Hello, it's my first time on this board...

sharonrtr
sharonrtr Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
My name is Sharon and I'm a three year survivor. I was dx at 38 with invasive ductal bc. I had 6 months of chemo and then a bilateral mastectomy with tram-flap reconstruction. I volunteer at my local ACS as a Reach to Recovery volunteer coordinator and heard about this Network. I know first hand how comforting a group like this can be. I thought I'd drop in to say hello and wish everyone well in their journey.

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  • chemoqueen1
    chemoqueen1 Member Posts: 50
    #2
    Welcome aboard ! I am 41 dx with invasive ductal carcinoma Feb 03. Just started chemo, I will have 6 cyles of taxotere and cyboplatin along with Herceptin. I was node neg and opted for lumpectomy, but was Her2+ so Chemo was recommended to prevent any spread or reoccurance. Look forward to chating with you. Congratulation on 3 years C free!
  • DeeNY711
    DeeNY711 Member Posts: 476 Member
    #3
    Hi, Sharon! I also had bilateral mastectomy Feb 20 and just finished 3 months of Adriamycin/ Cytoxan. In 3 weeks I start the last 3 months of chemo with taxol, so I'm half done. It is so great that you are now a Reach to Recovery volunteer. ACS's Look Good/Feel Better program made such an enormous difference for me that I'm certain ACS volunteers cannot even imagine how much their efforts mean to someone lost in the fog of initial terror. A million blessings to you! Love, Denise
  • bunnie
    bunnie Member Posts: 233
    #4
    hi welcome too the goup.Congratulaions on being three years cancer free.I had a mastecomyin Jan.finished chemo at the end of apirl.At this time i have choesen not to do Reconstructive but who knows what the future holds i may change my mind in a few year and have it.All be glad when i can say that iam one year free of cancer that will be the most exciting thing i think.hope to see you in the chat room.bunnie (amy)
  • rascal
    rascal Member Posts: 2
    #5
    Hello my name is Marilyn Stade I had breast cancer 13rs ago and a new cancer came back in February of this year. I'm taking chemo and I did loose my hair this time and when I started loosing it I got scared and called Mom and she said it is the chemo. My treatments make me very sick is there any thing my dr. can do to lesson the side effects of nausea.
    Marilyn
  • JKAlley
    JKAlley Member Posts: 84
    #6
    rascal said:

    Hello my name is Marilyn Stade I had breast cancer 13rs ago and a new cancer came back in February of this year. I'm taking chemo and I did loose my hair this time and when I started loosing it I got scared and called Mom and she said it is the chemo. My treatments make me very sick is there any thing my dr. can do to lesson the side effects of nausea.
    Marilyn

    Rascal, YES there is something the dr can give you for nausea, and it can work, they should have offered it to you right up front. Sharon, welcome and congrats on 3 yrs free. I can't wait to say that. I'm right smack in the middle of chemo (which is the same as Denise's) and still have radiation and 52 wks worth of herceptin to go. Bless you for your volunteer work, people like you make our lives much brighter. Do visit the chat room sometime.
  • mc2001
    mc2001 Member Posts: 343
    #7
    rascal said:

    Hello my name is Marilyn Stade I had breast cancer 13rs ago and a new cancer came back in February of this year. I'm taking chemo and I did loose my hair this time and when I started loosing it I got scared and called Mom and she said it is the chemo. My treatments make me very sick is there any thing my dr. can do to lesson the side effects of nausea.
    Marilyn

    Hi Marilyn,
    My name is Michael and I am a leukemia survivor. I just want to say that I am sorry to hear that you are very nauseous and your Dr is not doing anything about it, however this is a common problem. THere are medicines out there that can certainly help with the nausea. Some medicines that I took are: Zofran, Marinol, Ativan, Benadryl, and Kytril. Maybe you can mention these medicines to your doctor. Take care and God bless.
  • bullfrog13
    bullfrog13 Member Posts: 213
    #8
    Dear Sharon, Welcome, I am also a REACH volunteer. I am also about to go to more training on may 30th at our local ACS office. When this training is complete i'll be able to teach classes on breast health and awareness. CAnt wait. Nice to meet you -come join our chat room!
    hugs your way
    jerilynfrog13@yahoo.com

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