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Breast Cancer

Archives for September 2009

A BIG HINT FOR THE SITE
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Just checking in
Hi there everyone, this is me just checking in after a week so thay you know that I am ok. I am still working on the issues that need to be dealt with, but did not want you to worry. Yes I have been spotted by a few of you on fb, and I still check my email here daily. No I have not been keeping up with what is going on…
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Hi everyone. I had my sentinel lymph node biopsy yesterday and wanted to post my experience in case anyone out there is preparing for one. I realize that each hospital may have differing procedures, but hopefully my description will provide enough information so there are no surprises. After registering and getting hooked…
Any stage IIIC survivors out there?
Hi everyone, I just joined this group and would love to hear from stage IIIC survivors out there. I was diagnosed in February, had chemotherapy and then a bilateral mastectomy on Aug 12th. My path report showed no more tumor in the breast (I started out with a 12x10cm) but 11/13 nodes were still found positive with…
housekeeping!
My house looks like a bomb blew up in it! does anyone else have trouble keeping up with everything? I wasn't that great at keeping things neat before chemo!
How to do move and shake
I went to Whateverlife.com and followed these directions - copied and pasted below : I want to add IMAGES to my heroe's, about me, interests, etc. section! ^ One of my most popular questions. Okay, so you want to add an image[s] to your myspace page? 1.) Go to Photobucket.com 1a.) Sign up if you don't have an account…
Movin and Shakin
I think I've got it figured out. Whew, it has taken me untold hours. This post will tell. I chose this because I have no idea what the letters stand for. Help! xoxoxoxo Lynn
UNBEATABLE! --- The BC Musical (now with working link)
Yeah, I know it's a pretty weird premise. A musical about BC? But if you go to www.unbeatablemusical.com you will find just that. Lisa and I have not yet been to see it (UNBEATABLE! opens in St. Louis on October 15), but her radiation oncologist, Dr. Taylor has. She thinks it is awesome, uplifting, and even a laugh riot at…
your imput please about chemo treatments.
Hi everyone.I posted this question last night and I don,t see it.so I will try again.I will be starting Chemo in 2weeks.My dr. has not told me much about it.She will hopefully when I go in for my first treatment.so I am wondering if some of you would tell me about the Chemo.Should I have a prescripion for the nausia med.…
Tamoxifen and anti-depressants
For the newbies ... there's been a great deal of discussion lately concerning tamoxifen and anti-depressants being taken together. It seems that the latest research indicates that many (most?) anti-depressants should NOT be taken with tamoxifen because it lessens the effect of tamoxifen. Well... it's "time" for me to start…
(((( TraceyT )))) Happy Birthday!!!!
Tracey.... Happy Happy Birthday... I hope you have a wonderful day!!! Welcome to the land of 40's.... Hope you your day is filled with only good things!!! P.S.... are we having cake??? ♥ & hugs, ~T
Jack and Jill went up the hill
Jack was going to be married to Jill, so his father sat him down for a little fireside chat..... He said "Jack, let me tell you something. On my wedding night in our honeymoon suite, I took off my pants and handed them to your mother, and said, 'Here, try these on.' "So, she did and said, 'These are too big, I can't wear…
peggy day 5
hershey called down where i was getting my radiation and got me new oncologist i clicked with him didnt like my other did not explain enough went well assured me this infection was normal 4 to eight weeks after surgery will be gone in a week if not i will go to hershey but i told this dr i wil trust him and give him…
Disapointment
This time my cancer has metatisized. Now I do not have the support from my husband, since he past away 2 years ago. I have one son, grown and married. Even though my son lives relatively close. I have not seen him or spoke to him since January. How can you cope with this?
Newly diagnosed and preparing for surgery
I was just diagnosed with DCIS, pretty dispersed within my right breast - low grade to high grade. Plan is for single mastectomy. BRCA testing was all negative. Of coure awaiting post surgery pathology reports, but hopeful that this will be it for me and I can look back and say - yeah that happened. Just wanting to connect…
After chemo dry mouth and sensitive tongue what to do??
I went to brush my teeth and the toothpaste burnt my tongue. Today I feel like cotton mouth this happen to anyone???I seem to have a new side effect everyday.
Okay - sorry
I have been reposting that info only because I thought they deleted it and who knows if anyone read it. I don't sell anything, just wondering if anyone else knew the benefits of these things. I had stage IV cancer and this is how I got rid of it. I just thought maybe someone is looking for some help as well. I certainly…
chemo
Hi,i will be starting Chemo in 2weeks.I am curios.I have been reading where you have to be careful with about germs and people with colds and such.My dr. I am sure will tell me allthis when i go for treatments.But if some of you will tell me what to exspect.I know everyone is different with it I hear.do you feel any…
missing my dad
this poem written for my dad by his grandchildren. So touching and so sweet. It has now been three years in August since his passing and he has been in my thoughts more than ever lately, so I wanted to share. The original poem was put on a pdf and there was a picture of him with each of his four grandchildren in each…
Day 5 of Sue's Rads
Wow, 5 days has gone by already. This has gone really fast so far. I hope it doesn't drag bad towards the end. Today we got there a little early and we got to sit in the waiting room longer and we got to talk to some of the patients. The throat cancer lady is so nice. Her hubby wasn't there at the moment, so, she freely…
free phone for real
Guys, i wanted to let you in on some info that i think is great. I dont want anyone to think im abusing the system or anything, but want to tell you all something. I was working right before i was diagnosed and have always worked hard. I lost my job two weeks before i found out about my bc, so its been rough for a few…
Day 34 of Pammy's Rads
Hey....OK, I am celebrating!! Are you with me????? My tech said, "ok. go have a good time! You have ONE left!! You soooooo deserve it!! And it's a holiday weekend!! (I just Love her!!) Well, let me tell you.....I AM CELEBRATING!!!! I know, you expected this kind of excitment on the last day....but....go fiqure...two…
Oncologist appt. today - one step back....
Back from the oncologist appointment today with a small setback: Although my margins were clean and they removed all the cancer, it was within .1 mm of my chest wall (there is a decimal in front of the one). The oncologist said I had basically three choices: 1. Do nothing and hope the cancer doesn't end up coming back…
Update on blue node tracer dye reaction
Thought I'd post now that I have found out what caused the feverish lumps, bumps, swelling and so on at the 4 tracer injection sites in my right breast. I am allergic to Sulfa, and there is sulfa in the compound they use, called Sulfur, somehow it was missed, I did have it listed on my drug allergies list, but I fell thru…
Wishing Everyone A Happy, Safe and Fun Labor Day Weekend!
I just want to wish everyone on the board and all of your family and friends, a super fantastic fun filled Labor Day weekend! Hugs, Diane ♥
Port installed Thursday, inside my right upper arm ... I am in extreme pain
Ibuprofen is my friend, however, it does not stop the pain when I walk, grab for anything with my right arm. My port brushes against my clothing when walking .. I am right handed so ... perhaps I am using my arm more than I should? Inside upper arm .. is this a regular/normal placement? My onc suggested this site. Did I…
Will they delete this one too?
Did you know you can help your body heal? Feel better? Make it another day. I want to share that with you. Here is more information on how the stuff I'm doing works. Here's the science of it... This was in response to a question I got about it being scientific or not. How does it work? Liquid Chlorophyll - Chlorophyll is…
Is There Anyone Here That is NOT Taking Hormone Therapy?
I was just wondering if some of you bc survivors have decided to not take tamoxifen or any of the other hormone therapy pills that are prescribed for our treatment, if we are ER and PR+. And, if you aren't taking it, what made you come to that decision? And, how many of you started it, and, then stopped because of side…
Thinking of all of you..
Over the last week, I haven’t been as active a participant on the boards, but rather I have been watching in silence, the words that have been shared back and forth. I have read the celebrations, the jokes, the encouragement and the sheer beauty of friendship. Taking time to be silent and still, I have gained so very…
Aromasin
Breast-metastic to bone 3/99 - 12/99 Tamoxifen to femara and now with markers going up Aromasin. Anyone have any feedback on this drug? Three days into it and not feeling the greatest, none of the others effected me this one seems to be. Would appreciate any feedback...Thanks jcs

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