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donate meds?
Hello! I have a supply of aromasin I won't be taking (bad side effects) does anyone know where I could donate it? Seems like a waste to just throw it away when someone could use it. thanks, j
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Anyone on Effexor for Hot Flashes?
I'm going to my follow up appointment with my doctor today and wanted to at least discuss the possibility of taking Effexor for my hot flashes. I've been taking vitamin E, which has helped some, but I'm still really having trouble sleeping at night. I generally try to take care of symptoms using more natural routes and…
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Melt-down yesterday
Dear sisiters, I just need to vent. Okay, I finally fell apart. Yesterday I was scheduled at 1:30 for my monthly Zometa treatment. I arrived early, checking in at 12:45, and understanding that I might have to wait a while because they do things by the schedule there. The way I see it, when I check in, I'm turning myself…
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Husband paying the price at work for my Breast Ca!!
You gals and guys are not going to believe this one. I am the one with breast cancer. I am the one off work.Can't be a good nurse with a cloudy mind. Now I know I will need my husband for things like surgery, certain appts etc.. But did not think if he let word leak out he would be questioned about his ability to do his…
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New to group and down in the dumps
I'm on my second go around with BC, having had first in '96 on left and this session on right in Oct, 2000. Lumpectomy and some lymph glands removed. I've had 2 sessions of chemo (Adriamycin/Cytoxan). I became severly dehydrated on Monday this week and ended up in the hosptial for 3 days to get rid of empacted bowel. While…
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Fatigue with Tamoxifen use
Hi. I have been using Tamoxifen for almost 9 months now. Most days I'm ok but there are weeks where I am simply exhausted. I go to work, come home, eat and go to bed. Does anyone else have this problem? I was thinking of taking the Tamoxifen at night instead of the morning to see if there is any improvement. My…
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A thought for all my warrior's
There are two ways to live: You can live as if nothing is a miracle; or you can live as if everything is a miracle.
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Start AC chemo on 5/20/10.....scared....help me
I had my port put in on Friday 5/14/10, it did not go so well, my pain was about an 7 or 8 for 5 hours, they give me Dalotted (sp) pain med stronger than morephine. I almost had to spend the night, but I finally got to go home about 630pm, surgery was at 1100AM. Feeling better now just still sore, and I am going back to…
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Pain subsiding but numbness in breast
I just joined and it is 4 weeks after "simple mastectomy" and finally pain is starting subside but now it feels numb in the area of breast and along the side. Anyone else have this or do I need to contact surgeon and see what's happening? I'm so fortunate that no chemo or radiation in my future but like many others I'm…
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itchy head
Hi Ladies, My wife is having problems with her head itching, I remember reading a few months ago some of you ladies mentioning a lotion that helps. Can someone help me with this??
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Femara - When do side effects start??
I started taking Femara 8 days ago and was wondering when side effects usually start to kick in. I have not noticed anything out of the ordinary yet. I am not looking for trouble, just want to be prepared.
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Info for all newbies
Any member can private message (PM) another member on this site. This will provide privacy for all you need to PM someone is their user ID (Mine is Marcia527). At CSN Home: Left of the screen under CSN tab is CSN Email. Click on it and you can PM. Or under the Connect tab click on CSN Email. Never post private info (name,…
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Brave young man with breast cancer
I am impressed by this courageous young man in my metro area. Although we know men can get breast cancer, most wouldn't publicize their experience with a "woman's disease" and encourage men to examine themselves. On Bret's website, the ribbons are blue! KANSAS CITY, Mo. - KMBC.com -- At 24, Bret Miller is sending a message…
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ok I hit something and now i can not see any pictures, or change my own or see mine????
I had pic on my expressions tab and was trying to figure out how to change my main pic, and somehow now I have no personal pic and the pics I have in my expressions are now there, but I some how have hit a button to hide them? Nice.....Help please anyone able to walk me thru getting my pictures to show back up so they are…
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MOTHER'S of young kids...
I am just curious about how many mothers are here with young kids to care for... I am 36 years old and when I was diagnosed in Feb 2009 my kids where 6,4,and 2. In some ways I think what a blessing that they are young and don't really understand the seriousness of the disease. Other days I look at how young they are and…
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Lymphodema question
I am truly looking forward to the opportunity to come to this website and be a strong source of support for all who will come after me. Although I do pray for everyone on this website, I seem to have more questions that answers at this point in my recovery. Diagnosed with DCIS on March 24 of this year ... followed by a…
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Dry Scalp - Any Suggestions
OK - I admit that in the scope of things that we have to deal with, this is low on the totem pole. But for some reason, aside from the baldness and the fact that only my gray/white hairs pop out between treatments (my brown hair is apparently ducking for cover), the dry scalp just drives me nuts. I have tried conditioner…
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Finally
Well it happened I finally had not only CT scan but MRI of my arm. I finally got the action I was hoping for and it sounds as though the Dr. who heads MRI department helped to get me in quicker. Funny my Oncologist didn't seem to happy that I was requesting faster action and she was even defensive when I asked her had she…
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i feel so pretty now :)
I've kind of been wanting to get my ears pierced to add a little feminitity lately, but I asked my husband last week and he told me he doesn't like pierced ears, so I said, "oh, okay, no biggy. I won't do it". Well, yesterday we got out of the truck at Cici's Pizza, and this old guy asked my husband, "is that your boy…
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Surgery is tomorrow .................
So fast, but the neuro did say time was of the essence -- so here I go............... I will be in ICU tomorrow and released to go home on Sunday WHEN all goes well. Pray for my sisters!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for all you well wishes! Love, Libby
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I said this the last time, but now I really mean it!
I went in Friday for my final surgery...I know I said that last time, but this should be it. They needed to do a reduction of the unaffected breast so I am now almost a match...helps with the bra fitting, doesn't it? Also had a tummy issue, they weren't really sure if it was a hernia or just a collection of fluid, but…
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pathology report yesterday
This is my first post. I was diagnosed May 4 (biposy report), had lumpectomy May 11. Was hoping to be stage 1, but since my tumor is twice as large as they thought I'm stage 2a. I know it's stupid, but it was a real blow. The good news is lymphnodes are for sure negative and margins are clear. I just keep thinking that I'm…
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Best way to support my Wife?
My wife was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a biopsy and had the tumor removed with suction last week. They are going to have another biopsy to remove Precancerous tissue around the area in two weeks. She has a colostomy scheduled in one week. We have been discussing a double mastectomy due to bilateral cancer…
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Just Joined today, May 15,2010 :)
Hello all! I've spent the last hour reading all your posts and decided to join in. We are all sisters in cancer and I know the value of sticking together and supporting each other!! I'm 67, retired from the business world 2 years ago, and the grandmother of 5. I found my lump by accident on March 28th while showering. Had…
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Make Strides Against Breast Cancer Was This Morning~ and it was so much fun!
So, I was minding my own business ( sure, I was!) watching TV, when an ad came on for the Make Strides Against Cancer walk...turns out it is Tomorrow, and only 3 miles from where I live! So, yeah, Reggie and I promptly signed up online and we'll be walking for all of the Kindred Spirits tomorrow at 9AM. This is my 2nd 5K…
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I was asked when I plan to retire!!
Maybe it was just a bad day, maybe I looked unusually tired today. They all know about the BC and bilateral, but no one ever talks about it. But today, a boss directly asked me when I plan to retire. You know, it is too early for me to retire, my evaluation was perfect, and I feel like I do a good job. Maybe it was a kind…
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when does hair fall out with taxotere/cytoxen?
I had my 1st taxotere/cytoxen treatment 10 days ago. When should I anticipate my hair falling out?
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1 Down 32 To Go
Well I had my first rad treatment yesterday. Wasn't to bad. I did get nauseated, got a little headache and was just a little tired but am better this morning. Hoping it was just nerves and stress from worry about what it would be like. I am getting IMRT and it takes about 10 minutes for my sessions. The prep time takes…
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3 weeks post op from lumpectomy..is this normal?
I had a lumpectomy on 4/23/10, a little over three weeks ago. I feel like I have a huge lump inside under the scar right where the original lump was? It is still sore. But I can not stop touching it and feeling it. My Pathology report was clear with all clear margins as well as all lymph nodes were clear (stageI grade III)…
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Radiation Day 1 done!
Radiation day 1 done! 32 to go. I feel like I am on my way to the finish line. I can't see it yet but I know it is there. For some reason I actually feel relieved today. Maybe it is because I was so worried about starting the radition. I know I am ready to face whatever is in store for me in the next 7 weeks. Hugs to all