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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2011

2nd Primary Cancer with bone mets
Hello. My name is Patiann. I am thankful that I found this board. I was just diagnosed with breast cancer, after having survived colon cancer. I was 34 when dx'ed with that. I was almost 10 years survivor, 3 months shy, and wss just dxed with breast cancer with mets to bone, and lymph node involvement. I am SCARED. I've…
I'm a little stressed tonight
I am going in tomorrow for my first mammogram after treatment. It has been 6 months. I am pretty sure it will come out clear but still have that doubt in my mind. At all of my dr. visits I was told I was doing fine and shouldn't worry but I can't help it. I know you will all be there with me for support. Hugs, Georgia
reconstruction process
I was on the lymphoma boards (1994 hodgkins disease survivor) a couple months ago waiting to hear about my breast biopsy. Dx w/ IDC in the right breast. I have since had a bilateral mastectomies, 4 weeks post-op with tissue expanders and alloderm placed. I cannot believe how uncomfortable I am with these in. It feels like…
tatoo look compression sleeve
I just posted a pix on my Expressions page.......I am holding a 14 day old precious baby that takes my breath away....life is such a miracle and so precious. But posted pix so you can see one of my LympheDIVA compression sleeves.
Ended up in the emergency room and came home with a cathetor.
As I have been having so much trouble peeing. Not a UTI, I'm supposed to see my onc tomorrow, so I guess I'll probably have more tests. I can barely walk with BOTH legs now numb. I fell yesterday 3 times. Today I've got the walker. It seems like every time something good happens it's followed by something bad.
How to pay for it all?
While we are still in shock from the news about my mom being diagnosed with Breast Cancer last Friday- I need to think of everything that needs to happen. My mom lives alone and works as a janitor for the school district. She has insurance but I know it wont cover it all= where can we request funding? I dont want money to…
My Mother- First Time.....
Hi Everyone, This is my first time posting and the first time I open my lap top to research Breast Cancer. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer this past Friday. Jan. 12th we find out what stage- they believe its possibly Stage 2B or 3A (praying for 2B). I dont even know where to begin... My mother doesnt speak very…
prayers for Debbie Freidman
Home / Articles / Popular Jewish Singer and Composer Debbie Friedman in Critical Condition Popular Jewish Singer and Composer Debbie Friedman in Critical Condition Friends Launching Worldwide Spiritual Healing Effort By Debra Nussbaum Cohen Published January 07, 2011. Print Email Share Author Archive Community News A…
fluid retention
Finished treatment almost two months ago. Yahoo! Had triple negative breast caner...scary time. Now I am fighting fluid retention. Legs swell like crazy in the afternoon...arms swelled and breast swelled big time. Anyone have this experience????
Sick and need your thoughts on this.
I have had a bad cough for about 4 weeks now. Its really running me down besides were moving and I need to pack and stuff. I saw the doctor 2 weeks ago and he did an X Ray and lung are good. He really does not want me to take anything, because it can interfer with Tamoxifen. So 4 weeks later here I am really run down. I do…
UPDATE*Off subject...if you can spare a prayer for my mom....*UPDATE
...she was hospitalized yesterday evening for pneumonia ('the old man's friend'), dehydration, a UTI, and a general confusion behavior(more than likely from the other stuff). Naturally, I am over 5500 miles away, so all of my conversations start with 'so, what time is it there?'. And yesterday was the day that I got the…
Friends that touch your heart
Ladies, today I cried, i was so touched, I cried. (right, what else is new.. hihi) My very talented friend who is a painter gifted me this beautiful painting. She hardly parts with them, they are her babies. Isn't it LOVELY??? I will forever treasure it.. Hugs, Ayse
ER Negative and Arimidex?
Ladies, I would appreciate your advice and experience. I was diagosed with BC on April 2, 2010 - PR-, ER-, and HER2+. Had a lumpectomy, finished chemo on Oct. 7, and rads on Dec. 16 - YAY! Will be continuing Herceptin treatments until July, 2011. My onc (who I LOVE) spoke to me about going on Arimidex. Even though I am ER…
Prayers for Rep. Giffords (D - AZ)
I do realize this has nothing to do with BC but a short time ago Representative Gifford has been shot along with several others at a Rally. The latest I heard is saying that she is currently in surgery for brain trauma. Prayers for her, the others injured and all their family/friends. Prayers! Susan
VickiSam, are you watching the playoffs?
Are should I ask, does a bear poop in the forest? ;-) I'll root for the Colts, if you root for my Saints!
More tests for Moopy, but so far so good. =/
Hi, all! Moopy and I went in Friday morning for what we thought would be a more or less routine follow up with our oncologist, Dr. Nair. But Moopy's liver enzymes were still going up, and her platelets were going down, so he had Moopy admitted to the oncology ward. It sounded really awful at first - but in fact he knew…
Ladies I am scared
Now I have to go thru rads I to scared.I be meeting with the rads onco weds. I dont want another cancer. I found out I went thru the chhange of lifed at 35. I dont like hot flashes.
Has anyone else had any bruising on their breast? I seem to be getting them and don't know why. ??
I had a lumpectomy in 09 followed by rads, and, had another lumpectomy a few months ago to remove a lump that was found. They didn't think it was cancer, and, it wasn't. Thank you God! But, I have noticed that I am getting bruises on that breast now, and, don't know why. I didn't before. Could it just be that my breast is…
Skipper85 - How are you doing?
I know things have been really rough for you. I hope you are hanging in there and taking good care of yourself. I said it to you once before, it seems hardly fair that one person has to deal with so much all at once. I just hope you find the strength you so desperately need to be your husband's side and comfort him during…
My Flexi-Touch MLD is in - Get it Jan 19th
now I have to wait till the factory rep gets here so I can get. Talked to my Lympe-guy today and he said that the machine is there but as he is not yet trained in using them it's a wait til the factory rep can fly in and train him and teach me. Being out in the boonies can be a pain at times. But are getting closer! Susan…
Naked women on horses to sell calendars?
What are you thoughts! I was just at a horse forum and found a thread where someone wants to make a calendar of naked women with horses to sell to supposedly make money to donate to something breast cancer related. I like the idea of a calendar with women who arr BC survivors and their horses BUT I do not like the idea of…
Donations for Heidi's flowers have been AMAZING~ just like all of you!
The outpouring of contributions for Heidi's flowers has been truly overwhelming! Not only were the hydrangeas paid for, but I have plenty to make a great donation to the ACS AND the Penguin Rescue! I love you, CSN family!!!! Hugs and a million thanks! Chen♥
chemo induced menopause and hormone therapy
Okay, so the type of hormone therapy you take depends a lot on whether you are pre or post menopause. I was not at all in menopause before all this started, but now haven't had a period since July and definetly have menopause symptoms. So do I could as pre menopause or post? Seems like my onc is considering me pre since…
My brain scan came out CLEAR!!!!!
What a great after Christmas gift!~ Now if we could just figure out how to get this numbness to reverse itself. It's actually moving to my right foot, too. I can't imagine my whole body being numb!!! The tumor was 2.2 cm and the radiologist says it's half the size it was before and he thinks all that's left is scar tissue.…
Haha
WIFE VS. HUSBAND A couple drove down a country road for Several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and Neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, The husband asked sarcastically, 'Relatives of yours?' 'Yep,' the wife replied,…
Website is so slow today!
It was taking so long to post something this morning I got off. Now it's still slow! Char
All done with Chemo !!
As of 2:30 today, I'm finished with Chemo. This last treatment was 6.5 hours...but hopefully never again! When I started 9/24 I never thought that I would reach this point. I go for a baseline mammo on 1/14 and will speak with the radiologist that week to set up 33 sessions of rads (I think--that was the plan in…
Arimidex is now available in generic
Arimidex is now available in generic form (since about June of last year, I believe). Anyway, I wasn't aware until my oncologist told me and wrote a new script. Wanted to make sure that no one else was caught unaware!
Just a Funny ....
Just for funny ....LOL CEO -- Chief Embezzlement Officer. CFO -- Corporate Fraud Officer. BULL MARKET -- A random market movement causing an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius. VALUE INVESTING -- The art of buying low and selling lower. P/E RATIO -- The percentage of investors wetting their pants as the…
Mama G--U R in My Thoughts
I believe you are getting test results today. Want you to know you have been consistently in my thoughts and my prayers. Please post when you can. Many Hugs.

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