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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2012

Incontinence
Has anyone have a problem of leaking? I was done with radiation in Nov.. Now I take tomoxofen.
Best news I've had in a year!!!
Hello Pink Sisters.. Just a little while ago I received the best news I've had in over a year! Got the results of my tumor markers...in Feb. They were 98...which is when my scans showed the brain spots, spot on my liver, progression of some nodes and some stable...well they ran the numbers twice to make sure they got the…
Tamoxifen.....devil or healer?? I need advice...
Hi everyone, I haven't been on in quite a while....returned to work and I'm exhausted all the time. July 21 I will be one year without the deadly boob that was trying to kill me. Here's my problem, and I know that a lot of you have gone through it...so advice please? I've been on Tamoxifen for 10 months. My oncotype DX…
Anyone heard from...Michael026
This child posted last weekend with concern about mothers mammogram and was to get results on Tuesday the 19th, just hoping all went well.
Tamoxifen Side Effects
Ladies, I am in my six month of taking Tamoxifen and third month of the Lupron Depot shot. Although I have not experienced a lot of hot flashes or night sweats, I feel bloated and have gained a few pounds. I considered myself pretty active before my diagnosis and watch my diet closely but still can't seem to drop the…
OT-My brother is doing better
Hi, I figured I would give a quick update on my brother. On another post Angie asked and I answered but the site went down and it didn't go through. He's finally passed his barium swallow test and is very excited to start to eat real food even though it has to be thickened for easier swallow. It's still food because he has…
who on this board has mets??
I have been busy with work and have not been able to keep up with the postings. It seems almost everyday someone else discovers they have mets. I would like to hold a weekly (or possibly a daily) vigil for our dear sisters who are dealing with treatment and in particular those with mets. hugs Mariam
I met Carol (Camul) today!!
She is delightful: smart, funny, lovely, kind, and, yes, a tad sarcastic (that's my favorite part:) We met in Carlsbad on a beautiful sunny day and had late lunch/early dinner and we talked and talked. My new avatar is a picture of the beautiful flowers she gave me. Thank you, Carol, for a wonderful afternoon. xoxo,…
I know I should be happy but i cant stop thinking what if
I had a PET scan last week and got my results yesterday. I have a new Dr ( whom I like very much) and have been having some problems, swelling to the point I have gained 10 lbs in a month and incressed pain in my joints. my labs have also been low for the last few months. so my Dr decided to do a PET scan. the results im…
MissRenee - PET results
Hello Renee, I saw your posts about your Pet scan but I don't see that you posted your results. I am keeping my fingers, toes... everything crossed for you!!! Hugs, Ayse
Taking A Count: (of pain)
Do you have pain in your hip, wrist, or arm? Which side? Do you have pain elsewhere? Did you have chemo or rads, or both or none? Does medication take away your pain? --- I have a lot of pain deep in my right hip and some pain in my right wrist, but only when I twist it like when removing a bottlecap. I had a masectomy on…
Please remember - we are each UNIQUE!
I have recently noticed that there are many new here. It seems that often there are a lot of statements "This will happen" because that's what I did/what I experienced. We are each so unique - we can only give our experiences - not that whatever we have experienced will happen/not happen to anyone else. Winyan - The Power…
The bill for Neulasta shot....wow!
The hospital charged my insurance company $14,000 for the one shot!!!! I need 8 altogether. I am covered fortunately, but wow, can that shot really cost that much?
Side effects
Thank God I do not have lymphadema, but i do have numb toes and pain in my feet, I experienced chemo brain for the first year and a half. Grateful to be alive
lost mom almost 3 months ago
Hi. My name is Marissa. I am 21 years old. I lost my mother to stage 4 breast cancer on april 2, 2012. I am finally coming around to grieving. It is hitting me now and I am freaking out. When the busy work day is done and my boyfriend is not around to preoccupy me,the reality of my mothers loss sets in. I look around the…
Hodgkins 2004, now Br Cancer.. treatment decisions.. help!
Hello everybody New to this site - and need a little direction! 3 weeks ago I had a right mastectomy and TRAM flap reconstruction for DCIS. I had Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2004 (had chemo and radiation - no problems). Today I had a scary appointment with an oncologist who outlined every single side effect of chemotherapy and…
Humorous Events
Because laughter is healing and relieves stress, do we all have something we can look back on that was a bit humorous? My story is that I stuck my cell phone down in my bra one day when I had too much to carry at the library. After I sat down, I couldn't find my phone and went to the librarian (a young man) and asked him…
Lynne Logan
Has anyone heard how Lynne Logan is doing? I know she's gotten some bad news. Haven't seen a post from her in a while.
Our dear New Flower - what a gift she is to us
We, my daughter and I met with New Flower in SF last night. It was such an honour to meet her, she has so much composure, strength and courage and beauty. Looking at her you would never know the real truth, that NED is cheating on her. We really enjoyed spending the evening with her at funky little restaurant called Sinbad…
Post Mastecomy Pain
Hello. I had a double mastectomy on April 3, 2012. I'm lucky...no radiation, chemo or hormones. I am having a lot of pain though....mostly under my arms in my chest area. My doctor just says this is part of the healing process but I don't know. It hurts worse each week and it hurts worse at the end of the work week than it…
Still a little confused about Pet Scans.......
As I read so many of you posting about your Pet Scans, I can't help but wonder why I've never had one?? I mean, I know I go to one of the top hospitals but why do some doctors order them and some don't. Does anyone have a good answer for me because I really need to know. I don't want to ask my doctor because if I haven't…
OMG
My mind is so pre-occupied with getting that stupid PET scan today that I forgot to call my Dad on Father's Day. I would like to call him today but I'm afraid I would start crying so I just emailed him an apology. For some reason a song has been replaying over and over again in my head and it's not even a song I usually…
Today is Chenheart's Anniversary!
Happy, Happy, Happy Anniversary Chenheart & Reggie! Best Wishes for today and many more! -Jenny
Today is Double Whammy's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Besk Wishes for a great day - filled with lots of fun and wonderful surprises! much love, -Jenny
Praying for TexasGirl
and hoping to hear how she is doing .... SOOOOOOOOOOON ... Dawne....I pray for you and think of you often. Please let us know how things are going. You are loved. Mary
Long Term affects of radiation?
Hello, I am preparing for radiation for the first time and am having serious doubts. I know their are people who get through radiation with minimal side effects, however many may not realize that not all radiation is the same, there are different types, different doses and their are many variables. I would like to know if…
Kari, how are you feeling? Anyone heard from Kari?
Hi Kari -- I don't come here as often as before, but I periodically check up on everyone. Just wondering how you're doing. Please let us know when you can. <3
Stage III breast cancer
I was recently diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer. PET scan shows no metastasis beyond the lymph nodes removed at surgery. Would like to hear from others with this diagnosis of Stage III. Had one chemo session three weeks ago and another scheduled for this week. Anyone out there who can talk to me about this? Thanks.
Fluid Build Up
I am in my 4th month of bilateral Mastectomy, My problem is I have had fluid build up in my Breasts. I have them drain 4 times and the pumps inserted 3 times any one out there having fluid build up. I had to stop taking Radiation 3 times because of it. I don't know what to do. Can anyone help me.
Having exchange surgery Monday morning
I started this journey last July at age 44 when I was diagnosed Stage 2, Grade 1, er, pr+, 2 nodes with traces of cancer. I underwent a double skin/nipple sparing mastectomy followed by 5 rounds of taxotere and cytoxan and 33 radiation treatments to my left side. I had some scares along the way that turned out to be…

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