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Breast Cancer

Archives for November 2015

Implants
I had my expander exchange surgery on Oct. 22. It was much easier than the mastectomy. I did have drains again, Yuck, but for only a week. It has been almost 3 weeks and I am still sore in some places. Is that normal? Sometimes it feels like I still have the expanders in. Anyone else have that feeling before? I still thank…
Natural Reconstruction jitters
so my first post. I'm under 40 with two very young children and was diagnosed w invasive breast cancer, hormone +. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I've already gone through: chemo (8 weeks AC, 12 taxol), double mastectomy w lymph node removal, and 25 days radiation. still can't believe that. so I have always planned…
November 9th - happy birthday wishes to Katz77
Happy Birthday greetings to you Katz77.. Enjoy your very special day ! Vicki Sam
Emotional support
I am an emotional wreck, I moved to a new city to be with my daughter and she has acted like I am a huge intrusion ever since. I was sick with Heart problems and fybermioliga when I came here and also needed surgery on my neck. Heart problem solved. Before surgery was scheduled for my neck I was diagnosed with breast…
Double masectomy with reconstruction?
HI, I will try and make this as short as possible. I am set to have my surgery on the 25th. First it will be 8 weeks since my last chemo. So i am worried that it is so long since my last chemo that some of cancer might of come back. Although the doctors don't seem concerned. I did have IDC with her2 so i am still doing…
lotion after double mastectomy
HI sisters in pink, I had double mastectomy surgery 10-26. Not doing reconstruction. Incisions are closed and still wearing compression bra until Tuesday. Able to shower now instead of sponge bath and drains have been removed. Do you think there is any harm in applying lubriderm lotion to the chest and incisions?
My CSN space
I was wondering what you all do when you get older and "grow out" of the age range on your CSN space? I will be over my range in a couple of months. Should I change it or leave it like it was when I got diagnosed? It's a wonderful feeling getting older and being able to do this, don't you think?? Love to all, Anna
Traveling a New Road-
I am 47 years old, a mother of 2 teens and wife to a great guy. I am a middle school teacher. I have the love and support of many around me. I am blessed! I was diagnoised with breast cancer on September 24th and have been focused on my recovery every since. I have been diagnoised with moderately invasive, stage 3a, grade…
whats better a lumpectomy or mastectomy for a her2+ breast cancer
I was just diagnosed 10/12/2015 with stage IIB breast cancer my tumor being about 6cm. and I'm HER 2 + I start my chemo next friday then surgery and possibly radiation. the question I wanted to ask was...Is it better to have a lumpectomy or a mastectomy and if the mastectomy do I do both breasts or just the one? I fear the…
Happy Birthday to Lucy 07 -- November 6th
Happy birthday Lucy 07 - hoping all your dreams come true ! enjoy all that is in store for you today. Vicki Sam
Hemp Oil
I am in a support group for all cancers. 3 months ago, we got a newbie. He was dx with Leukemia what is now 5 months ago. He started chemo. Did one treatment and quit. His white cell count was back to normal. He had 3 more to go. They did another bone marrow biopsy, the readings were down to .4. I don't know that much…
Happy Birthday shout out to LadyG
Georgia - wishing you a wonderfull Birthday filled with love, and health!! Vicki Sam
ESTROGEN INHIBITORS
Wondering if anyone is taking an estrogen inhibitor such as Anostrozole or Aromasin? I have been on it for over a year for a bout with breast cancer, and my CA125 seems to be doing the jumping-jacks. It has gone from 13 to 16 back down to 15 up to 28 then 35 now back to 31. My CT for OVCA follow-up is clear, but given how…
Last chemo treatment
Hello, friends Tomorrow I will be having my 6 th and final chemo treatment . While I should be elated at this event, I am finding that I am more nervous than when I began in July. I have a tumor that had tethered itself to the pectoral wall. So far it seems that it has shrunk, but is still attached. I am worried about the…
Radiation and itching
New to this board and I see the helpful advice you have given to others so I thought I would ask a question. I finished chemotherapy and radiation treatment for my breast cancer. My last session of radiation was in August. My problem is that I still have terrible issues with itching on the breast that was treated. I was…
Post-mastectomy bras
Getting a prosthesis tomorrow. Had a simple mastectomy Sept. 2, right breast. Had trouble finding someplace in my area to get a prosthesis that was in my health plan network. After much frustration, finally found a facility, but it's not a boutique and they don't have the bras. They said they can order them...but how can I…
Happy birthday greeting to Kimlataoka
Happy Birthday to YOU! November 4th ... Hoping you enjoy your very special day Vicki Sam
I need the Pink Bus for a lady I met today at the Cancer Support Center
Please bring out the bus for Ms Whitfield. I met her today at the Cancer Support Center. This is her first time having Chemo. As we know Chemo can be yucky. I will make some cupcakes for her journey. Thank you for your support. Ballerina06
Pain, pain, go away, come back another day...
Okay. So I've joined this site: I have pain and for some weird reason, I thought others might understand what that mean. I'm a 46-year-old female, technical writer from Florida...I had chemo, a bi-lateral mastectomy and radiation. I have terrible pain in my hands, hips, legs; all pain extends everywhere but now my fingers…
Pink Bus
I have noticed-no requests for the PINK Bus lately-that seems like it is a good thing! Denise
AROMASIN SIDE AFFECTS
Hello, Everyone: It's been a while since I've posted here. Quick recap: OVCA in 2000, 2006, breast cancer in 2013. Just wondering if anyone has experienced side affects with Aromasin (examestane)? My CA125 (OVCA marker) has been up and down, but higher than my usual counts. I also have lower leg edema, which I used to only…
***2015 Ornament Exchange***
Dear Pink Sisters, November 1st, it's that time of year, our annual ornament exchange. I hope people will come out and play—that means you, you, and, oh yes, you:) If you'd like to participate, please PM me with your real name and address (or you can remain anonymous if you wish, but I'll need the address) and I'll send…
Dx with IDC stage 1. Lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node surgery
Hello all. Just reading through the various posts and find it very comforting to read all the positive comments on here. After having a routine mammo, I was dx with stage 1 IDC early October and am due to have a lumpectomy/sentinel lymph node surgery on Thursday this week. While I feel extremely lucky that it has been…

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