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...
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...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Doris---I agree with you completely! That is why I took a sick leave from the Salvation Army because everyone was acting like they knew better than my doctors. Why do people do that I have no clue but I hate it when they give remarks like you should be doing this by now or your doctor isn't being truthful with you since when did they have the degree to tell me what doctor say or who is right if you know what I mean. I am glad to be away from all of that in fact I may not go back I seem to be happier away from all the stress. don't listen to those ladies who think they know what is best for you keep listening to your doctor. Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 Doris---I agree with you completely! That is why I took a sick leave from the Salvation Army because everyone was acting like they knew better than my doctors. Why do people do that I have no clue but I hate it when they give remarks like you should be doing this by now or your doctor isn't being truthful with you since when did they have the degree to tell me what doctor say or who is right if you know what I mean. I am glad to be away from all of that in fact I may not go back I seem to be happier away from all the stress. don't listen to those ladies who think they know what is best for you keep listening to your doctor. Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 ,Lymphedema is a real issue. I developed it after about 4 1/2 years. Please go to this site and read about it. www.cancersupportivecare/lymphedema.html (cut and paste it to your browser. There is lots of good information. I will look for my information sheet the onco gave me. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 ,Lymphedema is a real issue. I developed it after about 4 1/2 years. Please go to this site and read about it. www.cancersupportivecare/lymphedema.html (cut and paste it to your browser. There is lots of good information. I will look for my information sheet the onco gave me. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 ,Lymphedema is a real issue. I developed it after about 4 1/2 years. Please go to this site and read about it. www.cancersupportivecare/lymphedema.html (cut and paste it to your browser. There is lots of good information. I will look for my information sheet the onco gave me. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 , Do NOT listen to this lady. If she has a computer tell her to go http://www.webmd.com I bet they would have plenty there for her read about it. 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 Re: nails > 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 , Do NOT listen to this lady. If she has a computer tell her to go http://www.webmd.com I bet they would have plenty there for her read about it. 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 Re: nails > 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 , Do NOT listen to this lady. If she has a computer tell her to go http://www.webmd.com I bet they would have plenty there for her read about it. 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 Re: nails > 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 , Also check out http://lymphnet.org for steps on preventing lymphedema. It is very serious and it's important to do everything you can to avoid it. Never let anyone intimidate you to take unnecessary risks. Many people, esp. those who did not have breast cancer and unfortunately even some doctors do not know about lymphedema. You must be vigilant yourself no matter what. Print out the information on lymphnet.org (Click on *What is lymphedema*) and educate them. I know ladies with lymphedema and many say it's worse in some ways than cancer and not curable, definitely not worth having if possible to avoid. Leila , Do NOT listen to this lady. If she has a computer tell her to go http://www.webmd.com I bet they would have plenty there for her read about it. 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 Re: nails > 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 listen to these women that have been through this....I have lymphedema in my L arm and it hurts all the time not bad but is swollen enough that my sleeves on my dresses and blouses are tight and loose on the other...if you start taking care of it now maybe it wont get too bad....but don't be lifting that heavy stuff....will scan the card I carry and see if I can send....Huggs and Prayers....hiyawaka@... wrote: ,Lymphedema is a real issue. I developed it after about 4 1/2 years. Please go to this site and read about it. www.cancersupportivecare/lymphedema.html (cut and paste it to your browser. There is lots of good information. I will look for my information sheet the onco gave me. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 listen to these women that have been through this....I have lymphedema in my L arm and it hurts all the time not bad but is swollen enough that my sleeves on my dresses and blouses are tight and loose on the other...if you start taking care of it now maybe it wont get too bad....but don't be lifting that heavy stuff....will scan the card I carry and see if I can send....Huggs and Prayers....hiyawaka@... wrote: ,Lymphedema is a real issue. I developed it after about 4 1/2 years. Please go to this site and read about it. www.cancersupportivecare/lymphedema.html (cut and paste it to your browser. There is lots of good information. I will look for my information sheet the onco gave me. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2004 Report Share Posted August 10, 2004 listen to these women that have been through this....I have lymphedema in my L arm and it hurts all the time not bad but is swollen enough that my sleeves on my dresses and blouses are tight and loose on the other...if you start taking care of it now maybe it wont get too bad....but don't be lifting that heavy stuff....will scan the card I carry and see if I can send....Huggs and Prayers....hiyawaka@... wrote: ,Lymphedema is a real issue. I developed it after about 4 1/2 years. Please go to this site and read about it. www.cancersupportivecare/lymphedema.html (cut and paste it to your browser. There is lots of good information. I will look for my information sheet the onco gave me. Jeana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 the card that I scanned is in klipkurl album wrote: 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 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 the card that I scanned is in klipkurl album wrote: 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 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 the card that I scanned is in klipkurl album wrote: 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 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I agree with you Doris....I posted the card that I carry at all times that tells a few things to take care of the arm this is from the American Cancer Society....my heart dr. told me it would be ok to take blood pressure on that arm and I showed him the card so it was never mentioned again....I also told my onc. what he said and they sent him lit on the why and what fors...Doris wrote: Don't listen to her. I was told not to lift heavy things and I trymy best to avoid doing any lifting. AND ask her when she got herdegree as a doctor since she knows more than yours does. Tell her youmight want to change to her and let her do your medical. I very muchdislike "know it alls" who try to tell me things that I know are nottrue. I try to "bite my tongue" and not respond sharply but sometimesthings 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.> > >> > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor> > > ADVERTISEMENT> > > > <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=12ct3e4k5/M=298184.5285298.6392945.300117> 6/D=grphealth/S=1705061621:HM/EXP=1092136588/A=2164330/R=0/SIG=11eamf8> g4/*http://www.netflix.com/Default?mqso=60183350> > > >> > >> > >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------> ------> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I agree with you Doris....I posted the card that I carry at all times that tells a few things to take care of the arm this is from the American Cancer Society....my heart dr. told me it would be ok to take blood pressure on that arm and I showed him the card so it was never mentioned again....I also told my onc. what he said and they sent him lit on the why and what fors...Doris wrote: Don't listen to her. I was told not to lift heavy things and I trymy best to avoid doing any lifting. AND ask her when she got herdegree as a doctor since she knows more than yours does. Tell her youmight want to change to her and let her do your medical. I very muchdislike "know it alls" who try to tell me things that I know are nottrue. I try to "bite my tongue" and not respond sharply but sometimesthings 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.> > >> > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor> > > ADVERTISEMENT> > > > <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=12ct3e4k5/M=298184.5285298.6392945.300117> 6/D=grphealth/S=1705061621:HM/EXP=1092136588/A=2164330/R=0/SIG=11eamf8> g4/*http://www.netflix.com/Default?mqso=60183350> > > >> > >> > >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------> ------> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I agree with you Doris....I posted the card that I carry at all times that tells a few things to take care of the arm this is from the American Cancer Society....my heart dr. told me it would be ok to take blood pressure on that arm and I showed him the card so it was never mentioned again....I also told my onc. what he said and they sent him lit on the why and what fors...Doris wrote: Don't listen to her. I was told not to lift heavy things and I trymy best to avoid doing any lifting. AND ask her when she got herdegree as a doctor since she knows more than yours does. Tell her youmight want to change to her and let her do your medical. I very muchdislike "know it alls" who try to tell me things that I know are nottrue. I try to "bite my tongue" and not respond sharply but sometimesthings 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.> > >> > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor> > > ADVERTISEMENT> > > > <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=12ct3e4k5/M=298184.5285298.6392945.300117> 6/D=grphealth/S=1705061621:HM/EXP=1092136588/A=2164330/R=0/SIG=11eamf8> g4/*http://www.netflix.com/Default?mqso=60183350> > > >> > >> > >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------> ------> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Thankyou , I did not know that you couldn't massage that side......I was told to massage my cord......now I'm confused. > > > > > 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 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Thankyou , I did not know that you couldn't massage that side......I was told to massage my cord......now I'm confused. > > > > > 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 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 that is for deep massages that you would get when getting a manicure or body massage....I lightly massage that arm hold it high and gently massage down and completely accross the heart....this gets the stale liquids from your arm...because the lymp nodes is what keeps the fluid moving and when you don't have those nodes any more the fluid just stays there and gets stale and you have to get it out and LIGHTLY massaging is the way to remove it and bring it to the other side so your good side can flush it out....this is what the lymphedema specialist trained me to do...hope this helps....good luck on your last chemo.... Angel Huggs and Prayers wrote: Thankyou , I did not know that you couldn't massage that side......I was told to massage my cord......now I'm confused.> > > > > 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 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 --- I agree with Doris too! Tell that person to go fly a kite. Untill she walks in your shoes she has no right to an opinion. Some people just have no compassion for others. In breastcancer2 , Briggs960@a... wrote: > Doris---I agree with you completely! That is why I took a sick leave from > the Salvation Army because everyone was acting like they knew better than my > doctors. Why do people do that I have no clue but I hate it when they give > remarks like you should be doing this by now or your doctor isn't being truthful > with you since when did they have the degree to tell me what doctor say or who > is right if you know what I mean. I am glad to be away from all of that in > fact I may not go back I seem to be happier away from all the stress. > > don't listen to those ladies who think they know what is best for > you keep listening to your doctor. > > Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 --- I agree with Doris too! Tell that person to go fly a kite. Untill she walks in your shoes she has no right to an opinion. Some people just have no compassion for others. In breastcancer2 , Briggs960@a... wrote: > Doris---I agree with you completely! That is why I took a sick leave from > the Salvation Army because everyone was acting like they knew better than my > doctors. Why do people do that I have no clue but I hate it when they give > remarks like you should be doing this by now or your doctor isn't being truthful > with you since when did they have the degree to tell me what doctor say or who > is right if you know what I mean. I am glad to be away from all of that in > fact I may not go back I seem to be happier away from all the stress. > > don't listen to those ladies who think they know what is best for > you keep listening to your doctor. > > Ronda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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