CT Scan of my brain

Oh Kari--I wish I had an
Oh Kari--I wish I had an answer for you. I'm sure someone here does.
I wanted to send you hugs as you handle yet another issue.
Sher

Another Test
I am sorry that thinking and worrying seems to be the norm after facing the Big C. I want you to know that I have survived 14 years after having one of the most aggressive forms of Breast Cancer at 36 and have watched many others SURVIVE with stage 4 when they should not be here. That said we are at higher RISK for Breast Cancer let alone a raft of other cancers that are closely linked to breast. One must live our life listening to our bodies and addressing the issues that come forth.
I have struggled with migrain headaches something I never had until treatments and medication. I have had a leg that litterally drags and causes me stumble and have been told menopause can cause this from two doctors. Now a couple more lumps to face and all I know is I am the miracle alive and breathing at all. It is hard not to worry and always wonder if it could be another bout but I have found life is worth more than always thinking about that. I didn't listen to the signs before, but now I am pushing for the quick diagnosis rather than settling for the doctors cyst thing that they had even said before. Our Soul not only speaks to us it also sings and dance, lololol
I was told about 7 years ago after struggling for the quality back in my life I was told it wasn't a good thing to get as many scans as there were out there. They too come with their own risk factors, everything has...
Human's are the one's that drive themselves crazy because we cannot still the space our thoughts travel. I thought cancer did a good job for me at simplifying life totally and allowing me to finally understand what I had control of and what I did not. Now I listen to the soul I tried to deny most of my life.
I hope your scan is clear and you can move forward one step at a time. I decided early on that I was going to come back from this finally find my passion. It isn't easy putting our lives back together and it never is as it was something that is hard to accept sometimes.
The simplisty of life is something I have learned to get lost in. After years of struggling with nerve disorders irritable bowl and arthritis along with other things I was able to paint and mud/tape drywall walking on stilts at 49 still. Life goes on and if we don't live it we miss it.
Good for you to stay after them and get the quality back you so deserve.
Hang in there...
Tara

I had one done. It was after
I had one done. It was after my hand started tremoring but the onc didn't think the cancer had gone to the brain or I'd have different symptoms. She sent me for the brain scan just to be sure. No cancer. Turns out I developed Parkinson's. Can't tell from a scan but that's what the neurologist said. Yes, breast cancer can get to the brain but it could be other things too. I hope your problem is something that can be cured. BTW I think I remember someone posting about their cancer went to the brain and they were able to cure it. Try not to worry.

Cindy54 said:

Hey Kari...yes breast can
Hey Kari...yes breast can spread to brain, but there can also be other causes of your problems. When I had the spinal cord tumor I had MRI's and CT's of my spine and my brain. I have neuropathy in both feet as a leftover. I also have to go in every year for CT's and MRI's of the brain and spine. It could just be that the meds have done something. Don't think the worst. I know every time I get a new pain or problem, I think the C-beast is coming back. But I still worry that my spine or brain will have a re-occurance. You could also just have a pinched nerve in your back or a disc problem. Those little nerves can wreak havoc in the strangest places. I wish you the best with this. Please let us know when you find out something. HUgs, Cindy

PS...I have the spinal tumor before any of the other cancers..

When my sister's cancer went to her brain....
The onc told her it's the easiest to treat, and sure enough, she had radiation directed at the tumors and they disappeared. Never came back as far as we know. I hope your test comes back clear, though. I'll be praying for you... Please let us know.

pinkkari09 said:

Thank you everyone!! Mar, My
Thank you everyone!! Mar, My scan is Tuesday morning and the doctor will give me the results that afternoon at 4 so at least I don't have to wait long. I'm praying for the best and it's in my heart that it's the neuropathy, I just read on chemocare.com that neuropathy can peak 3-5 months out from chemo, well I'm 3 months out so fingers crossed!!
Mountains of Love and Big Cyber Hugs,
~Kari

thinking of you and will be
thinking of you and will be praying for a clean esult. let us know. Hugs

sorry you have to wait
that seems to be the worst around here doesn't it? Waiting for results. All I can say is that chemo has so many side effects, and they sometimes take awhile before they present themselves, hopefully that is what is happening to you. Will be praying for you.
Please let us know as soon as you get your results.
Cat

natly15 said:

Kari I pray if anything, you
Kari I pray if anything, you are dealing with neuropathy. After one round of taxol I could barely walk. They put me on taxotere because my body just couldnt handle taxol. I know that yu know that "courage is fear that has said it's prayers". "If you pray why worry, if you worry why pray"! It's difficult not to worry, but worrying will not change anything.

That being said, I want to believe as you feel in your heart that this is neuropathy. Girl you had a lot of chemo and unfortunately the side effects really hit some of us harder than others. I'm praying for you. God be with you.

kari please keep us up to date
with your results. I am scheduled for a mri of my brain as well. I passed out twice in a 2 week span, and my family practioner wants to eliminate seizures. The chemo drugs can take a while to clear your system, and our bodies react differently. Hange in there and keep the faith.

Kari, I am praying for you.
Kari, I am praying for you. Keep us posted on the results of your test. We are all rooting for you. xoxoxo Lynn

carkris said:

I was thinking about this
I was thinking about this and as a result of my PN I have weakness. sometimes my leg esp the left one gives out,or the knee does. I am generally weaker in the hands and legs. Ireally noticed it in PT when my legs would shake. so hopefully it is weakness/strength issue.

Kari, we will all have you
Kari, we will all have you in our prayers on Tuesday, and will be watching for your post regarding the results. Try not to worry too much until you have this test done, and then you can take whatever steps necessary to remedy your symptoms. Because you are so recently out of treatment, you will find that neuropathy will pop up, go away, and pop up again, so maybe the symptoms you are having are just an after affect of the chemo. I am now one and a half years uot of chemo treatment, and only have residual neuropathy in my right foot (four small toes). Everything else has gone back to normal. Don't think the worst until it is diagnosed, and keep us posted. You are among friends who care, and we will all be waiting to hear. Good luck, and lots of hugs your way. Judy

best of luck
Prayers and good thoughts are coming your way. You have amazing strength and will handle whatever comes and we'll be here to celebrate and/or support you.

Hugs, El