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Archives for June 2010

My son is graduating
My son is graduating on Saturday and the ceremony is taking place in a large venue that will be hot and crowded. I'm feeling so much anxiety about going because I'm so weak and tired still from my chemo. I want to go, yet i think everyone will understand if i cant. I don't want to disappoint my son. I'm so very proud of…
How long after treatment does it take to feel better?
I haven't had any herceptin Sence Feb. but I still feel totally drained and wornout. Anyone else have the same problem? The brain is working better but the body isn't responding!
Was there a history of breast cancer in your family?
I was the first in my family to be dx with bc. I was actually quite shocked when dx'd because my mom had no less than 5-6 biopsies for fibro cystic (sp?) breasts. Like my onc told my sister, you didn't have to worry about bc yesterday but you do today. I am curious as to how many other pink sisters are the first in their…
What is the connection to reoccurring bc and our ovaries?
I think I read somewhere on here that with certain types of bc it can possibly give you cervical or ovarian cancer, am I confused or what? Can someone explain to me about the ovaries and why do you have them removed. Thanks for the help, I want to learn as much as I can. Ronda
High Onxotype Score
The Oncotype score came in at 47 and it also said ER/PR negative, so we are back to being triple negative. This S**KS. Appointments with the oncologists are next Wednesday and Thursday. This S**KS. My wife doesn't think she can handle chemo; thinks her life is ruined; thinks the kids life is ruined; and was pretty much…
How many of you
How many of you have had breast cancer twice? How many have had double mastectomy just to make sure. I have thought about it just to make sure I dont have to go through this twice. I guess I just need some advice..
Relay for Life
I'm doing my first Relay for Life tomorrow! I'm so excited!!!!! I have a good friend who's been fighting cancer for years, and she and another survivor lady are always in charge of the luminaries. So this year they invited me to help. It's going to be hot and muggy and busy and I'm going to get so tired, haha, I can't…
Fatigue continues...
I am a one year survivor of breast cancer. The "Cancer Fatigue" continues to rear its ugly head. Along with the "dead tiredness", I have an achiness in my calves. Does this sound familiar? Any suggestions?
How old were you when dx
I am 50, I feel blessed that I got to this age. Was dx on May 14 of this year.
mymastectomyonline.com-Need My Invisible Sister Support!
Hi All, Well, off we go! www.mymastectomyonline.com has officially hit the world wide web! It's not perfect but it will get there! Still battling with meta tags and sitemaps but I'll nail it! For now, type it in your browser vs. googling it.(aren't you impressed with my website lingo? LOL!)Better meta tags than cancer for…
Breast secrtions
I thought I would throw this question out there. I had a lumpectomey about a year ago. I am now starting to have like a puss and blood secretion from the nipple on the surgery side, kinda like when you get a sliver stuck and don't get it out color. Anyone experience this? I go to surgeon friday, kinda want to know what to…
Good news and Bad news
I got some test results back today. Bone scan looks good, No cancer in any other organs. But It has spread to lymph nodes under my arm. Have any of you had it spread to lymph nodes? I got alittle scared again when I heard that. I guess I could use some reassurance. thank you in advace.
Radiation Time!
Hi, today was my second appt with the radiation onc. and I had a scan done. My arm behind ny head was not bad at all. I will start next Tuesday for 5 1/2 weeks. For some reason I am not nervous and scared to death like I was with chemo. I'm so busy watching for my hair to grow back, radiation is not phasing me...at least…
What are some good things people have said?
There are a lot of posts about people saying the wrong thing at the wrong time, but I want to know things people have said that have lifted your spirits?
My BRACA Moment of terror!
A bit ago I got a call from D from MYRIAD Genetics. Heart sped up( the cardiac med didn't slow it LOL)she wanted to tell me the cost if I don't get approved by the medical board to be a part of a trial because of my daughter's results last week. I am saying to myself "Really! Really!"You got my heart racing over money.…
What's in your name?
There are some very interesting screen names on this site and I just wondered what they mean and/or how they were created? When I finally found this site, I had already had my surgery but was still searching the internet for more information and with many questions. I stumbled upon this site and all along was thinking it's…
First time posting!
This is my first time posting on a breast cancer board. I've had a biliateral mastectomy and 2 treatments of taxol and herceptin - 10 more to go, and then a once every 3 weeks infusion of herceptin for 12 months. I will have to take tamoxifan for 5 years, but the doctors don't feel I need radiation. I've been waiting for…
im so sick and tired of being sick and tired..
First off, I'm 48 diagnosed in early march with stage 2 idc. I'm scheduled Monday for my last of 4 dose dense cytoxan-adromiacin [I'm sure i spelled these wrong] chemo treatments. Its then on to surgery with a bilateral mastectomy. I'm not taking any chances with this disease and chose mastectomy over lumpectomy. The chemo…
Today is New Flower's birthday!!!
Wishing you the happiest birthday ever! Do what you love most!! Celebrate! Best wishes for a wonderful day and your best year yet! much love, Jenny
drain change
have an appt with surgeon this mornig....drains were producing very little amounts so I was hoping they might be removed today. However, yesterday one drain started to be a much deeper red color and I mentioned this to home nurse who looked at it and said no problem, Scarey this morning I woke up and the entire bulb was…
My cousin needs your prayers.
Hi Everyone Please pray for my cousin who just got diagnosed with Anal cancer. She is only 48. She has had surgery and is taking radiation everyday for 6 weeks (except weekends) and also taking chemo. She is a strong person but no matter how strong you are this disease gets us down and out. I have told her about our board…
Prayers for sis
My sister has been a great support for me through my bc. If I lived 3 lifetimes, I couldn't make up for all she's done. Now she's having heart problems and will have her heart shocked tomorrow. She has arteral fibrilation and hopefully the shock will fix it. Could you pray for her recovery? She's also a member of this…
experiences after first round of TAC
My first treatment will be in a couple of weeks. Just wondering if anyone can share their experiences with me. I'm stage 2a, estrogen +, grade 3. Jennifer
Its not over yet there's HOPE!!!!!
We have to encourage ourselves in this yes know one knows how we feel unless they've been there, but we can make it thinking of happy thoughts helps me a lot,and reading my bible and nor letting mt mind wonder,yes I have sad days but they don't get the best of me I love life and I am healed by faith. Healing scriptures…
Hello to all
Since finishing all treatment about 3 weeks ago, I've been taking it easy and recouping from the burn of rad. I had a big spot on my neck and on my scar area. I spoke too soon when I said rads was a breeze. I had to nap every day. It's so nice to be rid of the blue pen marks and sticker tapes. Now I'm healed and meeting…
Allergic reaction to Taxotere?
I have had hives for a few days and my doctors think that it may be an allergic reaction to Taxotere. The hives come and go on different spots of my body and my hands ache as if I have arthritis or something. I am wondering if anyone else has had an allergic reaction to the Taxotere, and if so - what were your symptoms?
Prayers needed please.
Hi everyone.I take my first mamogram since BC. this Friday.I am so scared,I can hardly stand it.I am trying not to think about the bad that could happen.But my mind keeps racing with these thoughts.Please pray that i get good news.Thank you. Pat.
Prayers needed please.
Hi everyone.I take my first mamogram since BC. this Friday.I am so scared,I can hardly stand it.I am trying not to think about the bad that could happen.But my mind keeps racing with these thoughts.Please pray that i get good news.Thank you. Pat.
Oncotype Dx test on premenapasal woman?
Ok so my doctor ordered the Onco test for me and said results will be 2-3 weeks, then I will meet with an Oncologist. I asked her about is reliablity on woman under 40, I had read it really was made for postmenapausal woman and is not as accurate on younger women. She said well that can be true so the oncologist will use…
One Year Anniversary...how has life changed?
During my treatments last year I thought of all the things I wanted to change in my life but somehow, one year later, very little has changed. I'm still in the same stressful job because I fear losing insurance. I looked into selling my big house so I could downsize the job but the market was too bad. I tried to get more…

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