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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2013

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…
Chemo class today, Chemo kit tonight, thank you
My chemo class was today, local support group meeting this evening. I met Sandy who handed me a big box with all kinds of lovely chemo goodies. She told me it was from you wonderful sisters here. I thank you all for your kindness as I embark on this daunting journey May the force of PINK be with you all :-) Diane
scared
I posted this a day or so ago but it seems to have disappeared so I am posting again. If you you replied please do so again since I didn't see any replies. Today is not a good day. Feeling very scared and uncertain of my future. Had One Abraxane treatment so far for mets to nodes and one small spot on my hip. Trying to…
2 Years Ago This Morning, We Lost Our Beloved Moopy/Lisa
I know many of you remember Lisa and what a very, special pink sister she was. I used to love to see her online as she was always so upbeat and positive, even though she was facing a hard road ahead of her. Her spirit and smile were truly amazing. I don't think I can remember one time she ever complained and she had plenty…
New chemo tomorrow, and I'm surprised to be nervous.
So this is my 5th chemo combo, and it will be meds number 7 and 8. Carboplatin and Gemzar. I'm nervous because my onc prescribed zofran and compazene. The last couple of chemo meds have been really easy when it comes to stomach/digestive issues, and I haven't needed any meds. I'm just not looking forward to being sick that…
Texasgirl10 update
I just wanted to update y'all on Dawne. She is hanging in there. She has chemo every other Monday. It is rough on her but she is fighting hard. Her faith holds her strong. She will be having a PET scan on the 30th so please keep her in your prayers. Her younger sister (early 30's) was dx about 6 wks ago with stage 3…
About this site...Greta please read this too.
Hi everyone, Recently there have been lots of complaints about being able to get in to this site. I agree, for a few days I couldn't get on at all. But I want to say that right now, for me, it is no slower that it was before the upgrade. I sometimes even find it faster than before the upgrade. So I am asking for everyone…
Second cancer, second thoughts
Hi, I've read some older posts regarding HR/invasive breast cancer in premenapausal women. I am 45. I was recently diagnosed with a second breast cancer in the opposite breast. The first cancer was diagnosed in 2009, had a lumpectomy + radiation + tamoxifen. That breast remains cancer-free. The other breast has a tumor…
This is a great article on: The things I wish I knew when I was diagnosed with cancer
This article is by a free lance writer in the Huffington Post and I think you'll relate to it. I know I did! I posted the link to it. Let me know what you think of it. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeff-tomczek/cancer-advice_b_1628266.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false Sue :)
Greta or CSN Moderator How do you delete a double post?
I made two posts apparently and there is no place to Delete the 2nd one. Can you tell me how please? Thanks, Sue :)
1st Taxol last Friday - Update
I had my first Taxol last Friday. It went pretty well. Friday was good, Saturday was OK then Sunday! EEOUCH! I couldn't move off the couch. Lots of back and neck pain, like the flu i recon. Today is about half better. YIKES! Did I hear them right when they said these side effects ease some after the 2 treatment? This is…
Anyone gone trough skin and nipple sparing mastectomy
Hello, I will be having skin and nipple sparing bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction in 2 weeks. Has anyone gone trough this. how long it takes to recovered. Did you have drains, were you able to move your arms
Would You Like To Light A Candle For Kari, Our PinkKari09?
I wish I never had to post this website again. I had trouble getting the site to post, but, I think I have it now. NEWS FLASH! I think it works now, so, just click on the Kari below and it will take you to the site to light a candle for Kari. Kari
Did everyone get a flu shot?
My husband got one, but, I didn't as the last time I got one, I got the flu, literally, within a few hours. I know they say you can't get it from the flu shot, but, I did or else it was the strangest coincidence ever. The news makes it sounds so bad so I am struggling if I should chance getting the shot. Thanks, Angie
Please Pray
Please pray for my daughter-in-law.She's been in the hospital for almost 4 weeks.Just before Christmas.She had pneumonia and a kidney infection.Her fever was 104 and 106.She was put on life support soon after going to the ER and pretty much been on it.They try to take her off but she must be put back on. Today we found out…
A pink sister to a pink angel
Mom passed away this afternoon. Her fight is over, her wings have spread and she is with all those who have gone before her. Remember that she is with you all and cheering all of you on in your fights against this terrible disease. warm regards KarLee
scared
Today is not a good day. Feeling very scared and uncertain of my future. Had One Abraxane treatment so far for mets to nodes and one small spot on my hip. Trying to deal with after effects of whole brain radiation too. This has caused a terrible ear infection among other things. I am on antibiotics and have steroid ear…
6 month checkup
I have to see my onc tomorrow for my 6 month checkup & blood test (tumor markers). Don't know that I should be, but I'm nervous/anxious. I'm afraid they'll find "something". Logically I know it's better to face whatever I have to face than ignore it...but still. Waiting for the blood to come back is the worst. To top it…
6 month checkup
I have to see my onc tomorrow for my 6 month checkup & blood test (tumor markers). Don't know that I should be, but I'm nervous/anxious. I'm afraid they'll find "something". Logically I know it's better to face whatever I have to face than ignore it...but still. Waiting for the blood to come back is the worst. To top it…
Survived another 'country switch'....
We arrived safely in The Netherlands on Tuesday. It is very cold here, and today I was gifted with a soft snowfall. I am busy putting the house together, and settling in, contacting friends, and planning our days. The end of February we have booked a cruise from Rome to Turkey, Israel, Greece. By then, this sun-loving gal…
Mammo on Monday
I am going to have my yearly mammo on Monday. This will be my third since finishing treatment. I am a little nervous but confident that all will be well. Hugs, Georgia
CSN or Greta FIX THIS WEBSITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been trying to get on this board since the update. I think I have succeeded three times since then, and I have tried at least 60 times. We are not able to communicate and share our journies together. We are not able to find out how others are doing during a time we know is a crisis. This is just unacceptable. I say…
Northeast girls meetings
Happy New Year everyone! We are having our 3rd annual meeting in Hershey, PA in November. We have also decided to do another get together in the spring. So we are meeting in Niagra Falls in May. If anyone wants to join us, let me know and I will forward the information. xoxo, Jean
It all started with breast cancer
Hi I'm Victoria, 16, and my mhas was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2009. Since then, the cancer cells have spread to her spinal and brain fluid and her bones. Last yr, doge doctoEd gave her 1 month to live but she is still here. we went to Maryland to go to NIH(national institute of health) and got a brain…
♥ What Makes You Smile Or Makes You Happy? ♥
There are so many things that I know make all of you smile, a baby's laughter, your grandchildren, your husband, a vacation, a promotion, the trees turning beautiful colors in the Fall, a plate full of french fries, a good bottle of wine, the first blue birds arriving in the Spring, NED, your 1st flowers blooming in your…
New Flower update Jan 2013
Hello my dear CSN friends Happy and Healthy New Year to you and you families! I have promising news I would like to share and to vent a little. You can choose whatever you want to read. I got PET scan results back and have discussed steps forward with my oncologist. There is no new disease, Xeloda is working - no FDG…
still fighgting
Well I made it thru the whole brain radiation, lost my hair, felt sick most of the time. I have to wait a few weeks for a folllow up MRI but in the mean time they found some disease in a few lymphnodes and a small spot on my hip. No rest for the weary..started right on Abraxane. First treatment was 1/2/2013. I don't think…
Should I go on Fosamax?
Happy New Year everyone! I was just wondering if anyone has any good or bad experiences taking Fosamax. My doctor wants me to take it because since my hysterectomy a year and a half ago, I had to switch from tamoxifen to Aromasin. Since that time my osteopenia went from mild to moderate. I go to Curves 4 times a week,…

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