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Breast Cancer

Archives for September 2009

Zometa round 1, laid me low
This past Friday I went for my first Zometa infusion. I had to have "training" first, to learn about the possible side affects, and what I can do about them. (Zometa is a drug that is used to strengthen bones against the affects of Femara) It seemed to go very well, and I went out of there feeling very good. I'm thinking…
Days 10 thru 15 of Sue's Rads
Hi all! Like I wrote earlier, I am sorry that I haven't posted, but, I have been sick and just haven't felt like even being on the puter. I know you all missed my posts...lol Ok, maybe a few did, so, here goes. 10- 15 have basically been the same. I get zapped the same amount of times and it takes longer than me…
Herceptin/Cancer Article
There was an interesting article in the Parade Magazine yesterday called Dramatic Breakthroughs in Cancer Treatment. If interested you can go to Parade.com, it's on the first page by Dr. Francis S. Collins
Surgery THEN chemo?
Hola! Ok I have/had a fibroid that went amuck. It was dx 18mo or so. They (radiologist) said " fibroid" back off the caffiene. I did not question anyone (My stupid). My tumor grew from approx. 2.0 x 1.5cm to 5.0 x 3.5cm in 2mos. Needless to say I wanted it off my chest. It was in the 1200 position, high up. It's like I…
I got a question??
Ive read many posts here by women who have a mastectomy then undergo their chemo/radiation or both. What determines to remove then treat or to treat then remove. Ive just began chemo, my onc says mastectomy will come after I finish chemo. My lump is very large (PET scan says 10cm)with liver mets. I fear that what if the…
Hey Thanks everyone
I just want to say thanks to everyone for all the advice on side effects. As some of you know I had to go to ER for cramping....they had no idea what it was. I was able to self diagnose after reading your comments, took stool softener and drank warm prune juice and had no cramping today for first time in a week or so! You…
Sorry
I will post tonight about my rad treatments 10 thur 15. So sorry..I have been sick and just haven't felt like using the puter. Sue :)
I'm so upset with my doctor!
It has been well over a month now since my mastectomy, and I have been experiencing shortness of breath, dizzy spells, and feeling very tired. I was dx'd with a malignant phyllodes tumor, and suppossedly did not need follow-up treatment, because all of the tumor was removed and this type doesn't respond to treatment other…
Fashion Question
If you are a Project Runway fan you know that in fashion "one day you are in and the next day you are out" , well that is kind of like my schedule for surgery. I will be in the hospital for 23 hours ( insurance considers my procedure an outpatient procedure) so not quite a day. My question is what do I pack to wear home…
Herception frequency
for those of you that are/were on Herception did you receive it once a week or once every 3 weeks. I'm so confused!!!!
New Worry
This Thursday will be my first mammo since diagnosis. I found my lump on Saturday, 9/20/08 and on this past Saturday, 9/19/09 I found another lump in my other breast. I cannot fathom having to go through this again so soon, so I am praying its just a fatty deposit or bruise or something. Say a prayer for me, please.... Pat
CHEMO TOMORROW,need advice please,help.
Hi everyone,well I am home on a dreary day thinking of Chemo tomorrow.It is like do I go shopping or stay home and think about it all day.or maybe i need to think about it today.i find myself crying off and on.so what do you think get out of house and stay buisy or let myself take the day and cry and think about it?I know…
Am I Mental?
Darryl and Harold were in a mental institution. The place had an unusual annual contest, picking two of the best patients and giving them two questions. If they got them correct, they were deemed cured and free to go. Darryl was called into the doctor s office first and asked if he understood that he'd be free if he…
Help! I overdid the arm exercises 3 wks post-op. It hurts! Also 1st Chemo in 2 days.
This is the first time I've posted anything on this site. Since my Partial Mastectomy 3 wks ago I've been making gradual progress with the exercises the Dr. recommended: walking my fingers across my head to my opposite ear. However, I decided to try a few repetitions of exercises listed in the ACS booklet yesterday. I…
Half finished with chemotheraphy_Getting rid of baggage
I have been hanging around here for a while just keeping up with everyone. It has been a while since I posted, but I am back now. The chemotheraphy treatments has not been too bad. The side effects of the drugs has been managable. The steroids sends my blood gluclose levels into orbit for a few days right after treatments.…
Ran my first Mud Bog this afternoon!
YUP - I ran in my first Mud Bog this afternoon and came in 3rd ($30)! A while ago I gave Son my IH Scout. It had been my daily drive for 4 1/2 years before I got something different to drive (it's real cold here in the winter and it has a LOT of 'pneumonia holes') and it had just sat for 4 1/2 - 5 years til Son got it…
Full lymph node dissection, has anyone had this?
After six months of chemo, I am finally having surgery this Friday 9/25. I am scheduled for a partial mastectomy and a full lymph node dissection. I'm o.k. with the partial mast. but when I asked my surgeon if he was going to do sentinal node mapping he said no he was going to take my lymph nodes, when I asked how many he…
day 2 post chemo
Hello everyone. This is my second day post chemo and things are going well except for a mild amount of nausea, which the medications are taking care of. I had the Neulasta shot on yesterday and have felt no major bone pain as of yet. The nurse told me that I may not feel any side effects until the third day. I have faith…
Herceptin anyone?
Anyone have to receive herceptin as well as chemo? would appreciate your comments. thanks so much
Sicilian on board
I am brand new. I have had a lumpectomy and will be starting chemo this week. I am an emotional wreck! As someone who follows Edgar Cayce and who is a certified personal trainer, it is hard to reconcile shooting poison into my viens. I will do the chemo but it scares me more than the cancer. I believe I will be getting…
Birthday Party in Vegas!
What a fun week I had, and every day was a celebration. My brother and his wife surprised me and came in from San Diego, as well as several friends. All had made reservations without telling me, so it was a party for sure. That's just what I needed to really get my mind off of medical issues, and it was uplifting to just…
Headache's
Is anyone having headache's with Taxol & Hercepitin. I don't know if this is from treatment, flu shot or stress. Flu shot was done over a week ago so I don't think it would be that. Did not have this while on AC. Only going on #4 round. Just something new for me.
Please help, need advice on yucky topic!
Okay everyone, went to ER yesterday for what I thought was a burst ovarian cyst. I have been having cramping for days now and it seems to always be in the morning times (when I usually have bowel movements). This goes on for a few hours, and it is so uncomfortable. I thought maybe I was over it after yesterday but its…
Aloe Vera... ugh..
Okay.. I have been putting on my aloe vera twice a day... as instructed... however it has been sticking to my shirt... up until two days ago that was no big deal... just pull on it and it seperates from the skin... well... now to pull it off it hurts like a he**...how do you keep it from sticking to your shirt... ?? Any…
Chemo in two days.Please share how your first treatment went.
Two days till chemo.I feal that i will be ok in the end of treatments.but i also dread it,I think the first one will be the hardest.please share your thoughts and feelings on your first treatment.how did you feel after first treatment,i know we are all different.Thank.(Pat).
Anyone else doing well on Arimidex?
Luckily, I am taking Arimidex without obvious side effects. I can see that many of you have severe side effects and some have no choice but to go off of them. I think it is important to tell the whole story, so I am hoping to hear from others who like me are doing fine on this drug so far. I hope it will help newbies who…
Hello,back from cruise,had great time,Chemo starts Tuesday.
Hello everyone.back from cruise.I had a wonderful time.It was pretty amazing,just beatiful.But I start Chemo Tuesday.will be without hair in a week or two.I know i can do this but dread all the Chemo and radiation.But it was so nice to get away.hope everyone had a great week.love and prayers.(Pat).
Silver Sneakers Program
I'm 67 and on Medicare with a supplement through AARP. I recently received notification that one of the benefits was being able to participate, at no cost to me, in a program called, "Silver Sneakers." Combine this with research on the ACS information network that 1 and 1/2 hours of walking at a pace of 2 -3 miles per hour…
Sunday Jokes
A NEW PASTOR A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote 'Revelation 3:20' on the back of it and stuck it in the door. When the offering was…
Back pain
Hi all,,,I am new here,,,just had my first of 6 chemo treatments on Monday, followed by a shot of Neulasta the following day. They said that bone pain was a side effect of Neulasta, and last night I was awakened with a pounding pain in the small of my spine...not my back, as if it was kidkeys, but in the spine. Did any of…

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