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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Wishing you CONGRATS Natly on finishing rads! You are a RAD GRAD now!
So happy for you Natly! I know you have been through so much, but, now you are done with rads! Keep your creams on! Congratulations!
Nipple Guards
Having nipple reconstruction tomorrow with minor scar revision. I am having MAJOR apprehension about the nipple guards. I don't know at all what to expect. I have heard "very uncomfortable" and "minor inconvenience." Will I look like Madonna until Monday? How in the world will I attend the Little League Machine Pitch…
What do you consider your 'cancerversary'?
Just wonder what other's thought. The day you were DX'd? The day you started/ended chemo? The day you had surgery? The day you started/finished rads? The day of your first scan that showed NED? I'm not sure which I think. Susan
Sorry double post!
Sorry - double posted!
My Candle is Glowing
May God bless and encourage all the pink sisters worldwide. Amen.
Candle lighting
I wrote this song for Relay for life last year...it seems appropriate for tonight " I am lighting this candle for you my friends a symbol of hope and of light for every survivor I'll raise my candle higher We will fight, we will fight , we will fight!" Go Pink Power!!! Dee
I Absolutely Hate My Surgeon
I went to see him last Thursday to hear the results of my MRI, at that time I told him "NO" I didn't want any reconstruction, he said I have to go and see a plastic surgeon to hear all my options, then after that if I still don't want any reconstruction then he will take off both of my breats on July 9th. So this morning I…
Do something special for your Cancerversary?
A year ago today I heard the words, "You have breast cancer" from my PCP. I consider this my cancerversary since, from that day forward, my life was changed. What did you do for your cancerversary? I'm thinking of buying a cake with those horrible words on it, then slicing through it and stabbing it! (ooo, still in anger…
Chemo Grad - and THANK YOU!
Last Friday, June 11th, was my 6th (and final) round of CT. I received lots of love, support and congratulations from my friends and loved ones. At the same time, my mind has kept returning to all of the amazing people on this site. So, as excited as I am to be through one part of this journey and on to the next (rads),…
What to do with stuff?
Ok this may sound weird but I have two size 14 mastectomy bathing suits, hardly ever worn and I am a clean person. Does it sound gross to ask but they dont fit me. also have scarves. PM withyour address and I can send them to you.
God's Post-Its
I got this in an email today and liked it so much I am passing it on to everyone. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, Its about learning to dance in the rain" It just made great sense to me! Pat
For those of you who did not see this on FB, I have Happy News~ I am getting married on Friday!!!!!!
In the midst of all of the uncertainly of Life~ of one thing I am very certain. My Reggie loves me! We took out a marriage license yesterday, and we are getting married at the beautiful Santa Barbara Courthouse Friday afternoon at 3:30! My "daughter/niece" and Reggie's 2 daughters are standing up for us, and it is going to…
Summer recipes
How about sharing some fun summer recipes? Here is a cobbler that I made for the first time last night. The guys really loved it. I used about 1 cup fresh fat Mississippi blueberries and 1 cup fresh Georgia peaches. It was so easy too! Also, I added a pinch of cinammon to the sugar topping mixture and a dash of vanilla and…
silicone or saline?
does anyone have any thoughts or experiences they would like to share on choosing between silicone and saline implants? I've had a double mast with expanders and am going in for final reconstruction next month. I know the up side to silicone is a softer feel but they have to be checked periodically by MRI for leaks. Any…
Just curious, if you have a strong family history...
Just curious, if you have s strong family history (as I do), did you have the genetic testing and did you test positive or negative? My sister and I both did the testing (many years apart) and we both tested negative for BRCA1 & 2. The oncologist says that we have a gene, but they just don't have a test for it yet.
BlownAway~ I got your PM, but you have replies blocked!
I am not sure why the PM you sent to me says "Sender cannot recieve replies" or something like that, so I was not able to send you my home address! If you can't unblock it, write me again, giving me your email address and I will send you my home address via my Yahoo email addy. Hugs, Chen♥
Herceptin and Heart Failure
Has anyone else had the side effect of heart failure from the herceptin? Then restarted herceptin once EFI was back up? If so was it easier the second time around? My EFI went down to 37! Have not had any more sense Feb. They saw something in the CT scan and now that with meds my EFI is up they are going to re-start the…
Prayer for tonight (just a suggestion)
First of all, I want to thank Traci again for such a wonderful idea! I told my husband about it (he thinks you're all pretty great, too!) and he's going to light a candle with me tonight at 7:00. I work for a religious congregation (nuns) and one of the sisters gave me this prayer when she heard I had breast cancer. I…
Advice need for Taxol and Herceptin
Hi Gals, Just looking for advice on Taxol and herceptin - has anyone had side effects and what to expect ??? - will be starting this shortly - heading for pet/ct scan Monday and then talk with onc to see how the A/C work on the dreaded beast Cheers Joan
Medical tape
I am very allergic to medical tape, it takes my skin off. I plan on telling my surgeon at pre-op visit. What are the other options and how big of a complication does this create?
Medical tape
I am very allergic to medical tape, it takes my skin off. I plan on telling my surgeon at pre-op visit. What are the other options and how big of a complication does this create?
Bone density tests??
I was told i needed a bone density test? How do they test this and does it hurt?
Flaxseed oil and hot flashes???
Someone said they used flaxseed oil for hot flashes, how well does it work, where do you get it and how do you take it...is it a liquid or gel tablet or something else...this is just new to me!
Clariden (the allergy med) taken to help with Neulasta shot side effects?
I was told by a friend that she took a Clariden the day of chemo, one the day of Neulasta shot and the day after, and she said it was like a 180 with her side effects she had last time she had the Neulasta shot. Just like I feel, I am in bed Saturday and Sunday in sleepy & achy, I take my vicodine for pain and my…
What is a Warrior?
I wrote this poem and posted it back in August of 2009. I thought that I would post it again. What is a warrior? I used to know. It was a fierce person Armed with a bow. They’d fight off invaders That threatened their lands. With spears, with guns And even their hands. They wouldn’t stop fighting, Until they won. They…
Interesting article.
Not meant to inflame, but information is power. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37690573/ns/health-cancer
delayed reconstruction
On my surgeon's advice I have decided to delay reconstruction. I will be having both chemo and rad after bilateral mastectomies. Has anyone ever changed their minds down the road and decided to just get protheses instead of more surgery??? Char
Insurance approved my treatment of Avastain and Abraxene
Looks like my insurance will be covering my treatment of Avastain, they are stating that they never denied it even though i have a copy of the denial letter. I believe it was because I called them and told them I was going to contact the media and let them know that they are denying FDA approved treatment for breast cancer…
edit
why is it that when I reply to someone's comments my reply always has the edit still there?
what to wear
My bilateral mastectomies are next Tuesday and I don't own clothes that open in the front. Because of shoulder issues I have to carefully put one hand in sleeve and pull over head. Why is it that everyone says to get clothes/nightgowns that open in the front??? My surgeon said I will only have drains if lymph nodes are…

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