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New Treatment for Cancer (primarily breast and prostate)
I have recently learned of a groundbreaking new treatment for cancer, and it currently has been effective on breast and prostate cancer. My financial advisor is not only a business associate, but is also a long time friend. He currently is working on raising money for the foundation in order to produce more facilities that…
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Help with treatment decision
I am new to the BC discussion board but have been a member for a couple of years using the Head and Neck forum because of my husband's BOT cancer. I was not too surprised when after my last mamogram I was called back for additional views since I have had numerous biopsies throughout my life that were negative for CA. To…
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Last taxotere tomorrow
Say a little prayer or send some healing vibes! Last one kicked my butt soooo bad. Today is the first day I felt at all like myself and I strongly suspect that is my pre-chemo steroids. Hoping this one will be more tolerable. At least it is the last!
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Best test..MRI or PET?
I can't discuss why, but I want a test to make sure I'm still cancer free. I had stage 3c in 2009, finished treatment in early 2010. Mast., chemo, rads, and am now on Tamoxafin. I never had any extensive tests done, except a bone scan (did you know that the magnets in the scanner made the fillings loose in a few of my…
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What are your Hobbies?
Besides our never ending cleaning chores, I'd like to hear what 'interests' you may have, or what are your hobbies??? For me, besides caring for my dog, my weekend interest is kayaking and visiting new places; in the winter months, I like to scrapbook, play scrabble or online with 'words with friends'... So, how about all…
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A Prayer Has Been Answered
For those of you who have known me since I started down the road to being a survivor, you will know that rarely does something happen in my life that brings me to my knees. I don't like to share much about my family, but just wanted everyone to know that after a year and a half, my prayers have been answered in a big way.…
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Neulasta
Good morning all, I need some advice. I am starting 4 rounds of FEC next week, and my doctor has given me a perscription for Neulasta that he says I can take preventatively after the first treatment if I want to. I've just gotten done with 9 weeks of Taxol (tumor isn't shrinking anymore so they're switching me early) and…
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Would Like to Have the PINK BUS Today!
Today is the day for my ct scan. I have had so many ct scans and other scans over the years. I can do this alone. Tomorrow, I will go to Medical Records to pick up the result of my scan. I have gone to this place for over 10 years and know the ladies in this department and they know me. The area once was my children's…
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Update on my Reconstruction
Hello all! Today I had my post op appointment. The surgeon said that this situation has never happened before. He said that the tissue expanders that I had in ended up pushing my rib cage in even further. As a result, the concave deepened. He wants me to wait three months to see how much the ribs have rebounded - and to be…
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Has anyone been through a "chemo-surgery-chemo" treatment plan?
My wife is desperately seeking info from someone who has been through a "chemo-surgery-chemo" treatment plan. She specifically wants reassurance that her hair will come back after getting zapped twice in such rapid succesion. I posted in another thread and but the responses were from ladies who lost their hair more than…
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Update on oncologist visit..
I am so happy. I am still dancing with NED. Thank you all for riding with me on the pink bus. Update on Jenny: She is doing well and has not given us anymore scares. Her surgery is sept 16th. Hugs, Mommaellen
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Services for Gabe N Abby Mom 09-07
aka Linda Simmons. Just learned that a A Celebration of Life service will be held on September 7 at 2:00 pm, in Natomas at 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive (this is Sacramento, CA ). I plan to attend the service. I am still receiving contributions to her memorial fund and will do that end of August. If you would like to contribute,…
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Last chemo this Thursday
I'm so excited to be getting my last chemo this Thursday. I'm looking forward to getting back my taste, maybe my brain function and energy. I even dare to hope I'll have hair again. I waiting to get rid of red and peeling hands, numbness and tingling hands and feet, painful nails, joint pain and all the other joys of…
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UPDATE: (OT) new granddaughter -almost 2mths old
My oldest, recently moved out after being with us for 4 1/2 yrs with her 2 young boys. She is having a baby girl (being induced in two days) She wants to be close to me/ us but just can't for what ever issues. She told her sister none of us are allowed to visit or go see the baby. My grandsons will not understand & I am…
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Chemo Brain?
Well, it's official ladies, i've gone bonkers. Took my mom out to Costco yesterday to pick up some dog food for a friend and some cat litter for me. We had her wheelchair with us (she's recovering from a broken ankle 10 months ago and a fractured pelvis in May) and so I pulled it out of the trunk, got her in, and took off…
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Gotta have Chemo
Ok ladies, I found out today I will need Chemo, so does anyone have little tricks or anything that Drs won't say that helped you get through this? De
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Dawne update, dealing with some issues
Hello to everyone I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to update you all on some problems Dawne is having. She was in a lot of pain yesterday with the lymphadema. She found out today she has a blood clot in that arm. Not good under any circumstances. She also has some kind of infection. They have taken a lot of blood…
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I may or may not be depressed....
My thyroid is way off again. I am very hypothyroid and I always take my thyroid meds as directed. I see the endocrinologist tomorrow. I am going to ask her if we can't keep a closer eye on my thyroid. I should start to feel less tired! I guess this is a good lesson for us all (definitely for me ). Don't assume everything…
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Tribute to our Chen.....
As of today, the countdown to the tribute to our beloved Claudia 'Chenheart' in Santa Barbara is a week away. If there is anything you would like me to say, a funny or warm experience you remember, please message me with it, or post it here....I will carry it with me when I go. As of now, it's just Vicki Hilton and I...but…
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celebrating 11 years cancer free
When I was going through the terror and heartbreak of my cancer, I was encouraged by stories of brave women who survived and thrived. I am 11 years from the day I heard my doctor say "you have a lump" and the start of new pages to my life history. Today I am surrounded by the love of my family and friends and offer hope to…
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My Pink Sisters, Can I get the pink bus for Tuesday Morning?
I have an oncologist appt and I would love to have my pink sisters ride along with me. Thanks and Hugs, Mommaellen
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My Reconstruction Surgery didn't go well :(
Hello all. I had my tissue expanders taken out on Thursday, and the implants went in. The whole day was odd. Before I got to the surgery center, the surgeon's nurse called me. Apparently the implant that I chose was not available. I had to go in early to choose another type or delay the surgery to the end of August. I went…
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to wait or not to wait
Hi everyone , First of all my prays go out to everyone. I am 32yrs old found a pea sized lump 4 months ago, finally had time to get it checked it didnt go away and grew rapidly, had ultrasound, doctor (gyn) says its a solid mass oval shaped and has characteristics of being benign, told me to wait 6 months to re check, now…
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Here is something thats no so funny
The job is no more. There was to much harassment there . The funny part when I reported it was made out like it never happened wrong. I had taken their anti-harassment class before starting and shortly found out that they dont even followe their own training. Long story short I am back out looking for work.
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Where I am now.
It has been a little over 2 months since all treatment was stopped. When the doctor was pushing hospice and said my mobility would be going fast, I was determined, no way. He told me to travel asap if there were any trips I wanted to take. Then I got vertigo, some meds and went to CA for 5 days, other than being dizzy it…
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Missing my mom how to deal with it
I lost my mom to breast cancer on march 24 2013 and she had out every since I was 7 1998 . Now since i am 1 about to turn 22, I am dealing with grief of losing i my mom. Both of my parents dead by and before I turn 21 an I have no sibling. it seems like I'm loosing my mind and I thought will never deal with grief.i thought…
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Last Red Devil on Mon.
My 4th and last red devil is on Monday and I will be so glad! I have not had a lot of SE and what I have had were not terrible. Thank God! The 3rd was the worst and within a week I was wiped out physically, but, feel much better now. The dr. is going to wait 3-4 weeks to give me a short break before we start the 12 weekly…
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Turned Another Corner
Hi, big thanks to you that reponded to my last posting about the intense pain while healing up from the thoractomy and taking out 15% of my left lung. I slept in bed for the first time. I slept for about 3 hours without waking up which felt wonderful. It was bad, however, because I can't get out of bed by myself so I had…
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Has anyone lost their hair twice within 6 months?
I've been undergoing cancer treatment since March. I've undergone 16 weeks of chemo (Carboplatin and Taxol) followed by a bilateral mastectomy. The chemo had completely erradicated the cancer because the pathology report on all of the removed tissue was negative. Since I was HER2 positive I am also on Herceptin for 12…
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Has anyone had stage 3 Breast cancer, I am stage 3, I need advice....
Hi, I have just finished my chemo, except herceptin, and my next step is Bilateral mastectomy, I will have the reconstruction at the same time of surgery. 6 weeks after surgery I have to start radition and have radiation for 6 weeks. I did fine with the chemo, thank-god!! Personally the biggest part of my nightmare is the…