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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2010

Had fitting for prostheses
I went to a shop called Essentials for the Special Woman today for a fitting for post mastectomy bras and prostheses. What a terrific store! They carry everything for the cancer woman. I was so impressed as they send all paper work directly to my insurance company and will bill me later my portion. I walked out with 3…
Radiation with implants
Hello all! Any of you had an experience with radiation with implants? I know is not the best because radiation can damage or move the implants, but my ps is suggesting that to me, and he said if they get damage we could do a flap reconstruction after.....
Finally starting chemo
Greetings! Two months after dx and 5 weeks after my lumpectomy, I start chemo on Monday. I am relieved to finally be starting - after all of the on again, off again, re-tests, etc, but I am scared. My oncotype score is 22, so here we go! Think of me at 8 am on Monday!
second biopsy negative!
First good new since the biginning of the month. Now I have to talk with drs about lumpectomy or mastectomy? I don't know much yet but I'm leaning toward lumpectomy. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. ann
Maintaining perspective
I have noticed a few boards during my respites here that exceed my level of expertise, and to be frank have made me uncomfortable. Ladies that require a lot more than I am capable of giving emotionally or intellectually. Yet, I'm proud that some of you have the 'brass ovaries' to deal with some touchie topics with an…
Ok Pink warriors wish me luck on Friday seeing my Doctor on checkup
scared and anixous need some postive thought for Dr appt for checkup. Thanks my pink little ladies!!!!
Had a tiny wart...warning
Ok, I had a small wart next to my eye last year. Derm took it off and all's ok. About 6 months ago another small one developed under my eye. Once in a while I noticed it was in my field of view. O well, then stupid CA came along and I figured I would wait to get it removed. Then, sometime after 2nd chemo, I noticed it…
Best Bumper Sticker
Saw this yesterday on a pickup truck rear window. It was in pink, with the pink breast cancer symbol, and said "Save Boobies". Cute. Judy
Can anyone recommend a good PS for a Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Arizona?
I have had several consultations with various PS in the Phoenix area. It seems they all agree that my best option is a Lat. Flap. My problem is that most of the doctors that do these surgeries have only been practicing on their own for a few years or less. It is hard to find good reviews. I would appreciate any advice…
first appt. with Lymphedema center today..PET SCAN in 2 weeks
was measured for a sleeve, he said I would need to wear every day. It should be in next week. Then, he also scheduled 3 sessions next week to train me to do the manual lymph drainage. So, one more step in the process. The sleeve is just beige that is coming...then I will be anxious to order some from LymphedemaDivas ... I…
Fought the battle
When I was first diagnosed with cancer a good friend said to remember if you only get to bear the scars if you fight the battle to win the war. Didn't think a lot about it at the time but now that I had the mastectomy and well on the way to the "new normal life" the scars are looking mighty good and I'll say I'm proud of…
Fire Drill at Work Today
Man what a way to start the the morning; bells went off lights were flashing. Scared the begeezes outta me! I've been thinking about getting my exercise program going again, but come on 34 flights of stairs! I wasn't ready for that. Besides being too darn hot, my legs just don't have the stamina for this right now. At…
Tamoxifen and weight gain.
Hi everyone.I had an appointment with my Cancer dr after her switching me to Tamoxifen.I was on Armidex but had to stop it because of severe joint pain.I had lost 40lbs while on it.Now taking Tamoxifen I have not lost weight.I ask Dr. about it.She said I would not loss weight on TRamoxifen.I still watch what I eat.But this…
Today is Third_Generation's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best for your birthday! ♥ Cat
vicki sam and Fiona
Just a few minutes ago i posted a post. Vicki read it. Its called second chance to say goodbye. I wanted to read through a couple more posts and came to Fionas. She is so right on how she feels. How dare you bash her and tell her to just pick up and move on and what pretend there is no sadness and lonliness and just damn…
second try to say goodbye
I need to be with my sister in heaven now. She was my only family that loved me and always stood with me. She should have been here to help me with my battle. Im tired, week, alone, and ready to hug my sister and have joy of tears for her. I have no fight left. I need her now and im ready. To all the wonderful warriors who…
anemia
Just got a newsletter from Dana Farber, said mangos are a fruit that contains iron with the added benefit of the fiber, which could help with the constipation issues. thought I would pass it along.
Yes, You Can Get a Port Removed in a Doctor's Office
So, today I had my port removed after it being in for 9 months--in my surgeon's office. I love him and trust him completely. After a couple of quick Lidocaine injections, I was pretty much numb. He made the incision right over the old one where he put it in. I felt quite a bit of pressure and tugging when he was taking the…
1st Mammo and new doc tomorrow - Will you come with me?
Tomorrow I go for my first mammo after my lumpectomy and will also meet my new oncologist. My oncologist who had seen me through all of my treatments left the cancer center and I've been assigned to someone new. I've heard good things about my new doc, so I'm not too worried about that, but I am feeling a bit nervous about…
5 Down 3 to Go!!!!
First Taxol is done; just waiting for the fallout from it. It really does seem like this is taking forever; and that is a really long treatment; 10:30 (onc appt) out at about 4:30; crazy long. No real problem except for a little kind of stoned feeling and burning feeling in her veins for 5 minutes during the benedryl drip…
My new side effect is.....boredom!
Yep, i am so stinking bored. My disability has been approved until December, maybe longer depending on what happens at that time. I have finally realized that I liked working!!! For those not familar, I have had a reoccurence with mets to my spine and liver, so physical activity is limited. I have been reading great books,…
Happy but scared, only one treatment left.
I found out today that I only have 1 more herceptin treatment left. Port will be removed the day after this treatment. Now don't get me wrong I am happy it's over, But I am a bit scared to. It's like I will have been doing this for 14 month's and then it's over. It's like whats next. Kind of a crazy feeling. Kathy
Teeth sensitivity? Weird but true
Anyone out there experiencing any tooth sensitivity? This is very recent and only thing I'm on is Arimidex. Could that be causing it or do you think my whole body is falling apart after chemo! : ) LAUGHING RIGHT NOW! Just wondering if it's happened to anyone else. Thanks ladies.......kind of sad that summers' coming to an…
how to decide...
I finished 6 rounds of TAC on 6/23, and have 9 more rounds of radiation to go. my hair is SLOWLY starting to come back, however I hate the gray color! I met with a PS yesterday and another next week. I had a double mastectomy Jan 29th. I am really looking forward to the 'new boob' part and somewhat the end of this horrible…
My surgeon is leaving to go to another hospital
Last evening I got a call from my surgeeon's office.They called to notify me that my Doc is leaving to go to another hospital (downtown). Since I have my six month check-up scheduled for the end of Sept with her, they called to let me know she will not be available. They asked if I wanted to follow her to the new hospital…
my first plastic surgeon visit not good
i finished chemo sep 17,2009 i gained weight during it steroids i think . i tried to keep walking during treatment but working everyday i was too tired. i have lost 15 pounds since and thats it. i went yesterday morning to see a plastic surgeon to start reconstruction on my right side and to have my left breast removed.…
Vertebroplasty gone bad
I have stage IV metatastic breast cancer, spread throughout my skeleton. I had a vertebroplasty done on my spine to eleviate pain in December 2008. Following the procedure, a cancer tumor compressed my spinal cord. I ended up with nerve damage. I continue to have numbness in my legs and difficulty walking and incontinence…
Starting Chemo Thursday
I felt very alone until I found this board. I'm newly diagnosed and starting A/C tomorrow, and I need some advice. I know from reading some of your posts that I need to drink much water. I've decided my minimum intake should be 12 cups a day. I'm already doing 10 so that shouldn't be difficult if my stomach cooperates. My…
Bad Hair Day - warning big vent!!
Or should I say bad day in general? My house is a mess, my husband is never home (which i know he has to work because i don't, but it's getting to the point where work is becoming his escape, I feel). We're getting behind in bills and i KNOW that's stressing him out too. Our central air unit has been acting up all summer,…
Balentine - Lorrie, Do you ever come on anymore?
I don't know if some of you have noticed, but, Balentine hasn't been on in weeks. I really miss your postings. Hoping you are ok. Hugs, Angie

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