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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2012

I could not get through this without all of you
First, I want to thank all of you who have offered your wisdom, support, prayers, kind words and encouragement to me during this truly horrific time in my life. You are all going through your own trials, yet you take the time out to comfort me in mine. I hope this does not sound cliche, but I truly love each and every one…
anybody know about HER2+ cancer?
It suposed to be a real aggresive kind. Maybe somebody could reply. I am new. Ilona
Confused by news today, can you all help a bit?
I never thought I'd be seeking out these forums but a few hours ago my Mom called and said she's been diagnosed with stage 5 breast cancer and is planning on surgery next week to see if it's spread to the lymph nodes. Being who I am, I broke down a bit, left work for the afternoon because I couldn't sit there sniffling and…
white noise
5 months after finishing chemo woke up with white noise in head ears whatever. Mri's of head, ears okay.Leg numbness down to the toes, Mri of lower back, one doc fully mets in spine, went to another brain and back doc he says he don't see cancer ,then went to another neuro guy no cancer in L -5. Spoke to breast doc ,white…
Today is sinee's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wondeful day - filled with eveything and everyone you love most! -Jenny
Results OK - Ok, Can you ride the Bus on Tuesday, Jan. 10th please - Sonogram due to Spotting
Hi pink sisters-- So I haven’t had my period since April of this year. Background information: egg retrieval March 2011. First Chemo: April 1, 2011. Last Period: April 15th. Last Chemo: July 7th. Tamoxifen: since August. Today I noticed I had brown spots so I contacted my GYN (oncology) and she wants to do a sonogram for…
Biopsy needed with recurrent breast cancer
I was "fortunate" in that, because it had been so long since my breast cancer, we did a biopsy to both confirm diagnosis and to see what we were dealing with. My original tumor was ER and PR positive. My metastasis was ER + but PR negative. It is fairly common for breast cancer to change over time. Studies are beginning to…
Finger and Nail pain
Howdy folks, I'm not even certain if I've ever started a thread here; I mostly just lurk and gather info for my wife. Some background info: my wife was diagnosed with Stage IIA IDC the day after her 37th birthday. The day of her 9th Taxol infusion, the Oncologist commented that she'll probably keep her nails...we hadn't…
Did y'all miss me?
Hi girls!! I finally have time to get on here and give everyone an update, so sorry for the delay! Special thanks to Gami43 for my beautiful ornament that I received! I finished my finals and have been spending time with family/friends and working a lot. I took a trip up to Michigan to visit some girlfriends and spent New…
three smooth edged masses
I would appreciate any advice from anyone on this site. I am coming from the colorectal site as I have been through colorectal cancer. I have three smooth edged masses in my left breast which are being watched but not biopsied as the docs are afraid to do a biopsy as I have bleeding issues also. The masses have increased…
With all the hope, prayers and positive thinking, the news is really bad
My husband and I went to my med. onc. office yesterday and she gave us the really bad news. Bone scan, CT and MRI all show "abnormalities in T12 and L1 strongly suggestive of bony metastasis" as well as "numerous metastatic foci of the central skeleton including the entire thoracolumbar spine, sacrum and pelvis." My…
Unsure about this lump...
My name is Heidi and I'm almost 27...I don't feel like I'm worthy of posting this but need to tell someone. I found a lump and I'm freaked out about it. I have an appointment to see the doctor but I haven't told anyone about it because I don't want my family to be freaking out as well...I pray that it's nothing but Breast…
the stent in my ureter, just wanting to talk about feeling guilty
I am still bleeding ---surgery dec. 22nd to remove kidney stone and insert the stent to my bladder, and the doctor now put me to bedrest. I was doing too much. I feel so awful missing work and I love my job!! But physically, it is not possible nor advised. Does anyone feel really guilty for being sick and unable to just be…
Arimidex/Femara/Aromatase Inhibitors: Did they affect your heart?
I have been experiencing breathing problems over the past few months. I was on herceptin but was taken off because my muga showed heart infraction rate extremely low....but I am still experiencing the problems. I am taking Arimidex and just just read that this drug plus the others CAN cause heart problems. I never knew…
Just a friendly reminder.....really.
I want to start off with extending a welcome to the newbies and conveying my condolences that we had to meet this way. I have found this to be an excellent source of information and emotional support. That being said, I feel a need to remind everyone that whatever you post can be read by anyone on the Internet. It is not…
Core Biopsy Update
Ouch! Had two core biopsies yesterday and I have stabbing pain. Tylenol is not cutting it. One of the biopsies was on a cystic tumor and the doctor basically sucked all the fluid out. The one done in my pectoral muscle doesn't really bother me. I thought it would be the other way around. I hope I can put a bra on tomorrow…
I have been counting, and I have a new record today....
As many of you know I work for a local credit union. Yesterday, was the first day in my new branch. I shaved my head Christmas afternoon, so I have been wearing hats and scarves to work....you know the big sign on your head that says "chemo girl here". Because we are short staffed right now I am spending some time as a…
Arimidex vs. tamoxifen
Hi all. I posted about a week ago the concerns about quality of life on Arimidex. I went to my oncologist today and he took me off of it stating that he's had 'a lot of complaints about the side effects being worse than the disease itself'. He's put me on Tamoxifen starting today. Can anyone tell me their experiences with…
1/2 done with whole brain rads, baby granddaughter upate
So today was #8 of 15 total brain rads, going by fast. Tired of not being able to drive at all, feel like the driving Miss Daisy movie. Down to 8 mg steroids so not so hungry, less reflux, hoping for more sleep, but this was 1st day of reduced dose. I am not a 4 hr sleep per night gal....like my 6 to 7. Feeling like I am…
Visible tumors popping up
Okay, some of you know me. My husband is the pink brother-Stage IV breast cancer, mets to all of bones. We had a dr visit today after a couple of months rest of chemo. Numbers were low, but was able to get chemo today. WBC was 2.2, already an anemic...nothing new. However today my husband shared about the knot growing in…
4 am - Very Scary
4 am is when I wake up with white hot fear. I get up and watch the sky,the rain, the fog, the snow. I ask God to remove the fear from my heart and, after a bout 1/2 hour, it begins to go away. That 1/2 hour seems like an eternity. This is usually the time I get answers to problems or things I can't sort out. But it's hard…
Flashing
Hey, For those who have been through this some help. I've been on Tamoxifen for a year and a half. I continue to have horrible hot flashes. Does anyone have any suggestions? Christmas I was on the deck with sweat pouring off me. It is really getting old to say the least. I expected hot flashes in the beginning but this far…
Starting Chemo tomorrow 1/5/12
Hi all, I have belonged to the board for a short time and haven't posted a lot. I will be starting chemo tomorrow. I will be taking 4 infustions (one every 3 weeks) of taxoterre and cytoxan. Am scared, but have heard that this combo is pretty tolerable. Any advice is welcome. I have started increasing my water because I've…
even out NOT reconstruction
Has anyone had any work done *surgically* to even up once you have had a lumpectomy?
parital vs lumpectomy
what is difference? IN partial masectomy and lumpectomy? Denise
Another Word Game
I thought I would start a new post of this word game for us. Just take the word that is posted before you and change one letter to make a new word. My word is REAL
Safely made another switch....UPDATE
Whew!...and during the flight, my beau saved a man's life! (We were then moved to first class...too bad it was after dinner *smile*). As a result, ended up with a stopover in Chicago on our 'nonstop' flight.... Dutch hugs, Kathi
Appointment with oncologist today
I have a 3 p.m. (Phoenix time) appointment with my med. onc. She will have the results of my bone scan, CT, 3-D imaging and MRI of my lumbar and thoracic spine. My husband is going with me. I am hoping the tests are definitive and show some sort of injury (fracture) but if they are not, I'm thinking she'll suggest a bone…
4 years this week it all started
I just realized the date and year..of course..and my journey with BC started exactly 4 yrs ago...been clear sailing once I had my hysterectomy (due to tamoxifen) may of 2011! ONLY about 18 mths more of tamoxifen-yeeeehaaaa Denise
Today is You Can Do This' Birthday!
Sending Big Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a fantastic day! Do what you love! -Jenny

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