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Breast Cancer

Archives for November 2009

MIMI!!! Feeding the Homeless!! Whoooo hoooooo!!!
I just had to share this with you! I went to a Veteran's Day dinner at the Tribal Hall last night (Reggie was honoring the veteran's by singing with his native singing group after dinner) Anyway, we went home about 8PM; we only live about 1/8 of a mile from the Reservation and the Tribal Hall, and we had been home for…
Casey Update
Several of you have PM'ed me to find out how Casey is doing, and I wanted to pass along the following: Casey was dismissed from Texas Children's Hospital yesterday,and has spent more than half his life in one hospital or another. They have run many tests, and still have an MRI to do before they will determine a prognosis.…
Other sites
Is there any other sites that I should be looking at?
PET Scan Results
Im so exited and somewhat aggrivated at the same time. Ill start with what I know is good news. My last scan showed breast lesion to be 10.5cm. This scan after 3 rounds of AC now measures 1.9cm x 2.6cm. Much smaller. They would not make a comment on my liver since I went to a different facility until they have the actual…
4 down, 2 to go
Hey everyone..had #4 today. Everything still going well. Blood work was great again! I am finding that treatment is making me more tired each time..think my body is saying "no no, not again!!" lol....oh well, I can do it. My friend Stacy went with me today and we had a lot of fun..we laughed so much, especially at the guy…
FAUXMA'S PHOTO'S
If you would like to see some beautiful photos of Yosemite Stef (Fauxma) has posted several on the expressions gallery page. I think they are really quite good, my fav is the one with the fox and the one of the waterfall with all the spray coming off. Check them out if you have the time. RE
One Flaw In Women
One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men..... They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in... They stand…
Christmas ornament,help please.
Hi everyone.I didn,t get in on the christmas ornament exchange.Is it two late.Do we just send one to another member.That would be so neat.Please someone let me know.Thanks(Pat).
Time to Vent Again
Maybe I'm being too whiney, but I just need to let off some steam. I have a brother who lives 2 states away from me. He is "retired", living on food stamps, welfare, medicare and all that good stuff because his legs and knees are bad from his old job. He also has a girlfriend who is an unemployed nurse (can't find a job?)…
Happy Birthday to Me! :-)
Well the day started out pretty well! I just got back from my surgeon's office and NO MORE CHEMO!!!!!!!!!Yeah!! Great b-day present huh? What a gift! We are looking at the 23rd for surgery. I am so happy to be moving onto the next step,yet I'm pretty nervous about the surgery though(Lumpectomy)only because of the possible…
omg...this is WEIRD!!!
My last chemo was July 2, my eyelashes fell out about 5 weeks later. Unless I'm going crazy...they are falling out again???!!!! Good grief!!!!
Started Taxol - feeling really lousy!
I did really well with the A/C treatments (4 treatments over 8 weeks). Had some fatigue, etc., but for the most part felt pretty well. On Monday I had the first of 12 Taxol treatments. I feel like I've been run over by a bus. Anyone else feel lousy with the Taxol? I wonder if it could just be the cumulative affect of…
Declining Eyesight
Yes eyes get worse with age, but it seems my eyesight is much worse since I started chemo. My eyes are dry and crusty and I think I need a stronger pair of glasses. Has anyone else experienced this?
Final exam....
A first-grade teacher, Ms. Brooks, was having trouble with one of her students. The teacher asked, 'Harry, what's your problem?' Harry answered, 'I'm too smart for the 1st grade. My sister is in the 3rd grade and I'm smarter than she is! I think I should be in the 3rd grade too!' Ms. Brooks had enough. She took Harry to…
Chemo Chicks and QUEEN - chemo today
Hi Chemo Chicks and Chemo Queen (VickiSam). I can't sleep because of the pre-cleansing steroids so I am typing to you instead. I go in today for the next installment of mack-daddy cleaning solution and wanted to say hi. My daughter with the H1N1 is on Tamiflu (she had her shot a few weeks ago) so we are hoping that this…
RENEWING OUR INNER SELVES
This is a blog I posted on the Expression's Gallery, I decided to post it here as well and ask where or what some of you do to renew your inner selves. Today I was sitting with my husband enjoying one of the National Parks series on PBS (we had recorded it previously.) I love this series by the way as it is our desire to…
trouble with breast reduction
I had my permant implant done and the other side reduced to match. My incision has opened in two places on the reduced breast. My doctor says that is common and I do not have anything to worry about, just keep covered (changing daily). But I think it is harder emotionally. I was just getting to like the new changes. I was…
should I shave my head the 3rd. time?
I ask earlier your input about my hair starting to grow back .But it is about a half inch of stuble that is hurting my head.I put gel in it thinking it would make it lay down.But it still is sticking straight out.So it hurts to touch it.When I washed the gel out their was alot of lose hair in the sink.So I am wondering if…
Urinary tract infection & treatment
Well it's finally here. I'm having my 2nd treatment tomorrow. It sure seems 3 weeks is a long time to wait in between and I'm nervous... definitely not nearly as nervous as the first time, but I guess just a little worried that things won't go as well as they did the first time. I asked my onc if he thought the rest would…
Waiting rant
So, 2 days shy of a month after my lumpectomy I finally met with my medical oncologist. Since my tumor was small (1.3 cm) and no lymph node involvement, I knew, mostly from information and links I got from coming to this board, that I would be a good candidate for the Oncotype DX. My surgeon had also mentioned it, but said…
Lose your fingernails?
Ok...all ready prepped that I will lose my hair. Just read a blog that talked about losing your fingernails! Is there any other wierd things that I should know about before chemo next week?
Done with rads today!
I finished rads today. I started my Tamoxifen last night - so far, so good.
1st Chem Treatment
Hello, I am having my 1st chemo treament tomorrow. Could use any helpful tips and encourgement. Still having a hard time believing this happening. Is that noramal?
Did you deal with this too?
We all know breast cancer changes us forever. During this journey in addition to dealing with the emotions brought on by a cancer diagnosis, I have also had to deal with a lot of other emotional baggage. My cancer diagnosis has seemed to become some sort of catalyst. It has forced me to deal with all the hurts and hangups…
Didn't get drain out
Well, I saw surgeon earlier but he didn't take the last drain out. Still draining too much for him to be happy about taking it out now so it'll be in til sometime next week. He is going to take it out next Thurs even if still draining a lot as it'll be 4 weeks post. No signs of infection just that it was a large area…
breast cancer
Just had my first chemo treatment yesterday and everything went fine. I was expecting more side effects today, but so far I am feeling fine. I will have to have 3 more treatments within the next 3 months. Anyone out there in my situation!
Concerned-been waiting 3 months to begin rads!
I was diagnosed with breast cancer March 2009. In July, had quadrectomy to remove the tumor and lymph nodes checked. Result: T1A NO MO. Also had PET, thank God all ok. I'm taking Femara but still waiting to be called in for the rads. I'm concerned. Oncologist says my case is not urgent therefore the delay won't change…
newbie here
Hi, I found a lump about 3 weeks ago and things have moved very quickly since then. I am looking for some place to turn for questions and support, my family and friends are very support but it is hard to talk to them. I have a question about the catheter that was put in me on monday, it has one tube running from it, can…
Soups on
My sister just brought me some cheese broccoli soup from the Bread Co. So good! Next week is my "chemo week" and I feel better eating soup during that time. Do any of you have a favorite soup that makes you feel better at that time? Morsie, I'm looking forward to the your chicken and dumplings next week! My tastebuds are…
All Sisters please read and coment... It's all about us!!!
Below is my 1 draft of what I'm presenting to the advisory board tomorrow. Please let me know of anything else to add... I am so excited to be representing all of you!!!! Thanks for your continued loving support... Calleen __________________________________________________________________________________________ The voice…

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