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What Is Your Favorite TV Show?
I know you all have one, so, what is it?
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Finally, a date with radiooncologist
I have a date of march25 to see the rad dr. I'm pretty sure that they will be doing the marking/tatooing at that time. I am not so much scared to have rads just a bit apprehensive. The rads are going to my left breast and all the lymph nodes in the area (chest wall also i Am concerned mainly becsuse of my heart and lungs.…
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Is there help for chemo brain/
I am nearing the end of my taxo./neulasta cocktail. Last dose is 3/2. I am excited about finishing chemo, but one think i never counted on was "Chemo Brain.' in fact, I thought it was kind of like a running joke, like you forgot where u put your keys,. BOY WAS I EVER WRONG!!It had taken me a half hour or more to type these…
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I am riding in Eve tomorrow night
Despite what you've heard about Mardi Gras, it is 90% a family affair and the monkey business is relegated to the French Quarter. The streets of the suburbs and other family neighborhoods are lined with ladders that have special seats for the little kids to watch the parades and be in prime position to catch throws. There…
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Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer
Anyone know of any proton therapy for early stage breast cancer?
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Lyrica
My neurologist wants me to try lyrica. I have neuropathy, it is similar to neurontin which I did not tolerate. wonder has anyone used it?
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How Are You Doing Meena? Haven't Seen An Update From You Lately.
Wondering how you are doing Meena after your treatment. Praying you are doing well. Hugs, Kylez
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OK I peeked ;-)
I had my bone scan today at the hospital where I work. I was able to go straight upstairs and pull up all of the images on my work computer. The right 5th and 8th ribs are still lighting up, but I think a little less so. I didn't see anything else, but, of course, this is not my area of expertise and my view on my little…
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Out of the mouths of children ( kind of funny)
I thought I would share this funny with you guys. I was substitute teaching a 4th grade class yesterday. While I was sitting at the desk working, a little girl came up and touched my hair (shall I say wig) and told me that whoever was dying and cutting my hair was doing a terrible job because it just didn't look right!! I…
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Ist rads treatment
I had my first radiation treatment today and thanks everyone for all the advice,it did take longer to take my clothes off than it was to do it,i took someones advice an put a lot of the greasy stuff own when i got through now i have another question i didn't put my bra back on when i got dressed because of all the grease…
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Immune system back to normal?
Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for your immune system to return to "normal" after chemo? My oncologist told me that "normal" is considered 4.1-11.0. Before I started chemo I was in the 6 range and then 2 months ago (3 months from the end of my chemo) I was at 2.6. He told me that I would probably never go back…
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Former Rad Girl made Good at appt.
A hearty thank you to all my Sisters in Pink for coming along with me on my radiation oncology appointment. It's true, thinking of you calmed my nerves. I put my face on and marched right on in! My doctor is so warm and encouraging. She did do a breast exam and felt my scar tissue from my two lumpectomies. I see her in a…
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Post Surgery Check Up
Well hubby took me to my appt. today and with the exception of the fact I feel gross it all went well. It seems somewhere along the way I got bronchitis so I am coughing up a storm (no fun with stitches) and running light fevers. Doc put me on a z pack which should do the trick, the stuff I was on just was not quashing it.…
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Nice thoughtful comments
I have read "what not to say" I was wondering how many nice, kind caring words! I must say I had wonderful friends-always at the other end of phone calls-said how strong I was or how upbeat....I am sure more words will come to top of list...but just curious of the GOOD COMMENTS or acts of kindness. MY Vt friend drove down…
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support group for men of wives with BC
I would love to be a fly on a wall if such a support group! Can you imagine the converstaions?
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Today is CR1954's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CR HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all the candles on your cake become a wish that comes true! Wishing you all the best today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
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The Polite Way to Pee
During one of her daily classes, a teacher trying to teach good manners, asked her students the following question: 'Michael, if you were on a date having dinner with a nice young lady, how would you tell her that you have to go to the bathroom?' Michael said: 'Just a minute I have to go pee.' The teacher responded by…
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Preparing for Chemo
I will start my chemo treatment on March 8th. Taxotere and Cytoxan every 21 days for 6 times. I have read some of the messages about treatments and side effects to expect and I thank you ahead of time in preparing me for this chemo adventure. I do have some questions.......work or not to work during chemo......I own a…
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1st chemo...the worst bit was walking thru the door!
I made it and it wasnt even the slightest bit as awful as I had made it out to be in my head! No nauesa,just a bit tired...but still managed to to Wendys for lunch Yum! lol thank you all SO SO much for all your advice, kind words, thoughts and prayers...it really did feel like you were all there for me...again thank you so…
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10 things not to say to a breast cancer patient
Top 10 Things NOT to Say to a Breast Cancer Patient 1. Hey, I just bought a new Swiffer. There was a pink ribbon on the box. I donated to your cause. If only my boobs were as clean as your floors. 2. My mother/sister/aunt/friend died of that 2/10/30 years ago. Yeah? Well I’m not planning on it. 3. It’s not like you’re 25…
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Wish Me Luck, I see my Radiation Oncologist tomorrow for a semi-annual check up. I am sure my appo
but the very idea of going down to the dungeon( radiation oncology department is underground) and walking down that long corridor brings back awful memories. I have to say my doctor and the staff there are wonderful. It's just the idea of having to go back that makes me a little uneasy. I think you can relate. Again, it…
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getting more support from sig. others & friends
The man in my life is an engineer and thus certainly a 'fix it' person. He was coming by (we broke up after 10 years last Sept!!) after my diagnosis but it was uncomfortable, he'd rush in and out and I'd be left feeling worse than if he hadn't come. So I emailed him to just not come by because it seemed like he didn't…
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We are so much confused!
So my mom saw the second oncologist today. He went through all the tests that she has already done and examined her. He told her that it is not clear for him yet that she has a breast cancer not lung or bone cancer.The mammogram showed only a small nodule in her breast. The biopsy report is not very clear for him and there…
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I saw oncology Dr.and had dry run for radiation
I had two appointments today one with the oncology Dr. and had my dry run for radiation,oncology Dr. said the words i had been longing for he gave me 85 to 90 percent survival rate he said he gave me such aggressive chemo so I'd live a long life and gave me a hug and said he'd see me in three months and then I'd have a…
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My Beautiful Angel died
My heart is broken, my Beautiful angel died yesterday in my arms. She was my costant companion, never did she leave me, when I was sick and fighting for my life. Bear and Angel were boyfriend and girlfriend, he is missing her also. I'm not sure what I'm going too do without her. Angel is the one in the picture Bear is on…
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After Mastectomy and Reconstruction - Arms
I am having alot of trouble with my left arm. I have been through with mastectomy and reconstruction since October. My cancer was on the right side and lymph nodes taken out on that side but the left side shoulder and arm are causing me some problems. I do not notice any swelling but find that I cannot do some things with…
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Calling all Northern California girls....
I think it's time for a Northern CA get together. If you're interested, let me know where you are. I'll try and find a place in the middle. And I'm thinking end of March or April on a Saturday, so also let me know if you have preferred dates. I'll try and find something that works for everyone. Hugs, Linda
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spouse or significent other
I just typed and lost -so i'll try again How do most of your spouses etc act in regards to BC... MINE likes to stick head in sand-recent comment well YOU're ok since caught early! (like I am good to go for life) He has gone to surgeon appts/hospital etc. But he never really asks or inquires about tests results etc...maybe…
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phrase "battling cancer"
I had very close long tme friend (like mom to me-went to my surgery and office visits with me-since my mom died just prior to my BC-she wouldn't have handled it well so best she was not here) anyhow...MY friend hated the phrase "battling cancer" did not want it in her obit! Made it clear... Just curiouse if ANYONE here…
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I just have to share this....
Avastin is now being used to treat retinopathy of prematurity. This is the condition that causes blindness in extremely premature infants. Their eye vessels grow too fast and tortuously and can detach their retinas. This is usally treated fairly effectively with laser surgery. But now, some brilliant person has discovered…