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Breast Cancer

Is there anyone to talk to me ? :( plzzzzzzzzzz
I am 28 years old mother of 2 girls and dx with breast cancer..its idc ..2 cm ..her 2 + ..now its been two months since my dx ..and i still havent gone t surgery (im really worried )..i was asked to have some tests and mean while make up my mind ..to have lumectomy or mastectomy/.its soooo confusing at this point ..but i…
BRCA 1 and ovarian cancer
I am a 50 year old surviving 1 year from stage 4 ovarian cancer. Recently, I tested positive for BRCA 1 gene. My oncologist and internist are pushing the use of tamoxifen even tho BRCA 1 doesn't seem to be blocked by that drug. Just wondered if anyone else had this "combo" and what treatments they received. I would like to…
Good News - Cancer Free
Today I asked my radiation oncologist what tests or scans I would need once my radiation treatments were completed to determine if I was cancer free. I've had a lumpectomy, followed by chemo and now radiation. He looked at me with a big smile on his face. He told me that there are no specific tests for me at this time, and…
One more time....
Well, Hans had his LAST (hopefully!) surgery yesterday for his heart!!!! We went to the hospital where I had worked, and where he is on staff. We found our 'big' family!!! Everyone was so caring and involved. SUCH a welcome change from the last facility!!! We had to stay overnight, which was a surprise, so I didn't come…
Lapatnib/Tykerb?
Hi, I'm new to posting and to the boards. I've been on Herceptin for 6 years and it is apparently not working like it used to. Now, I'm supposed to go on Lapatnib. It was going to be lapatnib/xeloda combo, but now I'm thinking of a clinical trial in which they would keep me on the herceptin and add lapatnib. I'm confused,…
I am so dissapointed in my family
And i don't mean my family as in my hubby or my kids.. I am talking about my 3 sisters my 81 year old dad. I was the oldest and took care of them all... I was only 25 when my mom died but i was her care-giver. My Dad had to work to pay the bills ( i guess that is understandable) but i was the one taking her to each apt.…
getting pregnant after dcis
I was diagnosed with DCIS a couple of years ago, i had the lumpectomy and the follow up radiation and have been going for regular mammograms and check ups since. I was considering having another child but im worried this might increase my risk of the cancer coming back cause of all the hormone changes. Is there any…
Recovering from the mastectomy
I was diagnosed in Feb 09, had surgery to remove right breast on April 30th. I have a tissue expander and I am waiting for the doc to remove the drain. I am supposed to start chemo on June 1st. My question is about work and chemo, can or should I work? Not sure. Thanks for any support!
Working
I don't know how these people at work expect me to keep up on these boards if I keep getting inundated with work! he he =^..^=
Farrah's story question ...
I watched Farrah's story ... and it was very emotional. But ... there's one thing I do not understand. Throughout the story Farrah is poked over and over again ... with needles ... her veins are in terrible shape and they keep poking ... in her arms, hands, etc. She has chemo therapy ... over and over again ... and yet ...…
when does the "survivor clock" start?
I'm always hearing about survivor anniversaries but can someone tell me when the "survivor clock" starts? I was diagnosed in late July 2008 (stage one) and had two lumpectomies and bilat mast between Aug 8 and Sept 2. Last chemo was Dec 1 and started Arimidex. Had a revision of the bilat mast in April due to huge…
OUR Chat Room....
What IS going on in there? Has everyone but me joined a sinister and secret club and started a room elsewhere? Are they into stuff that would not pass the sensor? Where are you all? Why weren't we ALL invited? Wass'appenin'????????? I think I'll change my name to Gnasher! Jxxxxxxxxx
Surviving
This past weekend I was at a minor league baseball game where it just happened to be breast cancer awareness. The players had on pink jerseys and people were handing out BC awareness info, mammogram, SBE etc...One woman seemed a bit lecturing to me and was telling me how "you'd better be careful, listen to...". I finally…
10 year old girl with cancer
Hello Everybody, This afternoon while watching the news, they show Hannah the 10 year old girl with cancer. It is true and it is very sad that a very young girl will have to experience the pain (physical and emotional)of going through the surgery and treatment. I am really sad and also angry that cancer is so vicious that…
Now what????
I am so glad i found you guys...i feel like i have found a place of sanity in a world full of chaos. Ok...so...my last chemo (YEAH!) is next friday, May 29th! I am so excited my eyes tear up at the mere thought of it! But.....then what? I have heard that PTSD is common, and i want to avoid that as much as possible. I have…
Gentlemen, please respond...
The topic was brought up about those of us women who have begun to pay attention to other women's breasts for various reasons. I was just wondering if any of you gentlemen have had similar reactions since your diagnosis, or if it's just a "girl thing". Thanks, seof.
thought for the day
Expect Nothing and Appreciate Everything! =^..^=
Hi Ladies new sortof
Okay so I wanted to first off saying hi to all. I currently have not been diagnosed with cancer, but my Grandma had breast cancer as did others in my family further down the line from my Grandma. I have been here in the past with questions. About 4 yrs ago (I think), I came on here asking questions because I was having…
Hey All I kinda jumped in without introducing myself
So let me back up and do it right. The name is Dee.I live in beautiful Gatlinburg Tennessee in the heart of the Smoky Mts. Thank you all for all the good advice and warm words I have seen posted on this site. It is very helpful.I was diagnosed in March, had a lumpectomy April 1st, but there was cancer in the sentenil…
I posted NEW pics on my expression page of the Relay For Life and of my LAST radiation treatment!
I thought I would try and post them here too. This is just some of the "I Dream of Jeanne" team. Most of them were walking and wouldn't stop. lol It was moved to the gym as the weather wasn't cooperating. But, it cleared up and some of it was still outside. This was after my last radiation treatment, # 37! This is one of…
Hi. I'm new.
This is my first visit to this website and I am amazed at all the information and support. I began my TCH chemo treatments in December and finished about a month ago. I'm now on day 16 of 33 radiation treatments, and will get Hercepton every three weeks through December. In the last week I find myself feeling more sad and…
Learning to Hate Pink
Prior to being given the diagnosis of breast cancer for xmas last year....my favorite color was pink. Now, I can hardly stand it. Don't get me wrong, I am 100% for supporting the cause, walked in the Kommen Race for the Cure even tho very weak from chemo, etc.....but it seems like friends, well wishing i'm sure, are intent…
I've Lost My Mind
I think that I have really lost my mind so if anyone happens to find it. Please give it back. What the heck is with this lack of memory? I completed chemo 1 year ago (April 3rd) and I keep thinking that it is going to get better but it doesn't. Actually I did think that I was doing better but now the past couple of weeks I…
Farah Fawcett
I wonder if anyone else is having a reaction to the news about Farah Fawcett (they say her death is imminent). It's not even the same type of cancer, but I have been SO depressed since hearing about this. I had stage I cancer, but BRCA positive, but after listening to the Farrah Story, I keep on thinking how this could be…
I Finished Radiation Treatments!!!!!
I had my last radiation treatment today! 37 total, 25 to the entire area and 12 boosters. These last few "boosters" were the worse. I am soooooooooo glad they are finally over. I am really tired and I hope my energy will return soon. My breast is burnt, since the lumpectomy site is right on it. So, it is burnt, blistered…
If you missed the Farrah Story:::::::
For those of you that missed the Farrah Story and want to see it, you can watch it online. Log onto MSN.COM and scroll down to the entertainment section and click on the Farrah story-watch and it'll open up the msn video so you can see it. Babe
anyone in So Cal feel the earthquake?
I felt it, my hubby sitting next to me did not. It was a 5.0? anyone? =^..^=
One more time/what happens when you stop AIs
No one responded to my post about this, so I'll try again: I've only been taking Femara, but I'm already wondering: so what happens in 5 or 10 years (new research shows we might have to be on this stuff longer) when we stop taking our aromatase inhibitors? Does all the estrogen come back and then put us at risk? Do the…
I need your help
when i walk my lap i would like to have your names on the back of my tee so we are all walking together.please submit a name u want me to wear thank iam going to try to take pic thanks to all my frinds\
Drinking
I wanted to know if I can have a drink(alcohol). I like to have a Mojito every now and again. It's a great summer drink. I am on the Tamoxifen, there was nothing in the instructions with the drug about alcohol.

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