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grams2jc
Love your profile pic..its beautiful...
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I am having a pre-chemo party!
I have certainly begun to feel better since joining this site! Your comments have been great! I start chemo next Thursday, so instead of sitting around waiting in gloom for the inevitable, my friends and I are going to have a Girl's Night In at my house and have a great time! I can't change the fact that I will have chemo…
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T and C experiences?
Hi folks, I am going to start on T and C on Feb. 16th and do 4 rounds every 3 weeks. I know everyone's experiences are different, but would love to hear what your experiences with this chemo combo have been. What day did you lose your hair? Other side effects? Looking forward to getting started with this, then radiation…
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For Stayingstrongfortoday
I know you have been having a very hard time of it all lately. I hope you got some of your energy back and were able to get off the couch. I just hope you will find some pleasure in this poem and that it might even put a smile on your face. Sending you a hug, Ayse Life While-You-Wait Life While-You-Wait. Performance…
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Its been awhile...
Hi everyone! I havent been on for some time now for one reason is i havent had internet. Over the past few months i have had alot of ups and downs. Once again i lost my insurance so i havent been able to finish my physical therapy or go to my doc appt's ect. but its ok cuz now i do my own therapy and im sooo tired of…
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RE -- Any update regarding your daughter's Thyroid biopsy? We continue to keep you all in positive
dear Sister. Please post when you can. Strength, Courage and Hope. Vicki Sam
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Markers and Monday appointment--Pink Bus please
Although my last scan revealed no activity and I am supposed to be in remission, my markers are still very abnormal. They did not go up >20%, but they did not budge (CEA up 15%; Ca 27.29 about the same). Sigh.... I guess they will never be normal? What is so hard for me is that my markers were completely (low) normal for…
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Breast surgeon vs General surgeon
Curious-I had general surgeon do my surgery at the referral of my Gyno/OB...honestly I never knew there was such thing as breast surgeon until after the fact.. So anyone else have general surgeon? Denise
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Had my bone biopsy
I had my bone biopsy yesterday at T-12, L-1. First they thought they wouldn't be able to do it because my B/P was so high. It goes crazy when I'm really nervous. Anyway, they did do it. I was totally asleep and woke up in no pain, but very groggy for the rest of the day and night. I slept pretty well last night--just kept…
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I'm out of pain....
And all tests came back fine. The only thing my doctor thinks is I passed a stone. The last time that I had one, years ago, it broke up before it passed so I assume that happened again. At least there was no "other" problem and I feel blessed and relieved. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs,…
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Thank you ...
Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes! I had a great day filled with kids, grands, friends, great food...it was an all afternoon affair.....I see that Bella Luna and I share the day...hope she had a great one too! The well wishes of the pink sisters and brothers always warms my heart....what a fabulous group of…
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Surgery is over with .. Now, we play the waiting game.
Long day yesterday, surgery went a little longer than anticipated -- as my Surgeon informed my husband and myself -- that my mass (yes, that is how he described it) broke off in little pieces - so he had to be extra careful to make sure the beast, and its roots then he cauterised each area. Ouch! I am resting now -- I am a…
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Today is MAJW's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Sending wishes your way for a wonderful day! much love, -Jenny
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Want to find family doctor familiar with breast cancer patients - Bridgeport, WV area
I live in Bridgeport, WV and am currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. I do not have a family doctor and would like to find one in this area familiar with breast cancer patients and their treatments. Any suggestions?
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Today is PPurdin's Birthday!
Celebrate! Hope your day is filled with love all around - Happy Birthday! much love, -Jenny
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NEED KNOWLEDGE - ANYONE EXPERIENCE SENSITIVITY TO HEAD WHILE TAKING CHEMO?
Four year old boy has aggressive cancer and is being treated aggressively. Can any one answer his mother's question, "Have you experienced sensitivity of touch to the head while taking chemo?" Lots of Hugs, Janelle
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Started Radiation FINALLY (update)
Hi All, I haven't been to this site for a bit. I've been busy to say the least. I saw my RO and MO after the PET scan and both seem pretty certain radiation and HT will take care of me for now. I can't do HT while doing radiation treatments (which started on Monday). Both docs still can't say for certain that the lung…
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Maybe TMI, but need input please
Due to constipation during chemo treatment (before taking Miralax daily) I developed anal fissures. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how have you treated it? Thanks for your candor. JoAnn
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Port Removal
I am going to get my port removed next Friday, it is suppose be done in a surgical center,local anthesia. Can anyone tell me their experience, and what I need to know. Thanks in advance.
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Just cried like a baby
for 2 days. I usually hold it all in. Not much "family" support on my end. And I have 7 brothers and 1 sister. I hear "we're not the soft and cuddly kind of family". It really hurts me to hear them say that. My sister on the other hand is very persistent and always asking questions and giving advise. She is a cardiology…
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Today is BellaLuna's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with everything and everyone you love most! Celebrate! -Jenny
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Arimidex/Femara/Aromatase Inhibitors: Did they affect your heart?
I have been experiencing breathing problems over the past few months. I was on herceptin but was taken off because my muga showed heart infraction rate extremely low....but I am still experiencing the problems. I am taking Arimidex and just just read that this drug plus the others CAN cause heart problems. I never knew…
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Herceptin Side Effects
I am 'triple positive' BC . Diagnosed September 2010 Stage 2 Invasive Ductal carcinoma . Had full mastectomy and lymph clearance. Taking Arimidex and Herceptin. How do people deal with side effects of Herceptin... especially heart failure? I started out VERY healthy ( before BC) , but after chemo and 5 treatments of…
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Rad Grad!!!!!
I can not believe it....I finally finish with chemo and now rads....these pass 6mo has been such an emotional roller coaster...thank you ladies sooooo much for helping me get through this you guys have been wonderful and such an inspiration to me.. Deb18 time to start planning,....woohoo!!!!!! God bless and take care Eva
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Remembering our PinkFlutterby today....
Today is PinkFlutterby - Libby's Birthday - keeping her family in our thoughts today - sending them gentle peace and love. I'll light my candle today for our dear Libby - celebrating her spirit - happy she is 'home' -Jenny
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Markers and scans
I go to kiaser and they do not believe in scans and makers? It appears people ln this site all get these ? This has made me very nervous but they refused except they did gave me a bone scan and it was clear.
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Today is Changmi's Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day - filled with everything you love most! -Jenny
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Deciding on Reconstruction After Radiation - Help
I have been MIA for a while. Just as I began to recover my energy, my work exploded, and I have been nose to the grindstone for more than a month. But I do need to step back and think a bit about whether to have reconstruction. I would very much like input from anyone with a thought on the matter. I had a left modified…
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Feeling frustrated...and chemo hasn't even begun yet!
I had my mastectomy on Dec. 22, and chemo starts next Thursday. For the past week, I have felt like a human pin cushion. I have had blood tests, bone scans, CTs, and more. I have been very positive up until now, and I am grateful that I have a good prognosis, but I am already tired of the constant doctor's appts and needle…
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Ode to My Breast
I found out this week that despite a lumpectomy, chemo and surgery to further clear margins, I must now have a mastectomy to remove my breast - June 1, 2011 is the date. I wrote this poem last night in an effort to come to terms with it all. Ode to my breast... We first met when I was nine Small at first and then quite…