Re: Re: Hysterectomy

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One woman's story....> > >> >She developed a rash on her breast similar to that> > >> >of young mothers who are nursing.> > >> >> > >> >Because her mammogram had been clear, the Dr.> > >> >treated her with antibiotics for infections. After> > >> >two rounds and it continued to get worse her Dr.> > >> >sent her for another mammogram and this time> > >> >it showed a mass. A biopsy found a fast growing> > >> >malignancy; chemo was started in order to shrink> > >> >the growth; then mastectomy; then a full round of> > >> >chemo; then radiation. After about nine months of> > >> >intense treatment she was given a clean bill of health.> > >> >One year of living each day to its fullest-then it> > >> >returned to the liver area. She took four treatments> > >> >and decided that she wanted quality of life, not the> > >> >after effects of chemo. We had five great months> > >> >and she planned each detail of the final days.> > >> >> > >> >After just a few days of needing morphine, she> > >> >slipped away saying she had done what God had sent> > >> >her into the world to do and now it was her time to go.> > >> >I still have tears as I write, but our message would be-> > >> >like the one below-to be alert to any thing that is not> > >> >normal-and be persistent in getting help as soon as> > >> >possible.> > >> >* ita Bush> > >> >> > >> >Ladies, take note: This is a rare form of breast cancer,> > >> >and is on the outside of the breast, on the nipple and> > >> >aureola. It appeared as a rash which later became a> > >> >lesion with a crusty outer edge. I would not have ever> > >> >suspected it to be breast cancer but it was.> > >> >> > >> >My nipple never seemed any different to me, but the rash bothered> me> >so> >I> > >> >went to my doctor for that. Sometimes> > >> >it itched and was sore, but other than that it didn't> > >> >really bother me. It was just ugly and a nuisance, and> > >> >could not be cleared up with all the creams prescribed> > >> >by my doctor and dermatologist for the dermatitis on my> > >> >eyes just prior to this outbreak.> > >> >> > >> >They seemed a little concerned but did not warn me it> > >> >could be cancerous. Now I suspect there are not many> > >> >women out there who know a lesion or rash on the nipple> > >> >or aureola can be breast cancer.> > >> >> > >> >What are the symptoms? Mine started out as a single red> > >> >pimple on the aureola. One of the biggest problems with> > >> >Paget's disease of the nipple is that the symptoms appear> > >> >to be harmless. It is frequently thought to be a skin> > >> >inflammation or infection, leading to unfortunate> > >> >delays in detection and care.> > >> >> > >> >The symptoms include:> > >> >1. A persistent redness, oozing, and crusting of your> > >> >nipple causing it to itch and burn. (As I stated mine did> > >> >not itch or burn much, and had no oozing I was aware of,> > >> >but it did have a crust along the outer edge on one side).> > >> >> > >> >2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal. (Mine was> > >> >on the aureola area with a whitish thick looking area> > >> >in center of nipple).> > >> >> > >> >3. Usually only one nipple is affected.> > >> >> > >> >How is it diagnosed?> > >> >Your doctor will do a physical exam and should suggest> > >> >having a mammogram of both breasts done immediately> > >> >Even though the redness, oozing and crusting closely> > >> >resembles dermatitis(inflammation of the skin), your> > >> >doctor should suspect cancer if the sore is only on> > >> >one breast. Your doctor should order a biopsy of your> > >> >sore to confirm what is going on. They will take a> > >> >sample of your breast tissue in that area to test for> > >> >cancer. If the cancer is only in the nipple and not in> > >> >the breast, your doctor may recommend just removing> > >> >the nipple and surrounding tissue or suggest radiation> > >> >treatments. Had my doctor caught mine right away,> > >> >instead of flaking it off as dermatitis, perhaps they> > >> >could have saved my breast, and it wouldn't have gone> > >> >to my lymph nodes.> > >> >> > >> >This message should be taken seriously and passed> > >> >on to as many of your friends as possible; it could> > >> >save someone's life. My breast cancer has spread and metastasized> to> >my> > >> >bones after receiving mega doses of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of> > > >> >radiation> > >> >and taking> > >> >tamaxofin. If this had been diagnosed in the beginning> > >> >as breast cancer and treated right away, perhaps it> > >> >would not have spread...I did try to spread the word> > >> >through the Rosie O'Donnell show on breast cancer> > >> >awareness, but it failed to trigger importance enough> > >> >to announce on her show last year. This is sad as women> > >> >are not aware of Paget's disease. If by passing this> > >> >around on the e-mail, we can make others aware of it,> > >> >and its potential danger, we are helping women> > >> >everywhere.> > >> >> > >> >Please, if you can, take a moment to cut and paste this> > >> >information into an e-mail and share it with a friend.> > >> >It only takes a moment yet the results could save a life.> > >> >Louise Thorson> > >> > >

Re: Hysterectomy

Hi Deb, Jo, Barbara, Lori and all,I am home!! Had to stay the extra day because of vomiting but I got tocome home yesterday afternoon. I just can't handle the morphine, makesme sick every time even with the antinausea drugs. My doctor said therewas scar tissue everywhere so he had to take everything. At least Iwon't have any more problems with irregular bleeding and pain! Anyonehave any useful hints that doctor's never mention as far as recoverygoes? I am planning to move here in about 3 weeks and that is how longhe said I would have to take it easy. He was able to remove everythingthrough small incisions intravaginally so recovery should be easier. Iam not taking any pain meds as the pain really isn't that bad. Tylenolis strong enough to take the edge off. Hope everyone is ready for the little ghosts and goblins tonight! I amgoing to let my son handle that end of it! He went out on a hay ridewith his friends last night but I don't think he really enjoyed it. Hehates to get all dirty! Only time he doesn't mind getting dirty is whenhe is bike riding in the rain! Well, time to get back to a recliningposition. You guys take care, Debbie/DJ________________________________________________________________YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET!Juno now offers FREE Internet Access!Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit:http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

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Hi Deb, Lori here. I certainly said a lot of prayers for you and someone was

listening! I had a hyst also over 20 yrs ago. Back then they kept you for

7-10 days. I am sooo glad you are not in much pain. They say the vaginal one

is a little easier. I had mine the other way. The only advice I can give you

is probably what they told you in the hospital. Hug a pillow and cough. Even

for at least antother week. Also doon't let anyone tell you your sex drive

diminishes from a hyst. A total lie. My sex life increased after the husto.

KNowing you cant get pregnant and just enjoying sex. Mael docs try and tell

you that you will dry up.WRONG!! Just the opposite. I will continue praying

for you my friend until you are all better from this surgery.

Love LORI

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Have any useful hints that doctor's never mention as far as recovery

goes? I am planning to move here in about 3 weeks and that is how long

he said I would have to take it easy.

Hi DJ,

Welcome home Hun!

It is like the reformed smoker, the know it all. ME.

But, 3 wks! YIKES It is not nearly enough. If you were just to get around easy and that would be reasonable time frame. I ended up with adhesions Big time because Lifted and did too much, too soon. Please Debbie take it slow.

Sounds like a rough time, glad it is over. When you cough hold a pillow on your stomach tight.

That's all from the know it all, and No I am not a non smoker! LOL

Hugs and a pain free minute,

Deb

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