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Breast Cancer

swelling and pain after lumpectomy, chemo, rads and now on tamoxifen!!!
Hello ladies, I had my lumpectomy in July 2009. 4 chemo treatments last one Sept 21st 30 rads last one Nov 21st 5 wks on Tamoxifen This week i have notice my breast and under arm swelling with pain even my chest area. I know it could be because of the radiation but it wasn't this painful before... is also iching…
Facebook
Anybody else here on Facebook? And how do I overcome my addiction for Farkle on there??!! LOL!! CR
Reflections on two year cancerversary
Soon I will be celebrating my second cancerversary: for some reason, the date I went for the fateful mammogram sticks in my mind (January 11) and you could say that that is when I began my treatment and healing. Anyway, it's the day I've chosen to celebrate. So for all who have followed my journey, here is how I feel two…
Tummy Tuck Reconstruction
I just got back from my plastic surgeon. I finished rads on November 17 and the plastic surgeon said I should wait until at least June before I get the reconstruction if I go with the tummy tuck surgery to let the inflamation die down. We have a cruise scheduled the middle of August and he said the minimum recovery time…
Need your prayers for Carter
I have posted about this a while ago, but for those who are new or may have forgot. I have a friend. He is 6 years old. His name is Carter Kettner, and he has been suffering with a brain tumor that can not be removed for about a year now. He now has mets on spine. He has been a real brave boy. He spent some time at St…
Radiation Keeping me from full time job Why??
went for new job in home health field on friday, the girl said well we keep you on the schedule for weekends till we see how you do. i told her i worked all during 4 chemos at my other job and i will be doing 30 treatments soon due you get that tired that you can't worked?? i took the client but i think come monday i will…
Any middle school teachers? What do you tell parents and students?
Thank goodness it is the end of the school year. I have been out for three weeks to have my recurrent BC staged. I am going back on June 1 to finish out the year. I am going to tell the kids and parents I had medical issues, but now I am back. I am on Femara for a few months, then I need to have surgery to have my…
How do I tell my parents I have cancer?
My mom is a five year breast cancer survivor and my dad lost my stepmom to breast cancer in September 2009. I was diagnosed with two breast cancer tumors on November 24, 2009. I have surgery next week. I did not tell my parents yet. Only my husband, kids, some friends, and my father-in-law knows. I dread having to call my…
Big Decision
Two sentinel nodes had microscopic traces of cancer (.4 and .2 mm) an ancillary node was negative. The doctor wants to remove more Lymph nodes. Dr David Chan's book, which I use as a reference, indicated that there is no therapeutic value in doing this so i do not want to go through another surgery. My Oncologist will…
Yeah! I'm no longer a Chemo Girl!
My last chemo was today( 6 sessions)! Feeling fantastic about reaching the finish line! Am done with second phase, first being surgery. I'm ready to begin with radiation this month. I feel better about moving forward and closing in on my goal, Recovery! Best of luck to all who are on the same journey. BL
Stopping in to update!
Hello everyone! Wow, when I signed on and saw 408 new post...I realized I have been gone way to long!!! OMG...what have I been doing? Well..... First off...hello to all newbies! You are in the best emotional hands on these boards and although we wish to reach out and touch you (we are great with hugs!), we can only offer…
WOOOHOOOO!!!!!
I had bi-lateral mast/expander recon on the 28th. I had my follow-up today and my path report was great...just a 4mm ILC, which I already new was there. All my lymph nodes were negative...and they got all of it! I am just waiting for my Onco type score to see if I need chemo or not. For sure I will take the Tamoxifen also.…
Chemo the second time
I was originally diognosed with Breast Cancer in 2003 at the age of 40. underwent 8 treatments of Chemo & 16wks of radiation. Was doing great for 51/2 yrs then my leg started to hurt. It got progressively worse. A bone scan showed that the cancer returned as Metastatic breast cancer in my bones. My pelvis bone cracked in 2…
the time of day we post is interesting
Such a sleepless bunch! I thought I was the only one awake at silly hours of the morning! Love 4 am in spring and summer, but so dark and cold in the winter. Sun comes up at 7:12! Another daycloser to spring! Peace
help bone pain
just finished chemo 4 rounds dec 15 now taking arimidex, i already have bome pain b4 this... took neulasta shots wbc what is what here
What to do...
Last night the hubby and I hung out with his cousin and her finace. They are nice people and I enjoy both of them, but she and I have a conflict when it comes to BC. Honestly this situaiton just makes me mad! See two years ago her sister was diagnosed with BC and shortly after I followed. She and I were very close prior to…
Update on New Onc
I have my first appointment with my new onc on Monday. They called on Friday to ask if I would sign a consent form for them to do another test for Her2 on my tumor. When my biopsy was done they tested the tumor for Her2. They did (I believe) ICH which came out eqivocal and FISH which came out positive. After surgery, when…
Surgery soon!!!! Need Lots of prayer and to know you are there during my recovery!!!
Hi everyone!! Hope you are all staying warm and bundled up!! My single Mass. will be next week Saw my plastic surgeon yesterday and feel much better about the surgery. I have an unusual happening here and thought I would share with those of you that may have the same things as I do going on in you body. I first discovered…
Surgery done...starting tamoxifen
I am 3 weeks post mastectomy, still having pain but getting a bit better everyday. Before my surgery it was discovered that my CA125 (uterine cancer marker) was slightly elevated. My Mother currently has uterine cancer (she's 88 and doing GREAT!) so I had an ultra sound done. A complex cyst was seen on my right ovary...so…
benign lumps do they stay in?
i found a lump in december in my right breast i had a mammo and ultra sound more than 1 showed up but i got the results in the mail saying they believe they are benign. but i need to have tests done again in 6 months i havent seen my onco dr yet .im wondering if they stay in ? and if they can turn from benign to cancer? my…
finally news on hands
hi all my sweet sisters and bro's. just thought i would update you on my situation. I recieved the call yesterday that I have MRCA. I have another apt. in Billings on Wed. We are trying to clear this up, It is very contagious and no work until Dr. says. I probably contacted this from the hosp. that i work at. It is staff…
Question about keeping port..
I am wondering how soon you opted to get port removed? I am done with chemo...but will be getting herceptin every three weeks until September 2010. Have any of you kept your port for the purpose of the herceptin? I would like to have it removed but think it might be a little premature? I assume they cold remove during my…
Where do you live and how cold is it?
Hello ladies... I live in Tampa, Florida. 45 degrees right now In the 20's tomorrow morning... keep warm!!!!!
Pomegranite Juice and BC
Did anyone else read the article about the study regarding the effect of pomegranite juice on breast cancer? I saw a summary article that said it contains the same chemical as aramedix (the hormone drug they often prescribe for post-menopausal women). The article didn't say how much juice you'd need to consume, etc. I was…
Another Hair Question Help !!!
Ok, so the hair is coming back in EVERYWHERE. It's gray or white, fuzzy on the head. I am fair skined,and I see hair coming in on my face. My eyebrows are also coming back very light, but all over the place. Eye lashes look like the growing straight out from the lid. I never had this before. Is Tamoxifen doing this to me,…
Bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction next week -- practical help?
Well, after having a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on November 18, nodes were clear, but margins weren't, so now I've decided to have bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. They are trying to get it scheduled for next week. I need some practical hints for this, such as what type of clothes do I need to go out and…
chat room
Hi, still having trouble getting into the chat room, anybody else? I checked Java, its correct, reported the problem to Greta, but still cannot get in. Just wondering. em
California Sisters/Brothers - Did you Survive the Earthquake?
When I hear about an earthquake in California, I always feel for my fellow board members. Let us know how you faired during Saturday's 6.5 earthquake. Hugs. Judy
It's official!!!!! The ice is strong.....
and there is skating on the canal in front of the house!!!! YEAAAAAA!!!!! Now all I need to do is find my skates!!!!! Pics later.... Hugs, Kathi
Guess what some stupid lady said to me at Walgreens???
What a nice haircut........... i was speechless, just gave her a look... I just finished chemo 6 wks ago....currently on radiation treatment... My hair just started to grow.... just wanted to vent..... thanks!!!!

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