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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Hi Everyone, I have Great News, do you want to hear it?
I met with my brand new surgeon this morning, and bewteen him and my outstanding oncologist I am getting a port put in my chest this coming Wednesday and that same day I will be receiving my first chemo treatment. These 2 doctors feel it is in my best interest to shrink this thing down as much as they can. I will be…
CANCER MARKERS
Just a quick note to let you know my cancer markers came back low, yeah! Now I am going on vaca for a wk see u all when I return. Hugs, RE
Expander questions...
Hello Girls! I am still pretty new to this whole thing so excuse my ignorance if this is silly...I had my bilateral May 4 with expanders put in at the time of surgery. I have a small frame so my PS is taking it slow with fills. He started me off with 30cc at surgery and I have had 4 or 5 fills since then of 30cc each. My…
Congratulations Chen
Today was your big day. Hugs to you and Reggie Donna
Word for the day
Psalm 145:14-19...the Lord upholds all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look expectantly to You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works. The Lord is near to…
indefinite treatment?
I am 36. I am going through my second time with breast cancer. This time it has moved to my liver and bone, but I am optimistic. I feel mostly good and I have a great support system. My friends and family are really supportive and I have a really great boyfriend and a peaceful home. So, I've been in treatment for one month…
How are you shortscake?
havent heard from you lately and wondering how you are. girl power! (maybe I just missed you????)
Surgery date
Could everyone please post their surgery date. I would like to say prayers for everyone and do not want to leave anyone out. Mine is scheduled for July 8th.
Favorite flower and why
I just love the little relief topics like, favorite food, color or origin of name. They bring nice thoughts. So I thought I'd ask what your favorite flower is and why? I love flowers and they are very calming to me to take care of them. Thanks and I hope I get a lot of responses. I need more than one....sorry, Rose- is…
Curly or Straight
Hi, I was just wondering if any of you who have hair growing back after being bald would mind sharing the curly or straight question? Just curious because mine is very curly and was straight before b/c. Also anyone know of someone who's hair came curly but then changed back to their regular hair? Thanks, Wanda
Does anyone have problems with their arm still hurting after sentinal node biopsy?
I had a lumpectomy with Sentinal Node Biopsy in Feb. My arm still aches! does it ever quit? Also, I had radiation that ended in May, when does swelling of the breast go away, and the aches? The Surgeon didn't tell me what he would be cutting to find sentinal node, so I am just a wonderiing!
NED It is!
Mammogram yesterday, and just heard that all is well.....thank goodness. Now I am looking forward to a "sleep deprived" Brain EEG on Friday, the 25th. What the heck is that? Have had a regular EEG, but this one is allowing four hours sleep in the 24 hours prior to the EEG, and no caffine either. Guess they want to see if…
Just Dx'd w/DCIS
Rec'd dx today - very early stage DCIS. Anyone treated w/lumpectomy only? Thx, ladies!
Welcome Back Vicki Sam
I'm so happy to see you posting again. I've wondered many times how you are doing. Have you completed your treatment? Vicki you were of amazing help to me when I was going thru chemo. I know you had a heck of time with it, but you had wonderful suggestions and I followed most of them. welcome back.
Hi Everyone!!!!Today is a Better Day!!!
Would you beleive I saw and met with the plastic surgeon today at 1:30, and first thing in the morning I am meeting my new surgeon!!! I am going through with the reconstuction, I listened to the plastic surgeon and he made it all sound like it's something I can handle and in the long run I will like what I see. Oh thank…
mouth sores from chemo
Help! Last time around, I didn't have this problem, but with the new chemo, my mouth (and throat and tongue) are raw and sore! I have been using baking soda and water as recommended by onc nurse - but am wondering if there is anything else that can give me some relief. Thanks!
Candles in the wind on Wed.......
I light not one but 6 candles last night, per Traci's wish.......I hope everyone could feel the love to one aother from all of us warriors in this dreadful battle........Lights shining bright last night......
" God Heals"
Remember when you heard the words-and you mind went blank-you were in another world. God heals. Remember in your darkest hours- when all that surrounds you is pain and sorrow. God heals. Remember friend's prayers-your family encouragement-glimmers of hope from everyday angels. God heals Quiet... you can hear Him now-always…
Once Its Back
Hello everyone, I am in need of help to deal with my wife's matestisized breast cancer. Last week a full body scan revealed the cancer has returned to her rib(s), and maybe liver. This past Wed. she had some more pics taken after drinking some white liquid. Tomorrow at 3pm we have a dr appoint. and we will find out how bad…
B39 Trial Study for radiation
I was offered to participate in a trial study called B39. The study is to determine if partial breast radiation 2x day for 5-10 days is as effective as whole breast radiation 1x day for 5-7 weeks. They especially wanted someone in my age group (43) because there haven't been very many in the study under 50. Have any of you…
diagnosed yesterday
Wow am I glad I stumbled upon these discussion boards this morning...I'm 34 years old, a stay at home mom to 2 beautiful girls, ages 9 and 18 months, and yesterday I found out that I have breast cancer. I found a lump a few months back (which my family Dr. said wasn't anything to worry about....) and after the…
AN INTERESTING THING HAPPENED AT THE GROCERY STORE TODAY
I strolled in to buy a few things for our upcoming camping trip, well in the check out line I notice they had bouncy balls for sale for 99 cents, well I just had to buy two for my grandson's which I did. As I began to walk out I realized that one year old Ava would like one as well so back I went to get another ball. I got…
Had My Quarterly Onco Visit
Had my quarterly onco visit today and was given the two thumbs up that all is well for the time being for which I of course was happy to hear. They did blood work to check my cancer markers so we'll see how those turn out hopefully by Friday. ♥ RE ♥
Back from vacation
Well, I certainly picked an eventful week on the boards to go on a cruise! I've been trying to catch up and feeling a bit (OK, a lot) overwhelmed. Sad to hear about recurrences :..( and happy to hear about new grads and upcoming nuptuals :-))). At the advice of my dear cousin that is a cancer survivor herself (uterine), my…
After chemo is done, how long is the wait until the docs rec. tamoxifen?
I was just wondering, after the chemo is done, what is the typical procedure? I won't need radiation, but Tamoxifen was recommended for at least 2 years followed by Aromasin. I am assuming I will need a catscan/petscan after the chemo is completed. It would be nice to have a break before oral chemo, especially since I have…
meeting plastic surgeon tomorrow
Meeting plastic surgeon tomorrow to discuss reconstruction at a later date. I'm having bilateral mastectomies Tuesday. Yesterday I looked online at a lot of pics and read about reconstruction. It's a lot to think about. I called the store at my hospital and will be fitted for camisoles that zip up the front that I can wear…
What are your favorite comfort foods?
Hi Invisi-Sistas! In a vane attempt to justify my primary coping mechanism of eating-especilly while I set and drink Diet Cokes and snack on whatever while I write to you all. I'd love to know what foods make YOU happy? Me? Definitely, whipped cream with chocolate chips between 7p-10p. After 10p, FiberOne Caramel cereal…
I finally met with oncologist
Diagnosed on 5/17/10 with IDC and DCIS.I traveled to MD Anderson(MDA) in Texas from Louisiana. It was not bad the drive was 2 hours. My first visit with the oncologist was on Monday. As I mentioned many times before I feel MDA is where I will be best served.I do not have confidence in the doctors in my hometown because I…
Funky vein looking thing...
Hi Invisi-Sistas! OK so I did a whole lot of worrying for nothing. Still on for nipple reconstruction this Saturday. Starting to overeat in an effort to cope. What's new? Anyway, I kept seeing this strange large "thing" that resembled a large vein moving aroud the top of my boob. I thought I'd better tell the plastic…
my candle is glowing in wisconsin
i am surprised how emotional this candle lighting was for me. . . the thought that all of us across the country in our own homes or back yards, letting the flicker of a candle connect us in this way is truly amazing! thank you traci for thinking of this

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