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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2013

Game-
anyone up for game for new year...?
I got a job!
Started looking for a job a little over a year ago and no one seemed to want me. I have 20+years of HR so I knew it would be rough. Even had one guy freak on me and say the position was filled instead of interviewing me. Cousin checked and they had not filled the position. Between being flat chested and wearing a lymph…
Tumor
Hello, I'm 18 years old. I've recently turned 18 and I'm asking for advice. I think I may have a tumor on my left breast. To me, it's more than clear but I havent been to a doctor to get it checked out. I've been having it since I was in 2nd grade, I believe. It was small. But since I've always been so shy, i never told…
is it the last stages of cancer
hi, i joined tgis website because my mom has advanced li er cancer. my grandma has breast that had soread to her head. when i went over the other dau it looked like she was eight months pregant. she had a blood clot in her leg about two weeks ago. do you think this is the end of the rode for my grandmaif so how long?
Hello my beloved Sisters in PINK -- I am back from a 5 week vacation --
My sister Kathy from Australia and her 17 year old daughter arrived 11/28 -- Kat has not been in the States for 11 years. We've been traveling, visiting and shopping up and down the State of California, Nevada and Arizona for 5 weeks. I wanted to welcome all our newbies -- WELCOME to a site of unbelievable supportive group…
Start A/C today
It's been a whirlwind. Two weeks from dx to chemo. Had all my test done, will see the doc today and also start chemo. Wanna get this party started. I've had cytoxin before, but not adriomycen (sp?). Are the side affects different? At least through trial and error from last time, I know that ginger ale is the drink for me.…
In need of support?
Hello.. My names Lisa and I'm 18. I know this probably isn't the proper place to do this but I feel like no one understands. I lost my mother to Breast Cancer four years ago when I was 14. I guess I just never really coped with it. I still pretend like it didn't happen. And I was talking to my dad and he told me that I…
MRI results
Mets to the brain are still gone!! Yeah!! There are some changes due to the brain rads though. I have to study the report to see exactly what that means...but I still have a brain and it still works! Yippeee!! Happy Hugs, Linda
swim suit
Lumpectomy 2008 and another one (but this dr called it partial mastectomy) on same side 4 wks ago. I am very small chested-I am going on a cruise in May-I want to try on bathing suit prior to see if you can notice. With ever day clothes and bra I DO NOT think it's noticable. I would assume any suit with cup or padding…
swim suit
Lumpectomy 2008 and another one (but this dr called it partial mastectomy) on same side 4 wks ago. I am very small chested-I am going on a cruise in May-I want to try on bathing suit prior to see if you can notice. With ever day clothes and bra I DO NOT think it's noticable. I would assume any suit with cup or padding…
The reason why she wants me to see the docs
endo is because of the gioter,and low blood sugars. The breast surgoen is because I was go from the one that did the surgery with just a bottle of vicodin. I had doctors that did not really care about the patient and the insurance I was on did allow the tests or treatment that I needed. Now since now I am on medicare and…
Hello Pinks
Happy to see posts. This sight has been most difficult to get on for a very long time. Want to say hello to all my pinks and wish each of you a Happy and Healthy 2013.
MRI
Hi ladies I had my 1st MRI yesterday and I am very nervous waiting for the results. It seems like time is just crawling. I am keeping my toes and fingers crossed and hoping and praying that my results are good. How did/do others deal with the waiting for resresults Hope everyone is doing well Thanks Patricia
When does the crying stop
I found out I had cancer over two month ago and had 2 surgerys and all is going good but I still wake up crying .Wish I would stop the crying .
First time I've been able to get on this site for days!!!
This has got to be one of the most frustrating websites I'm ever on (and frustration is certainly not what most of us need right now!). Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know that I am keeping you all in my prayers and sending out positive energy to each and every one of you. I'm sending a shout out to all of you,…
OT - Soup Recipes
It's COLD in many areas now and will be for some time. SO - what do you make? Right now I have cream of leek soup on the stove. Winyan - The Power Within Susan
Keep your Vit. D levels up!
Be sure as we are in winter to keep your Vit D levels up! Just got a call from my PAs RN saying that I need to uncrease my Vit. D til I see her on the 25th. I use a light box daily and take Vit D pills but - - .
CT scan results. No MRI results yet.
The onc called late on Friday with results. (I haven't been able to get on since then.) We will be changing my chemo again. One of the lymph nodes is larger, the local recurrence is larger, and there is fluid in the lining around both lungs. There is not enough to drain, so the hope is the new chemo will take care of it. I…
Pcp now wants me to see
A breast doctor ,gyno, and a endo I made it home complete with a flu shot so now i am achy and rest rest with a sore throat. plus a got a script to help me stay a sleep
PINK BUS Thursday! any takers for the ride?
I am sure I DONT" need all of you but I'll book the bus anyhow for Thursday at NOON. I am going to my oncolgist post lumectomy 4 wks ago. All was good...ONLY scar tissue from my lumpectomy in 2008-but she still wants to see me. Denise
Had PET scan this afternoon.
I don't know why I was so stressed over this one. It's my third one now so I should be used to it. I really hate the 24 hours without carbs and the 6 hours without eating anything. I also hate the IV to check the blood sugar and inject the radioactive glucose solution, the "relaxing" wait for it to travel wherever it needs…
Port Out Tuesday Morning
Tomorrow I bid farewell to my companion for the past 9½ months, Bard Port (aka my chemo port). I am not sure what I think, other than excited at reaching another milestone but a little nervous about the procedure. I am to be over to the hospital (out-patient) early tomorrow. They have a procedure room reserved for this…
Update
I see the denist thur . I hope to get an indea when this will end. I have a new PCP to see tues. But the best thing of all I got married . I found a man that accepts me for me and he did not run away. I have about had with the aches and pain and weight gain from femara . I hope the new pcp can help me to deal with this
Been home sick-not been on for over a week
I listened to the dr and stayed home and did nothing...(very rarely do I do that) Good news is I recouped for trip to NYC yesterday for our daughter's 21st b day-we went to see mary Poppins..It was GREAT...weather was good. All and all great day.. Denise
Not sure about reconstruction
Hi, First time posting - was dx with BC in June have done AC and just finished the 12 weeks of Taxol and Herceptin... meeting with the plastic surgeon on Thursday to discuss reconstruction. I do not know what to do my mind changes every day. I am also a diabetci and worry about complications and I worry about how I will…
PET scan today - results
So far, I had a ultrasound with mammo of lymph nodes last Wednesday. Nodes are normal, thank God. Had port put in Friday, PET scan today, MUGA Wednesday and start chemo Thursday. I have learned that I am triple negative. My last cancer in 2010 was ++- The one today, I am terrified of. While I'm not normally hypocondriac,…
From my profile pick should I be worried?
If anyone can see my profile pic, should I be worried? I have this beneath my breast up part of sternum, an deeper dimpling and pores on part of my breasts. I have big thickening a all over chest an just behind armpit..
Implants & weight lifting
I had a left breast implant done in September of 2011. This past August I started lifting weights and have noticed alot of pressure and tightening of the pecs especially in the area of the implant. Some days the pressure is very uncomfortable & others, not very noticeable. Has anyone else experienced this with…
Arimidex
Hi ladies I hope everyone is doing ok. Just wanted to check in. I had to stop taking arimidex for two weeks because of severe tingling and pain in my hand. Saw the Onco Dr on Thursday and he gave me neuron ton and had me start taking the arimidex again. I have an app with him next month so I will se. How it goes. In the…
Happy New Year
Hello my beYOUtiful sisters! I've not been around for awhile. Sorry about that. Christmas was fun and special. Both of my daughters were home for the holidays. My husband and I rang in the new year with some dear friends and had a terrific time. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have not forgotten about any of you…

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