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Breast Cancer

How many like me are battling insomnia?
I have been taking Arimidex for about 4weeks now.During Chemo I had trouble sleeping,but not this bad.I have two take 2 tylonol sleeping pills about 2 hrs. before bed every night.It is a side effect I read.And I will sleep about 6hrs. then up again.I wonder,d how many of you have this problem.If so what works for you.I…
Surgery decisions to make
I just found out that I have breast cancer and oh boy what a blow, it isn't staged yet just graded at a 1, I have had a lumpectomy and I am having the sentinel node biopsy and a mastectomy of my right and possibly my left too,I have to decide on that.Because of my history but not sure if I want to have reconstruction at…
need suggestions on how to get water into my body
Anybody got an ideas of how I can get water into my body? I have tried drinking with a straw but even that is not easy. This is a week after chemo and my throat is raw. I have a hard time swallowing, that is when food or water enters my stomach, I have a great deal of pain that appears to be gas and acid related. The…
2 weeks after first chemo treatment
It is exactly 2 weeks after my first chemo tretment, I was told my hair will fall out after two weeks and today it sure did. this coming Monday will be my second treatment. can any tell me if eyebrows, eyelashes and body hair is also affected by chemo?
Tasha Got the Wonderful Card Chen Sent
Julia still cannot get onto the board--computer issues--but posted this on Facebook: I hope you read this. I have today recieved the most wonderful card from all my "Cheering Group" at ACS/CSN.... I cannot get into the site at all to say thank you to Chen (Who sent the card) and all the others who signed it. Would you…
Perspective
Perspective One day , the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip , the father asked his son , "How…
Need Of Help
I just recently been diagonisted with breast cancer. I had a bi-opsi done. I had pain and was very miserable. I am waiting for a Doctor to help me with the removal of my right breast; plus I may be able to have re-construction surgery.. I am dealing with two doctors who are playing with my life... I am looking for a real…
I'm new here
Hi, A friend of mine who also has breast cancer pointed me towards this site. I've been lurking for a week or so and decided to register so I can post as well as read. I was diagnosed mid February and I think I'm still in shock. It still doesn't seem real to me. Lisa
BC reoccurence
I had a mastectomy 2 years ago with no radiation or chemo for a stage 1 tumor with no lymph node involvement. I thought that was the end of the story. But yesterday I was diagnosed with invasive, aggressive reoccurence along the site of the mastectomy scar. I simply cannot understand how this can be! I am in a state of…
Just to make you smile
Check out the antics of my grandson's on my expressions page, imagination and a card board box....just wanted to bring some silliness your way. RE
Arimidex Clodronate Disodium and nausea
I have been taking these two medications for the past two months following chemotherapy. I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing some mild daily nausea on these medications and if so have you found anything that has helped relieve it.
Surgery is over, now the waiting
I had my surgery, double mast. with immediate reconstruction on Thursday (2.25). I'm staying with my cousin and doing OK. I'm uncomfortable, but the pain is not unbearable. The drains are driving me nuts. I know they are there to help prevent infection, but they are so uncomforable. I'll find out the pathology on Wednesday…
Today's HA HA for you! Please no blondes get mad at me!
BLONDE PAINT JOB A blonde, wanting to earn some money, decided to hire herself out as a handyman-type and started canvassing a wealthy neighborhood. She went to the front door of the first house and asked the owner if he had any jobs for her to do. "Well, you can paint my porch. How much will you charge?" The blonde said,…
Another HaHa?
So, this old kitty goes to heaven. God says "You have been a good kitty! What can I do to make this heaven for you?" Kitty says, "I have always been a farm cat. Slept in the barn or on a hard floor. I would really love a soft cushion." No sooner said than done, the loveliest, softest cushion was provided. Kitty said "This…
I am free,no more wig or hat.You were right I did get their.
I shed my wig last Thursday.My hair is very short,salt and pepper.I will wait awhile and dye it.I will never forget the kindness of you ladys helping me through everything.Exspecialy loosing my hair.That like many of you was really hard for me.I did not think I would get through having to shave my head.But I did and now I…
2nd Weigh In - Weight Watchers
Last night, Monday, March 1, was my second weigh in. I lost 1 lb. 2 oz. Total weight loss now 4 lbs. Walked 5 days, 1 hour per day. No longer winded when I walk. Again, not totally legal. I am not recording my points. Consequently, I probably am not eating all my points which will result in not losing as much weight as I…
Today is my last chemo treatment!!!
Doing the happy dance!! I had the cold and fever, called the nurse, and she said as long as I don't have a fever on chemo day, I'm clear to get chemo! So, I'm good to go. I was fever free all day yesterday, so I should be fine today. I know there's still a long road ahead of me ~ surgery and radiation, but at least I'm on…
I MADE IT THROUGH CHEMO SORTA
Well I had my last chemo last Friday. My onc changed my chemo to Abraxane because of the side effects I was having with FEC 100 and again I had Big "D" and nausea with the Abraxane. She wanted me to have three more sessions of the Abraxane but my old body is just to sensitive. So all together I got six sessions of three…
Friends and neighbors - should tell??
Hi all, I am not sure if I should let my friends and neighbors know about my diagnosis. If I tell a couple of people, they will let others know.. I may feel uncomfortable when someone asks about how am I doing..On the other hand, I feel bad by not letting them know..they will come to know anyway.. any…
Masectomy, reconstruction and radiation
Has anyone had their implants in and then had to have radiation, if so, how did the procedure go. I have 3 more treatments to go and then a double masectomy with immediate reconstruction. They are not sure if I will have to have radiation until my margins come back, but I am worried if I have to have radiation, this will…
How strong do we have to be?
How much 'extra' do we have to deal with? I could actually respond to the 'feeling sorry for myself' thread (aleady did), but... Just got off the phone with my mother. I never told her about my bc. Had lumpectomy 12/7 and now finishing rads. Took some 'good pics' to send to her to cover any absences. Both my parents have…
up date on Laurissa,s surgery
Laurissa had surgery tues.morning.I was getting worried, it lasted longer then they said.Dr.told us the size of a grapefruit was taken out,he feels he got it all. They kept her over night, she had a bad reaction to pain meds. throwing up ,and bad headaches.She was releast today (wed.)afternoon. I will stop by to see her…
Dancing with NSF ??????
Hi again. So happy to report I had the mammo/ultrasound, and "No suspicious findings" reported. I was expecting No evidence of disease, so I could dance with NED. I am dancing anyway, even if NSF is hard to make into a name. Got the results right then and there from the doctor at the center, then got a packet with copies…
Update
I finally got my oncotyping test back and I do not need chemo. I will start radiation next week and have started the tamoxofin last week. I also went to physical therapy and they said I have terrible cording in my arm to my elbow, so this is the pain and lack of motion ive had after surgery. I will go three times a week..…
Lungs after sugery
Hi pinks....was wondering if any of you had trouble with your lungs after surgery, my surgery was over 7 hours and it took a long time to get my lungs going again. I was a smoker of 25 years (havent smoked since surgery). Then 16 days after my surgery I wound up in the emergency room unable to breath. I had a needle drain…
Bones
Hello and how is everyone? went to the doctor to day to have chemo done and was unable to have treatment to day, Had a ct done last week and it showed some hot spots on my bones so right now he is changing my treatment to Xeloda,Ixempra and zometa is there anyone who is taking this treatment ? he said this will also help…
DeQuervains Tenosynovitis
Now I have this. Vent time. My left wrist has been bothering me for some time and I finally went to the doctor to have him look at it and possibly do a cortisone injection. He said he doesn't do cortisone, and who is my Orthopedist. Like I have one on call, really now! He gave me a referral to one and told me he would know…
BC and calcium deposits
I have just finished Chemo and Radiation have had mastectomy of left breast. Now I'm learning I have calcium deposits in right breast. My first thought is to go back to surgery and have the right one removed as well. Any feedback is appreciated.
Surgery and pathology done!
Thank you for all of the prayers and good thoughts. My bi-lateral mastectomy was completed on 2/24! It took 5 hours and I spent the night in the hospital. I can't wait to get these tubes out! Surgeon called last night and said they got everything. Only the sentinal node had cancer cells. Woo Hoo! So, I'm at Stage 2 IDC.…
ovaries removed because ER+ and PR+
I am considering having my ovaries removed because I was pre-metapausal when diagnosed with BC. I am ER+, PR+, and Her2+. Has anyone had this operation as a way to lower the estrogen and stop from having to take tamoxifen. Also, I was just curious how many people are Her2 positive like me.

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