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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Yikes, I think Alex has landed
The hurricane. It's pouring out and they said to watch for flash floods. We are inland but still can get lots of rain. If the power goes out I won't be posting for awhile. It doesn't go out very much. But you never know!
My mom was just diagnosed. Should I move in to help her?
My mom was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer a few weeks ago, and yesterday we found out it's stage 3. My question is, for those of you who have been through the chemo and radiation, if it were you, would it be more helpful or would it wear you out if your grown daughter moved in with her toddler? I'm a stay at home mom…
Emotions after treatment from cancer.org
From the American Cancer Society website - I think this says it so well . . . "For some people, emotions that were put aside during cancer treatment come flooding back all at once, and they feel overwhelmed with sadness, anger, or fear. Maybe you feel emotionally exhausted and tired all the time. Some of it may be the…
****** What Is Everyone Doing For The 4th Of July? ******
I know it is a little early, but, I assumed everyone already knew what their plans were for the 4th of July. So, whatcha doing? Fireworks, parades, barbecuing, working, resting, eating homemade ice cream. OH YUM!! LOL Inquiring minds want to know! ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
DCIS & Radiation
Just dx w/DCIS. Surgeon is recommending lumpectomy and radiation as well as reconstruction with a plastic surgeon. Seems from what I'm reading this goes hand in hand? I'm scared to death of the radiation!!
July 4th Parade Comparison
From 'Our Daily Bread'....strength for the journey http://www.rbc.org/bible-study/strength-for-the-journey/2010/06/30/daily-message.aspx Today's Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14 A Parade Worth Marching In “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of…
Prophalatic double mastecomy
First I hope I spelled correctly. If not I am sorry. What is the usual hospital stay? My PS told me I could go home that same day. I am also having reconstruction at the same time. Your experiences please
just saying
I have been so miserable today. I am usually ok with occ bouts of panic. I went to the doctor today, a survivorship clinic. very positive experience. but now I am very sad. I guess reliving stuff again, we were talking about genetic testing, and I started worrying about my kids. I guess I should be tested for the new panel…
MIL dx with breast cancer at 87
HI everyone, I am a 3 year ovarian cancer survivor, and and coming over here for advice. My MIL is 87 and just had a biopsy result come back as breast cancer. It is a small palpable tumor by the nipple. She goes in tomorrow to get the info on how to proceed. What is the protocol? A CT or some such thing to check for mets?…
Results of the bone density scan
I went to the dentist last week and they discovered that the chemo had made me loose some density in my teeth...so i went to the doc and they gave me a bone density scan...i didnt get the results yet when i walked into my dentist office yesterday and he started telling me that i needed to WAIT ON TAKING MY MEDICATION FOR…
Acupuncture
Will be having my last chemo..Thurs...Sick of taking nausea meds. that do not work for me...I will be trying acupuncture the day after...This bc sure has brought a lot of new things in my life....But I am thankful.....
I can still laugh in the face of fright...I hope you can too!
- Hypnotism at the Senior Center It was entertainment night at the Senior Center. Claude the hypnotist exclaimed: 'I'm here to put you all into a trance - I intend to hypnotize each and every member of the audience.' The excitement was almost electric as Claude withdrew a beautiful antique pocket watch from his coat. The…
just found out- Chemo starts this Friday!!!
Just found out I start Chemo this Friday doing 4 rounds of TC, once every three weeks. I have a big 4th of July party to go to Sunday, I am wondering if you think I will make it? Wow now I have to go back and read all the threads on what to expect and how to prepare!
HELPFUL WEB SITES
Thanks to everyone for all the useful web-sites that supply gifts & support to cancer patients. Let's share some of the ones that we have found. I can't take credit, for the following sites, however, I did find them here. If you find a new one, make sure you add it to the list. Thanks to everyone. Hugs! www.chemoangels.net…
Word of God 6/29/10
Psalm 55 and 56...My heart is severly pained within me, and the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fearfullness and treambling have come upon me and horror has overwhelmed me. So I said, "Oh tht I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. Indeed, I would wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. I…
Who has chemo curls?????
I've been meaning to post this for quite some time........for those of us who now have hair after chemo, I am curious as to how your hair came in....My hair, pre chemo,ended chemo end of last August......I kept it in a short layered cut, always....hair was dark brown....as it started to return it was straight, like…
Lost my Dad June 21st
I have not been on here to post for quite sometime. I have been able to read posts once in awhile. I lost my Dad last Monday the day after Father's Day. He went from doing better to loosing him within about 10 hours. They originally thought he has until around July 15th, but he only lasted about a week. There was no…
dental problems from femara?
I have some swelling in my gums that the dentist said is often caused by hormonal treatments. I told him that I am on femara. He doesn't know if that is a known side effect. Has anyone had this problem?
What are cancer markers? For newbies
Posting this as a newbie asked in another post. Cancer markers are substances produced by cancer that can be detected in blood tests. Common cancer marker tests used for breast cancer are CEA, CA 15-3, and CA 27.29. Cancer markers can not be used for diagnosis as inflammation and other illnesses can cause elevations in…
Waiting, Wigs, and a new tattoo
I'm playing the waiting game now -waiting for a surgery date. I'll be having a double mastectomy with expanders put in for reconstruction. Hoping the doctors can find a time soon to get together and fix me up. I feel like I'm in limbo right now. I just want to have my surgery, get my boobs back (well, not my originals, but…
Chemo Weight gain confused with Pregnancy
What do you do or say when people confuse your chemo weight with being pregnant? Very upsetting.
After chemo effects. Anyone have this
Chemo ended in March. I thought great. I had lumpectomy in April, and now radiation June/July. A month ago my legs started to ache, neuropothy. I never had leg neuropothy while on chemo, but I am having it 3 months later. Nothing helps unless I take pain meds. My dr. called it after chemo side effects, wth. Also if I try…
cancer marker numbers
Hi all- I just received CA15-3 and CA27.29 marker numbers today and although they are in the normal range, they are still a little higher than the last ones. I am new to what the numbers mean but am panicky because they went up, if even slightly. Anyone else know about the markers??? Thank you!!!
B12
Anybody get B12 injection to generate some energy after radiation treatment? Can't get movin' again!
phantom hair?
does this happen to anyone else? i used to have long red hair, and i think i have adjusted fairly well to being bald. but every now and then, i'll be curled up on the couch reading and i reach up to flip my hair over my shoulder. . . or i will adjust the pillow when i am drifting off to sleep because i feel my hair is…
Nipple Update
Hi All, Well, it's been almost a week since my nips were constructed and I'm doing great. Had to recreate the "monopoly hotel" cover (thing protecting the nip on all sides all the way to the top) on my own by sterilizing a sponge and cutting a hole in it but other than that it's all good. Like a lot of you I had a major…
Thank you
Thank you for all the kind words from my sisters. I missed you all and im glad you didnt forget me!!! Laura
wig advice
I'm 8 days out from my first T/C treatment and know the hair will start to come out before long. I have 2 wigs, but don't know what's best to wear under them. Advice anyone?
The Way God Sees Us
Sometimes things in life don’t always go the way we planned. This cancer thing has definitely been devastating news to all of us. We also may have had expectations and dreams virtually shattered. Things we fear most in life can come upon us. We also may do things in this life that we just are not very proud of at times.…
1st Mammo clear ~ 1 year cancerversary ~ now for a well earned vacation!
YIPPEE!!! It's been a year since I sat here at my computer crying my eyes out....for 3 weeks before I finally declared "BATTLE ON!!" For you newbies, YES there is life after breast cancer! and it's not too bad at all! I am looking forward to a month in Costa Rica! I wish I could share my pictures with you guys. If you have…

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