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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2012

25 yr old daughter Mammo
My oldest (25) daughter had a mammo on Monday due to issues with sore brests. She had test done at Imagining Center she works for. All looks good-but they did the mammo since my history of BC. Thinking it may be her thyroid-plus she just found out has HIGH calcium. HOPEFULLY all come out as stress related.... not that I…
BS and RO appointments today
I wonder if anyone else had to go back weekly for fluid to be removed from the surgical site where the lymph nodes were removed during a lumpectomy? This is my third time back to the breast surgeon. And the surgery was 4 weeks ago yet there is another huge sore lump where the tumors were removed. I thought I would feel…
OT Oh My God, I just discovered Hungry Girl Recieps and they are yummy
I ordered the cookbook "300 Recieps for Under 300 Calories". So far I have tried 2 of them. I modified the first one some because she uses a lot of Shirataki noodles in her recieps and I don't think I can do the tofu stuff. I made sort of a Pasta Alfredo. I used Dreamfields penne pasta instead of the Shirataki noodles. I…
Chenheart
Has anyone heard from her lately?
PET Scan Friday
I had a PET scan in January 2010 just after my mastectomy and before I began treatment. This Friday I am going to have another. I have been having lots of pain in my scalp since last Novemeber. They told me I have to eat a high protein diet/low carb the day before. I don't remember that the last time I had the test. Do you…
How can we go to previous posts?
I wanted to follow up on places I have posted on this discussion board. How do I do that?
What's Next?
I realize there are six-month checks and such, but is there any type of checks done fairly soon after a person finishes chemo and radiation? Does my radiation oncologist do nothing more than probably send a report to my oncolgist? I don't see the RT group doing anything more than they did, as they did weekly x-rays…
Finished with Chemo!!! Who knows about Chemo Port Removal Side Effects?
Hi Sisters I know I have not been on here in a while. I actually locked myself out of the account. I had to do 6 chemo sessions. My 1st & 2nd went fine.Third chemo they accessed my chemo port twice and it would not work. I had to receive chemo in my left arm that day. I had to have a contrast dye test done by radiology to…
Service honoring all cancer survivors – inviting anyone in San Fernando Valley area
On Sunday morning, October 28th, our minister and I are leading a worship service to honor all cancer survivors, and I wanted to invite any of you who happen to be in the San Fernando Valley area. Our minister (whose sister is a breast cancer survivor), our ministerial intern (whose father-in-law is undergoing treatment…
OT Mammo Question for Men with BC
I work in the mammo department. I often am asked how many men get mammograms? Personally I have done mammo's on only 6 men since 2006. Only 2 had lumps the others just had swelling so the result was just Gynomastia. Of the 2 with lumps only one had BC. Since 2006, I have done roughly 15,000 mammograms. If 1/8 women had BC,…
My little dog is really sick
I knew that my dog, Cinnamon, probably had a bladder infection again, since she seems to get them every so often now, and was going to call the vet. I was not prepared for what I saw this morning. My poor little Cinnamon, peed the bed and it smelled bad. I was not prepared for what I saw on the sheets. It was red blood. My…
Lynne Logan Shout Out
Has anyone spoken to or know how Lynne is doing. I keep thinking about her and worrying. Terry
Man With A Mission-My Brother in Arms
I just cooked and ate dinner with my family. I had to come back and post this as I am so angry inside. Robert had a thoughtful positive post and most of what I saw on there was negativity. Why are you all so mad at the color pink? It's just a color. While I agree that some people take advantage of it, that happens in all…
OT - SO proud of Son!
Son (33) and his GF were out to dinner when some jerk ran through the resturant and grabbed a lady's purse and was out the door. Well, Son caught up with the jerk in the parking lot and tackled him. Another guy followed out so there were 2 of them keeping the jerk there when to police got there. I'm not suprised that he…
Reconstructive Surgery and Weight Loss
I will be having reconstructive surgery late next spring/early summer. The current plan is to have the DIEP Flap procedure -- they won't know if I qualify until the actually cut into me and check out my veins. The plastic surgeon said that based on my current available fat/skin he can get me to a C cup, which is great to…
Today is ManWithaMission's Birthday
My two youngest daughters came up here yesterday for my "big 60" birthday. Thankfully they did not bring any black baloons or "RIP Banners" like they did for their mother's 60th. Oh, it just hit me,DUH! They were being sensitive about my "condition".HAHAHAHAAA That's funny. Don't jinks dad on his 60th birthday because it…
Heading home mon
It was very nice out here in southern california I enjoyed the zoo and a very nice cruise that helped felloew pink brother and sisiters here in southern cali saw a very beautiful sunset .
I felt so bad today
I was at the local grocery store today and was explaining about why I was being fussy about how much to put in each bag. I explained I had breast cancer and the surgery messed things up from the rib cage to the neck. The lady at the register, smiled and nodded. I knew she either knew someone with cancer or had it herself.…
OT: Fall's here, which means...Pumpkin Swirl Brownies!
Those of you who were here on the board last fall and winter may remember that Trader Joe's recipe for Pumpkin Swirl Brownies was quite the hit last year, and lots of you made and loved them. So...all you Trader Joe's fans...it's time to stockpile TJ's Pumpkin Bread Mix, because it's back in stores for the season! To recap…
Oh, what a nigh!?!
What did I do wrong to deserve tonight? Strange situations here. Right now, hubby is blowing a gasket because he wasn't paying attention to the wood stove - he just started a fire, and it backed up. The house is filling up with smoke. Instead of warm and toasty, I'm opening windows. Secondly, I have a houseguest. A good…
thrush
On my first round I got thrush and it is horrible. I have my second round Monday October 8th. Any one know how to prevent getting it again? I do not want it again.
SO DONE
Hi to my sisters It's been a while since I posted something. I am in a funk these days...for many reasons. But there is one topic I continue to flip flop with. That is taking Arimidex. I really don't want to take this stuff. It is messing me up big time. I hate the side effects and hate that I no longer feel womanly. I am…
Getting dressed up!
Soooo, I'm getting ready for a big wedding this afternoon and it is my first dressy occasion since my double mastectomy. (6 months ago) One year prior I had a colostomy bag (still do) as part of my treatment for anal cancer. I will be seeing a lot of people who I have not seen since before my new body! I know the day is…
6 month post treatment Onc. visit
I saw my oncol. for my 6th month post-treatment visit and everything is clear! As he said, there's no lumps or bumps! I have scar tissue from the radiation in my underarm and lateral side of my breast that should ease with time and massage. I have tried on scaling back on the Gabapentin that I'm taking for the neuropathy…
Help scalp is dry and itchy
Any advice out there on what I can do for a dry itchy bold head lol Thanks
Thank you, Hershey Girls!
I was so surprised to receive such a lovely card from all the "Hershey Girls" today. So wonderful that they could take time out from their fun weekend to think of me and all sign a card for me. I am truly honored and amazed at the love and kindness shown to me. Hugs and love, Renee
new to all this please help
Hi not sure what to say I had my breast cancer surgery on July 9th 8 days after my 38th birthday. My skin did not take and died with infection had emergancy surgery July 26th. Now am starting to get my strecthers fill had it done once and I have gotten feeling back and felt the right one. How do I get over the fear of the…
Great news!
Haven't been back for awhile because turn of events went very fast...after my diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma was confirmed, I had surgery last Sept.27th (lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy, needle loc and axillary node dissection) Today, I had my first appointment with my doc, and it was great news, margins are…
Eye twitching
Just finish round two of chemo last week and now my eye is doing a little dance. Anyone else experience this? Is this a side effect of chemo? Thanks
advice please
Hello, my wonderful pink sisters. It has been a while since I have been on here. I just have a question..I had a complete hysterectomy with the removal of my ovaries on july 24, 2012. Sept 1st i began taking femara. ok...i have been having hot flashes. my gyn said i could try clonidine and my onco said effexor..does anyone…

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