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went for A/C chemo today
today was hard, much stronger chemo and feeling poorly to say the least. i know it will get better but wow wish they could do a bit more for us. not complaining at all i feel lucky so far. 3 more to go and then surgery.. yeah!!!!
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In need of Plus Plus size bras or camisoles or...
I was diagnosed with Hodgkins in 2000 and am a 9 year survivor. However, on May 26, 2009 I got my screening mammogram and was told that I needed to come back the next day for an ultrasound and biopsy. The biopsy results came back the following day and it's a ductal cancer. I immediately had the biopsy results to my same…
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A New Adventure
This is my story. I went for a routine Mamogram and Ultra Sound back in March, 2009. They found something in the left breast, but nothing in the right breast. I went back for an MRI to prove out the left side. They found three on the right side. I went for an ultra sound guided biopsy on the left side, which was negative.…
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Why is it...
Why is it that I become moody, teary eyed (cried on & off all day today) and go back to the "why me" when it get close to my chemo treatment. I have two more treatments of Taxol and have tolerated it much better than the AC. Two days after Taxol I have the worst body aches (ALL over from my neck to my knees), which I take…
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Spread to bones quickly
I have a question that was triggered after reading a post on here about estrogen. The doc told mom that she has had breast cancer maybe one year tops... All of her mammograms have came out clear. He mentioned hormones and estrogen stuff. I can't seem to locate what he said in my notes. Can the estrogen make it spread…
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nervous about radiation
I have had double mastectomy, AC chemo, Taxol(finished yesterday) and am still on Herceptin until April. All this and I have not been as stressed out about any of it the way I am stressed about radiation. I feel there are so many horror stories! My plastic surgeon says my skin is so thin he is afraid it may burn a hole, he…
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Hey Pammy
Pammy... I hope your feeling better and better... I MISS YOU! ~T
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3 day working week...........whew!
I did it...I finally broached the subject of working a bit less now that things are getting quieter at work, and Jamie is arriving this Sunday Woohooooo!. Anyway, they were just great about it and said they had also been thinking...."I Said, Oh, You're sacking me?...I'll get me coat...LOL" She said NOWAY, and that she knew…
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I cut my finger...
weird way to start a post, huh? lol but it is on the hand, that belongs to the arm, that belongs to the armpit that they removed the lymphnodes from.....and i have been told to be SOOO careful with this entire arm/hand (wear bug spray, use thimble when sewing, gloves when gardening, hold new kitten in other hand....yadda…
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Rads "mapping"
Just got home from my radiation treatment "mapping" ... and I thought it was just fascinating. I kept asking questions ... but of course with chemo brain ... I've forgotten the answers ... so I'll probably ask them every time I go. From what I've been reading here I was expecting tattoos ... but I didn't get any. Instead…
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Surgery June 11
I know that I have posted before about my surgery date, but as it gets closer, I find myself crying more and get scared as ****. I am having a mastectomy with the back flap reconstruction and expander. My sister tried "retail" therapy the other day and it worked until I got home and put the shirt on and realized that I…
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VETERANS attn please
Hello all, I have posted an earlier description of my situation. The VA seems to be dragging their heels and I am going insane with the anxiety of doing nothing. Can anyone tell me what to expect from them, what the normal turn around time is before they even start testing? Should I go "outside the system" for help? At…
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It's not suppose to happen to me; I work for the American Cancer Society!!
Okay, here's the deal. I work on a daily basis with cancer patients, survivors, volunteers that are helping people get well, stay well, finding cures and fighting back. I am in charge of Relay For Life events that fund and aid the American Cancer Society's ground breaking research as well as other researchers. I teach…
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Amy Mickelson
I'm a big sports fan. When watching t.v. today at the hospital, I saw Phil Mickelson playing at the St. Jude Golf Classic. His wife, Amy, was just diagnosed with breast cancer and she's in her 30's. Shows that whatever age, cancer can hit anyone. From young to old. My hearts and prayers go out to this family. Hopefully,…
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FAUXMA!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH
Steph..Thank you soooooooo much... my niece came in here a minute ago ... about the time I had finished blowing my nose from crying... and she wanted to check her thread... and there you were!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read it to her...every word... out loud.. she had a couple of tears in her eyes.. and said "WOW".. I asked her how…
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So, if i'm done...
why do i feel so crappy? tomorrow is the first every-other-friday, that i'm not having my chemo....i am done...officially done two weeks tomorrow. But in some ways i feel worse....or as bad. My fatigue seems to be worse....i either can't sleep at all, or i can fall into such a deep sleep in the middle of the day, that the…
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Tech question
Everyone on this site seems to have a little friend symbol next to their names. How did you do it? I'm not too computer savvy. Thanks. dmc
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Check it out
All this stuff we read from are e-mail, may or may not be true. To find out if the information you getting has any truth to it go to www.snopes.com In the search you can type in Breast Cancer, the water issue,plastic bottles,just about anything you want to know.
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Input.. suggestions... delicate case here..
Okay.. as you all know, I have been laid up the last couple of days after surgery. Pretty much have stayed in my room.. comfort of my own bed... sitting here, back and forth on this site... Well.. that means to my children, 15 year old son and 11 year old niece, I have been pretty much MIA. My niece is a pretty smart girl.…
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ugghhh......I'm here......
Beam me up scottie!!! Having rough time. Good news....no drains!! Bad news....not feeling well. Pain meds keep knocking me out. Head is KILLING me...hubby getting worried something not right. I think they had my neck tilted at a bad angle which aggravated a disc or vertabrae in my neck. Will see how I feel later to give…
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Moopy's in St. Louis for Rads!
Today, our dear Moopy (with Aortus in tow, of course) is in St. Louis for her rads simulation. We know it's been an awfully long haul for her to finally get to this important point, with a few unfortunate curveballs along the way. So, heartfelt best wishes for Moopy! While also hoping for NO MORE curveballs! :-) Kind…
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Just an FYI as of January 1, 2009
I posted this as a reply on another thread, but with all the new members wasn't sure if everyone had the chance to see it, and I believe it's important enough to post again.. sorry to those of you who are seeing a re-play.. Just as an FYI, January 1, 2009 congress passed a new section on the disabilities act. Cancer has…
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3 Taxol down, 1 to go...
3 Taxol down, 1 to go...YES!!! Chemo is almost over, I can't wait. This has truely been a challenge for me...I would not have thought in my wildest dream that I would be going throug chemo and radiation for breast cancer. Well, they're all here and I'm dealing with it. I'm trying to get to the point where some of you…
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Parade Article
http://www.parade.com/features/inspiration/6-ways-help-cancer-patient I thought you might like to read this.
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Butterfly12 (Sherry) June 11 surgery
shout out to Sherry. Good luck tomorrow! We will have you in our prayers, good vibes, etc for your surgery. Please keep us posted when you are able. Cat
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First mammoram after radiation therapy
I will be having my first mammogram after the treatment. I had my surgery on Feb 2009, and about one month later I had 6 weeks of rad. It ended few weeks ago. Next week is my first mammogram as I said, and I am so scared of pain ad result? Is any body have been through this? ( I am sure most of you have been) can you…
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Ladies 1 MORE chemo left.
I can't wait til July 1st last one. Then I get Radiation after that. Hopefully, the side effects wont be that like chemo. HUGS Darlene
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Do you ever just not think about it,
because sometimes i don't. I find myself going through life just not thinking about i have cancer. Even though i know it could kill me one day i just dont think about it at times. I wanna just forget about it and pretend it doesnt exist. I know it's there but i put my mind and thoughts into something and just move forward.…
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To All My Friends
If I could catch a rainbow I would do it just for you and share with you its beauty On the days you're feeling blue. If I could build a mountain You could call your very own; A place to find serenity, A place to be alone. If I could take your troubles I would toss them in the sea, But all these things I'm finding are…
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I finally understand
Hi everyone!! Until you hear those words " you have cancer" I do not think you REALLY understand. You pray for others and feel bad for them but nothing is like knowing how they really feel. I run a bingo in Saint Louis for the Ladies VFW Auxiliary. We always give money to cncer and research and had raffles to raise money.…