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Bullis packs for radiation
Good evening sisters and bro's. Just wanted to ask if any of you had them put a bullis on you to radiate? I have tried googling this but maybe i am spelling it wrong. This is what the radiologists call it. They warm it up and lay it on areas of my skin, before they radiate. I asked them today and they said it draws the…
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radiaation vs chemo
Hello everyone, Just wondering if it is just me or anyone else more bothered by radiation than chemo. I know I have said it before but for some reason it bothers me more for the fact that it can cause permanent tissue damage and I know that should be the least of my worries. I had double mast and chemo and did not cry…
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Blunt honesty Please
Yesterday I receieved good news... The cancer has not spread, and they took 13 nodes and not 7 as I had originally thought. All came back clear. I was very happy. Not looking forward to radiation, but I am thankful that I do not have to have chemo. (But still cheering on and here for all my sisters who will have to go…
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Oncologists in MA
Can anyone recommend a good oncologist in Massachusetts, preferably outside of Boston? I may be needing a second opinion. Thanks Tricia
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A little known fact...
The first testicular guard (Cup) was used in baseball in 1874. The first helmet was used in 1934. ~~ It took 60 years for men to realize that the brain is also important. thought you would like to know.... =^..^=
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Benign
Dear second family, About an hour ago the office nurse called to tell me that the results from pathology show the lumps are BENIGN! Possibly granulomas? from having nodes removed. I don't know what else to say, except to thank you for all your prayers and good wishes and crossed fingers. Love to all of you! Lynn
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PLEASE forgive ME!
I have come to realize that some of my posts may not be "supportive"... part of the reason I came to this board was that I/me "personally" have only had "bad" experiences with this disease and I needed SUPPORT. I am scared and I express that all too well. I hope everyone understands I mean no harm with MY "negativity". My…
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Insomnia
Is anyone else dealing with insomnia? I cant fall asleep or stay asleep for that matter and I yawn all day long. Just wondering if anyone else has this problem. :) Libby
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Aurora2009
Check out the post about HER2 - or + I think it might help to explain some of it to you. But, you need to have your oncologist explain it Monday! Good luck Aurora!
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What is a oncotype and fish test
I am still wait the results on a fish test and not sure on the oncotype test. I don't know what this means. After surgeon gave me results of 2 of 22 nodes pos. I went blank. So could you guys explain this to me please. Thanks
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Question about Arm pit
I got the drain out yesterday. I still have my incision under arm where nodes were taken with tape strips and I have the hole from drain,but it it covered with shrink wrap bandage. I have a hard like cord feeling under the arm with a hole. What I want to know is what can I use under arm pit. Can I use powder or something,…
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Hey Moopy
Thinking about you today, I hope this step your at goes well for you.I am only a few steps behind you and I hold a lot of the same feeling you have. I am praying for the best possible results for you with this treatment. Just remember there is so many of us out here praying for you, that you just can't go wrong. Hugs with…
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update
Hello everyone, I had a successful breast localization, lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy this morning. I was told that my lymph nodes were negative. Thank God. I will know more when the pathology comes back. I am so grateful. Thank you all for the encouraging words and helpful tips to get through this. I had so many…
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conned
I really don't want to insult anyone, And I am new to this,and please don't get mad at me for asking but have you ever been conned by someone. A post thats not real, for some sick reason someone felt the need to be on here and made up a sad story and drew you in. I want to think that this is not possible,but is it. It's…
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Just testing...
to see if my new photo uploaded ir not. Debi
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Another little known fact.....NOT!
Jamie was studying the Guppy tank tonight and asked me how do you tell the males from the females. I told him that the males were the ones CHASING the poor females about the tank. He pondered for a while and said "At least humans don't act like that!" (The kid is 15!) I said: "Yes they do"....and he quipped back "Not…
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Newly diagnosed and don't know what to do?
Hi Everything goes so quickly the last 4 weeks ( since I learned that I got it !!) , I already had 2 surgeries now what ? My doctor seems to know what to do . i didn't contact an oncologist yet , should I? I try to stay strong but sometimes I feels alone , do you? good luck to everybody
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Hello from Texas
Hi all :) I just found this site and am glad I did, I have been looking for a discussion board since I was diagnosed in March. I have stage IV breast cancer that has spread to my spine and liver. So far I am responding well to treatment. Tumor markers were 77 when diagnosed and are at 23 as of yesterday. Looking forward to…
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NED Report on Six Month Mammo
We have just gotten home from having my first mammogram since completing treatment, and the report was NED. What a relief to hear this, as you are always on guard about aches and pains, and things that just "don't seem right" after going through chemo/rads. I am going to celebrate, and wanted everyone to know how wonderful…
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Pathology report.. and questions...***
Okay.. so my surgeon is super nice, I trust him and like him.. but today he kind of acted weired... nothing I could put my finger on.. he made me a copy of the pathology report, we didn't go over it, just the basic, no residual cancer and the lympth nodes are clear. That's it cut and dry.. so I asked him just radiation…
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Just wondering!
How many of you sisters are battling this beast while being single, and how are you handling it? Hugs, JoMama
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Does my daughter have cancer?
My almost-12-year-old daughter just told me that blood is coming from her nipple. After reading some things online, I realize that her recent dramatic, frightening weight loss, her burning, aching, bones, her night sweats, vomiting, and fatigue, all could be related to this. It may sound crazy that I didn't realize that…
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futurama
I know I am anxious to hear from you, I am sure everyone is. Hope it was nothing but let us know what happened. Kim
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My mother
Hi all. My name is Allen. My mother had her breast taken from her. Now she has sores on her that she was told that they are cancer and it sent her into a depression that we don't know how to pull her out of. She get so sick and tired that she won't even get out of bed. I fear that she is giving up on her self witch just…
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reoccurance after 10 years
Well...here we go again...it's been 10 years since my first diagnosis ( lumpectomy, radiation, tamoxifen) and last week received results from needle biopsy and confirmed it has returned. Soooo met with surgeon last thurs - doing mastectomy - have an appoint with plastic surgeon tomorrow. Have been reading tons about…
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scared of chemo
I never thought I was scared of losing my hair untill today ! I kept thinking that won,t happen to me ! I was diagnoseed with BC in Feb & have had surgery . My doc said I would,nt have to have any further treatment after the surgery . But now they are saying Chemo ! I feel good now ,although a bit uncomfortable from the…
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I'm back in the saddle
Sorry for my two-day pity-party. It's been a long two days: dealing with my "soon-to-have-blue-eyed-man" at a 5-hour occularist appointment (a 3-hour round trip) and a 12-hour day away from home today (I'm off for the summer, but have to put in time to help build a new program and take-over an established one). Anyway,…
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need a laugh
Not knowing what to tell my kids,age 6,4 and 21 months, I told the older two mommy was having "medicine" that would make my hair fall out. They were not thrilled and I should have just said chemo because this happened...It is hot so my bald head is not covered, my 4 year old is whining in the bathroom so I go check her and…
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TALEENA!
Please come back.. This is very upsetting. WE NEED YOU HERE! Do I have to send the Guppie Gangstas' and Son of Turquoise Terrorist after you? Huge Hugs to you our Friend. Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Jamie is here!
we picked him up at Toronto airport tonight..........7 30 He is just gorgeous! Thanks all! Hugs Jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx