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Breast Cancer

Archives for December 2009

? about Sentinal LN Biopsy after the fact
Ok-I'll admit, I have been overdoing it with my left arm since my surgery on 11/30! Isn't that the first step? Admitting I have a problem? lol Today after some last-minute shopping, my arm pit area was more sore than usual. So, I felt around under there & there is a "ball" in that area. Is this normal? Or does that mean I…
My last radiation is tomorrow!!
I just wanted to share that my last radiation appointment is tomorrow! It's been a long journey with surgeries, chemo and 33 radiation treatments but I made it! I've learned so much from all my sisters in pink and wish you all much joy, peace, health and happiness in 2010! Love, Patti
Hi everyone,I am so very happy.I know you don,t mind.
Their may be an end to this after all.My Dr. says 5 more Radiation treatments and 5 boosters.I am so happy.As you know it has been a long drug out thing with surgery twice,chemo and radiation.And alot of you have been on this journey with me.Thank you so much.I love you all.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.(Pat).
blame
Hello and how is everyone? I was just wondering is everything being blame on chemo, the reason i ask is that on Monday i had a chemo appt and was asking the doctor a few questions and all he could say to every question was it was from chemo,over the weekend i was having pain were my port is its because of the chemo,feet…
"Im a-leavin on a jet plane" (well, almost...lol):
So, as you all are enjoying one last piece of pie, think of me fighting with the porter, ticket agent, and security at LAX!!!!! I have posted a pic on my expressions page of what I have been working on for the last 3 months!!!!! It is a felt stocking for my 'little' (almost 30) step daughter. Last Christmas, she spied my…
Moms with young kids
Hello, I am from the ovarian board but I've come looking to connect with Moms who have young kids. I am stage IV ovarain. I am 42yrs old. I have a 4yr old, 6yr old and a 22yr old. Ovarian is mostly a post menopausal disease. I'm having a tough time finding women with young kids. Since breast cancer is much more common than…
Just Hello
Having a tough time this Christmas for some reason. 10 years out for me this year - I was diagnosed in 1999. So far so good. But it's still there...you know??? In reading some of the posts on here, I realize that I am not alone. You have been through what I went through. I have tried to fight my feelings about Cancer alone…
Do You See It?
Before our pastor gets to the subject matter of his sermon, he usually captures the attention of our congregation by telling a joke or funny story. I had heard this one before but found it as funny as the first time I heard it: One evening a preacher held a country-type baptism. This is where those desiring baptism are…
Ornamenet Exchange
I received my beautiful dancing (with Ned) girl with long blond hair and a red dress with black dancing shoes. I also got one of those little boxes that are great for Christmas hard candies, but only if I leave them somewhere out of my sight! I was going to fill up the little box and send it back, but then reality hit me.…
hello from the new girl
My name is Diane. I would like to introduce myself. I'm 34yrs old diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Although my prognosos is good, and so is my attitude, I must say that I have my moments where I feel scared and unsure.I was diagnosed back in Sept/09 and it was the shock of my life. I cried at the the doctor's office…
Such a bad day!
I am new to the site, and I guess I just need to vent. I was diagnosed with kidney cancer this year and had a nephrectomy in July. One kidney removed. Now it's breast cancer. My 1st lumpectomy was in November, my 2nd a week ago. Found out today the margins still aren't clean. Being told to go back for a mastectomy. I just…
Lumpectomy results are clear. I'm so happy :)
Got the news this morning ... all clear! Will meet with radiology to schedule that to start the second or third week in January. I'm still pretty tired from being sick with three different colds off and on for 8 weeks prior to my surgery this past Wednesday. That's why I haven't been online as often. Need to get my…
Drain NOT coming out before Christmas
I am disappointed! My drain is not going to come out before Christmas. I was really hoping that it would. It is so hard to sit when there is so much to do! Any suggestions as to how I can slow down the drain . . . one day I'm close to 30cc, the next day I'm back at 50cc!
Had biopsy Tuesday..results...
not cancer but atypical lobular hyperplasia. My surgeon wants to do an MRI, excisional biopsy of both areas, and have me meet with an oncologist...sounds pretty intense for not being cancer... but I guess it's a cancer precursor? I guess there is increased risk of cancer of either breast and they want to make sure nothing…
Ornaments and How Real this Virtual Site Is
I want to share about my ornaments. First, I received two. A box and and a nutcracker soldier. They came with a card from Judy (our Creampuff 91344). This is what Judy wrote: " The box symbolizes where all the good things that have helped you get to this stage of your treatment are stored, and the nutcracker guard is there…
What's Cooking?... Christmas Dinner/Lunch?
OK, I just had to start this one off, as most of you already know, I am hardly a 'Domestic Goddess' lol (If it ain't boil in the bag or microwave forget it). Sooooooooo What do all you Americans (and others) have on Christmas day for the main meal? I'm doing Roast leg of Lamb with Rosemary. A huge heap of mashed tates (so…
A short discussion of the lymph system (reprise)
The lymph system is actually another circulatory system in the human body. The veinous and the arterial are well known, and pretty dynamic, since they interact with the heart. Their eb and flow are controlled by, to varying degrees, the pumping action of the heart. But the lymph system is a bit different. It takes care of…
MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HUG CLARA
Radiation toxicity reduced with red wine
Ok. So I'm starting radiation next Monday and my cousin led me to this article on drinking red wine before radiation treatment. Very interesting. As I have stated on previous threads...everything in moderation. That and the Europeans know how to live. What do you all think of this? I'm going to give it a try, especially…
Taxotere....
Hi, Tell me about Taxotere? I just finished up my 4 rounds of Cytoxan and Adriamycin, next I have 4 rounds every 3 weeks of Taxotere... and my nurse practitioner scared the crap out of me saying that maybe I should get it every week to lessen the side effects and wondered why the doctor has me going every 3 weeks for 3…
Officially Joined the RAD B's
Sorry I have been away for a few weeks. I started radiation therapy three weeks ago and things have been crazy. You know, you run to work and you run at work all day and then you have to run to get zapped. I can't tell if the running every day or the radiation therapy is what's making me so tired. I have completed 14 of my…
Home from hospital
I had my mastectomy and TRAM flap reconstruction on Friday the 11th. Things went pretty well except for not enough stitches in my belly button and bled all night - needed transfusion by next day. Came home Wed. night. I do have one question - how long before I can stand up straigt? I feel like an old woman all hunched over…
Taxotere and Cytroxan Chemotherapy
I am going to begin Taxcotere and cytroxan treatment on 05JAN. It will be 1 session every 3 weeks for a total of 4 treatments. Is there anyone out there that is currently or just recently gone through this treatment? How were your side effects? Needless to say I am losing sleep over this. Thanks for any help. Sally
I think I finally made a decission but still scared.
Thanks everyone. I think I made a decision but need to discuss with the onco tomorrow. I am the one who is scared to death of being numb. I believe I am going to have a second lumpectomy. Right breast was 3 weeks ago, now left breast needs to be done. Has anyone else chosen to have lumpectomy in each breast rather then…
Damm I broke my tooth
Does chemo have anything to do with you teeth. The side of my tooth just fell off tonight. I guess I will be in dentist chair tomorrow. Damm thing is sharp to.
My family picture
I finally figured out how to post my picture. Anyway this is my happy family from last Christmas. Just making sure it goes through.
Eyelashes & eyebrows
Has anyone experienced losing their eyelashes and eyebrows six weeks after chemo? Just wondering...here I am waiting for my hair to show signs of coming back....LOL....and woke up to day and my eyelashes and brows are gone!!
Sometimes the holiday is getting me down
But I got the following from a girlfriend on email and decided to share it. It's holiday songs for the psychologically challenged (me at times) 1. Schizophrenia --- Do You Hear What I Hear? 2. Multiple Personality Disorder --- We Three Kings Disoriented Are 3. Dementia --- I Think I'll be Home for Christmas 4. Narcissistic…
The bus leaves for Cancertown on the 28th and this time I'm not on it
Yep it's true I refuse to get on that bus. Actually I have a question about RADs. I've finished 28 whole breast and am pretty burnt and a bit tired. I am scheduled for 5 boosters which I will finish (God willing) on the 28th of December. What can I expect from the boosts will they make me more tired or will I feel about…
Questions for Oncologist
Background: I had a lumpectomy Nov. 30, 1.4cm grade 9 tumor with clean margins and no lymph node involvement. It was followed with Xoft Brachytherapy for radiation. I have triple negative bc. I just turned 57 and have type 2 diabetes. Now it's time to meet with the oncologist to determine my chemo plan. Give me your best…

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