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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2013

newly diagnosed
I was just diagnosed on Jan 11, 2013 with high level 3 invasive DCIS. HERS-2. with infiltrating lobular level 2. I am told I have a tumor in my lymph nodes as well. I see a surgeon tomorrow. I am so scared!! I am only 41. I Never had a mamo or problem until I recently felt a lump. I understand this is highly invasive and…
Thank You...
I think I owe Jean a big Thank You for the Christmas angels. That was so nice of you. I love the contact I have had here .. even if I don't participate all the time. Thank You so much, Diana
Lattissimus Dorsi Surgery Coming Up
Next week I will be having this surgery and once more want to ask for any and all input. I had a bilateral last February with immediate reconstruction. Like others, I had problems, ie infection resulting in removal of both. On the right side, the implant was taken out in May and there is still a nasty hole there. I really…
rib pain
Hi all, I haven't been on in a long while, but am in need of some input from you all. I have had sore ribs for over two weeks now. I started out just thinking it was whatever and that it would go away. I can't think of anything I've done to cause it. The pain is on my left side, the same side as my BC which I finished…
slow growing indolent cancer
Anyone have a recurrance of this type of HR positive cancer slow growing cancer that is hard to trace?
chemo update
Of course the reality of this new chemo combo was not nearly what I was building up in my head. I was thinking more like the original TAC chemo, and it wasn't that bad. The zofran worked very well on the nausea, I only took one compazine. The biggest s/e was sleepiness. I slept most of the day when we got home, and a good…
OT:Crazy Weather
I know this is off topic but here in East TN the weather has been crazy. I have been out of school since Tues. noon. We have had 7-8 inches of rain from Mon. thru Wed. It started raining more today and it has turned to SNOW!!! It seems to be snowing about an inch an hour. People around here are crazy when driving in this…
Bye bye fertility
I know I am lucky to even be here and have to make this decision. I will be 43 in March. Last year after the bmx and reconstruction my body is still exhausted. I am having really heavy periods and cannot keep iron levels up so Dr suggests either an ablasion or an IUD. With that, I have to rule out having kids.…
Cruise tickets-check, Train tickets-check, Plane tickets-check, Bus tickets-check, Hotel - check...
...I think I'm ready.... (R.T. Rome...Turkey, Cyprus, Israel, Crete (Greece), Naples (Italy)....) Hugs, Kathi
Recurrence Prevention
Is there such a thing? My oh so brilliant (and I mean brilliant) daughter had a talk with me this past week. She says I am being irresponsible about my diet and ways of living. My diet is whatever I feel like eating whenever I feel like eating and I go for walks when the mood hits. I need to be near trails in order to be…
What's a good number for your vitamin D level?
The reason i ask i got mine checked in December and it was 63 the oncologist nurse said that was good it had to be between 30 and 100 i dont know,my oncologist nurse is an air head i think. i called and ask for a refill on my meds which are Exemestane substituted for aromasin well she didn't hav a clue of what i was…
Here is one for the records sorry venting ot
I will be losing more teeth I be having a full upper denture and losing two more on my bottom back then deep cleaning. Plus becareful when you get slides for doc offices . I left a cancer doc due to insurance changing found a closer onco. Called asking for my slides to be sent to me so I can bring them to my new onco got…
Prayers worked/UPDATE
I asked for everyone to pray for my daughter-in-law.The very next morning she responded to the nusre.Thank You Thank You Thank You to everyone.The nurse said her name and asked her is Kelly your name.She Nodded YES.Our son asked her questions.He asked her where he worked."She said you tell me".Then he asked her where her…
How Does Someone with Cancer Rate Oneself as to General Health
How often it is that I have had to rate my general health -- excellent, good, fair, poor. Does having/having had cancer downgrade a person in how one's general health is rated? Aside from dealing with bc the past year -- and now only having to have follow-up appointments and taking tamoxifen -- I feel as good, or even…
Mammo Update
On Monday I had my 3rd mammo since my dx and treatment. I am very happy to report that the news came back all clear. I am still dancing with NED! Hugs, Georgia
Period after Chemo
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago, went through chemo and radiation. I have not had a period in 2 years until yesterday. The flow is extremely HEAVY to point where I'm a little freaked out. Today, while at work (I'm a h.s. guidance counselor) and scheduling classes I had to change before each 90 minute class…
Home from Surgery
I am home from surgery. Everything went great. I am tired and sore. Thanks everyone for you prayers and good wishes.
How to prevent breast cancer.for your daughters and sisters
Over the last 30 years there has been tremendous improvements for the treatment of breast cancer. Many of us , including me owe our lives to these improvements. Also promotion of early diagnosis and education about breast cancer saved many lives. However even today , breast cancer treatment is still brutal. It consists of…
Is any one taking tamoxifin and prednisone?
I was prescribed prednisone for a respitory infection. I have COPD. And I am also taking tamoxifin..amoung other meds.. I am feeling a bit nuts today? Does anybody have any experience with theses two meds combined?
DCIS, RAD, Hyst, DONE
So, after a diagnosis of DCIS, lumpectomy, Re-excisio for margins, I am now halfway through radiation, (no chemo). Because ER+ and PR+ I stoped birth control that regulated cycle. Now, long cycles, uterine fibroids growing and need to make decision about Tamoxifen. Will finish rads in 2/8 and have total hyst 3/1. While in…
OT: What Do You Think Of Lance Armstrong's cheating and lieing?
Aside from what he has done for cancer, I think it is awful how he lied and cheated to get the titles, fame and money. I am just glad he finally told the truth. I assumed he was guilty last year when he dropped the lawsuit, as, he gave no good reason for not going forward with it. Besides being banned from cycling and…
Reconstruction Surgery is tomorrow
Tomorrow I am having my surgery to complete my reconstruction (I finally get my new boob) and I am asking for your prayers and good wishes. Thanks, Ellen
UPDATE
Thank you all for reposes and sucess stories. I am still having trouble with this ear infection. The node in my neck where the cancer is has been a hard lump. Now the whole right side of my neck is swollen and very tender to the touch, but it is not hard, I don't know if it is a reaction to the ear infection or something…
Kari's obituary
Kari M. Sutter December 20, 1971- January 13, 2013 Visitation: Visitation will Tuesday from 5-9 pm, with family present 6-8 p.m., at Anderson -Jones-Corcoran in Harrisburg. Service: A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2012 at Anderson-Jones-Corcoran Funeral Chapel, Harrisburg, SD…
MRI
Hi ladies well I finally found out the results of my MRI that was done a week ago. I have been holding my breath all week. There was no cancer found. I am so relieved, and I can breath normally again. I guess my grandma was right no news is good news. It is a great way to start a new year thank you for supporting me and…
Breast Cancer 1=2001, Breast Cancer 2=2011, now a PET Scan of my spine is scheduled for tomorrow nig
Oct 2001 discovered lump, Nov 2001 biopsy and partial mastectomy for colloid carcinoma, plus some lymph nodes removed for testing (nodes negative) followed by 6 weeks of radiation and 3 years Tamoxifen and 2 years Femara Dec 2010 abnormal mammogram...same breast...along incision from previous surgery 9 years prior. January…
Breast Cancer 1=2001, Breast Cancer 2=2011, now a PET Scan of my spine is scheduled for tomorrow nig
Oct 2001 discovered lump, Nov 2001 biopsy and partial mastectomy for colloid carcinoma, plus some lymph nodes removed for testing (nodes negative) followed by 6 weeks of radiation and 3 years Tamoxifen and 2 years Femara Dec 2010 abnormal mammogram...same breast...along incision from previous surgery 9 years prior. January…
Breast Cancer 1=2001, Breast Cancer 2=2011, now a PET Scan of my spine is scheduled for tomorrow nig
Oct 2001 discovered lump, Nov 2001 biopsy and partial mastectomy for colloid carcinoma, plus some lymph nodes removed for testing (nodes negative) followed by 6 weeks of radiation and 3 years Tamoxifen and 2 years Femara Dec 2010 abnormal mammogram...same breast...along incision from previous surgery 9 years prior. January…
Breast Cancer 1=2001, Breast Cancer 2=2011, now a PET Scan of my spine is scheduled for tomorrow nig
Oct 2001 discovered lump, Nov 2001 biopsy and partial mastectomy for colloid carcinoma, plus some lymph nodes removed for testing (nodes negative) followed by 6 weeks of radiation and 3 years Tamoxifen and 2 years Femara Dec 2010 abnormal mammogram...same breast...along incision from previous surgery 9 years prior. January…
Breast Cancer 1=2001, Breast Cancer 2=2011, now a PET Scan of my spine is scheduled for tomorrow nig
Oct 2001 discovered lump, Nov 2001 biopsy and partial mastectomy for colloid carcinoma, plus some lymph nodes removed for testing (nodes negative) followed by 6 weeks of radiation and 3 years Tamoxifen and 2 years Femara Dec 2010 abnormal mammogram...same breast...along incision from previous surgery 9 years prior. January…

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