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Another newbie...So glad I found you guys
Well, July 15 was my day of doom. After a routine mammogram I found out that I had an enlarged lymph node. It was biopsied and then I got the news that I had breast cancer :>( After a visit to the breast surgeon I started to feel a little better and accept that this is going to be the new normal for a little while. They…
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Sometimes Just One Little Conversation Can Make Your Day!
I was checking out of my local grocery store today, actually feeling a little depressed, wondering about my future, getting tired of the treatments. My cashier was a young woman I've had many times over the years. She looked at my headscarf and my pink wrist band and said, "Breast cancer?" She took me by surprise--most…
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herceptin side effects
hi everyone im new to the board but have been reading all since april. I am having side effects from herceptin, i have already been in the er room and to my family doc 3 times from problems. mostly swollen legs and feet shortness of breath rash on hands etc etc Im wanting to stop this and do something else or quit period
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first day in the chemo bay
Today was my first day of chemo. I got my port on Wednesday and chemo started today.I was so nervous but everything turned out fine so far. Hopefully all will be well in the next couple of days.
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A Walmart story-
How bout I went to Walmart to get some moisturizing creme...Anyway I had on a tank top and I was kneeling down and someone asked me if I had a port. I stood up and answered yes looking really puzzled until the woman said me too! She works at Walmart and we started talking and she told me she finished chemo about a year…
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Is traditional cancer treatment a big scam?
I'm so confused. I've been reading so much about nutrition and alternate therapy. Doctors, pharmaceuticals and hospitals would all go "bust" if the nutrition way was given. Anyone else have thoughts on this, or do you think surgery, chemo, radiation is the best way? I don't know what to believe anymore.
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I Crashed Again, But Still Hanging In There
Haven't been here for a couple of weeks since I got another infection, this time my sinuses became so clogged I had to temporarily stop my chemo and am on antibiotics for the time being. I ran fever, chills, lightheadness, extreme fatigue and couldn't get out of bed for about a week. Sinus problems was caused by the…
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Travel, altitude and chemotherapy
Hi all I start chemotherapy Friday. I've been invited to the mountains (after Nadir)for a few days. Is there any reason not to go? Altitude is about 5000 feet. Of course, I don't know how I'll feel at that time and it is about 3 hours from medical care. Thanks Suzanne
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Just found out I have to have an ultrasound on my thyroid
I guess I just knew it when my doctor saw my TSH score of .04 and told me he wanted an ultrasound. I called the nurse today and she said that they do so an enlarged area on my thyroid so they are supposed to call me back today to set up a biopsy. Anyone else had this? For daily bible scripture encouragement and prayer…
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Ok I think i over did it
A couple days after i had surgery i have been spending many hours in the hospital at my grandpas bedside and this morning everything caught up with me. I am feeling really run down and then found i had a fever all day...im just hoping i didnt pick up anything while visiting with my grandpa in the hospital...its probably…
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I feel that time has dragged along between diagnosis/treatment
Reading several posts here, it seems like a lot of you have had immediate treatments after your diagnosis. Mine started back in February and feel like this has just dragged out. Here is a summary of my timeline. 2/2/10 - Gyn checkup. She felt something she didn't like in my left breast. 2/8/10 - Diagnostic…
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How are you doing Meena 1 with your recurrence?
I haven't seen you post anything as to how you are feeling or doing on chemo. I pray that you are doing well and handling chemo easily. Hugs, Leeza
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I cry all the time
Hi Sisters, I was never one that cried a lot but now I cry all the time and I'm not sure why. I've completed Chemo and have 4 weeks of radiation left. It has been tough and continues to be a challenge some days are worst than others. My husband, sisters, and friends have been great but suddenly I don't want to talk to them…
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reoccurrences and tamoxifen?
I see in a lot of the posts that people are having re-occurrences. I'm so sorry to hear it. Can I ask whether or not any of you experiencing this were taking tamoxifen? My dr is recommending it and I have typically gone with their recommendations, but the side effects sound pretty miserable. I'd appreciate anyone's…
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Questions about being triple positive
I am ER+/PR+, HER2 After a year of Herceptin, will I have to take an oral medication for 5 year? Can someone share their experience please... I am a newbie...I get port inserted Monday the 26...I start Chemo the following Monday the 2...My Med Oncologist an I will discuss my regimen/treatment on the same date it is…
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Four Days Away
We had our four days away as a family and had a great time. Hershey and Amish country. Donna held on to her hat on the flume and one of the rollercoasters. She sat out the more extreme coasters; said she didn't want to lose her head. But she was generally feeling good and enjoying the time away. Lots of eating; not enough…
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question about being triple negative
forgive me if this is a stupid question, but it seems to me that everyone on this board knows so much about their cancer. i don't know if it's because i have inflammatory breast cancer that i was thrust into chemo so fast it made my head spin, but i don't feel informed. i did learn, after going for a second opinion after…
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I'm investing in Drano
Today is 14 days after my first chemo and my hair has really started abandoning ship. It started about two days ago and this morning I could stuff a pillow! I'm pretty ok with it and wondering how soon before I need to break out the red-red-fire-engine-red wig? Any stories?
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Is it a support "group" if only 2 people show up?
So I know you've all been breathlessly awaiting my report...:-) I went to my very first breast cancer support group this evening. It was...disappointing. Only one other woman came. The facilitator (who's an oncology social worker at City of Hope) is clearly very knowledgeable and experienced, and did her best to get…
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I am moving across the country and need to find new Onco. -HELP
I have made a life changing decision since I know my time is shortening. Stage 4 with mets my bones. I want to move closer to my family in Washington state. I now live in Ohio and have a good Oncologist but where I am moving is a small town - Moses Lake, Washington and I know my dr. choices will be very limited at best. Is…
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36 with breast cancer - new to the family here
I had a lumpectomy and three lymph nodes removed three weeks ago and start six months of chemo next Thursday. I scared myself on the web since I'm triple negative, but was smart enough to put the iPad down and play with my dogs instead. Anyone else out there in their 30's?
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emotional rollercoaster
I met with oncologist yesterday and he recommended chemo. I was so prepared by reading all of your posts about chemo & rads before my bilateral mastectomies. Then I had my post op and my surgeon said because the margins were clean and the lymph nodes were negative he didn't think I would need anything besides Tamoxifen.…
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breast double reconstruction
I have just had breast reconstruction after I had finished radiation a year ago. I had the back flap with expander on my right side and a expander placed in the left. Is there anyone out there that has had a similar surgery?
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Chemo gone?
Does anyone know how long it takes for all the chemo to leave your system? I finished chemo in January and rads in March and still get that prickly feeling when I have a hot flash. I'm also still very tired sometimes. Could this be from the Tamoxifen?
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Skin Sparing Masectomy
Has anyone had a skin sparing masectomy? i go in next Tuesday for surgery and woulkd like to know any info you may have on this type of surgery!
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Funny shirt
My sister sent me a funny shirt and I thought I would share it with you gals. It says "Yes, they're fake. My real ones tried to kill me." I laughed and laughed when I opened it. I don't know where I'll wear it. Not to work, but maybe to the 3 day walk when I do it!
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capsular contracture treatment with SIngular and Accolate
I am a two and a half year survivor of breast cancer and was hoping someone out there has heard of this treatment for capsular contracture (a hardened capsule formed around an implant). I have looked at the Baker scale for capsular contracture and I think I rate between a III and a IV. It is painful and feels like it is…
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my first fill on my expanders
Wow I was not expecting the feelings I had after getting my first fill last week. it really scared me alot. I could only handle 40cc and then this week I could only handle another 40cc. I feel like my chest is about to explode when I get it done. Any tips on how to handle this? I have been taking my Celebrex about 1/2 hour…
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drugs
Has anyone here ever taken ARIMIDEX? What effects did it have?
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went to dr
First thank you to all of you who supported me and helped me with this situation. I did see the onc gyn today and my vaginal cap (still dont know what that means) opened more and that is why i was bleeding. No sign of infection, but he put me on antibiotics anyways. Thank you all again for your blessings. Take care Laura