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Breast Cancer

Archives for February 2010

How long after treatments were you able to go without a wig or scarf
There is a discussion going about Patti finally getting to go to work without her scarf but just to get a feel, how long after treatments were the majority of you able to ditch the wig or scarf? I finished chemo on 10/15 and I'm not there yet. It's been almost 5 months and I'm just curious. I guess part of it has to do…
No scarf on my head to work yesterday!!
Hi all, Well, I finally decided to come to work "sans scarf!" I was a little apprehensive but everyone was very kind and excited for me! I should say that I work for a congregation of nuns so lots of them have had cancer and are survivors, too. Also, the fact that I work with mostly women, made the transition from scarf to…
Started rads today
Everyone said this is so easy, but I don't really think so and I did already have chemo and surgery. Laying on that table with your arms stretched above your head with your breasts hanging out and not being able to move is not my idea of a good time !!! I'm whining I know...sorry Judy
Taxol
Has anyone taken Taxol recently - I just finished A/c and am about to start four treatments of Taxol and am a little nervous of side effects. Thanks
It is Groundhogs Day and my birthday
I share my birthday with my sister who is 2 minutes younger than me. She has been there during this year. I appreciate everything she has done. It has been one hell of a year. Last year I was having surgery on our birthday. I will finish Herceptin this summer. Jake helped his MeMe yesterday set the table for a special…
so cal ladies......anyone needing a little extra help?
over dinner i was thanking my son for just "stepping up" & being so helpful the past couple months....and how blessed i am to have him. We were talking about volunteer groups etc. He reminded me that all LA unified students are required to complete a certain number of community service hours & that can be ANYTHING as long…
I know this is off subject
Hello and how is everyone? i know this is off subject who is having a super bowl party and what are you having? I am having on with a few friends right now i will be doing the hot wings,barbecue wing,pull pork sandwich,meatballs...wow i am doing all the meats i guess...lol..my friends are bring dishes also..just trying to…
I Laughed So Much That My Ribs Hurt
I believe in laughter and I believe that laughter heals. I laughed so much that my sides hurt and I had to stop reading many times before I could resume again. I hope that this has same effect on you that it did with me. The story begins as follows: After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips.…
Questions?
I am going to see the radiologist and oncologist to discuss a treatment plan tomorrow. I had a lumpectomy on dec 17th and a re excision for wider clear margins on jan22. Diagnosis DCIS. Does anyone have any suggestions for things I need to ask them? Thanks
Has Anyone Missed Scheduled Chemo Date Because they were Sick
Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has ever missed a scheduled chemo infusion because of being ill. I have been sick for the past 10 days with a bronchial infection and have been on 2 different antibiotics and am scheduled to have my fourth dose of A/C tomorrow. I am scared to get it because of me being sick…
Who or What is NED?
At first I thought NED was a man but NED has been referred to more than once by more than one person on this site. So....who or what is NED? I can't figure it out and I am too curious to let it go. Janelle - also known as the "Why Girl" because I ask many questions.
Emla Cream
So port insertion went well, but it is still sore. Has anyone used the Emla cream, and if so, will that really help when I start chemo on Wednesday? The thought of anyone going near my port with a needle right now does not make me happy! :-)
Big Mistake - Did I Get An E-mail From One of the Bad People?
Below is the e-mail I received today. "Beloved, I am is Judith Alexander, I am suffering from breast cancer. I have something important to discuss with you. REPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Regards, Mrs. Judith Alexander." Is she one of "those bad people"? I made a mistake. Before I read the posting WARNING, unfortunately on…
? 4 Rad Girls
Was wondering... should women who have had radiation not wear underwire bras after treatment? If any of you Ladies in Pink should know the scoop, do tell! Thank you, in advance, for your input. BL
Sedation for diagnosis procedures
I have been diagnosied with breast cancer and had a lumpectomy and will have 6 weeks rad. My question is- Why don't they tell us about the pain related to the diagnostic procedures? The "needle" biopsy was not a needle- It was a drill bit into the breast. It was no needele, it was the diameter of a straw. Pure torture.…
Am I The Oldest One On This Site?
I am curious. Is there anyone older than me on this site? I just turned 69 years old in January. I might be 69 years old in body but my mind is very young. And...I am still working full time as an Administrative Assistant. I am half Italian and half Polish. I do believe that I get my stamina from the Polish side of the…
Stage III after surgery
I had a positve for cancer mamo in Oct 2009, I was then sent for an ultra sound which I was told could be just an infection of the lymphnodes, my primary care immediately became very concerned and refered me for a pet scan which lit up like a beacon on my left breast she then sent me directly to a surgeon who i believed…
February month of ...
Can you believe it is February already? We are glad for January to be over here in the midwest ... want to get closer to spring to melt this snow and ice that's hanging around. Did you know that the month of February has many items for awareness? ~ Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month ~ Black History Month ~…
Bone biopsy
I just completed a PET/CT scan and bone scan, each radiologist report said the cancer had spread to my rib bones. Then I went to the oncologist on Friday and he said maybe the scans are not accurate - and told me to schedule a bone biopsy. I'm sort of hopeful but mostly confused. I know I just need to wait for the biopsy…
Facial lymphedema
I am very fatigued since radiation finished over a month ago. I was also wondering if anyone out there has had any swelling of their face post radiation, it started almost a month after rads started. I have been to my onc, primary, allergist, no one has a clue what it is. I finally got my onc to refer me to the lymphedema…
Need to get out of "my head"
Anyone else experience this? I'm about 4 days out of my 2nd chemo, feeling lousy all over, and all I can think about is my current condition. I try to read, watch funny movies, take a walk, but I can't get out from under. And the lousy dreams...tidal waves, crashing chandeliers, dying animals. I know I don't NEED to…
Having problems getting into chat!
Ok....guess I must be addicted to chat or something. I have been trying for the last hour to get in and there is no way its going to let me. So, just want to say hey to all and let ya know I will be gone until next Friday. Heading south....not too far however, we are not talking palm trees, there are still pines there,…
acting like a spoilt brat
I had a mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction on 1/5 ( 3 1/2 weeks ago). My mother came down to help particularly with my daughter and she a great help. I could not have survived the first two weeks without her during which time I also had an infection. This last week and a half I have become more mobile and doing a…
How to celebrate my LAST chemo!!!
Yep, it's finally here! Wed at 2:30pm! I had posted on another thread asking for ideas, but for the life of me I can't remember which thread it was... (chemo brain?) Anyhoo, Does anyone have any ideas how to celebrate with the nurses and docs who have been so kind and positive with me throughout this ordeal? flowers?…
Why so high?
Why is the treatment so high? I am on Femara now and my copay went up to $60 a month from $35. There should be generics to help us. Cancer is expensive!!! We go thru so much and then to have to make tough decisions.

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