-
Today is MWallace1325's Birthday!
Best wishes for a wonderful day - filled with lots of fun! Jenny
-
Today is Elizarose's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is fantastic! -Jenny
-
Don't know how to respond or how to even feel about this one!
Now a hard one, I really have been feeling really bad, am I wrong to let my son help me! A very good friend and I were talking about my long range plan, ie. hospice/ nursing home. I said no to nursing home and that I have set the hospice in motion for when the time comes. Not an easy subject to begin with. She then asked…
-
Brain MRI on Monday
Shouldn't need the bus, have the boys going with me, followed by lunch. Results should be posted by the time we get home! I am good with MRI to rule out mets. Good news is UTI has cleared, no protein and only trace of blood. Good news following bladder resection 2 years ago for tumors. Have been sleeping so much (some days…
-
All good news on Breast MRI!
I received great news, MRI was fine. That information was given to me by phone by surgeon's Nurse. Went I received the written report ( the letter from the hospital, not from rad) it said to have a mamo in 4 months. Does that sound right? I see my onco the end of Ferbruary and plan on asking him about it, just thought…
-
my mom died nov 25 2011im 27 yrs old
I need someone to talk to whos moms recently died
-
"cancer vaccine" being developed by the Army
http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=66697 This may be old to some, but it was new to me. It is just for HER 2 positive cancer I believe.
-
Shout out to Chen!
Anyone heard from Chen? Let us know how you're doing. Miss you! Sylvia
-
healthy New years habits
what are some healthy habits you have adopted and would like to share? I have been eating good whole foods and I have been exersizing. I am enjoying ball exersizes as getting down on the floor hurts the muschles and joints. I also try to get my green tea in. Traci suggested Republic of Tea and I really enjoy it. any…
-
Army of Women--anyone on hormone therapy?
For those of you who aren't aware, Army of Women is an organization that helps women with breast cancer connect more easily with current studies. For those of you who want to volunteer, check the site out. I have been eligible to participate and have participated in two studies. The most current study that I took part in…
-
My visit with the oncologist
My visit with the oncologist turned out ok. The breast doctor I think was not reading my report correctly that day. She told me I was a stage 2 the tumor was 2.1cm. The oncologist told me it is 2.1 mm which is a big difference it is very small and I do not need chemo. I will need radiation for 5 weeks and he wants to to…
-
She's here, she's here
My new granddaughter arrived this morning 1/11/12 @ 11:12a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs 14 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. Dark hair, and dark blue baby eyes, way more hair than we usually see in our family...guess it was that heartburn, lol. By the time I could force myself away from the hospital it was time to pick up big brother…
-
Vitamins and soy
I know that many ladies and men on the boards try to reduce soy in their diets. While comparing my Walmart brand daily vitamin with the Centrum daily vitamin for women over 50 (I am not 50 but in menopause after ovary removal) I noticed that at the bottom of the Walmart brand daily vitamin, it says in bold print that it…
-
Vaginal bleeding
I had some bleeding a few weeks ago and then again on Saturday. When it happened the first time, I thought maybe I was getting a UTI but then it stopped so I forgot about it. On Saturday it was after sex. There was quite a bit of blood and it went on for about 6-8 hrs. Bright red, same as the first time. There was probably…
-
Anybody Hypoglycemic?
My last blood work showed that I am now mildly Hypoglycemic and we are going to be keeping an eye one it. Almost all the sites I've found only deal with when dealing with diabetis - diabetic. From what I've read it seems that several small 'meals' a day and eating protien and complex carbohydrates are the way to go deal…
-
Came back to say hello and thank you
Hello, I finished up chemo in August, radiation in October, and started Tamoxifen in November. I didn't post all that much compared to most of you here, but I did read a lot of your posts. Thank you for the support you did provide me when I asked for it. I am so very grateful to all of you for the strength you gave me, and…
-
Got PET results (It's GOOD!)
My med. onc. called me and reported that the organs all looked good! This is major and I know lots of prayers have just been answered. I cried hysterically while calling my son, husband at work and a couple of friends. Tears of maybe the greatest joy ever. Now I'm awaiting a call to know when my bone biopsy is scheduled.…
-
A special note to Pinkkari
Just wanted you to know that however I am today in reacting to my new status, I've learned from people like you. I've read all of your posts and hopefully responded to at least most of them. Talk about an amazing, courageous, inspirational woman--that's the definition of you, my dear. You have never failed to amaze me with…
-
Arimidex
Have any of you decided not to take arimidex when diagnosed with estrogen positive breast cancer and not had a reaccourance?
-
I apologize to all of you.....
I haven't been on the boards except to read and jot something quick. I feel bad when I don't participate. Long story short I've been in pain since Thursday, lower back and pelvic. I've gone to ER, OBGYN and now have to do 2 more tests. Of course I've been scared of the obvious. So far pain meds are only helping a little…
-
Today is MaureenB's Birthday!
Sending Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a wonderful day filled with lots of surprises and love all around! -Jenny
-
Where words end
Ladies, some of you know me and know that while I love the power of words, I sometimes like to go where words end and give extra support by surprising someone who may be going through a very tough time. If you are interested in being a part of these random acts of supportiveness, you can email me at my private email…
-
Port Removal on Friday!
I am so excited to finally get my port removed. I have had it since March 2010, and it is time to go! I was given the choose of staying awake or be put to sleep. I choose to stay awake. I have had enough of fasting and waiting in recovery! Ready to be in and out. I would love to hear your thoughts, it is not too late to…
-
can't sleep, but wish me luck please
supposed to get the ureteral stent out Wed. AM and meet my new oncologist at 1PM. lots on my mind. wondering if there will be a different approach, or the same. just sharing.
-
new diagnosis....
My name is karen, and I am 40 yrs old, married with three children, josh is 19yrs, gabriel is 5 yrs and emily is 2. I have been diagnosed with breast cancer, a 7cm tumor and two satalite tumors approx 2cm and possible lymph node on the right, and a small tumor on the left. My ca 15-3 is 81. I have mri and ct scan tomorrow,…
-
RE: Gemzar
I am changing from Navelbine to Gemzar.... Can anyone give me any info on Gemzar> I was on Navel bine for 3 mos from a reoccurrance of breast cancer and it stopped workin after the first month. Is Gemzar stronger then Navelbine and have stronger side affects? Please help if u have any info on this drug so at least I have…
-
Nervous about my mammogram after 1 year of cancer treatment. Any advice?
Hi everyone: Happy New Year! So I have my mammogram on January 23 just over a year after being diagnosed with DCIS / 1 positive node / L mastectomy / 4 x taxotere/cytocin of chemo. My last chemo treatment was on July 1 and the reason I did chemo was due to the path report finding a small invasive bc cell in my 1st sentinel…
-
System down again?
I miss my chat gang. When will this system be fixed:)???????
-
book to read about cancer
Does anyone know of any books to read after having breast cancer and uterus cancer? Any helpful books out there for me to read on breast cancer? Thanks
-
Last Herceptin today,
I started my Herceptin along with Taxotere,clopatin, and herceptin, last Jan 28, 2011. Today I graduated,had my last Herceptin. Thank God, I will have my mammogram tommorow, please remember me in your prayers. I will stay postive.