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Hello Everyone!
I'm new to this group, and I want to thankyou guys for responding to my inquiries! Also I am praying for all of you too....I am going to be a volonteer for the ACS when I get through my last {hopefully} surgery......In Jesus Name it will be! Be Blessed! Love Cathy
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This is Cathy again and I'm hopin!
Maybe I've revealed too much, I don't know. I could use the company. Someone to share with'
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Hello Everyone!
I'm new to this group, and I want to thankyou guys for responding to my inquiries! Also I am praying for all of you too....I am going to be a volonteer for the ACS when I get through my last {hopefully} surgery......In Jesus Name it will be! Be Blessed! Love Cathy
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New to Group - Stage IV delayed
Hello group. I have been wanting to get into a support group. I was diagnosed 10/00 with stage IV, but responded well to chemo and radiation. Have had fracture of femur as result of radiation to right hip, but have now found "ortho oncologist" who has replaced my hip and femur. Doing very well 9 weeks after surgery. I want…
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Is it ...
Wow it has been over a week now and I have been finally feeling like I could go back to work and make a contribution. What a difference life is when your not always hanging onto ones stomach. No not pained any more since the methadone treatment but was nauseated, gellor. I don't miss that, glad it doesn't have to be away…
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taxotere
Hi Everyone I've been on this site several times before and have met some wonderful people. Haven't been on faithfully for awhile now but I had a reoccurance (breast cancer) and I will start the dreaded chemo again in October. I will be getting taxotere and wonder if anyone out there who's had it can give me a clue what…
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prophylatic oophorectomy
Wednesday I am having my ovaries removed. I had my uterus removed 12 years ago. I am post-menopausal and am a one year breast cancer survivor. The ovary removal is a precautionary measure. I am having a laproscopy (SP?). If there is too much scar tissue from the hystorectomy, he will do a "bikini cut". My research shows he…
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Survivor names
Breast cancer survivors: I am creating a project for school about breast cancer and survivors of breast cancer. Please help me by sending your first and last name (that's all I need) to meghan@sococentral.com. I need approximately 100 names by September 16 at midnight. Feel free to send the names of people you know who…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hi All, Has anyone been troubled with CTS. I have had numbness in my hands and fingers for a couple of months and assumed it was chemo induced neuropathy. However, recently I was at a neurologist with my mom and he said it was carpal tunnel. After reading up on this it sounds right on. This can be induced by excess growth…
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Doctors need a check-up too?
Hello All! I am in the process of choosing doctors for a second opinion. (I am already receiving chemo) but want to hear other opinions on this and surgery. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to check-up on doctors? Web-sites, reports, etc? I live within driving distance to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore areas. Is…
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Thanks for the responses!
Thanks to many of you for responding to my first message "Survivors Where Are You". I would like to continue with this discussion group and learn as many things as possible. Stats are never as important as talking with real people with positive thoughts and concerns. Thanks, talk to you all again, Barbara
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core biopsy fears
Hi! I had a lumpectomy 2 yrs. ago. Recently, ultrasound detected a non-palpable mass (.88cm) in same breast near orig. site. Scheduled to have core biopsy with ultrasound guidance this Monday, 16th. I am already suffering from chronic pain in that breast due to the lumpectomy 2 yrs. ago and am very worried about whether I…
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anti depressants...a question
Anyone taking anti depressants. Dr. recommended Celexa, but after reading possible side effects not sure if I want to start. Any feedback would be helpful.
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Some prayers are needed today
Good morning ladies, Up early this morning anticipating my liver biopsy today. Can't believe after BC in January and LC in April that I would have to go through more tests. Please send prayers and positive thoughts today for positive results from the biopsy. Thanks for your continued support and good wishes. I hope you're…
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Prayers Tomorrow
Please keep my husband and me in your prayers tomorrow. I will be having surgery in the morning. It will last 4 - 6 hours. I hope to be home by Monday - however, it could be up to 7 days. My surgeon promised to get me out as quickly as possible as he wants to keep me away from the germs. Well, I better go. I still have a…
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And there off>>>>>>
HOWDY everyone ! Well I just wanted to stop bye and say hello to all. Tomorrow is Friday the 13th and my one MONTH anniversary of being a survivor. *jumps for joy-makes grimmance coz I hurt myself jumping to high LOL* I have been burning my candles at both ends over the last month, for it feels so good to NOT feel bad when…
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my mom
Hi all, My mom passed away the 31st of Aug.she was 85 yrs old and ready to go home with the LORD. She has a massive stroke. was in the Hosp. for 8 long days and nights, and I was by her side most of that time. I know she is pain free and at peace at last. oh but I miss her sooooo much. LOVE, HUGS AND PRAYERS-----Flo
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Survivors, where are you
I would love to talk to someone who has been through what I am experiencing. Six years ago I had level 1 breast cancer (lumpectomy & radiation). I thought I had it beat, until May of this year when I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to my brain. I have undergone surgery to remove most of the large tumor. I have…
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Clear Mammogram, Happy but Scared
Dear friends, My visit to the doctor yesterday gave me some hope although I must admit I have mixed feelings about it. My mammogram was clear (yea!) and he decided not to put me through any chemotherapy for the moment. I will be starting radiation and tamoxifen in the coming months, but sometimes wish I would have gotten…
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Ups and Downs
Hello All, I thank everyone for all the encouragement over the last couple of years, it sure has made a difference in my Quality of Life. You are part of the support that I have needed for so long and so grateful I found you all. I just wanted to write and hopefully give others hope for what may lie ahead. It has been 5.5…
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1 year anniversary of diagnosis
Hello Ladies, One year ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I want to take a moment to thank all of the wonderful woman on this site that helped me get through the toughest year of my life. Today, each and every one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am also praying for our nation as we remember this day.…
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THANK YOU !!!
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Tamoxifen for premenopausal woman?????
Hello ladies, Well as some of you know I have finished my chemo about a month and a half ago. I opted to not do radiation, even though I had a close margin ( my personal choice). Well now I am up to the point where tamoxifen comes in. I have heard a lot of bad things about it. So after finally having my body feel somewhat…
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Positive thinking
"Don't waste mental energy brooding over past events or worrying about the future. Live a day at a time and do a job at a time." Something to think about this day. Love to all, Tara
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Feeling conflicted
Hi everyone, My one year anniversary of being a survivor. Yea!!!!!!!!!!!I guess I needed to just type. With everything with 9-11, it reminds me that I was learning last year at this time 9/10 that I probably had a lump and it wasn't looking good for me. But instead of worrying overly about that, I watched the TV for days…
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NOT A DAY TO REMEMBER GLADY
DEAR SISTER'S LET US NOT ALL FORGET ALL THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES SO WE COULD LIVE. LET US TAKE A SPECIAL MINUTE OR TWO TOMORROW AND REFLECT ON YOUR OWN PERSONAL LIVES AND HOW 9-11-01 TOUCH EACH OF US/ I AM JUST PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN AND JUST LET THE FAMILIES WHO LOST LOVE ONES ON THAT DAY FINALLY FIND PEACE AND SMILE…
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Health Insurance
I am contacting this group because I am looking to help people. As many of you know when a person is diagnosed with cancer it is almost impossible to find health coverage. I am located in Arizona and represent a very large insurance group. Recently we came out with a discount health plan that does not have any preexisting…
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wheres a chat room?
Hi I keep looking in the chat room but noone is ever there. Is this the norm? are there other chat rooms that people know of? thanks
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Her 2 Positive
Is there a support group for this? My friend has breast cancer and she is one of the 25% of women that has this as well. She is looking for a support group of long term survivors that help her. Thanks
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What a life
Hello ladies. Haven't posted in a while. Just have been to upset. My wonderful life has gone crazy. They found 2 tumors in my lung and it has tool my insurance 3 weeks to decide if I can have a pet scan. Also they must think I am rich. They have decided to up my premims from 150.00 a month to almosr 400.00 a month. I am…