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Breast Cancer

Archives for March 2013

°*❤*˚° Do You Have Any Plans For Easter Sunday? °*❤*˚°
Easter Sunday is almost here. Are you going somewhere for Easter dinner? Cooking at home? Going to Church? Did you get a new Easter outfit? A new hat? Planning an Easter egg hunt after lunch with the children? Just chilling out at home? What are your plans? ♥ Susie ♥
Sorry for the scare. Thanks Greta
I am okay and glad to see the other garbage posts from that person were removed from the boards. They had posted some stuff about Chinese Health Medicine. Just suprised me that I received a PM(Private Message) Hugs Donna
Up and down day -- Update
It has been 3 years today since I heard the words "you have cancer". I am happy that I have been dancing with NED since I finished treatment. I was doing fine today until I got a phone call from a close friend. He told me that they suspect he may have prostrate cancer. He is going for a biopsy on the 9th and asked if I…
WARNING! ( ha,ha )
Happy Birthday In Heaven Sweet Moopy/Lisa
Wishing my sweet friend Lisa, a very happy birthday in Heaven! I sure miss you, as does everyone that ever came in touch with you. Your favorite lil kitty, Noel
Texas Charlie -- How are you doing dear Brother in PINK -- Surgery over
We are thinking about you ... Please check in when you can. Vicki Sam
We can all use a few laughs, so here you go
Being correct in 2013 Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America , Kentuckians, Tennesseans and West Virginians will no longer be referred to as 'HILLBILLIES.' You must now refer to them as APPALACHIAN-AMERICANS. And furthermore... HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT: 1. She is not a…
First time reaching out
I'm a new member and this is the first time I've reached out to other cancer survivors so I am flying blind here. I feel isolated and I want to know how others are coping with these same feelings of fear and the unknown. I was dignosised with breast cancer in November 2012. I had a lumpectomy in December and started chemo…
Home After Liver Biopsy
Everything went off without a hitch this morning. A big shout out to Irene who, like an angel, described the procedure in detail and put my mind to rest. The interventional radiologist took 3 separate biopsy specimens, but it didn't hurt at all! That versed and fentanyl--enough said. I went in at 6:30 and arrived home…
Who has their 1st Cancerversary soon?
Hi my Lovely Pinks, I don't get on here very often, but I do want you each of you are in my prayers and thoughts day. There aren't enough words to express how much all of you mean to me. This site and the Pinks are just awesome! You were a lifesaver for me when I was diagnosed and during treatment. Last…
I’m so confused.
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago. After radiation treatment, everything seemed fine. Last month she was told that she had two tumors; both were two inches, one on her liver and one on her pancreas. They did a biopsy on her liver, the results was that it was stage 4 cancer. She was told it was from her…
Another THREE word story;
Finally spring is.......
for those who did NOT have chemo---do you find yourself saying--
I "ONLY hae RADIATION" like not really cancer? I had one nurse say that too me (not in cancer center) and then she said she felt bad. I am greatful of course I did not have go endure what many have-I have seen two very close friends go through years and years of treatment. Until I joined this group-I never thought i was a…
Starting 16 rounds of AC-T chemo. Scared and depressed. :(
Finally met with my onc Wednesday and she prescribed Adriamycin/Cytoxan for 4 weeks, then taxol for another 12 weeks. 16 treatments. Not what I expected. I didn't get out of bed yesterday I was so upset. I live alone, it's alot to digest. Needing some hugs.
I still don't know what the pain is from
My pulmonary care doctor spent 1 and 1/2 hours with me yesterday and decided to treat me with antibiotics to see if the "abnormality" shrinks. He is thinking "perhaps" it is pneumonia even though I don't present with any symptoms. He did say the pain can be caused by this ailment. SO I will take the anti biotic for 10…
Lymph edema in mastectomy site
i have about 300 to 400cc of fluid in my mastectomy site. I call it my "booblet". The surgeon said it should resolve on its own bit may take up to a whole year. I could have it drained, but this would probably need to be repeated 3-4 times. Since I am having no pain,I decided to wait and try some PT instead. I also had…
~~ A New HA HA For You Today ~~
After being married for 50 years, I took a careful look at my wife one day and said, "Fifty years ago we had a cheap house, a junk car, slept on a sofa bed and watched a 10-inch black and white TV, but I got to sleep with a hot 23-year-old girl every night. Now, I have a $500,000 home, a $45,000 car, a nice big bed and a…
Anastrozole (arimidex) side effects can be managed
I have been taking anastrozole for 14 months now. I did not want to take it because of the posts about all the side effects. I have had a few, but honestly, I do not know if they are caused by the drug. I do have knee and hip pain at times. I also have gained weight, but I have gained weight before I ever took drugs and I…
I just donated my wig
and unexpectedly I felt quite emotional. I thought it would just be drop it off and that would be that. Since I am on Tamoxifen now and no longer get my periods, I can't chalk it up to being hormonal. You know you are weird when you can't explain your own emotions! LOL! Pretty sure the people there think that I am nuts as…
Helpful Websites That Offer Scarves, Wraps, Hats And More If You're Going Thru Chemo
I will try and post as many as I can now, and, add to it later. I know these sites helped a lot of the pinkies on here before, and, it might help some of you now that are going thru chemo. I think they all offer FREE stuff for you. If any of you know any other sites, please post them too. If you've gotten something from…
FDA Approves Lymphoseek
I thought that the pink sisters and brothers might be interested in this information. It is always good to know that research is moving forward. On March 13th the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) Injection, a radioactive diagnostic imaging agent that helps doctors locate…
Celebrex-O.T.
I was just prescrided Ccelebrex for my arthirtic hands. I had surgery on two fingers some year back. Hands getting worse by the day. I just bought arthristis gloves i wear most of the time. I also go parafin (wax) bath for my hands. (at suggestion of nurse at hospital) I also started taking Fish oil (suggestion of my sis)…
A little funny
Mother was out, and dad was in charge. Their daughter was maybe 2 1/2 years old. Someone had given her a little 'tea set' as a gift, and it was one of her favorite toys. Daddy was in the living room engrossed in the evening news when she brought him a little cup of 'tea', which was just water. After several cups of tea and…
Have you read any good books lately?
I am all out of reading ideas! I have read some wonderful books that I really enjoyed but I'm out of ideas so let me know what you have enjoyed lately. I loved 'The Shoemaker's Wife', 'Tumbleweeds' and 'Roses'. Those were great. For fun I read the Janet Evanovich 'One for the Money' all the way through 'Notorious Nineteen'…
Has something like this ever happen to you?
I got done with my AM rounds of TX. We went to a local diner afterwards for breakfast. A sweet older couple sat near us. The lovely lady (mind you, she's wearing a pink t-neck), saw me, had a sad look, and started to sob. Bless her heart. I just want to go over to her and hug her to reassure HER that I'm ok. Maybe she's a…
Can You Come With Me On The Pink Bus Monday Please?
It's that time again. EEK! Going in Monday for my mammo and ultrasound and praying that everything will be ok. I want NED to continue dancing with me! I am sure everything will be fine, as it has been so far, but, I would really love to have all of you come along with me. I need to hear you singing, laughing and keeping my…
Four Candles -- This is beautiful all about hope.....
http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/thefourcandles.htm I hope you enjoy!
Adriamycin is kicking my butt!
I knew it wouldn't be easy. However, I thought that getting it weekly it might be kinder. I had my 2nd push on Thursday, was so hyped from the Decadron on Thursday and Friday that I went from 8a to midnight and had to take Ativan to relax and sleep. Woke up Saturday morning saw everyone off, and couldn't wait to crawl back…
Mortified!!
Did I mention that I am not the only insane person? My relatives have really, seriously gone insane. Apparently, my little nephew has taken up a collection on FACEBOOK (OMG) for a juicer. Did he ask me if I wanted one? Of course not until he started this mess. Did I mention I already own a juicer? Sigh.... Please shoot me…
Fluid build up, swollen, about to see Oncologist for 1st time
I had a modified radical mastectomy on the 26th of Feb. Since the drainage tubes (2) were removed, a lot of fluid has built up under my arm and sutures. It's almost like my breast is trying to regenerate myself! I have contacted the surgeon, who says if it is not red, warm, painful or showing signs of infection then not to…

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