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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2011

Daughter's mammo...thank you!
Thank you every one for the prayers offered up when my daughter had her first mammo the other day....they only did the routine mammo....told her she could get dressed and leave...so we are assuming until she sees her ob/gyn that everything was normal...WHEW! But I won't rest easy until she's told everything is…
Generic Arimidex - Roxane Pharmaceuticals???
Is anyone taking the generic form of Arimidex? Could you please tell me what Pharmaceuticaul company you getting your drug from? I thought I read that some women are experiencing more side effects from the generic brand vs. the real deal. Do you know if there is any difference, except for the cost, and a few slightly…
very mixed feeling about birthday
Hi all: How have your feelings about birthdays changed since your DX? I am turning 45 tomorrow and feel really emotional, wondering if it my last birthday on earth, not sure if I even feeling like celebrating since this whole year has been so tough, but grateful...very, very mixed! Laura
DR update
Hello, Thanks all for the great welcomes. I know that just being here with you all I can get through this. I went to the Dr yesterday and my pet scan showed that the cancer has not spread and my MRI of the breast showed that it it still just in the breast but with a couple of lymph nodes as well. I have a appointment next…
time for a funny...
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles. A salesclerk notices and asks if she can help. He answers that he is looking for a box of Tampons for his wife. She directs him to the correct aisle, but a few minutes later he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter. Confused,…
Breast lift question
I had a unilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. Before reconstruction my plastic surgeon planned on doing a breast lift on the other side. When I went for follow-up he wasn't sure I needed one since there isn't a LOT of difference. My breast surgeon thinks I should have one still. I have the nipple reconstruction/breast…
CT scan this morning, playing the waiting game
The CT went well as far as the IV not being bad at all, and the girl being very nice. I wish they would call the same day with results.
NEW BC treatment breakthrough
Did anyone else hear about this? I googled it after learning basic info and pasted the article below. BUT the folks at Hershey Medical have had a break through in treatment. It seems they've found a virus that kills breast cancer cells in the lab. The big problem, the funding needed to take it to trials. Read the story…
Just finished radiation hooray!
Just got back from my last treatment, woohoo! It will be nice to have that 2 hours a day M- F back, I probably won't be able to get through a whole day of work! It probably won't sink in until tomorrow, when I don't have to get in my car at 9:45! I've been really lucky, I have a little fatigue, but it usually doesn't show…
Curve Ball
Hi ladies. I just need to vent. Several weeks back I posted about back pain and had a question on mets to the spine. I had to beg for an updated MRI and as good luck had it, it was only a ruptured disk. I had surgery two weeks ago (diskectomy)and the pain is gone. No cancer and I thought life was good. I returned to work…
Curve Ball
Hi ladies. I just need to vent. Several weeks back I posted about back pain and had a question on mets to the spine. I had to beg for an updated MRI and as good luck had it, it was only a ruptured disk. I had surgery two weeks ago (diskectomy)and the pain is gone. No cancer and I thought life was good. I returned to work…
Has Anyone Suffered Depression after treatments ended.
I feel a little embarrased about this subject. I've always considered myself a strong person. For two years, during my treatment and surgeries, I was determined to fight cancer and I wanted it out of my body. I felt slightly scarred but I had surge of energy to fight to go on with my life. After my last surgery and…
I Know A Lot Of Pink Sisters Have Pets - Would You Like To Share Something About Your Pet Or Pets Wi
I know how much I love my cat and know that most, if not all of you, also have a pet or pets. So, how about sharing something about your beloved pet or pets with us? ♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣
Mariam, how are you doing after your surgery? Guilty pleasure TV recommendations, everyone!
Mariam, I don't think I've seen anything from you since your Buy-3-Surgeries-Get-A-Free-Toaster-Friday -- we're thinking about you, and wondering how everything went, and how you're feeling? To go along with your "emergency" stash of dark chocolate bonbons and Toblerone, I hope you're indulging in some mindless, guilty…
BRCA2 With No Family History of Ovarian or Breast Cancer
Hi - I am 38 years old and was recently in shock to find out that I have the BRCA2 mutation. I have absolutely no family history of ovarian or breast cancer. I just had a baby. I would really prefer not to have a mastectomy. I have been told that my risk of the cancer has gone from 6% (general pop.) to 30-35%. I am…
"On My Way Here" - Retreat
That was the theme for the Fall Women's Retreat this year. It was great as usual. Got to the Sweat and it was cold, windy and cloudy outside (high 30's) so we stood around the fire pit for the warmth (note to self don't stand in front of the fire in only heavy coat you take unless you want to smell like a forest fire when…
OT - Hershey ladies, I have a favor to ask
I have been searching for Jiffy cake mixes and they don't sell them in my area (or any place I travel) anymore. It will cost as much to ship them as it is to buy them from the company. If they sell them in your area, would someone buy some for me and bring them to Hershey? I could send a check or pay you when I see you. I…
Black line under fingernail
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January of 2011. I had TCH until June followed by a double mastectomy later that month. In July I started my herceptin treatments which I will have until February 2012. I just finished my radiation treatments 7 days ago. As a result from my chemo I lost all of my fingernails. They are…
I'm a daughter.
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday. She is 61. She has not talked to me about it yet (my dad told me). I know that it has spread to her lymph nodes but I do not know what type she has or what stage she is in. She will begin radiation and chemotherapy, and she has an appointment with a surgeon on Thursday. I…
Gabrielle's Angel Ball raised 3.3 millions last night for the cure!
Hi sisters -- Last night I volunteered to be part of the Angel Ball event where many rich people attend and donate money for a cure. My job was to help identify tables that were bidding. There were a few celebrities, like Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campball, among others. It was a gala event so it was fancy! I had fun. They…
One more Mammo..tomorrow..
This is almost 4 yrs post the start of BC... Funny thing is since all this started..my oldest daughter got a job in the Imagining Center I go to..she even set up my appt... Denise
Flashbacks..
My teen daughter is studying psycology in college-I am her guinea pigs at times..OTHER NIGHT she asked me if I ever have or had flash backs of radiation? I told her NO I have never had any...to me it was not stressful at all..I had great group of medical staff...greeted me by name daily...sweet and caring... Denise
Quick prayer, please...
For my daughter..she's 38 with 3 young kids...she's having her first mammo tomorrow morning....I'm praying God leaves it all on me... Thank you... Hugs, Nancy
Re: Positive State of state or mind
Well as alot of u no that I chat with I have had a reoccurrance of my breast cancer in my liver. I have been stage IV since the start Oct 1 2010. I have been positive for the most part and blessed by my support here and my family and my sis and my few close friends. I mean real blessed, I have had a long rough year but…
New to the world of cancer :(
Hi to my newest group of friends. Even though we don't know each other, I feel the bond already. :) I just saw my oncologist for the first time today. I had a lumpectomy one month ago and was told that I was Stage 2A, clear margins and clear nodes. BUT, the pathology report showed that there were "cancer crumbs" sitting…
OK, I called the doctor this morning,but not because of my odd gait
After those repeated U T I ---9 since April, I am now urinating blood, quite a bit it seems. And...I called at 7AM, this was frightening to me. He wanted a CT scan today, but it is Wednesday morning because of my insurance :( and the urinalysis shows no infection, just blood. They will culture it anyway, but somehow, with…
Advocate for Yourself!
I learned the hard way to advocate for myself during my chemo treatments (Taxotere and Cytoxin.) I suffered a broken back after my second chemo caused my blood pressure to drop, resulting in a black out. I fell in my kitchen which left me with a L1 compression fracture. I learned that my doctor limited the steroids to 2.5…
Began today...
First rads treatment, of the second time around (first time almost 8 years ago). One done, 32 more to go. Relieved to have finally begun. Gotta start, in order to finish. Kind regards, Susan
Allergic Reaction to Taxotere?
Well after all the late end side effects from my first cytoxan/taxotere treatments I was ready to get number 2 over with. Cytoxan went in without a hitch so I was optomistic. About 8 minutes into the 60 minute taxotere, I started feeling really flushed, started coughing and couldn't breathe. The nurses immediately stopped…
on Happier subject (OT) VACATION
Anyone else have big plans for next year as far as vacations? we have 2 weekend camping trips (NY), one week camping (Va) & week at Disney! Denise

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