Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Sharon the possibilitie of getting cut, or nicked while gettting a manicure is a big risk. Ask your Dr what he thinks, but I gave it up, myself. Good luck with your treatments. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Sharon the possibilitie of getting cut, or nicked while gettting a manicure is a big risk. Ask your Dr what he thinks, but I gave it up, myself. Good luck with your treatments. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Sharon, I think I would stay away from anything that could possibly cause you to get any infections. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: http://www.cancerclub.com nails > Hi guys: > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > for August 17th. > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > term, I guess I will. > > Sharon B. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Sharon, I think I would stay away from anything that could possibly cause you to get any infections. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: http://www.cancerclub.com nails > Hi guys: > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > for August 17th. > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > term, I guess I will. > > Sharon B. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Sharon, I think I would stay away from anything that could possibly cause you to get any infections. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at: http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html also check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at: http://www.cancerclub.com nails > Hi guys: > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > for August 17th. > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > term, I guess I will. > > Sharon B. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 If you're getting "minor cuts, etc." from your manicures, it might be time to change manicurists! If you don't want to do that, I'd stop altogether for the duration, more because of the lymphodema risk than infection risk. After nodes are removed, you need to avoid cuts, scrapes, burns, stings, and lifting anything over 5 pounds with that arm for the rest of your life. N. Sharon wrote: Hi guys: I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled for August 17th. Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short term, I guess I will. Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 If you're getting "minor cuts, etc." from your manicures, it might be time to change manicurists! If you don't want to do that, I'd stop altogether for the duration, more because of the lymphodema risk than infection risk. After nodes are removed, you need to avoid cuts, scrapes, burns, stings, and lifting anything over 5 pounds with that arm for the rest of your life. N. Sharon wrote: Hi guys: I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled for August 17th. Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short term, I guess I will. Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 If you're getting "minor cuts, etc." from your manicures, it might be time to change manicurists! If you don't want to do that, I'd stop altogether for the duration, more because of the lymphodema risk than infection risk. After nodes are removed, you need to avoid cuts, scrapes, burns, stings, and lifting anything over 5 pounds with that arm for the rest of your life. N. Sharon wrote: Hi guys: I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled for August 17th. Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short term, I guess I will. Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Good advice.....extra care has to be taken for that side FOR THE REST of your life....and if you continue to get manicures....make sure she only uses files and pushers for the cuticles....always have an antibacterial cream with you I carry one in my purse still good luck....Huggs Nalbandian wrote: If you're getting "minor cuts, etc." from your manicures, it might be time to change manicurists! If you don't want to do that, I'd stop altogether for the duration, more because of the lymphodema risk than infection risk. After nodes are removed, you need to avoid cuts, scrapes, burns, stings, and lifting anything over 5 pounds with that arm for the rest of your life. N.Sharon wrote: Hi guys:I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled for August 17th.Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures?I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short term, I guess I will.Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 Good advice.....extra care has to be taken for that side FOR THE REST of your life....and if you continue to get manicures....make sure she only uses files and pushers for the cuticles....always have an antibacterial cream with you I carry one in my purse still good luck....Huggs Nalbandian wrote: If you're getting "minor cuts, etc." from your manicures, it might be time to change manicurists! If you don't want to do that, I'd stop altogether for the duration, more because of the lymphodema risk than infection risk. After nodes are removed, you need to avoid cuts, scrapes, burns, stings, and lifting anything over 5 pounds with that arm for the rest of your life. N.Sharon wrote: Hi guys:I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled for August 17th.Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures?I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short term, I guess I will.Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 --- I never have worn these. But my friend Sue at work does. She had uertine cancer and went thru chemo. The a few months later thay found a tumor on her uretha, They did another surgery and she had chemo and rads. She kept her nails up and never had a problem. But her sister- inlaw had BC and had chemo and rads and she had to have her's taken off. They became very infected. If it were me I wouldn't tke the chance. In breastcancer2 , " Sharon " <vapensant@a...> wrote: > Hi guys: > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > for August 17th. > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > term, I guess I will. > > Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 --- I never have worn these. But my friend Sue at work does. She had uertine cancer and went thru chemo. The a few months later thay found a tumor on her uretha, They did another surgery and she had chemo and rads. She kept her nails up and never had a problem. But her sister- inlaw had BC and had chemo and rads and she had to have her's taken off. They became very infected. If it were me I wouldn't tke the chance. In breastcancer2 , " Sharon " <vapensant@a...> wrote: > Hi guys: > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > for August 17th. > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > term, I guess I will. > > Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 --- I just read my post and I spelled Uterine wrong! My fingers went dancing! In breastcancer2 , " Yolanda " <lalasroom@a...> wrote: > --- I never have worn these. But my friend Sue at work does. She had > uertine cancer and went thru chemo. The a few months later thay found > a tumor on her uretha, They did another surgery and she had chemo and > rads. She kept her nails up and never had a problem. But her sister- > inlaw had BC and had chemo and rads and she had to have her's taken > off. They became very infected. If it were me I wouldn't tke the > chance. > > > In breastcancer2 , " Sharon " <vapensant@a...> wrote: > > Hi guys: > > > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out > of > > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the > doc > > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > > for August 17th. > > > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my > life > > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to > the > > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white > blood > > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not > be > > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk > of > > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or > if > > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > > term, I guess I will. > > > > Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 --- I just read my post and I spelled Uterine wrong! My fingers went dancing! In breastcancer2 , " Yolanda " <lalasroom@a...> wrote: > --- I never have worn these. But my friend Sue at work does. She had > uertine cancer and went thru chemo. The a few months later thay found > a tumor on her uretha, They did another surgery and she had chemo and > rads. She kept her nails up and never had a problem. But her sister- > inlaw had BC and had chemo and rads and she had to have her's taken > off. They became very infected. If it were me I wouldn't tke the > chance. > > > In breastcancer2 , " Sharon " <vapensant@a...> wrote: > > Hi guys: > > > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out > of > > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the > doc > > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > > for August 17th. > > > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my > life > > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to > the > > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white > blood > > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not > be > > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk > of > > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or > if > > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > > term, I guess I will. > > > > Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 --- I just read my post and I spelled Uterine wrong! My fingers went dancing! In breastcancer2 , " Yolanda " <lalasroom@a...> wrote: > --- I never have worn these. But my friend Sue at work does. She had > uertine cancer and went thru chemo. The a few months later thay found > a tumor on her uretha, They did another surgery and she had chemo and > rads. She kept her nails up and never had a problem. But her sister- > inlaw had BC and had chemo and rads and she had to have her's taken > off. They became very infected. If it were me I wouldn't tke the > chance. > > > In breastcancer2 , " Sharon " <vapensant@a...> wrote: > > Hi guys: > > > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out > of > > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the > doc > > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > > for August 17th. > > > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my > life > > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to > the > > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white > blood > > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not > be > > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk > of > > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or > if > > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > > term, I guess I will. > > > > Sharon B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I have to ask the girls at work to lift the chickens out of the coolroom. When I asked one lady if she would go get the chickens she sais that I should start working my arm and start lifting again as two ladies that she knows that have lymph nodes removed have never had any problems. I told her that I can't lift heavy things for the rest of my life and she virtually told me that it was a load of crap and that I should ask my surgeon again. I feel like I have to get a note from my Doctor just so that she believes me. > > > Hi guys: > > > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of > > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc > > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > > for August 17th. > > > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life > > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the > > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood > > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be > > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of > > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if > > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > > term, I guess I will. > > > > Sharon B. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I have to ask the girls at work to lift the chickens out of the coolroom. When I asked one lady if she would go get the chickens she sais that I should start working my arm and start lifting again as two ladies that she knows that have lymph nodes removed have never had any problems. I told her that I can't lift heavy things for the rest of my life and she virtually told me that it was a load of crap and that I should ask my surgeon again. I feel like I have to get a note from my Doctor just so that she believes me. > > > Hi guys: > > > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of > > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc > > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > > for August 17th. > > > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life > > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the > > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood > > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be > > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of > > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if > > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > > term, I guess I will. > > > > Sharon B. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 I have to ask the girls at work to lift the chickens out of the coolroom. When I asked one lady if she would go get the chickens she sais that I should start working my arm and start lifting again as two ladies that she knows that have lymph nodes removed have never had any problems. I told her that I can't lift heavy things for the rest of my life and she virtually told me that it was a load of crap and that I should ask my surgeon again. I feel like I have to get a note from my Doctor just so that she believes me. > > > Hi guys: > > > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes out of > > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor was > > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the doc > > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is scheduled > > for August 17th. > > > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my life > > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to the > > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they look > > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white blood > > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might not be > > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk of > > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or if > > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the short > > term, I guess I will. > > > > Sharon B. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 You should print off the list of no nos and give it to her. Tell her that you dont like it either, but lymphadema is no picnic. I know I have it occassionaly. Besides what an incrediblly rude woman she is. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 You should print off the list of no nos and give it to her. Tell her that you dont like it either, but lymphadema is no picnic. I know I have it occassionaly. Besides what an incrediblly rude woman she is. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 You should print off the list of no nos and give it to her. Tell her that you dont like it either, but lymphadema is no picnic. I know I have it occassionaly. Besides what an incrediblly rude woman she is. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Don't listen to her. I was told not to lift heavy things and I try my best to avoid doing any lifting. AND ask her when she got her degree as a doctor since she knows more than yours does. Tell her you might want to change to her and let her do your medical. I very much dislike " know it alls " who try to tell me things that I know are not true. I try to " bite my tongue " and not respond sharply but sometimes things just have to be said. Doris > > > > > Hi guys: > > > > > > I introduced myself about three weeks ago, but I've been away fomr > > > the board since then. First an update. I had my lumpectomy on July > > > 27th. The path report came back with 2 positive sentinal nodes > out of > > > three and one other positive node out of three. Also, the tumor > was > > > 2.1 cm and there was so much DCIS so close to the margin that the > doc > > > recommended that I go back for a mastectomy. Then, of course, the > > > chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. My next surgery is > scheduled > > > for August 17th. > > > > > > Ok, this may seem like a silly question, but I'm curious. All my > life > > > I've had horrible nails, so about 4 years ago I started going to > the > > > salon for fake nails. I go every two weeks and I love how they > look > > > and how they make me feel. It occurs to me that since my white > blood > > > cell count will undoubtedly go down during chemo that it might > not be > > > a great idea to continue to get my nails done because of the risk > of > > > infection from minor cuts etc. Does anyone know if that's true or > if > > > it's fine to continue to get my nails done? What about pedicures? > > > > > > I want to do whatever I can to help myself feel good and beautiful > > > during all of this, but if I have to give up my nails for the > short > > > term, I guess I will. > > > > > > Sharon B. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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