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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2010

ROAD TRIP---California, Here we come!!!
Leaving tomorrow right after HubbyDearest's doctor appointment. Visiting family near Sacramento, and then the whole group is going down to Bodega Bay....WHOO HOO!!!! So if you don't see me around much the next week or two, it's because I'm havin' fun in the sun! Hugs to you all. Gracie
Tailorx Trial?
whent to the Oncologist. He recommended the TailorX trial. Anyone on it? What did the select you for as far as treatment?
New and just had double mastectomy
I am 11 days out from a double mastectomy. Having the second was my option so that I don't have to go through this again. I returned to the doctor yesterday, and received most of my pathology report. The FISH report wasn't finished. Good news! My lymph nodes were free of cancer. I had 99% progesterone and 99% estrogen…
Preparing for Chemo
I'm scheduled to start 1st of 4, every three weeks, chemo on July 1. Going to chemo school on 6/24. Trying to get my ducks in a row to prepare myself. Emotionally A-OK...just want to get started. Got my wig ready, had a problem tooth pulled yesterday, and am making a list of foods you ladies recommended. Gonna clean my…
itchy scalp
My hair has started growing back but I've noticed that my scalp is very itchy, especially on top and in front. I've had my hubby check for dry scalp or dandriff but he says I have neither. Anyone else experience this or have any suggestions to stop the itch??
treatment or emotional stress?
Hi, I have to honestly say that the emotional distress is harder for me than the treatment itself. I find myself questioning where I am at in life so far. And it really distresses me that this may be it. I KNOW I shouldn't think that way but it creeps up. I feel pressured that I need to make a change. And everyone around…
Stage 3 of my treatment plan
I am a triple negative with lymph node involvement. stage one I had 4 rounds of TAC and 4 rounds of ACT and they also threw in Avastin and Xeloda. stage two on 5/26 had a bilaterial mastectomy with no reconstruction which was my choice. stage three starts Next week I go back in for 10 more rounds of chemo.
aw c'mon- give me a break!
as recommended by you ladies when i broke out with sores in my mouth after the latest chemo, i started using biotene. worked like a charm, mouth feeling almost normal. so why am i whining today? i have that yucky, soapy-dish-waterish taste in my mouth! now that i could actually eat something, everything tastes awful!
"Im a-leavin on a jet plane" well, almost...lol :)
We start the switch today....I'll take plenty of pics (especially from Spain and Italy...) BIG hugs to you all!!! Hugs, Kathi
after Rad.skin & muscle care (have expanders)
I currently have expanders in on both sides. I am currently having radiation on just the left side. I will be able to get my implants put in next summer. So, I will be living with the iron bra for over a year. What have people heard from their doctors for the best way to care for the skin and muscles after radiation until…
finally
Hello all and welcome newbies, Well after many tests finally had the biopsy needed to see about the lump in the lymph node. They did not biopsy the big mass they feel is nothing to worry about. They used an altra sound machine so he could see where needle was going. Heres hoping it is nothing to worry about. This round of…
Abdominal Pedicle Tram question
Is there anyone out there who has had an abdominal pedicle tram or who knows of someone who can tell me about their recovery (length, difficulty, etc)? I have this scheduled a week from today and while I thought I was dealing with it well, I had a little freak out session last night. I'd appreciate any thoughts that people…
Itching Problem
I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem. For the past couple of months, the breast where I had the lumpectomy has been itching in and around the nipple area. My oncologist says its all the nerves reattaching and healing from the surgery, but my surgery was over a year and a half ago. Does anyone else have this…
MyTurnNow...Good luck!
You have your first mammo tomorrow, right? I wish I could be there with you! I went alone and I would highly recommend that you bring someone with you if you can. I can't believe how emotional I was and scared, too! But, it was all fine in the end and I know yours will be, too! Let us know how it goes! Patti
Word of the day for tonight...or tomorrow
Psalm 27....The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; though war may rise against…
how long after chemo ends until the side effects begin to wear off
Hi all! I am getting ready for my 5th chemo treatment and have handled everything pretty well but the longer this goes on the more weary I become. I know it is short-term but sometimes I get really frustrated with the side effects. My last treatment is July 15th and I will have surgery a few weeks after that date, followed…
First Oncology appointment/ What to expect?
Is it like an exam? Or do you just sit and talk? Do they do any blood work, weigh in type stuff? He will have all my pathology reports, Oncotest, ect.. Will we make a decision on Chemo during that visit? Will he ask me my opinion first or show me all the date and tell me his first? If Chemo is chosen, is the oncologist the…
First Treatment Friday 6/18/10
I just started my treatment last Friday for IDC - stage 2 grade 2. 2 out of 15 lymphnodes infected. Her2 positive -Double negative. My oncologist put me on Carboplatin, taxotere and Herceptin. I am 50 years old and was in great health until my diagnosis on 4/10 I had a lumpectomy. Anyway - just wondering who else out there…
Cold indulgence
So...not that it has to be Summer to enjoy this cold tastey treat but in celebrating the beginning of the Summer season...what's your favorite flavor of ice cream? Mine is the good old fashion BANANA SPLIT! I think I'm going to go to the Dairy Queen with my daughter and enjoy one tonight :P In moderation of course ;)…
Hair Loss
Hi guys. I'm perfectly fine with hair loss from chemo. Got a dang sexy wig today. My question is: Will chemo get rid of those 2 stubborn chin hairs? If it does, it's all worth it. Cindy
Arimidex or Femara and Zoloft?
Based on former comments I'm wondering if these meds are compatible. My onc told me that arimidex could cause some depression, and zoloft is used for depression. Appreciate any comments or websites. I'll be starting arimidex or femara in the near future.
NED but have concerns about starting tamoxifen
What should have been a day for rejoicing finding out I am NED turned into more questions than answers. I don't know how many of you have Oncologists that you are just afraid to ask any questions with and when you do ask them you leave having more questions than before you went to see him. I asked him today if he could…
My New Super Power & Other Stuff
I have developed the power to suck the energy out of any room or conversation at any time. Now I need to find a way to use this power for good. It took a while for the word cancer to roll off my tongue; I have the additional baggage of my mother having died from lung cancer (and I always feel compelled to point out that…
Eye brows and Eye lashes
I think I have seen this on here before but could not remember. I am 10 days past my 3rd (of 4) treatment of Cytoxin and Taxotere. So far my eye lashes and eye brows are holding on ok. When do they usually go? I know everyone is different. I am hoping maybe since I still have them maybe they will stay! God Bless (((Hugs)))…
Tattooed today
Well, I just got back from my mapping appt. I got the two tattoos. Today's appointment really kinda sucked because I felt like a 'cancer patient' today. I ususally don't feel like that, and I roll with the punches when I can. But today it seemed so real, especially when I came out of the dressing room and saw the bins with…
All wrapped up! Help!
As some of you know, I had another biopsy a little over a month ago. Well the surgeon said it was just scar tissue, and it should heal within a few months. Since then, It became a huge blistered area which was very sore. I had an appointment with my rad oncoligist and his PA told me to go back to the surgeon and have her…
Broken Mammo Machine!
So this morning at 9am I had my first full mammo after my diagnosis a year ago. I didn't think I was too worried except that I didn't sleep well. When I got there, I was told that the machine was broken and I would need to reschedule. I hate having to have these tests! They hurt and fill me with anxiety. Now I have to wait…
++++++Can you recommend a good red wine?++++++
At the risk of sounding like a drunk ( lol ), I wanted to know if any of you that do drink wine could recommend a good red wine. I usually drink a glass ( or two ) of a Riesling. I really love the taste of it. But, I have read so much about a glass of red wine being good for us. I talked with my oncologist about drinking…
Big Day.....
I have my last round of chemo this afternoon! After 6 months of treatments I will be done and moving on to radiation. Today I will also find out the results of a full body scan that I had done last week. I have been having pain in my right shoulder so the onc decided to send me in for a scan. Even though I kept busy over…
Comedo Type Breast Cancer
Just dx'd w/comedo type w/central calcification less than 5% volume of tumor. I've not met or chosen a surgeon/onconologist yet. Tomorrow I am taking biopsy slides & all reports, including mammo films to University of Chgo for treatment scheduling. Anyone dx'd with Comedo Type Breast Cancer?

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