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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2011

Gallstone Saga Update
Doctor appt. Update: Okay folks here is the current scoop, my surgeon says the gallbladder must come out and he is going to try to do it sometime next week. He too said he cannot definitively tell me it is not cancer until it is out and tested and ye olde lab. He did tell me it is rare to have gallbladder cancer that it is…
Kari...Laurissa..
Just wanted you two to know, we're " with you"....perhaps not physically, but in spirit and wishing you better days.... Post when you're up to it to keep us posted....we care.. Hugs, Nancy
Tomorrow's the day the "games" begin...:(
New treatment plan starts tomorrow.....Xeloda twice a day and radiation once a day, ...both for 6 weeks....now....aren't I going to be a real peach to live with? I feel so bad for my sweet husband....At least my kids and grands won't have to be around me on a daily basis! I see me turning into a real bi@@h.......but if…
Just Wondering... Suggestions for Appreciation Gifts
My last chemo is next Wed... I am sooo Grateful and Appreciative of the attention and caring service I received from my Oncologist and the lab staff. I would love to take them a special treat next week. Have any of you given appreciation gifts? Is so, I love suggestions... Or is this out of line. Thanks for All of your…
Breast Center
I had the run around with my doctor about doing a excisional biospy then he said he knew nothing about it.Well why would I be in the office if I wasn't called for a consultation for that. He was changing to a needle biopsy suddenly.Called the breast center and that nurse is on it and told me what to do. So phone calls from…
Treatment plans, Side Effects, you Kindreds know, the usual!!!
I have had trouble being able to get onto the boards~ not sure why! No other site is so problematic and thus discouraging! Today I was able to, so I will let the Kindreds know what's happening with me on my journey. A week ago I started Zometa infusions and Faslodex injections..and of course I had to get all of the listed…
Breast Cancer Patient Denied Medicaid Coverage Because He's not a Woman
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/breast-cancer-patient-denied-medicaid-coverage-man/story?id=14241171 I saw this article today and thought others might be interested.
I am so sorry I am I such a basketcase......
It's a new week, my son's 14th birthday oh course I wake up crying and exhausted. I feel like I could just crawl out of my skin. I think I decided I am not going back to work, I will just let them deal with it I will stay home and focus on me/family and if my job isn't there when I return then it wasn't meant to be and I…
Mastectomy - Blood pressure/blood draws which arm?
Hello beautiful Pink sisters, This has always confused me because I've seen different answers multiple times. I understand that if you had a mastectomy, your blood work/blood pressure checks should be administered on your opposite side of the body. Now with a double mastectomy which side is it done? I know at my cancer…
#2 chemo today.
Its been a rough week. And I don't get the neulasta shot. I can't imagine having that too. I've had more nausea, constipation and weakness. This week I get one of the two drugs, next week off. I worry what my bloodwork says today, if its better. My nodes feel much smaller anyway. I'm more forgetful too. Spelling words…
Today is Sunrae's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SHELBY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Today is a good day to have a great birthday! :-) Hope your day is filled with all the things you love most! ♥ Cat
Fosamax wkly pill vs Reclast annual infusion
BCBS would not approve Reclast for me...unless I could not tolerate the Fosamax weekly pills. It always is about money. So, I have been on Fosamax with usual muscle aches, night sweats, etc. Tolerable...but geez, it would be nice to not have to remember to take the darn extra pill each Sunday. So, my insurance changes next…
Home. It was FANTASTIC, but 2 weeks of traveling is WORK!!!
The cruise was great, except the first day and night was high surf and wind...more time for Bingo! *smile* We had first-class service, champagne on boarding and little snacks each afternoon. On my birthday, the servers sang to me and gave me a delicious chocolate cake, part I took back to our cabin. In the elevator, which…
Pink Garden Vege Bus Coming to a Town Near You
Was out in my garden today picking peas, beans, cukes, lettuce,and zucchini. Was thinking about all of you on here and thought I would drive the Pink Bus from town to town dropping off fresh veges from my garden to you all. Then as the heat was getting to me, I was thinking, I needed you all to help me with the strength to…
Taxotere/Cytoxan side effect - severe stomach pains?
Hi ladies, Had my 1st Taxotere/Cytoxan infusion last Wed. and have been having increasing problems with stomach ache/intense cramps/bloating. Have shooting pains throughout my body but mostly on my left side abdomen. I think some of these are "normal" side effects ie: ears hurt, bit of a sore throat/esophagus, some nausea…
help
Hi...just saw about making a blog on this website and can't figure out how to do it...I emailed the main site over a week ago with no response and didn't know if any of you all know how...I was thinking about creating a blog to keep everyone filled in on how my mom is doing her treatments, etc. and post some pictures a few…
My adult children are not too supportive. Hurts
Don't get it. I have always been there for my kids. Through thick and thin. They are now grown with children of there own. My daughter is 42 and newly divorced with 2 boys. My son is 41 and has 2 boys . My youngest is 39 and newly married. I was diagnosed with breast cancer ILC just a year ago and had 2 surgeries. Went…
I am a semi colon and need information
My friend was DX 8 months ago with BC and she informed me today the Taxol was being done away with...Is this true ? She is doing that very regimen and was wondering as she is what will be the replacement..Thank you in advance..buzz
TC chemo starts Wednesday. Any suggestions?
My TC chemo starts Wednesday. Does anyone have any suggestions to make it easier? Nurse told me to eat breakfast and a light non greasy non spicy lunch and to drink lots of fluids before getting there. Any thing else I can do?
burning skin
Hi, have not been on the board for awhile just wondering if anyone has trouble when they start sweating, it feels like the skin is itchy or burning. Have 6 rounds of TAC and finished in April and finished Rads July 1 and 2 weeks of Tamoxifen. Thank you for anyones input, feel like I am crazy...
Lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy
Tomorrows the "big" day. I'm stressed, nervous, in some ways angry, and depressed. I am doing some laundry, cleaning off my bedside table, and clearing off the recliner just in case. I am making a little pillow to rest my arm on, have in my armpit, or just hug. I wanted to put a pink beaded boob on a little tag on it but…
"Today is a Good Day to Have a Great Day!"
Yesterday someone posted about having a great day I'm hoping that today is another great day. So many times we focus on the bad days, and its so great to celebrate these good normal days in our lives. One of our dear friends was dying from cancer but he saw fit to come to a gettogether we were having. Sort of a retreat…
Favorites
Interesting to know what others are enjoying. Maybe we can try new products from here. Favorite Brands that you purchase often Cereal Cookies ice cream crackers cakes frozen dinners snacks milk (non fat, 1or2% or whole?) butter or margerine fruits bread
my first Amoxifin
I just took my first Amoxifin or the Generic one anyways called Anastrozole, sounds like a pasta, doesnt' it. Anyway, I procrastinated for 2 weeks. Just anxious about all the potenial side effects. I want to feel good again, I hope that is not to much to ask. I am starting to alienate the ones I love. And I imagine it is…
I don't understand why a Hematology Oncologist Denies a Side Effect
For the life of me I am trying to understand why a doctor who supposedly knows all the side effects to the hormone therapy drugs denies that you are having side effects. My first hematology oncologist poo pooed my question that what I was experiencing were side effects to Arimidex. My side effects were spreading like a…
Strong Enough... Beautiful video and song. Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKb3BYCOVqU&feature=player_embedded
You ladies have been here for me when I've been upset... today is a great day to be alive
I have appreciated all of the care,concern and advice that I have received here from all of my pink sisters and have been sorry that I did not find this site sooner in my journey. Sometimes I feel like since you all "get it" I have really taken advantage of you and unloaded. Today I want to say that this was a GREAT day,…
Just took my #1 Tamoxifen pill (third weapon)
Hi sisters-- Just wanted to let you all know that I just took my first pill of tamoxifen.
Stef- Fauxma, how are you and Den doing now?
It has been awhile since you updated us, and, I am just hoping that you are both doing much better. Hugs, Lex
~~ Did You Miss Me ~~
Hi pink sisters! I have been MIA from the boards for awhile because my wonderful hubby and I have been on vacation. We rented a beautiful home on the beach and had so much fun. I don't even know where to begin. We played in the water, laid on the beach, took long walks along the shore every morning and ate wayyyyyyyyyyyy…

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