Please remember that these discussion boards are a public forum, which means open to the public (i.e. non-CSN members) and the content can be found via internet search engines. Members are strongly advised not to share personal identifiers such as real names, email address, telephone number, street address, etc. This information can be used to identify you and link you to the content you provide. Other areas of CSN are restricted to members only and cannot be found by search engines.

Breast Cancer

Archives for September 2010

Chemo for TNBC
Hi all.... What a wonderful site and group of people! My sister is in the 'pick-a-chemo' phase of her treatment. Just wondering what you all had, even tho I know it is very individual. She was diagnosed with invasive dc, had a 1.9 cm tumor, stage I, grade III. No lymphnode involvement. Had mastectomy w/tissue expander…
Today is Terri805's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TERRI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your birthday & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
Surgery after chemotherapy?
Hi there- I'm new to this forum but not new to bc - I was diagnosed in early May w/invasive ductal carcinoma. I guess you'd call it triple positive; it's ER, PR & HER2 positive. No lymph nodes seemed to be involved except a couple of suspects toward the center of my chest that they don't want to remove. My tumor was over 5…
Heading to the beach!
I had my 5th herceptin treatment today. This was my first herceptin treatment alone. The other four I had with chemo. My last chemo was August 25th. So instead of crashing this Saturday from the chemo & steroids, we are driving to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to our condo for a week! I can't wait. It has been a long…
Bad news from the onc today
Six weeks ago I finished 18 weekly treatments with Taxol and herceptin and am feeling quite good, almost "normal." Since the Taxol I've been on herceptin and zometa every 3 weeks with aromasin (hormone.) I thought things were stable with my many tumors, (I'm stage IV with tumors in the lungs, liver and bones.) Just got a…
Where I've been, where I am and where I am going.
Some know my story. It began a little over a year ago when I found out I had DCIS. Within a month of that diagnosis my mom was put under the care of hospice. In November she died from BC. Winter was agonizing as I waffled between traditional treatment for DCIS and DMX. I was BRAC1 and 2 negative but my mom and my…
Chemo #2 & Hair Loss
I had my second chemo this past Monday. It went fine, though I am MUCH more tired this time around. Plus, when I woke up on Monday, I found that my hair had finally started really coming out. By this afternoon I couldn't take the shedding any longer so I had Hubby shave it. It's about 1/8 inch long now & still coming out…
confused about node status....help
hi gals i was dx with IDC and had a bilateral mastectomy with SNB. Had to go for 2nd surgery micro metastasis was found in one of the nodes so they did an axillary node dissection. I am er+ pr+ Her2-. tumor size 1.7 cm. Just got the oncotype score back and it was a 9. the onco says i am node-. how can this be since there…
Chemo Burn
During my 3rd treatment of chemo, I received a burn because the medicine dripped out of the IV unto my skin. My skin did not turn black until about a week later. It has now been over six weeks since this happened. I contacted the doctor (and she saw it during my fourth and final chemo treatment) and told me to put aloe and…
Sister update.
Just got the news from my sister. Turns out that the lump the Doc. found is just a fibroid. They will keep an eye on it though especially because of her history with pancreatic cancer. Thanks to all of you for you prayers and positive thoughts; I truly believe that all that power had a lot to do with the results. Thanks…
mouth pain
I finished my 5th round of chemo wed the 8th.One to go, I hope I make it. I have numbness in my left cheek. I had it with #4. Also my metal mouth got worse. Does anyone have these problems? Sometimes I feel this whole thing is not worth it.I cried all day. Thank you
After Implant Exchange...
Hello! I had my exchange surgery 3 weeks ago and just wondered what experiences other bc sisters have had. I vacuumed the other day and oh boy, the muscle spasms started! How long does this last, or is it unusual to still suffer from this after expanders are removed? It's amazing how much work those chest muscles do! I…
Got my first haircut
Although my hair fell out after my first chemo in 3 weeks I had little white hairs all over my head.I finished chemo the end of April and had my mastecomy May 26th. Now I am on Avastin which doesn't effect hair. Lots of black hair has grown in so I am going to be salt and pepper and I really like it. Went to my stylist…
Night Sweats
Been having night sweats and sleeplessness since finding out about the Breast Cancer. Had my original biopsy on 9/2. Is this just my "shock" or could this be a side effect from the biopsy? PJ's are wet, sheets and hair wet .... if I take off the coves get chills..put them on and the heat flashes start again. Will this go…
masectomy soon
Im calling the dr today to schedule my masectomy; Decided against reconstruction. I was doinging better with being nervous, but now I am becoming more anxious again. After surgery when will I be able to wear a bra with the soft filler? Where will I get it--do I need to purchase it ahead of time so I'll have it when its…
Just diagnosed with triple negative
I'm not quite sure what to expect. I already had the lump removed and now I will be starting chemo and radiation. I have been so numb from all of this and really could use some support from other wonderful women with the same. Really scared right now!!
Just diagnosed with triple negative
I'm not quite sure what to expect. I already had the lump removed and now I will be starting chemo and radiation. I have been so numb from all of this and really could use some support from other wonderful women with the same. Really scared right now!!
How long before hair starts to grow after chemo?
Hi, Can anyone tell me their experience about how long it takes for hair to start growing back after chemo. I had my last chemo treatment 6 weeks ago and still there is no hair growing, no fuzz either and I am starting to get really worried. My Dr. has giving me different answers about this. First she said 3 weeks after,…
High B.P. & dizziness Has any one else had this
For the last two days I have woke up very dizzy. I sit up in bed and fall over!! Yesterday my B.P. was 171/105 when this happened. I thought that was it. So I called my PC and he seen me yesterday. Gave me more meds to bring Pb down when it goes high. I am on Pb meds I take at night. It happened again at 2 this morning but…
2floridiansisters - Good luck on your surgery
It's strange some of the things I remember and other's that I don't. I can't even remember where I left my keys, but for some reason I remembered that you were scheduled for your surgery tomorrow (9/15). ;) I hope all goes well and please keep us posted. Patty
~*~* What Have You Learned In Your Journey With Breast Cancer ~*~*
I think this is a great question, if I say so myself. LOL I think the answers will vary a lot, and possibly, they will vary in regards to what place we are in our diagnosis, surgery, treatment and lives. So, what have you learned with being diagnosed with breast cancer? Thanks! ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
I carried you all with me this weekend!!!!!
Some of you ( ok~ MOST of you) know that I am happily married to a Native American~ an amazing man in his own right, and on top of that, a Tribal elder, a spiritual man, and one so involved in the renewal and preservation of his culture. I am honored daily to be in his company, and the company of his tribe. His Tribe, the…
1 yr anniversary
Haven't been here in a while, but just checking in. Labor weekend was my anniversary of my diagnosis. Things are good, happy to be alive and continue to pray for those in my life who are still fighting this disease. My dear friend is stage 4, third time around and continues her fight.. here's to my dear friend, my hero and…
Book recommendations on my resources page - anyone else use your resources page?
We often have threads here with recommendations for books we've found helpful or inspiring -- I love to share my own suggestions for books that helped me, so I spent some time this weekend exploring my "resources" page, to see if I could upload the information there. It's in the same place where you find someone's…
Seven Down - - - - One to Go
I haven't been posting much but today was Donna's 3rd Taxol (after 4 AC); One more Taxol left; then no more chemo!!! Although there will be rads and Tamoxifin (even though she is trip -, that very weak positive is enough for her Onc. to want her take it); being done with chemo in two weeks will be a HUGE monkey off her…
Saw Onc for 1'st follow up after treatment & Mammo
My onc put me somewhat at ease today regarding my not so nice mammo. He said that it's not unusual for that first mammo after treatment to show areas that are usually nothing more than scar tissue. With the breast exam today, he said everything seemed to be ok. I'll repeat the mammo and ultra sound in Feb. I stopped…
Look Good Feel Better
Today I attended a session on Look Good, Feel Better sponsored by ACS. It was wonderful. There were about 9 of us cancer patients. We had a certified beautician who was so helpful. We each received a bag full of cosmetics valued at well over $200. They even had free wigs for anyone who wanted one. Char
Baby Troy is Home!!
Troy completed his last round of antibiotics this past Saturday, and was released for home on Sunday. He saw the doctor today, and the doc said his weight is up to 6lbs 5 oz and now seems to be acting like a newborn should be acting. Thank God is all I can say. Thank you pink sisters for all your prayers and support for me…
Diagnosed with "Triple Negative" Breast Cancer Stage 2b with cancerous lymph nodes
Has anyone had this particular breast cancer and if so, did you do chemo first before surgery or after? I went for several opinions and I haven't if doing chemo first is better for "triple negative" patients????
Love of a Friend - a poem for all my wonderful sisters out there
As a newbie to the site and discussion board I wanted to share this poem that I had written some time ago with all my sisters who are breast cancer survivors. I thought that this poem was very appropriate considering all the love that I have seen written in the posts on the discussion boards. I hope that you all enjoy…

Breast Cancer

Discussion List