Hi Bernadette,nice to see your post.I dont post much any more but i still read others.The new ladies on here are in good hands.My Breast friends helped me so much through my journey. Tammy...
Thank you all of my friends for your good info as allways. Tammy...
They dont do blood tests or anything but press on my armpits and check my scars and i feel i should at least have a blood test or scan sometime before my 5 year mark.What do you think ? Tammy...
Oh good,counting from my diagnosed date makes me closer to the 5 year mark.I want to have a pet scan at the 5 year mark just to kinda have some closure.Do you think its a good idea ? Tammy...
Hello my beautiful friends,i havent posted in a long time but i still read the posts.Its been 4 years since my diagnosis.can someone tell me,do i count the 5 year mark from my diagnosis date or from...
Thank You for sharing those possitive and uplifting words with us.Its been 3 years for me and each year is a celebration.Thank You for the encouragement. Tammy...
Sasha,tell your sister to ask God to carry her through this journey shes on and he will.God carried me through my breast cancer journey,he is so awsome.There is a light at the end of the tunnel.Your...
Thank you for the encouraging words.God is awsome. Tammy...
A JOURNAL REALLY HELPED ME WHEN I WAS GOING THROUGH CHEMO. Tammy...
Look at your screen name and " Have Faith" that everything will be alright.If something should come of these tests then your Faith will get you through it.This is a Great place to come for support.I...
Hi Bernadette,I had my gallbladder out a few months ago.The ultrasound didnt show problems with my gallbladder but i kept having pain so they did a Hiatus scan and that showed my Gallbladder not...
you have made the perfect choice because you made it.I was thinking about getting reconstruction with a free tummy tuck but i have been through so much i decided not too right now.But if i decide to...
I had a mastectomy on the left side(possitive lymph node)and they kept telling me that i was at high risk for cancer in the right side.I didnt want to take that chance so i had them remove the right...
Hi Eveie,I was on Tamoxifan and the Doctor changed me to Arimidex and now i have alot of body aches and sometimes my legs hurt so bad.Some people have different side effects.i think i felt better...
Thank You Tim for sharing your song.You are an inspiration.God Bless. Tammy...
Welcome Holley,this is the best bunch of ladies.They helped me so much as i was going through my breast cancer journey.And they still help whenever i need them.You will be in my prayers,stay...
Linda how are you doing with your journal?? Tammy...
Hi Ellen,do you have any bone pain with Arimidex? Tammy...
Hi Kathy,do you have bone pain with the Arimidex?I switched from Tamoxifan to Arimidex and i am having alot of weight gain and bone pain. Tammy...
Bernadette,Do you still have lung nodules?...
Thank You for the information,I will tell my Doctor that i want to see a Pulmonologist to be safe.After Breast cancer everything seems different even when i get a headache.I have Barrets Asophagus...
I was on Tamoxifan and my onc. switched me to Arimidex about a month ago and i am gaining weight fast.Have any of you noticed weight gain with Arimidex?? Tammy...
Hi Ladies,I just need to talk to someone about this.A Cat Scan i recently had showed a 3-4 millimeter(small)Lung Nodule.Doctor said he will check it again in1 year but i dont feel comfortable with...
Hi Sniper,I had a double Mastectomy.I had a choice for a Lumpectomy or Mastectomy and i chose Mastectomy and never regretted it.I hope the best for your wife.You sound like a very loving and caring...
I found the news cast online and I listened better to what she said.What she said was someone with Breast Cancer Matastisis eventually dies from it.Im so sorry for even posting on this.Please forgive...
DR. Susan Love was on Fox 40 news and what she said was very upsetting.Im sorry,I shouldnt have repeated what she said.We were talking about Elizabeth Edwards and i just thought about what DR. Love...
Hi Ladies,Last night on the news,Dr.Susan Love said everyone with Breast cancer will eventually Die from it.This really made me scared so we need to just put our trust in God and know that he will...
Linda, i will be looking for that journal in the book stores!!!! Tammy...
Welcome Linda,I think its a great idea to have your journal published.I wrote in a journal also on my journey and it became my best friend.whenever i didnt feel like talking i would get my journal...
Bernadette,i havent been on here for awhile and i just read your posts.Im glad everything went well.I had a double mastectomy and chose not to have reconstruction at this time.My insurance will pay...
Paula49.I am having the PH study test on friday and im hoping they put the capsule in my asophigas instead of the wire in my nose.I have Barretts and a large Hiatus Hernia,my spincter muscle is...
You Guys are Great!!! Can i join you,I will bring my sons Red Rider BB Gun.But with this chemo Brain I will probably forget the BB's and as Christmas Story say's "you'll shoot your eye out kid"!!!...
MK, your daughter is so blessed to have such a wonderful mom to help her through this.My prayers are with both of you.Stay possitive and keep the fight in you. Tammy...
Hi JoAnn,I have a new email address that i need to update.It is [email protected] Tammy...
I remember when you were thinking about doing this and now look at you, your doing it.I am so proud of you.You are showing that a survivor means life goes on and dont let nothing stand in your way of...
Bernadette,have you ever had a PH Study Test?I am having one done on Feb.9,they want to measure the acid.I guess they put this little micro chip in my asophagus for 24 Hrs. Tammy P.S. its good to...
Bernadette,I have been thinkng about you alot lately.Your in my prayers,stay possitive and let God carry you through everything you are going through. Your Survivor Friend, Tammy...
Anthi,I was hooked on fried eggs with mustard when i had chemo.You sound like a very strong lady.Your in my prayers. Tammy...
Thank You Danie,Yes this is the test im having.Have you had this test? Tammy...
I am having a PH study done Feb.9 is the test where they put the tube down the throat or the nose? Please comment, Tammy...
Pam,i had the same symptoms,went to the emergency room in pain,they thought it was my Gallbladder,the blood test was normal and the ultrasound was normal but my stomach hurt all the time so i had a...
HI BETH,After they numbed my throat and had me bite down on a mouth piece,they sneaked the sedative in my IV and thats the last thing i remember.If they sedate you(Twilight)then you wont even know...
Friendlygal,I have to try and stay relaxed.I had Breast Cancer,Chemo,Mastectomy and other surgeries all in one year(2006)The Barretts is precancerous and i also now have a large Hiatal Hernia.I have...
OH Bernadette I am so sorry to hear this.We are all here for you.Stay strong and possitive.Were with you all the way. Love,Prayers and Hugs Tammy...
I had one last month,and i was so scared also.But they put me to sleep and i didnt feel a thing.You can call your Doctor to see if you will be put to sleep(Twilight)They found that i have Barretts so...
llmac,get a prescription for pain meds just in case.My legs hurt me so bad,thank goodness its temporary. Tammy...
Sillylilly,I had chemo for Breast Cancer last year and thats when my acid reflux started.I dont think its a good idea for someone to go off their medication if they have had any acid reflux.the...
Stefanie.I like that little jingle,Thank You.Thank you everybody for your Awsome support. BERNADETTE are you out there? How are you doing? Tammy...
I had my ovaries removed and im on Tamoxifan and the hot flashes are CRAZY!! Tammy...
Thinking about you also! Tammy...