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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2011

Thank You all....
Thank You All so very much. I feel better just knowing you are all there. It will be a sad trip but like some of you said remember the good times. Glad the Pink Bus is coming. I will be ready to have a little fun also. Again thank You. My hugs and Prayers to All, Diana
New tata's moved
I have a question... my exchange surgery was Sept.2010 and now my my new tata's have moved east and west... has anyone had this happen and what can they do?
It's cold - how about some comfort food recipes?
I got the wonderful 'Stuffed Pepper Soup' recipe here last year and I'm looking for more. I made a 'diet' soup tonight that the girls at work are passing around. It doesn't taste like diet at all and I figure it's 8 points plus per 3 cup serving if you're doing Weight Watchers (I am) 2 tsp olive oil 1.25 lb ground turkey 1…
Please read my friend's story on Everyday Health
Hi sisters -- I'm not sure if you remember me posting about my friend months ago. How she was dx with bc right after pregnancy and had the gene. Then she got an ovarian scare months later. Here's her story: http://www.everydayhealth.com/breast-cancer/meet-cathy-sabbio-mom-wife-and-breast-cancer-survivor-at-33.aspx
This is an amazing story - please read!
A women dx with bc and was suggested to terminate her pregnancy decided to have child and then fight! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/bcs/article/Breast-Cancer-Survivor-WOWS-X-Factor669?origin=BCS_FACE_FAN_ADGROUP_BLOG_XFACTOR_10-21_CTG
Please pray for my Mom
My mom had a chest X-ray last week that shows a lung nodule. Her Dr has ordered an MRI for next week. I know she's worried & I am too. I'm praying with everything I have that this MRI comes back clean. I will keep y'all updated. Hugs & God Bless, Dawne
Has anyone had a failed reconstruction surgery?
Just wondering if anyone has tried reconstruction again after a failed attempt? Everytime I think I may be ready to try again, I change my mind and decide it is not worth the risk and the chance of another failed surgery. My first attempt was a DIEP flap procedure which was a 11 hour surgery and the only other procedure I…
Link for financial help with meds, co-pays, insurance premiums
I know several sisters are having a difficult time and this was in our local paper. Thought I'd share and hopefully someone can benefit from it. They will help pay for medications, co-pays and insurance premiums for those in need. pinkribbonprincess.org Hugs, Debi
10 year old girl diagosed with BC
Just saw this on Facebook and had to share - a 10 year old with BC. Amazed by her attitude, sometimes I think kids handle it better than us adults! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/bcs/article/10-Year-Old-with-Breast-Cancer670?origin=BCS_FACE_BC-AWARE_ADGROUP_BLOG_10YEAROLDBC_10-21_CTG
I'm a Rad Grad!!!
Hip Hip Horray!!! Today I finished 33 rounds of radiation. Feeling Good. My skin is a little darker, like a sun burn But nothing I can't manage. Excessive amounts of Vitamin E oil, cream and Aquaphor helps. So Happy to have completed this phase of the journey. Thanks so Very Much for all of your information about Rads,…
chronic arm pain
has anybody else had chronic arm pain after having limp nodes taken out..I had 19 of them taken out two years ago.. I know my surgeon told me to limit my lifting, raising and repetitious movement of that arm but please I have to work to pay the bills...any recommendations on what I should or can do about this pain?
last treatment was on October 7th
so thankful that my last treatment was on October 7th.. My question for you ladies is when does the hair on the head start growing again after T/C treatment.. cause my little bald head is getting cold with the weather and winter coming on..and to other doing the same treatment, I know it might not seem like it but the time…
latissimus dorsi flap procedure
im going to have this done in november on both sides i had a double masectomy. i would like to hear from others that have had this done. any information would be appreciated. thank you! teresa
Hi Sisters!!! I'm Back
Hi Everyone! Sorry I haven't been on line and I will answer all my emails. Please forgive me for not replying. My son from Denver had to fix my computer when he was here cause I have not been on it for a long time and it would not let me in. On top of that things were moving very fast for me. After I finish Herceptin,…
YeAAAAH Asthma Babey!!!
I went to see my Oncle today.. hihi, he laughs when I call him that. Difficulty breathing AGAIN... it was bad this week. BUT it is not the C word. And that is all I needed to hear, what a relief. I will see a Pulmonary specialist on Monday, bye bye cancer - HELLO inhaler! I sure was nervous... been noshing on chocolate the…
rash under breast that keeps coming back?
Ok....this is like the third time I've had an itching, red rash under my breast. The first time was right after rads and they gave me cipro for it. The last time was about a month or so ago and it was bad. I was given a bacterial antibiotic that cleared it up but gave me an allergic reaction. Well, last night I found…
Express yourself!!!
Ladies, now coming to a mailbox near you!!! I have followed through with my threat and my 3 piece poster is out seeing the word and meeting some VERY special Ladies that have become very near and dear to my heart. I chose three ladies in 3 different states: Chenheart - CA MissRenee - AZ CypressCynthis - LA So if you are…
OT Warm Fuzzies
Danny and I have really been churning out the blankets again. The new infusion center has beautiful windows and was rather warm this summer. But now it's getting cooler. We just donated 2 dozen and have about 20 more when they finish handing those out. I still really get a big kick out of it. And, forgive my chemo brain,…
OT Warm Fuzzies
Danny and I have really been churning out the blankets again. The new infusion center has beautiful windows and was rather warm this summer. But now it's getting cooler. We just donated 2 dozen and have about 20 more when they finish handing those out. I still really get a big kick out of it. And, forgive my chemo brain,…
Need a few extra prayers.....
My Dad passed away on Monday morning the 17th. He was 85 but suffered from COPD. Way to many years of smoking. I thought after the first cry I would be fine. Well tomorrow I have to fly to Michigan from Calif. and tend to the funeral. It is a long and sad story and don't need to go into it all. But it would help to know…
A little laugh.....
I know this has probably been around a while but I needed a laugh when my friend sent it. Hopes it helps some of you. 1. She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she'd done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one…
results of MRI
Hello again, I got the results of my MRI and they've found something in my left breast as well. I'm choosing to do the bilateral masectomy. These last few weeks have been horrible. I feel completely out of control. I'm hoping now that I have a definite decision, a course of action, that I'll feel a little better. I know…
Wishing for more time in the day...
...because I haven't been able to reply to posts as often as I would like. I do think of you daily, and read your posts almost daily. You've been my support group through this madness. I will continue to send out prayers, positive energy, birthday wishes, welcomes for newbies, and I will be on the pink bus when…
Has anyone oppted to not take the inhibitors and not had a re-occurance.
Saw oncoligiist today. IDC stage1clear nodes, Oncotype results was 6 if i take estrogen progestrone drugs. Soon will be doing radiation. Has anyone had similiar diagnosis and not do the drugs. They want me to start taking Arimidex
do not want to take anastrozole?
Saw oncoligiist today. IDC stage1clear nodes, Oncotype results was 6 if i take estrogen progestrone drugs. Soon will be doing radiation. Has anyone had similiar diagnosis and not do the drugs. They want me to start taking Arimidex
It's my turn, it's my turn...
As of today's oncology appointment I am officially dancing with NED and he's pretty light on his feet. I darn near spun him out of the room... Other news tidbits ~ Wednesday I had an appointment with my plastic surgeon to order my implants. I went with saline, at my stage in life I went with peace of mind over natural…
Oh now I've heard everything...
an earthquake just south of San Antonio, Texas?!?! Goodness! BTW, the Alamo is still standing. What craziness :/ Stay safe all~
Hershey Girls
Jean is having trouble getting on CSN so asked that this be posted ASAP. If any of you are planning on attending the dinner next Saturday at 6:00 at the Forebay Restaurant at the Hershey Lodge and you have not yet contacted Jean, please do so right away so she can finalize the reservations. She said that a few of you said…
Bone pain and neulasta
Sorry if I already posted this - not sure where it went - I'm new to this forum stuff - Anyway - Just trying to be helpful to those who have significant bone pain from neulasta - my chemo nurses told me to take claritin once a day, and naproxen twice a day, for several days before and after the injection. I just kept…
Good things Happening
Just wondering what GOOD news is happening with everyone & their families! Just a cheery thought... As of this month my duaghter and her grandsons can get health coverage from her job. IT's been years since they have had any! Other daughter doing well in college! Denise

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