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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2011

Lump after breast reduction
Please help! I have developed a golf size lump under my incision site two months after breast reduction. I had ILC breast cancer on the right breast but the lump is in the good breast (without the original cancer). I had a sonogram and radiologist wants a mammogram and biopsy. It never ends for me!! Besides cancer, what…
scared & worried :(
never ever in my almost 2 year battle has my Onc called me in to go over blood work in person, she wants to see me tomorrow at 11am, she called my mom last week to schedule it and called my # today to confirm. I'm worried!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Neutropenic after chemo
So, got rid of the heartburn and now I'm Neutropenic. The doc didn't think I would dip this low, so now I will receive the "shot" after chemo from now on. So aside from missing a good fresh salad, I developed a low grade fever this morn. 100.0. I took tylenol and thankfully it has come down. I am staying home all week and…
another type of BC.... angiosarcoma
ladies, all of you who have hadd lumpectomies and radiation for BC, be observant. watch for bruising and lumps. could happen 1 yr or longer after radiation. usually abt. 6-8 yrs later. this cancer is a very hostile cancer. rare, but becoming more common as more women are opting for rad. ask your drs. don't take the risk,…
weight loss/anemia
I posted a while back about dealing with severe anemia. I have been on supplements for about 2 weeks and so far , haven't noticed anything different. The fatigue is overwhelming. I am back to leaving work early 1 day a week, so that I am not exhausted by Friday. I have been trying to up my walking program, but I haven't…
Update on MamaG
Hi ladies, I hate posting bad news, absolutely hate it!! As I have mentioned, I sent out a message to Lorraines daughter and have received the news that our MamaG is not doing very good at all. The family is with her and want to keep things private as we all know how that is. Per their request I'm going to just say please…
Chen, thinking of you today
I know waiting is so hard and I hope you hear about your PET scan soon. Please let us know. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. My candle is staying lit!
hate to ask-not sure if I am the only one (SURE NOT but)
I had issues last week-went to Dr immediatly Monday am (POSTED prviously) and had biopsies done. I TOLD MY husband of 25yrs..results Thurs or Friday. I even said wed. night I am odd duck OUT SINCE I DO not fret waiting for results! (SIDE EFFECTS of Tamoxifen) so my friends all called or emailed me to see if results were…
Good news, bad news...
GOOD NEWS - the severe muscular problems I was having while on Tamoxifen have subsided. Still some neuropathy in my feet and ankles, but every place else in my body is recuperating and life is returning to "pleasant." I can yawn without fear of a muscles spasm. I can laugh and bend over without fear of torso spasms. I can…
I am still around
Just wanted to let you know that I am still around but will not be on much, we have been having frightful weather here and my daughter fell on the ice and broke her arm on Friday, so it has been a bad weekend. Now i have to find an orthopedic doctor today, hubby is working. The streets here are still a mess, with no…
Booked my flight! Meeting up with CSN'ers in London....
A Brit 'Her Majesty's subject', and 2 displaced Americans...lol! Dutch hugs, Kathi
Shout out to Shortscake
It has been so long since you have posted. Praying for you! Hugs, Diane
The silence
makes me uncomfortable... I think others feel this way too. I am very,very,very worried about MammaG and not hearing agitates my fears. Chenheart, I really miss your presence. Kari,my heart goes out to you and I love your attitude, thanks for keeping us posted. Libby, you are another shining star on this board who never…
Mmmm what about fav books?
Any suggestions? Havent read a nice easy, relaxing book. No "how to books", or "educational" for me right now. Been doing that for the last yr and a half. Lol
Thanks for welcoming me back!!!
I am here to support anyone whom needs it whether they are stage 0 to 4. All of our experiences, whether hard or humorous, help people in their times of loneliness and confusion. Cancer can be a very isolating illness. I just read Promise Me by Nancy Brinker, the founder of the Susan G. Komen foundation. It was the best…
New implant has sunk, new to board and bc
Well, I had my exchange surgery on 12\29 and over the past week, one of my two implants has sunk. It was a somewhat slow process but as of today, where I had cleavage is now concave. I'm almost thinking that the implant has slid under my arm, but I'm not sure. It feels very strange, but the worst part is... I'm clueless!…
ELM3544 .. Come out, come out --- where ever you are.
We haven't hear from you in a while, just curious on how life is treating you. Let us know that everything is okay. Strength and Courage, Vicki Sam
promising new drug
.New Drug from the Sea 1/28/2011 (7:34:10am)Tags: noneComments: (0) I have long held a thought that nature has provided us, somewhere out there, cures and treatments for everything, and our challenge is to find them. If you believe this even a little, it is another reason to fear and mourn the disappearance of the rain…
we need a funny Ü
The Kiss A tough looking biker was riding his Harley when he sees a girl about to jump off a bridge so he stops. "What are you doing?" he asks. "I'm going to commit a suicide," she says. While he did not want to appear insensitive, he didn't want to miss an opportunity he asked "Well, before you jump, why don't you give me…
Bjmom1 Update
I have not been on site for awhile because I was in and out of the hospital. For months I had stomach pain and lost about 40lbs,because I could not eat without getting sick and then on top of that I had the stomach flu. In between being sick I lost my close friend to this disease that put me in a funk mold. I after several…
No oncology follow up following double mastectomy?
i was in the chat room and women were telling me that it sounds wrong that i will have no oncology follow up following for a double mastectomy. i had right breast dcis, stage o, grade o, but was widespread in the ducts along with two types of precancerous cells, the left side was dx with a suspicious lump with an mri that…
PTSD and cancer
Is there such a thing. Can one experience PTSD after being dx with cancer, or after treatments. When I was dx with cancer 10/2009 I did fine. Went thru all treatments: chemo, surgery, rads, still ok. Had tests 10/2010 still good. Here recently in the past month I feel like I'm falling apart mentally/emotionally. I don't…
Scotch Freckles how are you?
Concerned and caring. Please let us know how you are. My heart is wide open for you! Peace and Love, God Bless and keep you safe, Edie
Do you ever have one of those "I just don't care dyas?"
Today I don't care that the president gave a speech, I don't care that the rich are being taxed less or more; depending on whom you're talking to. I don't care that some a$$hole is running for mayor. I don't want to happy for the guy that the just sold an antique that he bought at a yard sale for $5.00 made him a…
Evidence that links breast cancer and melanoma
Understanding the Importance of Early Detection Through Routine Health Exams New York, NY (September 21, 2009) – Women with breast cancer have an increased risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, and women with melanoma are at a higher risk for developing breast cancer. According to a recent study…
Biopsy
Hi All, Had my needle biopsy on Friday. I get the results on February 9th. It wasn't bad at all. I've had a core biopsy too and I prefer the needle! Love those drugs they give you to make you woosy. I was in and out fast too which was nice. Just thought I'd update you guys. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Terry
One year
It has been one year since I got that phone call that said those 3 dreaded words. It is cancer. My world came crashing down. Looking back I have changed so much in that year. I feel like I speak another language now, dx.tx. ER+ or PR- HER2 rads, Taxotere,Cytoxin etc etc. To all you new sisters, YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!! This…
Happy Memorial Birthday to my Amazing Sister from Another Mother, Zena "The Warrior"
Today is my Sister from another Mother's Birthday! I met Zena while undergoing chemo back in September 2009. She and I became fast friends and supported each other during our period of treatment. She was one of those rare souls you come across in life. I am honored to have known her and I am all the more richer for knowing…
Finally have a surgery date
I had the consultation with my new oncology surgeon yesterday. No other cancer, besides the right breast lesion, showed up on the bone or pet/ct scans. That was a relief! I was given the choice of mastectomy or lumpectomy. If the tumor was any bigger or my breast was smaller, I would have had to do a mastectomy. I chose a…
First chemo was so hard -does it get easier?
I had my first chemo a little over a week ago and I still don't feel 100% right. I'm having TAC and started with the A/C followed by a Neulasta shot the following day. I had alot of pain, fatigue and indigestion. It was hard to eat or drink. I've got my next treatment on Thursday - I'm having them every other week. Is the…

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