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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2012

Phoenix people--let's set up a luncheon!
Okay, I've heard from the following regarding getting together for a Saturday luncheon: Trixytwo, debsweb18, Mary Ann and Edna (through emails--they don't get on this board very often). Anyone else wanting to join from Phoenix or traveling through--just let me know. Which Saturday is best for everyone--Aug. 4 or Aug. 11? I…
Robert aka ManWithaMission - How Are You Doing?
Robert, I hope your recovery is going smoothly. Let us know how you are doing? Best to you, Doris
JOKE of the Day -- Monday
.. for all you animal lovers out there (like me) Liver and cheese.... Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female poodle. The three male dogs fall all over themselves in an effort to be the one to reach her first, but end up arriving in front of her at the same time.…
Stage 4 breast cancer with bone mets
Is anyone out there going through stage 4 breast cancer? Really want to talk to someone who is dealing with the same thing that I am. I'm 35 and I have battled this before when I was 25.
Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma, triple positive, Clinical Stage IIB with possible 1 node involvement
Just week ago after my needle biopsy and MRI I was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma, Clinical Stage IIB. There is a possibility of nodes involvement since I have pain under my right arm and in my arm (it is swelling). I met with multidisciplinary team and they decided to go with chemo first. My IDS stage IIB-1…
Done with rads
I survived it, thanks to you all! 66 treatments done. You sisters are the best ever, thanks for your support and love. Hugs! Deb
Had my break, back on Chemo
Started out feeling much better without the chemo. 3 weeks where food actually had flavor and tasted good. Lost most of the steroid weight again! That was all good. Had a great time with family and friends in California. Really enjoyed meeting Victoria.... By the end of the 2nd week of no chemo, started to have a lot of…
In LA 7/28 - would love to meet the LA gals
Hi, I will be in LA 7/28 - 8/1 and if anyone is interested in getting together 7/28 at sometime early evening onwards I would love to meet as many of you LA gals as possible. I am driving down for northern Cal. Sat 7/28 and should be there mid to late afternoon ( 2 -4pm) spending the night in Long Beach. Saturday would be…
anyone need breast forms?
i have a pair of breast forms i have no use for i had reconstruction , one is size 6 other one is size 7 if any one would like to have them send me your information and i will mail them out to you. teresa
Alternative to swim breast forms
I haven't come across this discussion on this board or I may have missed it but I tried using bath puffs in place of my heavy swim prosthesis. I bought the "mini net sponge" at Walmart for 78 cents a piece. They fit perfectly in my mastectomy swim suits with pockets. You can even tie the string in a knot to form a nipple!…
19 months
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on the day before Thanksgiving in 2010. On Jan 3, 2011 I had a bilateral mastectomy followed by chemo and radiation. In June of 2011 I had a double tram flap reconstruction. I can barely look at myself in the shower. My husband of 28 years hasn't seen them. They aren't even, and the…
Tissue expanders
I had my first expander fill on Tuesday. This morning I noticed the right breast had a lot of bruising color, a yellowish-green,and it is a little tender around the area where the injection was done. When I had my fill, she put 4 ounces in the left breast and 2 ounces in the right. No redness or fever. I'll have a fill…
OT - anyone coming to The Rally? (Sturgis, SD)
The Rally (Sturgis Motorcycle Rally) starts Aug 3. Anyone coming? It's quite an 'adventure' and there are other areas that are more 'open' than Sturgis is today. I live about 30 miles from Sturgis. So anybody coming or have been to the Rally? Winyan - The Power Within Susan
How long does fatigue last
I had my last Chemo in April. I had my bi lateral in May. I have no cancer at this time. How long does fatigue last? I know this is one of those, it varies from person to person question, but I am curious how long some of you felt fatigued ? Thanks! Sandy
Megace instead of Tamoxafin?
Hi everyone! After my last treatment in Oct. 2011, my previous onco wrote me an rx for Tamoxafin. I didn't fill the rx because I started seeing a different oncologist. I'm ER+ at 99%, PR+ at 70%, and HER2 negative. My new onco put me on Megace (Megestrol Acetate) stating "this will get rid of your hot flashes". I'm in…
Please Light A Candle For Our Pink Sister, Jennifer ( grams2jc )
We have another pink angel in Heaven. Rest in peace Jennifer. This is the site where you can light a candle for Jennifer, our grams2jc. You can just click on the name in blue below & it will take you to the site. Thank you! Grams2jc
We lost a beloved pink sister today...
With a heavy heart I am passing along a message posted on my Facebook wall. Our beloved sister Jennifer (grams2jc) passed away earlier today. Her daughter posted yesterday that her brain tumors spread to the brain lining. They thought they had a few weeks and were just trying to keep her comfortable. God took her today...…
I'm a little confused.
I saw the surgeon this morning about getting a port. I'm using a different surgeon this time because my previous port didn't work for blood draws and barely worked for chemo. The new surgeon started out telling me that ports aren't designed for blood draws and that using them that way damages them. He then proceeded to…
BC-Lumpectomy-Breast Reduction-Radiation
Hi all, what a great place this is. I have not seen much talk on this. When I was diagnosed my surgeon was amazed at my breast size and suggested me talking to a plastic surgeon. She thought in the long run it would be better all around. I had the breast reduction about 10 days after lumpectomy and had to wait a good 5…
It's that time
I'm at the office for mammogram and ultrasound. Wish me luck. Thanks
Support
We've had some folks here lately who are not getting the support that they should for various reasons. I just wanted to chime in and say that my husband is *very* supportive. He has made it quite clear that I am not my breasts and he loves me with or without them. Do we fight--oh yes! This has been a huge stressor and we…
Inspirational Story
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/from-cancer-back-to-health/#axzz20WEQb9Ef good for her.
July 21, 2012 (Sat.) - Get Together My House
It's one week away for a get together at my house in Park Ridge, IL (Chicago). I'm cooking. I am an expensive, high quality, from scratch cook who wants to host a luncheon for you at my house so we can leisurely visit with one another. I posted here and on FB but got more responses from the sisters on FB. Unfortunately, it…
It's the Big Day
Today will be my 1st mamo since my breast dx. I know this day will be fine as I have you ladies and God on my side. I'll be on the bus to Kaiser Canoga Park CA at 1:30pm. Come and join me for some drinks, good food and most of all good laughs and stories to tell. Constance
Friday .. JOKE of the Day
.. give them an inch concept Changed HR policies Casual Fridays: Week 1 - Memo No. 1 Effective this week, the company is adopting Fridays as Casual Day. Employees are free to dress in the casual attire of their choice. Week 3 - Memo No. 2 Spandex and leather micro-miniskirts are not appropriate attire for Casual Day.…
O.T>fell at work yesterday
not sure what hurts more pride or knees...I went down with a BANG...knees swollen, scraped adn bruised!...about 3 co workers saw me go down..so there goes my pride...hehe... laughing today...but NOT yesterday.. Denise
Update - Colonoscopy, Pulmonary Dr., Etc.. AND HELLO PINKS!
Hi sweet ladies! I wanted to give you an update about how I'm doing. I saw my Onco a few weeks ago, and everything went well (AMEN to that). I've been having a dry cough for a while, which has now gotten better, but my Onco still wants me to see a pulmonary specialist at sloan. I will see this Dr. this coming Friday. My…
Breast Cancer’s Hormone Receptor and HER2 Status Can Change After Diagnosis
I just read this today: http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/new_research/20120620.jsp Has anyone had this happen? Angie
Doctor's appt.
I have been having some pain in my right breast in the side (almost in armpit.) I went to the doctor today and she thinks it is just a cyst; however, she is sending me for a mammogram and ultrasound tomorrow. She said it didn't feel like cancer....it's not hard, it's movable and she said it didn't feel suspicious; but, she…
having both breast removed
i was diagnosed with breast cancer in feb. 2012. i had a cycle of chemo to try and shrink the cancer in my right breast (there was no cancer anywhere else). it didn't shrink it, so i made the choice of having both breast removed in june 2012 with 2 lymphnodes removed on the same side. the recovery has been hell and now i…

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