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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2011

1st chemo tomorrow
1st chemo tomorrow just a big thanks to everyone who posts, feel like a have learned so much from everyone and feeling pretty confident. Am a bit worried on how the body will react to the drugs since I am not on anything have been healthy to this point but time will tell. And like my doc said stay in touch cause any side…
chemo or no chemo, what do you think?
Have my oncology appt the 15th, wish it were sooner. Have done lots of reading and it appears I could really be in for many different types of treatment. I am Stage 2, T2, Grade 3, Her2 Negative. What I am seeing is MAYBE chemo, radiation, and some form of pill for 5 years? I have IDC by the way, no node involvement. Does…
What are "cancer markers" ???
I often see references to cancer markers. It sounds self-explanatory...where are they found? What is a normal range (0?) or is there one? Thanks =)
Can doctor be that confused?
My mom's first oncologist have told us based on the biopsy that she has a breast cancer that has metastasized to her backbone where she had surgery 3 weeks ago to remove part of the tumor. The biopsy results of the tissues removed from her back revealed that she may have breast , lung or bone cancer. She went to see…
breast cancer her2
hi i'm new. i had a double masc. about one year ago because I had two lumpectomies and they offered me radiation thereafter. I refused the radiation and asked for a mastectomy because i felt i should "rid" myself of the breast tissue. they found a tumor 1.7 in pathology after that surgery and thereafter told me i had her2…
Help Please
Hi everyone in Pink Land. Well here I go again. Just had a MRI of course it showed something. I have go tomorrow for an MRI guided biopsy. I am sooo tired of all there test. They say it may just be scar tissue, I don't know anymore. Had Mamo and ultrasound a week ago all was good, Breast Surgeon said let do an MRI to be…
Newspaper article
What do you think about this? http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/03/02/smoking-breast-cancer.html Suzanne
Exchange sukrgery tomorrow!
Kind of looking forward to it/kind of dreading it. They tell me it's nothing compared to the mastectomy. I will probably feel great. Would appreciate input on what to expect. Thanks.
Can I get an RSVP for the Northern CA get together?
We'll be meeting on Sat March 26th at BJ's Brewery in Natomas. It's just off I-80 at the Truxel exit. I'll post more specific directions, address, and a time soon. I'm so excited to meet all of you, and I'm really looking forward to this! Hugs, Linda
echo better than muga scan
had my echo and all is well I was advised sometimes the muga is not that accurate, My echo was great and I can go back on Herceptin after my pet scan.
medical team
I have been reading with interest the posts about how to talk to your drs. and the ones that are better at conversations than others. It's so helpful to know (as always) that there are others out there who think and feel the same way I do. I have been very lucky with my medical team, surgeon, oncologist, rad dr. and nurses…
new pix, checking in from Mexico
Just want to say hello to everyone! I have not been on line for a bit...but I have you all in my thoughts and prayers all the time. I posted on expression page a new photo taken yesterday of me at a cave site. I feel good....but still do not have the strength or stamina of past. It is hard for me to watch my friends go…
tumor marker tests
I have had breast cancer twice. The drs said they were not related, they were 2 separate cancers. I had one 7 yrs ago and one 1 yr ago. When I go back for check ups, my doctor doesn't do any blood tests on me. Is this normal? Many of my friends who have had breast cancer say they have a tumor marker blood test every time.…
hair loss and comment "it will grow back" really annoying me
Struggling with the hair loss right now; it;s almost gone and I wore my wig to work yesterday. Will be wearing pretty much from now on, at least at work as I have a lot of bald spots. Got a lot of positive comments on how good I look ! One thing that has been annoying me, though, is when I talk about my hair loss, people…
Radiation vs. Lymph Node Disection
I'm 48 years old I have Stage IIA, ER+ 90% and PR+ 50% Her2 neg breast cancer with initial tumor just under 2cm lymph node under arm blew up two days after breast biopsy (anyone else experience that?) the node was then biopsied and was positive I did 4 rounds of AC and 4 of Taxol mammogram and MRI can no longer detect the…
why cant I just be a miracle case?!?!?!?! :(
My markers went up again highest ever, now 182!!! My oncologist still seems optomistic, always does. She said "honestly she is surprised I am still here that there is not much study on cases with cancer cells in the CF fluid because patients dont usually last more than a couple of months" Her words!!!! Kinda set me back in…
Please send me your prayers
I was told that I was in remission on 02/09/11 from stage 4 breast cancer. On 2.28.11 Mets were found in my brain. For the first time I will have to do radiation on my whole brain for 4 1/2 weeks staring 3/2/11. I never had radiation. I fought my breast cancer for one year by doing 16 rounds of intense chemo treatments.…
Why do I let it bother me??
So, my SIL and BIL came by to visit on Sunday at about 1:00 to see how I am...they brought me a very nice gift of a plate that says Family, with a tree on it and wonderful words around it saying love, cherish, etc..etc..I totally love it... So, I have gotten up about 1/2 an hour before they had gotten there...brushed my…
Just got home from my Mammo and all is good.
Just got home from my Mammo and all is good. Next one is scheduled in another 6 months. That will put me back on track for my annuals. Hugs to all Donna
Latissimus flap reconstruction and exercise issues
Is there anyone out there who's a runner or a golfer and who's had left breast mastectomy with latis flap reconstruction (and an implant)? How long after final reconstruction were you able to resume running or golf? Thanks! Mary
AlloDerm recall
A while ago someone wrote about having had AlloDerm used in their reconstruction and had a failure. I had seen a couple of 'Lawyer ads" on TV about an AlloDerm recall when used in hernia surgery but wasn't able to have a pen handy to get the number. Anywho - I just saw the ad again and the number is 1-800-639-9032 in case…
Lymphedema/Seroma effecting possible recon?
Recon was not an option when I had my mod. rad. mast. ov er a year ago - was told had to wait a year to 'talk' about it. Well, I've waited my year+ - will be seeing Surgeon April 11 - 1 1/2 yr post mast. Have requested my Pa to send the referral - she will - last time I saw her for my annual she said that when/IF I wanted…
Cypress Cynthia .. How did it go yesterday, 2/28? We are thinking about you :)
Prayers and positive thoughts still coming your way. Vicki Sam
20th colonscopy Thurs
Tomorrow is my great PREP day for my annual colonscopy... gotta love it.. Between my very bad veins, dehydrated from cleaning myself out & only being able to use ONE arm for blood, IV, BP...not loving it..but what cha gonna do!???!!! (ulcertive colitis 18 yrs) Denise
Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy???
Ok this is a toughy I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 2 breast cancer in October at the age of 22. This is the last week of my chemo treatment and my tumor has completely melted away (praise the lord). I still have to have surgery because there was cancer found in my armpit lymph nodes. I want to preserve my…
Taxol or perhaps A/C changed my eyesight!
I am currently experiencing blurred vision. I mostly notice it when i read a book or try to see text on my computer. I know its not just bad eyesight because right before i started chemo i bought new glasses and they worked fine. Has anyone ever heard of this happening??
All of your prayers and good wishes are definitely working!
I met with my oncologist and here are my PET scan results: "Decreased glucose hypermetabolism within the right 8th rib. Stable sclerosis within the 6th and 12th ribs, WHICH ARE NO LONGER HYPERMETABOLIC." (caps are mine ;-) In English, this means the 8th rib has less cancer activity and that the other 2 ribs are showing now…
hello everybody
Hey everybody. I've just joined today and hoping to get some quistions answered by this great group. I'm a 35 yo, had my last chemo in Dec. 2010. I'm a newly divorced parent of an 11 yo son. So, are there any ladies out there, the same age as me, and possibly in the same situation. And also, when I start dating, when do…
Rant, rant, rant-vent, vent, vent
So, all I want is someone to take care of ME. I need a Team Leader. Seems like a reasonable request. Every question is answered with "Check with your Onc" - Check with your PCP Check with anyone but us. Meds come throught the mail - God, how I miss my trusty ole pharmacist!!! I swear, they are really simple questions.…
HELP! ! Breast reconstruction with gel implants & fat injection transfer
I'm scheduled to have my saline implants replaced with gel and fat from my stomach will be placed at the top of the implant. PS said this will give me a more natural look and prevent any dimpling. Has any one done this procedure????

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