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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2010

her2+ on herceptin having trouble sleeping
I have had chemo, mastectomy, radiation, now only on Herceptin every 3 weeks till end of July. I'm having a hard time going to sleep and then staying asleep. My feet tingle and burn from the taxotere. Also my arms and joints hurt. Would like to comunicate with someone else who is her2+.
It's official - I'm a Klutz!
As I headed upstairs to the bathroom yesterday to slather some more lotion on my irradiated boob, I tripped over my own two feet and, since my hands were in my pockets (not too bright), I landed with the edge of one stair right on my boob (yes, the affected one)! OUCH!!! I don't think I did any real damage, and it doesn't…
friends and co-worker issues
I am really new to this site & so grateful for it! I have finished my treatments for stage 2 cancer ,chemo & rads. I am now in discussion about reconstruction. I work in the front office of an elementary school and am surrounded by caring parents and co-workers who ask all the time how I am. My problem is my office mate.…
Getting my port out!
Saw my onc a few days ago...now that Im done with chemo, he is letting me get my port out! Im so excited..port out and rads done on the 31st. I might feel normal for once after that! The nurses in chemo area kind of threw a fit about it but if the doc says ok, Im going with him..I still have 8 more herceptins but I can do…
Metastatic brain cancer
I recently had a brain tumor (probably metastatic) from breast. Has anyone had this happen to them? I had Gamma knife radiation proceedure which has effectively reduced the tumor and no other lesions are found. My surgeon feels that this is being effectively cured. One month later I had a shunt installed because I also had…
Prayers Requested - non-b/c related
Please add my dear Aunt to your prayer list. She lost her husband last night and is really having a rough time. He was diagnosed with mesotheleoma (lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos) about three years ago, and about two months ago really started having problems. Your prayers would be appreciated. Hugs. Judy
Has your doctor done something extra special?
We often post our frustrations and problems with our doctors here, but Joyce's post about her PCP inspired me, and I thought we could all use a positive weekend thread for some encouraging warm fuzzies: Has one of your doctors gone out of his/her way to do something special for you? Or maybe said something especially kind…
new here~~ have a question
I am actually an intruder from the colon cancer board. I was diagnosed with colon cancer 4 years ago, and am currently undergoing testing to determine if I have a recurrence of colon cancer, or if I have breast cancer. I know the two seem totaly unrelated, but my tumor markers are up, a CT scan showed areas of concern, and…
post-chemo question
Its exactly 2 months past last chemo and last night and this morning, I'm having that metal taste in my mouth again. Does chemo leave the body in stages, like bursts here and there? My stomach is still not right. Its almost like its a "chemo week" again.
chemo postponed - possible reaction to disolving sutures
Hi everyone, I had my chemo canceled today, postponed until next week Friday. The reason being is because the scars from the port insertion had become kind of infected, or rather were oozing pus (i am sorry it is gross). I would drain the sites a couple of times a day until either clear fluid or blood came out. I had no…
Another surgery? Not even
I had a mastectomy on the left and reduction of right when we done implant switch. They are not even. Have anyone had this happen? I think I now have the blues.
Obese Cant find help
Well today I hit rock bottom in being depressed. Went to the Closet at the AMS only to find out Obese people don't have a chance at getting a bra. My sisters wedding is in 2 weeks, I tryed on Tops and dresses. Trying them on I was crying, Felt like a FREAK. Nothing hung the same on me. Cant afford to go buy a bra and…
First day home after bi-lateral mastectomy
Hi to all. Today is my first day home after surger. Bi-lateral Mastecromy with tissue expanders. I have quite a bit of muscle pain, and am contining with the pain meds prescribed. I definatly slept much better at home. I am a side sleeper, and moving from one side to the other has been quite painful. Today seems some…
tired
How long until radiation exhaustion and chemo brain go away? I am also somewhat depressed since finishing rads and all my treatments. Is this common? prv
okay all you double mastectomy ladies... to nipple or not to
I am schedule for my nipple reconstruction surgery April 1.. and will have the tattooing about 3 months or so later. was curious how many of you double mastectomy woman who have done the surgery, or chose not to and what made you decide on your choice?? what your opinion is of your final product if you are happy or…
Radiation with partially filled expanders?
Hi, I just finished my last chemo yesterday. Yippee! I had a bilateral mastectomy -- my right breast had the cancer in 2 places, Stage I. I had reconstructive surgery done in both breasts at the time of surgery. Very painful, but I got through it okay. Now I am faced with a decision. My onc. has referred me to see a…
One year (and a day)
Yesterday was my one year anniversary of my diagnosis date. I'm living with Stage IV and plan to for a long long long time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥ Libby
My PCP made me feel great
I had my annual physical today, and the first thing my doctor, of almost 30 years, asked was how I was doing. I said that I'd had a sh*tty year but that I was good. I brought him up-to-date with my bilateral mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction, a D&C which showed polyps (those were removed and I've been fine since), and…
Any suggestions for hair coloring, shampoos and body washes without phthalates or parabens
I had a lumpectomy with removal of four nodes on Wednesday.My sentinal node was clear on frozen section. I just finished reading "Anti cancer, A New way of LIfe" by Servan-Schreiber, MD,Phd. I have a follow-up appt with my surgeon next week when I will also get the final pathology report. She said she would be referring me…
Good Information to Know for Newbies or Anyone
I just called the 1-800-227-2345 number for the ACS to ask about getting a pamphlet on nutrition while taking chemo and talked to the most wonderful person on the other end. This person gave info that I would have never known about if I hadn't called. The number of services you get from them is tremendous...transportation,…
From Chemo to New Grandbaby in 4 hours
I made it to the delievery of my newest Grandbaby. Cayden March 18, 2010 7 lb 2 oz Stacy and Cayden doing great. Meme (that's me) was on a chemo high and did great. I just realize that chemo can either put you to bed or chemo can let you be in control and watch the birth of our 12th grandchild. Did I mention we have 7…
what to eat on day of chemo
I am having my first chemo on Tuesday. Just wondering what is the best food to eat before and after. My chemo drugs are taxotere and cytoxan. Any other advise on how to get threw the first time would be greatly appreciated.
Tamoxifen OR Arimidex???
Hi again, it's me. I had another question for the "already been there's..." I finished Rads 2 days ago. My next appt with my Oncologist is June 9th. The last time we talked, when she tried to explain to me the pros/cons of each pill, I was still in rads. She thought she was "pretty sure" she was going to start me on…
reconstruction of the left breast
Hi everyone, My name is Jean. I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in the left breast and had a mastectomy in July of 2009. I have completed chemo & radiation. My surgeon says I am probably not a candidate for implants due to chest wall radiation. Tram flap will probably be my choice. However, I get conflicting…
feeling sad
I am about half way through chemo, bilat mastectomy done, no reconstruction yet, but soon. On Taxotere, Carboplatin, and Herceptin. I notice that my hair isn't all falling out (though lots did), and it started to grow back some. Asked the oncologist if this means chemo isn't working. He said that with this regimine it is…
Arimidex - Finally Did It
I was not keen on the idea of taking Arimidex because of its possible side affects. Well, I decided to take it (because I also have the option to stop taking it). Here’s the saga to having it filled. It took 2 weeks after seeing the medical oncology for me to fill the prescription. The first week was devoted to trying to…
Arimidex, a good story :)
I haven't posted in awhile...but i just had to report the recent turn of events in my journey... I was on tomax for about 8 months after chemo (had single mastectomy), had my ovaries removed, and started arimidex a month after surgery…I will tell you i was so afraid to start it…I had hurt SO BAD on tamox..i felt like a…
what to expect on your first visit with onc
I was diagnosed 2/13/10 with bc in my left breast with positive nods,had masectomy 3/09/10. My first visit to see the Onc what should I expect on my first visit.
Chat room
Would anybody be interested in going into the chat room 2 (since no one is ever in there) and do like a group chat with bc issues. We could maybe just try an hour chat like on a sunday evening to see how that would go. Like Sundays at 9 p.m. for an hour I realize we all have things going on. Any suggestions or interests in…
BC, BRCA1, Pnumonia????
I am BRCA1,triple neg, Breast Cancer..Last Chemo July 8th 2008. I have been dx with pnumonia while taking care of my daughter who had strep in the hospital. I was told it was questionable pnumonia and to call my oncon for a consult. I want to know what the difference between how pnumonia looks & cancer looks on a chest…

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