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Breast Cancer

Archives for May 2012

how long do we have
hi i would like to know how much longer do we have. Here is the back story. my aunt was diagnosed stage 4 breast cancer in January 2011 with mets to lymph nodes under right arm, bones, lungs and spline. also she was born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy .she was put on femara and it worked until December when we noticed…
Stage 1v breast cancer with mets to
entire spine, both femurs, hips, ribs, sternum, clavicle, and knee-still being heavily treated. Pleural effusion- pleural thickening, nodules, scarring. We just recently had a scan came back with a liver lesions--taken Halaven...What does this mean? Should I be worried for my husband? Being treated with halaven, zometa,…
Breast cancer and no insurance
Hi A family member of mine has been diagnosed with Stage I DCIS. The doctor gave her the option lumpectomy w. radiation or mastectomy. She has no insurance at all. What do people do in such situations? It is horrifying, not only does one have to face hearing the word "you have cancer", but now she has to worry how on earth…
THREE YEARS for me!
Yesterday was the 3 year anniversary of my lumpectomy. I consider this my anniversary of survivorship, since this was the date the cancer was removed from my body. I had my follow up from the colonoscopy and endoscopy. Two polyps removed, the one in the intestine he said was the kind that becomes cancer so good thing I had…
Dates of mine to remember
Sat was 4 yrs since I started radiation...17th will be one year since hytercomty due to tamoxifen and June 28 last day of radiation...! NOW all in past...moving forward.. Denise
mastectomy
mastectomy right breast, never have been sick or in hositpal until breast cancer, i am 58 years old, my nerves are shot! any advice out there.
Double mastectomy tomorrow
Up again in the middle of the nightl. This site brings me comfort. I am going into surgery tomorrow morning and just wanted to say thanks for the support and encouragement that will continue through my recovery and beyond. You gals are wonderful. Keep posting.
Colonoscopy Prep...
This is not really related to Breast cancer, but you have all become my source of comfort and insite. I was scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow and have now been told to call in the am and rescedule. I started drinking the prep and after one glass began to vomit. I called the doc who said to take an hour break and try…
Mammosite5
I would love to chat with someone who has had a lumpectomy and then did the Mammosite 5 radiation. I had surgery on March 2,2012. Finished radiation on the 15th. Just wondering how the healing process has gone for others. I don't know anyone else that has had this kind of radiation to discuss how things were for them.
How is Katie17
Does anyone have word on Katie17? Her surgery was this past Thursday.
A cute quote......
Life isn’t a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming ‘Woohoo WHAT A RIDE’! I thought you ladies and gents would like this. I hope you are all well,…
Fosomax (Alendronate)
Hi, 6wks ago I had a double mastectomy with 2nodes removed for a rare secretory carcinoma of the breast. Margins and nodes were clear. My doc prescribed Arimidex and so far so good. About a year ago I was treated with chemo and pelvic radiation for Stage 3 Anal cancer, at this time NED. After a bone density test I have…
Lost Disability - any suggestions for my appeal?
Im looking for ANY help...diagnosed stage IIIa jul2010, lumpectomy jul 2010, 16 weeks of chemo (completed dec 2010) 30 rads (completed May 2011). BRCA 2+ had total hysterectomy. On tamoxifen and suffer horrible side affects, bone & joint pain...have had MASSIVE lover back problems since my first chemo txt...I decided to…
Lymphedema Risk and Acupuncture?
Hi There, I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy and sentinel node removal on Thursday. My husband is an acupuncturist and wants to acupuncture me after my surgery and while I'm receiving radiation therapy. I'm a bit freaked out about the potential of getting lymphedema after my node removal. Does anyone know if there is a risk to…
new here and have all the 3 symptoms-scared-alone and lost.
Hey everyone! Im so glad I found this site as Ive been going thru alot myself but I found my lump last Jan,2012 and had a lumpectomy on April 25,2012.Im getting my stitches and staples out Monday. I havent started radidation yet but expect it soon.Im ready as I want to get better. This is a emotional roller coaster as I…
Quilt and hair story
I was out and about with a friend (endometrial cancer survivor) this morning. One of our stops was a quilt store. So there we were, having fabrics cut by a woman wearing a pink ribbon. And yes, she was a bc survivor - and I must tell you all that she is a 4-year survivor of Stage III bc. Yahooie! She has lymphedema and…
An update of sorts
Started my new cycle of Xeloda today and this has been an easier day than the 1st round, 1st day. Couldn't figure out why my onc does 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off and when my WBC dropped like a stone last week I understood why. She doesn't like to use WBC boosters and was glad my count came back up without the need for…
~~ Do You Have Any Plans For Mother's Day? ~~
Let us know if you have any plans for Mother's Day. I hope that you will be pampered, fed and shown all of the love that you all so deserve! Happy Mother's Day Pink Sisters!
I suddenly had an increase in neuropathy
I am 3+ months out from my last chemo and I was feeling my neuropathy had decreased since I started Gabapentin a couple of weeks ago but it has gotten worse in the last couple of days. I have slowly increased my dose like I was instructed. I added a pill this morning and we'll see if this helps. The Gabapentin has…
Stage IV inflammatory breast cancer
Doctor says "no more chemo"...what does that mean?
Lost myself for a while...
...to the darkness of depression compounded by some pretty extreme fatigue. When I finally realized what was going on, I got a prescription and have been seeing a counselor at the treatment facility. I have a couple of projects to wrap up at work, and then I'm taking a leave of absence. I'm planning to spend the summer…
Feel like I aged 10 years in 1 year
It's 1 year since I found my lump. I feel like I've aged 10 years in the last year. My hair came back white at first (even my eyebrows). Gray now. I gained 20 pounds during treatment and only lost10. My body is stiff and sore. I tire easily. I have neurapathy in my hands. Sores take longer to heal. I have hot flashes and…
I'm just back from Kaua'i
and checking on my pink sisters (and brothers) here. I am so sorry to see all the newbies in just a little over 2 weeks' time. But, as you probably have already seen, you've come to the right place for questions, advice, encouragement, and an enormous amount of love and caring. To all those who are struggling--my prayer…
Is this nausea normal?
I had my last chemo treatment two weeks ago, last one of 6 TAC. I am still nauseous after I try eating. Is this sick feeling ever going to end? I am also feeling very fatigued ~ is it the cumulative effects of the chemo? I am beginning to get tired of everyone asking how I feel because I feel like I should be feeling…
Trip To Chicago. YAY!!!!!
Just want to let you Ladies know that I will be out of touch with y'all for 5 wks.,due to the fact that I will be up around Chicago,IL. Little town of Wauconda to be more specific. Driving up early tomorrow morring to see June's Mom while she recovers from hip surgery and other health issues. Would like to know if there…
update-- had chemo today,
Numbers were up some, had chemo, will go back Monday for Herceptin, no chemo, then if needed will have Nupogen shots, on Monday and Tuesday, Cataract surgery on Wed and Friday with followups in office on Thurs afternoon for Right Eye, and Friday afternoon for left eye. Then will do chemo the following 3 weeks, with a bone…
Taxotere ruined my tear ducts
My chemo regimen was 4A/C treatments, and 12 taxotere treatments. I was told that my eyes would tear, but would go away after chemo was over....nope. I put up with it for a while because I was dealing with fluid around my lungs heart and infiltrations in my lungs.... After seeing 3 eye doctors locally I was referred to a…
Here we go again
For anyone paying attention (and I don't mean that in a mean spirited or whiny way--we all have our own issues) the biopsy for the 2nd was done on the 30th and I got the results: DCIS, again. D**n it! In Jan 2009 I was diagnosed with DCIS had a lumpectomy and 33 rads treatments. Started tamoxifen until I had a pumonary…
Vertigo/dizziness
Is anyone experiencing any vertigo, dizziness or lightheadedness?
Relay Foe Life -- New Bern, N.C.
Ladies, I apologize for taking so long to reply about my relay experance on Friday,April 27,2012. Let me start off by saying that we made it all the way around for the Survivors lap, then the wife and I had to rest. We had a great time there and put our hand prints on the piece of canves for survivors. Even saw last years…

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