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Breast Cancer

late port pinching/zinging question
Hi, I've had my port for a few months and it everything is healed. Lately I have been having repeated pinching/zinging feelings...like a light throbbing that I feel every few minutes or so. Does this happen to anyone else? What does it feel/look like if you get an infection,blood clot,or have it come undone? Thanks, Jen
2nd Annual ORNAMENT EXCHANGE....who's in this year????
Sooner than we know it, THE HOLIDAYS will be upon us! Some of us celebrate, some of us don't. We are all from myriad backgrounds, religions ( or not) ethnicities, cultures, etc etc etc. We may not be recognizing the time of year as special, or perhaps we are! We may live in the snow or the sun...well, Kindred Spirits, you…
How do I deal with so much loss of myself?
This is my first post, so I am not quite sure how this works, but here it goes. I was 26 at the time of my first dignosis with 3 beautiful children all under the age of 10. Invasive breast cancer and cervical cancer. Two forms of this thing at the same time. So, I lost my right breast and my uterus within a week of each…
after surgery bra
I am unclear if I need to buy a special bra for after surgery, or do they supply one. My surgeon mentioned I would be going home in a bra, but i didn't ask if I buy it or not? I just dont want any unnecessary jiggling after surgery! thanks monica
So very Tired
Okay, so I have only 3 more Taxol treatments left out of 12. I also am getting herceptin which will continue for a total of 52 weeks. I will start Rads when I am done with Taxol. Lately, the last 3 weeks or so, I am so tired I can't stand it. Can barely even go shopping and I love shopping. I thought I was doing great…
SECOND SURGERY
I HAD MASTECTOMY END OF AUGUST, THEN, TWO WEEKS LATER, HAD TO HAVE SECOND SURGERY.. THE FIRST TIME, THE SURGEON PUT THE STITCHES ON THE INSIDE WITH GLUE ON THE OUTSIDE, MY SKIN DIED OFF AND THE SECOND SURGERY, THEY REMOVED THE DEAN SKIN AND THE OLD STITCHES AND RESTITCHED IT ON THE OUTSIDE----JUST WONDERING IF THIS HAD…
FREE HOUSE CLEANING SITE FOR WOMEN UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER.
http://www.cleaningforareason.org/index.html this site will clean once a month for 4 months for any woman undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. all you have to do is sign up and have your doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. i live in a small town and it is not available here, but, would be worth it to go to the site…
Found Lump
During my self-breast exam I found a lump and immediately made an appointment with my Dr. I'm only 28, but my family history is extensive and as always -- better be safe than sorry. I was expecting my doctor to feel around and just tell me that I had lumpy breasts, but that wasn't the case. After the exam, he came back in…
I made it through me FIRST Chemo
Well I made it through my first Chemo session. I had a few side effects while they were admistering the different drugs. Mostly headaches, dizziness and stomach discomfort. Mostly with the Taxotere. I took Emend before Chemo and have had no nausea so far <:-)(Me with no Hair). They also gave me more Decadran(Steriod),which…
Sister just had biopsy
I found out on 9/9/09 that I had bc. Had a lumpectomy on 10/2 and now have to have a mastectomy and reconstruction on 12/11. It's a lot to take in. I also have 3 sisters. I love them all dearly but am especially close with one. We actually both teach at the same school and see each other everyday (she also lives less than…
How The Fights Get Started
How Fights Start My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flipping channels. She asked, 'What's on TV?' I said, 'Dust.' And then the fight started... ****************************************** My wife and I were watching "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, "Do you want…
All My Sons...
Four friends, who hadn't seen each other in 30 years, reunited at a party. After several drinks, one of the men had to use the rest room. Those who remained talked about their kids. The first guy said, "My son is my pride and joy. He started working at a successful company at the bottom of the barrel. He studied Economics…
Just returned from trip
Hello everyone and thank you for the Bday wishes. The big 50. Enjoyed the 3 day trip to the Smokies cabin with the mountain view. I wasn't sure if I would make the trip, but was feeling up to it, so decided to go. I missed being on this site. Today was my first day back at work with my wig on. I felt like all eyes were on…
Has anyone ER & PR positive done the nutrisystem diet(lots of soy)?
I was trying to do the nutrisystem diet but most of the products have soy in them. Has anyone had tried it with positive ER & PR? Thank you Sheryl
Scheduled CSN outage tonight
The site will be down tonight from 1:00 to 5:00 a.m Eastern Daylight Time for scheduled maintenance. Greta Your CSN staff
nutrition for surgery 2
I am sorry I am so slow to respond, but here's a follow-up to my earlier posting...you can get the protein shots and bars at a pharmacy or Wal-Mart. You can also get the shots at "Smoothie King" if you have one nearby. "Live long and Prosper" seof
My RAD update: 17 down, 9 to go
Well I am more than half way through! At this point I have a pretty good tan under my arm and on the outer side of the breast! The 3 incision scars are bright red and I have a very itchy rash around the top and clevage area. Didn't expect that. It feels like I have something stabbing me where the brachy catheter used to…
Chemo induced menopause or not.......
Hi everyone, I have been meaning to pose this question for a long time but never got around to it. I had my last period after my second treatment of Adriamycin/Cytoxan. That was July 2006. I had a bit of spotting six months after that but since then nothing. However, according to my bloodwork I am still premenopausal.…
New to all of this
New to this message board stuff but I have been reading all of the comments for a few weeks and thought I might give it a try. My husband's mother moved in with us the end of May. She is 86 and no longer able to live by herself. She had a heart attack the week after my husband went and got her. If she had not been with us…
Inflammatory Breast Cancer after treatment
I have written before about this on-going inflammation on the breast I had breast cancer in and finsihed treatment in January, 2002. For 7 months it has gotten hard, warm and big. I am going in for a biospy in a week to rule out imflammatory breast cancer and my other problem is the surgeon said I am at extreme high risk…
Halloween Photos
Just added photos of the little people, who although do not live close, are the people who make my heart flutter and keep a happy smile on my face. Photos are in my expressions. Children are a gift from God~!! I LOVE those grandkids, and of course their daddys and mommys.
Saw doctor for check up today-good report
My oncologist checked my tumors today and says they seem to have disappeared. They've shrunk to nothing. I'm very relieved but don't want to get too happy about it. He says 25% of women will have tumors that will do this. Has anyone else had this happen?
Chemo Chicks -- Vent away .. What has changed since starting our chemo treatments
First of all, let me say that all of us chemo chicks are a little tired and fed up with all of these stupid a?? side efforts .. Is it too much to ask or want for a normal day without any rashes, bumps, driping eyes, swollen ankles or body aches??? I mean .. we are BALD and fatigued - what more can we endure without giving…
Bone Pain without Neulasta?
Bone Pain without Neulasta? I am on taxotere and cytoxan no nuelasta shot? My bones hurt- yet everywhere on here I only see bone pain related to taxol or nuelasta. Anyone else experience this...advise. I am 5 days since first chemo last two have been unbearable. Later part of today a bit better. thanks in advance becky
Starting to get pink
I had my 7th RAD treatment this morning. I noticed just this afternoon that I'm starting to get a little pink under my right breast on my left side looking down to my chest. I haven't been feeling all that great, feeling kinda funky on my stomach, my IBS had been acting up over the weekend,I have very little appetite. I…
bone pain, severe on taxol, help
My bone pain woke me at 12:30 Fri night and has been excrutiating (sp). I have tried tylenol, claratin, motrin,red wine, percocet and vicadin...nothing works, can not sleep. Any other helpful ideas? Lisa
Is Anyone Else Still Having Trouble With This Site?????
I am having trouble again. It won't let me post sometimes and then other times, it says the server is overloaded. Thanks! Hugs, Diane ♥
I need input please on what radiation is like,any advice .
Hi,the Dr. ended my Chemo early because of my allergic reaction.So I am starting Radiation soon.What is it like when they mark you and what are things you can not do when you are doing radiation?I appriatte your replys.(Pat).
Inflammatory Breast cancer
Diagnosed in March of 2007 w/ Inflammatory Breast cancer. Have had chemo(AC&T), lapatnib, Herceptin, Mastectomy in "07", Radiation, Prophylactic Mastectomy and expanders for reconstruction in "08" implants in "09". I'm now doing great and feel healthy and strong.
HAIR COVERINGS
I AM ABOUT TO LOSE MY HAIR---I HAVE A PRE TIED SCARF FROM THE AM CANCER SOCIETY, BUT WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO MAKE MY OWN....THE TLC CATALOGUE HAS MANY I LIKE, BUT I CANNOT AFFORD THE 15.00 PRICE TAG....DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY I CAN GET THE PATTERNS FOR THESE SCARVES????

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