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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2010

Nurse gave good news but said Chemo likely
Found out today that I am ER+ and Prog+ and HER2-, Nurse said after masectomy I will likely have Hormone Therapy, and since I am only 37 Chemo also stops estrogen production so expect that even if the nodes are neg. But the HER2- is a very good thing Do you think the nurse was right about the Chemo?
Surprise News
I went to my Radiation Oncologist on Monday for my first 6 month follow up, and asked her exactly what did the scores on the Oncotype DX test show for me? I have asked other doctors and always seemed to get a runaround type of answer. She told me my score at 34 meant I had a reoccurrance rate of 51%. That's why they…
Went for 5th out of 6th treatment yesterday. Liver enzymes trippeld Nervous
I am on Taxotere, Carboplatin and Herceptin. Went for my next to last chemo yesterday. My dr was on vacation so I saw a dr I had never seen before. When he came in he asked me how I was feeling, and I told him I was doing pretty good. I have stage 1 Ductal Invasive with clear nodes. Had a lumpectomy. He said he wanted me…
Anyone had a spouse diagnosed with temporal lobe dementia
I'm just about a year post completion of all treatment except the daily arimidex. I've noticed my husband turning more and more negative and unpleasant, but he was losing his memory too and I thought that would be enough to make anyone negative. He just got dx with frontal lobe dementia; turns out it's alzheimers evil…
Just because these thoughts are shallow doesn't make them any less true...and some of them are funny
SHALLOW THOUGHTS FOR TODAY...... * Nothing ticks you off more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. * I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger. * There is a great need for a sarcasm font. * I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than…
Very Dry Skin on Face with Tamoxifen
Hi Everyone, I have been on Tamoxifen for about two months. The only side effect I have so far is very dry skin on my face only. Any sugguestions for creams, oils, etc. It seems like such a little thing but it's making me very uncomforable. My dermotologist suggested some things but none have worked. I see her again next…
8th & FINAL round of chemo Completed!!!
Today March 30 I had my final chemo infusion. Hallelujah!! First round was Oct. 6, 2009. It's been a long haul. Tomorrow I get my neulasta shot, get to ring the bell in the infusion room and meet with the Rad Oncologist. If the metallic taste isn't too bad tomorrow, we'll dine at a fancy restaurant and I may start counting…
Last day of RADS
Today was my last day of Rads! I'm really glad they're over but feeling very sad and depressed. I have been crying since I came home and I don't know why? It can't be because rads are over because I hated the treatments. I told my doc I would rather have had more chemo treatments. I felt like a baked potato in a microwave…
RECONSTRUCTION AND LIFT
IF YOU'VE HAD RECON. AND A LIFT, ARE YOU SATIFIED WITH IT, I'M SCHEDULED FOR THE SURGERY, BUT AM AFRAID THAT THERE WILL BE A DIFFERENCE IN THE SIZE...IS THE LIFT SIDE AS HIGH AS THE INPLANT SIDE? THANKS FOR ANY INFO YOU CAN GIVE ME...
Now Aromasin, what next?
As of yesterday I had to stop the Aromasin because my hands swelled so bad I couldn't bend my fingers or even get my rings off. The pain deep in my bones left me with no quality of life. I have tried the Arimidex which was even worse, at least this time I stayed on the Aromasin for 5 months, but called my doctor to tell…
Question
Now that I am waiting to get times for CT scan and MRI on my arm. As it turns out I did find a lump less than one cm and the other thing growing they don't know what it is and biopsy isn't for them, she doesn't think they will even get the tumor that did show up on the ultra sound. Funny how 14 years ago I missed allot of…
How Many Are on Arimidex - More Seem to be on Femara
It seems that more women are on Femara than Arimidex. I am starting to feel very lonely. I don't think there are any more than 6 on Arimidex, unless you are not posting. Naturally I am interested in Arimidex because I started it on Thursday, March 18, 2010. Since I am 69 years old, luckily have only a few aches and pains,…
Weight Watchers - Weigh In 3/29/10
All I could think about last night while attending the Weight Watcher meeting is how am I going to tell you that I gained 2 oz. Last night’s weigh-in yield a 2 oz. gain. If I try to be a little more normal – like other people – but still stay on the diet, it doesn’t work for me. I thought crab was a fish. After eating it,…
when does the arimidex start?
I am in the fourth week of rads and I am wondering when I will probably start taking Arimidex? I will ask my onco but I don't see him for several weeks so I was just wondering if there is a usual time after rads are finished?
plastic surgeon second opinions
My surgeon & I are discussing my trans flap reconstruction when I go in to have my other breast removed. He highly recommends the pl. surgeon he works with.I have done a lot of research on this pl. surgeon. I have done a trust my surgeon and will meet the pl. surgeon next month. Do you all recommend second opinions from…
dizziness
Hello all. I am curious if my current rash of dizziness may be related to chemo. or rads and am wondering if anyone has had these spells. Multiple times a day I can feel spinning for very short sessions. I am never sick and can function normally, in fact, you would not know this is happening by looking at me. However, it…
Finally get my dance with NED girls!
I went for my 1 year cancerversary mammo today and everything was good! I've been waiting to hear those lovely words for a loooooooooooooong time....So let's go Ned, I believe it's my dance!
Kids and hair
Jake told me the other day that I need a hair cut like I had last Easter---I was bald. He wants to use his washable markers again to draw Easter Eggs on my head again. I told him that once was enough for me and that since God gave me my hair back I didn't want to shave it off again. He accepted it. Margo
Joint Pain
Hello. Do any of you have suggestions on how to manage joint pain caused by Femara?
Life's Obstacles While Fighting Cancer
Where to begin? In December of 08 I was diagnosed with stage 2/3 HER2 positive breast cancer. Since then, I have completed twelve months of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. But wait… there’s more! Since my diagnosis I have been abandoned by my husband of nineteen years, lost my home in Florida, moved cross country with…
Radiation side effects???
I'm in my fourth week of radiation and have terrible itching where I'm being treated. Is this normal and is there anything to relieve the itching? I'm going to ask doctor when I go today, but would like any information from fellow sisters that have experienced this. Hugs to all!
femara and supplements?
My onc didn't mention anything about supplements. What kind of calcium works? I'm on femara, I got 2 kinds of vitamin D, a b complex, but there are so many kinds of calcium, anyone know what is most effective? Anything else recommended? thank you and have a good day!
hair growth
I just finished my last chemo and am waiting to start radiation. Anyone know how long it takes for your hair to start growing back. Thanks
Just found this site on Friday!
I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer in mid-December. I had no idea that this site existed! It would have been so helpful because I was in treatment before I realized what was happening!!! What a wealth of information! And how wonderful to hear from other women who are experiencing the SAME THINGS I am. No…
If you ever had a DOG ********** You will love these HA HA'S! Enjoy
FUNNY DOG JOKE Why it’s nice to be a dog… No one expects you to take a bath every day. Your friends never expect you to pay for lunch, dinner, or anything else for that matter. When it’s raining, you can lie around the house all day and never worry about being fired. If it itches, you can reach it. And, no matter what…
4 1/2 weeks after double mastectomy......before chemo
i've just been reading your notes and am thrilled to see all that you have been discussing. i'm about to either get my ovaries and then start chemo or start chemo first. i just had a double mastectomy and have the brca 2 gene.......which was a real shock!
Reconstruction after masatectomy & MRSA infection
I had a mastectomy 1 1/2 yrs ago, with immediate reconstruction, and a reduction of the other breast. Unfortunately, I developed a MRSA infection in the reconstructed breast, and after months of antibiotic treatment and additional surgeries, the implant was removed. I am now thinking of having reconstruction done, but am…
Stupid question about drains?
Ok So I am having a BLM an understand I will have drains and have seen pictures of woman with them, but how do you carry the little drain bags? Do you put them in your pockets??? lol or do you have a drain holster? I am trying to picture this -one in each hand lol while I am trying to p? hahaha what do you with them ???
Excessive Drainage
I had a mastectomy on my left side six weeks ago. They removed one of the drainage tubes after two weeks. The other one is still draining and has actually increased in output. I'm seeing my doctor weekly and he says that it is not infected and that I am just a slow healer. I'm wondering if this is really unusual and if…
Facebook
Ok, gang. I have joined Facebook. This friend I lost track of talked me into joining. So, I have started my farm too. I don't know quite what I am doing yet, but I am working on it. You guys need to let me know how to reach you so we can send each other easter eggs. Yes, I need some eggs from my friends. Preferably…

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