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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2010

I survived ttreatment #1 !!
Well today was the day, 1st chemo treatment! First off my Onc. came in and said he had some good news. After going over all my labs he and the chief pathologist came to the decision that I am HER2 neg. and not pos. The result had been borderline. The borderline status is rare but happens. He said he was very confident with…
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Dry Scalp - Any Suggestions
OK - I admit that in the scope of things that we have to deal with, this is low on the totem pole. But for some reason, aside from the baldness and the fact that only my gray/white hairs pop out between treatments (my brown hair is apparently ducking for cover), the dry scalp just drives me nuts. I have tried conditioner…
help!!! night sweats
I am suffering from severe night sweats. I am lucky if i get 4 to 5 hours of sleep. Has any one tried the over the counter product "estroven nightime". I am not to use any soy products and running out of ideas on how to alleviate this problem. Thanks in advance for your help ladies
Pathology Report From Tumor Different From Initial Biopsy
Just came back from the follow up meeting with my wife's surgeon. The pathology report is now estrogen and progesterone negative,when the initial pathology report said 50% positive for estrogen and 3% positive for progesterone; both reports said HER2 negative. Has this happened to anyone else. My wife is terrified of…
Store Security Alarms/Expanders
Hello Everyone... I know we talked about this subject in another thread a while back and some girls said that it doesn't happen but I wanted to let you know about my experiences. When I traveled two weeks ago I did not set off the alarms at the airport, however, I have set them off in the following three stores upon…
Food and drink ???
I've had a terrible time with food and drink tasting nasty throughout the chemo process - even plain water tastes bad to me - finished with chemo on 4/12 - when do the taste buds get back to normal?
I am meeting the Radiation Oncologist today for the 1st time
I'm not sure what to expect or what questions to even ask - any guidance would be appreciated... Health and Happieness to all... Sunnie
Healing Incisions
I was wondering if anyone had a slow healing incision. When I had my expanders put in, one side healed up quickly while the other side took its time in one section and I always attributed that to getting weekly fills in that area. I had the expander exchange earlier this month and the same thing is happening again, one…
CT scan results
Hi all, Great news no sign of bone or brain tumors. I was triple negative after all and the genetic testing comes into play. It was intersting actually to see just how many of my father's paternal family had cancer and a couple at very early ages. But it was my father's mother who had breast cancer and I more than 25 years…
☻ ☻ Your Friday HAHA About A Short Little Man! ☻ ☻
THE STORY OF A VERY SHORT MAN A man walks into a bar and says, "Bartender, give me two shots." Bartender says, "You want them both now or one at a time?" The guy says," Oh, I want them both now. One's for me and one's for this little guy here," and he pulls a tiny three inch man out of his pocket. The bartender asks "He…
My Heart Aches Everytime I Hear About A New Cancer Patient
Hi All, I am fairly new to this site. I celebrate my cancer free (3 yrs.) annivesary date every April 1. Hard not to laugh over this date, I do count my blessing every day though, not every year. Is it my imagination everytime I hear about a new cancer patient my heart aches and I feel like a bit of my spirt is reaching…
We become Strong
I used to be afraid of needles. I'd look away for injections, blood draws or IV starts. Never had Novacaine at the dentist because I'd rather face the drill than a needle. Then came breast cancer, lumpectomy, and brachytherapy radiation. I had a huge cavity and as a consequence, I couldn't have the Mammosite, SAVI, or…
SIL has breast cancer
My SIL (sister in law) has breast cancer. I think I am more upset about hers than I was about mine. I am third generation breast cancer and have been monitored for years..had bilaterals this January.. carcinoma in situ on left side. She has no family history of breast cancer and was so shocked. Also, does not have the…
Dumb question I know but I am new here
What does NED stand for? Thanks' Jannie_
Cruise Seminar "In Honor of Cancer Survivors"
Hello! October 8-11, 2010 Cruise Seminar "What everyone needs to Know" In Honor of Cancer Survivors. Come Join us. If you would like more information let me know.
I Have A Question
I had a left breast mastectomy a year ago this last March. I am currently experiencing sometimes intense pain right in the center of the site and sometimes in my arm. (I am going to be seen on May 10 at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute). I am wondering if this is normal even this long post surgery or if this should be a…
Is pain a symptom of reoccurrence?
I am four years out and have been taking Arimidex for about 3.5 years. This past week, I have somehow developed a sharp pain in the breast that was cancerous (but on the other side of the breast). This pain is constant and does not go away, it's like having a toothache in the breast. Does anyone know if this is cause for…
Hi... I am new
Hi, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on April 5. Bilateral mastectomy on April 16. I am wanting to be able to talk to others that know how I am feeling emotionally and physically. I've been reading your posts for the past few days and wanted to get connected. Love and hugs to all, Jan
Hubby leaving?
Please pray for me. My husband and I are having a really hard time. It was not great before the bc, not this past month has been horrible. He is an alcoholic. I'm afraid my marriage may be ending. I know God will never leave me, but this is really, really, hard. I just got done with Chemo. I have an upcoming surgery and…
Update First visit to Radiation Onc
We went yesterday for our first visit with my Radiation Oncologist. He discussed just about everything and answered all of my questions. I will probably have 33 treatments. The last week will be boosters. He said that he will also give me radiation in the level one and two lymph nodes but only about half the way up my…
drainage, lumps, pain but neg mammo/US
Hi, everyone. Just wondering if anyone has had my experience. I am currently an active thyroid cancer patient (follicular variant, if anyone cares), with a positive tumor marker and negative whole body scan (which means I have active cancer that isn't big enough to detect or doesn't take up the uptake stuff). I have…
surgery scheduled
Well, I finally made the decision to have a bilateral mastectomy and will have the diep flap surgery on June 14th. My pl tells me it will be about 6-8 hour surgery and then 24 hrs in ICU. Then, a long recovery. I am SO scared, but I know I am doing the right thing. After the last year I have had, mastectomy, chemo, rads, I…
OWWW! Help with healing from rads?
It hurts to move, it hurts to sleep on that side, it hurts to touch, and it looks really close to bleeding. My doc has given me 3 ointments to use, but just wondering how long it takes to start working and how long til I'm seeing progress! I know part of the answer is the usual "everyone is different" but just wondering…
May I just say (&%%%$#@@@@!!! ????
Not to bore any of you~ but I spent 4 hours last night in the ER and another 5 hours there this morning! Why? Because I have "Biliary Colic wth Gallstones! So, I have an arsenal of drugs, and an appointment with my surgeon tomorrow. Why am I **&^%$#@(!?? Because on Friday I am supposed to attend a going-away luncheon for…
I pull started the mower!
Today was the first time my yard needed mowing since before surgery (right mod. Rad. mastectomy and I'm right handed). I've never been able to pull start mower without Hubby or Son starting it first - then I could restart it if I stop it. I restarted it today with no problem several times! YEAH ME!
Tightness with implants 3 months post op
Hi. I'm new to the network. I had a bilateral mastectomy in July '09 with tissue expander placement. In December '09, implants were placed. Do the implants get to the point of not feeling like something is tight around my chest? My ribs also hurt. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, what did you do to alleviate this.…
Glee
So far my stress/mood/depression/ups and downs have been mostly triggered by my wife's state of mind; trying to keep her from sinking in the emotional quick sand of the C-word; cancer. But last night's Glee episode which focused on a widowed mother and father of two of the kids getting together, and featuring the song…
Skin Pain after bilaterals-my solution
I had double mastectomy on Jan 5 2010,and had horrible skin pain above the incisions. I could not stand anything to touch that higher chest skin! I read in one of the blogs that self massage helped and that so did compression. I started immediately gently rubbing the sensitive area and wrapping with an ace bandage. Now 3…
Port Removal
I am having my port removed on May 7th. It is being done at the hospital but in the ambulatory section. I guess it is easier to take out than to put in as it's done with just numbing it (which by the way freaks me out!!!!). Anyway, I have a big weekend and wondered what the recovery was like? We are having a birthday party…

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