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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2010

Implant Surgery ~the big switcherooo. What to expect?
So, I will have surgery scheduled within a week. My tissue expanders are full and time for the silicone implants switch. Anyone who's had the second reconstruction surgery...... Can you tell me what to expect? Is it as hard as the double mast/tissue expander deal? I am nervous and scared to ask the dr what to expect for…
anybody taken arimidex
have to start this ,and take it for 5-10 years anybody else taking it
Good news.yohooow
Hi everyone.I am reaching the end of my rads.I have two more boost and I am done.I am very tired but very happy I am almost done.I see my Cancer dr, Mon about taking the Cancer pill.I actually went to a beauty shop yesterday.My eyebrows growed back and they were every where.So I got my Brows done.She looked at my hair and…
Good news.yohooow
Hi everyone.I am reaching the end of my rads.I have two more boost and I am done.I am very tired but very happy I am almost done.I see my Cancer dr, Mon about taking the Cancer pill.I actually went to a beauty shop yesterday.My eyebrows growed back and they were every where.So I got my Brows done.She looked at my hair and…
Tomorrow (tonight) is a bit tough....
It was 5 after midnight, I was here in Holland, 3 years ago, when the phone rang with the news my daughter had died. I still miss her, but keep her firmly in my heart. She had her moments, but also had times of joy, and the biggest smile. I feel like turning the phones off tonight, not a single call do I want to have...my…
Gardening tips 2
Don't throw out old string vests or fishnet stockings. Nailed to the walls outside they make excellent trellises for your climbing plants. Jxx
Bone Metastasis Club
Just wondered how many out there have bone mets: where it metastasized, what meds, how are you doing, pain, etc. I was diagnosed with ribs mets last year and I'm on arimidex and zometa.
Where are Bfbear, Ohilly, Babe Bussie, Phoenix Rising, tattooedinpink and so many more?
There are so many that I don't see at all anymore and haven't for weeks or months. I just pray that they are just doing so well that they don't need this board anymore and are living busy and great lives!
Prayers answered - Thank you Sisters!
This is an update to my "Prayers Needed - Not BC related" thread from last week. I wanted to let you know that I had a very good conversation with my boss, Roxanne, about how their family is doing after the tragic loss of her niece and grand-niece a few days before Christmas. She wanted to extend her thanks for all of the…
Pammy and Laurissa where are you gals?
I havent seen a post from Laurissa or Pammy in while does anyone know their current status? Hope they post soon with good news.
WOOOHOOOO!!!!!
I had bi-lateral mast/expander recon on the 28th. I had my follow-up today and my path report was great...just a 4mm ILC, which I already new was there. All my lymph nodes were negative...and they got all of it! I am just waiting for my Onco type score to see if I need chemo or not. For sure I will take the Tamoxifen also.…
Arimidex
Can anyone give some information of the drug Arimidex? My oncologist wants me to take it for the next 5 years. I went to the Arimidex website and the side effects look terrible. Also, my concern is that I have rheumatoid arthritis and already take methotrexate which has similar side effects. Any insight is appreciated.…
getting a t-shirt made :)
Hi Just wanted to share this with you... I kinda like my bald head now and have decided to get a T-shirt made it is going to read: MY BALD HEAD LOOKS BETTER THEN YOUR BAD HAIR CUT! LOL Gotta Love it (((xoxoxoxo)))) Lisa
meeting radiation doc tomorrow
Hello, I'm a little nervous about my appointment tomorrow....er....today... Obviously not sleeping but not sleeping is becoming a "norm" in my life. It's amazing how lonely it is at this hour of the day. Any bits of encouragement to help me through my appointment will be appreciated. Love, Missy
Ongoing seroma
My father dx male breast cancer aug., radical masectomy sept. 8, now through 5 of 6 chemo treatments that have been three weeks apart (sometimes longer due to severe side effects). For all these months since surgery he has had to go once per week to have fluid buildup drained from surgical site - a seroma. Usually there is…
More Ha Ha's - If Men Ruled The World
If Men Ruled the World... Any fake phone number a girl gave you would automatically forward your call to her real number. Nodding and looking at your watch would be deemed an acceptable response to "I love you." Hallmark would make "Sorry, what was your name again?" cards. When your girlfriend really needed to talk to you…
Not BC related
OK friends - I've been away for a bit. I fell down a hole over winter break...I'm not sure why. Today I handed in an application for a newly vacated position in my district. It's a real long shot, because I'm not entirely qualified for it, but it is what I love doing best - teaching struggling readers! Your warm thoughts…
Back from doctor
He says I have stage 1 bc, just because the size. Man that at least was good news! Only 1.3cm and now the big decision. Lumpectomy or mastectomy? I am going to talk to a plastic surgeon before I make any decisions! I have fears about both. Would you suggest sitting down and listing the pros and cons of each? How does…
Survivors Kick Up their Heels
Check out these survivors dancing to I Will Survive in a Flash Mob! We did this dance during a survivor party at my hospital in December, and we planned it ahead with the dancers but the other people there didn't know what was happening. The two women up front are one of the physician's medical assistants and an OR nurse;…
Update from surgery
Hello Everyone the surgery was on 12/29 they got all of the cancer this time. I also decided to have the right breast removed cause I had cancer ther five years ago I just did not want to face it again on that side. Went back today and both doctors are really please with everything on how things look. I know I will have to…
Regarding Irishwhispers
Dear Sisters Irishwhispers (Trish) was dx with stage 4, she is back in treatment, and having some problems but insits she will beat the beast back. I beleive her. So once again I ask each of you to pray for out sister, to send her positive thoughts. She must do the fighting, while we give her strength, tj
any one taking Herceptin? what's that like?
Starting Chemo tomorrow for the second time. This time will be getting Herceptin & Taxel. Never had either. Is there anyone out there currently or have had these meds. Wondering what the side effects will be like. I know there different with each person. Not looking forward 2 tomorrow at all. Just got my hair back after…
Oncotype 15...still have to have chemo
My surgeon called & said I didn't have to have chemo on the 23rd of Dec(great Christmas present.) However, my oncologist, feels I will benefit from chemo. I can honestly say breast cancer is the worst roller coaster ride ever...I was told my biopsy said not cancer, but then it was cancer, no chemo, yes chemo!!! I am so…
When did you notice your hair starting to grow back?
Finished last chemo yesterday (only 4 A/C) and was just wondering when to expect hair to grow back..Actually I have not lost mine completely, still have some soft stubbles about 1/16" long, is that normal? Also stubbly legs. Oh and also still have eyebrows and eyelashes. Just wondering if the "experts" can answer a quick…
Surgeon called, surgery scheduled
I'm a mess. After weeks of waffling, I've decided to go ahead and have a prophylatic bi-lateral masectomy. Actually calling the surgeon proved to be one of the most difficult things I've ever done. After months of reading this board, listening to other sisters, reading more, praying, thinking, I think, for me, the best…
Gardening Tips.......From Auntie Tash
Don't throw away Old, Worn Out Socks........They can be most useful in protecting Cucumbers, Marrows and Courgettes during the harsh winter months. Multi-Purpose compost.......?????????????????? What are the OTHER purposes you can use this for? All I can think of is GROWING PLANTS IN!????????? All not-sensible answers…
Just got to say, My Secret Sister Rocks
Months ago I came here to lurk, and find help and hope. Those parts were easy! Then Claudia had the ornament exchange. Mind you, I am not much for participation,rather preferring to be the shadow in the back, but I jumped in. I had such excitement joy and old fashioned fun creating my west coast friends ornament! Then, I…
First Chemo and Shaving Party! It Was GREAT!
Yesterday I had my first chemo and followed it with the greatest Shaving Party! The chemo went very smoothly, nothing hurt. I think it was more difficult for my sons than for me--they went with me but were pretty uncomfortable at first. Then as they realized that other patients had visitors keeping them company, they…
Bilateral or Unilateral mastectomy with reconstruction for DCIS in one breast
Would like input. Which did you have....unilateral or bilateral? Do you wish you'd made a different choice? If you are happy with your choice, WHY are you happy with it? I'd appreciate hearing your stories.
A few giggles....I couldn't resist passing them on....
Those who jump off a bridge in Paris are in Seine. A man's home is his castle, in a manor of speaking. Dijon vu - the same mustard as before. Practice safe eating - always use condiments. Shotgun wedding - A case of wife or death. A hangover is the wrath of grapes. Does the name Pavlov ring a bell? Condoms should be used…

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