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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2012

Today is LifeWhatATrip's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LWT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you all the best on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
Weight gain causes breast cancer?
I was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy and am finishing up 33 days of radiation and will then go on an estrogen blocker drug. Not sure which one yet. I quit smoking three years ago and went from a size 8 to a size 14 in no time. I asked my radiation oncologist if this is why I got breast cancer.…
6th chemo tomorrow
I have to face the dragon again tomorrow and I am afraid. 3 treatments left of Taxotere. It went right to my kidneys last time, but they said it wouldn't this time...probably. I have 3 tumors in my left breast they are trying to shrink in order to decide if I should have a lumpectomy or mastectomy. Tumors are shrinking,…
Happy B-Day MsGebby
How are you holding up? Today you will see the breast surgeon. Courage friend, courage. Please post when you feel up to it. Thinking of you... Rebecca
Who Is Watching ⊙ ☉ Big Brother? Come On..Admit It lol
I know I am late in posting this, but, I know there are lots of you that watch Big Brother too! I didn't think this year looked that good, but once again, it has turned out to be very entertaining. I like the coaches playing now, do you? I absolutely cannot stand Boogie! I hope someone gets HOH and sends him packing! So,…
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!!! Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?
Yes, Vicki Sam the former Mrs. Peyton Manning is getting her groove back -- enjoying all preseason games (Thank You Direct TV for my NFL Ticket)... I arrived home from vacation several days ago, and found that I had 12 preseason games awaiting the click of my remote control .. oh, the JOY and Happiness I felt! I do get…
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!!! Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?
Yes, Vicki Sam the former Mrs. Peyton Manning is getting her groove back -- enjoying all pre-season games (Thank You Direct TV for my NFL Ticket)... I arrived home from vacation several days ago, and found that I had 12 pre-season games awaiting the click of my remote control .. oh, the JOY and Happiness I felt! I do get…
The Game Is Back!
I thought I'd put this simple game back up, so, play along if you want. All you have to do is change one of the letters in the previous word posted and post your new word. My word is LEAD
Here we go again - with added stress
First let me say that I'm having a really bad day today. Usually, I can cope with things better and maintain a positive attitude. Just don't feel like it today. My first cancer and lumpectomy was in 2008. In July, 2010, I was diagnosed again and have been in various chemos solid since then. Last March the PET showed…
OT~~popcorn
A family friend showed me a frugal healthier way to make popcorn... Instead of buying microwave popcorn bags she makes her own. Take a brown paper bag (the old fashioned kind like you used to use for lunch). And two small handfuls of popcorn, no oil, and tape closed. Regular scotch tape works. Use the regular popcorn…
no chemo yesterday after all
I was supposed to start chemo again yesterday, but...I woke up feeling like crap. (I forgot my evening dose of decadron the night before. I won't be doing that again till it's time to wean off that dose!) The rads fatigue is kicking my butt, and my forehead and scalp are patchy red/pink. Since my CT scan was stable (that…
Breast cancer...or any illness...and finances
One thing I'm very grateful for about living in Australia...one of a billion reasons I'm grateful for being Australian :-) Is...everything medical here is.. F R E E ... if you're a pensioner. If you don't work and live on a Government pension, or are a senior, like I am, you can choose to have private health cover, or to…
Has anyone had the TRAM done at Scott n white
I am having reconstruction surgery on the 30th I have chose the TRAM. can anyone tell me anything
rare breast cancer
im 29 I was told im the 28th person in the nation with my type of cancer I have a sarcoma with a little bit of breast cancer to be so young just making 29 and to have my breast removed going thru chemo and radiation is hard and scary im the first in my family to have cancer my parents are no longer here and I have no one…
muscle tightness
Eleven years after breast cancer and radiation, the muscles in my back, under my arm and chest are very tight and spasmodic and my range of motion is inhibited. Is there anything I can do to release the tension in them or are they indeed fried as my massage therapist suggested.
How do we get that little man next to our name??
Don't recall how to get that little guy next to my name . I do think I had it at one time. Not sure what that little guy represents? Any suggestions?
Breast reconstruction...
Just wondering how many of you have had breast reconstruction and what sort and what was the experience like for you. If you've had it done, are you pleased or not ?? For the first year after my mastectomy I wasn't going to have it, but last March I heard of an 80 yr old lady who had one when she was in her 70s and she was…
Another UTI
Started the switch to Fentenyl patch. Will say my back hurts like hell. I am at 12.5 and I don't think it is strong enough. I am still on Methadone at night for 2 more nights, but cut out am and aft dose. I thought it hurt pretty on Methadone, but really found out what pain is. Hopefully it will kick in by Wednesday, (I…
new dcis diagnosis
hi im sara im 32 years old and decided to have radical double mastectomy due to family history of breast cancer and several other health risks upon getting back the pathology reports i found out i had dcis in the left breast i understand that now i am basically cured because i got diagnosis after the removal of all my…
Haven't posted in a while
I haven't been able to post in a while. Stupid computer issues! I now have a new one! I have been reading posts and keeping up with what is going on. I would like to say welcome to all the new sisters even though I am sorry you had to join us. I would also like to let all the sisters know that I think about you every day…
Two lumpectomys, Four (triple doses) Treatments of AC and then four treatments of T???
Hello i'm Elaine, I was diagnosed on June 15th with Breast Cancer. Out of twelve Lymphnodes, nine were positive. Had two Lumpectomys,and then they done a full PET scan, which came back negitive. Last week i started my triple dose of A-C, which i will do four cycles of. Then i will do four cycles of Taxol. Then a…
I got the results of the CT scan...
My onc is out of the office so I got a call this morning from the assistant to another onc. I didn't put much stock in what she said and didn't ask any questions, knowing I was not likely to get the answers I wanted anyway. Instead I emailed my rads onc and asked him to take a look at it. just read the report... I am truly…
routine eye appointment today and sending me for more test to rule out cancer in the eye!!!!!!!!!!!
I have never heard of what he called it but it boiled down to sending me for farther testing on friday,the eye Dr. wants to make sure the breast cancer didn't metastasis to the eye (wow),remember i just had a full body pet scan the end of May2012,has anyone ever heard of this,I did goggle and find out that it's common to…
swollen lymph nodes in neck
Hello Hope you are all doing as well as you can its been while wondering if anyone else has had swollen lymph nodes in neck after stage 1 idc left side nodes also left side had surgery radiation 2011 well I wish each and every one a very very good day best wishes and prayers for better days ahead Thanks dee
Finally got the courage to look at my mastectomy site yesterday--oh boy!
I know way too many of you have been where I am, and I'm really not whining, just telling you how I felt and if anyone shared these types of thoughts. The only word that came to my mind was "horrific." My left chest is not only flat, but looks likes it's been excavated. The scar looks huge, mean and ugly. There is a little…
Lattissimus Dorsi Surgery
I would like to hear about anyone's experiences with this surgery. I had reconstruction immediately after surgery, but ultimately both implants had to be removed. On my right side, I developed a staph infection, and still have an open wound, even though the implant was removed back in May. Being on chemo from the get go…
an article for my stage IV sisters
In case you missed it, there are two encouraging new drugs for those with mets...you may want to do more research or ask your onc. http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Genentech-s-new-breast-cancer-drug-approved-by-FDA-3622670.php Hugs, Linda
Declined chemotherapy...
Hi, This is my first post. When I was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer in 2010 I had a right mastectomy. I was very strongly advised to have chemotherapy.... HOWEVER ... the oncologists also said that even if I had chemo, the cancer would most likely come back in a couple of years anyway, so I declined it. I figured…
Jean, Bella Luna (Ines), Natly 15 (Sandy), and Frankie Shannon...
Thank you for the cards and Sandy for the beautiful 'pink earrings'. It means so much to be thought of, and it really does brighten my day when I went to he mail box, 3 days in a row and there were cards each day. One of the days was 2! It really made me smile when Matt looked at the cards, he didn't sqy anything to me but…
canker sores and tendonitis
Hi, I'm new to this site and as an information junkie, have appreciated the resources shared for many of the issues plagued by those with cancer. I thought I'd share a couple of mine, one for canker sores. don't have to tell you how bad the cankers are from chemo. someone else receiving chemo shared with me a remedy she…

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