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Archives for October 2012

New to Breast Cancer Board UDATE Colon Ovarian Breast Cancer Connection UPDATE
Hello, I am a 2 Year Stage3C+ Colon Cancer Survivor that just made it to Year 2. Had Colon Cancer in Right Hem. and Appendix with 5/20 nodes. Year 1 had a scare with an enlarged right ovary but after an ultrasound it resolved itself on the next 3 month colon caner scan. We were just breathing normal and celebrating being…
Colonoscopy...please keep me in your thoughts and prayers
I had my colonoscopy this am. All went well but there is an inflamed area that my gastroenterologist sent for biopsy. I am a little nervous because 1) my CEA has stayed high (16.5) while my Ca27.29 has normalized and 2) I have had gut issues this year with the infection and still a tendency toward loose stools (definitely…
So sick after 2nd round of chemo
It has been one week since I had my second round of chemo and yesterday I finished my last of 6 nepogren shots and let be tell you what a nightmare it has been. I have never been so sick in my life or in so much pain before. And I know pain I have been suffering with R.A for five years now. At one point my onco had to give…
OT - Proud of my husband.
My husband, who will soon be 70, still plays softball. Last night was the final playoff game of the fall season. His team won the championship and he was awarded a trophy/plaque for being the MVP this season. He was really excited and surprised but of course I know that he deserved it. He has been playing in the senior…
Some Good News
I went for my 6 month check up with my surgeon today. He said everything looked really good and he would see me in another 6 months. I felt so relieved because I was a little nervous which I think I will always be. Hugs, Georgia
Fluid in Lungs
My last BIG treatment was Aug. 27th. I was having shortness of breath and retaining a LOT of fluid so I had an IV to help rid my body of some of the fluid. My oncologist wanted a chest CT scan just to be safe. That showed a small blot clot so then onto blood thinners. Shortness of breath has continued and I complained…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- Pink Ribbons anyone?
I can't belive that it is October 4th already and no one is talking about PINK RIBBONS! I LOVE OCTOBER!!!! It's the month I was born in. I'm a Libra(the scale)and a Dragon in the Chinese Calander. I also try to inform people at this time that Men can/and do get Breast Cancer,too. That doctors should give men "breast exams"…
Funny Breast Cancer Moments - Please Add Your Moment.
I love stories that make me laugh. This is the funniest moment I have had so far in this journey. I posted this on my blog which has become a journal of a whole bunch of things and thoughts on this journey: www.ERtopics.com For a number of reasons, I opted to only have the breast with the mass in it removed. I didn’t want…
Last treatment coming up so where's my happy?
Hi All I was diagnosed w BC in August of 2011. My 'hard' chemo was completed mid Feb, radiation 1st part of April. My year of Herceptin is over on 16 October. Port is coming out on the 26th. I am terrified of getting my hopes up that I will be free (hopefully long term).... Many think I should be so happy, so excited,…
Has anyone had a stitch show up years after your surgery?
I have what looks like a stitch coming out. It's not on my lumpectomy incision, but, on another small one where I had my breast surgeon take out a lump 2 years ago that was bothering me as I was afraid it might be the bc back. 2 years? This seems bizarre. Anyone else have stitches start coming out years after your surgery?…
Free haircut at jcpenney salons for all breast cancer survivors!
Saw an announcement on jcpenney's website that they're offering a free haircut and style to all breast cancer survivors during the month of October. We've all earned a little pampering, right? Check it out: http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/jsp/browse/category.jsp?id=cat100300164 Traci
Today is Serenity92's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JAYNE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hope your Birthday is just the beginning of a year filled with happiness! ♥ Cat
New to this board with questions...***Updated***
While I generally hang out at the colon and peritoneal cancer boards (as an appendix cancer survivor) I'm now in need of your help and information. After having a recall on my annual mammo ("something has changed") I had more images done that showed a mass, followed by a focused ultrasound, where a distinct rounded mass…
Saline or Silicone?
Hey everyone! I need your assistance! i am finally ready to have my reconstructive surgery and i'm trying to decide between saline and silicone. I am scheduled for silicone but would like more input regarding saline. silicone is only available up to 800cc's. i'm not a vain person....especially with what i've just gone…
Looking
Ladies, I have news that will knock your socks off. My oncologist has been implicated in buying mis-labeled chemo drugs. These are drugs are not approved by the FDA an illegal. It didn't say the drugs were ineffective but misbranded. All my check ups have been fine for 2 yrs. now. Needless to say I'm looking for a new…
Pink Bus on Friday for my colonoscopy
Asking for prayers and support. This is my routine exam, but I'm a little nervous with all of the gut issues I have had this year. Thanks for any support!
If you don't have a subscription to Cure magazine, you ought to get one. It's free and really infor
I've been getting Cure magazine for awhile now and it is loaded with lots of good information about cancer. And, it's not only about breast cancer, but, every type of cancer. It is free, and, you can go to there website at curetoday.com/subscribe and start your subscription. Right now when you subscribe, they will send you…
Today is GabenAbby's Mom's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR LINDA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!! May your special day be filled with all the things you love most and this coming year be full of wishes coming true! ♥ Cat
Oncologist "suggested" no reconstruction
SO while my appt went well yesterday with my onc. When I told her how I had to have my expandanders removed for the infection and had to put off my recon, she suggested I not do reconstruction!! She said she tells all of her triple negative patients this. I had already decided on my bi lateral with when I first saw her…
Fatigue
I had my first chemo 2 and almost 1/2 weeks ago and I am so tired and still feeling terrible. I get my second chemo in 6 days and I just do not feel strong enough. Is this normal to be drained all of the time? 1/2 way thru the grocery store I had to give up s I was exhausted. Any suggestions to build strenght?
Mastectomy time - need recommendation for surgeon
Looking for a recommendation for a surgeon to do a mastectomy.
Cannot get rid of this nagging fear.
Hi everyone, I am new to this site. I signed up here because I am really struggling with fear. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal adeno and opted for a mastectomy. Stage 1, Grade 2, E pos, P pos, Her2 pos (triple positive). No lymph nodes were positive. Micro mets were negative. I did 4 rounds of DC and H. I am currently…
radiation question
I am thinking of not moving forward with the radiation treatments because of the cost. I am already reeling from the medical bills for chemo and haven't got the bill yet for the surgery. My question is this: Is it a possibility to skip radiation? I had chemo then a lumpectomy. As soon as I heal they want me to start…
Lymphedema Education and Prevention
Just wanted to throw this out and see what others' experiences have been: It seems lympedema education and prevention in cases where only a few lymph nodes are removed in controversial. I had 3 lymph nodes removed. My BS said, "No worries," use that arm for BP checks, blood draws, flying no problem,etc. My MO said she…
I'm back--Great trip!
My husband, Larry, and I are back from our European River Cruise and it was so wonderful. Great food, great scenery, great weather! We feel so grateful for it to celebrate my finishing treatment and his chemo break. He had a CT scan for his EC today, so fingers crossed and prayers coming up. Angie
Local News says New age guidelines for Mammograms
One of our local newscasts had info about mammograms and new age guidelines. They stated that women should be getting mammograms starting at age 50 and then have one every two years unless their is family history of breast cancer. Wow. So many of us are being diagnosed in our 40s for cancer (and I realize early ages, too…
Great trip back east
It was so great to have my mom, son, daughter-in-law and new grandson, Linc, under one roof for a couple of days. We got some fabulous pictures and movies which I will share when we get them up on the computer. Upstate NY is beautiful in the fall and the leaves in the Adirondacks are absolutely brilliant right now. I felt…
Starting Chemo on Friday 10/5
OK ladies, haul out your bus or light those flashlights......whatever it is that helps to work your magic... I start chemo on Friday, I have purchased my wig. I need to buy a thermometer yet (I hear you need to check your temp all the time). My shots have been called in to the pharmacy (I believe I will be trained on…
Is Radiation Needed
A little background -- was diagnosed in May with HER2/neu positive BC. I've gone through 6 chemo treatments and have just had a bi-lateral mastectomy. I will have to continue Herceptin until mid-May. My surgeon called the day after my surgery to inform me that the pathology report came back. She was happy to inform me that…
Is it time for the spinal implant for post mastectomy pain syndrome?
I only have Medicare right now. I don't qualify for medicaid because I get around $860 a months on disability. I can get medicaid if I have rack up $1482 in medical bills. I have been getting lidocaine IV infusions every 6-9 weeks for the past year. Last year I got a new pain doctor due to restructuring at the pain clinic.…

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