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Breast Cancer

Archives for September 2009

met another survivor today!
This morning my husband and I went out and did something we have never done before- Yard Sale-ing! We found what we were looking for early. We decided to keep shopping just for something to do when we ran across a sign that said "yard sale for the cure" so of course we made our way over to it. When we arrived a woman came…
is anyone taking part in the clinical trail with Bondronat or equivalant
I was just wondering if anyone out there is taking part in this clinical trail. Its a 3 year trail using these drugs to see if there is benefit to preventing bone mets. Just wanted to know what you guys thought of the trail... I am only 2 months into the trail.
Delay yet again...
Morning All, Am feeling a bit antsy as I have been told by my oncologist, yet again, they might have to delay my chemo start up date on a account of a skin infection that developed on my lumpectomy incision. Note to others... don't go to the gym even though the doctor clears you ready for exercise. I was on an antibiotic,…
Where you at?
We did this about a month ago, but we've welcomed so many newbies to the board since then that I thought it would be nice to find out where all of you are typing from! So...where you at? I'm in Los Angeles (born and raised), in the San Fernando Valley. Traci
DO NOT CLICK ON THE THREAD TITLED BREAST CANCER PLEASE - COULD HAVE A VIRUS
Some keep clicking on the flagged posting titled breast cancer and replying to it and it would be best to just let the thread fade away. It could have a virus where you click on it, where it say alzheimer's in blue. So, just avoid it, do not reply to it, and, hopefully a newbie won't click on it with this warning. Just…
Checking In
Hello everyone Just checking in to let you know I was thinking of all of you. Been busy getting ready for Relay For Life. On Aug. 30th, my family hosted a Fashion Show Fund Raiser, very exciting, we raised $2566.00 everyone had a great time and requested to be invited next time. Today is Relay, I have been doing this for 7…
Chemo First?
Had all out tests ready to start chemo before surgery. The tumor is under 5 cm. so we are looking at posibly shrinking it for a better outcome on the lumpectoy. BUT doesn't it seem better to have surgery to know exactly what the lymp nodes are up to? The surgeon and oncolgist don't think so, but the plastic surgeon raised…
Saturday Jokes!
BACKWOODS BABY In the back woods of Arkansas, Mr. Stewart's wife went into labor in the middle of the night, and the doctor was called out to assist in the delivery. To keep the nervous father-to-be busy, the doctor handed him a lantern and said, "Here, hold this high so I can see what I'm doing." Soon, a wee baby boy was…
Phone Numbers For Possible Financial Help
These are 3 of the numbers that Peggy posted awhile back for anyone needing some financial assistance. So, check into them if you need to and let us know what you find out. Health Well Foundation 1-800-675-8416 Patient Access 1-866-316-7263 Patient Advocate Copay Relief 1-866-512-3861 I don't have the Genomic Labs number,…
I am so happy
Hi everyone.I am leaving for my cruise in two days.wow.i took the big step and got my hair cut real short today.Dr. said I would loss it in a short while.So now I don,t have much to loss.And I went to an American Red cross wig bank.And you won,t believe this but they had a wig the same style and color of my hair before I…
Surgery Went Well
Hello my BC sisters. Surgery was yesterday and sentinel node biopsy says it's not there!!! Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. My doc, of course, is sending all samples out to determine if the next step is chemo or not. While I'm sore, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. No visible bruising yet, drains working…
First Chemo Treatment was yesterday
hi everyone..my first dose of chemo was yesterday! This sounds wierd, but I am so glad. I was so done with all the tests, doctors, etc, etc..and I was ready to move on and get rid of this beast inside of me. The nurses and support staff are great and very helpful. They did all they could to make me comfortable. Had a short…
Radiation appts/schedule?
Hi. I have my radiation consultation next Monday morning and I was wondering what to expect when I meet my radiologist. I've been reading the radiation posts and trying to make sense of it all. I'm assuming at the consultation the radiologist will go over my medical records, look at my incisions/scars and tell me about the…
Day 9 of Sue's Rads
Hello Everyone! Almost 2 weeks down! YIPPEE! I am going to just start posting at the end of the week. So, next week will be rads 10 - 14. But, it will be filled with information, fun and maybe some good little tidbits. lol What are tidbits and where did that come from? My Mom always says that. lol Today was busier than…
New and Need Your Advise
I found my lump Feb. 23 and was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a mastectomy on March 10, diagonsed with stage 3A, 5 of 8 lymph nodes positive, and I am Her2+. Started my chemo on April 14, which ended on July 28. Went through the chemo and did not have to postpone any, although I had most of the side effects. Then at…
Starting this up again: WEEKEND PLANS! I desperately want to know!
You guys are great and have made me feel so much better about my bone scan on Monday. I totally forgot to do this last week since I took Friday off. This will hopefully be a quiet weekend for us. It's rainy and chilly in the DC area, so I plan to curl up with my cats and hubby and read my New Yorker magazine (I'm behind…
peggy day 9 and to calleen
went well 2 days off sue hope you did well to god bless everyone here for helping me calleen hope yu ready on your oncotype test i wrote you god bless peggy
My heart goes out to all of you touch in one way or another!
Hi- I am Liz, my sister was diagnosed in May 06 (she is only 46) with Breast Cancer I know it is Stage III or at this point Stage IV. It has not affected her organs as of yet, however it has broken ribs and she has brittle bones. In the last 2 months it seems she is going in and out of hospital more frequently then in the…
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA Best Breast Reconstruction Surgeon
For anyone in Indianapolis looking for a PS for your breast reconstruction... PLEASE make an appointment with DR. CHRISTINE KELLEY at Meridian Plastic Surgery Center, 317-575-0330. She is the BEST! She will take such good care of you...she is an amazing, caring, compassionate, and meticulous plastic surgeon! In December…
Question for K-8 public school teachers
I need to ask you this question as doctors have no idea what a classroom teacher does: they think we are like professors and stand in front of the room and that our duties end when the kids leave for the day or for specials. I am hoping you will give me your opinion as to how “fit” I will be to do all the bending, lifting,…
Bone Scan Schehduled
Well, I finally called for my hip scan and I'm scared to death. I've had a pain in my hip for about two months now and instead of getting better, it's getting worse. It now hurts when I walk or gyrate my hips (like salsa dancing, LOL). It's fine when I'm at rest. My onc. thinks it might be arthritis, but I am fearing the…
Morning sickness and Chemo nausea?
I had my 2nd Neulasta shot yesterday and was talking with the nurse about not having had any nausea at all. She asked me if I got sick at my stomach on fair rides - nope - or how bad morning sickness had been - none at all with either boy. She went on to say that from her experiences (not personal but has been dealing with…
Ok I got a question
Okay Sisters this is my concern. My radiation treatments ended in July. I have already gone through the flaky peeling thing, however my nipple and areola is still flaky peely, esp around the nipple. The parts of the area where the nipple and areola meet is almost raw from so much peeling. So my question is this. Is this…
A man and his duck
A man had a duck and one day noticed that something was wrong with the duck. He took his duck to the vet and said "Please look at my duck, something is wrong with him." The vet checked the duck and said "I'm sorry, this duck is dead." The man said "No, it can't be. I'd like another opinion." The vet motioned and a dog came…
chemo after cruise.
Hi everyone.I will be leaving for my cruise in two days.I am leaving the bad boy Cancer at home and going to have fun.I start treatments 3days after I get home,I have never been on a cruise,been on a plan or ship or different country.A lott of first for me.I so need this right now.I had planned this with my sister and her…
chemo after cruise.
Hi everyone.I will be leaving for my cruise in two days.I am leaving the bad boy Cancer at home and going to have fun.I start treatments 3days after I get home,I have never been on a cruise,been on a plan or ship or different country.A lott of first for me.I so need this right now.I had planned this with my sister and her…
Two tees
On a golf tour in Ireland, Tiger Woods drives his BMW into a petrol station in a remote part of the Irish countryside. The pump attendant, obviously knows nothing about golf, greets him in a typical Irish manner completely unaware of who the golfing pro is. "Top of the mornin' to yer, sir," says the attendant. Tiger nods a…
I got my tattoo's today!
Just wanted to check in, I had my appt with my onco yesterday to get a more detailed report of my oncotype dx test score, and all went well. My score is a 10, and she said if I was to walk away right now and never look back, I would have about a 20-25% chance of reoccurance either in the same breast or else where in my…
Thanks to all of you for helping Corrine & me. I am now out of the picture
My thanks and extreme gratitude to all of you that have provided support and information for me and Corrine. It has been very helpful!! Many of you know of a thread I started about my roommate that had an outbreak of MRSA. I did extensive research on this subject before Corrine's bilateral. After Corrine started chemo, she…
Lymph Nodes
Hello Everyone, I have a ? Actually two. How is it that some of you know that you have cancer in your lymph nodes b/4 surgery? My surgeon said he wouldn't know until surgery. I'm confused. Also, I can't shake this feeling that there's something I'm not being told. It literally keeps me awake sometimes! For instance, I had…

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