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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2010

Arimidex--AGAIN (Question)
Ok, for you ladies taking Arimidex. What time of day do you feel worked out best for you? My Medical Oncologist AND mt Oncology surgeon who I saw today want me to start it. So, I'm thinking starting this evening, Which time of the day seemed to work better for you?
Pammy How was returning to work
Just wanted to see how the part time return is going? And how is the temp? Hope all is well and that you are just super busy. Stef
Comment not showing up?
Has anyone else posted a comment, hit "Post Comment" but the comment doesn't show up? This has happened to me several times. Am I doing something wrong? Judy :-)
Recurrance
I had BC in 2001 - Stage 2 - had lumpectomy, 6 Chemo's - & radiation. Just found out today that I have mets to breast bone & rib... Very scared. Anyone else have this?? I always heard that once it gets in the bone its over?
Brian Joseph's Lash & Brow Gel???
I was shopping for a wig yesterday & the sales lady recommended "Brian Joseph's Lash & Brow Gel." She said her customer's that have used it said it worked. It is $42.00 for a small tube...will need several tubes to get thru chemo. I would love to know if anyone has actually tried it & if it works before spending $$$. I…
Recipe Exchange
I have been invited to participate in a recipe exchange and was wondering if anyone on the board here would be interested in participating. I think it would be fun to receive recipes from all over the country. I need about 12 more names of those interested. Please pm me your email address and I'll get it out this…
Treatment plan
Hello, Pls l would like to know what treatment plan is best for BC?My girlfriend had surgrey on both breast then 1 course of chemo now on tamoxifen tab. From expert side please would it be nice to go for rad.now or what is best for her? Thanks for all your sincere reply.
to pgrace35
you said when you replyed to aysemari.that you were building your inmune system while on chemo. my doc said that was a big no no. they want you to have no inmune for the chemo to work. so building your inmune with chemo will defeat what their trying to do
start chemo on Mon
I got my chemo schedule today & I start on Monday. I am so ready to get the "show on the road", so this journey is soon a part of my past. Not this site...ya'll are all so amazing!!! Is anyone else starting chemo next week? I am going to have taxtore/cytoxan every 3 weeks for 4 treatments. I requested No Neulasta...she…
Amazing things people did for me
I would like to tell you about my friends and their clumsy and endearing attempts to be there for me. And I am sure you all have some great stories to share, let's hear it! Let's hear about all the beautiful thing cancer can't take away from us! Tonight I got a pizza, compliments of my friend who lives in another state...…
Blackroze, make room for all of us at your dr's appt tomorrow!
Blackroze/Elaine, just wanted to let you know we'll all be coming with you to your doctor's appointment tomorrow -- so call ahead and let them know you'll need an extra-large exam room! :-) Seriously, we'll be thinking about you, and hoping that your doctor has some answers for you about what the next steps will be for you…
Update on "being done"
Thanks to all that has wished me well, and gave advice on gettig on with life. My new line is get busy living, or get busy dying. I choose living. You're a great group of women. It's sad we have to be here,but it's great to have a support system. Unrelated subject. I have a friend who has BC, worked at the same place for 5…
Done with Rads today!!
Hi All. I finished with the rads today. I had 35 total with the last 7 as boosters. My skin is red but not blistered. I'm still on Herceptin every 3 weeks until Oct. I meet with my oncol. next Wed. to have the "Tamoxefin talk". I also see my gyn. on next Thurs. to get her opinion on it. On to the next step!
About Neulasta....
I have to say that I am truly blessed to have an oncologist who has been through breast cancer and all the "crap" that goes along with it. She firmly believes that you should allow your body to build the blood cells back up on their own if possible. I have never had to take a neulasta shot through the whole A/c and taxol…
First time user, question about Tram or Diep Reconstruction
Hi, I've been reading this site for about 1 1/2 years but have never written. I went through a mastectomy followed by chemo, radiation and a year of herceptin. I read what many of you have written on these topics throughout my treatments and they did help, I just couldn't get myself to write. I guess it makes it all more…
TB tests
Can I get a TB test in arm where lymph nodes were removed?
Stopping chemo early
For those of you who had to stop early can you share the reason?
Relay for Life
Tonight is our kickoff for the Laurel Relay for Life (Maryland). A friend and I are going to the Green Turtle tonight - all proceeds from all sales will go directly to the Relay for Life. If there is anyone close by (between Washington and Baltimore), we'd love to see you there. The Green Turtle is on Route 1 in Laurel.…
single
i am thinking because i gained weight and i am bald. who will ever want some one who has cancer, fat and bald
Surgery scheduled, ? on latissimus flap
HI!! Saw the plastic surgeon and the main surgeon today, my surgery is scheduled for February 11th, radical mastectomy on the left, simple mastectomy on the right, both ovaries, immediate reconstruction (7 hours)yikes. Surgeon recommended lat flap because of radiation. Says this skin holds up better seemed to be the best…
Gaining weight while fighting breast Cancer.Anyone eles have this problem?
Hi everyone.Since everyone on this board is so easy to talk to.I wonder if their is some of you like me about gaining weight.I have always had a weight problem.I have taken it off with weight watchers.And gain it back again.When I found out I had Breast Cancer I had lost 20lb. with WW.Was starting to feel good about my…
exercise
What about exercise during chemo? Is it o.k.?
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT WHILE ASEA!
My family and I just got back from a cruise with Carnival cruise line. On the day before the cruise was over they held a one mile walk around the ship to raise money for breast cancer, all proceeds go to the cause. Apparently they have been doing it for several years, the original goal was to raise half a mil in a year…
Leaning towards Latissimus Flap
Hi Pink warriors:) Met with the plastic surgeon today and I'm leaning towards a latissimus flap. Any information on this would be wonderful...I will meet with the other surgeon this afternoon, should know by today when the big surgery is going to take place. I'll keep you posted.... Many thanks and big hugs, Kari
Cancer or not cancer, that is the question?
Hi all, I'm new to the site but not new to the disease. I had my first partial mastectomy in June of 1996 at the age of 26. After finding the lump and it being passed off by the first Dr as a cyst, then a fibroadenoma by the second Dr, I finally got a third opinion. Although reluctant this third Dr agreed to take the lump…
Inspirational songs/music/books
A jewish friend recommended Mi Shebeirach by Debbi Freidman It is a healing song. I listen to it alot as it is about restoring and renewing. It is on Ytube. anybody else have thngs they like or help?
when do they tell you if its gone or not
i am finished chemo, into 2nd week of 6 weeks of radation. just wondering what is next,when and how do they find out if its gone
chemo, then double masectomy, then radiation, then reconstruction
Has anyone had chemo, then double masectomy and lymph node removel, then radiation, then reconstruction in that order? If so, does the plastice surgeon come to the double masectomy? Please tell me what you think I should know about the whole process. I am unhappy that I have to wait 4 - 6 months after radiation to begin…
A Few Monday Ha Ha's For You
Step Back, I Know First-Aid When a car skidded on wet pavement and struck a telephone pole, several bystanders ran over to help the driver. A woman was the first to reach the victim, but a man rushed in and pushed her aside. "Step aside, lady," he barked. "I've taken a course in first-aid!" The woman watched for a few…
infections - flap reconstruction
Has anybody had this problem? I had a flap reconstruction on Jan. 5th, I am doing alright in the sense I am mobile however I got an infection in the stomach area so the plastic sugeon opened up the incision a little and washed it out with saline. I was doing just fine, saw him on friday he was alright with the progress…

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