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Breast Cancer

Archives for April 2012

A Song
A friend of mine shared a song that she heard all the time when she was going through treatment for her cancer. I don't know about all of you, but this is the song that comes into my head every time I face a life crisis. It's called ... Here I Go Again by Whitesnake. It holds such meaning for me. Here I Go Again lyrics by…
Today is Grams2jc's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JENNIFER HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! May your special day be filled with love, laughter, & all the things you ♥ most! ♥ Cat
Requesting pink bus
Haven't been around much but the readers digest history is: DCIS in January 2009, lumpectomy and 33 rads treatments. Mammo every 6 months since. I didn't get the one done in November due to moving, insurance, etc. so I went last Monday. They called and want to exam the incision line more carefully (I had *all* my old…
Breathing problems after chemo....
I am currently on chemo every 2 weeks....Avastin, Zemcar (sp) and Carboplatin....I've had two treatments and after both we were half way home when I experienced extreme breathing problems...unable to breathe....so scary....they even tweaked all the pre meds before the second infusion...didn't make much of a difference…
Just scared...
I'm so tired of reading everthing I can find about Arimidex until wee hours of the morning when I should be asleep only to find I found nothing I don't already know. 3wks ago I had what my surgeon calls a successful double mastectomy for a very rare secretory carcinoma. The margins are clear and pathology on 2 nodes also…
Update: Tamoxifen and D&C
About a month ago, I found out I had thickening of the uterine lining that was caused by Tamoxifen. I have been on the drug for a little over two years. That being said, my gynecologist suggested scheduling for a D&C. I saw her today for an EKG, labwork, and to answer any questions I might have about the procedure. My…
Casting For Recovery Retreat - This weekend or next?
One of our Sisters ('feeble' brain won't remember now who) was accepted for a Casting For Recovery Retreat in I think it was GA. Either this coming weekend or the next. Just wanted to say to have a great learning and growing time and looking forward to hearing how great it was. For those not familiar with the Casting For…
Hematoma
Anybody had a lumpectomy and developed a huge hematoma which then had to be removed? I had two tumors removed w/ lots of tissue last month. Horrible bruising and now the entire thing is hard as a rock. Dr says we need to have another surgery to remove it. My question is, if they cut me open again, how is that going to be…
They won't give my cousin a Mammogram
My cousin felt a lump last month, as did her Dr. who then told her to come back later in the month after her period. She called to make an appt. and he said she was too young for a Mammogram! She will be 30 in June. They will however give her an Ultrasound and her appt. is next Friday. Is an Ultrasound alone good enough?…
Any word, Lolad?
Starting a new thread, hoping you've gotten good news and that Zach is back home where he belongs. Prayers and hugs for all of you. marge
Very close friend-hopefully her last chemo today
It's been a very long haul-long (5-6 hr ) treatments seems like forever-today I supposed to be her last one then a short break and radiation! KEEP her in your thoughts! Denise
Hello darkness my old friend
I am holding my breath .... not really able to speak ... as soon as I have more info I will post ... in the meantime ... Here is a song that we all can relate to THE SOUND OF SILENCE by Simon & Garfunkel Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again (The disease itself) Because a vision softly creeping…
I've been approved as a kidney donor for my son!
Many of you may recall that my breast cancer was diagnosed 3 years ago when I was being screened as a donor for my son. Because of a member on this board posting that she was approved as a blood donor, I recontacted the Yale Transplant Center in Jan and asked to be reevaluated. This was charting new territory for them but…
Starting 12 weeks of Taxol tomorrow...getting nervous!
Hi, ladies, Well my 3 week break has come to an end! I got a lot of rest, went on vacation, enjoyed time with the kids, and all of the symptoms from the A/C have subsided! As much as I know what to expect with the Taxol, I am still very nervous. It is almost like starting chemo for the first time all over again. Thank…
question regarding cancer fighting strategies report
Hello. My mother was diagnosed two years ago with secondary breast cancer that has spread to her bones, stage 4. There is now a spot on her liver that her dr has decided to treat with chemo pills since the second round of hormone shots has not been effective. I have read the cancer fighting strategies report and am torn on…
Today is RooDee's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR RD HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
I'm a NEW Grandfather !!!!
I have a new Grandson! His name is, Lucas Maxwell Villanueva (pronounced: Villa-new-eva), born yesterday at 8:52pm CST, 7lbs.14oz. and 19 1/2 inch. My daughter,Jennifer, has been in a slow labor for a week or two waiting for "peanut" to come. She had been having sporadic contractions on and off for awhile, mostly at night.…
Get Together - Midwest - Chicago (Park Ridge, IL)
If you can get to downtown Chicago, then you can get to my house in Park Ridge, near O'Hare Airport. Park Ridge is a northwest suburb directly next door to Chicago. Park Ridge is easily accessible via expressways and tollways. The get together will be at my house. I want to cook. I am an expensive, from scratch cook and…
Fatigue
ALL my Drs ask how my fatigue is! I say what exactly is fatigue-they say if you have to ask you dont' have it.. I am not being funny or goofy...but what is it exactly. I have some aches on occassion and cant' sleep but figure that is all due to my age (52) Fatigue: Antsy aka can't sit still? Denise
Today is Weazer's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KARIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope you have a wonderful day/year filled with many blessings! ♥ Cat
DIEP Flap troubles
HI! I have recently joined csn site and love all the love and care everyone shares. I posted my story on Expressions Gallery,but will add it here to give a history. I had a bilateral mastectomy with immediate DIEP Flap reconstruction March 6th at Ann Arundel Medical Ctr, Annapolis Maryland. I had DCIS in one breast where I…
I've missed you all! Been in Hosp..finally back to my couch and in recovery mode with my kids!
Hi all....just an update.. Since my March 15th Bilateral Mastectomy with immediate tissue expander implants-home to recover for few days UNTIL bad reaction appeared on my forth day home March 19th (my Bday)...Hot flashes,rash on site and under arms..itched like a (bleep bleep)...chills to heaviness in chest to eventually…
Just stopping by
I have stayed away from this board a lot but just stopped to check on what's going on. I am so sad to read many of the posts. I want you all to know I am still here and I still care. I just wish I had words of wisdom and comfort for everyone. I have my own issues right now that I will not burden you with, they seem so…
Should have learned to love limbo
Scan results were not what we wanted. Abdomen and pelvis we did as a follow-up were fine, chest I requested due to nagging cough not good. Right lung full of fluid, basically working with one lung. disease in lining of lung and some "tiny" lymph nodes. Started Xeloda on Saturday will scan again in 8 weeks to see what is…
Getting educated to help
My Mother was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer Stage 3. It is a complete shock to me; as I didn't know anything about the stages and what everything means. She has a high Estrogen level and because she is older, they want to try Femara on her first as a hormone pill to shrink the tumors and God willing if they need to…
A lot going on.........
I'm sorry if I've missed any birthdays or words of encouragement. My brother and mom were in a bad car accident. My brother was med flighted to Boston and is touch and go. My 81 year old mom has broken all her ribs and already has a lung disease, so she's also in ICU. My brother passed out and went head on into a tractor…
Fellow Triple Negatives----
There is a Free Triple Negative Teleconference on Tues April 17 at 12-1pm Eastern time. You can participate by phone or computer. Details: http://www.tnbcfoundation.org/teleconferences_0412.htm I'll be having chemo then, but signed up and plan on taking my laptop. Angie
Seeking advice from tamoxifen veterans
Hello, all! I have a question for anyone who has been on tamoxifen and now is done with treatment. First, let me say that I know many people strongly dislike tam, and for many valid reasons. That is not the topic of this question, however, so I’d prefer to avoid a discussion of the evils of tam here. I have had a…
First Chemo
Hi~ I'm starting chemo next Friday. The doctor said he is going to hit it hard with the hope of some fast shrinkage. He said he wants to "knock the sh*t out of it". I was worried that the side effects might be worse but he said it won't be any different with three drugs than with two. How soon should I expect my hair to…
Question about Arimidex....again
I read in another post that many women have female problems associated with Tamoxifin. Has anyone heard of that relation to Arimidex. My doctor prescribed this for me and I picked it up but have not yet taken it. I have several questions for him and will have to wait till after Easter. My concern is that my mom died of…

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