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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2011

SoCal lecture
Mark your calendar for the next Insights Into Cancer lecture on May 10, 2011: Evolving Insights into the Rational Treatment of Breast Cancer 2011- Sara Hurvitz, MD, UCLA Assistant Professor, medical oncologist and leader of the UCLA breast cancer clinical research program discusses important changes in our understanding of…
a funny for all the teachers
According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of…
still get sore throats and UTIs !!
Amazing, but with all we deal with I feel grateful to have a bacterial infection in my throat and a urinary tract infection going into kidneys --both at the same time. It really is one's perspective, because I thank God they are not talking about a cancer.
Four rounds of chemo, will I need a VAP?
Hi there, I got diagnosed with BC early March, and am just going through fertility preserving treatment (I am under 30 years old). My chemotherapy will probably start as soon as my eggs are taken out next week. I just learned about the VAP. I have not met with my medical oncologist to ask about it, but I was wondering if…
angiosarcoma of the breast
I was diagnosed with angiosarcoma of the breast 2008, I was told this is a rare cancer. This type of cancer has a high mortality rate, Iam looking for more information. please help. So far the information i have gathered is that this cancer is very aggressive. It is from exposure to radiation and toxins such as vinyl…
>>>.>which is better every 2 weeks or every 3 weeks for Chemo<<<<<<<<
Wow i had my second chemo after only 2 weeks and i am so sick it is day 5 and still can't eat or get around. They were going to do me every 3 weeks and changed there mind I think I need to go 3 so I have time to get strong 2 weeks has been rough on me in so many ways yuk my stomach is so bad........
Radiation burns
Does anyone know if it's okay to put an ice pack on breast area that is receiving radiation? I have had 8 sessions of rads on my left breast and today it began burning and hurting. I am wearing the men's undershirt inside out and am putting the cream on they gave me (alta lite) but it is really bothering me. Any ideas…
confused
Hello, This is all new to me so please excuse any errors...I was diagnosed with Stage 11A invasive ductal carcinoma almost 2 months ago with no lymph node involvement. Had a lumpectomy on March 18th in which they removed 2 malignant tumors, one was 2.2cm the other .8. I was originally scheduled to start a 4 session 12 week…
Today is Karen 0423's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with many happy suprises and surrounded by all those you love! -Jenny
Mastectomy this Tuesday
I am usually so strong. Was a single parent raised 2 boys.....had a very difficult job and managed to excel in it. I am a musician performed in front of many people and mostly for charity. Was in the WTC on 9-11 I am 52 and going through my changes and now BC.... I don't know how to gather the strength to get me to the…
I was surprised at what my MO said!
Yesterday DH and I talked with my MO about my upcoming T/C, which I start this coming Friday. He is well respected in the community and has been a MO here for many years. He has an excellent bedside manner. However I have read on the internet, in books and have heard from a couple of others that it is important to take the…
When it rains, it sprinkles...
My daughter (sigh) is going for her first mammo next Friday. The GYN found an abnormality...and some discharge...sigh... I would appreciate a prayer for her, if you could spare it...I'm worried it's the beast trying yet another way to break my spirit... GO AWAY, beast, GO AWAY!!!!! Hugs, Kathi
Hospital update
I was in the hospital from Monday until last nite. They did a MRI last friday and found a tumor on my brain. The tumor is 2 inches and causing me some pressure which is causing a lot of nauseau. Hopefully, I am in a good place right now and they are doing everything they can to help me, I cannot express how wonderful my…
Spiral Growth
was the theme for the Women's Retreat that I attended 2 weekends ago at Ft. Meade (SD) VA. There is s much that I'd like to say about it that I don't really know where to start. These Retreats have been done semi-annualy since in the early/mid 1990's (I think this year is the 17th year.) (If I remember right the first one…
This is where I needed to be right now
My heart is with Joe & Lisa this morning as she is laid to rest. This is where I felt I had to be right now. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and our family as well. Love & Hugs Rest in Peace my Friend. Kathy
Premarin Lawsuit
I was in another room so didn't get the location or anything else.But on our news a couple days ago a lady was suing the company that makes Premarin for causing her breast cancer.As women go through the change they are prescribed this as we all know.I am sure many on here have taken it or another pill for problems they had…
just home from hospital
I was admitted to the hospial on Monday. I had an MRI done on Friday and they found a tumor on my brain, about 2 inches, so they admitted me on Monday morning and i got home last nite. I seem to be functioning ok today, and i am not in much pain. some head ache pain but it is bearable and my brain seems to be functioning…
Today is Sherria49's Birthday!
Sending Happy Birthday wishes your way! Hope your day is filled with love all around you! -Jenny
June 11th Niagara Falls area reunion
Well, it's not really a reunion, because most of us have never met. But, a few of us are planning to get together for either dinner or a late lunch. I'm thinking that a late lunch might be better, so if you want to make it a day trip, you could. Also, it could be a great time to get away for the weekend and do some…
Start chemo next Friday!
We saw the MO today and I learned I will be starting chemo next Friday (4/29 - T/C). On one hand I am relieved to be starting so I can get this behind me. I was diagnosed in mid January so it seems like everything has taken so long. On the other hand, I am pretty nervous about the whole thing. DH will be with me on…
First T-Storm of the year for us -
dogs are going 'nuts'! I know that there are so many who already hae been inpacted horibly and my prayers have been and are with them! Our time for 'bad' weather (well T-storms - blizzards are common for us.) is later than many. Please take a minute or 2 to remember all who are in the areas impacted by T-storms. Susan
OT - Recipe swap from last fall? winter?
I can't remember who posted the Stuffed Peper Soup, But thank you, thank you, thank you! As you may or may not know, it's snowing here again today - no accumulation, but - sheesh! Snow! Again! So I made the soup, and oh my goodness - yum! Maybe we should start another with warmer weather in mind. Sue
Reconstruction and Radiation
Hi everyone, My name is Lorrie and I am new to the board. This past October I was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. I had a very large (7 c.m.) tumor in my left breast, nothing in my lymph nodes and a healthy right breast. November, December and early January I underwent chemo to shrink my tumor and Feb. 28th I…
Abscess at site of lymph node removal
So, at one week post-chemo, I was admitted to the hospital with a high fever and an apparent staph infection which caused an abscess to form at the site under my arm where 11 lymph nodes were removed. I had the minor procedure done, it drained, closed, and I am still on preventive antibiotics. Well, now (3 weeks later) the…
2nd treatment WOW ...Head has sore spots ouch.....
I just had my second chemo trearment I am sicker this time then the first time. I would have thought that the second one would be a bit better sence your body has had the shock of the first one.. My head has sore spots can't even touch my hairs is falling out now to sore to shave does anyone have any suggestions. Trouble…
Boston/ Mass girls or anyone else interested.
Hello, Beth Israel Deaconess medical center Is having a Day of celebration On May 22nd. speakers, workshops, silent auctions, food. all free. Hester Hill Schnipper author of After Breast Cancer will be there as she organizes it. There are discusions on different kinds of cancers, parenting, nutrition, exersize,…
Switched off of Femara
Hi everyone, well I finally figured out that all my joint pains had nothing to do with anything I have been doing during the day and I had enough, so I went to see my Oncologist. He said is was a side of effect of Femara so he told me to take a break for a week and he switched my to another med called Aromasin. Im going to…
Thursday AM check-in
Good morning, ladies! Whatever on earth gave me the idea of letting you hang around with Sister Pauline? I'm in my hotel room now, enjoying the comparative peace and quiet before we hit the road. Moopy is with me too, no doubt rolling her eyes in heaven because the hotel room we're in overlooks a busy railroad line. Even…
What to expect
My Mom was diagnosed with Stage I left breast mammary/ductal ca in 2010. Opted for lumpectomy, XRT, and Femara since it was a small lesion (1.2-cm). Almost a year to the date, her cancer has come back in same area but much bigger--2-cm. ER -, PR +, HER2/neu ??--same as last year. She had a left simple mastectomy and will…
My father left this world, I will miss him
My dad passed away April 13. He was a wonderful guy. All loved him. I will miss him so much. As he lay in the hospital bed during his last days, he wanted to make sure that we all would be ok. The end of his life, and he was concerned more about us than himself. The last words he said to me were, "thank you for taking care…

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