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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2011

hot flushes...help!
I am on 7th treatment of Taxol and Herceptin and I have begun to have hot flushes during the day, but worse at night. I have very small kids, so when they wake me, I have a hot flush immediatley, sweating...terrible. Has anyone experienced this with chemo? Do they go away......?
Blurry vision
Does anyone experience blurry vision? I started Tax/Cyt on 1 March and my eyes do not focus well enough to read for long. Does this side effect get worse with each treatment? Reading was my refuge; not any more.
Moopy's Birthday (Wed) Balloon Release
Our beloved Lisa's Birthday is Wednesday. What do you think about doing a balloon release at a certain time on that day? What would be the best time for everyone? This way each of us can send her a special message in or on the balloon(s). ♥ Cat
I did it I shaved the head!!!!!
Hair was coming out in clumps so sat my neighbors girls set up with her hair stylist after they closed to shave me. She let anyone that wanted to come bring whatever they wanted to drink etc. My 6 year old granddaughter cut my hair and my oldest daughter shaved my head then Jen finished it up and cut my wig. I was so okay…
Does unclear margins effect treatments?
After my first lumpectomy 3 weeks ago my margins were found to be unclear so I had a re-excision last week which was successful. I was just wondering if having unclear margins alone the first time would effect my treatment in any way? Thanks for being patient with me a newbie with tons of questions! Nancy
If you are stage 1, ER/PR+, HER- and need chemo, can you tell me the reason?
I will see my medical oncologist for the first time in about 2 weeks. My BS has prepared us for the possibility that chemo will be suggested. My diagnosis is IDC, stage 1, grade 3 and the tumor was a little over 1 cm. My 7 nodes removed were clean, however my margins weren't clear and I had a re-excision last week, making…
Anyone here with PCOS and need hormone therapy?
I am new here. My name is Nancy and I was diagnosed 2 months ago with IDC. I am glad to have found this board. Reading through some of the posts it is obvious that this is a very supportive group of BC survivors! I will be seeing my medical oncologist in a week or two for the first time. With a ER/PR+ tumor and being…
CHELATION therapy and Vitamin C/B super IV injections - After Chemo/radiation
Hello I had been doing a lots of research on line, but I was wondering if anybody have experience with "Supplementary" or "Natural" treatments that helps our body heal better DURING or AFTER Chemo & Radiation. Anybody have any experience with following? a) CHELATION Therapy - is used as a treatment for acute TOXIC METALS…
failed sterotactic biopsy
March 19, 2011 - 6:25pm failed sterotactic biopsy Well, the images were taken and the freezing was put in and then the red light appeared on the firing gun for the sample to be taken. Was told needle was too big and spot too small, now looking at excisional biopsy by surgeon. I can do this or wait and go for mammograms…
DCIS/Radiation Treatment
Has anyone diagnosed with DCIS, low Grade, stage O, clear margins, no history of breast cancer in the family ... opted not to have Radiation & Tomaxafen ?
Antidepressants and Breast Cancer
My doctors wanted me to take antidepressants soon after I was diagnosed.My family doctor precribed something but after going on line I was not able to take that with Tamoxifin.So back to the drawing board and got another antidepressant.My problem is I can't bring myself to take it.Not because of the side effects but…
Paxil experience?
What is anyone's experience with Paxil? Was it helpful? Side effects?
One week from today!!!!
...is the Northern CA CSN get together!!! I am so thrilled about the chance to meet some of the strongest, most inspiring women I know. And there are surprises in store!! If you can join us, please let me know so I can adjust the reservation. We are meeting at BJ's restaurant, Sacramento, at 11:30 on Sat March 26th. (I…
what a nightmare! im so lost!
my boyfriend larry of 9 years left on feb 21,2011 to go ice fishing he never came back home i got very concerned at dark and called the police, the next day they pulled him up from the water he drowned. we lived together, and his son and daughter called the police the same day as the funeral to have me removed from the…
Port put in yesterday (is it supose to be so sore in my neck?)
wow my neck is sore but where they put the pot isn't.Kinda weird to me sorta a little red this morning is that normal???? They have such trouble with my veins they had to use the ultrasound that the used for the port to insert it . They had to use it for my IV to get medication to me. I think I will love this port thing.…
Insurance Help!
No problems with insurance through chemo or surgery. BUT I just got a notice in the mail from the insurance company that the first almost 3700 of radiation, for scanning, plotting radiation and even for the first office visit has been denied because it was for "services which are considered by_________to be investigative…
Radiation Treatments
Anyone gone through Radiation with side effects of hot flashes, night sweats and headaches, facial hair? Thought this was over with when the treatment ended. It has been a week since last treatment and having these problems in the evening. Makes it hard to sleep. Anyone else have this problem?
Joke for Today
This is the true story of George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealing things. He immediately phoned the police, who asked "Is…
ANYBODY is with Breast Cancer is following "special" diet ???
Hi ladies; I would like to ask if anybody with BC is following a "Special" diet ? I am 37 y/o and this is devastating chapter in my life. I am recovering from surgery which I had on Valentine's day 2011 - Lumpectomy, Centennial note & 14 lymphs removed. Currently I am not on any medication yet but waiting for Chemo &…
Pets are therapy.
I wanted to add a post for anyone who wants to share a pet story to lift our spirits. So, all you pet lovers out there....you are all better writers than me.... To begin, I have a poodle and 3 cats. One cat is my daughter's and will move to live with her, but I actually believe that my pets have been therapy to me. They…
Bone Scan Results
Had a bone scan done on Monday, and just got a call from the oncologist saying there were no signs of cancer. Yippee! Now, off to see the orthopedic surgeon to see what is causing the pain in my hip. This will be like the last time....hoping for a hip replacement instead of cancer (before it was hoping for a bone spur…
Got rid of the curls!
It's been 10 months now since my last chemo and I finally decided the curls just weren't me so I got them cut off today. My hair is really short now but I like it much better than the ugly frizzy curls I had. I feel like I finally took a step towards taking my life back and it feels wonderful!!! Now I'm going to enjoy…
HER2
I found out yesterday that I am HER 2 positive. So I now know I will be going for chemo. For those of you who have been HER 2 positive, did you have other chemo besides Herceptin? I know if you have chemo your hair ususlly falls out. I was not sure if this was true for Herceptin. I kind of suspect I will be having more…
i got an answer
I saw my PS about my implants falling and he said that it happens sometimes, the fold in the breast in difficult to get sometimes. It can also depend on your skin. He said my implants were the correct size, they just fell. On Wednesday, I will be having the very painful surgery. They will go in through the scar and remove…
Could This Be a New Miracle Invention?
Hi my lovely ladies! My sister, who spends a lot of her time doing research online, found this great link I wanted to share with all of you. Some of you have probably already heard of this, but for those who haven't, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gH2zjTfojo I think it's a step forward. What do you think? If…
Reconstruction or no
I would love to hear some opinions! Several women have urged me to go for reconstruction after my mastectomy. They say it's for comfort and cooler than dealing with prosthetics. A couple others say don't do it because it can mask a recurrance. I'm scheduled to meet with my plastic surgeon next week and would love to hear…
Gotta laugh sometimes
I got a letter from insurance, they couldn't process my claim for a wig because the invoice and prescription didn't state if this was an inpatient service. I called my insurance company, took 3 transfers 30 minutes of explaining that I did not go to a hospital or emergency room to purchase a wig. Finally the claims rep had…
Just venting...
I don't even want to complain...but I need to get this off my chest (haha)...after my 3rd chemo treatment we moved from TX to KY. I had to find all new doctors. Now it looks like we are heading to IA. I had just scheduled my reconstruction and will have to start all over finding a new plastic surgeon (and an onc). OK, I'm…
First Gyn exam since starting Tamoxifen
Tuesday 3/22 is my first gyn exam since starting Tamoxifen in August. What kind of gyn changes have any of you experienced with Tamoxifen? The dr said I would most likely have a biopsy to check my uterus. I can't remember (surprise..)the name of the procedure. I have not noticed any changes yet from the meds. I haven't had…
I haven't disappeared
I haven't quit the MB, just in a long stretch of working. Worked yesterday and work again tomorrow. I'll try to check in when I can, but I start a second job on Monday. I'm not leaving the unit that I love just going to work a little extra at my last hospital on an as needed basis (because they begged me). Anyway,…

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