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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2011

Our sisters in harms way
I am sitting here on the east coast watching the "news" that is threatening several of our sisters and brothers. I hope you are all safe and taking any precautions necessary. Let us know when you can. Take care!!
Idiot sightings
I handed the teller @ my bank a withdrawal slip for $400.00 I said "May I have large bills, please" She looked at me and said "I'm sorry sir, all the bills are the same size." When I got up off the floor I explained it to her.... IDIOT SIGHTING When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car,…
Breaking news--prices
they'd better put them into the grocery stores too--getting that way there quickly. they said on the news "have you noticed your toilet paper is getting thinner?" along with all the prices that are going up within the next month or so. Breaking News: CNN reports: Beginning in early April, 2011, gas stations will start…
update on doctor appt
I have a blood clot in my chest, so my body is overcompensating by making all little tiny veins all over the place. Now, i have to give myself injections 2x a day in my belly, not fun at all. I hate it, after 2 days, my belly is so sore. i cannot belive that i have to do this, it was not actually as hard as i thought it…
Off the subject but who is watching American Idol this year?
Who is watching? Danny and I are enjoying it a lot more than last year. Who are your favorites?
Tomorrow I start chemo, scarred to death
Tomorrow will be my first treatment of chemo. Don't know what to expect very nervous. I was wondering how long to expect to be sick? My first 4 treatments will be AC chemo.
So, when all this started....
we had just moved into a new home. It's been a year and a half, I need to finish up the little things that were left undone - a little molding here, a mirror there, shelves in the closets, etc. Probably about 2 days work for the contractor, but a weeks worth for me -hauling out the closets & countertops, all the stuff I…
Sweat Lodge and Retreat
Just found out the dates for the Spring Sweat Lodge and Retreat - 2nd weekend in April. I'm #13 signed up for it so taking that as a positive! The Sweat Lodge is an option you can do (if health allows) in the morning before the official start of the Retreat (noon). It is done by Lakota Veterans and is a very Spiritual…
Final step in treatments being finished - had my port removed
Tuesday March 8th, went through and had my port removed. Except for not being allowed to lift anything for 48 hours (but was allowed to run the day after surgery) all is going well, just a bit tender when I move and when the area gets bumped. Have dissovleable stitches so no follow-up appt. just free to go.
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!! My very best friend.....
My best friend felt a lump in her breast and i encouraged her to go get it checked... well come to find out it was breast cancer... Devistating!!!! She is only 35 years old and has had a double masectomy and is about to do her 2nd round of chemo... I cant help her other than just being here for her, i have never had cancer…
I've started going topless.
So I have about 1/4 of hair now...same mousy brown with a little bit of gray. And the weather has been mostly co-operating, so I have pretty much stopped wearing my hats. The last few times I've left the house, my wonderful hubby said "Where is your hat?". I'm not so sure he approves of my skinhead look.
Gauntlets vs gloves (Lymphedema garments)
Which do you use, which do you like better and why? Since I've gotten good results with my FlexiTouch as my hand gets back to close to 'normal' my gloves are cutting in (causing pain) between the 2 middle fingers - I'm weird and there is webbing there (if that doesn't make sense I'll try to explain better). After looking…
Fears after treatment
Hello, I am 33 years old going through breast cancer. I am not going to lie. This stinks! I am done with treatment and thought for sure I'd be feeling great. I think everyone else in my family expects me to just bounce right back and forget everything that happened. I can't and it is so hard! Every day I am terrified that…
And then the fight started...we've seen these before, but they still make me laugh! Hope you laugh a
/////// When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace Expensive ... so, I took her to a gas station..... And then the fight started.... /////// After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's license to verify…
Thoughts and Prayers
Even though I'm supposed to be working, I took a few minutes to look at the recent posts. There a several ladies who are having tests, diagnosis', etc. I don't have time to post to each individually, so I want to let everyone know that I am keeping the individuals and all people on this board in my thoughts and prayers.…
Joke of the day
We can all probably relate to this woman's reaction... While conducting some business at the Court House, I overheard a lady, who had been arrested for assaulting a Mammogram Technician, say, "Your Honor, I'm guilty but ... there were extenuating circumstances." The female Judge said, sarcastically, "I'd certainly like to…
Libby -- How are you doing? Prayers coming in your direction, dear Sister
Libby, please let us know .. how things are going. Strength, Courage, Love and Hope. VickiSam
Meena 1 -- We are thinking about you, and your appointment with Oncologist on Tuesday, how are yo
Positive thoughts, as well as prayers coming your way. Strength and Courage, Vicki Sam
just back from Mx...TSA always an adventure
Returned last night from the latest Mexico trip. Security in Mexico was uneventful...even with the lymph pump in the carry on. However, Miami TSA was time consumping this time. Each time it is different! Both carry ons caused concern to them.... I had the garment and wires in one, and husband had the pump machine. They…
Losing Fingernails _ any suggestions?
My best friend is on her second round of chemo and her nails are ridged and now she is starting to lose them! If you have any suggestions to help her, it would be greatly appreciated. I haven't posted on here for quite awhile: Cancer free and beautifully flat chested (after producing fluid for almost a year!) I check in…
We have a full house! Kids arrived yesterday.....
YEA!!!! My beau's son and daughter, and his daughter's friend, came in yesterday from California....I am smiling from ear to ear!!!!! Last night for dinner we had traditional dutch: Thick split pea soup (with sausage in it), dark pumpernickel bread with butter and cheese, celery root salad, and full-cream ice cream for…
Cancer may be back
Does anybody feel like they do not want to talk to the family when cancer re-occurs?
Sex question
I am going to assume that my (very out of the ordinary, for me) vaginal dryness is a Tamoxifen side effect. But, I am bleeding a lot from a normal, average encounter. Is there anything I should do tonight to reduce my chance for infection? I'll be calling my doc in the a.m. Jeeez!!
How many DCIS stage 3 that turned into stage 4?
Hi. As many of you know I was diagnosed with stage 3 and had my bi-lateral in August 2009. I have had radiation and been on Tamoxifen. I have had pain that seems to be getting worse every week so my onc took me off the Tamox to see if it would help with the pain. I have been off for three weeks and I can't say that I have…
Went to the ER yesterday.....
I just wasn't feeling quite right yesterday...well, actually I was feeling a lot not right yesterday! I was unsure of myself, didn't trust that I could even take a shower without falling down (never a good thing!!) shaky, light-headed, and short of breath with a dry cough . I finally called Reggie to come home from playing…
Would you 'shave' your head -
in support of a friend/family member? Just wondering - there are some of us who have lost our hair to Chemo and some who haven't. So - would your be willing to 'shave'/clipper your hair in support of a friend/family member? Would you try to organize an event with several people participating? There is no 'right' or 'wrong'…
need advice on hair loss preparation
So it's 13 days since my first chemo and my hair is supposed to start falling out soon. I keep checking but so far, not... except maybe a little extra in the shower. They say not to order a wig until it really starts to fall out, but there are other items I wonder if I should jump on. Like - the net to catch my hair in…
Update about my mom
Since I have posted on this board before, I though I have to update you about my mom's diagnosis. Unfortunately, her second oncologist ruled out the breast cancer possibility and none of her tests could lead to the primary tumor. She is going to be treated now for cancer of unknown primary. She is starting radiotherapy on…
Been a While
Since I posted. Still fighting my demons I guess. Friday morning I have to go in for an endoscopy and colonoscopy. My CBC is not responding to the medication and my oncologist referred me to a gastroenterologist. He said he was going to do the endoscopy to see if I have any bleeding ulcers and the colonoscopy to make sure…
Just Wanted to say "Hi."
Just dropped by to say "hi" and to see how you all are doing. I'm so happy that so many of you are doing well and hanging in there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs, Marilynn

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