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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2011

Anyone heard from Laurissa..
I haven't been on much lately so I might have missed it but haven't seen any posts from her since mid October. Just wondering if anyone else has heard and how she's doing. Thanks, Wanda
The Pink Bus Is Rolling For Sue Relays - Let's Show Our Support
Sue is having a double mastectomy on Wednesday and needs our support and encouragement. Thanks, Angie
Would love support and words of encouragement.....
Heading in for the double M Wednesday! Would love to hear from a couple who have chosen not to do reconstruction again :) . Need to hear that some of you are glad you made that decision. I think I'm mentally prepared, but wonder if we really can be. Just hoping I don't wake up and then have it hit me!! Thanks everyone for…
Radiated skin/ reconstruction
Hello beautiful sisters, A friend of mine is going through tissue expander reconstruction and is having trouble with her radiated side not stretching. I was curious to hear your stories, does the elasticity in the skin eventually stretch through a gradual process, or will there come a point when it will only go so far and…
Today is Bakerette's Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary today - and wishing you many more! -Jenny
Today is Lillith's Birthday!
Best wishes for a great day - and a year filled with health, happiness and love! -Jenny
Has anyone heard anything from PinkKari09? I know she was having a hard time on chemo.
I didn't know if anyone has heard anything new on how Kari is doing. I know her chemo treatment was really hard on her. Lex
Femara side effects
I recently went off of Femara due to the side effects. I've been on it for 3 years. Does anyone know how long it takes for the side effects to subside? I've heard it can take awhile for the drug to be completely out of your system. Thanks, Karen
I qualified for the clinical trial and started chemo on Friday morning!
For some odd reason, I keep having a hard time logging into CSN and I miss all of you Kindreds! My wonderful, caring, great oncologist and I decided that the Faslodex was not doing as much as we wanted, and as he is ivolved with a clinical trial he is very excited about, he wanted me to be tested to see if I fit the…
They tell it like it is...
Started on another antibiotic this week Levaquin for Bronchitis. I was talking to my son and told him I was a little hesitant because of all the side effects. He looked at me and said... "are you kidding me?" I thought he was reacting to the side effects I had just read him. He started laughing and said, "Mom, you just…
Let's Board The Pink Bus For Texasgirl10 ( Dawne's ) Mom
Dawne's Mom is having a MRI this Monday and I know could use our support and prayers. Thanks, Angie
Pink Bus for Chen
I know Chen is having a rough time right now after first chemo hit hard. All aboard to bring her prayers, well wishes and hugs! Chen, I am praying for you. Please pm me if there is anything that I can do.
New to Network
Hi,I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in May of 2010 had surgery in July 2010 for Bilateral Mastectomy & 2 Lymph Nodes removed from each side i am 68 and so far am Cancer free i am on Tamoxifen and Gabapentin for the hot flashes which only subsides them and did not have reconstructive done i figured at my age didn't need…
chemo for the rest of life
Is there anyone here who has to have chemo for the rest of your life? Any stories? My husband has stage 4 breast with mets to all bones. We have been on chemo since 2009 with no breaks. Every 21 days. I have watch the disease change him physically. He was 41 when he had a reocurrence, now he looks like an eighty year old…
Inner Focus...taking time for me
I haven't posted anything for a while. I've had a lot on my mind. Through the chaos that is our life right now, I continue to try and take some time each day for inner focus, relaxation and stress reduction. I realize that the only change that I can control in my life is how I change myself, my thought patterns, actions,…
Just opened my acct
I am 61 going on eternity. My diagnosis was in 2010 and have been doing 98% of this on my own with only a little help from friends. Would sure love added support/friendships etc. As my computer has just gone back on line, this is one of the 1st things I have done to stay in contact. Would love to hear from those that are…
Different Chemo
Hi Everybody, As some of you know, I had to go off cytoxon/taxotere because I kept getting pneumonia. My doc put me on hormone therapy - Anastrazole. It may be shrinking the tumor but, if it is, it's really slow. So last week I asked him to put me on another chemo and I would take steroids as soon as I felt any serious…
Ears
I got sounds in my ears (white noise) after i finished chemo 10 months. I take tramadol 4 pain I took the heavy duty cocktail for the real fast growing cancer tumor. Lucky me. It was that or 8 years to live. At 49 I thought ummm 57 year old, thats not too bad. My mother died of stomach cancer at 53. brain mri's clear. I…
taotere and cytoxan
Hi all, Looks like my time has come. After MUCH fighting and running, I will begin 4 cycles, every 3 weeks of Taxotere and Cytoxan next week. The medical community has their "take" on it by way of observing patients. Can some of you who actually walked this road plese share with me the realities? I am 48, in pretty good…
CONGRATS to the St.Louis Cardinals For A Great World Series!
Awesome games! Hubby and I really enjoyed all of them! We were rooting for the Cards, so, we were thrilled when they won tonight! I hope everyone who likes baseball got a chance to watch the series! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
hershey
Well no news is gtood news and havent heard from my stalwart road buddy margo. so come sleet, snow, rain, we will be on our way. cant wait to meet you all at the Hershey reunion and then in California!!!!
Our dear Chenheart, today...
... is undergoing her first chemo treatment. Am sending my most heartfelt HOPES, dear Claudia, for success - most importantly! While also making magical wishes for minimal SEs & discomfort. (((HUGS))) Love, 12/25 XO
Bump(s) in the Road
Radiation is finished but I am flat-out exhausted and still burned -- the severity ebbs and flows. I anticipate that this will be over soon. Meanwhile, I saw my new MO yesterday and learned that back in April when I had a CT for my shattered humerus (I was in such a pain-and-pain-killer fog at the time I don't even…
Implant has herniated - Needs to be replaced
Hello to the Pink Ladies & Gentlemen, I had my tissue expander replaced with a saline implant on 6/13/11. I had the normal follow-up appointments and told the reconstructive surgeon that I was not happy with the shape of the new foob several times. He basically said that is the way it is going to be and there is nothing I…
Has anyone had their oncologist offer fewer chemo treatments?
Has anyone had their doc offer fewer chemo treatments? I am scheduled for 4 and finished 3 (yay) but with bad side effects. Doctor said that I could only do 3 if I want - is this normal? I was borderline for chemo anyway - lump was only slightly invasive and no node infiltration, so the doc said there was a chance I didn't…
O.T. 5 yrs Tuesday
Nov 1 will be 5 yrs since my mom died of cirrhosis! They think she had hyp B at some point and never knew it...you dont' read or hear much on this disease but it is ALSO a terrible disease as well. Thanks for listening..or reading..lol Denise
how soon should you start radiation after a lumpectomy?
I had my lumpectomy on 9-16-11 and my first appt. With the radiologist isn't until 11-2-11 and that is only the consultation. It took 2 weeks to get that appt. Should i got to another facility that is futher away. I am afraid the 2nd appointment will take just as long to get.
Southern California girls November 6 Brunch
Southern California girls November 6 Brunch So Cal ladies we are having a very exciting even is coming up on November 6. Our sweet Penny, screen name Carkris with her sister is coming to Los Angeles for a very short visit. Please join us for Brunch in her honor. She is a very remarkable and caring sister, 17 years…
does ovarian cancer only follow breast cancer after taking tamoxifen?
Have survivers had ovarian problems if they take aromatase inhibitors or just tamoxifen or is it just previlent no matter how they treat your breast cancer. I was told by my oncoligist that my ovaries do not need to be checked unless i go on tamoxifen?
Update: Has anyone used lead vests/shields etc for radiation?
Hello girls! I'm on my 5th of 30 rad treatments on both sides since I had Ca on both sides ( so double exposure ). Just wondering if any of you had used lead covers/vests over the rest of your body/head etc. I know the radiation works a little differently but I'm concerned about increased risks of ca in other parts of our…

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