/community/emoticons/yeah.gif Hi everyone. I have been doing great with my rads. I only have about 11 more to go, then about 4 to 5 weeks of NOTHING and then Arimidex. This week is the only week I...
Thanks everyone for your input. Yes, Tammy, I'll let you know how it goes. I am really fair skinned, so I guess I'll expect some burning and peeling. I was given some gel to put on that I suppose I...
I've had 3 so far and have only 30 more to go!! They took all these measurements and marked me up in bright purple neon paint and then marked certain places with clear tape. Guess what? I am allergic...
Thanks for all of your comments. I did get a 2nd opinion and he felt the same. I will be closely monitored for the next few years. I thank you for your comments and now all I have to do is heal and...
I am so happy for you. I got the same good news. I have completed surgery and sentinel node and met with oncologist yesterday. Only rads and same type of drug you will be taking. I was dreading...
I went to see my Oncologist and Surgeon yesterday and this is what they told me. (I had 1.2 cm lobular and clear nodes).........they said that without anything, my chance of survival was 80%, but...
I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node on April 13th. Before I was put to sleep, they did do the small needles around the nipple, but I promise you, they did not hurt. I think they did 4 and they were...
Thanks Laurie.........this information helps a lot !!!!!!!!! My appointment is Monday afternoon, so I will let you know what he says. I want to do whatever is needed to keep the cancer from coming...
My surgeon was Dr. Richard White in Charlotte and I am meeting with him and his oncologist friend, a Dr. Fredricks (I think) on Monday. I want to be prepared. Has anyone had this test in the...
I can't believe you have written this!!!!!!!!!!! I had surgery on April 13th for ILC. I know I will have to take a cancer drug for 5 years and radiation for 6 weeks, but I am meeting with my...
Please tell Joy that I am praying for her and please let us know what happens. I will be praying for you too. Love, Janis...
What a bummer. I know you are so disappointed. It's been a week and 2 days since my surgery and I haven't even started rads yet, but I want to learn all I can about what to expect. Mine was 1.2 cm...
Well, today was my 2nd day back at work and I feel better. I was really tired yesterday. I had post op appointment today with my surgeon. He said the iinfiltrating lobular carcinoma was only 3.8...
Well, darn, I missed the PCS, rushing there in just a few minutes. Will someone be there to meet me? I'll be wearing pink sandals, a pink boa and carrying a pink bag. Seems like I'm missing...
Jan....so sorry to hear of your new diagnosis. You could not have picked a better place to come to learn so much or have better friends. I only found out about this place in March and have been...
My surgery was Wednesday and I feel I am doing fine. They took out a very deep piece and I also had the sentinal lobe and it was not bad at all. Of course I have peed blue for the past few days...and...
You are definitely in my thoughts. I just had surgery this past Wednesday, so my 5 years are just starting..........I know everyting will be fine for you. You are in my thoughts. Hugs, Janis...
So glad you are home and I know you are too. Rest and take it easy, you have been through a lot. Hugs...........Janis...
I saw this Sunday night and e-mailed the Director. It was about 11:45........when I went to work Monday morning I had an answer from her !!!!!!!!! Great site........
I live in Monroe, NC......(near Charlotte) It is 11:24 PM right now and I have to get up at 4:00 A.M. and leave by 5:00 to get there at 6:00, but I am feeling a little anxious......oh well, I'm sure...
Hi Girls....... Well, I am going for my surgery tomorrow. I have Invasive Lobular found by accident in the lumpectomy I had back in March. Not really worried......what they saw was 1.2 CM, but think...
All I'm gonna say is.....I am Carolina made and Carolina bred and when I die I'll be Carolina dead.............We are number 1 !!!!!!!! Just had to rub that in girls........ Hugs to all, Janis...
I am so sorry. You will be in my prayers. Love and hugs......Janis...
I am having an MRI on a new type of machine. My Surgeon just called it a Breast MRI Machine.......there are only 2 in Charlotte. He said it is like a table with 2 holes cut out for your breasts and...
I had a massive heart attack 8 years ago this month. I had a blood clot on the main artery in the front, but because I recognized what was happening, I got to the hospital within 15 minutes of the...
I looked at it, but didn't find anything very interesting. Seems like this is a place for healthcare professionals. I think there are better sites around. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif ...
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Thanks Sara. It's just something I had never thought about. Janis...
I was wondering, is there any special type of clothing I need after surgery? I think they will be putting a special bra on me when I go home, but any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Janis...
So you can see Dolly, that biopsies can be done differently, but honestly, they really don't hurt. The most I felt was maybe a little discomfort.......I think it was because I was so scared and...
I had a needle biopsy and it was a piece of cake. They were very gentle. They give you a very little shot of xylocane and it feels like a little bee sting for a about 3 seconds.....They then go in...
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Well, I got the call I have been waiting on. My MRI is Tuesday, April 5th at 10:00 A.M., surgery is on Wednesday the 13th at 8:00 A.M., but have to be there at 6:00 A.M., and already have a post op...
Thanks everyone so much........Mia, thank you for being so frank and telling me what to expect. You can't imagine what this means to me. I talked to the Surgeon's assistant today and asked her all of...
The Surgeons review committee dont' emtt until tomorrow evening, so I know he won't be calling me until Tuesday, But, his Breast Cancer Coordinator, Susan will be in and she gave me her private...
Thanks everyone for your support. I have stayed in all weekend until today......the first day of spring.....I went out to the grocery store and bought $138.00 worth of food, including 2 bottles of...
Thank you all for responding. I have decided to keep a journal abought all of this, maybe helping those going thur the same thingl I am definitely having big surgery........even going under my arm. I...
I am 57 (until May), live in North Carolina, divorced with adult daughter who lives in D.C. Never thought I would be here, but had bad mammogram in January and had surgery on 3/9/05. They thought I...