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Breast Cancer

Archives for December 2009

when
Hello and how is everyone? wanted to know when should you call the doctor (onc)? for the ones of you who have read my other post i am now on oxygen when not at home for shortness of breath, well anyway all this weekend i have had nose bleed real bad ones but didn't call because didn't know if i should, i know having cancer…
Last Chemo on Monday
having chemo cake and ice cream on monday after last treatment of four. i was wondering when my stubbles will become hair again. lol this is a wonderful site and everyone is just great. i hope this peace, happiness and joy to the new ones here, and the angels that help new ones with questions and answers that have gone…
Christmas Tree/ Holiday Traditions
For those who celebrate Christmas ... tell us what kind of tree you have and any family traditions you have. Those who do not celebrate Christmas ... tell us what you do celebrate and how. Tree - Today we went to get our Christmas tree. A little later than in the past but growing up my parents usually waited for my…
My weekend update...
Oh girls, I am taking advantage of Simon's afternoon playing laser tag with his friends to grab a bus to Old Town and make an appointment for a face AND leg wax. Yikes! Wish me luck. Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Love you all.
Hola~back from Mexico, ornament was waiting!!
Hola, chica's! Mexico was soo relaxing~all inclusive...my tummy is still on "buffet time" and needs to be fed~went with 16 people from church, all great longtime friends. Much laughter and memories. Arriving home my ornament was waiting... I had been thinking of it all week! From Helen e (funny we got each others names...)…
Need your prayers
Having cancer is sh***y enough because it takes so much from you - loss of breasts, health, hair. Those I can deal with (at least most of the time) but this latest is SO-O-O hard. My dad has been battling bladder cancer since before my mom died in 2008. He's had his bladder removed and uses an ostomy bag. Those who are…
Great Joke Margo................
Here Goes..... A lady boards a bus with her newborn daughter, pays the fare and is just about to find her seat when the bus driver says: "Man, What an UGLY Baby!" The lady is mortified and cannot believe what she heard.... She gets a seat opposite a nice grandfatherly elder gentleman... He notices her distress and says:…
looking for a word
With Christmas coming I thought it would be a good time to ask this question. What are some other ways we can be referred to other than 'survivors'? I value that label, but it smacks of being a victim of something (we are!) but I'd like to put a more positive spin on the label. I like 'warriors' because of the strength…
Happy Anniversary To Me..
Married 46 years. Just want to ask you all to celebrate with me! Hugs, Gracie.
uhhh
I have a computer question. Why is it when I respond to a post, my thing says "edit"? No one elses does. It's at the bottom of my response. Duhh Just wondering.
Today is Gloria09's Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GLORIA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE.....!!! WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL DAY! ♥ Cathy
A quick fly-by from dmc
Good Morning Friends, As I scanned the site, I was saddened to so many that I did not know. I welcome all of you to this amazing place, but I am sorry for the reason that you are here. But, as I found on Friday Dec 11th, there is hope! Yes, I reached a milestone that some I know have already reached and a milestone that I…
Chemo or not
I am new to this site & desperately need some advice. I am 43 & was diagnosed with IDC Stage 1 on Oct. 26th I had a bilateral mastectomy Nov. 23rd with some lymph nodes removed under each arm. I had one tumor in my left breast, but chose to have both removed because I was told I had a 90% chance of getting it in the right…
Joke--I've Been Saved...
A man was stranded on a desert island for 10 years. One day a beautiful girl swims to shore in a wetsuit.... Man: "Hi! Am I ever happy to see you." Girl: "Hi! It seems like you've been here a long time. How long has it been since you've had a cigarette?" Man: "It's been ten years!" With this information the girl unzips a…
to Cat64
I have to tell you, your picture brings the biggest smile to my face, I love it!!! What a delight to see you, it cracks me up, you are funny, thanks for making my day, you are a cutie!
PINK GLOVE DANCE
Had to share this one. Amazingly, this lady was able to get so very many doctors, nurses, aides, supervisors, administrators and even the janitorial staff involved! Just too cool. Enjoy. (copy and paste the addy below and you're there) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw Love, light & laughter, Ink
Inspiring Susan G. Komen Walk Video and Original Song
Please take the time to view this video a very special friend of mine made while walking the 3 day 60 mile Susan G. Komen walk this past Oct. The faces and emotions in this video reflect individuality, pride, community, and the pursuit of joy & hilarity despite hardships. Please feel free to share this video as my friend…
I'm 46 and now I have IDC Breast Cancer
Hi everyone.... I hear you are a lot of help and support. Right now I can use that. I have recently been diagnosed with IDC. Still having tests ran but at this point they are saying it is Stage 1. I have two growths. I am torn... Lumpectomy or Mastectomy? What are your thoughts on it? I do realize that ultimately it is my…
foot tenderness and chemo
Has anyone out there had tender feet, as if you wore high heels for a very long day? Visually they look they same but it hurts all around the perimeter of my foot and on top of my little toe. Looking for ideas! Jean
microcalcifications Birad 4
Ok..so I have a core needle biopsy on Tuesday. I have 2 areas of interest. They are going to biopsy the bigger and then go from there. i am an RN, and so have been doing a lot of research which is scaring me to death. I'm looking at my mammo and my report..looking up all the words. Looking up Birads and Le Gal score.…
OUCH..too much saline in expanders
Had too much saline put in my expanders and within 2 days my incisions were draining and red. Started on antibiotics. Was at the surgeons 3 times this week and finally the decision was made to take out the expanders and put the saline implants in. At this point I don't care what size implants...no more stretching!! The…
New --Having Pre-Chemo
Hi I'm new to this board and have been reading all the wonderful information on here. On November 24, 2009 I was diagnosed with IDC Breast Cancer. I had a breast MRI & PET Scan which confirmed that I had one tumor 3.1 cm and a 2-3 small ones in the lower quadrant of my left breast. The tests showed no signs of cancer in my…
Stef............
I think you are absolutely the most wonderful human on the planet................................I Luv Ya! Hugs jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
How Awesome Is This Group of Women?
I am supposed to pick 12 women (who have touched my life) and who I think might participate. I think that if this group of women were ever to be in a room together, there is nothing that would be impossible. I hope I chose the right twelve. May my hugs, love, gestures and communications remind you how special you are.…
Question Please.
Has anyone had the bottom of their feet hurt real bad during treetments?I have had chemo and Radiation.My one foot the heal in the center hurts real bad.If I push on the side of my heal. it hurts real bad.when I first get up I can barley walk on it.I am thinking maybe a heal spur.Its easy to think its the treatment when we…
I got an A!!!!!!!!
Thank you all for your concern....I did my stress test yesterday....and my cardiologist said "Yes, there are some wierd beats showing on your 24-hour holter, but, all in all, I am giving your heart an A". So I told him I guessed that I could keep carrying the luggage for Hans and I...and HE said, with a completely straight…
BLOODY NOSE
HAS ANYBODY HAD TROUBLE WITH DRIPPY, BLOODY NOSE AFTER CHEMO TREATMENT??? MINE COMES AND GOES AND I'M JUST WONDERING IF THE DRUGS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT????
45
hey wanted to say hello to everyone!! TODAY IS THE BIG DAY MY BIRTHDAY!!! 45 AND I SURVIVED!!
Gift from Santa = Clean Pathology Report
On 12/1 I had bilateral mastectomy (following lumpectomy and chemo.)and had follow MD visit yesterday. The drains came out (not as painful as I had heard) and the pathology report was ALL clear! Yippee! Thanks for all of your support~ Jane
Fly with compression sleeve - Lymphedema
If you had a lymph node biopsy, you need a compression sleeve every time you fly, go to an elevated location (mountains), exercise, or life anything more than 5 pounds. Please understand this is serious. My girlfriend just informed me that she flew without her sleeve and the next day her arm was in immense pain, swollen,…

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