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Stealth CSN reader
I've been reading posts routinely, especially on weekends when I'm not teaching. But I write very infrequently. I pray that RE is doing well, toast rjjj's spirit, celebrate with Mimi, laugh (and cry) with Tasha...worry when we don't hear from some of you. I am uplifted by more of you than I can mention, but I better…
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Special Thank you to All
I want to thank everyone on CSN. I might not talk much but I do read your posts. They have helped me through some good and bad days. You all inspire me. I go for 2nd treatment on Monday. Thank you again. God Bless you all!!!!! HUGS Darlene
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Eyebrows
This is just too funny. I can't remember where my eyebrows were. I have a great Clinique pencil and eyebrow makeup. Soooooooooo, somedays I'm extremely happy, somedays surprised and somedays just plain "duh"........ Every day is a new day. Teresa
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Thanks to All
My brain is starting to reconnect just like everyone said it would. I go the 15th for pre-op but in the mean time I have the cleanest fridge in town. Work has been my friend. Ha. I have always had a keen sense of humor and since "The Day" as I now call it, it has become my best friend for what will be a long journey. The…
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Isolation
I don't mean to sound negative but having had my last treatment and looking back on all this and the broken roller coaster ride, I do have to say that the isolation had to be the worst side effect of all for me. It's not intentional but it just comes with the territory, I guess. My husband travels (windshield time) from…
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Any women over 60 out there?
Just wondering if there might be a little community of "older" women out there on this journey who might like to share their coping skills with a fellow "senior citizen" living alone. hugs to you all! Teena
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Mimi,Moopey and Jackie
From another thread, I see that you are set for your last infusion Mimi and Moopey and Jackie you just have 2 more to go. Congratulations to you all..you have been an inspiration to us. Did you all have surgery first? Are you set for radiation? Anyway..good luck to..you are nearly there!!!!
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Update on Hans...
Hans is taking a nap right now, so I have a few minutes. He is definately mentally damaged. His words. He has to look at the callendar to figure out what day it is. Small things mainly, mostly short term memory stuff. But, he realizes he is in trouble, and so he is doing things to exercise his brain. He gets frustrated,…
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Understanding your Path report
Hello, I'm a 3 year breast cancer survivor...my co-worker's aunt has been recently diagnosed and had a mastecnomy. I was discussing her aunt's situation with her and how she could find out more information about what kind of bc she is diagnosed with, what stage, etc....which she has not yet received from her surgeon. This…
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Good News and free hats for you!
I had the very best news, that I have been praying for. I just got the phone call that said I was eligible for a part of medicaid for Montana Breast and Cervical cancer. My coverage will go back and pick up the bills i have accrued and continue while I am all done with treatment. That won't be for 5 years as i will be on a…
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If not cancer free,am I in remission?
I have a question. Not like I think about it 24/7 cause I really don't,but my chemo nurse told me that I could never call myself cancer free when I asked her about it. I understand that,there are no guarantees and there's always a chance of reccurance. When people ask me how I'm doing and what my prognosis is,is it safe to…
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Treatment #2 tomorrow...
Ok...my next treatment is tomorrow and I'm not looking forward to it but I'm not dreading it either. I'm kindda on the fence on how I feel about this one. I know I need to talk to my oncologist about changing the anti-nausea meds and the dark spots in my face. I tried the Emla cream during my first treatment and I still…
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follow-up with plastic surgeon and surgeon yesterday
I had my follow-up yesterday and both the plastic surgeon and surgeon said that my healing process looks like I am 6 months post-op and not just 2 months. I was happy about that. I got the go ahead to do everything I did before surgery--hopefully it will warm up here so I can get out to the golf course and see if the swing…
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Medical video of DIEP reconstructioni
Can't remember now how I found this, but it's an hour long video that shows all part of the DIEP reconstruction--the actual surgery. http://www.or-live.com/distributors/nlm-flash/chp_1896/rnh.cfm?id=677 If you are squeamish,don't watch it. But great information. Wish I had seen it before! Lisa
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Relay of Life
Anyone ever participate in one? There is one here in May of this year. I have heard they are very inspiring, and, at night with the luminaries lit, I hear it is very touching.
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Just told I have breast cancer
I was just diagnosed last week and I have accepted the results. My mom had it young, her mom had it, I knew it was coming. I am scared but I have accepted this and I know in my soul everything will be okay. What I didn't expect is all the tests, scans and WAITING. I know my options, I have made my decision for my surgery…
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sister diagnosed
My older sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer also. I was the first one in our family to have breast cancer. My mom passed away in 2001 of ovarian. Because no one else in the family had breast, I thought it was a fluke and didn't get genetic testing. Now her doctors are recommending it. What a bummer. They…
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mammo site
hello my name is diana. i was diganosed with idc in nov 2008. the day after thanksgiving black friday,i had a lumpectomy.well it was more then just a lump.dr came into recovery to tell me it was cancer. 2weeks later she did the lymphnodes and 2 weeks later on new yrs eve i had a port instered in the hole where the tumor…
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Can't sleep...
Hi everyone. Just feeling too awake this night before my first appointment with the BC surgeon. I got my MRI results from the radiologist yesterday, which showed much more of an area affected (up to 5 cm, most of one quadrant of the L breast), and some questionable stuff on the R side that, and I quote "...if you want to…
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Never felt so alone...
Hi, I'm another Joyce and although I've replied to a few posts I haven't introduced myself. I'm currently going through radiation after a lumpectomy for Stage I breast cancer. My best friend has vanished since my diagnosis and my only real support besides my husband, who has his own health concerns, is my youngest…
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Lingering Tenderness
Hi Ladies...I have great news...had my mammo and all is well, nothing has changed, and there is no evidence of disease! I feel very, very blessed. And now for a question. Mind you, I am not complaining at all about this. But I am wondering, how long were things sore or tender for you. I had ductal and lobular, the…
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April Fools' Day
Yes. It's my birthday (like anyone wouldn't guess LOL) My Mum actually had me INDUCED! Typically Brit sense of humour eh? I got quite a few empty envelopes, empty packages etc etc..Wow, people are so funny and original...NOT! Hugs to y'all Jxxxxxxxxxx
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Hemp Hearts for Energy
I have been visiting with nutritionalist at the health food store,and she has suggested I try hemp hearts to produce energy. She says that physical weakness is a demand for fuel. The hemp hearts are primarily unprocessed protein, and are the most concentrated source of essential nutrients known. My question, is there any…
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DCIS
I just read on the Susan G. Komen cancer site that DCIS is not cancer..It is considered pre- cancerous. But, if left untreated..it could turn into invasive cancer. I have never read or heard that before..has anyone else? Thanks!
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"personal email" questions
I am still confused about how to contact people other than using the "discussion board." I see where some people send PMs which I assume are "personal messages" ... but I cannot figure out how this is done. hugs teena
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Just wondering
Hey everybody, I haven't posted in awhile as I've been having alot going on but tonight I thought I'd try and say hello. Just wondering I finished treatments in Sept, 08 and returned to work in Jan 09. Work is good...feels like I never left... but I can't seem to get a grip on my "new me". My friends were so supportive but…
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Life after oral chemo
I've been on oral chemo for 5 years, having post immune problems, like thrush, sore muscles. I took aromasin, arimidex, and tamoxifen. I've been off three months, does that stuff ever leave you the way you were before chemo?
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Anyone have radiation twice? On both breasts?
I had radiation on my left breast, 25 treatments, years ago when I was young, after a lumpectomy. 23 years later, I got breast cancer in my right breast. I had a lumpectomy and am currently in radiation. I was just wondering if anyone had ever gone thru radiation twice, treatment on each breast. In 1985, the machine was so…
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If you can spare a prayer....
My beau's heart procedure on Monday did not go well. He is in CCU, being ventilated and sedated. The heart, already weak, stopped during the procedure. It was restarted, but is beating at a very fast rate. If you can spare a prayer, please send it. It is so hard to be next to him, and get no response, not even an eye…
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terrible feelings or thoughts well after idcis
Hi! I'm Michelle from Canal Winchester Ohio. I am a survivor. About 4 years. Now addicted to Vicodin. Never before a "user". Live with being treated as an addict. However, my question is I really concerned about my "depression". I've had it since my now 11 year old was born. Now I have been in the hosp. 2x's I have weird…