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Breast Cancer

Archives for June 2013

Opinions please
Oncoligist wants me to do 6 rounds of chemo, but said he would be happy if I complete 4. I have completed 4. When I asked him why he wanted me to do 6, he said there have been studies showing benefit of 4, but would like to see me do 6 on the concept more is better.....not sure I think that is a good enough reason to…
No hormone therapy??
Hi All, I've had a lumpectomy 2 weeks ago. Clear margins and no lymph node involvement. Just met with my onco a couple days ago. He is running some more blood work, genetic testing, and has scheduled a PET scan on Thursday. Also will be taking Rads for 30 days. I have tried to educate myself about breast cancer, but…
** Left Handed Or Right Handed & Which Side Had Breast Cancer? **
I am just curious to know if you are left or right handed and which side did you have breast cancer? Thanks for helping my curiosity! Susie
Celebrating Happy News :)))))))
For those that are in rads and have been following my rash after I finished rads, it is gone. I got the prescription last Friday and it started helping right away. It was so much better yesterday and then today, it is gone. No more itching, no more rash. And just in time. It was driving me crazy or should I say crazier?…
Update on my sister
She did well with her bilateral mastectomy and, last I heard, she is drinking a chocolate shake. I wish I had her iron stomach...Lol.
Let's start with the awesome news first....
Drumroll...my liver function tests (which were improved and nearly normal 3 weeks ago) are now all completely within normal limits. This is the very first time since February! I should have a PET scan shortly, but I believe in my heart my chemo is melting those 231 liver lesions. Appetite and nausea are slowly improving.…
CT Scan or not?
Hi there, I was dx 2 weeks ago and my well-meaning family doc promised she would get me the best onco and arrange scans etc etc etc. Well she did get me the best onco, but I am in for tests all this week, including a CT scan arranged by my family doc.... now, that is massive radiation (which, apparently, I am not allowed)…
The Susan B. Komen Foundation Names A New CEO
The beleaguered Susan G. Komen Foundation has named a nationally known health policy and research expert in Washington to replace founder Nancy Brinker as its chief executive, the breast cancer charity announced Monday. The new chief executive is Judith A. Salerno, 61, currently executive director and chief operating…
Iron Deficiency
I am having 5 infusions of Venofer (iron). I began having it with my treatment last week, my second was Thursday, my third, yesterday and my fourt tomorrow and my 5th on Friday. They say that chemo is causing me to be anemic and effecting my iron. All my blood counts are low. I was asked if I want treatment last week but…
Second Chemo Tomorrow...
Well, I'm a little nervious today about my next treatment because I had an allergic reaction to the Taxotere. Things went well after they discontinued it but, I still can't help but worry. I know that even though I had the Chemo treatmnt of Abraxane and Cytoxan last month, I could still have problems with it this time. Now…
What happened to the old me
The old me didn't cry. I think I cried maybe 3 times in the past five years. The new me cries at the drop of a hat. I hate the way I look when I pass a mirror. I'm bald now. My eyebrows are starting to fall out. My feet and ankles are swollen so that I don't even recognize them. I am tired all the time. I just want the old…
A little 'funny' for Tuesday ... haha
Dead Again A funeral service is held for a woman who just passed away. As the pallbearers carry the casket out, they accidentally bump into a wall. They hear a faint moan. They open the casket and find that the woman is actually alive. She lives for 10 more years and then dies. They have another funeral for her. At the end…
A little bit of encouraging news on the metastatic funding situation
This past week, Danny and I listened to an interview on NPR-a young woman with IBC highly critical of the current funding for metastatic disease. I have tried to google her and put a link here, but I am not remembering which program or her name? Now today, I see BCRF has pledged to contribute more to metastatic disease. I…
Texasgirl10 update
Dawne did not get the news we were hoping for this morning.The cancer has not spread to any other locations so that is good.The mass has doubled in size since the scan in March. Dawne will be starting Gemzar on Wed. Any of you dear sisters with any advice or helpful hints on this please share them. I know you will because…
HELP
i obviously do not know how the forum works. i can never find my post (forum topics) and when i do very rarely do i see anyone has posted to my questions. i was diagnosed apr 15, 2013, orignially we thought both breast were idc with triple positives... we found out the left breast was triple negative and the right breast…
MedGift.com Website
I just saw this on the Doctors Show. It is a website where a patient can register and have their friends and family donate to them. Works sorta like a Bridal Registry. Wow how cool is that. Hugs Donna
Red Devil
Hi Everyone, I am 4 down, 8 to go on Abraxane. I'm doing okay on that one - no real serious side effects - the worst has been the awful persistent sore throat. My oncologist is having me stay on Claritin D to get rid of the drainage. When I am done with Abraxane, I have 4 treatments of the Red Devil - once every 3 weeks. I…
Feeling like I am not doing enough...
This is my third time fighting breast cancer since 1999 and I have it in my lungs now. I took Xeloda for two months and my tumor markers went up. The chemo pills were kinda hard on my body and i had alot of minor side effects. However, since the markers went up i no longer take Xeloda and I started taking Arimidex. Just…
UPDATE - Need Pink Bus - Surgery & 1st chemo tomorrow
Can really use warm fuzzies from my Pink Sisters. Surgery for port at 8am followed by chemo at 1pm. Feeling a bit overwhelmed.
Happy Birthday - Double Whammy!! Suzanne, we are celebrating with you today..
Enjoy your special day ... in style ! Vicki Sam
Need simple crafty ideas to honor breast cancer survivor
One of the longtime members of our church, a breast cancer survivor, passed away on Thursday evening. Sue was quite elderly and had a number of health problems, so I'm not sure whether her breast cancer had metastasized, or if it was because of another health problem. Many of you know that I'm our church's Memorial Service…
My new "hair"
Not to be outdone by Eileen (Cypress Cynthia), I'm posting a picture of my new wig. Yep, I've gone blonde. This is about the color I colored my hair when I used to color it. Several years ago I let it go gray and I thought I was happy with gray hair, so I've been buying gray wigs. I don't think I'll ever go back to gray…
to take or not to take Femara beyond 10 years
Well, I have an appointment to see my oncologist on June 24. I had Stage I early stage bc, and am BRCA I. I had a double mastectomy (one side for cancer, the other a preventive mastectomy). On July 15 it will be 5 years that I am cancer free and taking Femara. No one seems to know how long you should take Femara, but some…
Pink Bus this Tuesday for my Sister?
Some of you have met my physician sister. She is the only sister out of the 4 of us who has not yet had breast cancer. After a great deal of soul searching, she is undergoing a bilateral mastectomy next week. I know she is scared, but she is also very strong. I so wish I could be there, but you all know my current battle…
♥ Wishing Everyone A Happy Father's Day ♥
Wishing my Dad a Happy Father's Day and sending one to all of yours too, including the wonderful pink men we have on this site, Robert and Charlie! And, sorry Dad for all of the yucky ties I gave you as a gift when I was younger. lol
For those who need a GIGGLE
CHICKENS The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead. COMMITTEE A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours. DUST Mud with the juice squeezed out. EGOTIST Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation. HANDKERCHIEF Cold Storage. INFLATION Cutting money in half without damaging the paper. MOSQUITO…
Happy 238th Birthday
Today is the 238th Birthday of the US Army! Today is also Flag Day - so proudly show your Red, White and Blue! Winyan - The Power Within Susan
Am I the only one with an issue with stranger hugs.
Yesterday, finally felt better and went out for a bit. Stopped at a store, as I was leaving, a lady hugged me. I was a little put off. She was nice enuf then asked if I had bc. Said yes. She said she is a survivor, and had to give me a hug becaise I looked like I have cancer. I am bald and was wearing a cap. She went on…
The BRCA Gene Test Should Be More Affordable Now
The Supreme Court reversed 3 decades of patent awards from Myriad Genetics, leaving room for competition now and more affordable costs for the BRCA testing. Here's the link from ABC news: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-strikes-brca-gene-patent/story?id=19392299#.UbpVM1XD9jo With competition now, the test…
I am having problems after finishing rads, anyone else?
I finished rads about 2 weeks ago and now I have started to itch. Has this happened to anyone else? I was hoping I would start to get better by now. Also, I am still exhausted. When will I get my energy back or will I? Thank you.

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