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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Friends!
When I logged on today, 4 or 5 of my Kindred Ones requested me as a Friend...which of course I want to be! I didn't know that if I went to my PMs first ( which I did), it would erase the friends requests (which it did). So, if you asked me to be your friend, and I didn't respond, please ask me again! Hugs, Chen♥
Has anyone tried Nioxin?
Just wondering if anyone has tried Nioxin and how soon after chemo is completed can it be used to promote hair growth? My friend purchased the starter kit for me (much cheaper from a supply store if you have a friend who has a beautician's license). Thanks for any advice!
I am proud to call you sisters!
I've been reading posts and responses, and I will probably never feel such pride again in my life! Back 4 years ago, during my battle, it was practically unheard of to go out 'naked'. You strong ladies have changed that, and seek to educate the 'other people' about tollerance and kindness for a pink warrior! And, the…
Chenheart, Meena1 and bjmom1….I am heartbroken for all of you
Our deep and sometimes never spoken fear is recurrence or mets, and now we have three in such a short span of time getting this news. Knowing that we are all strong, courageous warriors doesn’t help in the middle of the night, but all I can say is that you are all strong, in mind and in body, and this setback cannot stop…
PROBLEMS COPING "10" YEARS LATER
I'm 63 years old and was diagnosed 10 years ago (Nov 1999). During treatments I seemed to have no thoughts one way or another about what was happening to me. In an effort to have things be "normal" I went back to work (reduced hours) 1 month after my first Chemo session. 6 1/2 months later when chemo and rad was complete I…
hey JoJo
what part of iowa are you in?
What to eat
I've heard that eating light is the key to avoiding nausea. any suggestions on what to eat before, during and after chemo? My first round is on Friday (TAC). The nurse suggested I eat a light breakfast, and bring something to snack on. Maybe this is a stupid question, but what is a good snack for chemo?
Flank pain....
Well...Arimedex is out and Femara is in (on July 1st). I have a 30 day break in between. My problem is that I have been having flank pain on my left side in my back that has not gone away. Thought the Arimedex may have been responsible, but I guess not. I'm worried. They did find some blood in my urine. But so far, that's…
Have any of you ladies heard about this form of treatment?
I have heard about this and read about this when I had my breast cancer last Summer. My Oncology surgeon has been working on a breast cancer vaccine, and I will look for his article, but here is one from the Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/radiofrequency-ablation Basically it goes in and kills the tumor.
Some co-pay advice
Well I've had quite a few procedures and will start chemo next Friday. When I got my biopsy I was told by the medical office finance person that I needed to pay $330 up front. so of Course I did. Insurance came back and my co-pay should hve been about 220. Surgeon's finance person told me to pay $200, my actual co-pay is…
need help with eyebrows & eyelashes
One eye has no long eye lashes just very short kinda painful new ones and one eye still has a patch of long ones.... and my eyebrows are so uneven just patches of hair like i was drunk or something while tryin to pluck them!! Is this a normal thing and do they hurt loosing them and getting them back? What other surprises…
Chemo or radiation?
I will be having bilateral mastectomies on the 22nd. Which treatment will come first, chemo or radiation???
Hello pink warriors :)
Hey all :) Well I had the port put in my head THENNNNNNNN had some seziures and had to be put in back the hospital been staying with my momma again to get strong back on the darn walker because Im unsteady on my feet have I ever shared how bad I HATE being sick? lol The treatment in the headport is a breeze. TTYL ♥ Libby
Once Again, I'm here to say -- bright light at the end of the tunnel....
I haven't been on these boards for quite some time, but I do check in now and then. I'm so glad to see that so many of you are maintaining a positive attitude while facing all that we must face. But, I'm here to say that it's been 2 1/2 years for me since I completed treatment and I've been dancing with NED ever since. I'm…
when is it ok to color or frost hair after chemo?
Since my hair is growing back it is very different than before...Im Irish so i had strawberry blonde hair and a little wavy and very thick....now its coming in straight and very dark with a nice surprise of a little white on the sides..which is new! and that white stuff has to go cuz im too young to have that yet...but the…
Happy Saturday Everyone, Okay What Is This?
OncotypeDX test, Who has it done, and when? And What does it tell you? Still gathering up all my knowledge, Thanks for your help! Love Ronda
Alcohol and cancer
I have been going to a registered dietician since the beginning of May. She is teaching me which foods to eat (fruits and veggies 8-9 servings per day), how to prepare them and what foods to stay away from. She told me yesterday that a new study is out linking alcohol use with breast, liver, lung, colon, and pancreatic…
Celebrated my Rad Grad yesterday
Finished my last Radiation treatment with hugs from my Rads team and a big smile on my face. Hubby and I took off for a day at the shore, Atlantic City. Got home at 1 AM this morning. Had a great time. Monday it will feel odd not going for radiation treatments before work. I know I will get used to being able to sleep the…
Storms roll... but hope is undiminished
Some of you know me... most of you who are newer don't ... I'm sorry... I have been in the back ground, reading the support that flows from one member to another... praying each day for all of you... all of us... This place has a special place in my heart, you all do. This is where I found hope, encouragement,…
Skin saving surgery
I had a lumpectomy, but yesterday on the show the doctors that I watch they showed a surgery for BC where they save the skin and nipple of the breast, scoop out all the breast tissue, then put inplant in and the is very little scaring. They said as long as the cancer is not to close to your skin, that the surgery can be…
Clothes
Hello. This is my first post. I have 2 questions. 1). Having breast sparing double masectomy with immediate reconstruction. Any spacific questions to ask surgeon on meeting 6/29? 2). After surgery I have been told that "patio dresses" ( the ones that zip up the front) are best. Any other ideas. My grandmother wore those!
axillary node dissection
Has anyone had their masectomy and sentinal node biopsy, then to find after path report comes back that it has spread to nodes and had to go get another surgery for axillary node dissection? I am 3 1/2 weeks after bilateral masectomy. About a week after surgery my surgeon called to tell me that unfortunately 3 out of the 5…
Just My Thoughts
Tears On My Pillow We come here as newbies, seekers Seeking knowledge and wisdom Seeking compassion and understanding We are greeted at Hogwarts and encouraged to begin our climb up the Survivor's Tree When our minds and bodies are to week to make it even one more step We are carried by the warriors that have fought the…
Has anyone with Grade 1 Stage 1 had Chemo?
I am wanting to know if anyone has had Grade 1 stage 1 breast cancer that has been prescribed Chemo? (ER+ PR+ Her2-)
Half way through rads
Today I passed the half way point of my rads! It's all down hill from here! I am still working and starting to feel "worn out". I know that it takes a while after the treatments are done to get back to normal. I am just wondering if anyone has any advise about taking time off from work. I guess what I am asking is should I…
After chemo is done, then what tests are usually done?
I just finished my third round of taxotere/cytoxen....one more to go in three weeks and I will be done with the chemo! I asked when my port can be removed and I was told they had to do "tests first"....oh how I love vague answers. Does anyone know the procedures? Cat scans, pet scans, mammograms, ultrasounds? What should I…
You are not a man!
Went to the mall today with a friend. While standing in line for a latte this man kept looking at me with an almost angry look on his face. As I started to walk away I heard him say underneath his breath, " Stupid lesbo you aren't a man." WELL...I turned around and let him have it. I told him stupid man I know I am not a…
the best medicine :)
My youngest daughter spontaneously booked a flight home for this morning!! There is no better medicine than laughing, talking, planning and just relaxing with her! I am so thankful that she is here, because BC gets put on the back burner, and life happens. I appreciate our time together more than ever. Just wanted to share…
What happens next when the chemo isn't killing the cancer?
my sister has 4 kinds of cancer in stage 4. she has had 4 chemo treatments. they did a scan to see if the chemo was working and they said it isn't. does anyone know what will be next. thanks
So after all your surgery......
Did you have a difficult time with things like brushing your own teeth, taking care of business in the bathroom? Stuff like this? I ask becasue I want to be ready for everything, the good and the bad. Thanks again, Love Ronda

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