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Breast Cancer

Archives for January 2014

Medical braclet posting some time back
Awhile ago someone posted site to order FREE Medic braclet (SUCH AS NOT to use arm with nodes taken out) I placed an order and never rec'd one or heard back. Anyone else order and get or NOT rec'v? Denise
I need your help please - Words of Inspiration Needed
Hello!! I haven't been here in a while due to a lot of emergencies I have been dealing with (death of one of my pets, and now a sick family member). I hope you're all doing well. I will be catching up reading all of your posts. I want to reach out to all of you because I'm working on a project for my aunt, who was…
Where Did You Buy Your Medical Alert Bracelet & How Did It Last?
I bought a medical alert bracelet from The American Cancer Society.It broke after about 1.5-2 years and was over $40 if I remember correctly? Just wonerdering where others bought theirs and how long did they last? Thanks.
What are the side effects from Zometa IV?
Hi Everyone! I am taking Arimadex and was diagnosed with osteopenia. My doc rec. Zometa IV because "new studies" show this will repair the bone and will give me a 4% less chance of a wandering cancer cell adhering to the weak bone and causing bone cancer. Has anyone gone on Zometa IV and what were your side effects? I know…
Tightness in chest - adhesions?
So sorry to be whiny, but I knew I could come here to ask. It has been 6 months since I has surgery (right mastectomy with node removal). I did chemo first, surgery, then radiation...that was done October 30. I was doing really well with my range of motion and healing seemed to be coming along fine. About a month ago, I…
I took NED to Disneyworld
This past week my husband and I spent a long weekend at Disneyworld. It will almost be five years from the day I heard the news that I had stage 3 breast cancer. I wanted to celebrate so I asked for a button and instead of putting " cancer survivor" I chose to write 5 years NED ( eventhough it has only been about 3.5…
Pink Bus for my Daughter
Katherine is having her routine second mammogram on Friday. Please send prayers, well wishes, good vibes, whatever you have! She is 31 now and I am a little nervous as I was 33 when diagnosed and I had 2 sisters also diagnosed at a young age. Her wedding is in April and we want happy news!!!!
Rague....How are you?
I've been wondering how you are doing? I've been thinking about you and your husband often with this nasty winter we are having. I don't know if you have been posting all and I am missing it? Either way, just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and your family.
Heart beat in chest advice?
Had a lumpectomy almost 3 years ago, then chemo and radiation. Just this month started to feel what feels like a pulsating in the area of the lumpectomy site. That is way up by my sternum, like almost at 12 o'clock. WHAT is it? SCARY! It can be at any time, even when I am just sitting or lying down.
OT-Prayers for my daugther - UPDATE
Jennifer will be having surgery on Friday to insert a pacemaker. She is only 29. The doctors have tried meds to control her heart issues and they have not worked as they had hoped so a pacemaker is her only option. Please pray that all goes well with the surgery and that she heals quickly. Thank you all. UPDATE -…
Request for PINK Bus>>>>GOOD NEWS
PINK Bus-Wednesday- NO need for it really other then company on my way to my Ultra Sound due to dense tissue-but if anyone would like to ride along on Wed am at 9:00 it would be great. ALL IS good with surgeon and oncologist last week-this is just to have on file for future reference. Denise
Husband status
Olga, thanks for asking about my husband. I'll post this as a new thread in case anyone is interested because I have some observations now as both a survivor and a caretaker. Hubby has now had 15 of 38 radiation treatments for prostate cancer. He is 70 and this cancer will probably not kill him but like many of us, he may…
Camul - Miss Carol, Check in with us - when possible.
Carol - We have been thinking about you - we are surrounding our "Pink Wagons" - with support, love, and prayers. Please check in when time allows. Vicki Sam
Remove ovaries?
I am on the fence about what I should do. I stop taking Tamoxifen in December. I have been thinking about having my ovaries removed. I am 48 and still having my cycle. I worry about letting estrogen back in my body because my cancer was ER positive. Has anyone had their ovaries removed because of this? Thoughts, questions,…
SIROD - We are thinking about you, please check in when you can ..
Doris - You are in my thoughts, and prayers .. Please let us know how the Maine weather is treating you, as well as how your treatments are going. Gentle hugs, Vicki Sam
Tasha -- How are you doing? Please check in when possible
Tasha, We are thinking about you - Please let us know how things are going - time permitting. Vicki Sam
Ha Ha for Saturday - about our furry, 4 legged family members
TO BE POSTED VERY LOW ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR NOSE HIGH DEAR DOGS AND CATS. THE DISHES WITH THE PAW PRINTS ARE YOURS AND CONTAIN YOUR FOOD. THE OTHER DISHES ARE MINE AND CONTAIN MY FOOD. PLEASE NOTE, PLACING A PAW PRINT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PLATE AND FOOD DOES NOT STAKE A CLAIM FOR IT BECOMING YOUR FOOD AND DISH. NOR DO I…
Taxol starts Tuesday, advice?
I will be starting Taxol the 28th, plus perjeta and herceptin, of course. I'll be doing it for 15 weeks, onco had said 12, but now it's 15. No neulasta for some reason (she started out saying that but changed to none). I did the taxoterene the 7th and was allergic to it, what a nightmare that was. Anyway, any advice to…
Hot flashes after tamoxifen??
I am on a 1 month break from tamoxifen as per my oncologist because I was having so many awful side affects & he is going to test my blood to see if I am in menopause & if I am he can give me something else. I had a hysterectomy (only uterus removed) because I had adenomyosis 6 months before being diagnosed with BC.…
Today is ppurdin's Birthday!
Sending BIG Birthday wishes your way! Hope you have a great day filled with everything and everyone you love most! much love, Jenny
Question on Osteoporosis and More Bad News
If you don't remember, I was on high dose prednisone from August 2013 thru October 2013. Then I had to go back on high dose again starting December 2013 & am on it until at least May 2014. I had a Bone Density scan back in March 2013. My pulmonologist ordered another one this January. His medical assistant called and I…
OT a bit >2 colonscopies (looking for cancer) in two days
I have ulcertive colitis (20 yrs now) I had 2 colonscopies 2 days in a row-so from Sat am to Tues afternoon NO food...OMG terrible...dry heaves, no sleep to speak of etc...but all LOOKS good I"LL KNOW in two weeks at follow up appt. (considered HIGH RISK) Denise
Today is Bella Luna's Birthday!
HAPPY HAPPY DAY!!!! Hope your day is filled with love all around - and the year ahead is filled with health & happiness! -Jenny
Anesthesia during surgery
When I had a bilaterial mastectomy and reconstruction, I was under anesthesia for 10 hours. When I awoke I had a four-inch long, one-inch wide sore spot on my scalp where my head had rested in a doughnut-shaped cushion. Eventually, the skin and hair sloughed off and left a bald strip. Some doctors say this is common under…
Today is Rjjj's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with surprises and a happy, healthy year!! much love, Jenny
Mayo Clinic Update
I had written the pulmonolgist I am supposed to see at Mayo a letter, explaining to her that she was not in the list of drs at their website and that my hypersensitivity pneumonitis is particularly aggressive & fast growing. I am suprised at Mayo's repsonse. The doctor had the receptionist call me to explain she is doing…
Nano Curcumin next gen Cancer treatment ?
Hi guys, as you all know curcumin is very promising as a treatment, many here are supplementing treatment plan along with curcumin. Myself for my mom who suffers from cervical metastasis she's on Curcumin and so far it helped significantly reduce radiotherapy side effects and improve chemo therapy response. She's been on…
A very heavy heart
It is with a very heavy and broken heart that I have to tell you that sweet Dawne passed away earlier this evening. Dawne fought so hard and inspired so many people. Please keep her family in your prayers. God Bless (((hugs))) Janice
Wavy to Straight or Straight to Wavy?
Curious as to how people's hair grew back in after chemo -- * Wavy to straight? * Straight to wavy? * Stayed the same? * Became really weird? My hair used to be thick, coarse, and wavy -- not curly, just wavy. Now, about 17 months after finishing chemo, I find that my hair has grown in straight, soft, and does not seem as…
tamoxifen and gout
Tamoxifen and gout. Does anyone know why i am having gout flare ups since taking tamoxifen? I've had it seven times in the last six months. I have had it in my hand, leg, ankle, etc. it is extremely painful.

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