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Breast Cancer

Archives for November 2011

Reflecting and reconnecting
My birthday is next month - same day as Missrenee. Anyway, as it approaches, I've started to think about, reflect I guess, about my life up til now, my family, friends... The story is, my parents separated when I was a toddler, I only briefly know my fathers side of the family, including my 3 half brothers. Of my fathers…
Xeloda approval delayed by BC/BS
I found out last week that my breast cancer (in remission for 39 months) has metastasized to my bones (severe backaches last month led me to bone scans which showed my bones lit up like a Christmas tree). My onc prescribed radiation for the most painful pelvic area and Xgeva to help "cement" my bones and an oral chemo…
So, I was missing our friend, 'Missrenee' and
so I called her. She is great. She has been a busy girl and will be for a little while with family and regular every day stuff. She says 'Hi' to everyone and will be back posting soon. Sue
Have y'all seen Heather's handsome dad?
I'm thinking our Heatherbelle could use some positive energy right now, so just wanted to say how much your new photo of you and your dad just always makes me smile. What a handsome guy your dad is! And he looks like he'd be just THE coolest grandpa to your little girls. Thanks for the smile, Heather! Traci
My precious lil' wiener dog "Tootsie"~~
Such a sad morning for me~ we had a thread recently about our pets, and I mentioned my sweet lil' tootsie. I shared that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer just recently. The tumor was too large to remove, and it seemed to gain speed in its growth. We chose to let her live her days out here at home, comfortable and…
CT SCAN results
Hello Again ... My onco doc wanted to do a CT Scan because of lab results she got. So I went this past Wednesday and got a call from my doc with this news >>>> We found spots on your lungs. She said she can't do a biopsy because the spots are too small. Good news I guess. She said to come back for another CT Scan in 3…
What is it lately on here???
Is it just me, or does there seem to be more and more random offensive type threads popping up on here lately? People just signing up and posting spam, or hawking one thing or another, posting links? I just get personally irritated with things like that because THIS PLACE is our comfort zone and safe haven. Where we can…
Today is Cat64's Birthday!
Happy Birthday dear Cat! Hope your day is filled with fun, surprises and love all around! -Jenny Cat64 is the wonderful Pink Sister who keeps the Birthday list current and (most of the time) sends out loving Birthday wishes to all us - an angel on earth for sure!!!
We Need The Pink Bus For Mollyz's Bone Scan - Let's Load Up Pink Sisters
Mollyz is having a bone scan on November 14th. I've got the pink bus already gassed up and ready to pick up all of you pink sisters to support her. Thanks, Lex
I found some LE websites to share.
I have been trying to do some research on MLD and mets. I found some websites to share for those of you with lymphedema. http://www.lymphedema-clinic.com/navid.1/lymphedema.htm This is where I would like to go for my LE treatments...it's a beautiful spa in Austria. There is also some great information on this site about…
Rare breast cancer - anyone else?
I found a cyst on my right breast end of Sept. and I had an ultrasound done which turned out to be a comlex cyst, which was biopsied. On October 6th I was diagnosed with Invasive Metaplastic Carcinoma - adenosquamous type grade 3. Since then I have had a mammo and an MRI which revealed 2 masses <2 cm and another small mass…
Happy Birthday to all those I've missed
Between site issues and computer problems (it would just shut down in the middle of a session on line) I haven't been posting much for the past almost 2 weeks. SOoooooo, Happy Birthday to all those I've missed. I think I'm back now but time will tell. Trying to catch up on all that's gone on. Blessings to one and all!
I am wishing a Happy Veteran's Day to everyone and also sending a thank you to all of those that hav
I don't know if any of you pink sisters have or are in the military, but, I want to send a big thank you to all that have served our country! Hugs, Debby
It's That Time of Year again, Kindreds "Old" and New~sign up for the Ornament Exchange!!!!
As most of you know, I have been doing an Ornament Exchange here on the boards ( I first started the exchange in the chatroom) for 5 or 6 years now. To those new here~ it is a loving, meaningful way to connect even further with the sisters here ~ in ways that will surprisingly touch you. It doesn't matter AT ALL of you are…
We Will Never Forget...
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, Veteran's Day in the USA. This is an emotional day for me. My parents were almost 13 years apart in age. My mother is from Germany, born in Eastern Prussia which is now Poland. My father was an American citizen. Both of my parents, throughout my childhood shared their individual stories…
New here - my intro
Hello ladies and gents. I'm new here. I've been lurking for a few weeks and decided it was finally time to introduce myself and maybe get to know some of you nice people. I'm a 52yo female. I've got IDC in a background of extensive intermediate grade DCIS. Lymph nodes and margins were clear. I try to read the report the…
Just a fun little treat I wanted to share, hope you try it and enjoy it.
You know sometimes you just want a nice warm fudgy piece of chocolate cake but you don't feel like the hassle of getting out the mixer and having all the mess. Well here is a simple little recipe that will meet that need. I hope you try it and enjoy it, I had mine earlier today. CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ONE 1 Coffee Mug 4…
check it out
On Hesters blog she recomends these.... Tit-Bits are fun, funky hand-knitted breast prostheses. They're affordable, beautiful, comfortable and practical. You can get Tit-Bits for yourself or for a loved one here - just click on the Tit-Bits at the bottom of the page. Just a few things to consider... Weighting: Choose…
Oral Moisturizers???
Hey!! My Aunt has breast cancer too, but is on a different chemo than I was. She is having a lot of trouble with dry mouth and sometimes sores. She has tried Magic Mouthwash, but it doesn't help much. Anyone have any luck with any particular product??? THANKS!!!
~~ What's Everyone Doing For Thanksgiving? ~~
I know it is early to be asking, but, I imagine most of us have our plans set by now, whether we are hosting it or going somewhere. So, what are you doing for Turkey Day? ♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣ I love turkey! Happy Thanksgiving!
Good news - not so good news
The good news is that the podiatrist gave me the option of going and getting a mold done and then special shoes - My reply was IF I need it Yes but I don't really think I need it. His reply was that was what he thought I'd say and he didn't think I needed it BUT if in the future I think I do, call him and he'll put in for…
Can Ancient Herbs Treat Cancer?
New testing done by FDA. Here is the link to the article. http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1671684,00.html Just thought I would post as it is talking about breast cancer. I do not have breast cancer but uterine cancer. Found the article interesting and hopefully find cures for this and other cancers too by…
Reconstructive plastic surgery
Hi, Ladies, I live in the s.e. part of Florida, close to Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. I had 2 mastectomies at different times and reconstruction followed. Now, for the third time, one of the protheses broke. I was hoping to get recommendations from you for an excellent plastic surgeon in my area so I can hopefully be…
Reconstructive plastic surgery
Hi, Ladies, I live in the s.e. part of Florida, close to Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. I had 2 mastectomies at different times and reconstruction followed. Now, for the third time, one of the protheses broke. I was hoping to get recommendations from you for an excellent plastic surgeon in my area so I can hopefully be…
Reconstructive plastic surgery
Hi, Ladies, I live in the s.e. part of Florida, close to Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. I had 2 mastectomies at different times and reconstruction followed. Now, for the third time, one of the protheses broke. I was hoping to get recommendations from you for an excellent plastic surgeon in my area so I can hopefully be…
Reconstructive plastic surgery
Hi, Ladies, I live in the s.e. part of Florida, close to Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. I had 2 mastectomies at different times and reconstruction followed. Now, for the third time, one of the protheses broke. I was hoping to get recommendations from you for an excellent plastic surgeon in my area so I can hopefully be…
Any one else on levothyroxine (synthroid) and arimidex (or femara or armoasin)?
It appears that my endocrinologist and I have noticed a drug-drug interaction between synthroid and arimidex. I am hypothyroid and had been on the same 0.15 mg/day dose for >20 years. When I started arimidex, I began to be hyperthyroid and we slowly lowered my synthroid dose all the way down to 0.088 mg/day until I was…
Thank you Lady's
Sorry it has taken some time to get back with you lady's. I want to THANK you all for the kind words to help the night before the first chemo. I just worry alot. I got lucky and didnt get sick (so far), just tired. :)
California
Hi all! i am bqck form California! had a great time from start to finish. I loved meeting Olga and Inez. such lovely people!!! We had a great healthy lunch, then took a walk on the beach. I love these girls! thank you so much!!!
Some more studies and food for thought
3 drinks per week increases risk of recurrence by 51%: Alcohol Raises Risk of recurrence http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20091210/alcohol-raises-risk-of-breast-cancer-recurrence "Moderate consumption of alcohol is likely to increase a woman's risk of dying as a result of breast cancer while decreasing her risk of…

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