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Breast Cancer

Happy New Year!
Just wanted to wish you all a very Happy New Year! Am hoping for better Health and us all Kill this Cancer!!!
New: Educated, but lost in reconstruction options (for 50+ year-old survivors)
I am a confused newbie who has recently been diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - Clinical Stage 1; ER/PR Positive - in both breasts. When I was first diagnosed (original diagnosis was only cancer in one breast), there was talk about shrinking the tumor using hormone therapy meds prior to surgery. During the testing…
10 years on colorectal board and just diagnosed with breast
Hi my name is Maggie and I am a stage 4 colorectal patient with 2 liver resections and many years of chemo .....yesterday I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I hardly know where to begin. So I thought I'd drop in here and say hello. I am 69 years old, had the mammo had the ultr sound and had the needle biopsy.......so…
Having drains out, what is it like?
HI, Tomorrow i will have, more than likely both drains pulled out. It has been 10 days and i have hardly any fluid coming out, and it is mostly clear fluid anyway.. Tell me does it hurt? It is kinda of freaking me out.
Next week will be 8 yrs
8 years next week since I was told over the phone "THis is not good, but not bad.. you have DCIS" no mention of cancer! I went to the computer and put in DCIS and cancer popped up. TOTALLY unexpected! from there-I had biopsies etc., then surgery (lumpectomy) followed by radaion and Tamoxifen (5 yrs) About 4 yrs into the…
Dx with IDC stage 1. Lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node surgery
Hello all. Just reading through the various posts and find it very comforting to read all the positive comments on here. After having a routine mammo, I was dx with stage 1 IDC early October and am due to have a lumpectomy/sentinel lymph node surgery on Thursday this week. While I feel extremely lucky that it has been…
Aromatase Inhibitors and joints
Hi All. I'm at that phase in treatment where I'm making the decision whether or not to take endocrine (hormone) therapy. If I do, it will be an aromatase inhibitor (AI). I had uterine polyps last time (6 years ago) with Tamoxifen. Here's my question: I know the most common side effects reported from AI use is "joint pain"…
I love the ornament exchange
I love the ornament exchange! A box arrived today from jennytwist. Thank you Jenny for the beautiful "Li Bien" ornament And the candy. I love everything. Hope you have a very merry Christmas. Will be putting t on my tree tomorrow. Thanks again, this is a wonderful group !
Chemo fever and chills
I completed my third weekly Navelbine infusion for bone mets and 5 days later started getting a low grade fever. 7 days after the infusion my fever spiked at 102 with serious chills, mild cough, shortness of breath and wheezing. My folks took me to the ER and after 6 hours I was admitted for overnight observation. I…
Merry Christmas...
Wishing Everyone A Merry Christmas and A Healthy New Year...
almost done with my treatments
I do not post here often but do read alot of the posts and find them helpful. On new years eve I have my final radiation treatment. This will be the end of my treatment for my breast cancer. I had 5 months of chemotherapy, a lumpectomy and bilateral breast reduction and finally the radiation. It seems sort of symbolic…
Christmas ornament
Just got my beautiful angel ornament from Mary (mschaben). Love, love love it! Thank you so much! What a fun thing to open a package and find something so special! I'm going to try to post a picture in my expression space.
I am here too long for my long term disability.
I just received a.New letter and form. They want to know if my prognosis has changed. I receive long-term disability. Was given stage iv status, and 3-6 months, and have been unable to work since recurrence w/mets. When I called to see what this was about, I was informed my company is questioning my status since it has…
subpleural nodule
I'm 5 yrs. out. While I haven't posted in a while, I read posts from time to time. My old and good oncologist left my plan and I had to find another doc. She is young, caring, i like her very much. While discussing chronic under arm pain caused by nerve damage from lymph node removal (switch back and forth between…
Cramping
Hi everyone. Been on and off site for five years. Bilateral Infiltrating Lobular. Since surgery around five years ago now, getting cramping in the ribs. Can happen any time sitting, lying or standing. Very uncomfortable and wondering about bone mets has any one any thoughts or could tell me if they felt any signs of having…
My Ornament arrived
Thank you, Vickie Sam for the beautiful Peace ornament. It arrived on the perfect day because I am still in the process of decorating the tree ( I know I've been a bit of a procrastinator this year).My the Lord bless you and your family this Christmas. Love Surf
~a package on my doorstep~
My Christmas Ornament arrived~ thank you to Rutzetta~ for the beautiful Angel "wish" star ornament that lights up! And for my yummy cocoa mix in a mug! I will enjoy sipping and wishing this holiday season~ ~Merry Christmas Pink sisters ~Melanie
Help with Managing Side Effects
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. My first chemotherapy started April 1. I am currently taking Taxol and Carplatin for the next 12 weeks. I am having a hard time managing the nausea and vomitting. My doctor has prescribed me the Sacuso Patch, every oral medication available and I am…
Fingernail & toenail helps during chemo
My Mom has bc and has said several folks had issues with their nails during chemo. Other than tea tree oil - can anyone offer some suggestions to help? Thk u!
I need a job!!!!
im so depressed and need support. People around me just tell me how lucky I am to have survived breast cancer blah blah blah. I can't feel happy about being cancer free because I'm not sure it was worth it. I had been unemployed for almost a year when I was diagnosed. I have gone through all of my savings/retirement and…
complete response!
I haven't posted in a while but thought I'd give an update. I had a unilateral modified radical mastectomy two weeks ago and recovery is going well. The path report came back last week, and there was no remaining cancer. A complete response! I still have to do radiation as a preventative measure, but I'm cured!
Thank you Victoria
The postman left your package in between my screen door and my front door instead of putting it in my mailbox, and since the Christmas tree partially blocks that door we haven't been using it. I happened to open that door this morning and there was your package! Thank you so much for the precious Guardian Angel pin and the…
Bethsbaby ornament exchange
Lynne,Thank you for the tea, cup and hand Painted Santa ornament. I love it and the exchange in general. Helps bring everyone together. Have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Hugs, Carol
Thank you Lorraine!
Thank you so much for the Moravian star and delicious cookies! I love them both! xoxo, Jean
Puffing2014
THAnk you for the beautiful handmade ornament. This one has found a home for good. You are.So sweet to do this for me. With hugs and prayers, Carol
What to expect with Ibrance
Hi, My mom got her Faslodex shot on Thursday. She is starting Ibrance tomorrow. After reading the side effects of Ibrance, it sounds similar, in side effects to chemotherapy (my husband was on chemo for colon cancer for 5 years). Can anyone share with me anything about life on Ibrance? Thank you. Aloha, Kathleen
TraciInLA Thank You
Every year when we sign up for the Ornament exchange and we anticpate the joy of receiving it. Well mine came yesterday! Not only was I thrilled but then to know it came from one of the coolest ladies on this board. I've had the pleasure of having lunch with her at our So-Cal reunion. I thank you for having an Ornament…
? about expansion and recovery from surgery
HI Ladies, I just came back from my reconstruction surgeon. He wanted to do my first expansion today, but no go . It has been 19 days since my double masectomy. I got my drains out last week. My left side healed very good, and where the drain was it scabbed over real fast. My right side has issues, and i am still having…
Support and beautiful ornaments, Thank you Jennytwist
Thank you for the support and beautiful Angel ornament and the hand painted wings, both are beautiful, but mostly, thank you for the beautiful words of support. You are amazing for all you do for everyone here on this site. Hugs and a Merry Christmas, Love Carol
My ornaments arrived!
I'm the happy recipient of 2 fabulous handmade ornaments from Gayle in Texas. I've posted a photo on my Expressions page, so everyone can admire them! Thank you so much, Gayle, for your thoughtfulness, and the time and care you put into making these for me -- they'll be the perfect addition to my tree! Traci

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