-
MRI and Mammo Are Ordered, but my Surgeon does NOT think it's a recurrance!!!!!
My surgeon, a wonderful woman who did my original surgery and who is not "just" a surgeon but a BC specialist, does NOT suspect cancer!! She ordered an MRI and a mammogram, which I think will be done next week ( I need pre-authorization) and, as my Dr says, they will be "tests for exclusion", that is, to rule cancer OUT,…
-
Port and blood draw
After 2 painful experiences with the IV I finally got a port on Friday. Today I had a blood draw using the port. The nurse asked if I would like her to use the spray, so I said yes. She gave me a mask and explained that it is not good to inhale the spray. She told me to hold my blouse open and look away. She then just went…
-
Path Report 2
I have had 2 surgeries in one week,and feeling O.K. The lumpectomy/sentinel lymph node bx was pretty much a breeze, with little pain, but fatigue. The first 2 nodes were positive, and then this Tuesday went back for a complete lymph node dissection. Ouch.... This drain reminds me of a hockey puck! I only have 1 drain, but…
-
Hi Everyone!
Hi, The chemo port was inserted today, and I am not a "happy camper". My mother told me that when I woke up, I was crying hard, my surgeon was upset over it. I don't remember that, as I was just plain TIRED!! I am feeling pain in the shoulder area, and it is a nuisance. The area is all black and blue. Life goes on and I…
-
im confussed need your help??
I am so annoyed at this time doctor told me 2 take 4 treatments then I could get on the pill.. I am only taking these treatments as a precaution. I had no trace of cancer after my surgery and through all the ct scans.. I hate the fact now since im to the end the doctor is telling me now I cant take the pill and I need to…
-
Very confused and I desperately need to make a choice...
I joined this site on July 11th and somehow couldn't find my way back here. I thought I put it into my favorites but it wasn't there. Anyway... thanks Jackie for your reply to my post back then. I was diagnosed with cancer on June 1st and have had several opinions since then. I originally had all my tests done through a…
-
Pain!!!
Hi Everyone!!!! doing a little better after duble mast, nodes clear both sides tissue expanders in. 2 of the 4 drains out. QUESTION: I am having "Charlie Horse" muscle spasm PAIN in my pectoris muscles, taking valium around the clock not work PS refused to continnue pain med, my Primary Doc came thru though. Is this common…
-
Port Tomorrow!
Hi All, Tomorrow is a go again to have the chemo port inserted. Good news today, only 2 months of heavy duty chemo. The fish test was neg. Neulasta injections too, oww! I went to my counselor today, and she was excellent. She is a survivor, had a lot of info for me. The old me is back...positive!!!! I even took the dogs…
-
SHOUT OUT..MIKES SUNSHINE...NANCY
hEY GIRL, i MISS YOU AND NEED AN UPDATE ON YOUR NEW CANCER-FREE-LIFE AND ALL THE SUNSETS ON YOUR BIKE WITH MIKE!! luv. jackie
-
Oncologist called with plan
As some of you know, I have been waiting for a long while to see what kind of breast cancer I have. The oncologist called and said after talking with the pathologist who did my specimans and the surgeon they have decided it is a very aggressive cancer and they want to start chemo next week. He said to call my surgeon and…
-
Estrogen positive, progesterone negative, and HER2 negative
I'm ER positive (ER+), PR negative (PR-), and HER2 negative. I've read several articles that indicate that Tamoxifen or Arimidex are less effective therapies for women with these type of tumors when compared to ER+ PR+. Does anyone else have the same? If so, what type of hormonal therapy was recommended for you? Thanks for…
-
I SPARKLE NOW!
Ok, ladies. I just want to warn you that when you see me dancing now, you best put your sunglasses on, as my wonderful husband gave me a beautiful diamond bracelet last weekend for no reason. I was so surprised and so happy! I think I will keep him around a lil bit longer! He is the greatest! Hugs, Noel
-
New Breast Cancer Diagnsis - Opinions Appreciated
Hello - I am new to this diagnosis and confused about my options. I too, after reviewing a lot of posts and replies, think this is a wonderful support group and look forward to getting through this with you. After a biopsy of 3 different areas on right breast, I was diagnosed with extensive DCIS in an area that is…
-
New On Site
Hi everyone, my name is Stephanie and I was diagnosed with stage 3a insitu ductal carcinoma with necrosis in May. My husband and I decided to move to Spain for treatment. I started with chemotherapy at the beginning of June and have 5 more sessions left. After chemo, I will have a radical mastectomy because the tumor is…
-
Oncytype DX
Has anyone here had any experience with this test? Mine came back a number 8 and oncologist told me I wouldn't need any chemo. Just taking Arimidex now. Will be for 5 years. Cancer was Estrogen & progesterene positive and HER-2 negative. I'd love to hear from you all out there.
-
Not wasting any time that
Well, I got the call this morning, Ultrasound guided needle biopsy…. Oh the joys of this journey just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! Have to be there by 10am… procedure at 11… So… how am I feeling… well… let’s see…with my fingers…lol… no at this point I don’t think there is anything more they can throw at me that can…
-
dmc_emmy, Love9kidz, Austingirl, and Butterfly12...
Hey ladies....we miss hearing from you. If your still visiting the boards, how about a quick hello. ;(-) Pammy
-
Happy 33rd Anniversary to Cats_Toy and Robert!
Hi, Cat, wishing you and Robert a peaceful and happy day, and many, many more to come. Moopy
-
I met with NED yesterday too!
Just wanted to let you know,I met up with NED yesterday too!! I got the lovely letter about my mammo results in the mail yesterday that says"No evidence of cancer" under the negative/benign. I thought about it and wondered(I'll have to look up some of my old result letters)-did my other result letters say NED too,or is it…
-
round 2
Just finished round two of my chemo A/C. I will be shaving my head this Saturday in celebration!
-
Sorry.. But I Quit MRI Results
I've been checking in over the last few days, haven't had it in me to do much participating... I really do apologize, I know "we are all here to support eachother" but I haven'g felt very supportive lately, and I'm really am sorry... I received the results to my MRI, and there is good news.. the right side…
-
Tomorrow
I pick up the KEY! and start moving...The phone has already been cut off..Internet was meant to go off today, so it could happen any time now. Exp. page. Hugs to you all Jxxxxxxxxxxxxx
-
I feel lost now - I miss going to rads:(
I was so excited and happy to be done with rads, but now, I feel kind of lost. Like what do I do now? Don't get me wrong, I have a great marriage, a great life, but, I was so into the routine of getting zapped everyday and loving the tech's and the people in the lobby. They became like my 2nd family. So, now what do I do?…
-
Chat
Hi, all -- I'm in chat, if anyone feels like talking right now. Traci
-
Heading to Billings today
Just want to ask you all to keep me in your prayers tomorrow. I am heading to Billings with my Hubbie (long drive) so we are spending the night. I have 3 appointments during the day all at different buildings. first..breast specialist for Mamo/ultra sound/ MRI....second radiologist oncologist.....and last with the…
-
Rad Oncologist Today
So, this morning I saw my Radiation Oncologist and she gave me a good report. No lumps anywhere, and come back in 6 months. She said that she didn't know where the muscle spasms in my back are coming from, but to take the flexeril the oncologist prescribed. I need to have my first post-mammo in September, then for two…
-
Rant!
Hello all. I'm still feeling rather broadsided by this cancer thing, and so is my family. I've always regarded my health issues as extremely personal. We live in a small community with lots of caring folks. But, there are also the ones who just want something to talk about. So far, we have been able to release the news on…
-
Day 13 of Pammy's Rads
Whew, am I glad day 13 didn't fall on a Friday!! Today was pretty much uneventful. Had my mind on other things and didn't pay much attention to what I was doing. Then it hit me just how routine this had all become. After 13 days of repeating the same steps over and over, I pretty much could do it all in my sleep now. The…
-
Fairly new here. I've got a couple of questions
I started out Stage 3A, 5 tumors, 3 in lymph nodes, all large, HER2+, E+ & P+. After 4 rounds of A/C, double mastectomy with lymph node involvement, and 12 rounds weekly of Taxol/ Herceptin, I'm officially done with the chemo! Yay! I'll continue Herceptin every 3 weeks for 9 months, begin Arimidex soon for 5 years, and I…
-
Tamoxifen / spots on lungs
Hi, I just found out this week by xray I had a 7mm spot on my lungs. That led to many more tests like CT, blood, ultra sound and pet. All tests except the pet and xray were clear/normal. The PET shows 2 lymph nodes (one by each lung in the center of the chest) by the lungs light up. The lung nodes light up also making…