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Breast Cancer

Archives for November 2009

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how do you create the different fonts, scrolling hearts, etc. in your posts?
Eating Issues
I wonder if I am unusual. I just cant eat much, I have finished the 4 ac and had one taxol. but have lots of GI issues constiaption/diahrea. lower body part problems and pain. I see the posting on recipes and I look forward to eating but cant imagine doing it now. I am worried sick about my nutrition, just started boost.…
Need to share...
Yesterday was a milestone. I had my two year check-up and full mammogram...NED. Yeah! I'm so happy. Plus, my carotid arteries were clear. When I was diagnosed on November 7, 2007, I was hit with a double whammy. Breast cancer and a serious blockage of my right carotid artery. Now, two years out, after two surgeries, chemo…
Visit with Medical Onc today - Need extra prayers!
Well, here it is 2:20am (alarm due to go off in 3 1/2 hours) and I am wide awake. Anxious about seeing my Onc today. Getting there will not be an easy trip for me as I am still in quite a bit of pain (1 1/2 hr ride). I am hoping she will step in and do some further checking into this situation with my abdomin and healing.…
Got my port in last Thursday
Thursday I get a pet scan and and then the following week I start my chemo. This is going to sound wierd but I can't wait to get it started. Once I decide what I want to do I want to do it immediately. Maybe all of this will teach me to have more patience but I doubt it. Learned something today. Thought I was trying to get…
Wish me luck tomorrow,please.
Hi everyone.Well tomorrow is a new road to travel in this journey of BC.I meet with the radiation Dr. and have cat scan for them to mark me to start radiation.I still have some hives on me from the allergic reaction to the Chemo.I hope it don,t set me back any.I am a little nervous about it.but nothing like when I started…
4 days in the hospital.
I haven't been on the board lately. Was in the hospital. My wbc tanked 3.9 to 1.7 in three days. Fever over 100. I am finally home. wbc 33.0 now. I am still tired this whole ordeal has worn me out. I will be getting shots now after chemo as standard plan. Wasn't part of my original protocol. I thought about all of you and…
new to this
I am new to this i was told on nov5,09 that i have breast cancer and everything has been going so fast, went to day and had my port put in nov9,09 and start chymo on nov16,09 two days before i turn 44. my family has been there for me so much we are not close but they have been calling me everyday just to check up on me i…
a story only you ladies can appreciate... how people just don't think...
I was at work today.. and for the first time at work I went with no scarf or wig on. I was waiting by the elevator with my fuzzy head.. (its starting to grow back) and a fellow co-worker who is very aware of the situation says to me..... "Oh I love your new hair cut".. okay maybe its me.. I would never say that to someone…
A big step....
I got my eyebrows waxed today!!!! I told the gal about my journey, and she was so proud to do this for me, now that I have hair again!!!! She said "Wow! you have enough here for another brow!!!" Hugs, Kathi
to remove ovaries or not
Hi ladies, I haven't been on the boards in a while but could use some input. I had double mastectomy, did A/C, Taxol and am on Herceptin and Tamoxifen. My doctor checked my estrogen level due to me still getting a period. She said my estrogen level is 90% and also said that is normal level for someone my age(34). My cancer…
metastasized????
I had a mastectomy two years ago, stage 2B, no lymph node involvement. I've been taking Tamoxifen, a horrible drug and I stopped it for a couple of months because it makes me feel horrible. For the past couple of months, I have noticed some pale blood on the tissue after urination. Sometimes tea-colored, sometimes rosey,…
Chemo #1 went well!
Lori, I told you I'd let you know how it went today and it went really well. They had to slow down the taxotere about halfway thru, I got queasy a couple of times and downright nauseous towards the end of the cytoxan so they gave me ativan. I consider it an excellent beginning to this leg of the journey. Hope you're still…
My daughter has H1N1
As if being on chemo isn't enough, my 8 year old just tested positive for the H1N1. Thank God she already had the shot or she could be much worse than she currently is. Anyway, I am trying to be careful: lots of hand sanitizer, letting hubby handle the "vomit patrol", etc. HOWEVER, I was a little surprised when my…
Monday Jest
The inmates meet at an Old Peoples' Home... One female the other Male, they are both octegenarians... The Old Guy offers to take the Old Lady out on a boat trip next weekend, she accepts and is really looking forward to the outing. The BIG day arrives and the old lady appears with a Picnic hamper, Iced tea in a flask, deck…
Cancer recurs in dense breasts.. BBC Health today
Just read about this. It's not very good news for those of us who have dense breasts. bbcnews/health Jxxxxxxxxxxxx
This is what happens when you get old:
Your hearing goes. I was playing 24 Hours from Tulsa and I heard, She took me to a cafe. I asked her if she would pay. Moral: If you don't hear so good don't go to a cafe with a guy.
Ok, I'm starting to freak out
Surgery on Thursday (11/12). DCIS in 3 lumps (6mm, 7mm, 1.3cm), likely stage 1, unilateral mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy. After much discussion, I decided to have immediate reconstruction (extender put in). The thing is, I'm still not sure that is what I want. I'm pretty unhappy about the additional recovery time…
Just keep staring...
Last week I finally finished 11 months of treatment and Sat. I received a letter from my surgeon saying it was time for my MRI. I just keep staring at the piece of paper knowing I need to call and make this appointment, but can't make myself pick up the phone and do it. I dread it. Beth
Lola - How's it Going?
How did the weekend go? And the neulasta - not a big deal, right? It's been easier than I had feared! Hope the same for you. I am off to a naturalist to see what kind of immune support they can offer! Check in with you all later! Lori
Good Luck Today, WhoKnows!
We are here behind you - praying for a smooth day for you and next few days, too! Mine has gone smoothly! The neulasta is causing a few little aches and pains - but all in all things have been much smoother than I thought. Hugs and prayers are all around you! Lori
prayers for me tomorrow
I will be having my tissue expanders out and silicone implants put in tomorrow around 10:20am EST. Keep me and Jake in your thoughts and prayers. It is just as hard this time as it was in February--Mind is going crazy. I will let you all know how I did on either Wednesday or Thursday. Hugs to all. Margo
Almost finished with RADS!
Had #21 this morning. Each Monday they take films before radiation, so Mondays take a few minutes. I always wind up with tingling fingers on Monday from having my hands above my head for so long. Today they had to re-do my X and put a new sticker over it. I have a really itchy rash that is spreading towards my neck. The…
Things kids say
I finished my 4th round of AC chemo over a week ago. It took me longer to recover last week than usual. I was really tired and sleepy over the past week and was unable to get to church on Sunday. Our pastor came by to pray for me. When he finished praying, my precious 3-year-old daughter said "Thank you for praying for my…
The Mysteries of Management..
Start with a cage containing five monkeys. Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the other monkeys with cold water. After a while, another monkey makes…
BlownAway - Donna - How you doing?
Donna - Haven't seen you on line - hope you are doing well. You were a bit under the weather. I'm sending prayers and positive health vibes your way! Lori
Can my hair be growing back?
My hair fell out around the 14th day after my first chemo. I did not shave my head, and had some peach fuzz remaining. Had 2nd chemo 10/27. It appears that some of that fuzz is growing a bit longer. Is this possible or am I hallucinating?
natural cure stuff
I was wondering if anyone else sees this disease as a big money maker for dr.s radiologists drug companys hospitals etc. I just feel like the organization is just putting me on a conveyer belt and moving me down the line ,like a factory, do this, zap that, see me in 2 weeks. Its not that I dislike any one of the Dr.s that…
Deodorant or anti persperant suggestions?
I have a large scar under my arm where lymph nodes were removed. Had my last surgery in August, and have not worn any deodorant or anti persperant under this arm. I'm currently on antibiotics for an infection at the surgical site which developed after the 2nd surgery. I wear an anti persperant under the other arm, but…
Hormonal therapy drug comparison chart
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal/comp_chart.jsp

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