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Breast Cancer

Archives for December 2009

Just opened the box with my ornament!
I've waited until today to open it because I love delayed gratification. Today is the day we are putting up our tree and decorating it. The ornament is a beautiful glass snowman! I'm glad you bought one for yourself so we can thing of each other every year. Thanks Calleen. My younger son is visiting from New Mexico and he…
Diagnosed today...
Hello, I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Karina, I am an unemployed elementary school teacher. I have no kids or pets. I do have a very loving family and some amazing friends. I am 33 years old and I was just diagnosed with BC. I am not sure what to feel right now...I know I have to be strong and fight this but I am…
My Bubble Burst Today!
This afternoon I had an appt. with my surgeon. My tumors have not shrunk as much as she would like. She said I don't have an option to have a lumpectomy since I have 3 tumors in my right breast and there's no question, at least 10 lymph nodes will be removed when I have a masectomy. I'll be having another 3D Ultrasound…
Weekend updates please
I know that our Mimi has been super busy with her application and I am glad she got it done and turned on. I, for one, will be saying my best prayers that this job is hers. She is a tough cookie, a go getter and deserves to have a crack at a great promotion. For the weekend I will be working on some paperwork that needs to…
I got my ornament!!!
I loved it today when i opened my mailbox and there it was!!! I was so excited...and the nautical theme was perfect!!! Thanks so much! I love how connected it made me feel to all of you. We really are in this together! Have a great weekend! Pitt
Tis the Season?
Ok Girls, Ladies and The Evil professor Aoriarti.............. What would be your PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENT? I'm only askin'............Jxxxxxxxxxxxxx?xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
headaches
After my first round of chemo I had a headache for 4 days, the doctor slowed down my chemo drip to try and prevent the headache. I had my second round of chemo on tuesday, the next day I had a headache again and it has lasted for 2 days. The doctor gave my tylenol 3, which has not helped. Has anyone else had this happen…
Anyone experence pain to this extent??
Nearly half of patients have chronic pain, researchers find..Even three years after finishing treatment for breast cancer, almost 50 percent of women report long-term pain, a new Danish study finds. http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/11/10/breast-cancer-may-be-gone-but-pain-lingers.html
took my oxygen shopping
hello and how is everyone? well to day i did it took my oxygen out shopping, it seems to me that everyone was looking at me here is this woman with a hat on with no hair walking around with oxygen so yes i was looking real sick..lol..dont know if i want to look sick or be short of breath while i am out shopping.
My Mammo and Ultra are CLEAN!
Hi everyone! I am so happy! My mammogram and the ultrasound were all clean! Nothing is wrong, no signs of cancer, no suspicious areas, nothing, but, what should be there. lol Omg, what a relief. I had myself so upset that I was literally sick at my stomach yesterday. My poor husband had to keep stopping the car on the way…
Help!!!
I just found out that my breast cancer has returned. I had a lumpectomy, radiation, and cemo in 2002. My oncologist recommends a mastcetomy with reconstruction. I have implants and was able to keep the implant in my left breast during radiation. Is there anyone who has had implants and had to have reconstruction of that…
I got ANOTHER ornament!!!
Early yesterday evening, after a rewarding day delivering coats and hats to the less fortunate I came home to a package waiting at my front door! It was from Fauxma/Stef! Inside the box was a beautiful, beautiful ornament from Lenox,a company known worldwide for its exquisite pieces. This one is no exception...it is about…
chemo
Since I had the lumpectomy and one lymph node removed Nov. 18, 2009, I decided to wait until after Christmas to begin the treatments, now I'm worrying, am I waiting too long? The doctors seem to think it's ok.
Bone scan
I'm scheduled for a bone scan on Monday. Could you give me an idea what to expect? All I know is that I have to be there at 7:45 AM for them to inject something ... then go back at 11:00 for the actual scan. Is it like the MRI machine (that loud???) ... or more like the CAT scan machine ... or what??? thanks. hugs. teena
Cleaning for a Reason Maid Service.........
My mother-in-law sent this to me. They have611 partners in 50 states and Canada. Wanted to share. Cleaning for a Reason If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.…
Today is Spoonchek's Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SPOONCHEK HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! AND MANY MORE....!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY & WEEKEND! CATHY
Tamoxifen Info
When I was on the National Cancer Institute website ordering my "Moving Beyond Breast Cancer" (Thank you Traci), I was checking out the other publications and there's one called Tamoxifen: Questions and Answeres. Very informative and answered a lot of questions being posted here. I start tamoxifen in Jan. so I wanted to…
Check out this Holiday post
If you have a moment check out page 4 of the expressions gallery, look for the "Happy Holiday's" post by phillieg If you click on the link you will be treated to a lovely post of him playing holiday music on his guitar for your enjoyment. It's really quite nice! RE
Microcalcifications
I went for my stereotactic biopsy today for microcalcifications and I am very worried about the outcome of the results. I have been reading different sites about microcalcification and sometimes I feel positive when I read 80 to 85 percent are benign and then other sites I read says it usually means cancer. I am on a…
Eyelashes
Is or has anyone had chemo and ran into a problem with the eyes, red, swollen and watery? I have had this condition now for about 4 months. How long for eyelashes to come back? All medical people say its from chemo will take time.....how much time??? I finished chemo in October. Beginning to wonder if there is not some…
Chemo the second time
I was originally diognosed with Breast Cancer in 2003 at the age of 40. underwent 8 treatments of Chemo & 16wks of radiation. Was doing great for 51/2 yrs then my leg started to hurt. It got progressively worse. A bone scan showed that the cancer returned as Metastatic breast cancer in my bones. My pelvis bone cracked in 2…
Breast Cancer Angel Poem
Merry Christmas, Dear Sisters in the Fight! I wanted to share this poem I wrote about our common fight. I sent it with the ornament I sent to my secret sister - but wanted to share it with the rest of you. It is my hope that it brings comfort and peace to us all during this trying time - especially at Christmas. I really…
OK, cruise pics are posted...
But from the end of the cruise to the beginning....darn computer.... It was lovely, I highly recommend this one...7 days, start to finish. Hugs, Kathi
Can You Believe THIS?
I was asked how I felt today?.........Even though It was obvious I was in a lot of pain.... I though "What the hell...........I never complained, moaned or threw tantrums whilst I was going through this... Maybe now is the time to get honest, share, open up, as a last ditch attempt to get some understanding from someone…
Free "Moving Beyond Breast Cancer" DVD from National Cancer Institute
At my last visit, my medical oncologist gave me a National Cancer Institute DVD called "Moving Beyond Breast Cancer." I've watched it several times, and I find it really helpful, so wanted to let any of you who might be interested know you can order it free of charge from NCI. It's about a 20-minute video of mainly four…
Mastectomy w reconstruction
Hey ladies I am scheduled for my suregery on Dec 28th...I am really nervous but I know it is something that needs to be done! I am having a skin and nipple sparing double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction (w/expanders.) I know the nipple sparing surgery is fairly new and I wanted to know if anyone here has had it.…
Hives side effect of tamoxifen?
I've been on Tamoxifen for 4 months. My onco put me on it before chemo because I wasn't sure if I was going to do chemo or not. When I decided to do chemo, he left me on Tamoxifen because other than a few night sweats I was doing fine on it. I started chemo (cytoxen and taxotere) and after the first treatment I had a few…
Trying to help the homeless keep a bit warmer/drier this season....
Some of you know that I make food,( or collect it from social events) package it in individual serving sizes in paper bowls with napkins and plastic spoons and take it to the homeless people in the town closest to me. I often include pop tops cans of dog food as well and doggie treats, as many of the "park dwellers" also…
Weight Gain
OMG! I have gained 15 lbs since diagnosis in Sept! Every day I think my stomach gets bigger and bigger! Please tell me this goes away after chemo???? I am on Adriamycin and Cytoxan. I have had 2 chemos so far........is this normal???? My appetite has not changed, I have not lost my tastebuds but still.....wow! Please tell…
Sent my Christmas ornament!
I know,I'm very late-but I finally sent out my Christmas ornament yesterday! I needed a box for it and my husband thought of a great one that he had complete with padding and all-everything fit so nicely(like it was meant to be)! So phew-it is on it's way and I hope it's recipient likes it!!

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