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Breast Cancer

Archives for October 2013

O.T. "my Mom"
Tomorrow will be 7 yrs since my mom died (NOT from BC) At times seems like yesterday and other eternity. MISS her daily...but I focus on the GOOD memories NOT what I dont' have any more. Denise thanks for listening (reading)
Anxious about tests tomorrow
Tomorrow I have my followup with my surgeon and my first mammogram since my surgery in March. I am a little nervous since it is the first time---any advice on questios I should be asking?
OT Vein procedures
Has anyone had procedures for varicose veins.Mine are pretty bad but since BC I have problems wanting to do this.I didnt ask my doctor.I think they might feel no problems but honestly it's chemical injected in your veins. Not sure it goes through the rest of the body but it causes the vein to collapse is my understanding.…
almost a year
just about a year ago I had routine mammo-called back you know the drill....biopsy etc then told surgery...2nd lumpectomy same side. then told all good ONLY scar tissue from first lumpectomy...I am still doing the happy dance...since then finished my tamoxifen. Denise
PET Scan
I knew I wouldn't get away with no PET scan after that iffy MRI. My other onc insists upon a PET. I am ok with it as, in some ways, I would rather it now than next year, because of expense. I certainly have met all deductibles and out of pockets for this year...lol. Anyway, say a little prayer, send good thoughts, order…
We sailed through the Scan
We sailed through the Scan (quote from my oncologist), Stable, nothing new - Great relief for sure. And we moved between Scans !!! Of course I have had several health issues between these magical events - Scans… and I finished prophylactic course against shingles. My dream is to have less than one doctor's appointment per…
Christmas, finances, and family
I guess this will be my first Christmas without either of my daughters. My oldest had invited us to her place (and her husband's) but my youngest really needs to work, and all of us need to catch up on debts: a wedding this year, student loans, and trips. Trying to plan an alternative date doesn't work with my oldest…
Joke for Monday ---
I don't know what the heck is wrong w/ me but... I have been eating like a pig lately... I think my hormones are out of wack! May be I should try this diet...what do you think? >> This is a specially formulated diet designed to help women cope with the Stress that builds during the day >> >> Breakfast >> 1 grapefruit >> 1…
Oct 1, 2013 diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer
October 1, 2013 was one of the worst days of my life, I was diagnosed with TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER. It seemed like my whole world was spinning out of control, I heard most of what she said but I'm quite sure not everything UNTIL she said that my hair would fall out. Ok, so I am going in for my second treatment on Oct…
Prayers
I have not posted for a long time for a variety of reasons. I am a 4year survivor of breast cancer. I went through a lumpectomy, that turned into something else and I had a double mastectomy. Went through chemo, radiation and diep flap reconstruction. Our family was thrilled when I was "better". That same year, 2009, my…
Maybe a little more good news?
The jaw osteonecrosis ulcer may be healing. I can feel the thing, but I no longer can see bone. I had Danny look and he can't see the bone either. On Nov 6th, I see the oral surgeon again, so please send happy thoughts, prayers, etc. All of my physicians have warned me that this can take months, if not years, to heal, so I…
Debbie - MyTurnNow needs our support and love
MyTurnNow Our Debbie (MyTurnNow), who has been a very active and supportive member of our family since 2009 is going through a very difficult time. She has been on Chemo for almost 2 years and it stopped working. She is on a timed release morphine to control her pain. Debbie always has been very upbeat and positive…
I lost my mom today
Her brain bleeding was too severe and we had to say goodby to her today. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes! Carmen
OT - Veterans Day
Veterans Day is rapidly approaching and I want to remind those of us who are Veterans (I'm Army), spouse/SO (Hubby's Navy ret.)1, other family members, friends who are Veterans, there are several 'chain' resturants who offer free meals to Veterans on our 'Day'. Golden Corral is doing their meals on Nov 14th. Haven't…
Just drop by and hello to every here my pinks sisters
Hi everyone- sorry, I didn't get on much here. this year I have lost two wonderful person in my life. I lost my lovely mom in Jan and my mother in-law this month. I have been through so much. Just wanna let all my Pinks sisters know I always pray for you ladies and thinking of all of you ladies. Thank you for letting me…
ramped up pain in port area and in cancer area ramped up after one day.
Hi I need help, sorry for asking so many questions? I had a port or shunt not sure of the right word. But Tuesday morning around seven AM I went to the hospital and had the port put in, then around noon they brought me back from surgery or the recovery room. gave me lunch. Then at twelve thirty they took me downstairs and…
Pink Bus All aboard Cinnamonsmile appointment
We are coming with you Hoping and cheering for good results food and drinks have there too
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Flu Shot Reminder
Just wanted to remind that the flu season is on it's way in the Northern Hemisphere so it's time to think about get the shot. I get mine a week from tomorrow. Winyan - The Power Within Susan
STAGE 1 INVASIVE LOBULAR CANCER
Hello, Ladies. I posted some time ago about a suspicious lump on my CT scan. After mammogram and biopsy, here is what I was told: Clinically it is Stage 1 Invasive Lobular Cancer. It is estrogen receptive. It has been caught early, is only 1/2" in size, and is treatable. I will see the surgeon on Monday to discuss the…
Knowing I had a problem I tock a few months away.
I have been away for many months, but I have been thinking of each and everyone of you and sending prayers and thoughs to all. i am said to say my cancer is back. I have 3 new tumors. My world has fallen apart. I do not know what to think or do. I know I'm going to fight but to be honest I'm having a hard time with the…
More Happy News
I saw my old, trusted onc today - the one who has treated me for 26 years (27 in February). He was thrilled with all of my results. My markers and liver enzymes are normal and I am slowly feeling better (except still battle some nausea). He was not worried about the liver MRI at all. He said that I would always have…
graviola -any users
my mom is a breast cancer survivor.operated in 2006 stage IIb -node positive-er ,pr +ve her neu negative.recieved chemo,RT anastrazole for 5 yrs.mets in bronchus rt lung in 2012. Started on T.Exemestane SINCE 1YR..after remaining stablefor 9 months the growth progressed obstructing the whole rt bronchus+lymph nodes +…
Hyperbaric Chamber
Hello Everyone, I have had four in the past year and half because of Bc. Has anyone had to go in the Hyperbaric Chamber to heal.
O.T. Anyone else start Christmas shopping?
I used to be done and wrapped by Oct 31-but the older my kids and now grandkids a bit harder. I did about half last week end , as soon as I got my Xmas club check. No mostly gift cards for many nieces/nephews (teens-card much easier) Denise
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis May Be Coming Back
I know it is not cancer or related to cancer, but on July 31st I had 15% of my lung removed for HSP. Two weeks after the surgery I was put on high dosage Prednisone til about 1.5 weeks ago. Today when I woke up, I had that same wheeze/crackle and trouble breathing that I had when I had the HSP mass removed. It certainly…
Upcoming bilateral mastectomy....can I get a flu shot?
2013-10-21
PHYLLODES TUMOR
when i was just 18 years old I had a non cancer PHYLLODES TUMOR in my left breast. I didn't tell my parents for the longest time. i was terrified. I finally told my Mom and was taken to doctor after doctor. Finally I was told that I would have to have surgery to remove my tumor. it was April of 1973. The tumor took up most…
problems, problems, problems!
Hi everyone, I haven't been on in sometime. Sorry!.... I have just been so busy. I finished my chemo on July 31, 13. Had my tissue expanders removed and permanent inplants put in on Sept. 6. At three weeks P.O. I noticed a small opening on the left side and begain to have drainage, a lot of drainage and then by Oct 8th my…
oxygen
I am on 3 litters of oxygen. How much does this effect taking chemo, I am due to see my lung doctor, but I am always at the oncologist appointment or surgeons office. They say this is the last resort to hold it off till at least Christmas. If you don't see me on,is because I am feeling bad or talking to my family on FB, or…

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