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Breast Cancer

Saw radiologist today
and he said my skin had healed well. He told me to continue to massage the areas where my breasts used to be and use cream as it will help with the nerve ending twinges I get. I'm still a bit numb on the sides of my body where the sentinel nodes were removed. I see him again the end of November. I see onc next week.…
hot flushes...help!
I am on 7th treatment of Taxol and Herceptin and I have begun to have hot flushes during the day, but worse at night. I have very small kids, so when they wake me, I have a hot flush immediatley, sweating...terrible. Has anyone experienced this with chemo? Do they go away......?
Going to Look Good Feel Better tonight!
Can't believe how excited I am to go! I have never even worn much makeup but have noticed how washed out I am without mascara! And at 53, I am getting chemo acne! Thanks to everyone who mentioned this! ~Carol
The Northern CA get together has grown...
We now have seven wonderful strong women attending! But our most recent guess is a surprise!!! Hmmmm....who could it be? I won't tell, no matter what!! Can't wait to see all of you, and give you real hugs!! Hugs, Linda
First Gyn exam since starting Tamoxifen
Tuesday 3/22 is my first gyn exam since starting Tamoxifen in August. What kind of gyn changes have any of you experienced with Tamoxifen? The dr said I would most likely have a biopsy to check my uterus. I can't remember (surprise..)the name of the procedure. I have not noticed any changes yet from the meds. I haven't had…
Going for my lumpectomy today.
SCARED to death! I know I will get through this. I'm 43, and my family didn't even call me yesterday to wish me luck. I am thankful for a wonderful husband and great, great friends! I pray every day for a cure for cancer. It took my Mom at age 55.
Just to let you know how I am doing
First of all, my lovely flowers are still thriving! They are beautiful purple and make me smile, so thank you again. Well, today I seem to have some energy, I have so much nausea and seem to throw up every day. I still have the blood clot and I am becoming a pro at giving myself the needles in my stomach. I never thought…
Today is the day
I began the posting as Tommorrow is the day. However it is after midnight so today is the day of my lumpectomy. It will happen in the afternoon. I am at peace with this decsion and it probably has a lot to do with the prayers you have been saying for me from the beginning of my journey. So thank you for praying as it has…
Junk Swap
Since the first box was WAY too heavy, I ended up mailing two! They are on their way up North as of this morning. They said 7-10 days, but I'm figuring on Saturday or possibly Monday. Enjoy! ♥ Cat
Rip Mommy- Your little girl misses you!
my mom passed away 2 weeks ago from breast cancer. i am 18 years old so yea im still young. i miss her very much, she was my best friend. i feel very lost without her. but i kno that i have to stay strong and be the woman she wanted me to be. but it is still hard. i am planning to do the cancer run in NY in october because…
Implants-how can mammograms be done?
I do not have implants nor plan on getting them-but just curious HOW! One friend I tried to talk into mammo exam and said OH no I had implants...but I am sure you must still be able to have life saving tests done with them-can't you? Thanks..I know curiosity killed the cat...
Menstral cycle and chemo
I will be getting my first chemo treatment at the end March. ( 4 rounds of A/C, 4 rounds of taxol) every two weeks. I am 39 and still have a period every 28 days like clockwork. My oncologist said my periods would be wacky, or stop for about six months. I realize everyone is different, but just wondering what anyone's…
Does unclear margins effect treatments?
After my first lumpectomy 3 weeks ago my margins were found to be unclear so I had a re-excision last week which was successful. I was just wondering if having unclear margins alone the first time would effect my treatment in any way? Thanks for being patient with me a newbie with tons of questions! Nancy
I need a biopsy.....
As some of you can recognize my user name I joined this board a few weeks ago since my mother is suffering from breast cancer which has mestastasis to her liver. I have reached out for some advice and everyone here has been very helpful. Two weeks ago I went for a mammogram later that week I got called in to schedule a…
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed last September with IDC Breast Cancer, Stage 2, Grade 3, Triple Negative. I just had the 7th of 8 rounds of chemo last Thursday. I had my lumpectomy last October with axillary node dissection. I will be having additional surgery approximately a month after chemo to re-excise the margins. Then radiation…
Which is better silicone or saline?
Currently I have tissue expanders. April is surgery to get my implants. My insurance doesn't want to pay for silicone. Regular MRI's are needed to detect leaks,but many wont cover that. They feel it's not medically necessary. Help! What to do? I want as soft and natural as possible. I been told Silicone is the closest to…
Zometa side effects
So, Friday is my second Zometa infusion. After my first I was really sick. I had a fever of 103+ for three days straight and then a low grade fever of around 100.5 for the next three days. I was shaking so bad from the fever that I actually managed to pull muscles in my back. I am hoping that this is the sort of thing that…
Off topic....may be my last dutch treat....sigh....
After 19 years, my beau and I are talking a split. More me than him, but both of us have been unhappy for a while. I will stay for his birthday, but, beyond that, well, it's uncertain. Fighting the beast more than once has taught me that sometimes the best decisions for myself are the most painful ones. This one fits that…
OT - Last WWI Veteran dies
The last surviving WWI Veteran passed away today at 110 years old. He had lied about age to enlist at 16. Thank you for your service Sir and may you dwell in peace forever! Susan Did some research and need to add - He is the last American. There is a man who was born in 1901 and was in the Royal Navy - he moved to…
NO post treatment meds????????????????
Has anyone here NOT taken any meds after treatments? BY choice-refusal to do so at the recommendation of your doctor? Denise
Tamoxifien
Hi, I was just wondering if a side effect of tamoxifien. Is hair loss one? I mean on your legs and underarms. I almost never have to shave, just like when I was on chemo. I know this is a silly question but I was just curious. My legs are smooth. Thanks Janie
end of treatment celebration
Just curious if others like myself treated themselves to anything special when treatments were over????! I planned my first "GIRLS ONLY" trip to Disney World! As you can tell from my sign in I LOVE DISNEY...soon as all my BC started I planned this trip (LONG OVER due with friend) Each day I was at radiation I would lay and…
Pets are therapy.
I wanted to add a post for anyone who wants to share a pet story to lift our spirits. So, all you pet lovers out there....you are all better writers than me.... To begin, I have a poodle and 3 cats. One cat is my daughter's and will move to live with her, but I actually believe that my pets have been therapy to me. They…
Bone Scan Results
Had a bone scan done on Monday, and just got a call from the oncologist saying there were no signs of cancer. Yippee! Now, off to see the orthopedic surgeon to see what is causing the pain in my hip. This will be like the last time....hoping for a hip replacement instead of cancer (before it was hoping for a bone spur…
Anyone else with a child who is very quiet about it?
DH and I have 3 children, ages 23, 20 and 11, all still at home. The night I was diagnosed (1/13/11)we talked with the boys (2 oldest) who responded with some questions and have continued to at least once in awhile ask questions or make comments. However our 11 y/o DD says nothing at all unless she is asked. And even when…
Here's a new one, sciatic nerve pain
I have had sciatic nerve pain in the back of my leg for 2 months now. Has anyone had this problem, if so how do you treat it? I have went to chiropractor. Exercise, massage hasn't helped. I need relief
monday am
Visit to oncologist for reg check up...it used to be every three months and this one if 4 mths...so slowly stretching out...april 3 will be "3" years since my surgery! I even got to put of Mammo a bit...(will have to go after this appt) Denise...
Tamoxifen & putting on weight
It's been a real long time since I've posted here. As some of you know, I come back to the boards and read once in a while. Plus being a single mom and working full time doesn't leave me with much time. Anyway, I'm wondering what to do about being FAT! I have a whirlwind of things going on. I put on 20 lbs from chemo but…
Paxil experience?
What is anyone's experience with Paxil? Was it helpful? Side effects?
Blurry vision
Does anyone experience blurry vision? I started Tax/Cyt on 1 March and my eyes do not focus well enough to read for long. Does this side effect get worse with each treatment? Reading was my refuge; not any more.

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