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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2011

Today is Cookie97's Birthday!
Hope your day is filled with wonderful surprises and you are surrounded by all those you love most! -Jenny
What one SHOULD say to a cancer patient
Ok, we've got a great thread going on what not to say to a cancer patient, but what would you all like people to say to you? Suzanne
Sharing something I hope will help
HI everyone. I go into the hospital November 22 to have my other breast removed. I'm glad about it totally. But one thing I've wrestled with is what difference do I make that warrants my living through all of this. I'm totally focused on my family and I do things for them, but it doesn't seem enough. So, after being in…
Sharing something I hope will help
HI everyone. I go into the hospital November 22 to have my other breast removed. I'm glad about it totally. But one thing I've wrestled with is what difference do I make that warrants my living through all of this. I'm totally focused on my family and I do things for them, but it doesn't seem enough. So, after being in…
what do i say at my first Cancer speech??
Hi Friends, My name is Yvonne I am a one year cancer survivor, My daughter has put together a "Pink Out" fashion show here in Pittsburgh, she has asked me to speak, I am a one year survivor and right now I don't know what to say because really?.. I feel depressed and lonely i wonder everyday if I will get Cancer back, I am…
prayers please
My uncle was diagnosed a few months back with esophageal cancer. His prognosis wasn't too bad. They thought 1-2 years with treatment. Unfortunately, his cancer is really aggressive and he has moved into a hospice facility. The family (his sisters mostly) is having a hard time, as you can imagine. Please pray for peace in…
Genetically predisposed to cancer
I saw my oncologist recently and she told me she thinks I'm genetically predisposed to cancer as I've just recently been diagnosed with my third different cancer. The silver lining is that they've all been caught early enough. Wondering if any one else has heard this from their onco or any other Dr's? I have consult for…
Hysterectomy--seems very common post BC
from reading, talking to misc people since my Hysterectomy or is it just by chance in common with who I have had contact with ...many here had everything removed (due to side effects) Denise Just curious..
O.T. so how's been pumpkin picking
we did last week (grandsons and their mom) Wed college is havingn trick or treating (mom works evenings so I'll take them) sat Halloween party (she works all day sat you got it..I"ll take them) MONDAY real trick or treat..he day off...but boys wants me *us hubby too* to come along... Denise
change of DRs
My oncologist is out on maternity leave..NOT SURE FOR HOW long...as well as my long time gastro Dr is no longer practicing... I HOPE I LIKE the news ones like I DID mine.. Denise
Taxotere & Cytoxan side efffects
Did anyone have bad trouble sleeping with taxoter & cytoxan? I'm on round 3 and cannot sleep. Also have terrible anxiety & depressoin - will i ever be normal again?
Anxiety & shakiness
Help~ I amm on my 3rde round of chemo and since halfway after round 2 have had terrible anxiety. shakes,etc. Not good. i cannot sleep worth anything and feel like this is never going to end. Anyone out there who can reassure me that I will return to normal sometime soon?
Why does hair come back darker after chemo?
Hi everyone, Quick question: does anyone know the reason why hair can come back a different color after chemo? Eva
big toenails
A TEN YEAR SURVIVOR! Alas, in all these ten years I have had trouble with getting my big toenails to "take". The first time I lost one was during a dancing accident, while on Taxol. Someone pointed out to me that I was bleeding all over the dance floor! Ha! I didn't even feel it! I still don't have much feeling in my big…
Very sharp stabing pains after Rad's..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I finished my rad's on the 17. But I am very sore and major sharp pain s they only last a few seconds but it makes me see star's is that normal for the first week or so after Rads...
CT scan, no changes, but 10th infection since April and this time in the kidneys
I feel like it is time for another doctor to try and figure this all out. So, even though I really like my oncologist, I do have a Cancer Center near enough and think I will start to go there. I started there 3 years ago, but it was so big, etc. But now I seem to be more complicated than when I had my DX and surgery. This…
clear mammo, easy airline experience
On Wednesday I did 2 firsts since treatment...mammo of my right breast, and airline flight. The mammo was clear, yahoo!, and the security screening at the airport was no different than it ever has been. I did wonder if I had forgotten to remove the little metal nipple marker if it would have set off any alarms, lol. They…
Wasted worries!
Home from my trip and it went very smooth! Delta was great with the wheelchair, security was a breeze, the gal even tied my shoes for me... they seated me in the bulk head, my sister-in-law was waiting at the curb when I rolled out in Orange County. Chair came apart easily and was easy to get in the trunk. FYI, I love my…
For Chickadee
The stuffed peppers were delicious!! Even my daughter (she's picky about green food, and doesn't usually eat peppers) enjoyed them. We had them on a day that both my hubby and I were too tired to cook...thank you so much!!! I'm already looking forward to our next lunch. Hugs, Linda P.S. Somehow your CSN email is set up so…
You'll all love this song, "I'm Gonna Love You Through It", by Martina McBride (about BC survivors)
My daughter saw the video and said it brought a tear to her eye, and had to share and tell me she's here for me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxIt70j_SPk Maybe it's been posted here before, but I couldn't get the search engine to find it. Love to all of you!
Did you all get a second opinion?
I am hoping for a second opinion just to make sure I am on the right path to recovery. I just feel so robotic in this war. I mean, someone TELLS me to see so and so, and to go this facility for diagnostic test or this hospital for surgery. That makes me feel like I am not part of the team. Does that make sense? I have…
Today is teresa41's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything you love most! -Jenny
oncotype DX score
Hi all, Pretty confused here. From my very first visit with my onco. in Sept, she has very much put me on the "road to chemo". She explained all the meds, ALL the horrid side effects,even told me that some women cut their hair in preparation for losing it. So I did. I've been petrified of the whole thing. All along she…
saying hello
Hi all, I haven't written in a while, but want to say a big thank you for always being here. When I needed you most, you eased my fears and shared my worries. I am well on the mend and am grateful for it, back to work 20 hours a week and loving the after school program, even graduated to my own room of 2nd and 3rd graders…
Lobular Breast Cancer.. Chemo before surgery...Support please...
I was diagnosed with Lobular Carcinoma of my (L) Breast in August 2011. Started A & C Chemo treatment for (4) cycles every 2 weeks the end of August. To start Taxol next week for (4) cycles every two weeks. Last chemo really knocked me out. Just trying to deal with the awful side effects as best as I can. Had Mamo in Jan…
recurrence
Hello friends, I am visitng from the colon cancer board..Stage III c diagnosed 4 years ago. I am sending a friend to this board in hopes of the kind of support and education I get from the colon board. My friend had stage II breast cancer (I'm not sure how long ago it was diagnosed and treated (chemo brain on my part). She…
Bones not healed
The 2 bones in my foot tht broke 8 weeks ago (Hubby's fault - he put an APP on my phone to turn the screen into a flashlight and insisted I had to go outside and see how it worked - well I tripped/slipped in a rut and broke the bones) still aren't healed and the podiatrist is not sure how well they will ever heal. He is…
Yikes! Hubby has retired!
Any words of wisdom? I have a 'honey do' list a mile long and I know he is addicted to Dr Oz. He hands out medical advice left & right - cracks me up! He will probably meet the old geezers in town for coffee at the diner at least once a week. He wants to get a part-time job, which I think would be good, but not til Spring…
You kindreds are never far from my heart either......here's my update
I have been remiss in posting but I continue to check in on my sisters frequently. I am saddened with all the recurrence but inspired by the resolve in ALL of you! I am going through my 2nd recurrence in my breast with mets to my liver and have had my fourth infusion of Abraxane. I am one of the lucky ones and have…
Second Opinion
Hello to my sisters. It sucks to be here, but I am happy to have sisters who share a common bond with me. :) Anyway, I am at a crossroads of sorts. I want a second opinion just to be sure about my treatment options. I did call Cancer Treatment Centers of America and actually have an appt for the 26th. They will be doing 3…

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