1st time here , can use all the help I can get

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  • ladybug22
    ladybug22 Member Posts: 646
    #22
    stevie178
    just to let you know we are out there i was dx with ibc in aug 07. I had chemo, then a masectomy then radiation.I was then on herceptin every three weeks for a year . My onc told me this was the best way to treat i b c. i am clean now so hang in there take it day by day. just to let you know your wife needs you more that ever now she need to go get a wig soon the chemo will be soon and dont no if you ever make sense out of this but there will be more smiles hugs for you and your wife
  • Lynda53
    Lynda53 Member Posts: 210
    #23
    Hi Stevie, I too have IBC.
    Hi Stevie, I too have IBC. DO not accept that it is not bc. It is as said very invasive aggressive, and much of the treatments are the same.
    You are so supportive and that is so important.
    I have had 3 chemos, and now it must stop midway as I am allergic to the taxotere. At least it has shrunk the breast to a point where the suregery must be moved sooner.
    I am having heart ventricle issues whihc must be corrected before the mastectomy, so working on that has become the priority for a few weeks.
    Postive vibes and prayers to you and your wife. You will get thru this together.
  • ppurdin
    ppurdin Member Posts: 1,181 Member
    #24
    Welcome Stevie
    We are glad you joined the boards.Your wife is a very lucky women to have a caring husband.I have read on the boards where some men just walk out,because they don,t want to deal.That is sad for the women .Going through BC. we need all the understanding and love we can get.Its a hard battle that we can win.Good luck and we are here if you need us.Love and Prayers.(Pat).
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #25
    ppurdin said:

    Welcome Stevie
    We are glad you joined the boards.Your wife is a very lucky women to have a caring husband.I have read on the boards where some men just walk out,because they don,t want to deal.That is sad for the women .Going through BC. we need all the understanding and love we can get.Its a hard battle that we can win.Good luck and we are here if you need us.Love and Prayers.(Pat).

    Hi Steve
    Just wanted to welcome you and your wife. You're in good company here. Looks like so many others have given you good advice and I don't have much to add. I'm fairly new dxed and waiting for tumors to shrink so I can have surgery. Glad you're there for your wife, it means so much. Don't know if Stevie is your real name but I have a son named Steven about your age (around 44); and a grandson named Stephen. One is called Steve and the younger one Stevie, to keep them straight. My husband is great, but we both got the wind knocked out of us at first. He goes to every appt., test, whatever with me. We're both holding onto this roller coaster of a ride. And you both will too. Keep us posted. We're here for both of you.

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