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Breast Cancer

Archives for September 2009

7 years later trying to deal with not being able to have a child
Hi- I am a 7 year survivor of Stage III breast cancer, went through so much chemo, radiation surgery etc and can not have children. I have tried for so many years to just "ignore" it but deep down have been devastated knowing I can't have a child. Background...I was married for almost 10 years and my ex had 2 children so I…
Does Chemo Cause Discolored Teeth?
I was just looking at my photo in my expressions. It was the day before I started chemo. I noticed my teeth are not as white as they were then. I have been using Tom's toothpaste. Before I started chemo I always used Colgate Total but it burns so I switched. Does anyone know if the chemo caused this or if the toothpaste…
Thank you elm
Wanted to let everyone know that elm sent me my bracelet and it is beautiful. The best part about it is that i had just lost my other bracelet about two weeks ago. The clasp must of broke on it or something and i was so heartbroken. The one she sent doesnt have a clasp, so i know i wont loose this one. Thanks again elm. It…
Aurora....how did first day of Rads go?
Lately there has been soooo much activity on here, that I am having a hard time keeping up with the boards and with what everyone has going on. So, sorry if I missed something important, never intentional. Aurora....wasn't this your first day of rads? How did it go? Taleena....how are you doing with your treatments?…
From Daft sod, to Gormless Bugger! Emails?
OK, As an old timer on this site I really hate to admit this, But.... How do you send a message to a friend on here? The only way I know is to hit reply, but what if you want to start a NEW message?.. Sorry to be such a gormless bugger, but I seem to have tried everything with very unencouraging resuls (or lack of)…
new flower
thank you so much for your input about the reconstruction. I am 50 and small and also in good health other than having the cancer. From what I am told the recovery is a long one, and my job requires a lot of lifting. I am seeing my plastic surgeon soon, I am curiuos what she will have to say now that i have had the…
Got my Flu Shot today, did you get yours?
Saw my PCP to get my flu shot today and have my check up and go over all my treatments. Got the regular flu shot, but will NOT get the H1N1 when it comes out. We talked about it and have decided in my case against it. But I urge everyone, if your Doc ok's it, to get your flu shots now. Doc said going around early and…
ignore.....third post!!!
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Ignore....double post!!
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help newbie w/diagnosis
I was diagnosed in June and just had a lumpectomy Sept.4. My doctor said I was stage 2b but from what I read I don't understand why, tumor was 1.5 cm, they took 10 lymph nodes and 3 were bad, I am Her2 positive though. And what is grade? I read the pathology report and it just confuses me more. Can't wait for oncologist…
cant find my post lumps/daughter
I wrote and so many of you responded...I can't find the post to reply to you all. :( She has lumps all over her body that come and go. ANYway I want to thank you all. I've advised her to see about it of course...she gets an ultrasound of the breasts tomorrow...will harp on til she checks out the others. You all are so…
Will you have whine with that cheese, madam?????
So, we're back in sunny southern california. After having our seats changed 3 times (not to our knowledge, and not to our benefit), I ended up sitting next to a mother with a baby. Now, the flight is almost 11 hours...you do the math...ROFL! I've got a BUNCH of stuff to do here, a BIG limb off our eucalyptus tree crashed…
metastatic breast cancer stage 4
Hi this is my first post. I am the caretaker of my mom who was just diagonosed with metastatic breast cancer stage 4 she is taking hormone therapy and its making her cry all the time is there anything I can do I feel so helpless
Newly Diagnosed
I had a lumpectomy on 9/4/09 On 9/10/09 I received the diagnosis of invasive mammary carcinoma of the ductal kind. What a devastating day that was. It totally was not what I expected...I had myself convinced that I would get a good report for being cancer free since everyone was telling me that is usually what happens in…
Taking Arimidex
Hi everyone, I am sitting here trying not to cry, but I have now been on Arimidex the 13th of August. I had a mastectomy with two different cancers on May 7, 2009. I have had to have the drain tube put back in twice because after the radiation I was bleeding very badly under the skin. They finally removed it just 3 days…
radiation question
What happens if you get the flu or some other illness in the middle of radiation treatments? Is it okay to interrupt them for a while? Swine flu is really taking over here with people being down and out for over a week and the flu vaccine isn't available yet. I am concerned as I will starting rads soon: I hardly ever get…
Nail Biter
To stop her 4-year old daughter from biting her nails, her mother tells her it'll make her fat. "I won't do it any more, Mom," says the daughter. Next day they are out walking when they meet a very fat man. "If I bite my fingernails, I'll be as fat as that, won't I Mom?" "You'll be fatter than that," says her mother. They…
Belly Bloat after mastectomy?
Hi, I'm new here and have been too busy to consistantly lurk! I have read some great info though! I WAS a 13 year survivor until last month. I had a modified radical mastectomy, chemo and radiation in 1996-1997. Last Thursday, I had a Simple Mastectomy and Sentenal Node Biopsy. (regarding that, I wonder if guys had needles…
Chemo and Taste Buds
I've been through 4 A/C treatments and 3 Taxol with one more to go. It's probably the least important side effect I've had to deal with, but I haven't been able to taste anything since shortly after my first treatment. Eating has gotten so boring that I don't really care if I do. The good news is I've lost some weight! I'm…
Mastectomy/Hysterectomy/Port photos...
I hope it's all right to post this here... I read the terms and it seems that only commercial sites or volunteer/project solicitations are prohibited. I couldn't find a lot of mastectomy photos when I was about to have one, so I had mine photographed and put the pictures online at CancerVacation.com. There are lots of…
Decisions to be made.
Hi, I'm a new member. I have been reading a few days and decided to jump in. I'm just at the begining of my cancer battle. I have stage 1 cancer ER/PR+ her-, no lymph nodes were positive. I had a lumpectomy. Today I was told that maybe I should consider Chemo and Radiation as a treatment. I thought I was on the road to…
First Day of Chemo
I had first day of A/C today, not so bad today. I guess most side effects come on day 2 and 3. I go for shot of Neulasta tomorrow. I was wondering if anyone experienced a funny taste and smell when your port gets flushed? and what causes this? is it something the port is made of ? just wondering. Thanks Deb
Femara and Cymbalta?
Anyone on Femara who also takes Cymbalta? I have been experiencing insomnia with the Femara as well symptoms of depression. I note a side effect of Cymbalta--11% or so--is insomnia. I would love to hear y'all's experience with the two. Many thanks. Last time I was on effexor and after weaning myself off of that two years…
Thought I share this .. I certainly do live in 2009
==================== YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2009 when... 1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave. 2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3. 4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.. 5. Your reason for…
A Huge Thank You to All
Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my question about having a bi-lateral - it made me feel so positive for once that I am making the right decision. I know if I don't do this, I'll always wonder and regret it. It helps so much to know that so many have done this and are totally happy with their decision or at…
Anyone else considering stopping AI Therapy?
I'm going to be starting my third aromatase inhibitor, Femara, in one month. I've been on Arimidex, Aromasin and back on Arimidex. The side effects for me have been so debilating that if I don't tolerate the Femara, I'm considering going off of hormone therapy completely. I know this is drastic as I'm increasing my risks…
lump in breast/all over body
My daughter had a lump in her breast...then she couldn't find it but said lumps come and go all over her body. Any advise would be appreciated. Also can email lynnet20022002@yahoo.com I soooo appreciate any feedback. Blessings, Lynnea She is 24 years old.
reconstruction woes
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 08. I am now free and clear of cancer. I had a right breast masectomy, with chemo and radiation, finished them 11 months ago. Have decided to have reconstruction and also have my left breast done at the same time.I have a history of breast cancer in my family, so…
An elderly couple in a senior's rec room
An elderly couple in a senior's home used to visit the recreation room everyday. While there, the old lady would sit quite contently holding the old guys's penis. One day she goes down to the rec. room and is mortified to find her man with another women holding his penis. "What's she got that I don't have?" she says. He…
New person alert ; )
I've been hanging around the CSN for a couple of weeks. Not a stalker! Never have been a member of any site rooms, but you all have been so informative that I just had to sign up. I have common ductal ca w 18 out of 20 lymph node involvement. Had R mast w full node removal. Finished AC/cytoxen, started Toxol/Herceptin.…

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