-
Post double mastectomy surgery advice
Hii-I am having a double mastectomy next thursday for a DCIS diagnosis. Although it is considered stage 0, the cells ate high grade and the area is large relative to the size of me. Does anyone have advice for post surgery care? Is sleeping difficult! Should I get special pillows? Did you have a nurse come to help you at…
-
I've been approved as a kidney donor for my son!
Many of you may recall that my breast cancer was diagnosed 3 years ago when I was being screened as a donor for my son. Because of a member on this board posting that she was approved as a blood donor, I recontacted the Yale Transplant Center in Jan and asked to be reevaluated. This was charting new territory for them but…
-
OT for Trader Joe’s fans: Cookbook & yummy recipe recommendation!
I know we have a lot of Trader Joe’s fans on this site –- did you know there are cookbooks out there devoted to recipes using Trader Joe’s products? I had no idea –- where have I been? So, after some Barnes & Noble retail therapy (you can buy them at Amazon, too), I spent this weekend cooking from what seems to be the…
-
RX for estrogen supressors
This is my first post. I've been in treatment for almost a year. I've had so many set backs that I'm just now getting to the meds that block estrogen. My biggest concern is the side effects of joint problems(to name one). The med I've been given is Aromasin. I'm hoping some of the people here can share about their…
-
Calcium vs Fasomax
Has anyone been told to continue taking calcium rather than be prescribed Fasomax? I am already osteopena but my MO said to continue with calcium. He did prescribe Fasomax or any other bone building med. Just asking Thanks for all your support ... Love you and pray for you every day :)
-
Checking In - Two Year Cancerversary
Donna's two year cancerversary today!!! Dancing with NED!!! It's been a heck of a two years. I haven't logged on here in such a long time that I almost forgot my log in info. I'm just going to take a deep breath and breathe.
-
Today is WinSomeBullDog's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR WSBD HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you Love, Laughter, great food & wonderful gifts on your special day & throughout the year! ♥ Cat
-
Hate to start my first post with a vent....
So I guess it was bittersweet that I found this site. My partner of 3 years found a lump in one breast about 3 weeks ago now. After a few days of her noticing it she said she wanted to go to the doctor's. That was huge coming from someone who hasn't been in years (and by years I mean about 15 or more for "female" stuff). I…
-
1st round of Xeloda down.
Was done with my 1st - 2 week cycle of Xeloda last Friday so have been off for 1 week now. My doc ordered it as 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off and I haven't seen that anywhere on line, But, it is probably good since my CBC yesterday showed a BIG drop in WBCs. Will see MO this coming Friday before starting next cycle. Scan in 4…
-
Help me please... Lymphadema
I am miserable! My arm is swollen & very tight. My whe body is puffy from the steroids ( decadron) that they give me every Friday during chemo. I am miserable. Does any one know a quick fix to give me some relief? I want to cry & scream. I hate cancer! Sorry I'm venting but I am miserable right now. Hugs and God Bless,…
-
Y'all are awesome
I just want to let you all know that you are the BEST pink sisters and brothers a girl can have. I am so thankful for all of your prayers and well wishes. I am out of the hospital with no blood clots and the pet results showed no advancement. My onc did change my chemo regime to FEC every 3 weeks for 18 weeks. I will have…
-
Pictures Of "New Grandson"
Just uploaded a couple of pics of the "new" grandson, Mom and "The Proud Pappa" on the Expressions Page. She went into the hospital because she was having presure on her pelvis around 7 p.m. Her water brooke just before 8p.m. and Lucas was born at 8:52p.m. They were going out to dinner that night and that's why she looks…
-
MIL Passed Away
My mother-in-law passed away late Tuesday night. It was exactly 8 weeks to the day that my Mom passed away. It is a blessing that she isn't suffering anymore, but I just can't believe we are going through this again so soon. Unlike my Mom, my MIL was healthy up until last year. This time last year she was living…
-
Not quite sure *UPDATE* sort of
what to think ... SOOOOOOOO I've been in limbo since I posted last. Here's the scoop ... I went to an endocrinologist because my primary care doc didn't seem too concerned about my A1C climbing from 6.2 to 7.2 in 6 months. I figure there should be SOME concern, right? While at the endo's he noticed I had some difficulty…
-
*** ~ Dancing With The Stars Is On - Yippee! ~ ***
I haven't been on in so long and apologize for that pink sisters, but, I have just been so busy. However, when I saw the cast of Dancing with the Stars, I thought of all of you that love the show and follow it also. So, whatcha think of the new cast? ♠♣ Love, Susie ♠♣ p.s. I will catch up on the posts later..love you all!
-
Decisions
I always found tough decisions take me forever to analyze. I got my results of my tumor and it was rated moderate. They said that radiation and hormone treatment was not an option but chemo was because I would be only gaining a small advantage. Right now I have a 15% chance of reoccurrence; if I do chemo then I would have…
-
Hot flashes and night sweats
Hi, Ladies, It's me again. Tomorrow is my second round of Taxol. Since my last update, I have gotten more pain in my neck, back, and pelvis. I would still take this any day over the nausea that came with A/C. Anyway, I am having a terrible time with hot flashes and night sweats. I keep waking up covered in sweat; then I…
-
Camp Kesem.... If you have kids 6-16, this is for YOU!
If you have young kids, you need to check out Campkesem.org. If there is one near you, check for openings. It is the most fabulous thing that cancer will do for your kids. It is funded, organized and run by college kids, who most likely have had parents with cancer. I was kind of worried about sending my 7 and 11 year old…
-
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy with Lumpectomy
I am considering a lumpectomy procedure to remove my tumor. An issue I have with lumpectomy is that it requires radiation be applied to my breast after the procedure. I am extremely hesitant about the side-effects caused by radiation, particularly to my heart, lungs and blood vessels. I was considering mastectomy to avoid…
-
New to board, Her 2 Neu pos
Hi, I am new to the board and enjoy seeing many peoples comments and stories. I am 40 and just had my first chemo treatment a week ago, all went really good, no nausea at all. Just got tired and achy. I'm on a mix of three different drugs, 2 will be given for four treatments and herceptin for an additional 13. I was lucky…
-
(OT) chuckle from my daughter
Just wanted to share what made me LOL last night.... I was at the mall last night with my 9 year old daughter. After a grueling hour in the store "Justice", I was about to lose my mind. I was in the midst of an hour-long hot flash, my hair looked like Bozo, and she wanted to try on every little sparkle/blingy/trendy/ugly/…
-
Need to make a decision on recconstruction
Hi - I was diagnosed with DCIS a few weeks ago and am scheduled for a double mastectomy next week. Although the diagnosis is DCIS, the area is too large relative to the size of my breast to do a lumpectomy so they have recommended a mastectomy. Because I am not looking to do a big enhancement, the plastic surgeon has given…
-
Does Letrazole make you tired?
I feel like I can't make it thru the whole day. I am full of energy in the morning but by sun-down I am so tired. Any hints to how to beef up my energy?
-
One of the BEST Retreats!
This Retreat was one of (If not) the best Retreats I've been to as far as what I got out of it. It didn't start all that great though. Somehow I didn't get notified that the inipi (sweat lodge) had to be canceled so I was there at 8:30 for it - Retreat starts at 12. So I drove to Bear Butte (Lakota Spiritual area) to be by…
-
Just checking on everyone
Don't know if anyone remembers me or not but I have kept up with you guys. I don't get on here much, every couple of weeks to just see how everyone is doing. I guess you would call me a stalker. So far I am doing really good. It will be three years on May 14 that I found out that I had breast cancer. In October it will be…
-
Need help remembering
I need some help remembering all our Sisters In Pink who are no longer here with us physically but are in Spirit. Once again it's time for me to go to my Retreat and I like to be sure that I remember each during some of the private times while there and during the Inipi (Lakota Sweat Lodge) that is an option that I choose…
-
Please not again!!
So I have been floating on cloud nine after my dr. referred to me as NED (no evidence of disease), but now I have something new to worry about. I was at a relatives house this weekend and I was coming upstairs and missed the top step and caught myself by grabbing the baby gate. Didn't hurt when I did it, so I didn't give…
-
Non-stress related incontinence
It's a bit embarassing but I've had an occational drip of incontinence since back to early chemo times. Has anyone else had this? I don't know if this is related to the treatment or just my wonderful luck? It's not happening when I sneeze or laugh etc. It's kind of weird for me. I didn't say anything to the doc 'cause…
-
Herceptin Treatment Halted
My herceptin treatments will not be started up again. My muga scan showed my heart infraction ratio went from 63 to 51 (in eight months) so I went off Herceptin for four months and my last muga showed it had gone back up to 56....I wanted to start back up on Herceptin but my oncologist advised I see a cardiologist first to…
-
Some positive News for Texasgirl10
I just heard from Dawne, there are NO blood clots!! God is good!! She still feels really bad but will get to go home after PET this afternoon, she will see ONC in the morning for results from it. She was very excited that there were no clots and is being positive about the scan. She got one miracle so lets pray for two!!…