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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2011

Abraxane
I was wondering if anyone has had Abraxane infusions. I have two more AC infusions and then on to Abraxane. Any words of advice?
Question about fighting Time and cancer
Hi sisters -- I want to start by saying I don't mean to sound offensive to anyone, but I wish I could understand this. I often get confused about something that makes my days blue. I am sure you hear or read about people saying "she/he fought for 3 year", or whatever the time may be since their diagnosis. What exactly does…
follow up tests after breast cancer therapy
what kind of tests do you have after breast cancer therapy and how often do you have them? i had a triple negative breast cancer and my oncologist recommends to have for the first 2 years a PET CT once a year, and once a year mammo and Breast MRI. I want to avoid the unnecessary radiation exposure and im worry about the…
two angels brightened my day
RE and Natly15 brightened my day. How you ask? Well, they sent me lovely notes of support and love. RE included a little angel, a special dad cross for Den and a pink ribbon. The messages from each of them are what really warmed my heart and lifted my spirits. I had just returned from my breast check up which was good…
This was fun before so let's try it again!
I wish I could remember who started this originally to give credit to them, but, my mind is gone. LOL So, let's do it again! Take my word and change one letter to form a new word. My word is Poem Love, Leeza
What are Radiation Boosters?
Hi sisters! I had my first rad today. Felt emotional, but overall it went OK. I was told I had to have 5 boosters at the end of treatment (16 + 5). Are they stronger than standard radiation or less strong? Thanks!
Shout out to Renee16
Want to congratulate you on tomorrow being your last rads treatment.....YEAH YEAH AND YEAH! Pat yourself on the back, job well done! I am so happy for you.....it's such a milestone in this long journey... Best wishes as you regain your good health and getting your life back.... Big hugs, Nancy
RO appointment - had to chuckle
I had a follow up appointment with my RO yesterday and everything is healing up nicely. My original doctor was out of the office my graduation week so this was the first time I've seen him in a month. He pulls a sheet out of my file that the "Substitute Dr." had written upon my discharge describing all my owies. He read…
NEWS: Does anyone remember this post? "Chemo Gone Terribly Wrong?"...
Hi sisters -- I sometimes visit other forums here, and yesterday I came across a post called "Chemo Gone Terribly Wrong", and I remember this post from this forum so I thought I would share with all of you a response from the daughter. I don't find her post from the bc forum, but I am praying it is the same person…
PET scans semi-annually
Had my appt with Onc today. Last week his nurse called to let me know PET/CT scan was clear... But today I questioned necessity of having them so often. Had one in February, then again in July.... he said he wants to closely monitor me for the next couple of years...so a PET/CT scan every 6 months is what he recommends. I…
My apology to Natly
It was probably my comment that made you feel badly. I apologize to you publicly, because I know that your list had nothing to do with you personally--or me!! Since my DX and surgery, I have felt so much less of a person in so many ways. I am overly sensitive about most things. You are a wonderful support person, as is…
off topic but GOOD news
NOT sure if anyone remembers right after I had my hysterectomy my 19 yr old had a very bad kidney infection (admitted for week) she had follow up ultrasound and all is OK..it's all cleared it... she was in such bad pain...she tells me now every little cramp etc she worried kidney again. AT least she'll know to watch it…
Today is BlownAway60's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DONNA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Best wishes on your special day & throughout the coming year! ♥ Cat
MRI JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Hello All, I am scheduled for an MRI as some of you know I have had tummy issue for about a month now. I had a CT last week that came back okay, however my doctor (not onco) said he does not like that CT place that they are hired NOT to find anything....oh great!!! So he ordered an MRI with and without contrast for…
Possible Lymphedema after breast cancer
Has anyone in here from having breast Cancer developed Lymphedema after having a Mastectomy ? The reason i was wondering My lymphnodes were removed on my left side and im having heavyness and sharp pain in my left arm and my hand and fingers swell up and i feel tightness all over my left arm when it happens , Hope to hear…
Please read a very powerful story from 20+ stage IV survivor
Good morning Ladies, As many of you know CSN has a Long-term survivors board. Recently a very interesting thread was created generating amazing stories by stage III and IV survivors. Ladymonk told us a very powerful and inspirational story. Please read: http://csn.cancer.org/node/221910 New Flower
Circle of Love-Light a candle and say a Prayer
This news lately has been so overwhelming. I'd like to form a circle of love around all the sisters on perhaps this Friday at 9PM EST, 6PM PST. Would you all be willing to light a candle and say the prayer of your choice for everyone fighting this beast. I suggestd Friday because that would give everyone time to plan to do…
anti-cancer medications, hysterectomies, and hormones, oh my!
Evening everyone :) My question is about medications (post cancer, like tamoxifen, arimidex, etc.) . Here's my situation, Her2-, so no herceptin for me. ER - so no tamoxifen. I'm only slightly (1-5%) positive for PR. I'm 35, so I'm still pre-menopausal. But, I'm having a complete hysterectomy in early September. So my…
Back ache
Has anyone had a back ache during rads or after chemo. or from just being lazy??? Renee
Let's just say.....
WHERE DO YOU WANT ME TO MAIL THE INVITATIONS TO??? Let's see if you figure this one out (: I am still in disbelief!!! And don't spill this on Facebook... I haven't even told my family yet. They may get offended... but to me you too are family and I couldn't wait!! They will get their version in the morning!! Love, Ayse
3 years down 2 to go..TAmoxifen
first 2 1/2 yrs were ok-then my issues...bleeding (post meno) thickening of uterus then hysterectomy. But now all that is behind me and 2 yrs to go on Tamoxifen... YIPPPEE
My chemo drugs question
Has anyone taken carboplatin and gemzar? Its for my liver, bone and lymph node mets. My liver is not metabolizing anything so doctor is using drugs that go thru kidney right now. I sure hope it works.
Pinks Please Accept My Apology
I posted last week naming and thanking some of the people on the boards. I'm so sorry if I offended anyone by ommission. My intention was never to be insensitive, ommissive or offensive, that is why I asked others to list names that came to mind. My last paragraph indicated that we are all special and that I appreciated…
I've had enough of this gray curly hair!
I made a hair appt for Aug 13 and will post a new pic afterwards. Gray hair makes me look old not that 62 is young. LOL I wish I could change my weight just as easy but that's not in the cards. Oh well, I keep on going to WW without the scale changing much. Hope to lose at least 15 lbs by our east coast sisters meeting in…
Can I just scream.........cause I am tired of crying!!
Almost 3 years I have done this, countless appts, new treatment plans, etc. Mets. Yuck. I started Taxol 2 weeks ago, have done a ton of radition this summer, blood transfusions. I am tired all the time, my head hurts, my body hurts and I am just ready to scream. I cry 10 times a day thinking about dying. I want to think…
Okay...more bad news...
Had my CT scan this morning...got " the call"....the chemo ( clinical trial drug) isn't working....:(. Going tomorrow for radiation simulation...they need to get the radiation started pronto! So I'm out of the chemo trial and will now start with 5 weeks of radiation....the clavicle node is pressing against a blood vessel…
chemo starts immediately
Sorry to report my cancer has returned to liver, bone and lymph nodes. Aggressively has returned and will be treated aggressively. Will be onGemzar and Carboplatin. I go in 1 hour for first treatment. Will keep you posted. Don't mean to scare anyone. This just came on a few weeks ago. Pray and hope is all I can do.
My oncologist visit
OK, oncologist said that the foot thing WAS noted on my report in February. Somehow they missed it. The radiologist then called it osteoarthritis, but my oncologist was a little concerned about it. Regardless, he feels the "serological evidence" (meaning because my markers are going up)is reason enough to change my meds.…
It never seems to end
Hi everybody I've come back after a break. I came back from a short vacation to find out that the dr is sure that the cancer may have spread to my bones in the lumbar region of my back as something showed up on my last CT scan. She originally was going to do revision surgery surgery as I still have a lot of trouble eating…
So confused......what the h*** just happened to me???????
Hi all. Surgery is over, breast is gone, still have tube with about 100cc of stuff coming out, and my surgeon told me Friday he 'got it all'. Then told me I'm a 'stage 2'. Then told me I should be ready to go to work in a week.....and no pain meds. It's been 10 days since my mastectomy. I haven't seen the oncologist…

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