-
Some prayers are needed today
Good morning ladies, Up early this morning anticipating my liver biopsy today. Can't believe after BC in January and LC in April that I would have to go through more tests. Please send prayers and positive thoughts today for positive results from the biopsy. Thanks for your continued support and good wishes. I hope you're…
-
Thickening of uterus
I have been told to keep on top of thickening (due to tamoxifen) Last year i had internal ultrasound (not sure if official name) after a year yes I had thinkening-then had D & C..all ok...went to oncolgist friday said I should have this done -ultra sound every 6mths..I assumed once a year... Anyhow get this test? 2 x…
-
short jokes
I dialed a number and got the following recording: "I am not available right now, but Thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the Beep. If I do not return your call, You are one of the changes." ************************************************** Man comes home,…
-
;( scalp hurts
i finished chemo on august 11. my hair made a feeble attempt at coming back, about 1/4 inch on the sides above ears - very full here; about the same on the back of my head, but the top of the head is very sparse - can see my scalp - but hair here is about 1/2 inch. the past several days i noticed that my scalp really…
-
Worried about starting Tamoxfin
I am starting the last 8 days radiation.My onco. said I would be starting tamoxfin after finishing. I have been reading your comments. What are the pros & cons? Your comments are important. I am 69 years old so I have had a hystromecty so I hope not to have all of mood swings. I continued taking premarin until I was…
-
When does chemo brain "go away"
Finished chemo Sept 2 this year. I still feel like the dullest knife in the drawer. It gets old. Plus the eyes are still a bit fuzzy off and on. This can't be the new normal for me, can it???? I told the kids a long time ago that when my mind goes, to put a pillow over my head. Is it time for the pillow? Cindy
-
Implant exchange-Heatherbelle
Exchange surgery was a success. I was quite a bit longer in recovery (which scared Tim & my dad a bit) because I lost alot of blood during surgery & they wanted to make sure my counts were up. It sure is nice to have soft boobs again. Yesterday, day 1 after surgery was absolutely terrible. I was in ALOT of pain, more…
-
informational
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life altering experience. Though your surgical and medical treatment may be over, the effects of having been diagnosed and treated may continue for some time. After treatment your body is different. You have lost part or all of your breast(s). You've undergone lymph node surgery. You…
-
Another question!!
After chemo I felt ok until really yesterday. Yesterday and today I just feel out of my body. Dizziness of sorts. I can't take this feeling!!! I feel like I let my oldest daughter down yesterday for her 20th birthday! I had the first one last thurs. Is this normal? Will it go away??????????
-
6 years ago, this week.....
The day after Thanksgiving, to be exact.... I was told those 3 words, and told I had about 6 months to live. "Get your affairs in order", "Say goodbye to your loved ones"...all of that.... Not only did I survive that first cancer (rectal) but, at 6 months, started treatment for the second (breast) that they had found to…
-
Herceptin
Tuesday I start Herceptin infusion what can expect to happen. Do you get sick / tired ?? Will I need to take time off? How did you feel after getting it? Hugs Judy
-
I received my ornament!
I received mine today!!! Have not joined in this before...but what fun. My first Christmas card, my first present and my first ornament all in one shot. I have hung it on a door knob for now, but it gives me a smille every time I walk by. I love it...thankyou to my secret santa and thank you Chen for making all this…
-
port and metal detectors
Hi, I am flying to visit family over the Christmas period. I still have my port as I have many months of Herceptin left. After reading the posting by Rague about the poor man who had the urine bag and had to deal with TSA I was wondering if the port would set off the metal detector and if I need to carry the port card. I…
-
Wateru eyes
My eyes don't stop watering, nose is running. Don't use my glasses ... they seem to irritate the area around the nose and face where they sit. Anyone else have the watery eye problem?
-
What A Great Time!
Yesterday I lucky enough to meet fellow survivor Jean Hayden. We met for dinner and had a really nice time. What a lovely lady and fellow warrior! Jean - hope you don't mind, but I posted our picture, it might take a while to come up! I look forward to meeting Jean again, and any others from the Baltimore/DC/MD area. We…
-
question
I am a i year survivor and have completed surgeries, chemo, rads and diep flap reconstruction. A year ago my sister was diagnosed with stage 1 tumor and had a lumpectomy and radiation which she has completed. She has been on tamoxifen for about 6 months. At her regular check up this past week, her blood work was…
-
Had a good time.
My husband and I had a great 45th anniversary weekend. We walked a botanical garden, visited a ghost town and took in a hockey game. In between the activites we spent a lot of quiet, quality time together. We both needed this. Trying to get on with life. Hugs, Georgia
-
Expanders on the Way!
I am scheduled for Phase I reconstruction with the expanders being put in on November 30th. I have also scheduled Phase II, the implant replacement surgery, for December 27th (in order to get everything done during this calendar year for insurance purposes). PS says he will fill the expanders as much as possible during the…
-
Heckuva Engineer...
An engineer was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess." He bent over, picked up the frog and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful princess, I will stay with you for one week."…
-
Last chemo!!!!!!
I had my LAST chemo on MOnday! I see the onc. Dec. 9th. I'm feeling really well after a couple of days of rest. Good to be back...I've been off the computer for awhile. Annette
-
27hrs to
Well this weekend I knew would e hard. I was diagnosed with C 9 days ago. In 27 hrs I'll set down with the ONC to find out how bad and what will need done. Yesterday I cried and stayed in bed all day. Today I awoke with some energy and starte clening and doing laundry and my parents are coming for pizza and footall this…
-
aspirin and breast cancer
My onc and I discussed this today I plan on taking an aspirin per day, you may want to ask yours Aspirin Intake and Survival After Breast Cancer Medical Writer: William Yarnall, RPh, CCP Expert Faculty: Lisa A. Carey, MD, ScM Clinical Insights • Aspirin use post-breast cancer diagnosis may prolong life and reduce the risk…
-
blood in urine????
I had my first chemo yesterday and I know I will see some reddish/pink in my urine from the adriamyacin (sp) but I think that this may be blood as its somewhat chunky?? TMI, I know. Anyone have this?
-
Short term memory?? Ha!
Just thought I'd share a little humor this morning... woke up with a little "extra energy" so thought I'd do a little cleaning. Sweep the floor, dusted, blah, blah, took a break to check the computer and looked out the window to see this YUK stuff on it, so thought, maybe it's time to clean that... but have to pee first,…
-
Why for: Tamoxifen/Arimidex?
Why did your doctor say Tamoxifen or Arimidex (or whatever) was being prescribed? What effect has it had on you? What unintended side effects have you experienced? What benefits have you obtained? =)
-
First Chemo treatment
Is tomorrow. I'm scared, nervous, anxious and strangely excited. It means I will be on the road to the end of treatment. 6 months of chemo then 6 weeks of rads....yikes! Did you that did both start rads immediately? Or how long did you have to wait? Thanks for all the help!
-
~HAPPY THANKSGIVING~
Just a quick note to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! My husband and I are heading off on vacation to enjoy the holidays with family so I may be away from the boards for a time. Take care everyone and enjoy your time with your loved ones. RE
-
Fess Parker's Memorial Service....and a few other things
I just got home from the most moving memorial service for "Davey Crockett." There were HUNDREDS in attendance, at one of Fess' larger hotels in Santa Barbara,outside in the rotunda overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean on an equally gorgeous, sun-filled day. The odd thing was, aside from water, WINE was served before,…
-
getting ready for second chemo treatment - side effects?
hi - my second treatment is on Thursday. Will my side effects increase or decrease compared to the first round. I don't have the names of the drugs but know they start w/ a and c.
-
BethinAz How are you?
Hoping you are doing well have not heard from you in a while or seen you on board. God Bless (((Hugs))) Janice