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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2011

99 Luftballons auf dem weg zum Horizont - 2 for Moopy
Does anyone recognize this old eighties song by Nena about 99 balloons? They cause quiet a racket so the song goes. Let's see if we can make it to 99. I will release 2 tomorrow and I posted photos on my expression page... So I get two wishes -1- I hope Moopy will get our message and know she's missed and loved 2-is for…
Hello - How do I go back to work after taking off 3 years to recover from stage 3 breast cancer?
I had to take off just about three years due to cancer and aggressive treatment for it. Due to complications from radiation, my reconstruction surgery has been very drawn out. I just had my seventh surgery (and last) at the end of February 2011, and am now preparing to search for a new job. I know that discrimination is…
Today is my Cancerversary
One year ago today I got the diagnosis. I can't even remember most of the year; its been such a whirlwind of fears, surgeries, emotions, tears, gratitude, more surgeries, endless doctor's visits, introduction to the wonderful world of pharmacology. I'm glad to be alive and as far along in the journey as I am. New normal…
Implants-how can mammograms be done?
I do not have implants nor plan on getting them-but just curious HOW! One friend I tried to talk into mammo exam and said OH no I had implants...but I am sure you must still be able to have life saving tests done with them-can't you? Thanks..I know curiosity killed the cat...
Menstral cycle and chemo
I will be getting my first chemo treatment at the end March. ( 4 rounds of A/C, 4 rounds of taxol) every two weeks. I am 39 and still have a period every 28 days like clockwork. My oncologist said my periods would be wacky, or stop for about six months. I realize everyone is different, but just wondering what anyone's…
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed last September with IDC Breast Cancer, Stage 2, Grade 3, Triple Negative. I just had the 7th of 8 rounds of chemo last Thursday. I had my lumpectomy last October with axillary node dissection. I will be having additional surgery approximately a month after chemo to re-excise the margins. Then radiation…
Who Is Watching " Dancing With The Stars" And Do You Have A Favorite Yet?
I love Dancing With The Stars and I know some of you do too. So, do you have a favorite already? ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
NO post treatment meds????????????????
Has anyone here NOT taken any meds after treatments? BY choice-refusal to do so at the recommendation of your doctor? Denise
One year since Lumpectomy
One year ago today I was waiting to have the Needle localization done and was a bundle of nerves. I know some women have a lot of pain with this. Mine was not to bad. Then on to the sentinel node mapping, then to pre-op to wait for lumpectomy. I cannot believe it has been a year and then again I am thinking only a year!!…
Other then Tamoxifen-what else is everyone else on?
I am asking since taken off tamoxifen yesterday! IN a month I get blood work again & then changing to new med. I am not sure of the hame YET! Denise
anyone have raised heart rate during/after chemo?
I had my third chemo last Monday (8 days ago) and my resting heart rate has been about 112 most of yesterday and last night and then again this morning just after I awoke. I do feel just alittle winded when I go up or down steps but no pain or anything. Is this normal? Thinking of calling my oncologist?
blister like rash w/ taxotiere-hands
Can anyone give me info or advice regarding rash on knuckles. I had my third treatment last wed and it is a sore red inflamation between my index finger and thumb--this time. The first time it was on my knuckles. Last time it was not too bad, but this is sore like a blister??? The dr suggested tea tree oil for the rash and…
Bone Scan is clear!
Just got my results yesterday and bone and CT is clear! Thanks again for all your help. Hugs and Love, Wanda
Radiation Help Please
Last week I finished my chemo. All of you were right the worst was the unknown. After the 1st one lol I said yes they were right it is very do able. Now I am facing another unknown & need your help again pleaseeeeeeee? Will I get a treatment that day? What will my first meeting with the radiation people be like what to…
Today is the day
I began the posting as Tommorrow is the day. However it is after midnight so today is the day of my lumpectomy. It will happen in the afternoon. I am at peace with this decsion and it probably has a lot to do with the prayers you have been saying for me from the beginning of my journey. So thank you for praying as it has…
Does tumor grade have a big effect on your treatment plan?
I have IDC, stage 1, grade 3, no node involvement, hormone +, HER2- and am wondering how heavily the grade 3 tumor will weigh in my treatment plan. I know it is the most aggressive type. I have had a lumpectomy and a re-excision and will see the medical oncologist next week. Please be honest with me. I would rather be…
Zometa side effects
So, Friday is my second Zometa infusion. After my first I was really sick. I had a fever of 103+ for three days straight and then a low grade fever of around 100.5 for the next three days. I was shaking so bad from the fever that I actually managed to pull muscles in my back. I am hoping that this is the sort of thing that…
Xanax
Was taking Xanax, anti-anxiety, through Chemo and Radiation. Helped me with hot flashes, headaches and night sweats, sleeplessness as well as the anxiety. Tried to use only half of one and yikes, had terrible night sweats and am experiencing anxiety again. Has anyone had experience with Xanax? Are there withdrawal symptoms…
Junk Swap Thanks Teena!
I picked up a box at the po today, totally clueless as to what it could be....I opened it and there are all these cute little wrapped presents in it...and then it dawns on me...JUNK SWAP STUFF! YAY! Thanks for all the cute items Teena, I'm not regifting anything.lol! I hope I do as well when I send my box out tomorrow to…
Here's a new one, sciatic nerve pain
I have had sciatic nerve pain in the back of my leg for 2 months now. Has anyone had this problem, if so how do you treat it? I have went to chiropractor. Exercise, massage hasn't helped. I need relief
anyone taken OFF Tamoxifen?
I was taken off of it today..(tamox) after about 20mths. Curious if this has happened to anyone else>? I am going with NO meds for month..then blood work...then back to office to script for new med! Denise
The Northern CA get together has grown...
We now have seven wonderful strong women attending! But our most recent guess is a surprise!!! Hmmmm....who could it be? I won't tell, no matter what!! Can't wait to see all of you, and give you real hugs!! Hugs, Linda
mastectomy in 4 days
I am having a mastectomy in 4 days and have no idea what to expect after the procedure. It is an out patient surgery which in it self is scarey. How will I feel? I am healthy and in my 50's. I have invasive ductal cancer. I will not have reconstruction until later because they don't know if there are nodes involved and if…
Going for my lumpectomy today.
SCARED to death! I know I will get through this. I'm 43, and my family didn't even call me yesterday to wish me luck. I am thankful for a wonderful husband and great, great friends! I pray every day for a cure for cancer. It took my Mom at age 55.
Has anyone tried the penguin cold caps?
I saw the piece on Good Morning America about the cold caps that help keep your hair while going through chemo. I know I am more than my hair but if I can keep it, why not? Has anyone tried them? Any luck?
Just found out I have to have chemo and am scared to death!!!
I am a 45 year old mother of 9 year old twins and will be starting chemo next week. 4 rounds of c/t. I'm expecting the worst. Thought the worst was over by having the lumpectomy and partial radiation... Then the dreaded chemo news. Any suggestions for a newcomer? Don't know how much more I can take, my mom died a month ago…
Rip Mommy- Your little girl misses you!
my mom passed away 2 weeks ago from breast cancer. i am 18 years old so yea im still young. i miss her very much, she was my best friend. i feel very lost without her. but i kno that i have to stay strong and be the woman she wanted me to be. but it is still hard. i am planning to do the cancer run in NY in october because…
Anyone else with a child who is very quiet about it?
DH and I have 3 children, ages 23, 20 and 11, all still at home. The night I was diagnosed (1/13/11)we talked with the boys (2 oldest) who responded with some questions and have continued to at least once in awhile ask questions or make comments. However our 11 y/o DD says nothing at all unless she is asked. And even when…
Need some positivity
I was diagnosed with a malignant phyllodes tumor back in September. I don't expect most of you to know what that is because it's almost unheard of and most Oncologists have never seen one. I had a couple surgeries and then started intensive chemotherapy in November. I was supposed to complete 6 months of chemotherapy (6…
Which is better silicone or saline?
Currently I have tissue expanders. April is surgery to get my implants. My insurance doesn't want to pay for silicone. Regular MRI's are needed to detect leaks,but many wont cover that. They feel it's not medically necessary. Help! What to do? I want as soft and natural as possible. I been told Silicone is the closest to…

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