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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2011

My confidence is in the toliet, I hate chemo side effects.....
Ever since I started Taxol 3 weeks ago I have become a hermit. I don't have the energy to go out and do much of anything. I can't seem to even get it together to go buy groceries. I just loaded the dishwasher and felt like I was drunk doing it. I have had other chemos and sure a day or so of "chemo brain" but I feel like I…
Charlie horses
I'm probably getting dehydrated from vomiting 3 times a day, mostly bile comes up, then I feel so much better. Can't keep much down. I've drank ensure today and that stayed down. Now the leg cramps are starting in my right calf when I get up in the morning. Whats a good way to get rid of them? I know bananas help. Is a…
Just diagnosed....
Hello....just need someone to talk to. I just got results yesterday-invasive ductal carsinoma-1.7cm grade 3. Don't know what any of this means. I meet with the oncologist on Monday. Any advice or things I should know would be so appreciated. I feel frozen with fear. Thanks for listening.
Coming back fast after chemo ends??
Hello All You Lovely, Lovely Ladies, I was diagnosed with IDC, ER+, Stage 3b in April. After 5 rounds of A/C and one Taxol (BAD reaction) I received my last chemo on July 12th. The tumor went down to 2cm (from 6!) YAY! Last Monday I thought the lump was feeling bigger, on Wednesday I definitely thought it was bigger and my…
Our new baby
Hi everyone. August 3rd was a BIG day for our family. At 1:44 am our first grandbaby, Quentin Wilde, was born. Later that day, I had a six month check up and "Hello, NED." Life is good. xoxoxo Lynn
"Mr. Gorbachev,, tear down that wall!!!!!!"
Visited the remains of the Berlin Wall today, as well as many other sights in Berlin. The difference between East and West Berlin are remarkable!!!! Hugs, Kathi
feel like I am going insane
Hi all: Ever since my pathology report came back almost a month ago, I have been tortured by aanxiety, depression, crazy thoughts, etc. I can;t get out of the loop of continually thinking about cancer, thinking about dying, trying to turn it over, trying to get it out of my head, praying about it, trying not to think about…
Tube is out!!!! (Doing happy dance)..
Got my tube out today! OUCH!!!!! The told me to take a deep breath and hold it...and I did....for about 3 seconds before I yelled, then cried I think. But it's out, I'm allergic to adhesives on most of the tapes, so I took the gauze pad and am using a large 6" ace bandage wrapped around my torso to keep it on...SO much…
can you tell me the good and bad to tamoxifin
I'm getting ready to start tamoxifen.....what should I expect?
martina mcbride song
omg this song is amazing since learning about it form this site even though its not my situation I loooooooooooove this song and her in general great Artist but I would have to say friend instead of husband I want to find a way to bring this song to so many people who probably dont know about it yet it makes me cry and…
That scary middle of the nite call turns into my daughter being a hero
My daughter is a flight attendant and she flys all over the world. LAst night she was on a flight from Florida to Des Moines Iowa. She was in the middle of helping a man in a wheel chair that had passed out and had very shallow breathing...she was doing her job as she was trained to do and was putting him on oxygen and…
2nd chemo symptoms beginning
It's Friday night and I'm beginning to have symptoms from my second chemo on Tuesday. I'm still on 10 mg of prednisone so I'm hoping that will mitigate some of them. Right now I'm having heartburn, headache, fever, and my mouth is trying to break out again. I have all the stuff I had last time. I have to stay away from…
Hershey Spa - October 29th
Ok girls, anyone coming to the meeting that is interested in the Chocolate Spa, they have given me a few "package" prices. If you are interested, please private message me your e-mail address and I can forward them to you. Or if you wish, you could pick from the booklet that I sent you. I will try to respond to your e-mail…
So what's my best shot?
I see the onc doc in about 10 days. I'm having a few issues....fear right up there! I WANT A SCAN!!!! I've never had one (invasive ductile, estrogen positive, 9 out of 13 nodes positive..that's all I care to remember). I was diagnosed 2 years ago, had masto and did chemo and rads. What's the best scan to demand? Pet or…
CIRCLE OF LOVE
My prayers have been said and my candles are burning in our Circle of Love. May our prayers reach the heavens, and our bright burning candles enfold all of us Pink Sisters in Peace, Healing-Light, Comfort and Love. Amen.
what cancer can and can not take
what cancer can take : My Breast...My hair... My strength at times... My dignity at times.. what cancer can not take... My will to win... My hope....My faith... My passion for life... My determination ...... please post what cancer can not take from you....
TC... doc wants to go from 4 to 6 need thoughts
is anybody doing TC Taxotere and Cytoxan... My doctor wants me to go from 4 treatments to 6.. I will compromise with 5 and he is fine with that... is anybody else doing 6 treatments of this and not 4? My hair is gone... but not all of it I have fuzz... I am wondering if that is hair that fell out over a week ago and is…
So ticked off right now.....
I am a teacher. Suppose to go back on duty Aug. 10. talked with principal yesterday. Looking into short disability. Told I could work half days while on short term. Nope. Call this morning: Here's my option: come clean out your room we will replace you and when/if you are ready to come back we'll find you a job somewhere.…
BEST NEWS EVER!!!!
Found out yesterday that both my daughters that tested to see if my BRCA1 gene mutation was handed to them were NEGATIVE!!! WOOHOO HOO!!!! Had to share with you all that can understand what this means!!! Like I said before, I can handle this beast, but I really can't even imagine them going through it, especially if I…
leg cramping/burning?? could femara be the culprit?
I am on femara, almost done with the 1st of 5 years. I understand that blood clots are among the possible side effects. Recently, I have been suffering with severe leg cramping, burning. It starts at night, beginning on the outside of my right leg, just above the ankle bone, & slowly creeps up the outside of my calf,…
THEY GAVE MY JOB AWAY WHEN I WAS ON DISABILITY!!!! NOW WHAT?
I was to have one more surgery, now I am afraid to leave again. They demoted me, and I have been at the same job for over 5 years with new employer and over 12 years with employer before her. I am crushed, pissed and feel like I am being punished for being sick. I want to find a new job, with someone who will allow me to…
Im a first time gma!!!!
So everyone understands this is a bitter sweet situation. I have a family member...lets call her bitchzilla. She put a wedge between me and my daughter years ago. Not only did she put this wedge between us but also her own sisters and brother. (i have 4 kids...3 girls and 1 boy). Then bitchzilla did it with my whole side…
Asked the doctor
Have some of you asked your doctor to give a idea what he or she thinks by looking at your pics(mammo) if it is cancer or benign.I finally did ask mine and he is leaning towards benign and the radiology doctor isn't sure but wondered about a cyst. Wants a sample to see if there is fluid. It is so small it wasn't felt but…
Need some input Sisters..who's taking or took Zeloda?
I will start this on Tuesday....same day I start rads...again..to shrink these two clavicle nodes....so doing both rads and taking Zeloda... I would appreciate any info ....the oncology pharmacy where it is being sent from spoke with me today and went over a lot of info...but I would like to hear first hand from anyone who…
Slipper time!
Well, we wore the pink sneakers and I made it to all 3 appts today. Pretty good news from all...at least nobody made me cry, LOL! Rheumatologist said I don't have to rush back into taking methotrexate until symptoms warrant, which they don't..Big Sigh. RO said he would see me in 6 months but wants a copy of my October CT…
Switching from paxil to effexor due to tamoxifin
Hi: I've been on paxil for some time and now am told that due to its interaction with tamoxifin, I would need to get off it. Anyone had experience using another antidepressant or switching? Laura
Let's repeat another fun game....
Change one word to still have a two word thought. ICE BLOCK
Today is one year cancerversary
This should be a happy day for me. I am so sad. I am not one to ask for help or attention but this is so hurtful to me. No one in my family remembered it. Plus I woke today with anxiety from all have been doing the last couple days for my husband. Am I being selfish????? I just wanted to celebrate or at least have my…
A Milestone Day
Good Morning to all the Pink Warriors! In any breast cancer journey there are milestone days: the day you receive your diagnosis, the day of your mastectomy/lumpectomy, port implantation day, Chemo #1,day you shave your head, day of final chemo, Rad #1, reconstruction day, etc. Well today, is the ONE YEAR anniversary of my…
wish me luck....
Meeting with my boss in 30 minutes about either getting a part time position or taking short term disability. Fighting with hubby about it, stress, stress and more stress. Since I am a teacher he doesn't think I should bring this up before new contracts are signed but they can't fire me they renewed me in May, plus we go…

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