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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2011

To port or not to port.......
Just wondering what everyone thinks.... I had to do 4 rounds of C/T. The doctor told me that he was going to get me an appointment to get a port put in, but he didn't before my first chemo. It wasn't that bad (the IV part anyway) so I asked him if I could just do the chemo without the port. He said that I could, so I…
Today is Tgf's Birthday!
Teena, Best wishes for a GREAT day and a year filled with everything and everyone you love most!CELEBRATE!!! much love, -Jenny
post mastectomy
Hi, I'm new to the group. I just had a mastectomy done on Monday and had a question. Is it normal to have terrible pain when trying to get out of bed? I feel like my whole right side is going to cave in. My husband has to lift me up so I can get up. thanks for the help.
I told you I am either a crazy-lady or an optimist...you be the judge!!!
As most of you know, I recently went to the ER ( Monday, to be exact) and was told that I have fluid on my rt lung..I already had fluid on my lung which had BC cells in it when I was re-dx last May, and I have been responding well to the Tamoxifen. Well, yeah, up until finding cancer in the lymphnode of the previously non…
Ativan
Can anyone give me some help with this? My dr. prescribed Ativan for me due to occasional depression but I didn't take any yet. Well today I had to go for an MRI for an unrelated-to-breast-cancer reason (pinched nerve in my neck). My General dr. told me to take an Ativan for anxiety prior to the MRI (I have claustrophia…
Cant TASTE anything!
does anyone have any good suggestions on getting rid of that horrible taste? I feel hungry but just the thought of putting anything in my mouth makes my tummy turn. I can't taste anything and nothing seems to statisfy my taste buds! Gotta love the chemo side effects!
Implants
Anybody do implants after radiation? I've talked to 2 different docs. One wants to do Lattisimus flap with silicone implants underneath (one surgery, no expanders). The other wants to do expanders then silicone implants with xenoderm. I really believed I wanted the 2nd one but can't seem to stay off the internet and now…
Angels come in many forms
I had a special angel today. Went to the mailbox and there was a pink paper cross with the breast cancer logo on it. You pull the cross piece and it opens and has a message/prayer inside. It was sent to me by Jean and it came at a perfect time. It really lifted my day, my spirits and my heart. thank you so much dear angel…
Estrogen + Question
Hi Ladies! Just had a curiosity. My tumor was rich in estrogen (99%). I know many women have the same case. I was suggested I take the chemo treatment from my Dr., as well as the 5-year pill to help stop the estrogen. Now, what happens after this period? I am 32, and will probably continue to have my periods by the time…
Weight Loss - WARRIORS, How we doing???? Checking in
.. It's been a while, just wanted to make sure that we have our head, mind and spirits in the game of getting healthy, trim and fit. Life throws many obstacles in our path - weather, family, children, work obligations or self pity parties. We either flourish during these times, or, we turn to food for comfort. I am walking…
Advice from my gynecologist
Hello Ladies, My gynecologist suggested to try vaginal dilator set along with personal lubricant for Vaginismus, or similar painful conditions. Chemo Induced menopause or aromatase inhibitors patients could you share your experience if you have tried? Please do not be shy, it is a very serious problem for many, please tell…
Pink Sisters - Don't Forget
to Spring Forward tonight! Set those clocks up! So, we lose an hour of sleep :( but we gain an extra hour of daylight :) Lex
Post Lumpectomy Question
Hi ALL again! :) I had a lumpectomy done back on Jan. 28th. Had to go back for a re-excision Feb. 23. All clear margins - THANK GOD. But I had a question for you who have been through this before. My breast doesn't feel the same - not that I expect it to either - but it looks like there is a lot of scar tissue. When the…
Pity Party
Hi! Haven't been on in a while, but... I need to know if this is "normal" or if I'm losing it. I have been done with active treatment since January 7th. I'm taking Arimidex for the next 5 years. I I'm feeling okay, except tired and my joints ache, but nothing horrendous. I'm down, and I'm not sure why. I would hate to…
Disability Questions
Hi All-- As some of you may already know, I am getting ready to go through chemo (next couple of weeks) soon. I know some people work through this treatment and some don't. Others work some days and they stay home when not feeling well. My question is - what was your experience and what do you suggest I do? My job pays 4…
Herceptin
I've been told that I may need to go on Herceptin since bc was HER2+. I know this has probably been discussed many times on the board, but I was wondering how my sisters out there faired taking it. Oncologist said that I would be on it for a year-once every 3 weeks. Asked if I needed a port-he said it was my…
Chemo Angels
I just got my person to send to through Chemo Angels - so Happy! Any one interested in findout about this organizeation to participate as a recievee or sendee go to www.chemoangels.net Susan
has anyone been told there WBC were to high?
I desided to go to Kmart yesterday(bad idea), I ha just gone in thhe store and was talking with a friend when i though I was having a hot flash, so i removed my jacket and kind of leaned on a display of bottle water. The next think i know i was on the floor, with all my old co-wokers around me and EMTs. i guess passed out…
Back from vacation :)
Hi ladies! Well we just got back from visiting my daughter in Minnesota! We have been on the go since we got there. We did so much active stuff that im sore and tired. I never realized just how bad of shape im in since this whole cancer thing...I really need to get crackin on exercising or something. We went to the mall of…
anyone have longlasting affects of chemo?
i get so depressed sometimes. i cant retain anything anymore, i cant concentrate long enough to carry out things such as getting taxes ready, or even bill paying, if do by some miricle, i loose papers ... i get so frustrated with myself sometimes, i just cry. its not just my mind that has never fully recovered, neither has…
Watching the National News....
prayers out to Japan! I know we've had some awful weather lately and our share of disasters here - but perhaps we could all offer up positive energy, prayers, for those suffering there. -Jenny
Advice on sleep meds anyone?
I'm in the midst of chemo and wondering how much sleep med. might be too much? I often walk around somewhat exhausted from lack of sleep, rather than take too much, but would love to hear some experiences from others...Am I wrong to think that taking Ambien or Atavan (generic name Lorazepam) more often now, could throw off…
mailed my box today :)
Mailed my junk swap box today! Hope the receiver enjoys my stuff!!!
Surgery date
I will be going in for my lumectomy on 3/22/11. My first HER2 test was inconclusive so they had to send off for a FISH test to Mayo Clinic. We suspect the answer to this will be back prior to the surgery date. The good news is that all the imaging tests seem to indicate that the tumor is about 2 1/2 cm. So if it is HER2 we…
Spring Is Coming, So, What Is The Weather Like In Your Area Now?
It always so interesting to see the different weather for all of the pink sisters. So, what kind of weather are you having?
Hospital and Doctor Diagnosis'- Funny For The Day
This was just sent to me by a friend who is in the medical field, and she swears she has seen similar notes on patients records: No wonder so many people die in the hospitals. They're as bad as everything else! HOSPITAL CHART BLOOPERS (Actual writings from hospital charts) 1 . The patient refused autopsy. 2. The patient…
Exercises after bilateral mastectomy w/reconstruction
I know this has probably been asked before and I just did not find post... I would like to know what exercises I should NOT be doing after bilateral mastectomy w/reconstruction. It has been a year since I have finished my reconstruction. I have been walking and things like that, but not much upper body exercises. I have…
~~~An Irish HA HA~~~
Two Irish mothers, Kate and Lorna were talking about their sons. Kate says, 'My Patrick is such a saint. He works hard, doesn't smoke, and he hasn't so much as looked at a woman in over two years.' Lorna responds, 'Well, my Francis is a saint himself. Not only hasn't he not looked at a woman in over three years, but he…
Gas prices
I know we've all been feeling the pinch. How much is gas in your city? It's 3.39 here in San Antonio, Texas. I better get a horse!
spring break & rest
I am a teacher and am dealing with chronic fatigue from anemia and terrible bone & joint pain from frmara and tamoxifen. I am trying to cope with both, but it has been so hard. Last night, the sadness for "what used to be" set in and I had a little pity party for myself . Thanks to you all who are honest enough to say that…

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