more insurance issues. This time my chemo center did not submit the necessary paperwork. No…
Back From Trip
My weekend trip turned into a week long trip! We drove up the coast all the way to Sonoma. It was very relaxing and wonderful! My husband drove the entire time and I just sat back and enjoyed! I grew up in Southern Calif but never had been further North than Fresno, and never had been on a Northern costal drive! We stopped…
Smoking
Has anyone who has had a mastectomy and reconstruction still smoke? Anything happen? Lorie
Board question: CAPS?
This may be an ignorant question, so my apologies in advance: I'm wondering why some of you write your posts in ALL CAPS? I myself find it very difficult to read long stretches of text in all caps, but I'm new to message boards, so there may be a reason I'm not aware of? Would just be curious to know. Traci
A small victory for my head
I had my first chemo (Taxotere/Cytoxan) almost 3 weeks ago. Around 12 days afterwards, I started to notice a little hair falling; by day 16, it was coming out in clumps in my hand. My hair was already very short -- but, when I started finding (my own) hair in my food when I ate, I decided enough was enough. So, this past…
Whirlwinds
Routine mamogram 8/11, diagnosed 8/14.A quick trip to Mo to see daughter who is expecting twin boys and my help in November.Really fun trip with my other daughters and 5 grands.Home 8/19, appointment with surgeon 8/21, scheduled bilateral mastectomy 8/27. Things are still sinking in, trying to read all info out there.…
Finding a little humor in the midst of chaos..
So, I had my MRI needle guided biopsy of that area near the chest wall Thursday (which I might add is the least dignified positioning.. and there is no lady like way to get into position)... They followed up this wonderful procedure with a mammogram of that breast... as if to add insult to injury... and don't you know last…
chemo week for me
I have my chemo on weds and I am already getting cranky! It is round 3 of 6 for me so I should be happy that I am going to be halfway through, but it just seems like I am finally feeling better when I have to go again. I know it's working, the dr has said it is, but I just wanna curl up and stay home! Maybe it's because we…
(((((((((((( 50' Woman HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ))))))))))))))
♫ Happy Birthday to you ♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪ ♫ Happy Birthday Dear Chenheart ♪ ♫ Happy Birthday to you!!!! ♪ ♫ I hope your day is filled with wonderful unexpected surprises!!! ~Cheers, ♥ & hugs, ~T
A couple of Sunday laughs
ANSWER MY PRAYER--PLEASE Jonathan, the Vicar's very young son asked his father, 'Daddy, I notice every Sunday morning when you first climb into the pulpit to give your sermon, you bow your head for a moment. What are you doing?' The father answered, 'I'm asking the Lord to give me a good sermon.' Jonathan inquired, 'Then…
everything hit me today
LAST NIGHT I WOKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT CRYING AND I WAS SLEEPING I JUST LOST IT .I WENT FROM BEING HEALTHY TO HAVING CANCER ,SURGERY AND NOW RADIATION,AND ALL THESE DRS VISITS RESEARCH ETC I HAVE REALLY TRIED TO BE STRONG MY SON WAS DIAGNOSED WIT AUTISIM WHEN HE WAS 2 HE IS 21 AND GOING TO COLLEGE I…
Agencies that help with copays.......
A couple of you have asked for the names and numbers of the groups I used so I thought I'd post it in a new thread. I have three numbers and the first one is the foundation that helped me. The criteria were that you had to have insurance but it didn't pay all of the bill, there's a certain income criteria (don't know what…
Sorry I took so long to get back
I'm sorry I didn't get back here. I had my surgery on July30. They did a mastectomy and true, a lot of the pain I had before is gone. I was soooooo down these past few weeks, I just kind of shut myself off from everyone. I know I shouldn't do that. My tests came back clear, no cancer. When I was first diagnosed with…
Got my scarf from Laurie.....
it is so beautiful. It also was such a nice package to open with an added surprise inside (don't want to spoil it for anyone else). http://www.franceluxe.com/c/headwraps/It's+A+Wrap.html Here is the link but if you prefer to just go to www.franceluxe.com and hit good wishes up in the corner and it will explain how to get…
Here's Whats Been Up With Me
Well my bc buddies let me tell you about my past 5 weeks, I have been down and out due to abdominal pain that has been zapping me of my energy and disposition. I tell you this because I now have answers so I do not have to worry you all unduly. I was quite frustrated as I dealt with this pain and could not get my GP to do…
new here but not to breast cancer
I just was wandering the internet one night and found this board. I am somewhat leery of too many sites as I tend to get anxious. I have already posted on some questions here and learned some interesting things. For EX" will need to discuss my lexapro as I will eventually be on tamoxifen. I was dx 15 years ago, age 34 stg…
Taxol with herceptin
Hi Everyone, I am new in this board. My mom was diagnosed on July 27th with Breast Cancer Stage 3C. She had her first chemo (Taxol 80 mg/m2 with Herceptin) last Tuesday and will be on for 12 weeks. Can you give me some advice on: 1. Side effects of Taxol/herceptin 2. What to expect 3. Best way to help her Should she…
GOOD NEWS.GOOD NEWS
HI,THE LAST POST I DID I DIDN,T KNOW IF I WAS GOING TO GET MY PET SCAN DONE BECAUSE THE INSURANCE WON,T PAY FOR IT.I HAD TO FILL OUT FOR FINACIAL AID AND THEY ARE GOING TO COVER SOME OF IT.AND I GOT MY RESULTS FROM THE PET SCAN AND IT IS NEGATIVE.THANK GOD.I AM WAITING FOR ONE MORE TEST RESULT.AND I WILL KNOW IF I NEED…
reconstruction
Hi everyone, I am new to the discussion boards(written one time before)I am 54 years old. I had my masectomy(right side)on june 29 2009. I had a small focus of infiltrating ductal carcinoma 0.2 cm grade 1. Extensive ductal carcinoma in situ - low grade. Rare carcinoma-associated microcalcifications. No vascular invasion 3…
Being Flakey
Hi everyone. I know that I have not been posting very much of late and when I have it has been brief and not very imformative or funny or any of that stuff. To be honest I am just going through a down period, you know feeling sorry for myself, and being bored out of my mind at the same time, not a good combination. I am…
RE's Tribute to her Mom
RE, I have tried three times to reply to your tribute to your Mom thread, and the system just isn't allowing me to do so. I didn't want this beautiful story to go unnoticed, so am doing so by separate thread. (The last time I tried to reply, my reply appeared on the thread, but under the name of ALEXIS!....along with her…
Taking Arimidex with Reclast or Zometa
I am a 6 year breast cancer survivor. I have just recently finished taking 5 years of a anti-cancer drug called fareston. Now my oncologist is suggesting I start a new drug called reclast or zometa. I have read all the possible side effects, etc. and I need to know if anyone has taken either of these drugs and how they…
How do i help my daughter
I need advice on help with my poor baby girl. She is actually 11, but still my baby. She is a big mamas girl and now is constantly worried about me. She keeps telling me she doesnt want me to die. I am trying to reasure her and tell her im not going to, but i dont know what else to say. She cries alot now because ive…
Financial problems: Hospital and chemotherapy bills,
Balance billing: the hospital and Chemotherapy office want the difference between billing charges and amounts allowed and paid by my insurance. My outstanding balance $30,00. How can I safe myself from the bankruptcy? All suggestions are welcome
LTD denial
I am a cancer survivor; I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3 about at the age of 46. Over the past 12 months I had four surgeries, six chemotherapy treatments, 8 weeks of radiation and currently on hormone therapy. During my cancer treatments I was on Short Term Disability paid by my employer. After I exceeded my…
Newbie on Board...countdown to Mastectomy!!!
Hi everyone!! My name is Laura and I have breast cancer!! So..this is my first time posting on any "cancer" related website. I was DX on March 13, 2009. Yep...St. Patty's day! What really sucks is that I'm Irish! Yep...long, red, curly, thick hair...oh wait... that's in the drawer in the bathroom! Still...I'm not going to…

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