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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2011

Field cancerization
The following might be a bit too technical; however, it supports the benefits of making lifestyle changes after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Surgery can completely remove the primary tumor. When no changes are made in the environment that grew cancer in the first place, then another cancer can sprout up like a weed. Even…
Do you have a port? Please tell me about it!
I am not sure what to ask, but mostly I guess, if you do, are you glad you got it? Has it caused you any problems? Does it make the chemo sessions painless? Anything else I should know? I really appreciate the wisdom of you experienced ladies (and men) on this board! Thanks! Nancy
Looks like the chemo man cometh!
I had a routine consultation with the rads onco today and wasn't expecting my Oncotype score back until the 19th, when we were to meet with the MO. I got the wind knocked out of me when we learned the pathology was back already, they had conferred and he gave me the news. My score was in the solid intermediate range,…
cancer and feeling isolated
I have come to these boards because I am having trouble handling some of the emotional aspects of having breast cancer. I have a loving, supportive partner and I feel so lucky, but with family and friends, I am having a tough time. Right now I am dealing with post chemo neuropathy, my hair is gone, my toenails are falling…
RAD GRAD
I did it!! 33 treatments of radiation, I got to ring a bell:)it was bitter sweet so glad to be thru with that, I got a really good tan.I haven't had a celebration yet but i was very happy today and i really want know how to act or feel next week not having to go. thank you ladies for helping me through this journey. I'm…
Yay! I just completed Chemo #6!
I'm so excited. I just finished Chemo #6 today. I was supposed to have it last week but my counts were very low. This week, they were high enough to do Chemo. When I go back on Monday for my Neulasta shot, they will take more blood to see if I need another transfusion. I'm sure I will need one within the next week or so,…
Need prayers for my son.
We were told today that because my son is type 0 blood type he will be waiting another 3 years for a kidney donor. It has been 2 years already and we never realized that the wait was so long. I was a match but then they discovered I had bc. He just turned 37 so he will be at least 40before he's off dialysis. I've been…
My niece auditioned for "The Big C"
and found out yesterday that she was hired! She is a senior in high school and today she is finding out all the details. The Big C will be airing its second season soon. Char
And now for your comic relief...
Who is NED? not joking, haha!!! I didn't have rads or chemo, so I'm guessing it's related to them? I've been hoping to figure this out on my own, but I'm clueless.
I have a question about your mental journey
I'm noticing a pattern in my life. When things go wrong (medically), I take on this guilt and sense of failure. I had two preemies - this brought out the worst guilt that I was somehow sub-mother material. I did everything by the book, my body just will not carry a pregnancy past 30 weeks, period. Nature. Now, with this bc…
Ice Mittens and Ice Footies to prevent Neuropathy?Anybody try these ?
I'm done with 4 rounds of AC with very few side effects(I took many supplements--didn't even need neulasta(SP?), but an now concerned with the TAXOL . I'll have it every week for 12 weeks. Onc says IT'S LOW DOSE AND WITH FEW SIDE EFFECTS, but I never know what to believe. So, a dental hygenist friend of mine who went thru…
Skin rash
Has anyone experienced a skin rash with chemo? I've been through 4 rounds of a/c and mine started gradually on my arms and chest as little red dots that were tender to the touch. They have gotten somewhat better but my legs are now COVERED in a bright red rash that seems to have become predominant after my first taxol…
your advice on post surgery arm pain
I had surgery in November and physical therapy helped me get most of my rotation, nerve issues back to functional. Since Chemo therapy, I have noticed lack of motion and pain that starts at bicep, through joints, and runs to fingers. I think it is tight nerves. Could it be lymphodemia starting up? I have no swelling, yet.…
Remembering our Pink Sister, Heidijez - today was her Birthday!
Remembering our dear sister, who passed on 12/30/10 - keeping her loved ones in prayers and holding them in gentle love today - celebrating her life and wishing her family and friends wonderful memories and peace. -Jenny
Risk for BC
Hi All, I have never posted on your board, but do follow you all very often. I spend most of my time on the lymphoma board and a little time on the head/neck and thyroid boards. My concern is risk. My sister had BC at age 41 and I also have an Aunt with BC. Since I have two different cancers, does that increase my risk. I…
Remember we are all different!
PLEASE! Remember when you say what your experiences have been that they are just that- your experiences! Not fact for others. Does not mean that will happen with/for other. Nobody has gone through what I have - can some else (or I) offer my experiences you betcha but that doesn't mean that anyone else will live through…
OT - A very long day
Work has been rough, a new huge difficult computer program started today. We have been training for weeks, a dozen programmers from that company came to help us 'go live'. So many things went wrong, we had to keep 'adjusting'. Everything I learned seems to have to be revamped, so at the end of the day I'm not sure which…
Bone/Joint Pain with Taxatere/Cytoxin
Hi Everyone----Had my first chemo this past MOnday and woke up today with the worst body pain.....feels like arthritis magnified by 20! Does anyone know how long this feeling lasts, and what can I do in the meantime to help the pain? I was told not to take Ibuprofen or Advil, only Tylenol, which does not cut the pain. What…
Tips to start eating AGAIN a year+ out!
During Chemo - I lost all appetite - came back and I actully gained back about 10 lbs of what I had lost (45 lbs) about 2 months ago. Well - it's over a year since Chemo but I'm back to no appetite (can't have lost much as same jeans still fit). Thoughts/Ideas! Hubby is getting upset but then he saw my Mother (they were…
posted photo from today's Cypress Cynthia lunch
Oh my. I got to meet Cypress Cynthia and her three wonderful sisters plus KathiM. I'm not leaving out VickiSam -- this was our third get-together and now we're friends:) It was a lovely lunch and I've posted the one picture I took on my expressions page. Somehow we got to talking instead of picture taking! xoxo Victoria
Lymphedema Questions?
I know there are several of you out there who have lymphedema and I have some questions. How long after having your nodes removed did you get it? How many nodes did you have removed? Are women with more nodes removed at a greater risk of lymphedema? I remember a physical therapist saying that she generally sees it appear…
Doctor appt this am
AFter 4+ yrs no period (age 51) about 3 mths ago I started..saw gyno for test/ biospy all ok then oncolo all ok...then bleeding started up again...called oncolo-she said go to gyno-so back to gyno...same procedure today...says all looks good (no cancer etc) so assuming side effect of tamox...which I have been taken off…
What were the first words out of your mouth after getting diagnosed?
Just curious! Mine were; But I am not done! Hugs, Ayse
Being Deported Tomorrow!
I am doing it at the surgery center using a local. I am a little nervous that local meds burns like crazy. Did anyone have to have two cuts? I was told it depends on how mush scar tissue is in the neck. I feel like I am losing my security. But I know it is a good thing. Think of me at 10:30 tomorrow I will keep you all…
Lingering chemo side effects. depression. blah and pfft....update
I wanted to post an update on here, I haven't been on much lately. I'm depressed, Tim's working non-stop at the shop just so we can stay above water financially, and I'm still having really bad joint pain. Thankfully it's now just in my hands and hips but it seems to be getting worse there. I have a follow up appointment…
If You Could Turn Back Time
If you could turn back time to the beginning of your breast cancer journey is there anything you would do differently if given the chance? Would you get a lumpectomy rather than a mastectomy? Forgo a particular treatment? Exercise more? Opt for a different type of reconstruction? Etc. Just wondering how you ladies feel and…
wow I had my first chemo on monday and...............
I have such ringing in my ears and such a headache is this normal. And please tell me I will get some of my energy back. I am so tired....and yahooo finally had a BM today I hone TMI lol.........drinking gallons of water tho throut a little sore when I first wakr up from a nap so far vanilla yogart taste good not much else…
Now it's my knee!
It's always something, isn't it? Now my right knee is so messed up I can't even walk on it or straighten it out! Anybody else having knee issues? Dee
Shout out to Aortus - Just want to share this with you all.
I woke up the other morning feeling pretty bad. Let me explain. Thinking I new what I was doing I got on my husbands computer to remove some junk he had on there. Well I screwed up his computer soooo bad it went into the geek squad. $200 later we got it back. I felt terrible. I was on my own computer (like I have not done…
Wig or hats?
I am not 100% sure I'll need chemo yet but my oncologist already told DH and I that if my oncotype comes back in the intermediate or high range he will be strongly recommending it. The type he will recommend does cause hair loss. I am hoping I won't need it at all, but if I do I am trying to prepare myself for that the…

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