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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2012

Mixed Feelings
First ... I want to say thank you for the birthday wishes. It's a nice surprise and much needed pick me up. THANK YOU!! Last week was such a see saw. I was up and I was down. Let me give you a snap shot. The week before last, I had seen my pulmologist. He went over the results of that methacholine challenge and said I have…
Cancerversary! Yes or no?
Three years ago today I got the phone call and I've been fighting ever since. I've been on chemo or radiation all but 5 months in the last 3 years. I've undergone surgeries,and been put under 13 times. My question is, is it a cancerversary if you're still fighting or only if you're in remission? Regardless, it has been…
Dizzy Blonde, tumor markers and that darn ol onc doc
Hope all are having a tolerable weekend. I have a quick confession and question. About 10 days ago, I fell. I "tipped over" as I used to tell my MIL before she died (alzheimers). Problem: I told hubby, ER personnel, and work folks that I tripped on the cord to the iron. Really, I just got a dizzy spell and didn't have…
Is There Any Pink Sister Here That Does Or Knows Anything About Scrapbooking?
I have been thinking about it, key word-thinking lol, but, I have no idea where I would even start. What do I buy and is it an expensive hobby? I wish I had some girlfriends that do it, but, none of them do and know nothing, just like me. lol Any help you can give me would be great! Thanks! Angie
Need to gain weight..any good tips?
Hi Pink Sisters..... I have lost over 30 pounds now and can't afford to lose any more! This started in March....shortly after I finished 10 brain rads and started Avastin+ Carboplatin...I had thrush on and off for almost 3 months...and my taste buds aren't what they should be nor is my sense of smell...going to talk to my…
The power of prayer!
Last Sunday, there was a repeat of a 1994 Oprah show. The topic was an interview with Dr. Larry Dossey. He wrote "Healing Words". As part of his study, they had two petry dishes with bacteria. One was prayed over and one was not. In the one that was prayed over, the bacteria grew much faster. He also studied 200 heart…
A bucket list....
I don't know if I should ask this question...but I will anyway... Do you have a bucket list ??? One of the things on mine was... Drive a red Mercedes sports car...must be an early 1960s model, red with white interior, and of course have the top down. :-) I'd want it for half a day so I could drive up along our local coast.…
Ayse- Thanks for the advice about coconut water!
Yesterday I asked the Oncologist if I could stop the Neulasta shot after chemo because paired with the side effects from Taxotere I was getting kicked in the seat of my pants. She said that after she looked at the blood work she would determine if I could either stop the shot or get a half dose. After looking at the blood…
Passing along a tip to help with neuropathy
Just wanted to pass along another tip from my wonderful Oncologist about a supplement that you can buy over the counter to help with neuropathy: Alpha Lipoic Acid 600-1200 mg/daily. My grocery store had it, it is a new product for them. She said there has been a study and it helped, but she said the effects won't show…
Weight gain
Holy cow! I am a cow! My cute 145 pound precancerous body to a year later 173 pound body and rising! I thought you were suppose to lose weight when you got cancer not swell up like a puffer fish!? Anyone have this experience and what did you do about if. I really don't think a diet is the answer for me right now and…
Hair resorting back to pre-chemo texture
When I found out I had to do chemo last September, I prayed that I would end up with better hair after the ordeal. I had very fine, straight, silky hair that lacked body and didn't hold a style. Well, after chemo, my hair came in very thick with a light wave. I actually laughed when my stylist said the last 3 haircuts that…
I've been Tatt'd .... 3 years, plus 3 days since hearing those dreaded words that would changed m
I've successfully had my official 'last' procedure/surgery since starting my breast cancer journey on August 14, 2009. After 18 consecutive weeks of chemo Taxotere/then taxol, carboplatin and herception (which continued for 1 year), 8 major surgeries in 13 months, 1 staph infection, along with the loss of my medical…
To all of our new "members" and maybe some of our veterans
With all the new members, and so many of us struggling right now on this board, may I offer a recommendation that has certainly changed my life and helped me so much through this struggle. As some of you know, I attend a 2-hour group therapy session every week at a wonderful place called "The Wellness Community" here in…
Check out this side effect....
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57495341-10391704/experimental-cancer-drug-makes-mice-infertile-without-side-effects-scientists-claim-male-birth-control-discovery/ Researchers testing a possible treatment for cancer, think it might eventually lead to a male birth control pill...hmm. It worked for the mice...
Gabe N Abby Mom
I love, love, love the new picture of your children. They have really grown since your last pic it seems. What a wonderful blessing. Hugs, Renee
+LET'S SHARE RECIPES AND/OR TIPS FOR COOKING +
We have done this before and got amazing and delicious recipes that we are still enjoying. Let's do it again..share those recipes and any tips you might have for cooking. Loved Linda's popcorn idea in the microwave.
♥ NED ♥ I am dancing with NED and I am so happy! Let's all happy dance!
That's right, NED! The mammo yesterday still showed the scar tissue but it was the same, with no change. This is such good news! Have I told you how much I hate these tests and scares? I do as I know all of you do too. You understand completely and get it. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes as they worked! Well, I…
Has anyone had ovarian ablation and switched from Tamoxifen to an AI???
I have my 6 mo Onc appointment today, and I'm really wanting to get off of Tamoxifen after two years. I'm having a hard time with it, and I'd like to try an AI. My onc had said before that he could give me a shot to stop my ovaries from producing estrogen, and I could try the AI before I have a hysterectomy and find out…
2nd dose of Doxil today
Good morning dear pink warriors, I'm back from CO and refreshed from the wonderful mountain air. I spent over 20 hours at the top of pikes peak on Sunday for the international hill climb, I was 13,000 feet or higher:) Now today back to reality with my feet on the ground and heading to my second dose of Doxil:( I hate going…
I look at boobs a lot more now....LOL
Since my mastectomy in January 2011, I find I notice other womens boobs all the time. I know I'm just jealous. :-) I think....hold on to them as long as you can girl and take good care of them, you just don't know when you might lose them. LOL Although I've always been a very modest person in my dress, I've never tried to…
Thank You Frankie Shannon
Thank you for the beautiful card that came in the mail today. It did brighten my day and I sure did need that. Hugs & God Bless, Dawne
My Sign-Warning, Long Post
Last week, the day or two before my mastectomy I have to be honest and say, I was a wreck. Not only did I find out the cancer had once again spread--this time recurrence in my same breast, but I was faced with a mastectomy. Here's what happened: We get a little local newspaper here called the Ahwatukee Foothills News about…
Breast Cancer- from good- to worse- hopeless
Hello everyone, Its been a very long time since I have logged on. I am the proud daughter of Rosa Flores- breast cancer patient. I write here in hopes to find hope, faith, encouragement. My mom was clean of cancer 3 months ago. Yesterday- we found out her cancer has spread to all her chest, left hip, lungs,and little in…
Breast Cancer- from good- to worse- hopeless
Hello everyone, Its been a very long time since I have logged on. I am the proud daughter of Rosa Flores- breast cancer patient. I write here in hopes to find hope, faith, encouragement. My mom was clean of cancer 3 months ago. Yesterday- we found out her cancer has spread to all her chest, left hip, lungs,and little in…
On the mend
I'm 6 days post-op left mastectomy. I saw my surgeon yesterday because I was concerned over seeing little blister-like areas at my incision site. Goofy me--had to look at the thing really closely with my 5X magnifying mirror and saw them. Would never have seen them in the regular mirror. Anyway, the surgeon said all looks…
Roseann! So good to see you posting!
How are you and your son doing after your surgeries? Traci
Hi Everyone.
First I want to thank Jean for helping me with updates. I just couldn't do it these past few weeks. And I am sorry that I haven't been posting as much as I use to. But I want you all to know that I think of all of you and pray for each of you every day. This site and the ladies on it have saved my life. I also want to…
Results
Got complete echo and was all clear - had shortness of breath. X-rays to spine showed osteoarthritis degenerative disc disease, told most people have at my age, 56. Reading another post about weight control, don't know if causes estrogen pos cancer but betting it doesn't help. I hate to admit it, but to get rid of excess…
I'm Bad, I'm Sorry!!! Much Love!
Hello dearly loved pinks. I'm not totally bad and I do check in ever so often and try to keep up with all of you. Natly and I keep in touch and she also has kept me up on everyone. I have had so many health issues and dealing with them and the after effects of bc has kept me out of it a lot. As for bc, the docs say I'm in…
I Need The Pink Bus Today Please
I am going this afternoon for another mammo to recheck the scar tissue to make sure that is all that it is. They were very sure the last time that is what it is, but, wanted me to come back sooner than normal for another mammo to be sure everything is still the same. If you can make it today with me, I would sure…

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