Sometimes I wonder if they KNOW what they are feeling. When I found my lump, I went to a gyne I had never seen before. Mine wasn't available and I wanted in right away. Anyway, she felt the side with...
There is no way I would let that lump stay in my body. I agree with you...how can they say if something is benign (neg), without a biopsy? I basically would demand that it be removed. Tell your doc...
eveie, I'm really sorry you were/are feeling so down. I know that feeling so well. I was so tired of smiling and portraying to my kids, my coworkers, my family that I was fine...and I wasn't. I was...
Sending thoughts and prayers to your daughter. Praying that it is B9. Cancer is the pitts. We just cannot rest. Cindy...
Oh my...plate with flies??? Is he a fisherman? At first I thought you meant the regular house flies and then realized you must have meant the flies they use to catch the fish. I thought it was...
I loved everything I got. I have to tell you the top two, though. My kids got me a beautiful wireless laptop and assessories (leather carrying case, wireless remote and a tray-like thing you put over...
For those of you interested in DIEP breast reconstruction. Our DIEP community just opened. There are four DIEP doctors on board, so far, to answer your questions about DIEP, SIEA and GAP...
That's great, Possitive! Thanks for letting us know how it went. Any others out there got your colonoscopies scheduled?...
What a touching story. I am really sorry for your loss. You MIL sounds like she was a wonderful, strong woman. I admire her strength and tenacity of purpose. I know you miss her and hurt so much, but...
Gail, I'm definitely with your gastroenterologist. Who wants to wait for symptoms? Your regular doc sounds really "off" to me with that statement. I am for preventive...not the wait til it gets there...
Good girl! And don't be afraid. Really, it is not that bad. Most people say the prep is the worse part because after 6pm you have to fast and drink the stuff that makes you "go". I didn't find that...
My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this most difficult time. May she rest in peace....
I was just reading in another forum about Farrah Faucet and the fact that she has late stage colon cancer. Being that it has been stated that bc and colon cancer have some correlation, this is a good...
Oh my! I got a call requesting me to be put on standby for deployment, for the hurricaine season, but I had to say no because I have taken over the care of my elderly mother and therefore couldn't...
I was there. I was sent down as part of a disaster assessment team. I took a lot of photos. You can view them at www.nolasociety.org/photos. There is one photo where a car is sitting on top of a...
I never changed my make up. I used the Physican's formula and Revlon and never had any problems....
Hi Leah. I think we all feel like that in the beginning. So lost, so alone, so in a fog...wondering how we will ever make it through everything. What I learned is to not look at the whole picture. If...
Hi Grams. I have all negative receptors, with bad prognosis. That was 4 years ago and so far so good. As you know, there is no further treatment for us, so I supplement and eat lo-carb. It has been...
Hi Luci. I am so sorry to hear of your tram flap troubles. It pains me whenever I read of stories like these. I try to let as many women as possible know that there is a newer reconstruction...
That truly is sad. I hear/read so much of these situations and the majority turned out to be not so good. If I were the MIL, I would insist on a biopsy. No lump belongs in the body. If the docs want...
That was pretty funny! When I read your subject line, I was wondering if you had eaten a lot of carrots. That happened to me. I ate a lot of carrots and when I would sweat, my white tee shirts had...
Hi gma. What builds the breast is the fat that is removed. If a woman has a skin-sparing mastectomy, the breast is opened, the breast tissue is removed and then the fat is taken from the tummy and...
I'm one of the ladies that had the DIEP. There are two types of tram flaps...the pedicle tram, where all of the rectus abdominus muscle is dissected from the abdomen, one side or two, and tunneled up...
Hi Chantry. I have to say that I am totally biased towards diep, due to all of the research that I did, prior to making a decision. I did have a bilateral DIEP and my breasts are beautiful. I just...
Hi Randi. I was scared to death, too, so I know how you feel. Don't look at the whole picture. Just take it treatment by treatment and it will be over before you know it. Take a look at:...
Paula Young has some very nice, inexpensive wigs. Go to: www.paulayoung.com Best to you....
I've used it a few times, 2 & 3 years ago. They get back to you really quick. You will have an answer in your email, within 48 hours and they will also post the answer to your question, on the...
I don't take them, but I have read of them and intend to purchase them, when my current supply of a different kind runs out. I understand it is the best to take....
Wow. First of all, sending hugs your way (((((Mia))))), because your really, really need them. Second, I wanted to say that you evidently did a wonderful job in nurturing her and preparing her for...
Rita. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God speed....
Hi Ellen. Take a deep, deep breath, dear. I know how frightning this can be. Canceritis (every, ache, pain, bruise is cancer, to us) really sucks. I have had this problem, more than once. Do you have...
Skyy, the injection of the dye is painful. Just grit and hold your breath and you get through it. Once the injection is over, you don't feel anything. Don't be alarmed if your urine is blue, for a...
Kitty, it is called "Brachytherapy". I call it "dose dense" rads. I Knew about it, prior to having rads, two years ago, but my rad onc didn't do it. It was really new. I almost chose not to have...
It may help Newbies in making a decision in their treatment or it may answer some questions. Just thought I would pass it along. Hope it helps. Blessings....
Hi Tammy. So sorry you have to deal with this. I certainly know your fear. Prior to chemo, I was scared to death. As I made my way to the chemo room, I felt like I was walking to the electric chair....
Down's children are so very precious. Sending prayers that any resultant complications are nil to minimum. Blessings....
Hi Nancyjo. So sorry you have to go through this. As I am sure you are finding, these are a wonderful group of kind, caring and knowledgable women. I guess you can read all about me in the roll call...
I truly admire her for what she has done. She has brought to the forefront just what my "True Faces" web page was trying to say. Just like I wrote, "It needs to be in the face." She has shown the...
Hi Mary K. My bc motto is "Knowledge Is Power". I strive to learn all that I can learn and in doing so, I try to pass on what I can. I am glad that anything I may have posted was helpful. Blessings....
I'm sure you will do fine. The two diep docs that I know of at John Hopkins are Dr. Chang and another doc, whose name starts with an "N"...I can never remember it. If you go to John Hopkin's website,...
He was my PS....
I had bilateral skin-sparing mastectomies, prophylactic on the left. I didn't have to go back for followups, but I went back for stage 2. That's were you get your nipples and lipo of abdomen and...
I live in California and flew in from here. I have PPO insurance coverage, so I get to choose my docs....
Hi BMarie. I had diep. As gma stated, you can go to my website www.truefacesofbreastcancer.org/diep.htm and find info on diep regarding things to evaluate, when seeking a Plastic Surgeon. There is...
Jenny, that is truly wonderful!!! I am so happy for you. Wishing you many continued blessings. Take care of you Cindy...
Hon, you will never be alone. We all know exactly what you are going through. We have all been where you are, right now. We understand your fear. Your post broke my heart. Take a deep breath and calm...
Hi Frayda. I am so, so sorry to hear that your mom has ov ca. She has been through so much. I am sending good thoughts and strong prayers, her way. Blessings. Cindy...
Hi. My hair came out on day 19 (AC). I didn't want a buzz cut, so I just waited. A few days prior, my scalp got sore to the touch. A couple days before, my hair felt funny when I washed it...like...
Hi Christina. Under the Woman's Cancer Act of 1998, insurance companies are required to pay for mastectomy and reconstruction, to include surgery on the other breast to make it symmetrical to the...
Sending giant (((((((((((hugs))))))))), thoughts and prayers to all of those precious ladies. Cindy...