-
Help! the DEXAmethasone really breaks out my skin!
Does anyone have experience with the acne like rash that the steroid DEXAmethasone gives some people. I started breaking out the second day after my first chemo and it is still breaking out 9 days later. I showed the nurse and basically she said I just would have to deal with it. She kept telling me to take benedryl if it…
-
Arimidex
I am trying to decide if I should take Arimidex. I was prescribed this medication and had no idea about the possible side effects. Does anyone know the stats if cancer will return if the medication is not taken?
-
Flowers for MamaG
Hello All, Unless somebody vehemently disagrees, I will send flowers to MamaG's family tomorrow from all of us as I happen to have her address. My love to all, Victoria
-
Was Puxatawny Phil right?
I live in Central NY and a friend told he he had a flock of robins on his lawn (well the snow covered lawn) today. Hopefully these robins aren't wacky and confused because we need spring! It's snowing right now and 5" are expected overnight - poor robins!! Sue
-
Can someone let Mama G's family know about the outpouring of love and sympathy to her from her pink
I hope her family knows how much we all loved Mama G and how all of the pink sisters have been praying for her here. Maybe it will give them some comfort and peace knowing how much she meant to us.
-
~~~My Candle Is Lit For Mama G~~~
I lit my pretty pink candle in honor of Mama G. Let's light our candles and I bet Mama G will see them from Heaven.
-
how long did you keep port
I am finished with chemo and they said they would set up an appointment to get rid of my port at my next appointment. I have grown attached to my port and am kinda freaking out at the thought of not having it.
-
Surgery today =:(
I go to get my port today and some more tissue taken out today thanks to everyone that posts I feel so much netter getting the port hearing everyone's positive experience can't wait to start 8 sessions of chemo then 6 1/2 wks of rads yuck!!!! Had 21 lymph nods taken out 1/14 arm still sore will i ever feel better and get…
-
Wait is over, diagnosis is in
Well, it's definately breast cancer - mucinous carcinoma - apparenlty its really rare - anyone have this kind? The Surgeon feels they got it all and I won't need any further breast surgery...so that's good. I have to have surgery again to have my sentinal lymph node biopsied...depending on the results will determine if…
-
DO NOT use arm on side you had surgery on for BP etc
I have always heard-DO NOT use that arm as surgery for BP, BLOOD work etc. I tell them each time I have surgery or my annual colonscopy-MY last two d & c the anesthesiologist & finger surgery (2 diff anesthesiologists)each said NOT really necessary! Has anyone else been told that? I still ONLY use the one arm-only big…
-
I don't usually vent like this... but seriously...I need to blast!
I'm sorry.. double post... ~T
-
What do you all think?
There seems to be an increase in recurrences, mets, losses, etc in the past couple of months and we also have had several sisters that we have not heard from in quite some time that were dealing with recurrences and mets also. I know that some of us have exchanged phone numbers, addresses and personal emails. It is one of…
-
Paint the Rink Pink- BC Awareness Night - Hockey Game at University of Delaware
I attended the Paint the Rink Pink hockey game at University of Delaware last Saturday night. The players wore pink jerseys, laces, socks, pink ribbons on their helmets---- even the tips of their sticks were pink! In addition to raffles, etc., the players auctioned off their hockey jerseys. I just HAD to have one!! If you…
-
Why Did the Boards change?
Has anyone else noticed that the boards have changed? There are not as many topics appearing on the page as there used to be. Have I done something and shrunk it somehow? I don't like it! Posts gets lost. Newbies may have trouble finding their thread because they have to go back through the pages. I try to check the boards…
-
New here
I am new to these discussion boards. I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in August. Three masses in one breast - clustered. Have gone through 4 rounds of TCH chemo (once every 3 weeks), then had to stop because of elevate liver enzymes. In the meantime, my MRI should great progress of the shrinking masses and we…
-
AMA MOTOCROSS GOES PINK FOR BREAST CANCER
We are motocross fan's and for the past few years they have "Gone Pink" to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. These young macho racers gear up in PINK with the ribbon's blazing on their gear, they wear pink gloves, helmets and some even boots. Here are a few links if you would like to check it out. MOTOCROSS…
-
scan results today
I've been waiting for this day since October! That's when my last scan showed not only rapid growth of the existing tumors in the liver but also new ones. After that scan, we changed my chemo to Navalbine and continued with Herceptin and Zometa. This scan was done Monday and the results were worth waiting for! HOORAY for…
-
scared & worried :(
never ever in my almost 2 year battle has my Onc called me in to go over blood work in person, she wants to see me tomorrow at 11am, she called my mom last week to schedule it and called my # today to confirm. I'm worried!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
Some good news! My first chemo went well!
Had my first ever chemo yesterday and actually it was not bad. I am just amazed. I am a little tired today because the steroids seemed to keep me awake plus the chemo appt was so late in the day I was a bit keyed up when I got home. BUT I am awake and up and not nauseous at all and that is what I dreaded- so I am happy. It…
-
Shew........
saw my onc, changing my meds up tumor markers went from 43 to 123 which is a concern to her so she wants to change my meds asap, starting "gemzar" on Tuesday its via IV drip, well through my power port. It's 3 weeks on 1 week off and I will still get the treatment in my head for the CF fluid cancer. still getting a pet…
-
ChenHeart... Your Soul Sisters are thinking of you and lifting you up in Prayer!
I know Tuesday is the day slated for surgery. I pray God grant you peace of mind and body. May your surgery and recovery be uneventful. We will be there with you, holding your hand, wishing you well always. Take care, God bless. BL
-
exercise
I know we need to exercise but i can't get up enough energy to do it.I go to wal-mart and be out of breath I know it will get better now that I'm finished chemo but how long does it take? I go Wednesday to get rad markers. MOLLYZ
-
I don't usually vent like this... but seriously...I need to blast!
I'm sorry... I'm going to say this in advance just in case there are those that agree with this person and find offense to this ranting...but I really need to get this off my chest and this is the safest place for me to vent!! Again I apologise to anyone who takes offense to this... In a conversation at dinner with a group…
-
How much can my husband take
My poor husband, now that our ordeal with my bc has come to where we can breath and start to enjoy life again, his sister is in the hospital due to her Pancreatic Cancer and not doing good (she was dx back in June 2010) it has now spread and taken over her stomach and other parts of her body and she is bleeding out. This…
-
First Chemo
Hi All.. Thursday, Feb 3 was my first Chemo Treatment..I took the rest of day off and worked from home on Friday.. I spent the whole weekend resting and back at work today... My work is an hour away from home - so, hopefully I won't get too tired.. I guess I"m doing ok. I'm still terrified of losing my hair - but getting…
-
Today is Contrail's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CONNIE HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you gifts that will last forever on your special day! ♥ Cat
-
Today is Shelbyhome's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SHELBY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Wishing you Health, Happiness, & Love on your special day & always! ♥ Cat
-
I am still around
Just wanted to let you know that I am still around but will not be on much, we have been having frightful weather here and my daughter fell on the ice and broke her arm on Friday, so it has been a bad weekend. Now i have to find an orthopedic doctor today, hubby is working. The streets here are still a mess, with no…
-
Mama G update
I just saw this on Mama G's Facebook page posted by her son Matt: "Thanks for all the support for my Mama. I just wanted let everyone know that she is at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. She has been unresponsive since Tuesday, but she is still one heck of a fighter." Let's all be sure to say a special prayer for Mama…
-
the funny things kids say...
laughter is the best medicine :) My kids have been such a source of strength for me and keeping me laughing has been one of the best things ever! I asked my 10 year old boy how he was feeling about the op (masectomy) and he shrugged his shoulders and replied "eh..I didn't pay much attention to your boobs anyway mum"…