-
prayers, please
My friend Ben needs prayers and a lot of them. His cancer has returned in different places than before, which is normal. It is in the Thyoid and the vocal cords. He has just given up and I can't get his positive attitute back. For those of you that said your prayers for my friend Jean, this is her father. He is my world,…
-
bad day
I have worn my hair long but when I got chemo I was told to get it cut . Yesterday , I brushed my hair and hair was falling everywhere. I still had enough hair ( since mine was thick hair) to go to work. I drove over to drop some papers off at the chemo building and asked my nurse who helps me if my hair would at least…
-
SusanG update
Hello everyone. I apologize for not giving updates on Susan until now. She went up on the 20th and I on the 23rd (actually did not arrive at the house until 3Am on the 24th). She had been in appointments leading up to her surgery on the 24th. Dr Cody did a lumpectomy and took 5 sentinel nodes, all of which showed negative…
-
lump on reconstructed breast update
Well, after two months I finally found out that the test showed the lump was fat necrosis so I'm fine. Thanks for all your prayers last night. I'm sure I slept better because of them. My presentation went fine. I found out just before I had to present. I wish this road was less rocky for all of us, but your support was…
-
You wonderful survivors!
You never cease to amaze me! Thank you so much for your input and yes, I will pray for God to protect me from satan in my dreams. Isn't it weird how I know to put God in charge but sometimes I try to handle it on my own and well- I am totally incapable. Thanks for reminding me to refocus on my prayer. I will read the books…
-
Lump in reconstructed breast
Well, its been two months and a full round of doctor's appointments but I still don't have results. I had a biopsy last Tuesday. I'm out of town and had 4 calls from the doctor that did the biopsy today. I started panicing but remember a note on here earlier about HIPPA and thought maybe she can't leave even good news on…
-
What now?
I am nearing the end of the "active phase" of treatment and will soon be just on 6 mth check ups with onc and tamoxifen will be my only treatment. I am cognitaviely aware that I should be positive and glad I am where I am, I know how blessed I am to not be dealing with more. I really am! Then, in my dreams and way back in…
-
breast reconstruction
Hi I was wondering if anyone can give me feedback on breast reconstruction surgery. I am looking into having reconstruction on both sides using the back muscles, along with implants. Has anyone gone through this proceedure? If so, are you happy with it? Are there concerns I should know about? Riley
-
Somebody get me an umberella...!
Talk about when it rains it pours! Brother went to MDAnderson, they say they are going to put in a central line. Port takes up too much time and costs them too much money to tie up OpRoom! Head 'em up...moooo've 'em out. Gee whiz. AND NOW.... Bone met in my right arm shows erosion since 2/02. I say radiate it again, doc…
-
Update on brother........
Just wanted to thank everyone for the support here. My brother got his diagnosis last week. Seems the mass in his chest is Hodgekin's Lymphoma along with, of all things prostate cancer. He goes back to MDAnderson this week to discuss treatment plan. Any encouraging words, any success stories, and of course all the prayers…
-
Side Effects After Taxotere
My Mom finished chemo (4 rounds of A/C, 4 rounds of Taxotere) three weeks ago and she is still suffering major side effects from Taxotere (watery eyes, bad taste, pain in the bottoms of her feet, brittle nails, nausea). Unfortunately, her doctor has been less than helpful in giving her suggestions to help with her…
-
Hysterectomy
Hello and long time no talk! I have a little problem that I need some help with. I had my yearly GYN exam last month and she did a uterine ultrasound because I am on tamoxifen. During the test, she found a calcification on my left ovary which of course freaked me out. She ran a CA125 on me and it was normal. She wants me…
-
soooo tired
I am just starting radiation 11-3-03 so I know my fatigue is not from that-but I am always so tired-no energy- is this all related to having cancer?
-
BC with mets
Anyone out there that has had stem-cell with mets? I was Dx in Mar97(i was 37 yrs old at the time & 2 girls only (6 & 8)-had chemo,L mod.rad mast,then autologu stem-cell.-radiand then tamoxifin and then was clear for about 4 yrs-then mets to plueral cavity & bone-then markers went back down to normal-continued maintance…
-
One Year Anniversary
I made it, doesn't seem possible that it's only been one year. So much has changed. Of course all the cancer stuff and surgery, but on the positive side I am now a mother-in-law to a wonderful young man and the grandmother of the most beautiful little girl ever!!!! The good with the bad, which prevails? Its all a matter of…
-
arm pain
On Monday my left arm started hurting so bad that I had to come home from work. I had my left breast removed last March and this really scared me thinking it is related to the cancer. I went to my regular dr. on Tuesday ane she said she thought it might be a pinched nerve and I went to a physical therapist. Today is…
-
Lymphedema
In May,1995 I was diagnosed with breast cancer in my right breast. I had a bilateral mastectomy- just to be safe on the left breast which was riddled with cysts. They removed 20 lymph nodes under my right arm, two were cancerous. I had 6 treatments of chemotherapy and 30 radiation treatments. On one of my check-up visits…
-
Down and don't know why
I don't know what is wrong with me lately. I just feel so down. I have finished my chemo (5 weeks ago) and still have some residual side effects but certainly no worse than I had DURING chemo. I have had pain in my left shoulder for the last week and I am not sleeping very good so I guess that is bringing on the…
-
Chemo or not?
I am 2 weeks post op an had an infiltrating mammary carcinoma. I had a partial masectomy and am recovering just fine. There was negative lymph nodes removed. My tumor size was 2.6 cm x1.2 x1.2. I have not met with an oncologist yet. Is there anyone out there that can help me with what treatment they will probably do?
-
BIrd Seed Breast
WOw and thanks to all that suggested filling a nylon sock with cheap birdseed to the right amount and size and stuffing my empty left side of my bra with it. Not only does the BS side hang and behave like my other breast, but it helps me be more balanced also! cost less then $2.00 for this marvelous breast unlike the…
-
update
Just wanted to let everyone know how my appt. went.The lump is just a sist.He said I was doing really well and am cancer free.I wanted to thank everyone for their prayers.I know how much they have helped.Teresa
-
Raloxifene
Has anyone opted to take Raloxifene instead of Tamoxifin? I just had the discussion with my oncologist yesterday and am seriously considering it but I get the feeling he'd like me to try Tamoxifin first, then switch if I don't like the side effects. Any thoughts? I know Raloxifene doesn't have the same track record but I…
-
Happy Halloween
Hi All, Just wanted to say Happy Halloween....Put a smile your face....and have fun..... Leenie
-
STOMACH PAIN
I have completed treatments for breast cancer, chemo and radiation. My follow-up appointment for my mamogram after one year came back normal. All blood work and x-rays were also normal. The doctor tells me that everything looks good. However, I have been experiencing stomach pain in the lower part of my stomach on the…
-
Insurance Question
Okay wise board members- I have a question that I hope you guys have advise/information on. I have a job offer at another company. One of my major concerns about changing companies is insurance. I have completed all my treatments (chemo and radiation)but can an insurance company deny me coverage because of a pre-existing…
-
Taxol Settlement
Ladies, This information was passed on to me about there being some sort of settlement of a lawsuit against the makers of Taxol (chemo drug used for breast cancer) and the fact that this company overcharge for this product. There could possibly be a rebate involved. Following is the website. I did not get Taxol for…
-
Insurance Billings
Just thought I would mention to the discussion that once you are starting to feel better, it doesn't hurt to take a close look at the explanation of benefits that your insurance companies send out. Luckily I have several health insurance policies. You'd think coordination of benefits would be a pretty straight-forward…
-
inflammatory breast cancer
A friend of mine called and asked if I knew anything about inflammatory breast cancer. Apparantly she knows someone recently diagnosed with this. She knew I came on this website so she recommended it to her friend. But her friend does not have a computer and describes herself as computer illiterate. (weren't we all at one…
-
Finally finished with chemo.....
Hooray!!! The Lord has brought me over the bridge. I finish my last chemo on Oct 15. I have a few questions. I experienced weird side effects w/Taxotere (swollen and tingling finger tips, blood blisters underneath my nails, various degrees of chemical burn). How long before some of these start to fade? My hands look like…
-
reconstruction with implants
Almost one year after my masectomy I have begun reconstruction. I had the expander put in almost 3 weeks ago. The first week it was really painful. It is getting better but still hurts. My question to those in the know is....will all this be worth it? I know it will never feel like the real thing but will I still feel the…