Re: Just found out I have breast cancer

June 17, 2006

You will find a lot of support here in this group. Make sure you take

someone with you to your first visit to the onc. Sometimes we are so

overwhelmed

that we do not hear everything they say. Someone else can take notes or be an

extra set of ears. I am sorry you are having to go through this, but we are

all here for you.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Ren

" A Desire to Inspire "

www.menpausewomentalk.com

June 17, 2006

You will find a lot of support here in this group. Make sure you take

someone with you to your first visit to the onc. Sometimes we are so

overwhelmed

that we do not hear everything they say. Someone else can take notes or be an

extra set of ears. I am sorry you are having to go through this, but we are

all here for you.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Ren

" A Desire to Inspire "

www.menpausewomentalk.com

June 17, 2006

>

> Hello,

>

> I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

> carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and

dicuss

> treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

> involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

> would appreciate it.

>

June 17, 2006

>

> Hello,

>

> I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

> carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and

dicuss

> treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

> involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

> would appreciate it.

>

June 17, 2006

>

> Hello,

>

> I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

> carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and

dicuss

> treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

> involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

> would appreciate it.

>

June 17, 2006

Welcome to the group. I had infiltrating ductal carcinoma, Stage II,

one bad lymph node out of 23. I had 6 mo of chemo, no radiation and no

reconstruction. That was back in May 1990 and so far I am doing fine.

Fear of the unknown is the worst. Once you find everything out and get

a treatment plan it will get better. I didn't get sick from my chemo.

Just a little nausea but there are lots of meds out there to help with

that. A lot more than when I had my surgery.

We are all here to help answer any questions you may have and give you

all the support you need. You will be in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

>

> Hello,

>

> I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

> carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and

dicuss

> treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

> involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

> would appreciate it.

>

June 17, 2006

Welcome to the group. I had infiltrating ductal carcinoma, Stage II,

one bad lymph node out of 23. I had 6 mo of chemo, no radiation and no

reconstruction. That was back in May 1990 and so far I am doing fine.

Fear of the unknown is the worst. Once you find everything out and get

a treatment plan it will get better. I didn't get sick from my chemo.

Just a little nausea but there are lots of meds out there to help with

that. A lot more than when I had my surgery.

We are all here to help answer any questions you may have and give you

all the support you need. You will be in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

>

> Hello,

>

> I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

> carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and

dicuss

> treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

> involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

> would appreciate it.

>

June 17, 2006

Welcome to the group. I had infiltrating ductal carcinoma, Stage II,

one bad lymph node out of 23. I had 6 mo of chemo, no radiation and no

reconstruction. That was back in May 1990 and so far I am doing fine.

Fear of the unknown is the worst. Once you find everything out and get

a treatment plan it will get better. I didn't get sick from my chemo.

Just a little nausea but there are lots of meds out there to help with

that. A lot more than when I had my surgery.

We are all here to help answer any questions you may have and give you

all the support you need. You will be in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

>

> Hello,

>

> I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

> carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and

dicuss

> treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

> involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

> would appreciate it.

>

June 17, 2006

thank you for the kind words. I appreciate your prayer

rendurall@... wrote: You will find a lot of support here in

this group. Make sure you take

someone with you to your first visit to the onc. Sometimes we are so overwhelmed

that we do not hear everything they say. Someone else can take notes or be an

extra set of ears. I am sorry you are having to go through this, but we are

all here for you.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Ren

" A Desire to Inspire "

www.menpausewomentalk.com

June 17, 2006

thank you for the kind words. I appreciate your prayer

rendurall@... wrote: You will find a lot of support here in

this group. Make sure you take

someone with you to your first visit to the onc. Sometimes we are so overwhelmed

that we do not hear everything they say. Someone else can take notes or be an

extra set of ears. I am sorry you are having to go through this, but we are

all here for you.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Ren

" A Desire to Inspire "

www.menpausewomentalk.com

June 17, 2006

thank you for the kind words. I appreciate your prayer

rendurall@... wrote: You will find a lot of support here in

this group. Make sure you take

someone with you to your first visit to the onc. Sometimes we are so overwhelmed

that we do not hear everything they say. Someone else can take notes or be an

extra set of ears. I am sorry you are having to go through this, but we are

all here for you.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Ren

" A Desire to Inspire "

www.menpausewomentalk.com

June 17, 2006

,

When you see the oncologist, be sure to find out the status of your

tumor regarding estrogen, progesterone and HER2nu. All of these

factors influence your treatment options. It is important for you to

do some research so you can be actively involved in your treatment. I

have found a lot of cookie cutter medicine involved in breast cancer

so have educated my self and am insisting on treatments that are

geared to my particular circumstances!

Ruth

>

> Hello,

>

> I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

> carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and dicuss

> treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

> involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

> would appreciate it.

>

June 17, 2006

,

When you see the oncologist, be sure to find out the status of your

tumor regarding estrogen, progesterone and HER2nu. All of these

factors influence your treatment options. It is important for you to

do some research so you can be actively involved in your treatment. I

have found a lot of cookie cutter medicine involved in breast cancer

so have educated my self and am insisting on treatments that are

geared to my particular circumstances!

Ruth

>

> Hello,

>

> I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

> carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and dicuss

> treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

> involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

> would appreciate it.

>

June 17, 2006

,

When you see the oncologist, be sure to find out the status of your

tumor regarding estrogen, progesterone and HER2nu. All of these

factors influence your treatment options. It is important for you to

do some research so you can be actively involved in your treatment. I

have found a lot of cookie cutter medicine involved in breast cancer

so have educated my self and am insisting on treatments that are

geared to my particular circumstances!

Ruth

>

> Hello,

>

> I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

> carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and dicuss

> treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

> involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

> would appreciate it.

>

June 17, 2006

I found out in May 2002 and had mast. on Memorial Day Week-end 4 yrs ago...Stage

3 ...had at least 4 nodes locally adavanced...not sure about the rest...could

not do reconstruction at the time..too many nodes affected...Had 8 treatments of

chemo and finished on Veterans Day Nov 11, 2002 and about 30 treatments of

Radiation and finished on Valentines Day Feb 14, 2003...Started in Dec 2002 with

Tamoxifin and then in Oct 2003 switched to Armidex...I was doing fine...have to

go in for a D & C on June 23rd. First chemo was a little sick...but the rest of

the chemo they control the meds and just had a stomach ache and ate tomato soup

all the time...When I had chemo on Monday I would stay out of work for the whole

week and then go back to work on the weeks with no chemo...had chemo every three

weeks...and Radiation was 5 days a week...

Betsy (NC)

Note: forwarded message attached.

June 17, 2006

Think I took Zofran 12 hours and Compazine as needed...

Betsy (NC)

Note: forwarded message attached.

June 17, 2006

When I found out I had cancer. they called me at work about 4:20pm and I was

getting ready to leave at 4:30pm..and told me to get to the drs office by 4:00

pm the next day...I started crying at work and living alone I had to deal with

it by myself...I called my mom because at the time she lived about 10 mins away

.. She and a friend of hers came with me to consultation. My mom was coming with

me when I had the chemo and taking notes for me...I had finished 4 treatments

and was going to have the 5th treatment on Monday and my mom passed away

suddenly on Sunday...then one of my moms friends from Church took me to chemo

treatments and two other ladies...I had 4 treatments left. They say you can

come by yourself but it is best to have someone there to drive you home.

My mom kind of helped me through because the ladies at work really did not

care...and I did not have many friends...With the lord and my boyfriend I met on

the computer and the help of some of the ladies from Church I made it through

the rest of my chemo and radiation. It was hard going to the rest of the chemo

treatments and my mom was not there with me..but she was there in spirit...

Betsy (NC)

Note: forwarded message attached.

June 18, 2006

,

I just found out I had BC May 8th. I also have ductal C and they

found it in my sentinel nodes. When they first told me I was by myself,

Wasn't expecting bad news ( had Hubby go back to work) How I made it home I

will never know cause I was really shook up. I think I was in shock for a

week,,,,but I wanted thing done and over with.so was on the phone a lot and

the internet.couldn't sleep or eat until I found out what ttreatment I was

going to have and when I could get started. I start my first Cemo this

coming Tues. Have 8 treatments of Cemo then raidiation..( don't know how

many of those yet) Then hormonal treatment for 5 yrs.

It sure helps to be in this group,,,,they will tell you anything you would

like to know,,,,even if it may sound stupid to ask,,,they will answer.My

parayers are with you,,,,

Steph

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From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]

On Behalf Of wsusan007

Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 7:43 AM

To: breastcancer2

Subject: Just found out I have breast cancer

Hello,

I am all new to this. I just found out I have stage 2 ductal

carcinoma. I have to go see the oncologist again next week and dicuss

treatment options. I am very scared, not knowing whats next and how

involved this may be. Anyone who can give me some insight /support I

would appreciate it.

June 18, 2006