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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2012

Hey, Phoenix area girls--let's get the party started!
I know there are several of us on this board. Let's all plan to try to meet for lunch/dinner/happy hour one of these days at a place as centrally located as possible. Please pm me and give me your email addresses and I will contact everyone and try to set up a date soon. I have met several on the board already and it…
Weird Question-But What Clothes to Wear To Port Surgery?
I'm having my port put in on Tuesday and they say I won't be able to raise or straighten my arms for a month. So, would button up shirts be best to wear? If so I will need to buy some as nearly all mine are pull overs. What about wearing a bra- will that be painful? What is your advice? Thanks for answering silly questions!
Starting 36 Rads on Monday 7/2
Getting nervous and anxious.
TRIPLE NEGATIVE QUESTION / ADRENAL GLAND
Hi Pink Sisters It's been a while since I've been on here and I hope this finds all of you doing well. I have a question for any of you that had/have TRIPLE NEG BREAST CANCER. I had it back in MARCH 2009 and had both breast removed and no cancer in lymph nodes. In 2010 I had a CT scan and all was clear of my ADRENAL GLAND.…
i am a freaking fried mess! Now I'm done! Yay.
Thank you all for the encouraging words and prayers. You are all the best!
Need some opinions re support for Stage IV patients
When I finished treatment, I decided I wanted to give back, so I've been volunteering as a peer navigator at my health care provider. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/youseethefuture/cpeernav.html I believe in the philosophy of this program and have felt good about participating. I so well remember the feelings of being…
Prayers/Thoughts for those in fire and flood areas!
There are many in the areas flooded and in the fire areas that we need to think about. I am a Native Floridian where there are record floods going on now. I'm in the 'West' now. There are major fires burning (some of our crews have been sent to) and is a fire burning not too far from here that if the winds co-operate…
Back from NJ--PET results in
On Tuesday night, we had a message on our phone from my rad. onc. when we returned from our trip to visit my husband's family in NJ. PET SCAN IS NEGATIVE!!!! There is NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE!!! This was a million times better than winning the lottery. Kevin and I whooped and hollered and did the happy dance. I had an…
I am confused
I saw my Onc. today and she was disappointed that the chemo did not get all of the cancer. (Triple negative)but was glad that surgery went well and lympnodes were clear. She has said on more than one occassion that I have had "all the chemo she can give me" so does this mean that if I have a reoccurrence there would be…
Today is Jadie's Birthday!
Dear Jadie, Hope your day is filled with everything and everyone you love most! Best wishes for a great day and your year ahead filled with health & happiness! much love, Jenny
Today is MyTurnNow's Birthday!
Happy, Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day! CELEBRATE BIG! -Jenny
PLEASE HELP, FULL OF FEAR, STARTING CHEMO TOMORROW!!
I AM SO SCARED, PLEASE EVERYONE CAN YOU READ MY POST....STARTING CHEMO FIRST TIME TOMORROW! Hello Everyone, I have posted before, a few mths ago. I had breast cancer 10 yrs ago, it came back, i had to have a mastectomy. I have my surgeons 10 yrs, but i changed oncologist. I am 51, no kids, live with my mom, dad is passed.…
Shouting out to Pinkkari09, worrying about you
Kari, you haven't been on in so long. How are you doing? Hugs, Angie
crap
Things were going really well..or so i was told. Then on 6/14 I started having some perception and balance problems. By lunchtime I needed to call an ambulance,by mid afternoon I had been flown by chopper to a hospital in Philly specializing in neurosurgery. Long story short...brain met. Just 1. Had it removed and am…
Shout out to Chen!
Wanted to let you know I've been thinking about you...as I'm sure the other pink sisters have, too...if you feel up to it, we'd LOVE to hear from you! Big (((((hugs)))))) Nancy
Haven't seen Texasgirl10
I am so worried about her. Has anyone heard from Dawn?
It Is Vacation Time - Would You Like To Share Where You Are Going
I know I want to know. LOL We ♥ Our Vacations
How do you carry on with life. Stage IV Need advice and encouragement
Hello my dear friends, If you have missed my unfortunate news, 10 days ago my diagnosis was updated and I am back to the professional ring. My pet/ct showed multiple areas in my spine on both sides, I have dusted off my boxing gloves and I am ready fighting back Today got Xgeva shot and will start Chemo next week Please…
Recovery from anesthesia - worse after chemo, or am I just getting old(er)?
Wondering if anyone else has experience with this? For several years well before cancer, I had to have quite a few oral surgery procedures, all under IV sedation. I always bounced back easily from the anesthesia -- by late afternoon, I was always awake and feeling fine. The last time was 3 years ago, just before I started…
Pink bus for Jamie interventional biopsy
I guess we are going to be busy tomorrow. I hope Jamie is in a good spirit. Jamie, are you ready to kick this sneaky b****** a****? Sending positive thoughts and encouragement. New Flower
++ The Pink Bus Is Rolling For AngieD ~ Can You Come? ++
AngieD is having a lumpectomy tomorrow, June 28th. I've got the bus washed and gassed up, so, can you come too? Hugs, Leeza
Ned is on my dance floor now
I suspected that I probably was NED status already. But just to be sure when I went into see the surgeon after my baseline bilateral mamogram for discussion of the film I asked him if I was of NED status. So he gave me a quizzical look and asked me what NED meant. I replied "No Evidence of Disease". And he said "Yes" Music…
CT scan results
First some background in case you need it. I'm stage IV triple neg IBC, with mets to the lymph nodes between my lungs. I've had two separate local recurrences. The CT scan is pretty much what we expected...there has been some growth in those pesky lymph nodes. Not much, but again it was expected since I have been on a…
Herceptin Help
Hi, I'm new. Just finished my first round of chemo and the 2nd week Herceptin IV. Was hoping for some tips on the Herceptin only days. It really wired me and I could not sleep at all last night. Very hyper and uneasy feeling inside, not nausea, but a raw feeling. I am looking for any tips on what to eat/drink on Herceptin…
Occupational therapy and lymphatic massage
Has anybody had occupational rehab during or after treatment? My RO referred me because I am a high risk for lymphedema and for some lingering side effects (fluid pockets, peripheral neuropathy). I don't have lymphedema, so this is more of a preventive thing. The plan is to see the therapist 2X/week for a month or so for…
Hard Knot
My husband has just discovered he has a hard, "knot, lump" in the middle of his chest...it is about as big as a big marble and there is no pain? Could this be a type of Breast Cancer???
Disclosure of Cancer Diagnosis
I work for a large non-profit organization in South Carolina. My immediate supervisor disclosed to a client that I was going through cancer treatment. I spoke with HR about this however they have done nothing to repremand her - IN FACT, she has since been promoted to Director of our department. I don't know what to do…
My sister
I have put this off.Mother's Day my sister told me she found a lump.I told her to make a appt.She had a mammo.4 tumors 2 on each side. She was in the middle of changing insurance companies.Soon she made a appt with a doctor.He told her the breast center was concerned about one breast but both needed biopsies.She calls to…
Pink bus to Santa Monica for New Flower
Hello Everyone, We are leaving in 20 min for interventional bone biopsy. Hubby is driving everyone is welcome to come. While I will be in an operating room you can walk on the beach and enjoying yourself. The procedure is schedule for 1 PM. You can still fly-in. I'll see you soon New Flower
I am new pt triple negative...Initial 2chemos did not work.....
I am a new BC stage 2 grade 3 triple negative ,I had 2 chemos A/C that did not work because the tumor was still fast growing... about 3.5 mm. I had than bilateral mastectomy last May. I also had 2 TAXOL rounds prior surgery that decreased the size of tumor.Now I have the expanders and I am just dealing with the pain...a…

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