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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Word for the Day
Psalms 9:9...the Lord will also be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know your name will put their trust in You; For You Lord have not forsaken those who seek You. Lorrie
hair loss during Taxol chemo
I had my last AC treatment 5/5 and started Taxol 6/5 (had 2 so far). I needed a break in between for my the sake of my own sanity and the Onc agreed. Anyway, my hair thinned out considerably during AC and I had my head shaved. However recently it has started growing back in and I was wondering if it would fall out again…
I am having my first dance with NED !!!!!!
Thank you all for helping get here.
Joke For The Day
Lawyer Joke Billing A doctor and a lawyer were talking at a party. Their conversation was constantly interrupted by people describing their ailments and asking the doctor for free medical advice. After an hour of this, the exasperated doctor asked the lawyer, "What do you do to stop people from asking you for legal advice…
Made it through 1st fill
Well, I did a lot of worrying for nothing. I never felt the needle prick, and the pain is not unbearable at all. Of course I only got 60 cc's this time because I have had so much problem with skin healing. I am a little tight and sore. I was glad to get such good advice from everyone. This is a great site to answer…
~~~~~~ What is everyone doing this SUMMER for VACATION? ~~~~~~
With summer being here, I know lots take vacations. So, what are you doing and where are you going this summer for vacation? ♠♣ ♥ Susie ♠♣
OncotypeDX results
No--I don't have mine yet, but I have a question for those who have had this test and your subsequent numbers. If I recall correctly the company geonome or whatever they are--their bogey I thought was 18 or 20,under that and you were good to go with NO CHEMO.When I was given an oncologist to go to by my original surgeon he…
Frustrated with mom.
My mom has smoked for 49 years and is now having problems breathing. She went to on-call dr. He took x-rays found a black spot on lungs. He dx her with copd, sent her to her dr. He ordered another test same dx copd. He wants her to go to sleep center for a c-pak. Dr. then calls says he's not 100% comfortable, wants her to…
Friday my daughter gets her first mammogram
My 28 year old daughter gets her first mammogram this Friday. Anyone who has read my posts knows that I have a really sucky family history (2 sisters with breast cancer, father with colon cancer, grandmother with breast cancer, etc.). I was just 33 when I was first diagnosed. Please send prayers, positive vibes, happy…
Biopsy of calcifications?????
Hello, I usually post on another board but for this particular situation, thought this would serve me better. I had mammagram a week ago that deemed it necessary for a retest on my right breast. Well I tested today and in walks the doctor telling me that they saw some calcifications that she thinks need to be biopsied. Has…
Drug test and jobs....
So I'm job hunting. Finished rads at the end of April, and I know physically I should slow down and wait, but the funny thing about those doctors and hospitals, they want to be paid! So, I had my 2nd interview today (woo hoo!) and just now thought of this: They will probably require a drug test (it's a local govt agency).…
Gods Word for Today
Deuteronomy 33:26-29....There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to help you, and in His excellency on the clouds, the eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everylasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you and will say, 'Destroy!'.......who is like you, a people saved by…
Kathi, Meena, Bj and Chen are like the captains of the football team
June 14, 2010 - 11:27am Kathi, Meena and Chen are like the captains of the football team I look up to you guys for guidance and for strength because I am just one month out of chemo and just 6 months past my dx. It is like a see-saw for me right now. Some days I am positive and strong and others I am worried and paranoid.…
Let's light candles to life on Wednesday evening
It's been a tough week here on this board, as we've gathered around several of you just learning of recurrences, and done our best to walk with everyone here, no matter where you are in your journey. I can't write poetry like some of you can -- and, to be honest, I'm not even very good at *reading* poetry -- so I'd like to…
Tired of waiting
I am doing the pre-op on 6/29 and surgery scheduled for 7/8. Everything is ready to go. I am mentally prepared and the doctors have given me nothing to do but think. I think about the bad and I think about the good and then the bad creeps back in and I try to remember to good. Could we please get this going, I am mentally…
Any one on this cocktail
Taxotere, Carboplatin, Herceptin. 6 rounds 3 weeks apart Herceptin for a year then after Chemo another one for 5 years ( pill forgot the name )Oncologist said I am progesterone and estrogen neg in breast and progesterone pos in lymph nodes. I have to say this is all confusing. Have to have a test to check my heart. Chemo…
Phone Call Stress
I don't know how a you women get through the stress of scheduling all of this at the same time as going through it. Today I had to call my insurance company twice to verify once and for all if a wig will be covered (it will, yah!!); and ask them if they had gotten preauthorization requests for the mugascan and chemo (they…
ACT infusion #4 today, 4 more then Rads
Surgery (mastectomy) was 3 weeks ago...Chemo #4 completed today....with 4 more chemo cycles to go. Today I was told I would also need radiation treatments since the cancer was in at least 4 lymph nodes (they removed 11). Actually, I wasn't told....until I asked if that was to happen so I could plan my life.........and I…
Surgical tape glue
Anyone have suggestions on how to get rid of the glue left behind from the bandaging? It was on for 3 days after surgery, and its everywhere....armpits are the worst for her. We have tried rubbing alcohol in some areas, soap, lotions, scrubbing best we can without hurting her....duct tape wouldnt leave this kind of mess…
Breast Cancer Specialist
can anyone recommend a breast cancer specialist in the Merrillville, Indiana area?
Breast Cancer Specialist
Looking for Breast Specialist and or Breast Cancer Specialist in the Chicago area. Suggestions, please?
am I destined to be fat while on tamoxifen?
do you ladies have any tips while on tamoxifen to hold off the weight gain - I already weight too much since going through the chemo and can't seem to get rid of it. thanks.
Please don't be scared - Live your life to the fullest!
I know that for a lot of us that are still so new with our diagnosis of breast cancer, that the postings of the recurrence's scare us to death. But, maybe that isn't a bad thing in the fact that it will make us more diligent and keep us fighting harder to keep the beast away and out of our lives forever. I know the thought…
Had a breakdown in the doc's office... rads & recon questions
Hi, This seems silly to post because I know some of you are dealing with so much worse... but I had a doctor visit on Friday and just couldn't stop crying. She said I had post traumatic stress disorder and recommended that I see a physiologist! Aaack. I usually keep it together, but since my husband wasn't in the room with…
A lil more humor!!
Two blondes were going to Disneyland. They were driving on the interstate when they saw the sign that said...Disney left. They started crying and turned around and went home. 3 ladies in a sauna 3 women, 2 younger and one senior citizen were sitting naked in a sauna. Suddenly there was a beeping sound. The young woman…
Infection during surgery and severe allergic reaction to Taxotere
This is my first post. I had a mastectomy of my right breast and axillary dissection in April. A week later I was back in the hospital with an Aeromonas Species water born infection. This has been cleared up with antibiotics. My first chemo was June 1. I was given Cytoxan and then started on Taxotere. About 10 mins into…
my 9 year old just asked.............
Carlie: Mom why are you so tired all the time Me: the medicine the doctors give me make me tired Carlie: Do you think for one day the doctor can give you medicine to let you be strong enough to take me to the park and play like we used to all the time. Me: I wish! then of course I have been crying ever since!!!!! what do I…
Cancer or not, post-lumpectomy?
My son, 24, tells me that I DO NOT HAVE cancer because I had a lumpectomy. The chemo, starting tomorrow, is preventative in the the event a tiny tidbit of a cell escaped. Now, his dad, who is fighting Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, has cancer. Me, no cancer. I yelled at him yesterday for minimalizing me, like IDC is no big…
btw.....
the spinal tap a/k/a lumbar puncture is PAINFUL dont let anyone tell you different!!!
Tomoxifin and sex drive
I have been on Tomoxifin for 6 months now due to high risk and precancer breast tumor being removed. I have experienced daily hot flashes which I have been able to control moslty with Flaxseed oil. My husband and I had a wonderful sex life pre tomoxifin but I now have absolutely no drive (I never thought this would…

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