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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2011

I am over the top tonight and just need some hugs!
I guess its normal, but since my diagnosis it doesn't take much to set me off and send my emotions "through the roof"! I am a teacher with 6 more weeks of school. I am starting chemo in the next couple of weeks (I will find out on Thursday the details). So I am facing several days off during these last several weeks. I…
When you said your feet hurt, what part of your foot hurt...top, side, bottom ???
On a previous posting, some of you said that your feet hurt. I am curious as to what part of the foot hurts. Was it the sole of your foot? Was it the ankle? Was it the top of your foot? Was it your heel? Was it the whole foot? Did it feel tingling? Or, did it just hurt? Reason for my question is that my right heel and…
Onco test results
I've had 3 onco tests with 3 different results.. Oncologists said different parts of the tumor can be different types of cancer. So now we are not sure whether hormone positive or negative, HER 2 positive or negative. One test even came back triple negative. Long story short, I've had a lumpectomy and radiation, no chemo.…
weather!
After a very long hot summmer in 2010, our country had a difficult winter too. Now the central and southern US are being attacked by vicious spring storms. Just wanted to check in with everyone to see that you're OK. There are terrible fires in Texas and N.M. too, due to drought conditions. Hope this finds everyone safe…
I know it's only a mammogram...but wondering if the bus might be free on Wednesday?
I'm over a year out of treatment, and have had 2 clean mammograms since then, but the "scanxiety" is still almost unbearable. Wondering if you all can come with me on Wednesday at 11:30 to calm my nerves and give me some moral support? I know some of you hate to get up early, so I made sure to make it later for you!…
Take Tamoxifen or Not? I am Torn! Please help : (
I have been on Tamoxifen for a little over a month and every day that I take it has been more upsetting to me. Although I do not have any side effects except for some mild hot flashes in the middle of the night and discharge that seems like alot to me. (no blood)....I really am questioning whether this is worth all the…
Shout out to MyTurnNow: Are you home safe and sound?
I remember our Betty Boop Lady had to fly to Oklahoma for a family funeral last week -- I hope flying without a compression sleeve worked out all right for you, that you and your family were able to find a little joy among the sadness, and that you were able to make it home safe and sound around all the treacherous weather…
'Stage 5' cancer
Anyone know what that is? There are 5 Stages (0, I, II, III, and IV) but as far as I know there is not a "Stage 5". Educate me. Susan
New to Cancer
I was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma Infiltrating Lobular Cancer Friday, April 15. Since I discovered this on my own, (mammograms do not identify this type most of the time), I have read everything I could find on the disease. I had little to no knowledge of any cancers, as it has never been an issue in my family. I had…
What to wear to work during the 7 weeks of radiation
Hi all. Starting radiation today and I'm just a little puzzled about what to wear if/when my skin starts to burn. I saw something about plain white t-shirts, which I bought. But having had a lumpectomy, I still have to hold up the breasts I have left! The radiation nurse said that anything constricting and rubbing the skin…
Hair Loss
Having been diagnosed with breast cancer 6 weeks ago, the losing of my hair was a hard thing to swallow! We as females think that our hair defines us. I decided that I would take matters into my own hands and shave it off. Having some kind of control really empowers you and not having to go through the emotional…
Mildred Pierce
Recently HBO ran a 5-part mini series called Mildred Pierce. It was based on a novel. A movie was originally done starring Joan Crawford. I thought the miniseries was very well done,but there definitely are a couple of things that would make interesting discussion board topics. Any watchers and any comments?
Fractured Dictionary - I think you will laugh!
Arbitrator ar-bi-tray-ter A cook that leaves Arby's for McDonalds. Avoidable uh-voy-duh-buhl What a bullfighter tries to do. Baloney buh-lo-nee Where some hemlines fall. Paradox par-uh-doks Two physicians. Parasites par-uh-sites- What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Polarize po-lur-ize What penguins see with.…
This board, 2 tech questions
I have noticed 2 things I cannot figure out about this board. 1. When new posts to a thread appear they are not always in date order. It will be like 4/10, 4/10, 4/9, 4/8, 4/11..... When I realized this I went back to some of my older threads and realized I had missed some responses. Why are they not in order? And 2.…
MRI on Monday
Saw my onco doc Wed. She ordered an MRI for me because of this ongoing pain and numbness in my upper back and neck! She says not to "worry" But we all know about the waiting "worry" game! Blessings my pink friends!
Xeloda side effects how to handle
I have been on Xeloda for about 2 weeks I am able to control the diarrhea. But what I want to know if there are any out here how they handle the side effects. I do not know what question to ask the Dr on Mon. My biggesto problem is the upset stomach like you have a good case of gas. Any suggestion.
Asexual - Not a Woman or a Man
I read a post by another poster who was having problems buying a bra, but what grabbed me most was her comment about sexuality. I had a mastectomy of the left breast in January. We talk about all kinds of things on this board, but I did not know how to approach the subject of sexuality. As a woman, it was hard losing my…
New here/introduction
Hi, I found this forum while searching for information on exercising with a chest port for chemotherapy. I was diagnosed in Feb. with invasive ductal breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy and just last week had a re-excision and also a port inserted. I will be starting chemo in a couple/few weeks once I'm recovered from the…
I think I am in denial and does it last this long?
Last Friday my rads onco relayed the news to me at my appointment with him that he and my onco had chatted earlier in the day, I was an intermediate oncotype and would be getting chemo. I wasn't expecting my oncotype back that quick so I was surprised to receive the news. Anyway, since about last Tuesday or so I have been…
Bad Day in the Bra Dept--I need some help
I decided I wanted to try again to get a bra to give a little lift and shape to my reconstructed breasts. I had bilateral mastectomy a year ago; reconstruction in December. The girls are misshapen with the typical horizontal scars, but also with some lumpy, bumpy areas. My original surgeon left lots of skin and tissue to…
survivor
I would like to know if anyone has had stage2 b/c with lymph node involvement with 4 rounds of (fec)4 rounds of taxotere and 33 rads has had any mets to any other parts of the body? and if so how long was it? and if not how long has it been since you had your treatments?
Charities
Hi everyone! My 20th birthday is coming up and I'm throwing a huge party of about 150 of my closest friends. I'm asking that in lieu of gifts, people bring cash or checks to make a donation to a breast cancer research charity of my choice. I am still trying to decide on one to have the donations go to! Does anyone know of…
Today is Mrs Gadget's Birthday!
Sending wishes your way for a GREAT day - and many more happy, healthy years to come! love, Jenny
Caring Bridge - a time saver
SInce I referenced my Caring Bridge website on another topic and some people were unfamiliar with the site I thought I would share the info. If you go to www.caringbridge.org you can create a website to share information with friends and family. It beats trying to call or email lots of people who keep saying "keep me…
Ladies - I challenge your chemo brains
In the Japanese original a haiku consists of three lines, which together contain a maximum of 17 syllables - approximately the dimension of a breath. The syllable distribution is 5-7-5. Rhymes dont play any role. It's easier than it sounds and I hope you will humor me. So here's what I came up with. Let's have fun with…
Did you have a chemo class? What exactly is it?
Just curious as I was told one of things I would be doing is going to a chemo class. I am wondering if there is a test, and if so and I don't pass, does that mean they'll withhold chemo? Just kidding there - wishful thinking! What did you do at your chemo class besides sign consents? Were others there or was it just you?…
Please share your wisdom with me if you had or are having chemo!
I would love to know your best advice in preparation for chemo (specifically I will be starting Taxotere/Cytoxan in about 2 to 4 weeks). I would like to know everything from buzzing hair to meal prep to what to purchase to help with side effects, and everything in between! Thanks! Nancy
Buzzed the hair
I had my second treatment of A/C Thursday and my hair starting coming out a little in strands on the way home. I decided to buzz it to ease the anxiety of seeing it fall out. My husband borrowed the neighbors clippers and went to town. He actually seemed to have fun doing it. I think it helped him be in control of the…
Health Tip! Joke
If you can't afford a doctor, go to an airport---you'll get a free x-ray and breast exam; and if you mention Al Qaeda, you'll get a free colonoscopy.
HILLBILLY VASECTOMY
After their 11th child, a hillbilly couple decided that was enough, as they could not afford a larger bed. So the husband went to his veterinarian and told him that he and his cousin didn't want to have any more children. The doctor told him that there was a procedure called a vasectomy that could fix the problem but that…

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