-
Crazy bunch of coconuts
I went to the doctor short of breath on the 9th of Feb. and received a difinitive diagnosis on the 17th. Breast cancer..stage four...two lumps in the right breats, right lympth nodes, and several plaquest on the lining of the right lung causing pleural effusion. I've had my chest tapped twice, both times resulting in…
-
CUTE CREATIVE BRA REJUVENATION
Members of Quilters of South Carolina have created one-of-a-kind bras for Breast Cancer Awareness. The exhibit consists of 49 original works of art which are unique, entertaining, humorous, and beautiful to make the public aware of breast cancer, to memorialize those lost to the disease, and to honor survivors. Check this…
-
Possible to develope tumor in both breasts
This is my first time posting and I cant believe I am here. I did not want to post until I had a diagnosis. Last Sunday I felt soreness in my left breast and felt what I suspected was a lump. I went to the doctor first thing Monday. The doctor also felt a lump. I did not feel anything on the other side. However, since the…
-
Young mother of 3,stage3, chemo,radiation now, 12 more weeks of chemo
I was diagnosed back in Oct. 08 with IDC with sarcoma features. I did two cycles of chemo which did not go well cancer continued to progress. I had surgery in 1/5/08 with radical mastectomy (6.5cm in size) and 21 lymph nodes removed. All were node negative. I am currently undergoing radiation with 3 weeks in. I have to…
-
A Week After Having Exapander Put in I have a Question
Hello Everyone, Well today was a week since my surgery and I went back for my check up. I did not see the surgeon, but did see his head nurse. She removed the bandages and said it all looked good. I however have a concern which I want to ask you who have had expander's put in about. You see I had been told I would have a…
-
Radition ... Aloe Vera
I had my first blast of radiation yesterday. One down and 29 to go! My husband's granddaughter gave me some good advice. She is a radiation therapist and suggested that I use Aloe Vera to hydrate my skin before and after treatment. Here is what she recommended to me: "Use the Aloe Vera before you start treatment at least…
-
avastin and taxol
Has anyone received avastin and taxol. I have bc with mets to the bones and liver. Just started this treatment after navalbline did not work for me. Just wondering if anyone had success with the avastin and taxal. thanks
-
biopsy and size of lump
I was just told yesterday that I will need to have a biopsy on my right breast. The doctor made note that my lump is microscopic in size and can not be felt. Could this be good since it is so small that it won't be cancer. Aren't must cancerous lumps large and can be felt? I was told to wear a sports bra after the biopsy,…
-
Silly question...I guess
My vet prescribed topical steroid spray for my dog. But she insisted that if my immune system has been compromised in any way, that I ask my onc if I it is safe for me to handle it. I finished chemo in December, and finished radiation three weeks ago. I told her that I was taking steroids all through chemo, but she said…
-
RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE FROM RE
Well all you wonderfully supportive folks I am back home in the comfort of my own bed. Surgery went well, it was rough waking up though. I was super sick from the meds so they had put me back to sleep. I ended up going home around 3:30. I am very sore and I have to remember that I need help to do simple things like get out…
-
Scar tissue and reconstruction
I am such a wibbler/wobbler trying to decide about reconstruction. Do I want more surgery and recovery? What about the costs (even with good insurance), given the economy? Still, I don't want to do or not do anything that will prevent an optimal reconstruction should I choose to go that route. I have had a bilateral…
-
Reconstruction Surgery Scheduled for Friday
Hello To My Breast Cancer Posse, I am having the expander put in on Friday at 8:45 a.m., prayers and happy thoughts are appreciated. I am really getting nervous, I have been having headaches since Thursday. I truly am happy to be getting it done, just nervous. Wanted to let you all know it was in the works. My best to each…
-
Am I employable?
I need to earn money, but what can I do? I can't even do my own housework, never mind working for a nearby motel cleaning rooms!.. What can I do? .......... Jxxxxxxxxx
-
Thread subscription email updates
Does anyone know what happened to the email updates? I use to get an email when a tread was updated and have not for quite awhile now.
-
I can't do the mammogram
I have my follow-up with my onco next week. He gave me a requisition for a mamo last meeting and I just know I can't go through with it. my operated on breast is so tender I can't even touch it so how would I stand that without fainting?. I'm just going to tell him (Chemo brain) I forgot to have it done. I know I just…
-
what do you know about infiltrating lobular cancer
The day after Christmas I found out that this is what I have...I dont yet know what stage it is in but they are leaning more to stage 3 or 4 :( any help would be great!!!! thanks
-
treatment
Has anyone refused to have a masectomy? What was the outcome?
-
Tram Flap Failure
Hi, I'm new to the network. Was wondering if anyone has had a Tram flap failure. Had double masectomy and only one side took. I previously had cancer 6 years ago and it came back. It was radiated and I was on Tamoxifen for 5 years, also had Lumpectomy. The doctors couldn't give me an answer as to why this happened. So I…
-
I'm back to work
I went back to work yesterday after having a month off. I worked 6 hrs. Neck was and is sore from the port. I had a fill earlier in the morning. Took me about 4 hours to clean out all the emails I had(over 400). Today will be my first full day back. I am glad to be back to work. Employer has been wonderful. My son(5 1/2)…
-
DIEP reconstruction
I am considering DIEP breast reconstruction. Does anyone have any feedback on what to expect?
-
Too funny
So, I was reading O'hill's post, and down in the comments she mentions Weightwatchers, one word. Only the censors take some of the letters out. Perhaps they will on my post too, so I won't ruin it. I looked at the word for a while, imagining the missing letters till I figured it out. Dang. That was a good laugh. If the…
-
Diagnosed with BC
Hi everyone! I am new in this site, I am not yet a survivor but I am going to be!!! I was recently diagnosed with BC. I am 24 years old. I will be having a mastectomy next week. The diagnosis changed my whole life! I was wondering if anyone who had had bc can share they experience on having a mastectomy. I am alos here…
-
When someone has estrogen driven cancer and can't take the meds
I know a person who has estrogen driven cancer and had a mastectomy in June but has tried 3 different drugs tamoxifen is the only one she hasn't tried and had reactions to each one. Does anyone know what she can do? She is thinking of having the other breast removed as a precaution but I told her that she would still have…
-
Implants before Cancer
Is there anybody out there that had implants before cancer? I had a breast augmentation in 1998 (saline, in front of the muscle) and in 2002 dx (at age 38) with invasive ductual carcinoma, stage 2. My tumor was small and more towards the surfice and very agressive. We treated with lumpectomey (x2 as the original surgey did…
-
Happy St. Davids' Day everyone!!!!!!!!!!!
Wave a daffodil about and shout "Yachydar"!!!!!!!!!!!
-
Ruptured Breast Implant
I am new to this site. I am a seven year survivor of multi focal ductal carcinoma. I had my right breast removed and went through reconstruction like a breeze. Each step was like rebuilding my life. I thank God every day for survival!! A few days ago after a regular house cleaning and a light workout I removed my…
-
expanders
I had expanders put in when I had my double mastectomy and I find that one breast is not shaped like the other one. Is this normal. I was told that it could be because the pec muscle on one side is developed more and that is why it looks different. I had my first fill at the time of surgery of 120cc and then in the doctors…
-
Treatment plan
Went to the drs on Feb.25th. Treatment as follows. 6 rounds of TAC then radiation. Should start in about 3 weeks. Dr. wants me to heal about 4-5 weeks before starting chemo. I'mdoing great with the Port tender but okay. I am having a lot issues with the surgery on breast still swollen a little having problems being nausea…
-
BRCA
Just when I was ready to do the naked happy dance and eat chocolate, found out I was positive for the BRCA gene defect. I will be having a hysterectomy in a couple of months because the risk of ovarian Ca is higher and they usually take out the ovaries and fallopian tubes, but I want it all out---haven't used them in years…
-
regrowth pictures/have to look twice
I am soliciting feedback on my hair regrowth pictures - please note there are two separate emails (topics) because I couldn't fit all the pictures in one email - the second ones are the ones I am really upset about. (I think the second topic is entitled 'more pictures of regrowth' or something like that). could you please…