new here, just need to talk

Hi, glad you found this site, I am sure it will be of great help. You are not alone. Yes all this information is overwhelming and everything is happening so fast. Doc's don't give you to much time to think do they? Well, when your tubes are out you will feel better and once you know what kind of treatment you will have, things will fall into place. I am a 2x survivor of BC, had mastectomy, chemo 1998, reconstruction 1999, Lumpectomy, radiation and chemo again 2002. Just finished last October. If you have any questions at all, feel free to e-mail me at
charmin@froggernet.com
or you can reach me here. I hope you will remain positive and have a quick recovery. I wish you well. (((hugs))emmi

Hi TJRoze, I am a 29 year old breast cancer survivor, diagnosed at age 28. I am considered a chronic care patient, and will be for the next 4 1/2 years, as I am on Tamoxifen daily and also receive monthly injections of zolodex (all methods to minimize the influence of estrogen). Anyhow, I see this is all quite recent for you so please email with any questions or if you just need a little extra support.
Rachel (rcheech@hotmail.com)

Hi, I am new to this site, but not Breast cancer. I am now 41, but have had breast cancer 3 times since the age of 28. all of the information that they give you is alittle overwhelming, but take notes and ask questions. Chemotherapy sucks, as does radiation, but the latter is not so bad. Try to have a positive attitude, although that is a tough one it does help. I am now as flat as a board, which is a alittle unnerving, but atleast I am still here to tell you so. The days of treatment seems unending, but you will get through them. If you have chemotherapy, to avoid mouth sores, everyday, chew on vitamin E capsules. 4 or 5 of them this will coat your mouth, helping to prevent sores ( I know, have never had one.) As far as fatigue that you may feel, try to rest when you can, but don't stop doing the things that you've always done. If you need to talk, I'll be there, I had a great support system in my family and friends. Try to find humor in the little things, laughter is a wonderfull thing. If you are going to lose you hair, go for a wig now so that the wig people can see what you look like now and match it as close as possible. thanks for letting me talk with you, write anytime. Any questions, I've been there, done that....

Dear TJRose, Welcome to the club. I was DX in June of 01 with stage 3 invasive lobular bc. I have had treatments, surgery, reconstruction, and radiation. It is a scary time, but stay strong. Once you get the drains out, you will start to feel a little more normal. The waiting part is the worst. I will pray that all goes well. It is alot to take in, take a deep breath and focus right now on getting better from the surgery. everything moved fast for me too. Like a whirlwind. I pray that your results from surgery are good and that your treatment plan won't be as intensive as mine was. Remember, take one day at a time. God bless sandy

sassysally said:

Hi, I am new to this site, but not Breast cancer. I am now 41, but have had breast cancer 3 times since the age of 28. all of the information that they give you is alittle overwhelming, but take notes and ask questions. Chemotherapy sucks, as does radiation, but the latter is not so bad. Try to have a positive attitude, although that is a tough one it does help. I am now as flat as a board, which is a alittle unnerving, but atleast I am still here to tell you so. The days of treatment seems unending, but you will get through them. If you have chemotherapy, to avoid mouth sores, everyday, chew on vitamin E capsules. 4 or 5 of them this will coat your mouth, helping to prevent sores ( I know, have never had one.) As far as fatigue that you may feel, try to rest when you can, but don't stop doing the things that you've always done. If you need to talk, I'll be there, I had a great support system in my family and friends. Try to find humor in the little things, laughter is a wonderfull thing. If you are going to lose you hair, go for a wig now so that the wig people can see what you look like now and match it as close as possible. thanks for letting me talk with you, write anytime. Any questions, I've been there, done that....

Dear Sassy
Ive been there two times. I'd like to chat or IM with you one of the days if you have the time.
jerilynfrog13@yahoo.com

Hi,
Welcome. I was diagnosed in April 2002 and have just finished treatments. One piece of advise I have is to take someone with you, if you can, to your appointments. They throw so much information at you, and you are in a state of shock, that having someone with you to take notes helps alot. I know for myself, I had missed much of what the doctor told me because I was still thinking about the previous thing. Having my husband there to take notes and ask questions was a blessing. I hope you have someone that can do that for you. Keep us posted, and you are in my prayers. Cheryl

Just finished chemo in Dec. 02 Had hysterectomy, mastectomy and six cycles of chemo in about seven months time. Stay strong and keep a positive attitude. Everything will be fine. By the way, I was dx with Stagell breast cancer.