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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2010

My special side effects Cycle 2
I'd just declared Cycle 2 a piece of cake. Then starting yestereday, I developed some very special side effects, the most notable being cellulitis in my right hand. I'm not running a fever, but the hand is red and swollen enough that I called the oncologist on call this morning. Her input was that the lack of fever was…
Vitamin E
I've had pain along my left side since my DMX, during the expansion process and even still some when the silicone implants were put in five weeks ago. I'd read that vitamin E (taken orally) could be helpful to prevent capsular constructure (sp?) and would also help with the scar healing. I went to my local organic vitamin…
Tamoxifen
I start Tamoxifen today. I think I am dreading this more than any of the other stuff. I would appreciate any words of wisdom or advice. Which side effects are generally the first to show up and how soon? Just curious. Thanks. God Bless (((Hugs))) Janice
something that may help you
It has been mentioned on here a book called "After Breast Cancer" by Hester Hill Schnipper an oncology social worker and two time breast cancer survivor. this is her daily blog, thought you might find it helpful. http://bidmc.org/YourHealth/BIDMCInteractive/Blogs/LivingwithBreastCancer.aspx…
Let The Countdown Begin!!!
OK all you Tamoxifen sisters out there...10 more days and I'm done!! I cannot tell you how excited I am to finally finish! I want to celebrate in a BIG way! My first thought was to go get a banana split! I've been seriously thinking about what flavored ice cream would go with choice of toppings! LOL. Then I thought maybe…
Today is Denbralou's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY 44th BIRTHDAY DEAR DENBRA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your birthday and throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
unidentified lump
I swear my body likes playing tricks on me. In the arm that i had my nodes removed, I have this thing that just suddenly popped up in my forarm...I swear it grew to the size of a quarter but in the shape of a ball within minutes. It doesnt hurt or anything and theres no swelling, its just there? Its Friday nite so i have…
Please pray for me!
Called my onc at lunchtime on Tuesday and he wanted to see me today since I was going to be there for treatment anyway. To keep it short, the cancer in my breast is growing again. I was relatively certain that was going to be the case because when I woke up about 3am Tuesday it hurt and I found the areas of concern at that…
diet
I will be starting TCH next week and my oncologist gave me a booklet which included diet dos and don'ts. Does this mean I am confined to that diet throughout the 18 weeks that I will be on that chemo? Can I try other foods? There's not much variety on the list and the only meats are chicken and broiled lean beef. Please…
Update MY PInk Ladies!!!
thank you all for your loving wishes for me this group of people are out of this world. had a very good report go back in six months, he like to keep close tabs on me but i also think he misses me too. No NED!!!! Hippie!!!!
PET scan question
I had lumpectomy followed by rads. A 'clear' mammo. I've never had a PET scan. Is it warranted? Do only those with more involved cancer/surgeries qualify? I always feel that cancer is like the boogieman I was afraid of as a child, lurking just out of view, but there... So, I want to do everything I can to be assured. Thank…
I had a great compliment today - tell me about your memorable compliment!
I register patients for appointment with PCP's, and sitting at desk today that was not mine. A few beautiful baby pictures were on the wall of the cubicle and a patient asked me (sincerely) if that was my baby - not my grandbaby. Golly gee! I'm 56, boy did I need that! It's a whole lot better than being asked if you're…
Laura
Everyone, I just can't get Laura out of my mind. Has anyone heard from her? Laura, if you are out there, I am praying for you and hoping you are finding strength and courage to continue the fight. Thinking of you, Michelle
Health Insurance - If you don't have insurance Please Read This!
I just read an article about one of the provisions of the Health Care Affordability Act that is now in place. Until they set up the Government plan, anyone who can't get coverage due to a pre-existing condition and hasn't had coverage for 6 months can now get a policy that will cover them until 2014 when the Government…
lumpectomy/radiology
I posted about anxiety of my recent cancer diagnosis the other day and again after learning my second biopsy was negative. I can't find my second post..not quite sure why the search on this site doesnt work for me. Im pretty sure I will have the lumectomy. Can anyone tell me how long after surgery radiation begins? I…
VICKISAM
You rock! I've always found your posts to be very, very supportive....... Peace be with you
what cancer has taught to me
So far what I have realised ..... to be selfish - dang if I don't take care of my needs I won't be around to take care of anyone elses. won't tolerate rude or disrecptful behaviour from any kid including my own. to speak up in a way I can be heard. to be polite when I don't want to be around friends who instigate drama…
talk with Onc. - book recommendation
I have two Taxol left to go. One this afternoon and one next week friday on the 27th. I have taken 2 weeks off work until I am done. I feel immnense relief at the prospect of being done with chemo (never mind rads and sugery and herceptin in the works), bewilderment and sadness. I have found myself crying while driving…
Clodronate therapy, I'm not sure if you know this, but looks very interesting
I was searching the internet for something else and I've found this interesting site. It is not for me (I'm from uterine cancer board) but I thought maybe can help some of you. It is about a drug clodronate, nothing new, popular in Europe and not approved by FDA but still maybe someone want to read it.…
where cancer research is headed
A friend who is a grad of the U of AZ in Tucson sent me this part of their alumni newsletter. This doctor deserves a place in heavan. Watch for opportunities to participate in clinical trials, especially mets warriors! ~~Connie~~ UA Researcher Awarded Patent for Breast Cancer Drug Breakthrough Joyce A. Schroeder The…
Need suggestions on handling
OK sisters how do we handle people like I encountered yesterday? One dropped in to visit after just now hearing that I had mastectomy April 21, caring, compasionate BUT then said you know my daughter is a 7 year cancer survivor and was told that cancer is never gone and will resurface another time another place and you…
Strike up the band - this dance is mine NED!!!!!!
First of all, thank you to all of you ladies who joined me (even if you were late due to my lack of clarity as to the time) for my first mammo yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. Did you know that you sent a real-life angel to help me that day? As I sat back in the waiting/dressing area awaiting my results (thank goodness they…
A striper pole????
Today i went to my physical therapy and they are giving me new exercises to do for my arms and a charlie horse in my back that has been there for over a week now. My therapist grabs me and pulls me into the hallway while shes explaining ...we all need a stripers pole in our house for these excerises and shes showing me how…
My first Hair cut .. I've waited 6 months since hair started to grow back ---
Boy, did I need a trim and actually went in for a trim, ended up with a hair cut! I need to take an alarm with me next time to remind me to stop chatting after 15 minutes and pay attention to my actual hair cut/trim. As I gabbed with my stylist and other women .. I've notice 'Sally' going wild with the cutting - intense,…
Whats your ringtone?
does your ringtone express the secret you? Mine is Lady GaGA bad romance!
Okay guys. Too Much Drama Time For Some Fum
No the Sheriff isn't coming back. This Annabell Ant. What is the best joke someone has every played on you or you played on someone else? We used to have a 135 pound rottie. We bought this dog a huge dog house. One so big that we could even crawl around in it. Cost us $150. The dog hated the house. You could throw a bone…
Radiation
Wow I am really surprised by how tired I am with radiation.....After chemo I thought this would be "easy" but it is not!!! At least with the chemo the tiredness went away in between but this just won't let up....I have been slathering on the lotions so skin is still good so far....I am a third of the way finished so…
Seeing a neurologist tomorrow for my numbness
The Onc took me off Arimidex, but the numbness is still there. Pretty much the whole left side of my body, but not my neck, face, arm from the elbow to the hand. Strange. Scary.
Goodbye Lefty- Righty gets to stay...nipple news
Hi All! Well, it stands to reason with my personality that one nipple would stand at perfect attention is ready for its tattoo on 9/11 and that the other would fall flat like a pancake. That's right, Lefty absolutely just deflated and flattened out. It took weeks and weeks for her to heal and after all was said and done…
My 25 yo niece had biopsy
yesterday. I am the oldest of 4 girls and the 3rd with bc. My youngest sister had a benign tumor when she was 16. Now her daughter is waiting to hear the results of her biopsy. Soooo young! Char

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