Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 > > I was just wondering what were the ages of all the ladies with breast > cancer and what treatment have you had and how did it make you feel.. > I am 59 years old and I am just starting this journey. I have had surgery and have an appointment with an oncologist on Monday the 7th of August. in Denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I was 44 at the time. That was 16 yrs ago. I had CMF and had no problems at all. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com ages I was just wondering what were the ages of all the ladies with breast cancer and what treatment have you had and how did it make you feel.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/407 - Release Date: 8/3/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I’m 48 – 47 when diagnosed. I received 4 treatments of a/c…the onc wanted me (after the 3rd) to take two more or 4 of Taxol, but I declined. I felt I had the option because my lymph nodes were negative and I received an excellent path report after the mastectomy…my onc was agreeable. I had a hard time with the a/c, but not as hard as some people. It got worse with each one. I didn’t get over the nausea from the last one for 6 weeks. No radiation, but I’m on hormone therapy (Arimidex) for 5 years. ages I was just wondering what were the ages of all the ladies with breast cancer and what treatment have you had and how did it make you feel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 60 diagnosed in January, Stage 2, mastectomy in March node negative. Declined A/C chemo and am currently on Arimidex. Her 2 status recently established as positive. Second opinion A/C chemo followed by Herceptin and Aromatase inhibitor. Will not do the A/C chemo as it is only 4% affective in estrogen positive BC. Also have congestive heart failure in the family which can be an issue with both A/C and Herceptin The onc will not allow herceptin without A/C. Am seriously considering no further treatment as I am node negative and the Arimidex is adversly affecting my quality of life in quite an intollerable way. After a lot of research figure the odds would still be in my favor. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 29 @ diagnosis, weekly chemo(8 weeks so far 16 to go), feel pretty near normal, just a little exta tired the day after > > I was just wondering what were the ages of all the ladies with breast > cancer and what treatment have you had and how did it make you feel.. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 HI, I'm 40 yrs old, and I've had 3 of 4 a/c chemo treatments. And they made me feel pretty tired and very very very constipated. --- siggyt2000 wrote: > I was just wondering what were the ages of all the > ladies with breast > cancer and what treatment have you had and how did > it make you feel.. > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Hi, I am 54; Stage 1; 1.5 cm tumor' radiation 30; and on Arimidex. I felt scared at first but now I know I will fight this. Sharon C. siggyt2000 wrote: I was just wondering what were the ages of all the ladies with breast cancer and what treatment have you had and how did it make you feel.. SHARON COLEY DIRECTOR OF SALES DOUBLETREE HOTEL 888 MONTEBELLO BLVD. ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Hi Siggy, I was 55 when I had masectomy, chemo and radiation in that order all within 9 months. Now I'm on Arimidex 2nd year. Still tire easily. Glad I'm in good hands. God bless you. Lol, Aurelia siggyt2000 wrote: I was just wondering what were the ages of all the ladies with breast cancer and what treatment have you had and how did it make you feel.. --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 I was 33- 6 rounds of ac (1994) reoccurrence in 1996 - 56 rounds of rads - another reoccurrence in 2001, 6 months of taxatere and herceptin, then 4 months of gemzar. Then was put on arimidex and was on that for 2 and half yrs. Another bout came along in 2005. I was put on gemzar and something else I can't remember right now for 6 months then 6 week break put back on gemzar for 2 months taken off because of side effects. Put on xeloda pills, 2500mg x14 days, 7 days off and repeat. That is what I am currently on now. I am 45 yrs old now. I have survived this and divorce. I have remarried my soul mate who I met over the Internet. I am living life to its fullest as best I can. Hugs and prayers from carol in n. Michigan -- Re: ages HI, I'm 40 yrs old, and I've had 3 of 4 a/c chemo treatments. And they made me feel pretty tired and very very very constipated. --- siggyt2000 wrote: > I was just wondering what were the ages of all the > ladies with breast > cancer and what treatment have you had and how did > it make you feel.. > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Was 51 at the time I had mammogram and found out I had breast cancer. and was working at the time.....Had mast. operation on Memorial Day Week-end 2002 and then my mom passed away suddenly in Sept 2002...went on without her support and finished Chemo on Veterans Day 2003 and Radiation on Valentines Day 2003...all holidays...Started Tamoxifin in December 2002 and then switched to Arimidex in October 2003...Found my boyfriend on the interned in July 2002 and he came to Delaware from North Carolina December 2002...I was working at the time and it was hard because I took a week off from work when I had chemo...Lucky the new Cancer Center was just up the street from where I worked and it was easy to on lunch hour for my radiation. In Sept 2004 I retired after 32 yrs 7 months at the same job and then moved to North Carolina in December 2004...so boyfriend could be close to his dad...he grew up in North Carolina...It was hard for me because I lived in Delaware all my life....In March of this year boyfriends dad passed away health problems and we both miss going to his house to visit him... Life does go on and I am a 4 year survivor...Just found out that a friend of mine from Delaware just lost a daughter last week from Cancer and she was around the same age as me. she just turned 55 and I turned 55 last December....My aunt lost a daughter to cancer last October...and she has gone on with her life...They are now both with the Lord... Betsy (North Carolina) Note: forwarded message attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Was 51 at the time I had mammogram and found out I had breast cancer. and was working at the time.....Had mast. operation on Memorial Day Week-end 2002 and then my mom passed away suddenly in Sept 2002...went on without her support and finished Chemo on Veterans Day 2003 and Radiation on Valentines Day 2003...all holidays...Started Tamoxifin in December 2002 and then switched to Arimidex in October 2003...Found my boyfriend on the interned in July 2002 and he came to Delaware from North Carolina December 2002...I was working at the time and it was hard because I took a week off from work when I had chemo...Lucky the new Cancer Center was just up the street from where I worked and it was easy to on lunch hour for my radiation. In Sept 2004 I retired after 32 yrs 7 months at the same job and then moved to North Carolina in December 2004...so boyfriend could be close to his dad...he grew up in North Carolina...It was hard for me because I lived in Delaware all my life....In March of this year boyfriends dad passed away health problems and we both miss going to his house to visit him... Life does go on and I am a 4 year survivor...Just found out that a friend of mine from Delaware just lost a daughter last week from Cancer and she was around the same age as me. she just turned 55 and I turned 55 last December....My aunt lost a daughter to cancer last October...and she has gone on with her life...They are now both with the Lord... Betsy (North Carolina) Note: forwarded message attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 wow .. I hope that I can say the same one day.. I am just starting my fight. thank for your encouraging words.... god bless.. Carol wrote: I was 33- 6 rounds of ac (1994) reoccurrence in 1996 - 56 rounds of rads - another reoccurrence in 2001, 6 months of taxatere and herceptin, then 4 months of gemzar. Then was put on arimidex and was on that for 2 and half yrs. Another bout came along in 2005. I was put on gemzar and something else I can't remember right now for 6 months then 6 week break put back on gemzar for 2 months taken off because of side effects. Put on xeloda pills, 2500mg x14 days, 7 days off and repeat. That is what I am currently on now. I am 45 yrs old now. I have survived this and divorce. I have remarried my soul mate who I met over the Internet. I am living life to its fullest as best I can. Hugs and prayers from carol in n. Michigan -- Re: ages HI, I'm 40 yrs old, and I've had 3 of 4 a/c chemo treatments. And they made me feel pretty tired and very very very constipated. --- siggyt2000 wrote: > I was just wondering what were the ages of all the > ladies with breast > cancer and what treatment have you had and how did > it make you feel.. > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Hi Siggy - I was 46 at diagnosis; had bilateral mastectomies 6/3/04 with 23 lymphs removed (6 positive); dose-dense A/C every other week for (4); Taxol every other week for (4); 33 radiation treatments; Tamoxifen since 1/05, which I will be switching to Arimidex or Femara as I've started Lupron injections to shut down my ovaries two months ago. I also have weekly Herceptin infusions since January '06 until January '07. Whew!! And you know what Siggy? I'm still here!! = ) XOXO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thanks It just seem like I am going to go through so much and my children are going to suffer for it... let me ask you my grandmother has been a cancer survive 23 yrs now. she keeps telling me not to cook just to stay in bed. I really don't have any family here so I have to cook besides it is something I love to do. It helps relive the stress.. so tell me what did you do to make yourself feel better... --- ssist@... wrote: > Hi Siggy - > > I was 46 at diagnosis; had bilateral mastectomies > 6/3/04 with 23 lymphs > removed (6 positive); dose-dense A/C every other > week for (4); Taxol every other > week for (4); 33 radiation treatments; Tamoxifen > since 1/05, which I will be > switching to Arimidex or Femara as I've started > Lupron injections to shut down > my ovaries two months ago. I also have weekly > Herceptin infusions since > January '06 until January '07. Whew!! > > And you know what Siggy? I'm still here!! = ) > > XOXO > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thanks It just seem like I am going to go through so much and my children are going to suffer for it... let me ask you my grandmother has been a cancer survive 23 yrs now. she keeps telling me not to cook just to stay in bed. I really don't have any family here so I have to cook besides it is something I love to do. It helps relive the stress.. so tell me what did you do to make yourself feel better... --- ssist@... wrote: > Hi Siggy - > > I was 46 at diagnosis; had bilateral mastectomies > 6/3/04 with 23 lymphs > removed (6 positive); dose-dense A/C every other > week for (4); Taxol every other > week for (4); 33 radiation treatments; Tamoxifen > since 1/05, which I will be > switching to Arimidex or Femara as I've started > Lupron injections to shut down > my ovaries two months ago. I also have weekly > Herceptin infusions since > January '06 until January '07. Whew!! > > And you know what Siggy? I'm still here!! = ) > > XOXO > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I have had bc twice. The first time I was 33. Had lumpectomy, axillary gland removed and nodes came back pos. Did chemo with internal radiation, and external rad. Lost every stitch of hair on my body. The second time I was 47. Went ahead and had bilateral mastectomy w/reconstruction. No radiation, just Aromisin for the next couple or few years. No positive nodes this time. Caught it early. No family history of BC. I am the first. Doing some physical therapy to keep everything moving good. I was still pretty young the first time w/bc. I had just had a baby had a teenager. and kept working full time when I wasn't off a day here or there for chemo. My first rounds of chemo put me in the hospital. After that I just went to the onc. office. I did feel bad after every treatment. I think I had a treatment every three weeks I can't remember now. I seemed to bounce back pretty good then. This time around I haven't bounced back as well. The procedure I chose for reconstruction has really taken a toll on me. Four surgeries in the last year and a half have been tough. I still have two teenagers at home. I chose to take time off from work this time around. Do a little physical therapy. Fortunately, I have been blessed. I have wonderful support at home. Everything is getting better everyday though. Theresa T. siggyt2000 wrote: I was just wondering what were the ages of all the ladies with breast cancer and what treatment have you had and how did it make you feel.. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I have had bc twice. The first time I was 33. Had lumpectomy, axillary gland removed and nodes came back pos. Did chemo with internal radiation, and external rad. Lost every stitch of hair on my body. The second time I was 47. Went ahead and had bilateral mastectomy w/reconstruction. No radiation, just Aromisin for the next couple or few years. No positive nodes this time. Caught it early. No family history of BC. I am the first. Doing some physical therapy to keep everything moving good. I was still pretty young the first time w/bc. I had just had a baby had a teenager. and kept working full time when I wasn't off a day here or there for chemo. My first rounds of chemo put me in the hospital. After that I just went to the onc. office. I did feel bad after every treatment. I think I had a treatment every three weeks I can't remember now. I seemed to bounce back pretty good then. This time around I haven't bounced back as well. The procedure I chose for reconstruction has really taken a toll on me. Four surgeries in the last year and a half have been tough. I still have two teenagers at home. I chose to take time off from work this time around. Do a little physical therapy. Fortunately, I have been blessed. I have wonderful support at home. Everything is getting better everyday though. Theresa T. siggyt2000 wrote: I was just wondering what were the ages of all the ladies with breast cancer and what treatment have you had and how did it make you feel.. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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