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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2009

Waiting.....again
for the office manager at my oncologists office to call me back and tell me if I have chemo tomorrow, as planned, or not. See, they didn't get a decision from the funding place yet as to if they will help with the chemo costs so they can't order the medicine until they know they are going to get paid. My share is $800 and…
Starting "Vacation" tomorrow
Well, here I go again...surgery tomorrow to redo my implants due to the rippling. I was so much more excited last time with just the thought of shedding those rock hard expanders. Now I'm nervous just praying that the second time is a charm. My previous motto was "this is not a dress rehearsal so please get it right!". As…
Ok this may seem a little strange
Ok sisters don't start about when I post it is always a little strange. Anyway, I had my lumpdectomy and lymphnode dicetion last October, this is where it gets strange, I noticed about a week ago that my bad breast is heavier then my good breast, . Now when I had my surgery they took out a huge piece of it and there is no…
Wig or scarves???
I feel kind of bad posting this type of question when there are so many other important aspects of this disease but here goes. I probably have a week or so before I lost my hair and was just wondering what some of you out there have used...a wig or scarves? I've read some comments that wigs are hot, itchy, etc and that…
prayers, blessings, and huggs to everyone
Hi! have not been on in a while after my bilat with nodes on both sides on 7/23/09 had problems with my expander (plastics) after surg. Went back in and had another surg on 8/13/09 they removed the expander said it was contaminated. my poor daughter had to start school the nexy day ( her last year) other then that doin…
Tips For The Hospital
Hello All! I know that the hospital is the last thing anyone wants to think about, it is the inevitable place that the medical procedures have to happen....but I just wanted to pass along a tip that I used while my mother (Calleen is my mom...) was there, that made her get through it a little easier. We all know how hard…
another biopsy
well its been abt 4.5 yrs since i had bc on right (2005). In 2006 felt lump on left ended up being a papilloma but i didnt hv it remove just keptd eye on it last yr it grew to 1 cm. since i been having a lot of health scares this year i have been very nervous abt this lump well anyway i finally had mt yr mammo and us…
Stopping Treatment - What will happen?
Ok, so I need some help with this. My mother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of June. Had a lumpectomy to remove the tumor along with lymph nodes under her arm. She's had all her tests and so far we've been told that the cancer hasn't spread. She just started her chemo treatments on 8/7/09 and will been…
newely diagnosed
i am new to all this i dropped a 30 lb weight on my right brease in april went to dr said hematoma was still sore in june my hubby and i drove to hershey medical and was diagnosed and had surgery all in a moth what a roller coaster ride this had not spread anywhere no lymph node now i have 2 weeks of radiatin sratig sept 1…
Some good news
My nurse practitioner called today and the mole is nothing to worry about, my urine tests were good, my blood tests (for diabetes) could be a little better but they are not bad. She also said that they tried to call to schedule the ultrasound but they had the wrong phone number. She gave them the correct phone number and…
this has nothing to do with cancer, but...
This has nothing to do with cancer, but I still need support: while I was in the midst of my cancer treatment, my mother died of lung cancer in Sept. Two of my sisters are the legal executors of my parents' will (my father died in 2005). Well, my parents' appartment is finally being sold and the personal effects are going…
I just cannot go on anymore.....
I had three great days, but now I feel like crap! My back is aching and I feel bloaty. I see my oncologist tomorrow, I am certain of stopping the chemo. Love you all!! Carlie
Had bone scan today & then more x-rays
after the bone scan was completed, the film was sent to the radiologist, who then ordered more regular x-rays. Is this normal procedure? or should I be concerned that s/he saw something suspicious? Or maybe there was just some areas that didn't show up clear on the scan? I would appreciate some input from anyone who has…
HONORING MY MOM
I mentioned this in another thread but decided to give it it's own space. Today is the anniversary of the loss of my Mother, a wonderful woman. If you are interested I wrote a tribute to her which can be found in the expressions gallery or in the blog section on my page her at CSN. By best to all my sister's in pink! Hugs,…
new comer
hello
Anyone on taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin for their chemo?
I haven't started chemo yet. Did anyone have many side effects from this and when did the side effects start? Day 1,2.or ???? I'm worried about my heart with the herception did anyone have problems? thanks
married
married 36 years to day
Treatment Plan: Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro...
Morning All, A hearty thank you for your well wishes and prayers. Much appreciated! I meet with my oncologist, Dr. Chan, and was told I'd be receiving chemo, radiation, Hercepin and Tamoxifen. Am scheduling for a port and other stuff. As they say, one step at a time. Have a prescription for a wig, among other things! Might…
I've been eating non stop since receiving my diagnosis .. Is this normal ?
I can not stop eating, or crying since receiving my diagnosis. Does this get any better?? Also, my sleep pattern is crazy .. napping during the day ? Normal, or it is stress related?
PLEASE HELP I AM FEELING REALLY DOWN TODAY.
HI,I WOKE UP THIS MORNING WITH THE PHONE RINGING FROM THE HOSPITAL THAT I AM TO GET MY PET SCAN DONE TOMORROW.I DIDN,T GET TO THE PHONE IN TIME.SHE LEFT A MESSAGE FOR ME TO CALL THIS OTHER WOMEN BECAUSE MY INSURANCE WON,T PAY FOR THE PET SCAN.I DIDN,T THINK IT WOULD,BUT AT THE SAME TIME I KNOW I NEED THIS TEST.THEN A FEW…
Back Off of Chatroom!
Is this a comedy show or what! I got on chatroom yesterday for the first time in months. I noticed some problems with my microsoft office, but thought nothing of it (an error message kept coming up when I tried to print off anything). Today it still didn't work and automatically "fixed" itself after performing diagnostics.…
scared
i have just had breast cancer operation , lyhmph nodes came back with cancer..stage 3. they want me to take a test where they put radation thru my veins..i have cancelled twice scared of reaction.dont know how i am going to do chemo if i cant even do that. first visit to cancer center wed aug 19, to find out when i start.
Hope everyone had a good weekend
My sister has a dr appointment on Wed to draw blood and see where her platelet count is and the red and white cell count. Had a tuff weekend. she was not feeling too good. seems better now. She has decided to do the chemo until she can't take anymore. Next chemo will be around Labor day. We have lots of rain coming in…
Any people with chemo induce cardiomyopathy
Was wondering if there was anyone with chemo induce cardiomyopathy and what the cardiologist suggested. Thanks, Margo
sitting in chatt
all by myself, in chat, come play with me i am so bored i'm starting to talk to myself
St. Joseph's appt'mt - Wed. 8/19 .. Breast cancer surgeron // what questions do you wish you would o
8/10/09 .. Left breast lumpectomy .. resulted with 'extensive high grade intraductal carcinoma in situ solid tume, and comedo type. Her2 .. positive. size: 3.0 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm 8/14/09.. General surgeon gave me this diagnosis: 1 year chemo, recommendation of mac'tmy. 8/15/09.. Joined ACS website .. comments posted gave me…
scalp irritation
I have a question for everyone. I have had 2 rounds of taxotere/carboplatin plus herceptin. Now I have weird pimple like things on my scalp that are really itchy! Has anyone else had this? Suggestions? I am going to the dr tomorrow and will ask there for sure! Thanks!
ixempra and avastin side effects
I have stage IV breast cancer and I am participating in a study where I receive ixempra and avastin once a week for three weeks, then one week off. I just finished the second round and I am having the worst week yet of side effects. I anticipated some side effects being cumulative in effect, but not stuff like diarhea,…
Update on Chest Spasms
Well after a lot of tests have been run it turns out that the massive spasms running from my arm to my chest and outward are all tied into the lymphedema. I had an MRI of my neck, spine and shoulder area and it showed damage to some of the disc's and tendons in my neck. According to my neurologist this is all due to the…
A BIG THANK YOU .. to my new sisterhood --- from new cancer victim - mother of 2 - Corona, CA
I have cried and LAUGHED thru many of breast cancer postings these past 2 days. I am in awe of your love and consideration. And to think, that so many of you, took the time out of your busy days, to respond to me and my ramblings .. little old me, a newbie to the site. A HEART FELT ---THANK YOU !!!! :-000))) Vicki

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