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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2010

Making Strides - Where Are You Walking?
This was sort of started in another thread, but I figured some may not read that thread because it refers to a particular walk location. So I'm starting a new thread. My family is walking on Sunday at Jones Beach, Long Island, NY Bob
Skipper 85 - Update
Hello Everyone: Your prayers are truly appreciated. I think things may be starting to turn around a bit. My sister has not passed yet. I am praying that she moves on to her eternal life as soon as possible so both she and her family can be at peace - but not on Wednesday because that's my Mom's birthday and it would be an…
2 Year Cancerversary!!!!!
If you go by days and not dates, today is the 2nd anniversary of my lumpectomy. Actually, the date is 10/13 - which is Wednesday, but I'm not waiting until then!!!! I cannot believe its been 2 years. Every day on my way to work I pass the Surgeon's office. Today I have my weekely (yes, still going every week) to my…
Inflamatory Breast Cancer: Single or Double Masectomy???
I am new here. I was Diagnosed in July with IBC, started Chemo in Aug, will be finished in Nov. I will then have surgery, then seven weeks of radiation, due to nodes against the chest wall and such. I need to decide if I just have a single or a bilateral Mastectomy. I undertsand the IBC is very aggresive and am leaning…
I don't understand about Lymphedema &Seroma
I tried to search my question but can not get the answer I am looking for. Lately I am seeing many of our sisters have or had Seroma, or especially LYMPHEDEMA. What causes the condition to come in the first place. Lifting, Moving arm to much, or does it just take hold without cause??? Lymphedema sounds so painful I want to…
Finance question
I'm sure this has been asked and answered, but I can't seem to find the thread. So, if you'll bear with me.... Is there financial help out there for people WITH insurance, but have problems with co-pays because insurance deductible has not been met? Thanks. Jennifer
We Had So Much Fun!!!!! Hay rack ride anyone???
Hi everyone! Just wanted to share with you what a great weekend my hubby and I had. First, the weather is so beautiful. I can't remember a better Fall. The trees are turning, warm days and cool nights and big old harvest moons! Just the way we like it! We got invited to a friends house in the country for an old fashioned…
Tomorrow I will finally end up my relation with IV’s
I can’t believe that I already had 16 treatments, and tomorrow I will have my last Herceptin done, finnito, final… forever :) … So for those ladies that think OMG, a year of treatments, let me tell you that there is an end, and that everything in life - the good things and the not so good things - change and come to an…
Just wanted to share this
> A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Target. She must have > been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of > innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the > top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to > flow down the spout. We all…
Encouragement
I'm not very good a expressing myself but I feel for all of you. I remembered a card (Hallmark) my neice sent me that says it all. "The Oak Tree" A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole the oak tree's leaves away, Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark until the oak was tired and stark. But still the oak tree held…
Anxiety (mine) - help! No, I mean really help!
First let me apologize for the length of this post. Also, at my guilt for posting when there are so many others with so much more going on. Well, it's not like I never experienced anxiety, however, it never put me in the ER. Until yesterday. This is what's going on.. My bc, though I met NED in April, this month - 10/28 -…
Board Rules
Hello All, I am new to this site & discussion boards in general. By reading the postings the last few days, it is obvious that someone made a faux pas. I don't wish to offend anyone or break any rules, formal or informal. Any advice? It would be welcome. I am looking forward to getting to know you. Cathy
weird things you might not know about my state
thanks stef for triggerin this idea, should be fun...well I think we all know florida is weird...i was so shocked to find out cows live here...alligators walk down the road...and vultures don't fight, they work and eat as a team...
My jokes
I am glad I can bring laughter to others with the jokes I post. I am a regular on this board and we have all been, going and gone through so much that laughter is one of the best medicines. This board is about friendship and trying to get through each day and I am glad I can bring a smile or a laugh. I haven't posted…
oh nooo Mr. Bill my cravings contolled me today...
just drove one hour each way for del taco craving...only one close to orlando...not so goofy until you hear that within 4 blocks of my home we have, ready? And I know this isn't everybody...taco bell, mcdonalds, burger king, ihop, dennys, joes crab shack, shoneys, perkins, fudruckers, buffalo wing stop, chevys, chilis,…
My .. 'Duh'.. moment of the week ...
still taking sit baths while recovering from my latest breast surgery, I decided to jump into the shower and use the newly installed 'shower hose' I insisted that my hubby install .. while scrubbing I notice purple lines under my right breast (surgically breast) and I scrub .. scrub .. scrubbed .. Oh my, I can't get that…
To wear a bra or not?
Hello! Having surgery Tuesday, right breast lumpectomy and reduction of both breasts. How long until the swelling goes down and when can I purchase a bra? Feel very uncomfortable w/o wearing one.
Femara switch
Hi all, Due to the horrendous side effects I had from femara, my onc. switched me to tamoxifen. I will pray that I can tolerate this. Some of you asked me to post after my dr. visit, so that is why I am. He also told me that at 35% of women simply can not tolerate the side effects. I was on it for 6 months and kept…
Haven't been on in awhile, but...
GREAT NEWS!!! I had my first MRI and mammogram after radiation treatment and rad. onc. said NO SIGN OF CANCER. Can it get any better than that? What a weight off of my shoulders. Also, haven't been able to get back on since I started working in September (teacher), absolutely nuts. Still napping about an hour a day after I…
Feckless First Aid...
Ole staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy Sven. He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife Lena. He tiptoed as quietly as he could toward the stairs leading to their upstairs bedroom, but misjudged the bottom step. As he caught himself by grabbing the banister, his body swung around and…
Feckless First Aid...
Ole staggered home very late after another evening with his drinking buddy Sven. He took off his shoes to avoid waking his wife Lena. He tiptoed as quietly as he could toward the stairs leading to their upstairs bedroom, but misjudged the bottom step. As he caught himself by grabbing the banister, his body swung around and…
Anyone take parting part in a clinical trial, or know of one for us to check out?
Just wondering how to go about a search for one that would be appropriate.
Today is Heatherbelle's Birthday!
Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with everything you love ... and for many more to come!! love, Jenny
Constipation Help!
I have tried Colace and I'm drinking alot of water as I have been. I had my 2nd chemo this past week and then it started. No problem at all after 1st. chemo. Does anyone have anything that they are doing that works to keep it all moving. :( I don't want this to become a big problem. Please help...thanks!
Water Fire in Rhode Island
Last night I attended the most uplifting event that I've been to since being dx. 150 breast cancer survivors carried torches from the State House to the water canal and then lit torches all along the edges. What a beautiful sight to see as everyone clapped for them. Beautiful music was playing loud, Bocelli and the like.…
SEX AFTER DEATH
A couple made a deal that whoever died first would come back and inform the other if there is sex after death. Their biggest fear was that there was no after life at all. After a long life together, the husband was the first to die. True to his word, he made the first contact: "Marion ... Marion" "Is that you, Bob?" "Yes,…
Introducing myself , and need your support !
Hi I'm Pepe, lam from Barcelona, got a colon cancer so I'm an active member o the colorectal board but in this moment l would need your assistance and support; Few days ago my wife Tote, had her ordinary control of breast and here comes the shock, mammography and echography showed an image "suspicious of malignity" on her…
Lesley is home
Lesley is finally home and the hospice nurse is great. We had some friends come over and help and spent some time with Lesley for her birthday. Lesley is a bit more alert, but still fades in and out of consciousness. I was however able to speak to her about the hospice and she was saddened that her condition has…
fluff...and circumstance
Let me begin by saying I have no intention of starting a controversial thread... A few weeks back I was driving a local stretch of freeway, carpooling my daughter and one of her friends to a school event when from the back seat I hear, "MOM, that's you on that billboard!" Sure enough, pictures that were taken of me now…
Did You Realize That Today Is 10-10-10??????
Kind of cool that it is! So, anyone that has the lucky number of 10 had best play the lottery today! LOL Oh, and if you win..how about splitting the winnings with all of us? Hugs, Leeza

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