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What does this mean?
Got the pathology report back. One of the lymph nodes had micrometastatic adenocarcinoma .9 mm. So I have to go see a medical oncologist for possible radiation. :-(. Is this advanced?
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Northern California Lunch Date - February 19
Re, Chicadee, Gabe N Abby Mom, and I have been getting together for lunch every few months. We all live in the Sacramento area. We have a lunch date scheduled for February 19, 2010 at 12:30 at BJ's Restaurand and Brewhouse 3531 N. Freeway Blvd., Sacramento, CA. The location is right off I-80 and Truxel. Easy access. Plus,…
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Cruella Quit!!!!!!
While this is great, it is a shame that in the capacity of public relations VP, Karen Handel has tarnished SBK for forever. They will always be seen as a part of a politicized pool of organizations now.
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Herceptin
Does anybody had herception longer than one year and if so how long and why? Somebody told me that it would be too dangerous to have herception more than one year but my onco told me that I have to have it at least for 5 more years. Coming up this September will be one year and my joints already aching like crazzy every…
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Fantastic Great News and don't know yet news
The most wonderful news! My BRACA 1 and 2 tests results are back and are NEGATIVE! I had it done because my mother had breast cancer on one side back when they were doing radical mastectomies. 10 years later it came back on the other side and another mastectomy. 10 years later back in chest wall. And now I have triple…
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finally............... made a decision!
Hi all, After dealing with side effects, femara, then tamoxifen and several surgeries ,chemo, rad & diep flapetc... I finally made a decision to ask for help. I suffer from chronic joint pain, night sweats and fatigue. I work in an elementary school as a reading teacher and it has been so hard! Pain is always there and I…
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Today is ShelbyHome's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with many special surprises and love all around! -Jenny
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edema in breast
any suggestions on how to move the fluid? I had a lumpectomy, and had all lymph nodes removed under my arm...arm is not swollen but my breast is, any thing working for anyone out there? I do several exercises~Doc's were no help~I have large breasts so they blamed it on that~thanks Sinee
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O.T. Daughter bad accident Friday...I was on my lunch and ONLY ONE BLOCK away
She called to say car got hit...I said where..she was all upset gave vag answer..i heard sirens but did not realize goingn to her accident. I could SEE all the firetrucks , ambulances etc..when I drove up..i saw HOW bad the cars were...she was out walking (so knew not badly hurt) guy ran red light-witness' stopped to tell…
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Just found out I have cancer - Possible Inflammatory Breast Cancer - Including Swollen Limph Nodes
Last week I have had several appointments because of a swollen Lymph node on my neck. After a follow-up Mammogram they also found a 1cm mass. I now have to wait for results from both a biopsy from my lymph node and have a biopsy scheduled a week from now. I did have a mammogram and ultra sound a little over a year ago and…
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Chatroom
I have registered, logged in etc. and still can't get into a chatroom. Does anyone else have problems with this? Illona
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Great video
Saw this on facebook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZwpSwm_4as&feature=youtu.be If that doesn't work it is called What breast cancer is and is not.
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I am NOT Miss Daisy any longer
My MO said the MRI showed much shrinkage of the lesions, we are down to 2 from 3 or 4 and 1 of them is .45 cm when it started at 1.25cm while the other is 1.5cm down from 3 cm. Good news is there is minimal swelling so I am able to drive again. She thinks RO will want to wait a bit longer to see if more shrinking occurs…
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How to forgive and move on after 12 years
How can I forgive my family for not being there for me when I really needed them ? Cause I need to have a different outlook on going for my check ups mor often?
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Sore chest and shoulder 5 months after radiation
I have ovarian cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes in my clavicle, neck and underarm area. I had radiation to this area 5 months ago and now have soreness/pain in the area radiated. My CT scan is also showing plueral effusion in the lung on that side and thickening of the pluera. I would post this in the ovarian…
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Corset
Bilateral implants - How long after implants until it stops feeling like a tight corset? Seriously, uncomfortable.
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I will be on the Xeloda train
I definitely have to live on a more organized schedule as this is after meals twelve hours apart! I still haven't eaten yet!! Hugs, Karen oh yes I have to order the bag balm too.....
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Enjoy The Super Bowl & Go Patriots!
For those of you that love football, have a great time tomorrow and all I really hope for is a good game! But if the Patriots win, that would make me happy! Hugs, Leeza
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Jennifer (grams2jc) -- Results in MRI ??? Can you drive,now ?
Just thinking about you .. Keeping you in positive thoughts, and prayers dear Sister. Strength, Courage and Hope. Vicki Sam
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Today is Contrail's Birthday!
Sending Birthday wishes your way - hope you have a fantastic day! -Jenny
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A small collection of pics...a few more..
from my dutch world! (On my expressions page) More to come, I promise!!! Knuffels, Kathi
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Tamoxifen
Anybody NOT do hormone therapy? You know...just say no. If so, how are you doing and what do you know about the stats on others who have declined it? I'm studying up on every stage of treatment. I start radiation next week then on to hormone therapy...maybe. I'm also wondering if the side effects from Tamoxifen are some…
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Komen
Komen has reversed there decision.They will keep giving to PP.Yea for all the women who need them.I'm a happy camper since Komen is one of my non-profits i give to. Frankie
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Radiation
starting radiation soon what should I expect? My doctor said I go 5 x a week for 5 weeks. One positive thing my brca1 and 2 test came back negative.
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Radiation
starting radiation soon what should I expect? My doctor said I go 5 x a week for 5 weeks. One positive thing my brca1 and 2 test came back negative.
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Radiation
starting radiation soon what should I expect? My doctor said I go 5 x a week for 5 weeks. One positive thing my brca1 and 2 test came back negative.
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Radiation
starting radiation soon what should I expect? My doctor said I go 5 x a week for 5 weeks. One positive thing my brca1 and 2 test came back negative.
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Radiation
starting radiation soon what should I expect? My doctor said I go 5 x a week for 5 weeks. One positive thing my brca1 and 2 test came back negative.
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Chemo fever and chills
I completed my third weekly Navelbine infusion for bone mets and 5 days later started getting a low grade fever. 7 days after the infusion my fever spiked at 102 with serious chills, mild cough, shortness of breath and wheezing. My folks took me to the ER and after 6 hours I was admitted for overnight observation. I…
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Women Veterans and Collaterals of PTSD Veterans - Women's Retreat
I've talked about the Retreats I go to twice a year. I just found out the dates for the next one - April 27 - 29, 2012. It is done at the Ft. Meade VA facility in Sturgis , SD.. It is for women veterans of any era and the collaterals (wives/SO/mothers/sisters/daughters) of any veteran with PTSD. There is no cost for the…