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Breast Cancer

Archives for August 2014

Excited! I am having lunch Sunday with Suzanne
Double Whammy, in Sacramento! I am really fortunate for this oportunity!
Im tensed for my mom.
My mom got a mammogram done in february 2014 and the result was BIRAD-0 and now ,again in august (3 days before) she got a mammogram done once again.But ,sadly this time the result says BIRAD-5.(in left breast).She would be getting a biopsy done tomorrow.Im really tensed if this could be cancerous.Please help.
Ever wonder why we come here?
Hi sisters, I sure missed you all. I can't believe where this adventure called life has taken me. I have been keeping tabs on everyone, though sometimes words fail me. I want to reach out to my sisters in the trenches and hopefully make you feel just a touch better. I often wondered why I come here and can't stay away,…
Updated Test Results
Update from the oncologist visit: The liver masses have decreased in size (Thank God) but the bone masses have increased in size. We are going to continue with the chemo and do another catscan in October. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. HUGS Mommaellen
Having a bit of a rough ride lately
Well Saturday night was just no fun at all. I threw up about 10 X even after zofran and phenergan. Started having terrible left-sided pain. Went back to ER (hate, hate, hate). At first, there was suspicion of gallbladder disease. Yay!!! Unfortunately, nothing is ever that simple with me. Gallbladder is ok, but my pancreas…
Mom just diagnosed with BC - HER2 Positive
Hello all, I am from the uterine board (Stage 3a, Grade 2 endometrial adenocarcinoma), but my mom was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She is 80 years old and I just took her for her first mammogram because of a lump she told me about which she had but was that she was now visibly able to see. At the diagnostic…
Last Tamoxifen PILL ONE year ago....
How I waited to take that last pill...after 5 yrs Denise
Post meopausal bleeding
I have a question. I was diagnosed with IDC hormon + Her2+ in November 2009. I had 6 rounds of Chemo and 32 radiation treatments. My periods stopped after my 2nd chemo treatment and never came back until last month. I was on Tomaxafin until about a year ago with no side effects. They put my on the post menopausal drug and…
HER2. Early stage, chemo or no chemo?
My sister in law was diagnosed with breast cancer a month ago. She is getting her port and starts chemo soon. ONC told her because of HER2 chances of cancer coming back ate huge. Has anyone here with HER2 denied chemo, and if so has it come back? Her tumor was in the early stages and none foumd in lymph nodes. ONC says one…
Please help - Any stage 4 survivors?
Hi ladies and gentlemen. I hope all of you are doing well. I have not been here in a long time. If you recall I was dealing with my aunt and her leukemia. Then a close friend was dx with stage 4. I want to reach out to all of you for help. My friend is 38 with two children. She has been dx for the third time (first…
Today is Deb18's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything & everyone you love most and wishing you a happy, healthy year! Jenny
Demand more from Docs?
Hello All, in 2007 (30 yrs old - with maternal history of BC) I found a lump in my left breast and I had brown nipple discharge. After going to my OBGYN, I was sent for a mamo. I had very dense breasts and had no signs of anything in my left (?), but a possible something in my right. Bi-Rad was a 3 - most likely benign. I…
who would have thought being a survivor would sometimes be harder than being a patient
any other breast cancer survivors dealing with this? i am not exagerating when I say its almost like I am experiencing Post traumatic stress incidents. Desperate mother of 3 and grandmother urgently seeking help and advise. any and all would be appreciated. Thank You
Pink Bus Needed Please..
I have a cat scan scheduled for tomorrow to see how I progressing with the chemo. And on Thursday I have an appointment with the oncologist to get the results. I would love to have my pink sisters there with me. Hugs Mommaellen
doctors fighting Lump. vs. Masc.
I went to a second opinion surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, and she said that providing tests (MRI and diag mammogram) show no signs, I may be able to have a lumpectemy. I was very surprised to hear this, having heard I need mascetemy from my original oncologist, second opinion oncologist, and original surgeon,…
Recurrence After Mastecomy/Recon DIEP even Possible?
Double Mastectomy couple of years ago. Finished Chemo 1 1/2 years ago. Have lump at top of "cancer breast". But if I don't have any breast tissue, which was replaced with abdomen tissue, could a recurrence even be possible?
Half good half bad
Good Im still holding stable . Bad my eyes are acting up . Now I need eye drops dam dry eyes.
Pink Bus Ride Anyone?
Tomorrow, I am supposed to get my second dose of the chemo Ixabepilone. I was supposed to get it last Friday but my poor liver still hadn't recovered enough from the first dose. The first dose was VERY rough and I ended up in the hospital for 5 days with virtually no white blood cells and a sprained liver! I just felt…
"Why in this world"
Why in this world does our government send money to other countries just to keep peace with them and not keep the money here in the U.S. to help its own people. It upsets me so much when people cannot get treatment here if they do not have insurance for sickness. People do not have places to live. People do not have food…
Pink Bus for Friday!
I have been having trouble with some worrisome issues: bloating, nausea and vomiting, vomiting without nausea (really weird), constipation and excruciating left-sided pain (ribs) at night. Primary wants a CT of abdomen and pelvis on Friday. I asked about PET, but he said onc would probably order it but he still likes a…
Sirod - Doris ... Please check in when possible ..
Hello, my dear Friend .. How are you doing? You've been on my mind, are you coping any better with med's ? Any changes, or updates? Sorry if I missed an update from you, but we have been entertaining my nephew from Australia for the past 8 weeks. I have been on the go for weeks - Good times! xoxoxo Vicki Sam
Help!!!! I'm so confused.....Not handling to well anymore
I don't know if this is right place for me to post. I have had my mastectomy, lymph nodes removed. Been through 4 chemo's and 33 radiations. Have lymphedema in my left arm. Labor Day this year will be a year since it all started. Right now I just feel broken. Like, I have nothing left to give. I've always been the care…
Will-Cope-Later, How Are You Doing?
Will- Cope-Later, just concerned about how you are doing. I know you ask about CSN giving your phone number out but you did not mention anything about your DX. If you need help other that checking to see if CSN gives your phone number out we are here for you for support, encouragement and laughter. You can also get help on…
double mastecomy and recovery
Diagnosed with Stage 1. Positive results on BRAC tests. Double mastecomy recommended. I thought I would be okay with it, but frankly, now, I am getting a little scared. Is the recovery process at the hospital very hard? Recovery at home? I have 2 young children.
free Online class Aug 20 ER+PR+ and Triple Negative
Just thought I'd mention I came across this online class being held this Wednesday check out http://www.cancercare.org/connect_workshops they are having a free class Wednesday Aug 20, 2014 at 12:30 PM central time that covers ER Positive, PR Positive Breast Cancer and Triple Negative Breast Cancer I've registered and plan…
Today is MsGebby's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with love all around! Jenny
Cant sleep!
Saw pain dr. Am on 100mcg Fentanyl patch now. Helps the pain, but waiting for head to get use to it. Hands are numb most of the time and pain in neck and shoulders increased. I thought hands were from neuropathy, after phys exam, she says most likely tumor activity in c-spine and clavical. Ref me to rad onco. Both pain and…
Does ACS share our phone numbers?
I signed up today because I was feeling desperate. Not at the end of the rope, but close enough to scare me. Didn't feel up to posting but read a few different threads and found some relief. Thank you all for that. Many of you are in far worse situations--and coping with far more dignity and grace. A few minutes ago,…
Arimidex Side Affects
It's been awhile since I have been on here but need people's input please. I went to radiologist today and I have gained 10 lbs since January. My eating habits haven't really changed. I almost cried. I went to oncologist in April - I have a call in to them because I want to konw what I weighed at that appointment. In April…
Tumour Markers - CA15-3
From what I can tell, tumour markers can be a useful guide for disease reduction and progression but not always and not for everyone. A friend with recent dx bc mets had CA15-3 reduce from over 185 to under normal (lab states <30 normal) on Xeloda. What has been experience of others with CA15-3 while in partial or complete…

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