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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2011

Fear of Cancer Coming Back
I have been doing well since I finished chemo and radiation several months ago. My hair has grown back well. I occasionally have mental freezes, but other than that, I can't complain at all. I have found, though, that I still fixate on the cancer sometimes and worry about it coming back. When I wake up in the middle of the…
4 days post mastecomy
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to touch base and let ya'll know that I am doing well. Thank You so very much for your prayers, hugs, and positive energy. The surgery went well and as you all already know I did come home the same day :) My husband and my Mom have been taking excellent care of me and I don't know what I would do…
Commencing chemo on May 2 (4 x rounds of TC) - nervous!!
Hi everyone: I love these discussion boards and am excited to be a part of such an amazing group. I am commencing my chemo on Monday: 4 x rounds of TC - it will all be over by 4th July. I have a couple of questions and am reaching out to you, my new sisters, for some advice: 1. I understand that my hair will fall out, on…
Taxol question
Itching / burning sensation - how do you get this under control? I take a benadryl or hop in the shower. But it often comes back. Also, the benadryl makes me whoosie? Thanks
Snow Again!
April 30th and woke up to about 6 inches of new snow..... is anyone having spring this year?
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Fans - Any memorable moments?
I have 4: 1. watching the brothers entering the church with their Diana smiles 2. Harry looking back at Kate as she walked down the aisle and whispering to Will "she looks great" or at least that is what I thought he said 3. Will looking over at Kate for the first time and telling her she looked Beautiful 4. Kate and…
problem post mastectomy
good day i had a double mastectomy 3 weeks ago but with me left breast i had to keep the drain in for 2.5 weeks. I finally had it taken out but i woke up yesterday with it red and hard. my surgeon was in the OR all day yesterday and couldn't see me. has anyone had this happen to them? thanks -Marilyn
Little Neulasta survey, how many hours or days.....
How many hours or days did it take for you to experience the bone and joint pain? I have heard everything from 8 hours to 3 days, so I am just wondering what the norm is. I am getting the shot on Sunday morning and plan to go to church with my family if I am up to it. Second, how severe was your pain? I realize everyone…
1 chemo down, 3 to go!
My first chemo today (Friday) went well and I'm relieved that it's over. I am feeling pretty good tonight thanks to the anti-nausea meds and the steroids, though since 9 PM I have wanted to consume everything in sight, and everything out of sight as well! I have been warned of the crash coming probably Sunday or Monday…
Komen walk tomorrow morning :)
Just wanted you all to know that I'm walking for all of you, and for my mom, and for my daughters, tomorrow morning in the Susan G. Komen race for the cure. We're expecting a warm, sunny day. One of my best friends, Carrie, is walking with me, and another girlfriend of mine and her mother are walking with us too. I'll…
May 24 - Minneapolis here I come!
Just checked the mail and had the notification of my appt. with the PS at Minneapolis VA about recon.. Well actually as it's about 600 miles from here (according to Google Earth) so I'll drive over the day before as the appt. is at noon that day. I really don't know rather or not I want to do recon or with the lymphedema…
Finished Chemo! Couldn't have done it without you.
I don't post often because chemo hit me pretty hard. I just finished 4 A/C and 4 Taxol dense dose. My fingernails are purple, no hair anywhere - not even eyelashes, very few red cells just to name a few side effects BUT I DID IT. I don't know how I could have done it without reading all the tips about drinking water, what…
medical bills
Wow, this is really shocking to see all these bills come rolling in!! Can I ask what everyone did once yours started? How did you find the money to pay all of them? Did you get payment plans? What did you do? Is there any help out there? The woman from the ACS said something about financial help but I was still reeling…
Leuprolide's effect on chemotherapy's ability to kill cancer-cells? References to research greatly
Hi everyone! Today I must decide if I should start taking Luprolide (brand-name Lupron) while I am on my chemo. Does anyone know of research papers in this area? I found a quote on breastcancer.org, http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/fert_preg_adopt/fertility/chemotherapy.jsp, saying that: "Ovarian function can be…
NHL Survivor here but since treatments breasts are too sore for mammograms, anyone else? Found a ly
I have been unable to have mammograms since I first was diagnosed with NHL 23 years ago. Went through regular chemo and radiation for the lymphoma and then 2 years later a bone marrow transplant and total body radiation and since that first mammogram before the trist treatments have only been able to have breast…
Anyone else?
I am interested if there any others out there sick of going to doctors? For years my doctors must have thought I was wacko always something the matter with me and that was for years before actually having my stage 3 diagnosis at 36. After years of trying to regain the quality to my life I finally was able to quit going to…
Feeling a little 'Frankensteinish"
Is that even a word? Well it is now! I had my revision surgery last Friday and had my follow up appt yesterday. This is a HUGE success, everything looks amazing and I'm SO pleased. I got my drain tubes out (YAY) and also got to shower today (What a relief) After my shower, I removed the dressings and KABAM! WOW! ZOWIE!! I…
Shout out to your favorite Doctor
When I started my BC journey back in October, I've been placed under the care of some very professional and caring doctors. Although I wouldn't trade any of them for another there is one doctor who had the ability to make me laugh all the time in those exam rooms. Dr. James Zasuly, my plastic surgeon is such a goof, of…
Ooops-Tomorrow is WinSomeBulldog's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY WSBD HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat **So sorry-I was at looking at the wrong day on the calendar.
Un-wanted Attention - How to handle?
Good morning my sisters -- I hope you're ALL doing well. Today I go in for my third treatment. I wanted to write about an important topic. I think some - if not most - of you have gone through. When I was diagnosed, I only told a few people. I didn't want everyone to know. Wanted to keep it quiet so that I can save all my…
Shout out to those in the path of the recent tornadoes
Concerned for our sister's who are in the path of these storms, praying for you all and wishing you all well. If you can come on and let us know you are okay. Hugs and Prayers, RE
Revlon Run/Walk May 7th
To my So Cal pink sisters, I will NOT be in attendance at the Memorial Coliseum as I have another commitment. For those of you on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105902542828730 a wee bit more information and encouragement from the local ABC affiliate. Happy running/walking/volunteering.
Ok why can I not figure this site out??
I have been posting for about a month and I can not figure out when some one posts to my thread or if someone replies to me unless I hunt for it and open it up. Is that how it is?? I have chemo brain and cam not remember every place I post stuff and I want to go back where I have posted but can't find things, they move…
OT - So, the oldies station was on
as it almost always is in my car. Worked half a day, ran up to help my Mom, shopped, cooked, eetc. Then ran about 10 errands for myself. It has been very warm here, but with wicked thunderstorms & tornado watches (a few touched down) but certainly not on the scale that the rest of the country has seen. Anyway, it's a…
I'm quite discouraged in my weight loss journey.
My gyn suggested a weight loss plan his wife did last year with fantastic results. I see him tomorrow and I'm afraid I've only lost 2-3 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. I can eat protein and veggies and EAS (protein) drinks. The Prozac doesn't seem to be helping my awful hotflashes either. I've been drenched several times this week.…
The wheels of the bus go round and round...!
And continues to deliver good news and pink sisters!! My mammo and ultrasound were FINE!!! Thank God and thank you "sisters" for your prayers, concern and good wishes....I was more apprehensive than normal...I have been having "issues" and was really on edge...long story..but I have what's called Costochronditis, dx two…
port
Still learning about how to use thiz site. I had a Power Port put in yesterday, is is normal to still be really Sore?
yearly exam?
now that I have no breasts, does this mean I can't get breast cancer again? I had a double mastectomy and all the lymph nodes removed. so when I go for my "yearly" exam, can I skip the breast exam?
out of my control
I live in an apartment complex with only one road. When you follow it about a block to the main road, you can turn either left or right. BUT...flooding in both directions has the road barricaded. All of the residents are either stuck in or stuck out of our homes. I am one who is "stuck in", so for the first time in 14…
saw topic -can find now
I saw a post about going back to surgeon (does breast exam etc) I have not seen mine since 1 wk post op. I go to gyno, MO and RO and all do breast exams etc. I went to general surgeon (I never knew such a thing as specialized dr in breast until I started reading posts here. Denise

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