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Rubber legs side effect?
This side effect started about a week ago. My thighs feel like I did a thousand knee bends. My nurse said it's like rubber legs, and thats exactly what it's like. I can walk but tire easy like I walked miles. I just did #3 chemo today, feeling fine so far. Anyone else's legs feeling like this?
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Clinical Trial NSABP B-40?
Meet with Dr. Jay today we are going to go with standard treatment of docetaxel, doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. Then he has said totally up to me if I want to be part of a clinical trial. It is called NSABP B-40. Anybody out there in this one? The Dr. said there is no additional cost to me or my insurance. Is that right?
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credit card
Ive posted a little on how sick Ihave been was in the hospital and in pain. i pay my credit cards on line and ended up too sick to pay on time. Got a notice that becuase i paid late a couple days two months in a row, that my interest rate went from 7 percent to 29.9 percent. I called and told them I was IN ThE hospital .…
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New advice from GOVT...what a bunch of idiots!
The government has lost their mind. They say women at low risk for breast cancer dont need mammograms before age 50?? I am outraged....I am 33, no BC history in my family. Just saw on the news..it makes me sick.
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starting chemo
Hello and how is everyone? I will be starting chemo on monday Nov23,09 I was told that i will be there for 3hrs and to bring a bag of things to do for that time period.My question is what to bring. I dont know if i can sit that long with out loseing my mind.Wondering what i should take with me?
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Another newbie here!!
I am so happy I found this site!!! I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, and have undergone a ductogram and 2 lumpectomies. I will be meeting with the radiation doc tomorrow to get my measurements and marked, and whatever else they do there. I am told I will have 6 weeks of daily radiation, then some sort of drug therapy.…
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Chemo Chicks - newbies to the group
Hello Chemo Chicks. We've had more than a few folks indicate that they are starting / have just started chemo. I thought we could all update on this thread to give the new girls a chance to gain some insight on our past experiences. My recap: I am stage I IDC and am currently taking the Taxotere/Cytoxan cocktail every…
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winston churchill.....
If your going through hell.... keep going... Winston Churchill....could he have said it any better....xxxooo Lisa
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free silk headband
Hi everyone I can't remember who told me on this site about this site where you can get a free silk (100 %) head band) I ordered mine today, so thank you to whoever told me . (they are gorgeous!) here is the website for anyone else who may be interested take care xxxooo Lisa…
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Much needed advice
I will be having my left side mastectomy 1 week from today. I met with the plastic surgeon on Friday to see what my options where for reconstruction. I will be having my right breast mastectomy done for prophylactic on a later date. Because I will be having radiation after surgery, implants were not an option because of…
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FINISHED with RADS!
I was finished this morning by 6:35 Mountain time! YAY! They did not throw me a party, no clowns, no cake. The tech gave me a certificate and a hug, and I was out the door. I came home and made a cup of mocha and ate a cheese danish in celebration! Sad that my husband is at work, I really wanted him to be with me. Its…
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blindsided
Was diagnosed as DCIS with no lymph node involvement in early August. Had bi-lateral mast.with DIEP free flap reconstruction. Going good until the pathology came back. Stage I, good news, but hormone negative and HER2 positive. Evidently if the HER2 count is 2 or higher, chemo is next. Mine is 7.2. Last summer Bobby and I…
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My mom passed away...
I'm very sad to let you all know that my mom passed away last night. She was 62 years old and had been battling a rare and aggressive uterine sarcoma for the past two years. Those of you who already know me from this discussion group will recall the trials I've had trying to make my two young daughters understand the…
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Monday Blues
Hi new friends, I am at the computer when I should be in the shower. My three girls are asleep and I've got to get them up, too. I am stuck in front of this screen with tears. I've got to get it together to get us all to school this morning. Onc says wait one more month to see if the Arimidex is working . . . then chemo if…
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NEW DISCUSSIONS BOARDS
For those who do not know there are several new discussions boards under the "other" category. They are HUMOR, SENIOR SURVIVORS, and IN LOVING MEMORY. ♥ RE ♥
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Just Diagnosed at 29
Ok, I just found out I have cancer on 11/09 and I am sooooooo scared! I wasn't expecting to hear this at age 29. I am trying to stay very positive, hoping that I caught it very early. I have my appointment tomorrow to find out what kind it is and what my options are. My huge problem is, is that I am a full time student and…
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well sh*t
I am sitting here at home on 2 liters/min of oxygen. I start out with that so that you know I am basically OK. Last thursday at work, I was terribly short of breath so I checked my oxygen level and it was 83%--therapeutic is above 90. My coworkers sat me down, put me on oxygen and let me talk myself into going to the…
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Newly Diagnosed
My doctor called me today to tell me that the biopsy indicated that I have cancer. I need to make appointment and discuss options. I don't know what to think at this point. The malignant spot is just off the bra line. The doctor is surprised the mammogram was able to pick it up. Thank God it did. Please pray for me.
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Hi Chen
I was in Florida for a long weekend and havent been on in a several days. I would love to get involved with the ornament exchange if I still can. If I cant, I will understand...great idea by the way!!! Thanks Linda t
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Stage 1 breast cancer
Has anyone done a regional anaesthetic called paravertabral? Also a pain releiver calledtramadol? I've read that these are safer than general anaesthetic and morphine.
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try again
I am going to try again with this question. Last time I posted, when I went back to check responses my question was gone. Lets see if this works. Here's a brief background: Bilat. mastectomy in Dec. 08. Reconstruction with DIEP in July. Complications with healing. Now ready to schedule phase 2 of recon: revise abdominal…
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bra
I'm the mom of a 24, 5 month pregnant daughter who had a mastectomy last week. Can you tell me what she can do about wearing a bra? I keep hearing about a $45 dollar bra and padding but don't know where to find one. Thanks!
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Questions from a basket case
I admit it. My mastectomy is scheduled from Dec. 4 and I am indeed a basket case. The surgery itself doesn't scare me so much as the anesthesia. I'm a nurse and "know too much" about the things that can go wrong with anesthesia. Since this is something I have no control over, its the one thing that I have been focusing on.…
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Thanksgiving recipes
I know it's last minute, but do any of you have any special recipes you'd like to share that is a family tradition?
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Thank God for???????????
Thank God for all of you ladies..... May the Lord give you all the strength you need..... next, What do you want to Thank God for????
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need a recipe 4 gravy...
Thanksgiving is coming up.... I have never make gravy and want to do it this year... please help.... thanks!!!
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3 more treatments of a/c
Will I feel any worse for my next treatment? I lived through my first one, but I am a little scared moving forward. It has been 10 days and thank G-d, I still have hair with minimal loss. What is in store for me? Peace, Love, Light and Healing !!!
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additional cancers??????????
Am I overly scared about having a recurrence? Made one year of survival, and now going this week for some testing!! Is there ever a time we can relax, and not worry?
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Starting chemo the week after Thanksgiving
I have to do a P.E.T. scan this Tuseday and the Oncologist will talk with me on Friday about the results. I done the mascetomy and good with that just the chemo is scaring me. What is the first treatment like?
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I know this is really dumb...
but, I want to apologize when I unintentionally post my post before someone who has already posted! Does that make sense? (I'm a librarian and I know, I'm way too obsessive sometimes - I just didn't want to appear rude) ...can you imagine the mess I'll make trying to figure out how to post in color with all the hearts and…