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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2010

Some side effects I was not aware of
Just wanted to let you know a couple of things that snuck up on me out of the blue that i was not aware of. One morning I woke and did not even recognize myself because my face was so swollen, eyes were slits. It was more like puffy, than swollen. Well anyway, i found out that I had a reaction to the steroid Decadron that…
When does "new normal" start?
I finished rads on 5/28 and am still exhausted. I never had the time to enjoy being a rad grad because I worked through the whole thing. I am off this summer because I am a teacher and am getting ready to go back to work. I get up around 9a and take a nap in the afternoon, sometimes up to 2 hours, then go back to bed…
Whats the deal with moms lately?
Ok...i need some advise here, Im also having mom troubles as ive seen other post about this. Me and my mom havent had a relationship forever but we arent mean to each we just dont really talk to one another good or bad. We see eachother all the time cuz she lives with my sister and this is the same sister im really close…
My mind has peace
I was just reading through posts and forgot that i shared the messed up situation on my mom with you guys. First, thanks once again for the support and prayers. I went in the hospital Thursday and had until today to recover and be alone in there and think back on everything. I finally realized that i will never be worth…
What does NED mean????
I don't mean to sound stupid, but what does NED mean???? Char
Surgery done.
Got Surgery done on Thursday morning. They started at 730 and i didnt get up to my room and out of recovery until 700 thursday night. Im having pain, but it gets better every day. Im doing things on my own and helping myself with doing what i can instead of asking the nurses when i was there and not asking anyone here at…
When is your birthday?
To all the Newbies (& Oldies) that would like to be added to the list of birthday wishes, just reply with when your birthday is. You don't have to share the year or how old (or young) you will be. We would love to celebrate along with you! ♥ Cat
Am I wrong......
Am I wrong to be upset with my mother. For my first 3 chemo treatments my mother came with me. However for 2 of them she picked me up late. So I was late for 2 appointments. I did not say anything the first time she was late but the second time I told her try to be on time. She got mad at me for asking her to be on time.…
Bringing sexy back!!!
Ladies, ladies - I know you would be proud of me!!! This weekend the real me came back out. Took loong walk early in the morning and at dusk (mind you this AZ gotta work around the heat). THEN..... yep there's a then, I dutifully took my ibuprofen, these expanders are still a tad uncomfortable. I WENT DANCING!!! And would…
Walked my first Making Strides 5K today
So I participated in my first breast cancer event this morning, the ACS' Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk, and I'm proud to say I finished it! 1 hour and 20 minutes -- for someone only 7 months out of treatment, I'm very proud of myself. It was difficult, though, because everyone else was there with family or…
cavediver
How are you? You didnt feel well last tiime you posted.hoping you are so much better you are out having fun
Update on my reoccurence
Well, I was a little too hopeful on my last post about my update. I did get a copy of the cat scan and it did show a slight decrease in the tumor in my liver which was originally 9x8 cm, yikes, it is huge. Also, there was a decrease in most of the swollen lymph nodes in my stomach area, however, there was a slight increase…
Taleena ---- Our dear sister in PINK .. How are you doing ??? In the hospital, right now?
Taleena, I saw a posting .. .you stated that you are currently in the hospital. Oh my you dear sweet soul .. How are you doing? Vicki Sam ♪
Today is Cheryl4's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CHERYL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your birthday and the year to come! ♥ Cat
Post cancer blues?
It has been a year since my last treatment. I have been desperately unhappy. I feel like I need a greater purpose to my life. There is so much hurt out there. When someone disregards my feelings, I have a melt down.
Update BJmom
Hi everyone, Just giving you a little update. I have been in so much pain my doctor decided to take me off of zometa and go to new treatment. I do not know what kind until after I have stereotactic spine radiosurgery to my T6. This is a high radiation that beam directly at my T6 tumor that will not effect any other spot. I…
Shall we meet for whine & wine?
When cancer isn't enouth, let's throw in both parents precariously perched on the edge of life. Mom, end stage COPD. Dad in hospital with pneumonia due to aspiration due to lung cancer. Stomach tube Monday. Daughter with marital problems. Older (by 19 yrs) hubby with I don't know what going on. I think my bc took the wind…
How many Doc's?
Got the PCP, GYN, Rheumotologist. Now the surgeon, med onc and rad onc. Gotta whittle down, besides follow up labs & mammo there's the dentist. I finished rads in early March and keep all other appt's - can I ditch the rad onc? He told me, as long as I follow up with someone.... What is everyone else doing? I do not have…
stage 4 back from MD Anderson
Hi everyone! I am back from MDA today. Had the biopsy in the lung and abdominal wall done yesterday. Waiting on results and will see onc here in San Antonio Thursday morning. We go from there with the results of the biopsy with some kind of chemo treatments. I'm scared but determined to keep doing life as best I can. I…
reoccurance question
Did all of you that had a reoccurance of your cancer take the 5 year pill? Femara, Tamoxifen, Arimidex or Aromisin. I am just curious and I hope you don't mind the question. I was wondering why they tell us to take it for 5 years and I hear so many people getting it back in 7-10 years. It must make the odds better? Thanks.…
ACS's Look Good, Feel Better
D'uh...I can not recall on which board I saw a query regarding the ACS's 'Look Good, Feel Better' class. I attended the 2 hour session today with 8 other ladies ranging in age from mid 20s to late 60s. The class was held at my cancer center, so I knew a couple of the other ladies in attendance. The class was directed by a…
hot flashes & Neurontin
I saw my oncologist Thursday. I was diagnosed with DCIS almost 10 months ago and have had surgery & radiation. Tried tamoxifen but it caused me to be depressed with suicidal thoughts. Arimedex causes my joints to ache. Have had hot flashes which are currently being treated with Effexor but I still need more relief. Have…
black toe nails
I finished my 3rd round of chemo, I looked down at my toe nail and the left one looks black at the cuticle. The right one has a black spot. Does this mean it is about to fall off. And is there something I can do now to save it? Can I use a nail hardener?
Zometa UGH
ok I just need my dose of sympathy. I had zometa on friday, I will receive it twice a year, and for others who I have talked to about it, the stat is 36 percent. anyway, I was actually warned I could feel flu like. so I have been taking tylenol, but I still feel feverish, body aches, headache. I had similar more intense…
Question
Ladies this is not about BC but chemo in general. A lady at work has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Here is the question Have any of you heard about a low dose of chemo that does not cause your hair to fall out? I was just wondering it seemed strange to me. Janie
vision problems with carboplatin
My oncologist has suggested that I take taxotere and carboplatin for my chemotherapy treatment. In reading about the side effects, I found that carboplatin can cause vision problems. Anyone have these problems? Did they reverse themselves?
Lymph Nodes Removed
I had lymph nodes removed on the right side and was told by a nurse that I should not let them check my blood pressure, take blood, or have IV's on that side. I forgot to ask -- is that just for a certain amount of time or is this a "from now on - forever" thing.
Good report Oncologist
Appointment yesterday - 2nd appoint. with oc. All is well - had single mastectomy April 21 and have opted not to go for reconstruction (once and done for me - course I'm older, if younger would probably make other decisions). Anyway, no chemo or radiation, still undecided on Arimedex (she wants to get report from allergist…
Expander fill frequency & how much do you get?
Hi! I just had my 3rd fill on my expanders, I'm getting 100cc every 2 weeks. I have annoying but not crippling pain for a few days after each fill, and a nagging, kinda "bruised" feeling all the time surrounding the entire expander. I have really big expanders in -so they hurt on my sides as well as in front. I still have,…
Can you have 2 cancers in same breast?
When i was at my doc's they just happened to state something about my CANCERS...i said you mean cancer not cancers...she said no you had two different types of cancer...I was floored cuz nobody told me this and im just finding out now. What the heck! Anyway she said i had DCIS and IDC both in the same breast. Has anyone…

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