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Cancerversary
My journey began 2 years ago tomorrow with a routine mammo. I didn't have the good fortune of meeting you until after my surgery in December. Now, I get to meet several of you in person in Hershey this weekend. Good friends and chocolate, too! Thank you all so very much. Sue
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Last taxol was today
Finished # 12 taxol today - last one! I'm so glad to be done with that part of this journey. Can't say it was enjoyable but I made it through it. Had lots of tips from you wonderful ladies here for dealing with the side effects. A big THANK YOU to all of you. My mom went with me for the treatments so it was nice to spend…
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Thyroid update
Just wanted to update everyone. I was supposed to have a biopsy of my thyroid as they found a nodule that glowed during a PET scan. After having to put off the biopsy for almost 3 weeks because of low white blood counts I was finally able to have it. I got the best news I have received thus far-it was not cancer! I was…
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just alittle worried
Im new to the discussion but just from looking around I can see the help and support you all give each other. Tomorrow I start my first chemo. Does everyone worry about the first one or is it all of them?
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mamogram showed something, but ultra sound didn't
Hi everyone, I had a mamogram yesterday that required additional pictures, then I was sent for an ultra sound that didn't show as much, now I'm scheduled for a MRI, has anyone else experienced this? Thanks
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Scar tissue
I'm not a frequent 'poster' but keep tabs on what is going on the discussion board and have never seen any discussion on this. Has anyone had scar tissue develop following exchange surgery? I had bilateral masectomy 12/10 with temporary implants p\inserted at that time, radiation and 6 months after radiation the exchange…
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Today is Lovelylola's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope this is your best one yet! -Jenny
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Today is BlazyTracy's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything you love most! -Jenny
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Today is Crselby's Birthday!
Sending BIG Birthday wishes your way! Have a Happy Day! -Jenny
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Today is Marilyndbk's Birthday!
Hope your day is filled with wonderful surprises! Happy Birthday! -Jenny
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Very touching please read.
.. Married or not… you should read this. Marriage. “When I got home that night as ...my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I’ve got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes. Suddenly I didn’t know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was…
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breast pain after lumpectomy
just 10 days after lumpectomy, my breast is still very sore and tender; which i expected.. but it feels like i have this very large, hard lump thing in my breast above the incision (the incision was around the top edge of my nipple) really hurty! i haven't been to my follow up appointment yet (it is not until november 8)…
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Update News
I Thought I would let everyone know that my News from my CT Scan on Mon of this week the report was not good. The Tumors have grown I was so upset my Dr has switch my chemo med and started a new one as of Tues the new medicine is Navlbine. But I am being to think that it is time to look for outside help any suggestion…
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Be it right or be it wrong I am not doing it
My primary care physician listened to all of the suggestions I had been given by 3 gyns and my MO and told me he thought this was a bad time for a hyst. Maybe in 6 months, maybe never. My rheumatoid arthritis is in remission right now, seems my bc is also, and he would like me to recover more from surgery, chemo and rads…
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Heels
I asked at oncologist appt today...said nothing to do with Tamoxifen...could be heel issue and to see foot dr...(odd name..I can hear it in my head but not type it out..fiskel something) hehe Denise I think I'll try gel inserts first ! Denise
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mammo post Lumpectomy
I go for mammos and alternate LEFT side (cancer side) and then next time both sides etc.. I assume this is common practice? Denise
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triple negative & BRCA gene more common ??
Yesterday at my 3rd 3-mth checkup post chemo (after 2 lumpectomies & 33 rads), my onc said that he wanted me tested for the BRCA gene...that medicare is now paying for testing on triple negatives and that my insurance probably will to. When I said that I don't have any children, he said -- "what about nieces & nephews".…
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dx--6mnths ago and now another biopsy tmoro
Im kinda freakin out--i was diagnosed in jan-11, had a total masc-at my 6mnth c/u last week a small(less than a pea)size lump was found on the same breast that had the cancer. It is tender. They did ultrasound and some more images. Tmoro i go for a biopsy. WHAT>!!!?? Anyone out there have anything for me. My implants were…
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Reflecting back one year later
It was one year ago today I heard those words "You got cancer." I remember sitting at home getting that call from my breast surgeon confirming what I already knew deep in my heart. A year ago today my life changed and not always for the worst. I want to put my story out there for all you new people just starting your…
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Up all Night
My brain doesn't seem to know that it is night. SOme nights I am awake all night until 5am...so I am grateful that I go to work from 3-6 so I can get some sleep. I seem to average 4-6 hours and that is all. Did anyone else have this problem and what did you do? I've already tried, teas, and lavendar, and relaxing tapes,…
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Best time of day to take Arimedix/Anastrozole tablets---morning or night????
I have been having trouble sleeping so I am wondering if it would help to take the Arimedix/Anastrozole tablets at night to help with the sleeping problems???//?
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sorry--I wasn't thinking
If you want to give me your e-mail address, just click on the CSN Email to the left of the screen. I can also mail you a copy if you'd me to do that. I put my e-mail in with my first post and someone thought that going through this CSN Email was better. Hugs \Judy
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? on those who wear foobs
My chest is concave where the boobs used to be. I find all of the foobs to curve away (convex) from the chest. To me this is dumb. It makes a big gap that I find uncomfortable. Does anyone else feel the same way?
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fatigue
Hi all, Well, I just had to share. I work in the office of an elementary school and I have a wonderful principal who has been so kind to me during mt surgeries, chemo, radiation, etc... I still am so tired almost 2 years out that I can not make it through the day without a "rest". Yesterday, I slept for 10 minutes, today…
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Any way to lift the fog?
Is is chemo fog or from the Compazine or maybe the Nuelasta? Does it get any better or just a continual thing?
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Vit-D for pain.
Hello Everyone. I was at the Dr, yesterday and I asked about Vit-D for pain. I have been having allot of pain that started with chemo. And has gotten worse in the last few months. Knee, wrist, hips, muscle, joint. And yes I have had test done it is not Mets. Anyway, I read about Vit-D here on this forum. ( can't remember…
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Update: Can I have the Bus on Thursday, Oct. 27th please?
Hi sisters – Hope everyone is doing well. I have a GYN appt. this Thursday and I’m a bit nervous about it so I need you all to come with me, please? I harvested my eggs back in March and have not gotten my period since April – also took chemo, AC/T. I am on tamoxifen. I pray all turns out OK. I may get a sono the same day,…
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Question re tamoxafen and endometrial thickness
I have been on tomaxafen for three months. I am 51and it has stopped my periods although my recent bloodwork showed I was not in menopause yet. I have been having severe pelvic cramping but no bleeding. Yesterdsy I had a transvaginal pelvic sonogram and the results stated .... Retroverted uterus, hetergeneous echogenicity…
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blood work done, mammo done tomorrow
Oncologist appt...used to go every 3 mths now spread out to every 4mths...so that's a perk...(almost 4 yrs since this all started) OT-Tues will be 5 years since my mom died..(not from cancer) but -----glad she was not around for any of this...BC and then hystectomy
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NEW what not to say ....
I have a well meaning friend who said in an email "How devastating it would be to lose you" and then sent a new email asking if I "have a bucket list". Doesn't send a message of hope at all. But I just giggled because I believe he is not educated enough on the subject. I thanked him for his concerns and said I will kick…