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Breast Cancer

Archives for February 2010

Microcalcifications and mastectomy
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some advice. When I was 39 yrs old (14 yrs ago) my baseline mammogram showed microcalcifications in my left breast. They were removed via a surgical biopsy (lumpectomy) and found to be DCIS. Since they were all removed no further treatment was needed. My oncologist told me at the time that odds…
Lapatinib/Tykerb - Clinical trial for Her2+ - Anyone participating?
I had my oncologist contact me with regards to a clinical trial that I qualify for (must be Her2+). Apparently not all Her2+ patients respond to Hercepton and so they are trying to figure out why. They (GSK) have come up with another drug Lapatinib (Tykerb) and a clinical trial is being conducted. There are 4 categories:…
Taste Buds
I am new to chemo as of last week and to this Discussion Board. Okay, I was warned that my taste buds would change and they have, especially after having the Neulasta shot. I hate the way my mouth taste inside. Any suggestions on how to help with the nasty taste or is it something I will just need to get use to. I drink a…
Femera
Gang, I don't want to be a whiny cry baby, especially when ladies on the board are dealing with more complex and serious issues; but, this Femera is really putting it to me. My shins, calfs, and lower back are killing me. I move around and feel like a 90 year old woman. I am also kind of dizzy (not that I wasn't already.)…
I Can't believe I am done.
It's been a journey. First all the test's. Then the surgery. Then Chemo. Then Rads. I am finished today ( except for herceptin and Tamoxifen ). Feel's good on the one hand and a bit scary on the other, but I am glad it's over.
Prosthesis and bra
I had a mastectomy two weeks and I am so frustrated because I don't know who to talk to about getting a prosthesis and bra. I have so many questions. How long should I heal before putting on a bra? Who will fit me for a bra and prosthesis? Do I need a prescription? I've looked on the internet and there are so many…
NEED WEEKLY SUPPORT - JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS LAST WEEK
I’m biting the bullet, bearing my soul, and announcing my true weight. Last week I joined Weight Watchers again. I am a Life Time member. Weighed in at 240 lbs.4.oz. . Yesterday first week to weigh-in yield a loss of 2 lbs. 8 ounces. Now weigh 237 lbs. 6 oz. I walked a total of 4 days. Three of those days were 1 hour per…
Tuesday's HAHA! Promise you will laugh now!
A Really BAD Day! There was this guy at a bar, just looking at his drink. He stays like that for half of an hour. Then, this big trouble-making truck driver steps next to him, takes the drink from the guy, and just drinks it all down. The poor man starts crying. The truck driver says, "Come on man, I was just joking. Here,…
lumpectomy next Tuesday
My MRI and petscan were clear. No sign of the tumors. I'm glad but still nervous about it. I'm feeling tired from chemo and it's been over a month. And weakness in my legs. The nurse explained the lymph node dissection. They have to inject a radioactive solution through my nipple, she said it would be "uncomfortable". Then…
A "NewBe" to the Group
Thank you everyone for those very kind words. I actually got alot of information before my surgeon called me this afternoon. Of course he has now introduced me to some more new words. My husband and I will meet with him tomorrow at noon. I do feel very comfortable with him. I will also schedule an MRI as well and we will…
Mastectomy
Just had a mastectomy on both breasts on Thursday. Feeling depressed and lonely.
Tamoxifen and Periods?
I started tamoxifen (again, after being on it 3 weeks) at the end of Dec. I had a period in January but not this month. Is this normal? Has this happened to anyone else?
How long
Hi, I'm new here and hoping for some help. Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in Feb, 2008, had double masectomy due to family history (found out later I had BRCA 1 gene) had chemo (AC+Taxol) from April through July 2008, reconstructive surgery in Dec. 2008. I am cancer free and thank God for that but I am still…
Here We Go Again
Just got back from my onc appointment and she is changing my chemo again because of my side effects. My eyes are swollen at the tear ducts and she said she had never seen anyone with that side effect but she had heard of it. Welcome to my world. If it is unusual and not a common side effect of course I will have it. She is…
What's worse, chemo or rads?
Hi pinks.....I'm wanting to go back to work when I start radiation....I was really lucky with chemo, it didn't hit me too hard, but what about rads??? Is work doable during radiation?? BTW...healing up nicely from surgery, still a bit of pain, but manageable. Mountains of Love ~Kari
Sung to the tune of
99 bottles of beer on the wall: 33 rounds of rads to go 33 rounds of rads But I feel strong All day long 33 rounds of rads to go 32 rounds of rads to go 32 rounds of rads I can do this with ease And anything I please 32 rounds of rads to go ........ 20 rounds of rads to go (yawn) 20 more rounds of rads? Shut my yap I need…
all done
all done with chemo and radation , started in july. when i first started i thought oh god this is going to take forever, but it feels like just yesterday i started,so keep you chins and hopes up everyone its not forever. now what is the question lol
cellulitis now
I developed cellulitis yesterday on my right breast and was prescribed a very strong antibiotic which gave me severe headaches and vomiting and was told tht it would work fast and I had to take two of the antibiotics yesterday. Now the cellulitis has spread across my whole chest. I will be seeing a plastic surgeon who did…
TAXOTERE & XELODA
Hello Everyone, I am new to this. I been diagnosed with bc on Dec. 18, 09 and had Mastectomy on 1/6/10. Had 18 nodes removed which 16 were positve. Pet scan showed it met to my liver. Stage 4. Just finished my first round of chemo Taxotere every 3 weeks and I'm taking oral Xeloda 2x daily 6 pills 3000mg. I've been reading…
Shaving challenged
Well, you'd think by the time I reached 51 years old, I'd have learned how to shave properly!!! Since chemo has made me mostly hairless anyway, I hadn't worried about shaving for the past few months, but now that I've finished my chemo and am preparing for rads, I wanted to get rid of those few straggler hairs under my…
looking for help
Last Week I had a Tram reconstruction and a lift of the other breast and I'm having quite a bit of difficulty with a burning sensation on the reconstruction side. I left the hospital with 3 drains all are out now and there is no sign of infection but where the stitches seem to come together under the breast (right under…
A LITTLE SOMETHING I POSTED ON THE EXPRESSIONS GALLERY DECIDED TO SHARE IT HERE AS WELL
In 1998 I had a recurrence of breast cancer that pole vaulted me from a stage 2 to a stage 4 in less than a year. During this time my husband was always trying to come up with things to do that would get me out of the house and away from the thought of cancer. He decided it would be fun for us to go to San Francisco on the…
YOU ARE ALL JUST THE BEST
Okay ladies saw my onco and he say's I'm in the pink and then he grinned. All is well no probs for today......YEAH!!! He will continue to see me every 4 months as he does not want to miss anything so for now ladies will you all please dance with NED for me since huring my back I cannot...however NED is such a good guy I…
phyllodes tumor
Looking for info on phyllodes tumor of the breast Confused by the fact that this cancer can't be treated with chemo or radiation
Arimidex vs Tamoxifen
Ok, so I've been reading up on and researching Tamoxifen because from the beginning I thought that's what I was going to be taking. My good ole doc surprised me today and told me that he's putting me on Arimidex. From all the reading I've been doing on this board, I thought I would have to be on Tamoxifen until I was in…
Thank You, Cathy/Cat64!
Thank you for being our Member Birthdays Recordkeeper here! It is an awesomely nice thing you do, for all of us. Your time and efforts are much appreciated. Kind regards, Susan
Bones
Hello and how is everyone? went to the doctor to day to have chemo done and was unable to have treatment to day, Had a ct done last week and it showed some hot spots on my bones so right now he is changing my treatment to Xeloda,Ixempra and zometa is there anyone who is taking this treatment ? he said this will also help…
Monday's HA HA for you!
Girls Night Out! Two women friends had gone out for a Girls Night Out, and had been decidedly over-enthusiastic on the cocktails. Incredibly drunk and walking home they suddenly realized they both needed to pee. They were very near a graveyard and one of them suggested they do their business behind a headstone or…
Last day of radiation!
Today was my last day of radiation. I have mixed feelings!! One part of me is SO VERY happy to be done with treatment and ready to be moving forward. The other part of me was crying today...I guess I grew close to my radiation tech and will miss her terribly. I have another pressing health issue to followup on today...I…
Lactose intolerance caused by chemo
It's been a month since my last chemo and my lower abdomen was in such pain from gas and bloating. I figured out I developed lactose intolerance due to damage to intestinal lining from chemo. Started taking Lactaid with each meal and pains and gas are gone. Maybe some of you others are going through this too.

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