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Breast Cancer

Archives for February 2011

Feeling Low
Well it seems the CBC count won't come up, I'm not responding to the bee sting so they sent vials of my blood for more workup. Depending on what they find, low iron probably, she will medicae me for that and if that doesn't work, then I might need a transfusion. Then late yesterday my radiologist's office called and said…
bring on the music NED
Just got the call from Onc Nurse...the CT Scan and mamo results were all good! So, another twirl with NED! I am so excited...they had me a bit nervous with the 'irregularities in one lung' comments from the PETscan..... anyway...I am so very releaved and thankful for all of your support and all of you who were on the bus…
Arm swollen on port side, Help
I do not have a blood clot and my port side arm is very swollen and they are not telling me what to do or what it could be. Sould I tell them to take port out. I only have two treatments left and then hercepton every 3 wks. till Nov. 2011. Any answers out there. Please
One more to Go
I just finished my 3rd taxol with neulasta and have only ONE more to go and I will be done with Chemo! Yaay... I have had such a hard time with the bone pain/nausea all throughout the last four months of chemo, that I am so looking forward to a break. I start rads the first week of April and am hoping that I will sail…
deciding on a port
I've presently been receiving chemo treatment through IVs. The nurse today recommended I get a port. The only thing is I have to get a mammography on my breast that's still intact, my real breast, which is my left breast. Will the port on the chest interfere with the mammography?
New Photos of the Grandbabies
We have a new granddaughter born 1/27/11 her name is Noelle Theresa. I posted a recent photo of each of them on my expression page. Brooke, Troy, Charlie and Noelle.
They say they got it all But..........
They say they got it all but they still say i need to have radiation and chemo. It has helped me a lot reading all the blogs I am not as scared about the treatment like I was this morning. I called today and I am getting fitted for a wig. I have long hair I guess I will donate my hair for someone like me to have a wig I…
Skipping rads, going right to chemo (Xeloda)
Hello my dear warriors :) I’m piping in to give you an update on my treatments and of course letting everyone know that I’m ok. As I’ve posted, my cancer came back on my spine after 6 short months with NED. Subsequent to long visits with my oncologist I decided to opt out of radiation and jump into chemo, here’s why: My…
Wondering -" Junk Swap"
IF it would be allowed here - are there any who would be intested in doing a "Jumk Swap'? Just did one at a horse forum I go to (have done for several years there) and it's great. Basically - you find 'stuff/junk' (not garbage) you have and have a person to send to. Keep it annoymous or not. In my 'junk box' I got several…
depression and rads
Anyone experience depression, or in my case, increased depression with rads? I find each day, right after treatment, I feel more depressed. It clears by evening. I have been in treatment for depression for years and my dose was increased last summer-a few months after bc diagnosis.
Aortus Is on a Roadtrip!
Aortus posted in another thread that he's on a roadtrip -- Day 1 in Iowa City, with a new Tiguan that apparently doesn't "want" to obey speed limits...really, Joe -- that's your story? Joe, I can only imagine how strange and sad it must feel to not have anyone to call home to from the road....so "call" us! We're here,…
happy and confused
Well here goes---had lumpectomy and radiation. Finished radiation, sent to medical oncologist to discuss chemo since HER2+. Told don't need chemo(YAY)because of such small tumor. I will be seen by oncologist every 3 mos. to monitor. I think this is great, but now I feel as if I need to do more. Dr. says herceptin won't be…
PET and bone scans
OK, I have my PET scheduled for noon on Monday and my bone scan scheduled for 2PM on Wednesday. Best to get it all over with, right? I had a minor meltdown and boohooed myself home from my infusion (but was fine all during the infusion, thank goodness). Now will get my stiff upper lip back on and go out and walk my dogs.…
Help with Diagnosis?
My mom had a surgery last week to remove part of a tumor from her backbone that is approacher her spine.The pathologist report came out today. We didn't see the oncologist yet but the diagnosis in the pathologist report says that my mom has an invasive Adenocarcinoma favoring Breast cancer Carcinoma primary. The report…
Time off
I have posted a few times about anemia, bone pain, etc... I just wanted to get a feeling about how some of you feel or have dealt with taking a few days off of work to "heal", body & soul. I am in my 2nd round of anemia side effects, chronic diahrrea, chills, weakness etc... It has made working difficult and my onc. is…
RE .. Our dear Warrior .. Positive thoughts, and Prayers for your tomorrow, 2/18 .. Surgery a Go Go
Re: I am positive that your are trying to keep yourself busy .. Pre-op testing, blood and scans performed. Busy cooking last minute meals, washing laundry, house cleaning --- maybe you ran out to have a last minute pedicure, oh wait, that would be me.. LOL Regardless what you may be doing today, please know that I am with…
question on sentinal node, and precautions for lymphedema
my mom just had a bilateral mastectomy last week. She had the Sentinal node removed removed from where the tumors were. One at 9 o'clock, and one at 3 o'clock. So, the surgeon says that she can have blood pressure taken, and blood draws, because they did not remove and nodes under her arm. Is this right? I though no matter…
Did you hear that?
That was me EXHALING. I heard back and my PET scan came back clear. Now a new chapter opens in my life. Cancer made me take a hard look at my life and the people in it. I want to use this experience as a catalyst to live a life that makes me feel whole. Now that I have my priorities straight, something tells me I will know…
chemo jeebies
I don't know what to say... I was doing fine for a whole week, until today when I got my chemo start date. Feb. 24. Suddenly I got anxious. And I've read so much pain and suffering on here about some of your chemo experiences... so I'm trying not to read them right now! I'm still praying for your health and well being, but…
Good to Go for Another Six Months
Well my fellow travelers (and Kindred Spirits), I can sum up my oncology visit today in one word: NED. Although I would have loved that Scrabble game with all of you, I must say that your presence alone was so calming that my blood pressure was 110/70! I love all of you. Thank you so much. xoxoxo Lynn
side effects of Taxol vs FEC
Has anyone here had Taxol and FEC treatment, either for inflammatory breast cancer or any other type? I'm on week 6 of 12 weeks of Taxol and doing OK so far, but getting a bit anxious about the next phase, the FEC, which is coming on starting April 1 (April's Fools Day no less- seems like kind of dark humor about starting…
Cavediver .. We are thinking about you, and your PT scan tomorrow, Thursday ....
Loading up the 'Kindred Spirits' bus .. We plan on being with your tomorrow, holding your hand .. Prayers, Strength and Courage, Vicki Sam
Reconstruction and uneven results
Hey everybody. I had right breast cancer and had a double mastectomy. I had TRAM reconstruction on the right and an implant on the left. The TRAM side is good but the implant side lacks the protrusion and I am lopsided. Has anyone had this problem and, if so, have you found a way to look more even? A special bra or…
you all were right, don't try to interpret the films
I got my MRI with and without contrast back today....and thank God, it is negative. There was a little discussion about some surgery.....to remove the "mass" or was it just surgery on my incision that is growing??? I will need to call back and ask for that to be repeated, because all I really heard was "negative". Thank…
Okay - Fibromyalgia
Saw a rheumatologist today at the recommendation of my onc. I've had a ton of problems with muscle spasms and muscle pain both with Arimidex and now with Tamoxifen. I was ready to give up, but my onc wasn't. The rheumatologist said he counted 18 out of 18 tender spots and believes that any slight irriatation from my meds…
Had markers and ct scan today
I had a CT Scan today and my markers done today and next Wednesday i have what they call a dry run and then I start rads on next Thursday. need to know more from ladies that have been there and done that. thanks MOLLYZ
Gosh, they are laying people off at work as I write this
I think I am off the hook but we will see at 3pm as I have been called into a meeting. Just finding this a little stressful as I am sure anybody would cancer or no cancer. Thanks for reading this.
Interview with Robin Roberts on post-treatment anxiety & depression
Wanted to let you all know that the March issue of Prevention magazine features triple-negative breast cancer survivor and Good Morning America host Robin Roberts on the cover, and an excellent interview with her in which she talks about how difficult the period AFTER she finished treatment was -- how tough it is to feel…
Taleena?
Taleena, have you been able to speak with your oncologist yet about your test results? Just wanted to know I'm thinking about you, and hoping (forgive me) that your ability to read a radiology report is TERRIBLE, and that you were completely WRONG in your interpretation! :-) No matter where this road takes you, dear…
Hello and update
I have been reading all the posts, there are so many new ladies here! I had my second round of Ixempra, and was sick again, i had a lot of nausea and the big D, and some vomiting. I am down to 112 lbs!! i have not weighed that much since i was about 12. I have been weak and tired from all this, but today i am up and going…

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