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Breast Cancer

Archives for September 2011

Chen, thinking of you today
How are you feeling? Did you have your thoracentesis today? Sending you (((hugs))) and prayers and hoping you are well.
quick update
Thanks again to everyone who has asked how I'm doing. Sometimes I get a little "wordy" when I write but this time it will be short. Saw my onc this morning and had my 77th week of chemo. Currently this is Abraxane and Herceptin (week 7 of this combo). I'm feeling OK, working and doing a few other activities, not to mention…
When to start wearing a bra again after radiation? Realize I forgot to ask my radiologist.
Hi everyone, For those of you who had radiation, when did you start wearing a bra again? I just finished this past Monday. Already my breast is less tender and less red. I wonder when it is prudent to start wearing a bra again? All comments are much appreciated. Eva
plz pray for my mother ,she is suffering from breast cancer and bone infection
plz friends pray for my mothers healing,doctors say she has breast cancer,i beg u all to pray for my mothers pain and the big tumour she is having on her left breast.. plz pray she may be healed this moment,,i need her life. 30th September 2011 _______________________________ Thank u very much for ur prayers my dear…
ambiguous feelings
Tomorrow marks one year since I found out I have cancer. I have been trying to think of it as positive, but when I recall the day, it is not easy. I have been feeling apprehensive all week. I am not sad, but I am not "happy" either. I want to mark the day, but I am not sure how. My daughter thinks I should celebrate, but I…
Laser Surgery for Breast Cancer
Hi - Has anyone on this site had Laser Surgery for their breast cancer. I would love to hear from you. Did it work as well as conventional breast cancer treatments? thanks, Julie
water question
I would like to know what kind of water do you drink, plastic (deerpark etc...) or filtered from the sink? MOLLYZ
Halfway through Radiation
Today was treatment 14 of 28, and I am so happy to be half way through. I have a little redness on my upper chest, but no pain and no burns. I have had only ten treatments in a row, due to problems getting started, but I hope this is an indication that I won't burn. Getting started was really a mess, though. Because I…
Today is MaryWest's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
A Tribute to a Fallen Warrior, 9-30-2010
September 30, 2010 Today I lost a very dear friend to cancer. She died this morning at the hospital with family and friends by her side. Her name was Zena Simmons and she was EXCEPTIONAL! She was loved by many! I met Zena at the chemo clinic and was automatically drawn to her unfaltering, sunny disposition. Back in…
What do doctors really know and how much of what we read do you believe? ( a rant )
Sometimes I think it's just better to bury your head in the sand and not listen to anyone or anything out there on breast cancer. First let me say I am one of those people that rely (too much) on just what the doctor tells me - and you know if you don't ask the right questions, you may not even know about something. I…
coloring your hair after chemo
I finished chemo the end of June 2011 and my hair came back very silver with some dark hair. I have about half inch or so and feel I would be less uncomfortable with my hair dyed even though it still is short(with only scant bangs). Has anyone used henna hair dye which was recommended by my oncologist? Friends tell me I…
do you loose your hair during radiation trearment?
Do u loose your hair in radiation treatment?
D.I.E.P. Reconstruction - rib bone piece now in my belly
I saw my plastic surgeon today, found out something interesting that I thought I'd share. I've completed the D.I.E.P. reconstruction after my mastectomy, and a breast lift on my other side, and was back to the surgeon today to plan the final small surgery to form the nipple. I was reading a newspaper article posted on his…
what *not* to say to a cancer patient
I'm thinking of making up a little index card and passing it out to people... tonight at my book club (hello, I am here to FORGET about breast cancer for awhile...) "So, what is your prognosis now?" I was literally speechless. I mumbled something like, umm, yeah. Anyone heard any other good ones? Laura
Has anyone gotten a lump (cancerous or benign) in their biopsy scar?
Hi everyone, Just met with my MO after becoming a rad grad earlier this week (tjohoo!). She felt something in my armpit that she wants me to go see my surgeon for. It did not feel like cancer to her. It was not a lump but more of a long "wedge" that tapered. She guessed it was scar tissue from surgery. Nevertheless, she…
This Poem Reminds Me Of Libby
A poem for Libby A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world But then it flies again And though we wish it could have stayed... We feel lucky to have seen it.
endometrial biopsy todayH
Hello just had biopsy today cause of bleeding a year after periods stopped and history of breast cancer also on tamoxifen and supposed thick wall also ovarian cyst always have pain never completely pain free have pelvic congestion also i am so tired of complaining and not feeling well and to make it worse i think docs…
Blood today,good news this week but still a little vent......
I got blood today and get to skip chemo this week because it's my birthday and we are going out of town!!! Fourth birthday since my diagnosis!!! I feel good and my cancer counts have come down a ton!! What good news,yeah!!!!! :) So why is the lady in the next bed who apparently had a ton of cysts removed yesterday and…
State Law-In NYS
We are entitled to half day per year for what is called HEALTH Screening. (men prostate and females Mammo) Just curious if many stated have the same thing? So time is not deducted from sick or vaction time...freebie half day.. Denise
I m still here yay
after finishing chemo sept 29 10, from double mas, 1st stage . Leg started getting numb in march, after many appoints and stupids mri 's w contrast (could never be without!),One Doc said Mets all oveer spine. Went to new Docs .Neg pet, neg bone scans. Biopsy on bone done yesterday. Waitning 4 results. Wish me luck. Lots of…
Thank You Jean0609 For All You Have Shared With Us About Libby
I want to put a big thank you to you Jean for all of your posts concerning our pink sister Libby. I am so sorry that you lost such a good friend and I pray that in the days ahead, you find peace. Thank you again for keeping us all informed. Lots of hugs and prayers to you, Noel
Thyroid update
Just a brief update. I started my chemo last Wednesday and so far have not experinced any of the nast side effects that I have read about. I had the normal fatigue and a bit of coating on my tongue and throat, but I have been able to eat pretty much anything and everything. I am thinking I might gain weight on chemo! The…
Please Tell Me about Libby!
I Know that you all do not recognize me because I do not post often. I guess I am shy when it comes to talking about myself, but I check the board everyday to see what it going on with all of the wonderful, loving people who such a special bond. I was very sad to hear about the death of Libby, but I don't recall seeing…
Mimivac!
I saw your recent resonse to Heatherbelle - I just made me smile to see your post! I'm sure you are doing well and I am just so glad to know that you check in. Sue
Swolen breast
Hello All. I finished rads back in May this year...in the past couple of weeks I noticed that my breast (that had the rads) is bigger than the other, and it is sore to touch...it is also sore under my arm...I have read that it may be like lymphadema but in the breast not the arm...I saw my GP, but he said to monitor and…
Good news/bad news
Hello All. I promised to update you all on my results for my hysterectomy...thankfully everything was normal...so that part is done.... Unfortunately, the day before I got my results, I found out that my my nephew who had been missing for the past month was found...he had comitted suicide and had been outside in a park for…
Donations in Memory of Libby
I heard back from Libby's sister. One of the things I asked her was if they had set up a trust fund for Carlie. Here is her response: We have not set up a trust fund for Carlie, but have decided if anyone wants to make a donation in memory of Libby, that we would like them to go to Cancer Care Services, 623 S. Henderson,…
Got my chair today!
As hard as it is to imagine using a chair, at the same time I am thrilled to have it! It is a jazzy go-chair, blue, and it breaks down really easily into 4 parts so it will fit perfectly in the back of my CRV. I was very worried about how I would be able to get around with it, but it is so compact. Did find out though that…
I did it!!!!
Well I just got home from the nuclear medicine scan and I did it! Took 2 1mg Ativan. Not too bad because my daughter and the 2 nurses kept talking to me to keep my mind off myself. :) I still have left over goodies from the previous bus trip so ate the on the way. Marge, when I said I needed you to hold my hand, geez I…

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