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Archives for July 2011

PHYLLODES TUMOR
Am heading for a mastectomy Friday. I'm told this is so rare there isn't much out there about it. Not to worried about the operation I just want to find survivors. Please let me know if there is anyone out there with this type of breast cancer and how does the future look?
2nd Ultrasound for Cysts in 6 months .... Why
This past Jan had mamogram, followed up with a mag view on both breasts and an ultrasound on left breast. Diagnosed with Stage I cancer in right breast - treated with lumpectomy and radiation. Told left breast has a group of cysts and I should return in six months for another ultrasound. Since my six months is upon me I've…
Boppy of 4 out of surgery
I just heard from Janices daughter. She is out of surgery. The family has not been able to see her yet, but her daughter said the surgery went well. I will continue to update you as I get the updates.
GREAT news - some not so good news but not BAD
Last week after my 6 month exam with my PA, I had a bone density scan and a nuclear bone scan. The GREAT news is there is no signs of mets! The 'not so good' is that there is significant change/evidence that I now have osteoporsis - not surprising considering my family history and all the chemo/rads/Femara. So - since…
Boppy of 4 surgery has begun
I just wanted to let everyone know that Janices surgery has started. I will post updates as I get them from her daughter.
Her2 positive
Hi everyone...I was wondering if anyone here is Her2 positive and how that has effected your treatment? I am actually tripple positive. I have my first oncologist consultation on the 14th to discuss the chemo etc.My surgeon said I will have 4 chemo treatments and she thinks they will be 3 weeks apart. I have read about…
curious about menstrual cycle resuming after chemo
hi, hope everyone is in the best of spirits considering what everyone is going through. I wrote a while back whining about my gynecological issues. Well, I feel I have been having some sort of hormonal cycle for a few months now although I have not had my menses until a couple of days ago since when I have had an extremely…
Pre-Menopausal post chemo?
Hi all, any experience you all may have on this subject is very much appreciated. I was 40 when I started chemo and it put me into "chemopause". I finished my chemo last August and am now told by my oncologist that I am pre-menopausal again, but I have yet to get my period. Has anyone else experienced this? Does your…
My port was put in today
I'm so happy the port placement is done. I was able to read many post here that helped to calm my fears about the procedure. I hope to start my chemo rounds soon. With the stories here I know I will have lots of support during my journey, as I'm not alone. Constance
Update with question
Sorry i havent beenon in a few weeks, i have one more Taxol treatment left. I meet with the doc. today and asked all the normal Questions like, whens the Pet Scan,MRI and the one we all dont want to ask, What if the cancers not gone? The Pet Scan is on the 27th, no more MRI or now, due to the amount of radiation ( im like…
I start my chemo next week...
Greetings pink sisters, newbie here. I wanted to say hi to the group and jump right in. Lumpectomy, Her2+ ,sentinel nodes 0/5, port in, and ready (or not?) for chemo 7-11. Worrying myself sick....hair loss, nausea, weakness, etc. Peeped in the chemo room door, and freaked out. I don't know if I can do this. Been thru the…
Today is MMontero38's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LILI HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true today & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
Marriage problems
Ok, so I've been married for 20 yrs and have 2 teenagers (1 boy, 1 girl). My marriage has been pretty good over the years however I feel like it went downhill after my BC diagnosis in 2010. Initially, my husband didn't want to tell ANYONE. To this day, he has not told anyone at his work nor some of his friends. He did go…
Something funny
Go to youtube.com and put in the search area: Two dogs dining in a busy restaurant Pure fun, especially if you're a dog lover, Judy
depressed: aniti-depressent and tamoxifen
Did you know that there are alot of common antidepressents that stop or alter the way tamoxifen works. Proaz is one of them. I found this info on the internet after 5 months of being on both. I had to tell my oncologist. She switched my prozac to effexor. Has anyone else gotten depressed and need to take medication.
Soon having a double masectomy, possibly reconstruction, and very scared and confused about it all.
I am a newbie here. I am facing soon a double masectomy, according to the first surgeon I have seen. Going for a second opinion soon. I already went through a lumpectomy last year, actually in June. Already , not even a year later, I am having issues. I am scared I will feel so different about myself. I also just finished…
flying or driving for lymph edema
I have a question regarding lymph edema. I have a little time before going back to work so I want to visit my daughter in Colorado. As far as LE, would flying for 2 hours or driving for 18 hours cause more risk? It would be 2 days to drive. I have had a little trouble with swelling but not much. I wasn't going to fly til…
Sudden swelling and pain in the breast
I finished chemo 2/1/11. Had a lumpectomy on 3/2/11. And finished radiation 6/8/11. My breast was starting to soften up a little and not hurt a as the weeks wore on. But this weekend, I noticed swelling and hardness all over. Is is normal for the breast to swell and harden off and on? Anyone else experience this? I am…
in case you are interested
Hi I have been here since 2009, when I was diagnosed with my second breast cancer. This is not what I am referring to when I said you might be interested BTW LOL. anyway, I am an RN and pretty reserved by nature so i dont believe everything I read, but i have received my second copy of "Cure" magazine which is free to…
Today is TinaBug's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TINA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! You are very special & you deserve the best-wishing you a day/year filled with love & happiness! ♥ Cat
good medical practice, but now I am scared
repeated UTIs-- and having a CT scan this week!! They didn't even request an ultrasound, or something that seems less serious.
Planes, trains, and automobiles....
The day is upon us, it's time for the switch.... Everything's done, and ready to go.... I'm dancing!!! Hugs, Kathi
Sorta New
Hi Everyone, I have truly enjoyed reading the encouraging words you all have posted. I was diagnosed last October with stage 1 invasive estrogen positive. I had a lumpectomy and no lymp nodes were found positive. I had radiation called mammo-site twice a day for 1 week, and put on Tamoxifen. I feel terrible on this…
Having bi-lateral mastectomy July 14, 2011
I was diagnosed with Infiltrating Lobular Carcinoma in right breast on June 11th. I have decided to have bi-lateral with expander for reconstruction surgery. I am having my good days and bad days. Is this normal? I know this is the best option for me, but I am still very scared. I am 64 and had breast reduction done in the…
feel like half a woman
I had my left mastectomy on June 24th.. I look down at my body when I am in the shower and I feel like I am half a woman... My man that has been with me for almost 4 years now and through this with me for two years says he loves me with or without breast.. but he does not understand how it is with us women...men judge us…
Cachexia - body degradation/starvation due to cancer.
has anyone delt with cachexia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cachexia, and has something useful to share about it. How often does a cancer completely starve a person. It's horrible to watch, but something my Mother is experiencing. What can be done?
just starting!
I am learning as I go along with all of this. One day I went in for a mammogram and the next like normal I am being called back for an ultrasound, then biopsy, sure enough the very beginning stages of ductal carcenoma. My Gyno set up an appt. with a surgeon where he sent me to a plastic surgeon. Had an MRI for the…
just starting!
I am learning as I go along with all of this. One day I went in for a mammogram and the next like normal I am being called back for an ultrasound, then biopsy, sure enough the very beginning stages of ductal carcenoma. My Gyno set up an appt. with a surgeon where he sent me to a plastic surgeon. Had an MRI for the…
just starting!
I am learning as I go along with all of this. One day I went in for a mammogram and the next like normal I am being called back for an ultrasound, then biopsy, sure enough the very beginning stages of ductal carcenoma. My Gyno set up an appt. with a surgeon where he sent me to a plastic surgeon. Had an MRI for the…
just starting!
I am learning as I go along with all of this. One day I went in for a mammogram and the next like normal I am being called back for an ultrasound, then biopsy, sure enough the very beginning stages of ductal carcenoma. My Gyno set up an appt. with a surgeon where he sent me to a plastic surgeon. Had an MRI for the…

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