New here

November 15, 2002

Poly:

Thanks for your reply. I am scheduled for a pre-op appointment in a

week or two (unfortunately not with the Dr, but his nurse

practitioner). I intend to bring a written list of questions,

especially why he thinks D & C would be appropriate. He has been very

good about calling me with information and I expect that he will

call me before the hysteroscopy. I will certainly ask the questions

that you've suggested.

K

January 31, 2003

Tracey,

I am sympathetic to your story. I am a mom of two small children as

well. They were 2 and 4 when I was diag. last fall. Unfortunately,

I cannot contribute much clinically as I had a very fortunate

(extremely small non-agressive tumor) open and shut case. I'm sure

that whatever you are experiencing medically is highly treatable,

get a second opinion if your doctor is not responsive enough.

RE: emotions. I had a very difficult time managing my emotions in

the time between diag. and surgery - a 6 week wait. I thought about

dying and leaving the children and wondered if I would be in pain

watching them from above w/o a mommy. I was distracted and

sometimes unable to respond to their needs even though no one else

could while my spouse was working. Worry about them was my biggest

concern, I felt that I had lived long enough (I'm 37) but they were

still highly dependent and in need of me. I watched all the other

moms around me and envied their worry-free lives, different worries,

which Christmas present should I buy next? what should we have for

dinner? I didn't feel like anyone knew what I was going through,

simple tasks like groc. shopping with my kids seemed overwhelming

because I was in public with others who appeared normal.

I don't know if this helps any. I have great compassion for these

folks in their (what should be carefree) 20s who are on this site

experiencing cancer and treatment. At the same time, us parents

with small children have to be concerned about those who depend on

us, and put our needs second.

Six days after my Dec. surgery my mom was diagnosed with pancreatic

cancer and is now dying. In every respect, my recovery period was

over because then I had to mobilize to care for her and put on a

fake face for my kids that I was okay (I wasn't, I was on the floor

emotionally). Her cancer really put ours in perspective, there is

nothing that really works for pancreatic. Anyway, I'm rambling

here. Please feel free to email me about going through this as a

parent. Sorry I can't provide more info. on the clinical stuff.

Good luck, keep me posted.

Jill

> Hi there,

>

> I have been lurking here for a few days just deciding if I have

found the

> right place for me. I am a 34-year-old mommy of two wonderful

kids. Teddy

> is six years old and Isabelle is 8 months old. Here is my story.

>

> I felt a lump in my throat shortly after having Isabelle. To be

honest, I

> thought I was growing an Adam's Apple. I have a disease called

Polycystic

> Ovarian Syndrome, which makes you produce too much male hormone.

My doctor

> sent me to an endo who did a FNA. It came back inconclusive, at

which point

> the endo said if it were he, he wouldn't have the surgery done to

remove the

> Thyroid. The odds were in my favor. I decided to have the

Thyroid removed.

> The surgery was on September 3rd, 2002 (my babies 4 month

birthday..) When

> the surgeon got in there he discovered four lumps. All four were

malignant;

> one was over 4cm. They didn't feel at that time that there was

any lymph

> node involvement. The first pathology report suggested that they

were

> papillary/follicular mixed, with hurthle cell qualities. The

oncologist

> that I had been referred to had the pathology repeated because he

didn't

> understand the hurthle cell comment. As it turned out my cancer

was mixed

> tall cell papillary and follicular, with some benign Hurthle

cells. The

> oncologist had never heard of this. Has anyone else?

>

> The scan showed that either I had lymph node involvement, or there

was a

> pretty good sized Thyroid portion left. I had radiation at the

hospital on

> October 26, 2002. I had to stay for two days until the radiation

degraded

> enough for me to go home. My dosage was 175 millicures. I wasn't

allowed

> to go near Izzy or Teddy for nearly two weeks between the scan

dose and the

> I-131.

>

> I have been having a lot of pain in my neck on the right hand side

for about

> a month now. It feels like a lymph node to me, but it isn't

particularly

> large or anything. I am so scared that the cancer is back and has

spread to

> there. I see the endo on Feb 3rd so she can take a look. Can

anyone offer

> any suggestions or advice on what I should be having her look

for? I

> sometimes feel like there is no one to talk to about this. I

don't want to

> worry my family any more than they already are. My hubby is

already scared

> out of his tree. How has everyone dealt with the feeling that

they are

> going to die and miss out on their children's lives?

>

> Sorry this is so long. I guess I just started typing and didn't

stop.

>

> Tracey

>

June 1, 2003

Welcome, ! You'll find a lot of support here. Jinx

new here

Hi,

I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. I am and am 23,

will be 24 on the 20th, and a Marine wife and mom of three. I have fifty

pounds

to lose and have since last July lost thirty, but gained back some of it and

can't seem to lose the 15 I gained back. So wanted to join for support and

help on losing it. We plan on having a fourth and getting pregnant when my

husband gets home. We live on Camp Pendleton where he is stationed when not

deployed.

2 paychecks until Demian is home

Proud Air Wing Wife

Married to Demian since 1999

Mom to Abbygayle (5/8/98)

Anastasia (5/25/00)

and Gage (10/12/01)

June 1, 2003

Hi !

Small world...my DH is in the Navy and we are stationed here in San

Diego, he is at Point Loma!!! Welcome to WLB, this is a wonderful

group for motivation and support! Hope to see more of you posting

soon, take care!

Sharon

June 2, 2003

Hi Catalina,

Welcome to WLB! I think this is one of the best support groups on

the web for weight loss/lifestyle change. Its like a big family

here, full of support and advice! I look forward to hearing more

from you as you continue your journey with us...congrats on the

weight loss so far!

Sharon

June 2, 2003

Hi Catalina,

Welcome to WLB! I think this is one of the best support groups on

the web for weight loss/lifestyle change. Its like a big family

here, full of support and advice! I look forward to hearing more

from you as you continue your journey with us...congrats on the

weight loss so far!

Sharon

June 2, 2003

Hi Catalina,

Welcome to WLB! I think this is one of the best support groups on

the web for weight loss/lifestyle change. Its like a big family

here, full of support and advice! I look forward to hearing more

from you as you continue your journey with us...congrats on the

weight loss so far!

Sharon

June 4, 2003

Welcome ,

I'm Gena, 38, married, mom of 2 girls and live in Alaska. You have

found a very active, friendly group. I suggest going back and reading

some old posts. There is great info and it helps you get to know us. I

hope to hear more from you.

Gena

> Hi,

> I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. I am and am

> 23,

> will be 24 on the 20th, and a Marine wife and mom of three. I have

> fifty pounds

> to lose and have since last July lost thirty, but gained back some of

> it and

> can't seem to lose the 15 I gained back. So wanted to join for

> support and

> help on losing it. We plan on having a fourth and getting pregnant

> when my

> husband gets home. We live on Camp Pendleton where he is stationed

> when not

> deployed.

June 5, 2003

In a message dated 6/4/2003 10:30:45 PM Pacific Standard Time,

auroragg@... writes:

> Welcome ,

> I'm Gena, 38, married, mom of 2 girls and live in Alaska. You have

> found a very active, friendly group. I suggest going back and reading

> some old posts. There is great info and it helps you get to know us. I

> hope to hear more from you.

Thank you for the welcome and I will do taht once I am better have been sick

with a kidney infection.

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2 paychecks until Demian is home

Proud Air Wing Wife

Married to Demian since 1999

Mom to Abbygayle (5/8/98)

Anastasia (5/25/00)

and Gage (10/12/01)

June 9, 2003

> ,

Sorry this reply is late. I am very behind on posts. Anyway, sorry

about the kidney infection. Hope you feel better soon.

Gena

> > Welcome ,

> > I'm Gena, 38, married, mom of 2 girls and live in Alaska. You have

> > found a very active, friendly group. I suggest going back and reading

> > some old posts. There is great info and it helps you get to know us.

> I

> > hope to hear more from you.

>

> Thank you for the welcome and I will do taht once I am better have

> been sick

> with a kidney infection.

>

June 9, 2003

> ,

Sorry this reply is late. I am very behind on posts. Anyway, sorry

about the kidney infection. Hope you feel better soon.

Gena

> > Welcome ,

> > I'm Gena, 38, married, mom of 2 girls and live in Alaska. You have

> > found a very active, friendly group. I suggest going back and reading

> > some old posts. There is great info and it helps you get to know us.

> I

> > hope to hear more from you.

>

> Thank you for the welcome and I will do taht once I am better have

> been sick

> with a kidney infection.

>

June 9, 2003

> ,

Sorry this reply is late. I am very behind on posts. Anyway, sorry

about the kidney infection. Hope you feel better soon.

Gena

> > Welcome ,

> > I'm Gena, 38, married, mom of 2 girls and live in Alaska. You have

> > found a very active, friendly group. I suggest going back and reading

> > some old posts. There is great info and it helps you get to know us.

> I

> > hope to hear more from you.

>

> Thank you for the welcome and I will do taht once I am better have

> been sick

> with a kidney infection.

>

January 9, 2004

Welcome Kristy! It's a terrific program, and it works. We are here for you.

Audrey

203/143/150

New Here

Hi Everyone!

My name is Kristy and I am a sahm to a 4 yr old and a 1 yr old

and live in NC. I just started Weight Watchers last Friday (just

doing it at home since mil gave me most of her old materials) I had

my first weigh-in today and lost 8 lbs! Woo-hoo-I have a long way to

go but it's a good start Hope to get to know you all better and

that we can offer each other support and encouragement on the road

to good health.

Kristy

January 10, 2004

Welcome Kristy )!!!!!!!!

Kristy wrote:

Hi Everyone!

My name is Kristy

Gymmie in Cali °Ü°

The difference between fat and fit is " I "

What you eat between Thanksgiving and Christmas isn't nearly as important as

what you eat between Christmas and Thanksgiving

January 6, 2006

Has anyone else experienced hair loss or anything similar to what I

have? This whole experience has been pretty scary and I am praying

my hair will stop falling out/grow back and I will start feeling

better. What about your thoughts on Cytomel?

Thanks!

Sunny

Alot of your symptoms are listed with hypothyroidism..

Cytomel is a T3 medication but as for thoughts on it it would depend

on your labwork and if the doctor tested Free T4 and Free T3..

Symptom wise you are still hypo, do you have any blood work to share?

And can you post what strength Synthroid you are on?

January 6, 2006

Has anyone else experienced hair loss or anything similar to what I

have? This whole experience has been pretty scary and I am praying

my hair will stop falling out/grow back and I will start feeling

better. What about your thoughts on Cytomel?

Thanks!

Sunny

Alot of your symptoms are listed with hypothyroidism..

Cytomel is a T3 medication but as for thoughts on it it would depend

on your labwork and if the doctor tested Free T4 and Free T3..

Symptom wise you are still hypo, do you have any blood work to share?

And can you post what strength Synthroid you are on?

February 6, 2006

Hi everyone. My name is Tara and I'm 26 years old. I have 4 kids ages

3,6,7, & 10. I'm married for right now. I found a lump a couple of weeks ago and

the

doctor checked it and he is having me do a mammogram this Friday. I won't know

the results for 3 weeks though because he wants to tell me in person. I am

scared to death and not sure what to do or where my life will go if it is. See

my

mom,grandma,and great grandma all on my moms side got breast cancer in their

late 20's. They all died at ages 34 and 35. If I do have it I want people I can

talk to to help me through it and give me advice. And maybe I could help with

some encouraging words for other people.Tara

February 7, 2006

I am feeling a lot better today. I went out with friends last night and

talked with them about it. I also told them stuff that you all have told me and

my

spirits are lifting slowly but surly. It maybe that I don't have it but will

be better prepared for the future. Who knows. You all and friends are opening

my eyes to the survival of cancer. Before I said if I do have it I won't have

any treatment at all because I didn't want to be sick in my last years. But I'm

getting a lot of information and there is hope now. There was someone on here

yesterday that was 15 1/2 years old and she made the tears flow. If you are

that strong then I know there is survival after cancer. Thank You, Tara

February 7, 2006

-Tara- There is definitely life after a diagnosis of Cancer. I'm

not saying there won't be bad days, because there will be.

Hopefully, you will not be diagnosised with cancer. But if you are,

take one day at a time. Do not become overwhelmed. There are a lot

of good informational sites on the web. Just GOOGLE Breast cancer.

Stay informed. Remember CANCER can only take as much of your daily

living as you let it. Just stand up and Kick its ugly butt.

Pert

-- In breastcancer2 , familyof6smith@... wrote:

>

> I am feeling a lot better today. I went out with friends last

night and

> talked with them about it. I also told them stuff that you all

have told me and my

> spirits are lifting slowly but surly. It maybe that I don't have

it but will

> be better prepared for the future. Who knows. You all and friends

are opening

> my eyes to the survival of cancer. Before I said if I do have it I

won't have

> any treatment at all because I didn't want to be sick in my last

years. But I'm

> getting a lot of information and there is hope now. There was

someone on here

> yesterday that was 15 1/2 years old and she made the tears flow.

If you are

> that strong then I know there is survival after cancer. Thank You,

Tara

>

February 7, 2006

Tara,

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I am feeling a lot better today. I went out with friends last night and talked with them about it. I also told them stuff that you all have told me and my spirits are lifting slowly but surly. It maybe that I don't have it but will be better prepared for the future. Who knows. You all and friends are opening my eyes to the survival of cancer. Before I said if I do have it I won't have any treatment at all because I didn't want to be sick in my last years. But I'm getting a lot of information and there is hope now. There was someone on here yesterday that was 15 1/2 years old and she made the tears flow. If you are that strong then I know there is survival after cancer. Thank You, Tara

April 13, 2006

Welcome Naomah to a wonderful group of women who will answer your questions and keep you as uplifted as possible.

You seem to have all your bases covered and I wish you blessings as well to keep you strong and adjust to these new feelings.

We all get weepy once and a while, and it just shows we're still human.

Blessings to you as well,

April 13, 2006

Welcome Naomah to a wonderful group of women who will answer your questions and keep you as uplifted as possible.

You seem to have all your bases covered and I wish you blessings as well to keep you strong and adjust to these new feelings.

We all get weepy once and a while, and it just shows we're still human.

Blessings to you as well,

April 13, 2006

I sent this yesterday and it hasn't come through so thought I'd resend it. Now they both will probably show up ...

New here

I have been reading the postings of the past week. Lots of good info and listening ears here it seems.

My name is Naomah. I am 52 and live in West Central GA about 15 miles from the AL line. I had a hysterectomy years ago so that is not an issue for me thank goodness.

My GP found my lump in December 2005 during a routine breast exam. It was 1.2 cm and deep in the right breast. It has been tender for some time, but I thought it was the fibroids and ignored it.

Had lumpectomy on March 7 with lymphnode removal. 6 of 14 were positive. I had a port put in early last week. One of my better ideas even though I have good veins in my left arm.

I had my first chemo last Thursday. I am getting AC for 4 times every 2 weeks and then 4 times of Taxol every 2 weeks for a total of 8 treatments over a 16 week period. Then it's on to radiation.

I had been being very "strong" until the night of my first treatment. Then I got real weepy. By Friday I was squalling my eyes out. I had had to go back for a Neulasta shot and had "thought" I'd just run a few errands along the way. What a mistake!

Ended up calling my GP and he upped my Zoloft from 50 mg to 100 mg and it has helped...or time has.

The first chemo was not as bad as I had been afraid of but not as good either. I was tired and my stomach felt "funny". I took Emend and it was not nausea, just not right. Had a SPLITTING headache for 4 days. Light and sound sensative and all. Today is the first day my stomach has even come close to feeling normal. I have been on Prevacid for some time, but seem to feel better without it a this time.

My taste buds have left. All is bland tasting. I tried rinsing my mouth with baking soda water and it helped. My gag reflex is over sensitive too so brushing my teeth is a challenge. Any one else had this?

My hair was real long and when my Dr. found the lump I had half cut off. Then after the surgery I had it cut short. Last week even shorter and next week my friend is going to shave it before my 2nd chemo. At least I'll be bald in the summer and not freeze. One friend bought me a wig and I wore it 1 day for fun. I most likely won't wear it much. Scarves and do rags are more comfy if anything. What is concerning my husband is that I LIKE this short hair

I have been so fortunate that my friends and family are being as supportive as they can be.

I do counted cross stitch and found that until today my concentration was not good enough. I'm still not doing my really fine stuff.

Tomorrow I go back to surgeon for check up and to Onc. for CBC. I adore my surgeon and so far the Onc. has been ok. The nurses at the infusion center are really nice...and one of them is named Darvon!

Many Blessings to you and yours,

Naomah

April 13, 2006