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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2010

This is your HA HA for the weekend! Hope you get a laugh from it, I did!
SUPERMARKET CHECKOUT A woman went to a discount store to purchase several items. When she finally got to the checker, she learned one of her items had no price. She thought she'd die of embarrassment when the checker got on the intercom and boomed out for all the store to hear, "Price check on lane thirteen. Tampax.…
I'm scared it will come back
Hi all...I have just finished my last chemo treatment and am preparing for surgery. It has been playing over and over in my mind that possibly once I get through this fight that it could come back. I have been so focused on healing that I hadn't had those thoughts until now. It seems alot of posts I read are from people on…
Reoccurence update
Hello everyone, I saw the post asking how I was, I was having trouble posting last nite, but I have been around. Chemo on Thursday was very rough, still recovering today. My doctor sees great improvement, my liver and lymph nodes are not swollen, I have a cat scan scheduled on Monday, Aug 2, so hopefully that will comfirm…
Pammy?
Has anyone heard from Pammy. Does anyone know how she is doing? I read on here she has a FB and so do i, but i dont know her last name to request her for friend. laura
12 year old told me she was bi sexual, do they know at that age?
Oh dear sisters, My daughter Megan has been on punishment and to tell you the truth, i have enjoyed it. We sat out back last night by my garden of peace that i made up and we have actually talked to one another, which hasnt happened in a long time. She asked me if i would love her no matter what she told me. I said, i…
Is it possible to get good (looking) results with a unilateral mastectomy
I had a lumpectomy and am now going through chemo. My tumor turned out to be twice as big as they thought (3+cm vs 1.8 cm). My surgeon strong recommends a mastectomy after I'm done with chemo. A lot of survivors are telling me that bilateral is the way to go to get even looking breasts. I don't want to lose my other breast…
Sometimes Just One Little Conversation Can Make Your Day!
I was checking out of my local grocery store today, actually feeling a little depressed, wondering about my future, getting tired of the treatments. My cashier was a young woman I've had many times over the years. She looked at my headscarf and my pink wrist band and said, "Breast cancer?" She took me by surprise--most…
NED and I still going strong!
(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\)..(/)(\) Please take a twirl around the dance floor with NED and I!! The above is a picture of my....ummmm..beeeeehind as I shake it around the room! Had my 6 months check up with my onc today. According to labs, all is good. One thing I…
Questions about being triple positive
I am ER+/PR+, HER2 After a year of Herceptin, will I have to take an oral medication for 5 year? Can someone share their experience please... I am a newbie...I get port inserted Monday the 26...I start Chemo the following Monday the 2...My Med Oncologist an I will discuss my regimen/treatment on the same date it is…
Other forums
Do you know of any other forums for breast cancer? I'm not deserting this one, just wanted to check out others, too.
tumor marker rise and on arimidex
I am wondering how anyone's reccurance was noticed initially?? I am on Arimidex and will be done in November after 7yrs post treatment. I am now experiencing rise in tumor markers for breast cancer. I will be at labs again on Wednesday for the recheck. I am stage 3A and Her2 positive and ER PR positive. Not too sure how to…
herceptin
thanks for answering my question. my family doctor is actually the one who is straightening my meds out I do nothing unless I ask her first, she actually saved my life, she was my new doc and ran tests on me to see what the past doc did or didnt do, and why i was on the meds i was on. I trust her completely.
CSN Family Reunion - So Cal edition - Everyone is welcome!
For those that may not have caught the discussion on Traci's earlier thread about meeting New Flower, several of us are interested in getting together to meet in person. VickiSam said that she will probably be recovered enough to join us by the end of August, so I was thinking about August the 27th or 28th? As far as the…
herceptin side effects
hi everyone im new to the board but have been reading all since april. I am having side effects from herceptin, i have already been in the er room and to my family doc 3 times from problems. mostly swollen legs and feet shortness of breath rash on hands etc etc Im wanting to stop this and do something else or quit period
Celebrate
Well, it has been 15 days post-op and both drains were removed today!!!!!!! I can take a shower !!!!!! I can wear normal clothes!!!!!!!!!!! No more creative dressing!!!!!!!!!!! I can sleep on my side !!!!!!!!!!!! And most important ....... All labs were negative !!!!!!!!! I really needed a good day. ;)
Wimpy Club
Ok. Skeezie wants to be Activities Chairman. Does anyone who joins want to say why they are wimps? Mine started when I was younger than five. I didn't want the shot and hid behind the door! They bribed me to come out with candy. I don't even remember this but it's lingering back in my subconscience. Um, I wonder if that is…
That sentinal node injection thing....
I asked my surgeon if he puts me to sleep and he said "no" and he said he does it the day before surgery, other than that he didn't say much else. Will you tell me what it was like for you and on a scale of 1 to 10 how much did it hurt? If it comes back where I have no lymph nodes involved does that automatically mean I…
Another newbie...So glad I found you guys
Well, July 15 was my day of doom. After a routine mammogram I found out that I had an enlarged lymph node. It was biopsied and then I got the news that I had breast cancer :>( After a visit to the breast surgeon I started to feel a little better and accept that this is going to be the new normal for a little while. They…
Great news....PET scan is clear!!
I received the wonderful news this morning that my PET scan came back clear. I was very thrilled to say the least. I met with a plastic surgeon yesterday and was waiting on making my decision regarding surgery until I knew these results. My surgery has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 4th. I am having a bilateral…
Ok I think i over did it
A couple days after i had surgery i have been spending many hours in the hospital at my grandpas bedside and this morning everything caught up with me. I am feeling really run down and then found i had a fever all day...im just hoping i didnt pick up anything while visiting with my grandpa in the hospital...its probably…
Going topless
So, a friend shared a wonderful photo collection of hair challenged chemo ladies which inspired me to go 'topless' the last few days. To the market, post office, Starbucks, my morning walks, and even just my mailbox. It's liberating not to worry about if the cap is slipping, my head feeling hot, etc. I have drawn more…
How are you doing Meena 1 with your recurrence?
I haven't seen you post anything as to how you are feeling or doing on chemo. I pray that you are doing well and handling chemo easily. Hugs, Leeza
You know that horoscope I told you about.....???
I was supposed to see my oncologist on Monday afternoon. I went in for labs yesterday, and had my typical Ostrich weekend planned. This morning about 7 AM, the onco RN calls to say they have had a cancellation, they have my lab report, and could I come in today instead? Oh yeah~ that doesn't scare me, much! So...Reggie and…
first day in the chemo bay
Today was my first day of chemo. I got my port on Wednesday and chemo started today.I was so nervous but everything turned out fine so far. Hopefully all will be well in the next couple of days.
Radiation appointment
I see the radiation doctor tomorrow for the first time. I finished chemo last Thursday. I really don't know what to expect tomorrow but I know I won't be starting radiation for about a month. I am just tired of doctors and appointments and getting poked and prodded. I went for my bloodwork this morning and my blood cells…
Before all your treatment, chemo and or radiation, what helped you make a decsion?
I am as confused as ever. I have had 2 of 4 chemo treatments so far. Today I had to see my surgeon, he wanted to examine my breast to see if the cancerous mass has shrunk. He was very happy to tell me he can no longer feel it!!!! He said it appears the chemo has been a success and now I no longer need to consider having…
Dawne.Hope Thoughts & Prayers Coming Your Way!
We will all be there with you tomorrow for your exchange. Hope all goes well. Post when you can. Hugs, Jean
A Walmart story-
How bout I went to Walmart to get some moisturizing creme...Anyway I had on a tank top and I was kneeling down and someone asked me if I had a port. I stood up and answered yes looking really puzzled until the woman said me too! She works at Walmart and we started talking and she told me she finished chemo about a year…
drugs
Has anyone here ever taken ARIMIDEX? What effects did it have?
I Wear A PINK Ribbon
A slient killer with no face, A thief within the night A constant battle for my life A bitter evil fight, The scar reminds of that day, It knocked at my souls door. It tried to rob me of my strength. It left me on the floor. To survie, i had to sacrifice my breast and even my hair. It showed no pity as it snatched These…

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