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Breast Cancer

Archives for July 2014

Selfishness / Irritation / Impatient??
Hi All; Recently my wife was diagnosed with S1 breast cancer (In May 2014). In lieu of a lumpectomy, the Dr suggested a double masectomy. Surgery went well, recovery period was a little edgy but got through it relatively well. Right now she is on ACT chemo. The AC portion went as what you would expect, and her last…
Off Tamoxifen One year
last year i was waitng to take my LAST pill and now it's been a year..wow Denise
Today is MsSunshine's Birthday!
Sending happy wishes your way - hope you have a great day - filled with lots of cake & ice cream & love all around! -Jenny
Today is KathiM's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fantastic day - and your year ahead is filled with health, happiness & lots of love! -Jenny
Phyllodes tumor
Wondering if anyone has had recent experience with a phyllodes tumor. I had one removed in right breast 2/2014. It was benign and clear margins were obtained. I am due for a routine follow up in August, and have just found another lump in my left breast. Has anyone out there had ecperience with getting phyllodes tumors in…
Update
Since it getting close for the time of my yearly mamogram. The place down here sent out a form letter stating I need to come in right now. I called to tell them I would now be able to come in now! I will call back after my doc appt to schedule on. I got told unless i dropped everything and go now im died. I told the lady…
Darkness may make tamoxifen more effective - interesting findings
I saw this in the Sunday paper this am: "In a study that sheds new light on the body’s wake-sleep cycle, Tulane University researchers have found dim light at night can compromise the effectiveness of the breast cancer drug tamoxifen, while sleeping in total darkness can enhance its impact. The study, published in the…
Brachytherapy for radiation
I have not found anything written on this topic during the last two years On this site. I'm in Phonix and starting this next week. Would like to talk to others who have gone through Brachytherapy radiation. Ended up not doing it. My cavity was too big because BS had to go back in to make sure there was enough clear…
Another new guinea pig
Hi all, I was diagnosed 2 days ago with breast cancer. I do not know anything yet.... other than I have an appointment with a surgeon on Aug. 7... The wait is difficult. Everything up until now was super fast. I had a mamogram that at first they thought was A-OK and then when it was re-read they spoted a spot they 'didn't…
Waiting for bone scan results
Had my CT scan today. they did the full body scan and then the tech said the Dr. wanted another one of my lower back and hips. I have the same feeling when I first was dianosed. I think I am not going to get good news. I think NED has deserted me the ****! I am not freaking out but mentally saying, "Crappity Crapcrap!"
Cruise- I was away and not contact via online etc
So I am now catching up on over 10 days of comments and posts.. Denise.
Lip Balm for sore lips
My Bert's Bees Lip Balm has peppermint oil in it and was stinging my tender lips. The CVS pharmacist found me an awesome replacement - Nivea's "A Kiss of Smoothness" with SPF15, aloe and shay butter. It glides on soooo soft and smooth.
Get On The Pink Bus
Calling all my Pink Sisters to Get on the Pink Bus 7/22/14 for my annual. It takes a lot of courage to walk through the door for the test. It brings back memories of that dreadful day in April of 2011. Constance
Amiridex vs Femara
Hello everyone. I just completed chemo (Taxotere and Cytoxan) and currently undergoing radiation treatments for my BC treatment plan. I was diagnosed with Estrogen REceptor positive, Progesterone Negative, HER2 Negative. Prior to chemo, I was pre-menopausal. The chemo treatment put me into temporary menopause but not…
SIROD, how are you?
Thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers! Check in when you can.
Second time around
Hello , I am new here. I found out yesterday that I have another cancer in my breast and i am afraid. Is there anybody out there that has has the same thing happen to them and can you help me.
Today is DisneyFan2008's Birthday!
Sending BIG Birthday wishes your way -- hope you have a fantastic day - with lots of cake, family, friends & presents! Jenny
New to Cancer, New to the Site
This is my first time posting on ANYTHING, so I hope I can figure out how to reply, etc. I am WhoaThere in the chat room (have no idea why I chose that except I had not slept at all that night) but my real name is Denise. I was diagnosed with TNBC on May 14. I had had a lump in my left breast for years (13 or 14) that had…
Finally made it home from California
and wished. I was still there. A week just was not long enough. Seeing everyone was wonderful, yet 2 hours including lunch just gave you a chance to skimnthe surface... I thunk the Hershey PA, groupgets together and has time to visit. I am not complaining I will take what I can vet. The beach was beautiful, being with…
OT Fluffy the Iguana
I found a photo of him for my San Juan ladies. He was a very sweet lizard. May he RIP.
Today is Lighthouse 7's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Best wishes for a wonderful day and the year ahead filled with health, happiness & love all around! Jenny
Lymphedema pain at night
Crud! It's midnight and I just want to cry! For the last week I have had pain in my arm at night. I do have lymphedema and wear my sleeve during the day. Has anyone had trouble at night? I really need some relief. I have tried hanging it over the edge of the bed, raising it, keeping it elevated, putting my sleeve back on.…
Topic for Newbies and Radiation
With all the new people coming to the breast boards here on CSN, I thought it would be helpful for us to give hints, tips, basic information on how to handle radiation and the related drugs given during radiation, side effects tips, nutritional information etc. I have been seeing quite a few new people coming into the chat…
Topic for Newbies and Chemo
With all the new people coming to the breast boards here on CSN, I thought it would be helpful for us to give hints, tips, basic information on how to handle chemo and the related drugs given during chemo, side effects tips, nutritional information etc. I have been seeing quite a few new people coming into the chat room…
Just released from hospital - yuck!
Well, many of you may know that I had a run in with some bratwurst in California. I was acutely ill the night after trying to eat it. Dumb idea, but I just thought it looked so good. Sigh. After that run in, my digestive system has been on strike. I flew home Monday and seemed fine. Tuesday night, I had red beans and rice…
OT - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - Anyone coming?
Aug 4 - 9, will be this year's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Anyone planning on coming? If you are, perhaps we could meet. I live about 35 miles from Sturgis. I know that I will be in Sturgis on the 5th for an appt with my PA at Ft. Meade. For those who haven't heard of it - it's basically the 'Grand Daddy' of Cycle Rallys.…
Got my port implanted today
Got my port this morning. Nurse had to stick me twice to get my IV in, reinforced my decision to get a port. Did it without sedation or IV pain med, just local numbing medicine. He touched a nerve once that gave me a jolt but he quickly added deeper numbing medicine and the rest of the time I just felt the tugging and…
HOw to tell if you have bone mets?
Went for my yearly check up and when the Dr. ran her hand down my sping in my lower back it was tender. She said to watch it but that now that I have had time to think. Two months ago had to go to the accupuncturist because I had terrible pain in my leg from the sciatic nerve. I haven't had back pain but my back has felt…
Pink Bus for New Flower tomorrow!
Let's all join Olga on her RO visit. I will bring my beignets and cafe au lait. All aboard!!!!
Lighting a candle
I wonder if we could light a candle or candles for our sisters who have passed. Specific time and date so we can have them all around the world? LMK what you think. we did this before and it was so profound. My picture is the one I lit for Moopy

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