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Breast Cancer

Archives for December 2009

Today is DianaLou's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DIANA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! AND MANY MORE.....!!! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! ♥ Cathy
post mastectomy question
I had a bilateral mastectomy with sentinal node sampling and tissue expanders placed on Tuesday (Dec 15th). I am having arm swelling on the left side. That side is the most painful (MUCH more uncomfortable). And the tissue expander is closer to my arm pit than the other side. The swelling goes down most of the way when I…
Can you come with me this afternoon? Followup
I go to see my onc at 2:30 p.m. I had blood work done on Wednesday morning and I'm going to get the results of my CA 15-3 marker test today. I really, really, really want the Arimidex to work!! Someone wise told me that being stage IV is a marathon, not a sprint. I want that marathon to go on a long, long, time. Thanks for…
Holiday eating tips
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. 2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare.. You cannot find it any other time of year but now. So…
CALMNESS IN OUR LIVES OVER THE HOLIDAYS
CALMNESS IN OUR LIVES OVER THE HOLIDAYS I am passing this on to you because it definitely works and we could all use a little more calmness in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Oprah show, you too can find inner peace. Dr. Oz proclaimed, 'The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have…
? unplanned chemo I did not take any pre chemo meds
Due to allergy I have been scheduled to another facility for desensitization to taxotere. WHen I was called I asked if there were any procedures scheduled and was told no, you are seeing the allergist. Well last last night I run into my infusion nurse and I am in fact having chemo (slowly to watch reactions) Normally I…
Clear mammo!
Hi All, Had my best gift ever....a clear mammo. I was worried that it would be painful after surgery and radiation but it was the same level as pain as usual. My next one is in April but I'm not even going to think about that until I have to. I think that's what I had about this the most. We have to go through these scarey…
I got my ornament from Cantella
I got my ornament yesterday. Thank you Cantella. My ornament came in a beautiful box and it is a beautiful blue ball with Santa, pine trees and pointsettas painted on it. I placed it on my tree in the front so I can see it everyday. Thank you again. Hugs, Margo
good news at last
My surgeon finally called tonight and confirmed that my second lumpectomy was successful. I've come to learn that waiting on the results is the hardest for me. Well, second hardest after accepting the fact that I have cancer. My husband was as happy if not more-so than I. He was calling everyone he knew to pass on the good…
I MADE IT THROUGH!
I made it through the surgery! I was still nervous til they knocked me out but I just kept thinking of all of you that were there with me in spirit and knowing that you were all rooting and praying for me and that sent a wave of calm over me when I got anxious. It took 1hr and 45 min to place the wires. The radiologist…
Tamoxifen and the very rare uterine cancer with an extremely poor prognosis that can occur after it'
Anyone interested in reading about what the women are saying who have taken Tamoxifen after having breast cancer and then gotten that horrible Grade 3, early metastasizing uterine cancer? I think you should all read the following article if you are considering this drug or the newer but similar type. On the Uterine Cancer…
How long will it feel like a lump after lumpecomy?
I had a lumpectomy and 8 lymph nodes removal 07/09/09. My breast still feels like i have a lump and under my arm also. Doctor said it will take months.... anyone else with the same situation???
Conflicting oncologist opinions
Met with my radiation oncologist about 3 weeks ago, was going to my last round of chemo. She reviewed my chart and bascially questioned most everything that was done so far with the exception of the chemo. She didn't think I had enough margin area removed, could go back for more surgery, questioned my MRI, something…
Please be there for me tomorrow
Mammogram 8.30 am, It is going to be an ordeal............I'm scared, more scared than I was exactly 2 years ago when my surgery was happening the next day (Yeah, yet again at 8.30 am 18th december )........ I really want you all with me, my 'special person' will be there......in spirit. Tylenol xtra will help. I hope.…
Guess the song?....Challenge
OK this story will give you the first line of a christmas song..... Every Thursday the local Chess Club met at the local pub after their tournaments to discuss tactics, wins, losses, opponents etc etc etc.......On this particular Thursday night the manager informed them that there was a private function going on in the…
How do you deal with numbness after mastectomy???????
Hi again. I am deciding on having either a bilateral mastectomy or a second lumpectomy (right breast done 2 weeks ago) now left breast tumor was just found. My biggest fear with mastectomy is the numbness/no feeling. I hate being numb. My underarm is numb now because of lympnodes taken out. For those of you that have had a…
Venting Blog
It's been a while since I've been on the boards. I had a recurrance of bc after 5 years and the second whirlwind occured. I was supposed to have radiation and hormone therapy. I ended up having surgery again on July 31st. They removed most of my sternum and part of my 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th ribs on my right side. I had…
IS IT ME?
I hit the shops today (Thanks Moopster, Retail Therapy) and I was amazed by the cacophony of absolutely Ghastly Christmas Music played over and over at 90+ decibels! If I never Hear about Chipmunks roasting on a open fire again it will be too soon! I race into these shops, grab what I need and race out as quickly as I…
Did everyone who was in the Ornament Exchange get their ornament??? Or are some still waiting???
Hello, Secret Elves! I went back to the pages, and pages, and pages (!!) of emails sent/received with the names, addresses and match-ups of all of us. I do not see that anyone was left without an exchange partner. So, just wondering, did all of you get an ornament? Or are some still waiting? I would like to know, so that I…
recurring problem with scar pberge3947
Kind Ladies, This person has a question but posted to the end of someone else's thread, so I am putting her issue into a new topic. >>>pberge3947 Posts: 1 Joined: Dec 2009 December 17, 2009 - 12:42am Scar Tissue new Hello Sylva, I'm new to this site and wanted to share my experience. I had Breast Cancer 12 years ago and…
1st Chemo went well!
Other than it being a long day (we didn't finish until 8:30 PM), I couldn't have asked for an easier time of it. No nausea so far, but I took my meds in the morning just in case. Just a bit tired and very slight wooziness. Going for my Neulasta shot early this evening (they don't want to give it to me until at least 6:30…
Lumpectomy yesterday
Let me just say that I am soooooo glad to have that over with. There were some issues but we got through it all. Then when I got home I got sick from the Anastasie. I felt faint and made it to the sofa before I actually fainted. It freaked my husband out. I stayed in bed and slept the rest of the day and all of last night.…
Bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction next week -- practical help?
Well, after having a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on November 18, nodes were clear, but margins weren't, so now I've decided to have bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. They are trying to get it scheduled for next week. I need some practical hints for this, such as what type of clothes do I need to go out and…
I canceled my surgery for today
I was supposed to have nipple attachment surgery this morning but while showering I just decided I wasn't ready.. My gut instincts kept tugging at me and I knew the timing today wasn't right.. I don't know if the timing will ever be right.. My bilateral was in July and I'm healing beautifully.. am I making sense?? I guess…
It's cold at Disneyland!!!!! (a bit of a sad post...)
Today my daughter Kristy and I are going to Disneyland! This is a family tradition. My other daughter, Stephanie, had her birthday on December 12. We had a rule that we didn't decorate for Christmas till after her day, so Disneyland is a GREAT place to ring in the season! Since she died, we still go...I can still hear her…
Round two of chemo yesterday
Had Chemo yesterday and every thing went fine. Spirits are good and Ireally think having the right attitude is very important. Now that is not saying I don't have my moments!
Taxol pain
Does the bone pain from Taxol lessen after the first few days? My treatment was Tuesday. I felt fine yesterday, but today I feel like I got hit by a bus. I know my paperwork says "3 days" and everyone is different, but I wondered if this would subside a little after maybe tomorrow. Thanks for any input. Kathy
Hair, Skin & Nails Vitamins
I was just curious if any of you have taken the Hair, Skin & Nail Vitamins after finishing chemo. I know I can't take them while on chemo, but I stocked up on them when my pharmacy had a 'buy one, get one' sale figuring it might help with all of these things being effected because of the chemo. Anyone? I'll be done the…
surgery today.....
Having my exchange surgery today. Nervous for what they are going to look like after surgery, but can't wait to get these rocks taken out. They have been in since Feb. Feels like I am finally putting a period on the end of this long road. What a year! It was this time last year I found my lump by doing a SBE and my life…
You know something, I missed all of you a LOT! Nice to be back on the board again!
I don't know if anyone noticed ( sniff sniff ) but I have been off the board for several weeks. I was off honestly because it was getting to me. I love this board and I love all of you. I have received and I hope given a lot of support and encouragement here. I love the good news, and, I tried to say something positive and…

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