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Breast Cancer

Archives for September 2012

What happened to faith_trust's post about her oncology nurse?
Yesterday afternoon, faith_trust posted a lovely account of one of her oncology nurses receiving an award for patient care, talked from her heart about the care her oncology nurses gave her, and gave us information on the award foundation, encouraging us to nominate a nurse, if we felt so inclined. I didn't have time to…
Second mastectomy for me
I failed the first mammogram after my diagnosis and unilateral mastectomy. The lump in my remaining breast had innocent and not so innocent features so I had ultrasounds, compression views, stabbed to see if was fluid filled or not. Then had a biopsy. It came out okay but I was devastated anyway. I don't think I can keep…
Results are in: New Flower update
Results are in Good news We are having early response to Xeloda The disease is staying within osseous structures, no other organs are involved There has been overall decrease in metastatic cells activity. Treatment plan Continue with Chemo Xeloda for another 3 months Continue Xgeva shots monthly No radiation is offered due…
implant to fail
I thought it would be just another routine appointment for the PS to take yet another look at my taking-forever-to-close wound. Not so. She removes a 'plug' which turns out to be exposed alloderm; leaving a hole where not only can I see the implant, but can actually touch it. This, I think, is not going to end well. Not…
OT - "Crazy" jobs you've had?
Sitting here 'playing' and just got to thinking about the 'crazy' (to some anyway) jobs I've had over all the years. Right now I'm a dispatcher for a tow company (part time) but in the past I've also been a hairdresser, Army, 'carney', upholsterer, screen printer, CNA, back country guide, apartment complex manager, barn…
hello
have not been here in a while so alot of you dont know me but thought i would drop in and say hi
Depression getting deeper, will to keep fighting getting stronger?
Sounds like a contratiction of fellings,don't it. Well,that's how I've been felling since my Hip Surgery in July. August,found a lesion to femer bone. July 3rd, rod in femer to stablize for rads. July 18th, 2 weeks radiation(low dose). Oncoligest changed my harmone treatment from Famera to FASLODEX shots. First (two) shots…
Vitamin and supplements
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well and enjoying the weekend. I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what types of vitamins and or supplements I should be taking while on chemo. Right now I take none which I know isn't good. I asked the nurse and all she could tell me was that it's ok to take but couldn't…
Finished Rads
Well ladies it is official I finished 33 rads today, so I am done with that. I wiil go to the Drs on Oct 9th to talk about the side effects of taking arimidex and I am sure he will have me start taking them that day. I made it through the rads without to much damage. I am red and sore, but it could have been much worse I…
VickiSam, are you ok?
Been praying that your markers are ok? Let us know how you are doing. Big, big (((hugs)))
Can You Believe It? I have a NORMAL Brain.
When my onc's nurse practioner called and told me that I have a normal brain, I told her that there must be a mistake 'cause I don't have one. She told me "Well whatever you have it is normal." Now if the neuro can just fix my back!!!!!!!!! Hugs Donna
How to handle dating and breast cancer
I am single and had to have trans flap reconstruction this past year. This was my second time I have had a reaccurance of breast cancer. I have a lot of scars now and a breast that does not quite look right. This procedure has taken a toll on my self esteem. How to I overcome it and how to tell someone about it?
There should be more than one way to say thank you
Hi guys, I haven't been on much lately...I'm still having trouble with my eye and headaches. That's really limiting my computer time. I saw the eye doc yesterday, she said my left eye is irritated (well big fat duh!!) But I have 3 new prescription eye drops to go with the other 20 or so drugs...I will finally get back to…
HELP! Triple Negative and HER2
I am hoping that one of you will be a supportive friend and guide for me. I am so scared as I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with breast cancer. Good news is I already had a double mastectomy, clear nodes stage 1 and am feeling sore but rather well. I have been to one consult with an oncologist last night. I thought I was an…
Trying to keep going
Hi ladies! Wish I had better news to write y'all. I am out of the hospital which is one good thing, but am still in so much pain. That was without a doubt the toughest surgery I have ever had. I've never been in so much pain in my life. Things are getting easier day by day though. I just have to remember to be patient. The…
How Are You Doing New Flower?
I know this is a heavy week for you. Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and wishing you good will. Keep us posted on how you are doing. <3 Big hugs to You and Yours <3 .
chemo before lumpectomy
Hello I am new here and I was diagnosed with Breast cancer on Sept 20. I am now in the deciding what treatment to do phase. My surgeon and the rest of the breast cancer board agree that I am an excellent candidate for chemotherapy before lumpectomy in order to try and shrink the tumor so the cosmetic appearance of the…
Finally got the comparrisons on the Pet and MRI
This has been a long month since stopping chemo. Yellowstone was wonderful, the fires started the day we were there and it was so clear. 2 days later we drove over the back side of the Tetons to a wall of smoke in Jackson Hole. The wind shifted and by noon it was clear. There was a lake about 8 miles from the cabin and we…
Was your BC Lobular?
Which type of BC did you have or do you have? Lobular? I had lobular, stage 3 and 12 positive lymph nodes. I am always interested in hearing about others who have had the same. All the best, Marianne
Texasgirl 10 update
Sorry I should have done this sooner, it has been a busy week. Dawne got pretty good news on Friday. The scans showed a little bit of cancer between her lungs but all other areas were clear!! It would have been great to get that all was clear but this is still really good. The beast has not spread any!! They changed her…
Breast Achey
I had a lumpectomy in January, finished chemo/radation in July and now on Tamoxifen. My question is this... has anyone experienced any pain or aching in their post surgery/treatment breast. It isn't horrible, just enough to annoy me and remind me of the cancer. I am going to see my oncologist in 2 weeks for a Tamoxifen…
Does anyone use Dr. mcGee in NJ?
Just wondering if anyone else uses Dr. mcGee in Toms River Nj as their oncologist. I have my second round of chemo today and was wonder what others think of her and the staff Thanks Hugs Christine
OT - Prairie fire - enforced evacuation.
We're fine - only grass burned. We were on an enforced evacuation this afternoon for a prairie fire for a while but it's contained now. Called Hubby to get home in case and got dogs out (and papers) and sat to wait in case I had to run. Neighbor (who likes to freak out over nothing) gave me her 6 ferrets to 'watch' - they…
I am SOOOOOOOO Done with MRIs
I took 1.5 of the Ativan pills and it seemed to work okay. I made it through all 3 of them without sreaming "Get me out of here". I had to tell the tech that I was freezing to death and she gave me a blanket. In total all of the tests took about an hour and a half. I was still pretty groggy when we got home and took a 2…
Femur pain
Did anyone have bone pain when chemo was finished
Dental surgery while undergoing chemotherapy....isn't it a little dangerous??
After my first chemo on Sept. 6th, by the following tuesday, Sept. 11th; I was experiencing an extreme pain with my back tooth. Long story short, landed in ER, went to the dentist, who sent me to an oral surgeon. Yesterday, Sept. 25, 2nd chemo; oncologists says yes, get the dental work done and now; today, Sept. 26th, the…
OT - Recipe for 'Dilly Bread'?
Does anyone have the recipe for 'Dilly Bread' that was on a yeast package years ago? (Or a similar version?) It's getting colder now and Hubby told me he wanted Cream of Leek soup on Sunday (no prob - it's easy) BUT he also wants some Dilly Bread too. It's been years since I made Dilly and I can't find the recipe for it in…
Round two of Chemo tomorrow
Going tomorrow for my second round of chemo and for some strange reason I am nervous even though I know what to expect. Probably because I just started feeling better from round one and now it's starting all over again. Plus tomorrow is my daughters 9th birthday so I am feeling really bad that her birthday is sorta getting…
Now I have to find a new PCP
Now I am in a search for a doctor that will listen and treat me instead of doing a wait and see . I need to be treat for my thyroid and this doctor wont treat me for the thyroid problem I have but he will hand out antidepressents that won`t help the thyroid problem I have.
Have any of you had the BRAC 1 or BRAC 2 test done, or, your daughters?
I've read where some insurance companies will pay for it and some say theirs didn't, so, they paid for it out of their own pocket. Also, if you do test positive, does or will that effect any future treatment for you or for your daughters? Could it be used against someone to test positive? Like trying to get life insurance…

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