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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2013

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Breast cancer spreading to other areas and the emotions that come with it! Help
I was diagnosised with breast cancer in 2010. I had recontruction surgery Jan 2012 and dr found cancer removed it, but did nto need any treatment. I had a body scan done and no cancer spoted. Then I had a body scan done in October 2012 and there was cancer on my spine. i had to have radiation again and now take a chemo…
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Did you know they can do surgery for lymphedema?
I didn't know that. A friend of mine was talking about it to me and she sent me this link from breastcancer.org about it. She said a woman just recently had it done. All I can say is..WOW It would be great if it works. Have you heard of it? http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/lymphedema/treatments/surgery
Update
It has taken over 4 month to get my medical records I finnally got them to email them I only got parts of it . It helps alittle . I hope mon to get the start of denture done. This last trip to the oral surgeon was no fun I am still in pain no fun. I have a new onco that is closer to me . On the 11th . Then the part they…
Anyone Out There in Middle of TC?
I am in the middle of TC chemotherapy. Thankfully, I only need four infusions. I just had my second one on Friday. I shaved my head on day 17 (to stubble, not completely bald). For some reason, my oncologist told me before therapy started that I probably would keep my eyebrows and eyelashes. Not so true. While the eyebrows…
Our cruise: from disappointment to joy!
The re-route on our cruise is FANTASTIC!! Overnight in Haifa (instead of one day in Haifa, next day in Ashdod) means that we can do Israel on our own...even staying in Jerusalem if we so desire....no 'bed check' with the ship!!! DANCING!!! Hugs, Kathi
Sores on tongue
Hello, I am a triple negative breast cancer survivor. I finished my chemo treatments in September 2011. for the past year or so I have been having a problem with what I think are inflamed taste buds. I have tried stopping different foods, stopping medications, but nothing helps. I thought it was an anti-depressant…
Sister after chemo
My sister finished chemo over 2 months ago.Her hair hasn't even begun to grow.She's always had very thin hair.I thought it might come back somewhat thicker but nothing so far. How long could it take or do some never get hair growth after chemo. She's discouraged and I am also for her. Lynn Smith
Latest MRI...
I have had 2 MRI's, one Dec 26th, the other Jan 15th. The first was on my Thoracic and Lumbar Spine, and Tailbone. It showed increased cancer. Developed a white noise kind of like a low pitch sound like the old tv tuners where they kind of wistled as well as sometimes crackling noise, they come and go. Told onco about it,…
If you would have told me I lived in such a way that I could post this, 20 years ago, I would have l
Queen Beatrix will abdicate in April...we will now have a King for the first time since 1890! Kingdom of the Netherlands (King/Queen): 1813 – 1840 William I (as Sovereign Prince 1813 – 15, abdicated) 1840 – 1849 William II 1849 – 1890 William III 1890 – 1948 Wilhelmina (abdicated) 1948 – 1980 Juliana (abdicated) 1980 -…
how many here have to NO BC in family?
I know this subject has been posted in past. Just curious of how many of us had little/ very little chance of BC and had it? EAch time I go for mamo ask many questions (prior to my cancer) and give a so called rating of your chances. MINE was like 1% yet I had it. Denise
Biopsy scheduled
After a mammogram and ultra sound, I have a biopsy scheduled next Tuesday for 3 lumps/masses in my left breast. They are described as "abnormal" (?) about 1cm in size. The initial report to my doctor noted that it does not "look like" breast cancer... but says they are not calicifications or cycsts. I'm not quite sure what…
Tamoxifen
I am a breast cancer survivor two years down the road. I had a lumpectomy (Her2 Positive) and left armpit lymph node clearance back in September 2010. I had Chemo (Carboplatin and taxatere), Herceptin and Radiotherapy. I am currently on Tamoxifen (since April 2011) and have experienced tiredness since day one. However it…
A Couple of Thoughts - 'This' WILL happen and OLD threads
I have recently seen where once again many are posting that what they experienced IS what will happen to/with ALL - not true. Certainly it is great to pass on our personsl experience so that they are better educated as to the possibilities. We are each unique - in how we handle issues, our other health issues (if any…
bone pain without estrogen!
I take Exemestane 25mg and my body hurts really bad,at times im ok but when it's cloudy i hurt,i know without estrogen in my body that's why,but my question is,is there anything else that i can do to feel better without taking a pill? I do arobics at least 2 or 3 times a week, i take a bone strenghting shot prolia for the…
GRETA & CSN - How do we add to our favorites list? That option is gone now :(
I wanted to add a post to my favorite's list as mine are gone now and it is gone, not even an option anymore to add anything. Can you help us to get it back please? Leeza
Ask your Dr about getting seeyourchart.com
My Dr office has it you pick a user name and pass work and see your whole chart from home anytime you like. All your blood work, reports on scans, x-rays, Appointments, The only thing you can't see are pictures like scans, X-rays, I love it. And it takes all the guess work out of everything. Ask you Dr to get it. It's…
A Super Bowl HA HA :)
Super Bowl Husband A man goes to the Super Bowl but his tickets are for the upper tier. He spots an open seat on the 50-yard line and grabs it. The guy sitting next to him says, “Actually, this seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This is the first Super Bowl we haven’t been to…
cysts on my liver
I have had a few scans over the past 3 years since my dx. A couple of scans ago they mention that there are cysts on my liver. The last scan I had it says that there are now 3 cysts on my liver but the others were unchanged. I have been researching this, of course! It sounds like it is normal and no big deal. The…
cysts on my liver
I have had a few scans over the past 3 years since my dx. A couple of scans ago they mention that there are cysts on my liver. The last scan I had it says that there are now 3 cysts on my liver but the others were unchanged. I have been researching this, of course! It sounds like it is normal and no big deal. The…
*\O/* Are You Ready For The SUPER BOWL? *\O/*
I cannot wait for Sunday for the Super Bowl! Are you going to be watching the game? Who are you rooting for? And, what are you fixing to eat? You know I want to know!
Newly Diagnosed
It has been a whirlwind start of the new year. I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the left breast on January 9th. I am scheduled for a mastectomy this Friday. I did not have any of the risk factors and was totally caught off guard. I have yet to decide what makes me more upset: having the CA, or having two…
Just saying Hey!
I have not been on the site for a while. It was good to see posts and pictures of those I haven't seen in a while. It has been three years since my cancer and everything is going well. I had to get another job in addition to my teaching position, so I am working 7 days a week. It gets old, but right now it is needed. I am…
can you get chemobrain without chemo?
It has been a long haul, over a year and a half, with 7 surgeries. Ever since my diagnosis, this cloud has come over my mind. It has been with me, but is getting better. Memory, decisions, just the most basic things have become difficult. I figure it is because the mental burden of bc, all the drugs, tons of anesthesia.…
Tamoxifen
is there a difference between generic tamoxifen and name brand. I know with some meds this is true, but wondered if any of your docs had said anything about this.
new here..first taxol friday
Hi ladies I'm new here. I love reading the blogs as they have helped me. I've gone through 4 A/C treatments and start 4 taxol on friday. I worked all through the first 4. I am just wondering what I will be up against for this next round?
Went to a dutch swap meet today....
... in the southern part of The Netherlands...went through FAST, So, instead of driving right back...we decided, instead, to have lunch in Germany! We had pork roulade, red cabbage, and potatoes with a lovely brown gravy! Gotta LOVE the geography of Western Europe!!!! (We filled up on gas...20 Euro cents per liter cheaper…
stage 3 double neg. HER2 positive
I am new to this site, I was dx on Jan. 28, 2012. I notice a problem (discharge from my right nipple) back in '08, my husband was getting ready to be laid off, but I did get my mammogram prior (just a wk. before his lay off), at that time, my doctor didn't see anything, but he did tell me to keep an eye on it. what else…
Bloody drainage, and biopsy
I had forgotten to say I had my surgery the 5th of Nov. THE doctor took the last drain out the last of Nov. It has been drained just about every week sense the surgery. The last had the dark bloody drainage. My test results came back today. The blody drainage came back ok but the biopsy came back positive, the cancer is…

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