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Breast Cancer

Archives for February 2013

Chemo canceled again.
Hi everyone, My chemo was canceled again on Tues. And yes, again it was low WBC. My doc and I are working to find a regular neupogin pattern/dose that will work for me. I'm hoping to do this round of chemo on Friday...I'm still playing phone tag with the chemo schedule person. Hugs, Linda
GRETA or Pink Sisters "How do I use that insert/edit link in posts?
I've tried to use it..I click on it and nothing happens, so, I have to copy and paste. Any tips? Am I doing something wrong? I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Leeza
BI RADS category 3
Anyone ever get this diagnoses? I am doing my honest best not to think about this being a possible .... I can't even say it. HELP
Did you see Robin Roberts on GMA today?
I thought she looked beautiful! It was good to see her back on after all that she's been thru. She is a true warrior in every sense of the word, isn't she? Debby
Please read: take your oral meds carefully and one at a time
Very rough day at work yesterday. One of my nurses, Sue, while laughing and talking during lunch, downed 4 pills at once. She aspirated one. It was frightening. She could talk but couldn't quit coughing. She was sweating and grey. She could still talk and breathe, but was in terrible pain. Being a nurse, we practically had…
Haven't been on in a while but I have a question re: reconstruction
Hi Ladies, I haven't posted in a while...some of you may remember me. I hop on every once in a while to see what's going on...so many new names and faces! As a short recap, I was dx'd in 2009. Had a lumpectomy, 4 C/T chemo and rads. Now on Tamoxifen. I decided I wanted to do reconstruction so I had the Latissmus Flap done…
Trials on HER+ B/C
Hi Pinks: Finally stopped playing Spider Solitair long enough to tell you about an article in the Houston Chronicle dated 1/27 (chron.com). This is in part what it says: Trials are conducted at the Methodist Cancer Center in Houston and Carolina Hematology & Oncology ****. in Charlotte, N.C. on HER+ B/C. A new combination…
2 Word/Last Word Game
Another word game from the past. 2 words that go 'together' and then the last word is used to form 2 more words that 'go together'. EXamples - Sunny Day could become Day Time which could become Time Out could become Out Alone - so many possibilities. So to start - one of my favorite 2 word sayings - Power Within
Texasgirl10 update
Dawne saw her oncologist today and will be starting Xeloda on Monday. She will take it daily for 2 weeks then off a week. If you of you are familiar with this please share any advice and wisdom you have. We all know each new step or drug comes with some fear. You are all so wonderful I know you will share anything you know…
This was fun, so, want to try it again? Word Game!
Let's play again! Take my word and change one letter to form a new word. My word is Poem
Wife diagnosed with TNBC
I am glad I found this site. My wife was recently diagnosed with TNBC. She was diagnosed a week before her 30th birthday. I am trying to educate myself more about the TNBC so I can help her during the chemo and radiation. Surgery was done in CA and we are planning to do chemo in Denver, CO. We have some family members in…
A HA HA For You - Two Ladies Talking in Heaven - Are you Laughing?
Two Ladies Talking in Heaven 1st woman: Hi, Wanda! 2nd woman: Hi, Sylvia! How'd you die? 1st woman: I froze to death. 2nd woman: How horrible! 1st woman: It wasn't so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm & sleepy, and finally died a peaceful death. What about you? 2nd woman: I died of a massive…
Can you recommend a good wine?
I've been looking to try some new wines and thought maybe some of you that drink wine, could recommend a name brand and type for me. I usually like a sweet wine, but, not exclusively. Thanks, Jan
Diagnosed with 2 forms of breast cancer
In December bisopsy found DCIS......I was told this was a "diagnosis" but that fina; pathology would be done at time of lumpectomy which I have had and pathology just returned last week. Consult today indicates pathology now show invasive ductal carcinoma PLUs LOBULAR (Invasive)......Lobular has now taken it to STAGE 1…
Diagnosed with 2 forms of breast cancer
In December bisopsy found DCIS......I was told this was a "diagnosis" but that fina; pathology would be done at time of lumpectomy which I have had and pathology just returned last week. Consult today indicates pathology now show invasive ductal carcinoma PLUs LOBULAR (Invasive)......Lobular has now taken it to STAGE 1…
ATTENTION MS GEBBY (Mary) -- NEED YOU!
Hi sunshine -- I came to check on you and get your email address but just realized ACS just deleted all my emails from my inbox!!!!Please send me your personal email again so we can communicate soon. Hope all is well. Hugs
CC, SIROD, Bella Luna: thinking of you all and waiting to hear
I think you all have appointments today. Sending good thoughts and waiting to hear. xoxo Victoria
Just back from Savannah
I had such a wonderful time. Savannah is a truly lovely city built around 24 small parks (22 are still there). The homes are very similar to the Garden District in New Orleans. I love all of the live oak trees with moss. My serious birder cousin took us on a boat trip off Tybee Island and it was a glorious day! So nice to…
In the News this AM: Alcohol: No safe threshold
Just published in American Journal of Public Health: "Objectives. Our goal was to provide current estimates of alcohol-attributable cancer mortality and years of potential life lost (YPLL) in the United States. Methods. We used 2 methods to calculate population-attributable fractions. We based relative risks on…
Advice?
I really need advice, as I'm at a loss for words..... I'm a Girl Scout Troop Leader of 3 Troops. These Girls are like my own Daughters, their smiles and giggles not only make my day brighter but give me that extra push on a bad day, or that little ray of sunlight to bring me hope during my journey. My Two Co Leaders do…
LE and future surgeries
I was in the ER recently for appendicitis and was treated horribly.I arrived at the ER at 9 pm. Finally got a diagnoses of appendicitis at 3:30 am. I was told that I would have surgery around 7 am. The surgeon, however,was a pompous ****. He was the surgeon on call, but chose to see all his morning patients before my…
CT Scan or Mammo
I mentioned to the tech yesterday while having my mammo (everything is good) that I couldn't understand why I needed to have since I had a CT scan done in December. She said "A mammo. ultrasound or MRI are the tests that find tumors. CT scans are for finding tumors or other suspicious spots in other organs, not the…
I have to decide lumpectomy or mastectomy and am loss
Started at a 5 cm tumor left breast. 16 weeks chemo and it is 2.5cm but MRI cannot tell if spots around the original footprint are scar tissue or cancer cells. Doc says I can try a lumpectomy and if the pathology comes back positive would then have to have a mastectomy. I have to have radiation either way, and a lumpectomy…
ChenHeart update March 8, February 24 & 28
March 8 Hello all, I just got a little note and would like to share. Claudia has started her cycle # 3 with Xeloda today. It is too early to understand weather or not it has been working. She is also attending sessions at Santa Barbara Wellness Center. Your positive thoights and prayers have been helping her to stay…
How do you cope with a single mastectomy
I am now two weeks post op from my left sided single mastectomy. Today I tried to go out wearing a sports bra and a soft fiberfill form. I was so miserable, that I ended up removing both in the car. It was so uncomfortable and sore having it next to my skin. Will I always go bra-less with a uni-boob? Looks kind of wierd,…
THREE word story
I do not see the story...I love reading/ catching up on it.. I searched..Just can't find it.. Denise
Has anyone ever got infections two years out of treament for early stage
two years out had cellulitis in hospital 5 days but it has been month and still have tremendous amount of pain fatigue down arm and in breast everything feel like effort has anyone ever gone back for mastectomy due to these problems and had better results quality of life wise never completely sure what to do or who to talk…
Was in Hospital
Well, I never did feel right when I got up from chair after my 3rd round of A/C last Thursday. Kinda shaky and tired. By Saturday, was really nauseous. Spent Sunday in bed throwing up. Monday went to ER, was admitted with fever and dehydration and was released yesterday. Crap, have one more A/C to go. I think my doc will…
Happy Valentine's
hope your heart is in a good place and you are knee deepin chocolate. hugs Ayse
When did your grieving start?
This was a question asked by a male member, about 70, in my in person support group. Almost everyone looked at him like what are you talking about. The facilitator jumped in with "when your loved on passes". I said that I think he means for us! Then the man said he has gone through all these emotions that fit the 5 stages…

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