I'm also joining the Chemo Girls Club
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I was diagnosed with
I was diagnosed with Inflammatory breast cancer in July 2008. Luckily, I went to a Gyn who diagnosed it right away and sent me to his cousin who is a Breast Surgeon. With this type of cancer, they get you into treatment right away, there are no choices. I had 12 weekly rounds of Chemo (taxol), a masectomy, and 25 radiation treatments. I only had the 1 breast removed. My breast was also very swollen and sore, the chemo worked right away. After the first week, my breast was much better. I know there are some scary stories about Inflammatory Breast Cancer, but it is treatable. I feel really well now, so there is hope. I still see my oncogist every 8 weeks, and i have lab work done every month. I am glad you are getting into treatment right away. So, take a deep breath and take care of yourself. Good luck tommorrow and keep me posted on how you are doing.0 -
I am sorry for what you have
I am sorry for what you have had to deal with so far, but I'm glad that you have a renewed energy to face this head-on now. Please post and let us know how you do on Monday. You will get through this and feel better when all is done. I look at chemo as my "cleaning" to get rid of the cancer. Good luck! Pitt0 -
Alisa Lisa .. Welcome to the boardspitt said:I am sorry for what you have
I am sorry for what you have had to deal with so far, but I'm glad that you have a renewed energy to face this head-on now. Please post and let us know how you do on Monday. You will get through this and feel better when all is done. I look at chemo as my "cleaning" to get rid of the cancer. Good luck! Pitt
Like others before us - we are here for us, 24/7. It appears that your treatment, PICC and testing is moving forward quite quickly. Waiting is one of the hardest parts of any breast cancer diagnosis.
If you are overwhelmed, please take a tape recorder to each appointment or a good friend. Never be afraid to ask the same question again. Just a suggestion.
Please post and let us know how you are doing.
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Welcome!
Glad you are starting treatment right away - hope all goes well tomorrow - take care and keep us up to date
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Thanks to all who replied.DebbyM said:Good luck!
Good luck!
Thanks to all of you that took the time to reply. I am very glad to have found this site! I may have to do chemotherapy for a year. Maybe not. My doctor did say that the swelling and soreness should go away very quickly once I began treatment, and I am glad to have that confirmed by women who have "been there." Lisa.0
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