Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

[Guest guest]

I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17. The

lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and lymph

node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x 2

cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I will be

seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results. In the

meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a tendency to

dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack of

factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot of

testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group. I had a mastectomy May 24, 1990. I had infiltrating ductal

carcinoma, 2.5cm and one out of twenty threes nodes was bad. I had 6 months (12

treatments) of chemo, no radiation and no reconstruction.

I think most of us tend to think the worst. Once you learn all the facts and

know what lies ahead it will get easier. Feel free to ask any questions you may

have and we will do our best to answer them. I will keep you in my prayers.

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Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17. The

lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and lymph

node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x 2

cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I will be

seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results. In the

meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a tendency to

dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack of

factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot of

testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

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[Guest guest]

I was diagnosed in Feb 2006, eventually a mastectomy with triple negative (no

help from hormone or other treatment) and 10/12 nodes positive. Although I know

I'm Stage III (probably IIIc) I've always looked at my treatment, my options

as..... I'm either going to beat it or I'm not, but I'm certainly not going down

without a fight. I finished treatment 4 months ago and realize that the next 2

years are going to be rough but again, its not really in my hands, but God's. I

can look at the percentages, but haven't, basically because no one knows which

side of the percentages they are in. It's been hard for me this Christmas when I

was dwelling on whether or not I'd get another Christmas.... until I realized,

I'm here now. I could have not gotten THIS Christmas and I am blessed to be here

right now! Each day is a blessing whether we have bc or some other illness or NO

illness!!! Just take it one day at a time. Consider all your options, make your

own choices and then enjoy EACH AND EVERY DAY!

Barb

Michigan

Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17. The

lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and lymph

node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x 2

cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I will be

seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results. In the

meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a tendency to

dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack of

factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot of

testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I was diagnosed at 39 with bc. There are stages you'll live through

such as shock, oh no not me and many others. My best advice is to

work hard at keeping your attitude positive and taking things one step

at a time. Get all the information you can gather about bc and your

alternatives. There is life after bc.

My Mother had passed on from bc 20 years before my diagnosis, so I

naturally thought I would too. I had two young boys that I wouldn't

see grow up. So see we all think the worst at first. I had no node

involvement, but had a mastectomy. They didn't do bilaterals back in

'olden' times, even though I requested one. They told me the rules

were 'it just wasn't done if the second breast was healthy'. Then 3

1/2 years later it mirrored in the other breast and I had the other

mastectomy. I'm still here living my 22nd year. Again, there is life

after breast cancer!

Our blessings, prayers and positive thoughts are going out to all.

>

> I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17. The

> lump was found on a routine mammogram. I have a tendency to

> dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack of

> factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot of

> testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

>

[Guest guest]

I am stage 111 also and have made it over 4 yrs...had operation Memorial Day

2002 then lost my mom in Sept 2002 suddenly...what a year...but I went on...cant

believe it has been 4 yrs...and have 1 year to go on Arimidex out of the 5 yrs.

Betsy

Note: forwarded message attached.

[Guest guest]

What an amazing outlook!!! I, too, was diagnosed triple negative with 12/17

nodes positive. I have approached this " thing " with the same frame of mind.

Either I'll beat it or not. All my friends and family applaud my bravery,

however, I'm not sure anyone would feel differently than you and I, if put in

the same situation. I never NEVER look at the statistics. No piece of paper

can tell me when my time is up. Only God can make that decision. I pray

everyday to see the next but its been almost 2 years since my diagnosis and it

gets easier every day. I smile a lot more than cry these days. I'm ok today

and chances are, I'll be ok tomorrow. Just take it one day at a time.

Blessings to you all

Josie

Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17. The

lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and lymph

node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x 2

cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I will be

seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results. In the

meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a tendency to

dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack of

factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot of

testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

[Guest guest]

So great to hear from you ladies! The surgeon called with the

pathology report. 3 cm tumor, 7/10 lymph nodes positive, Stage

IIIa. I have an appointment with the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Jan.

11. I'm hoping for scans or some othe diagnostics before I meet with

them. I'm a lot more hopeful since I've heard from you! Thanks so

much!

>

> What an amazing outlook!!! I, too, was diagnosed triple negative

with 12/17 nodes positive. I have approached this " thing " with the

same frame of mind. Either I'll beat it or not. All my friends and

family applaud my bravery, however, I'm not sure anyone would feel

differently than you and I, if put in the same situation. I never

NEVER look at the statistics. No piece of paper can tell me when my

time is up. Only God can make that decision. I pray everyday to see

the next but its been almost 2 years since my diagnosis and it gets

easier every day. I smile a lot more than cry these days. I'm ok

today and chances are, I'll be ok tomorrow. Just take it one day at

a time.

>

> Blessings to you all

> Josie

> Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

>

> I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17.

The

> lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and

lymph

> node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x

2

> cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

> removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I

will be

> seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results.

In the

> meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a

tendency to

> dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack

of

> factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot

of

> testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

>

>

[Guest guest]

Josie,

It's good to know it gets easier as there are days for me (especially this

Christmas) that are hard. I just pray I don't forget the lessons I've

learned.... like taking each day as a blessing, loving like this is the only day

and appreciating all those that love me.

Barb

Michigan

Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17. The

lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and lymph

node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x 2

cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I will be

seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results. In the

meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a tendency to

dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack of

factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot of

testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

[Guest guest]

If your treatment runs like many of us, there will be several tests before

treatment. I had the MUGA heart test, bone scan, PET scan and CT scan and who

knows what else I can't remember any more. It was interesting that I found out

the other day from my regular physician that the bone scan showed arthritis in

my knees, ankles and shoulder. I'm currently having a terrible problem with my

knees which my onc said was probably arthritis. He didn't drag out the bone

scan, but my regular physician did and said it looks like that is what it found.

So now I'm on to regular x-rays to see what they say. So sometimes those tests

not only help what you are going through now, but also what you don't know.

Keep us posted.

Barb

Michigan

Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

>

> I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17.

The

> lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and

lymph

> node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x

2

> cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

> removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I

will be

> seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results.

In the

> meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a

tendency to

> dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack

of

> factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot

of

> testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

>

>

[Guest guest]

hi barb,

just wondering when my journey started i had bone scan ect like u said, i do

not see my onc until march will i get another bone scan then, i am in tears with

the pain in my shoulders and knees and lower back?? I am torn as i do not like

the arimidex which i have been trying every other day, and i cannot go on to

some of the diets suggested on here, i just dont know some days what to do for

the best, ugh all the doctors are on holiday now , anyhow i can never contact

them by phone, thanks forlistening sandy in oz

Barb Roy blroy1@...> wrote:

If your treatment runs like many of us, there will be several tests before

treatment. I had the MUGA heart test, bone scan, PET scan and CT scan and who

knows what else I can't remember any more. It was interesting that I found out

the other day from my regular physician that the bone scan showed arthritis in

my knees, ankles and shoulder. I'm currently having a terrible problem with my

knees which my onc said was probably arthritis. He didn't drag out the bone

scan, but my regular physician did and said it looks like that is what it found.

So now I'm on to regular x-rays to see what they say. So sometimes those tests

not only help what you are going through now, but also what you don't know.

Keep us posted.

Barb

Michigan

Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

>

> I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17.

The

> lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and

lymph

> node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x

2

> cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

> removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I

will be

> seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results.

In the

> meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a

tendency to

> dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack

of

> factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot

of

> testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

>

>

[Guest guest]

barb - when I was first diagnosed, i felt weirdly empowered...but

that was before my surgery, my port and chemo...then came

chemo...A/C was remarkedly uneventful--except for

the " chemo " pause...I feel quite sad that my cycles ended this

way...then came taxotere---OMG!!! it absolutely flattened me; but I

learned about my limitations--an important lesson to learn...and

now, at the other end of the chemo-trip, I'm learning about my

strengths...

My son calls breast cancer " bullshit " - he says " this is just

bullshit, ma " (and I don't scold him for cursing )

I cherish my life, and I cherish my son...I cherish ddh (dear

departed husband) and miss him dearly...but I've learned through

this journey, that somehow, we'll meet again...(this coming from me,

who never goes to church, etc., etc....)

of course, I can be all wrong--but what's wonderful is that it

doesn't matter...I've learned that what I believe matters...(it took

being 45 and dx'ed with breast cancer to learn that )

anyway, will I forget what i've learned?---probably not, though I do

allow for momentary lapses...

barb - you won't forget what you've learned--this " bullshit " (in the

words of my son) is too visceral; too much of a rock hard reality to

ever allow us to " forget " the lessons that have come from it -

different for each of us...(unless we get a lobotomy ))

peace to us all

marisa

>

> Josie,

> It's good to know it gets easier as there are days for me

(especially this Christmas) that are hard. I just pray I don't

forget the lessons I've learned.... like taking each day as a

blessing, loving like this is the only day and appreciating all

those that love me.

>

> Barb

> Michigan

>

> Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

>

> I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17.

The

> lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and

lymph

> node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x

2

> cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

> removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I

will be

> seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results.

In the

> meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a

tendency to

> dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the

lack of

> factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a

lot of

> testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've only had 1-3 month check up and no additional tests (other than blood test

for tumor markers) was ordered. I don't imagine another bone scan would be

ordered unless I started complaining of bone pain. Sounds like the Arimidex

might be causing you problems. I'd contact the Onc's office and let them know

about the pain you are in. The cancer center I use has a nurse coordinator for

each Onc and an on-call system after hours. Do your Drs have someone to look in

after their patients during the holidays? Sorry to hear you are in so much pain.

Barb

Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

>

> I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17.

The

> lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and

lymph

> node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x

2

> cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

> removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I

will be

> seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results.

In the

> meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a

tendency to

> dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack

of

> factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot

of

> testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

>

>

[Guest guest]

Marisa,

Cherish is the word...... (and I won't burst out in song, but you picked the

right words).

Thank you

Barb

Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

>

> I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17.

The

> lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and

lymph

> node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x

2

> cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

> removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I

will be

> seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results.

In the

> meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a

tendency to

> dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the

lack of

> factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a

lot of

> testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

>

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > Josie,

> > It's good to know it gets easier as there are days for me

> (especially this Christmas) that are hard. I just pray I don't

> forget the lessons I've learned.... like taking each day as a

> blessing, loving like this is the only day and appreciating all

> those that love me.

> >

> > Barb

> > Michigan

> >

> > Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

> >

> > I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov

17.

> The

> > lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and

> lymph

> > node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1

x

> 2

> > cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

> > removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I

> will be

> > seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results.

> In the

> > meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a

> tendency to

> > dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the

> lack of

> > factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a

> lot of

> > testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

> >

> >

Hey Marisa,

Thanks for the heads-up on those " Taxs " I'll be taking Taxol my last 4

cycles and my chemo nurse just said yesterday(Friday)that if you

breeze through the A/C, the TAXOL WILL LAY YOU OUT AND VICE VERSA.

WELL, IT LOOKS LIKE THAT WILL BE MY STORY...had my 2rd round of

A/C...I was up at 5am(my usual)I've downloaded a couple more pics for

site my photo album answered a couple of posts, took my neupogen shot

and other meds...going to the cleaners and check out a couple more

properties for my business, Drpo the meals of for the up-coming week

for the 2 facilities I manage...OMG Taxol is gonna kick my ____. This

is bullsh*t in the words of your son!

Keep you head up,

Sandy from Los Angeles

[Guest guest]

thanks for the reply,

all my onc said when i saw him last time was to try the tamo. so i did and

nearly had another heart attack, even my family doctors r not open until the 4th

jan. i do have the fibro which gives me the pain, but yeah had enough of the

armi, plus i take pandienforte which i think u call vidcon or something like

that as for morphine ect i cannot take that as i have adverse reactions to them.

this is what makes things hard my onc as he is on the medicare sytem travels

from hospital to hospital and no one is there over the next few mths, so

basically u have to just wait and u cannot contact them as they are all over the

city.plus all our specialits go on holiday now and eg if u have a heart attack

someone is on call maybe just an intern,

anyhow somehow i will get through, just having a really bad time, it will i

hope pass , sandy in oz

Barb Roy blroy1@...> wrote:

I've only had 1-3 month check up and no additional tests (other than blood

test for tumor markers) was ordered. I don't imagine another bone scan would be

ordered unless I started complaining of bone pain. Sounds like the Arimidex

might be causing you problems. I'd contact the Onc's office and let them know

about the pain you are in. The cancer center I use has a nurse coordinator for

each Onc and an on-call system after hours. Do your Drs have someone to look in

after their patients during the holidays? Sorry to hear you are in so much pain.

Barb

Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

>

> I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17.

The

> lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and

lymph

> node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x

2

> cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

> removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I

will be

> seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results.

In the

> meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a

tendency to

> dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack

of

> factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot

of

> testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sandy,

keep pushing.... if things get bad, I'd check into the ER and see what they have

to say.

Barb

Hi, eveyone! I'm new here!

>

> I'm 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer on Nov 17.

The

> lump was found on a routine mammogram. I had a lumpectomy and

lymph

> node dissection on 12/20. The tumor was infiltrating ductal. 1 x

2

> cm, ER negative, PR negative. The first 3 lymph nodes that were

> removed were positive, so the surgeon removed 10 or 11 more. I

will be

> seeing the surgeon tomorrow afternoon to get the final results.

In the

> meantime, I'm considering all the possibilities. I have a

tendency to

> dwell more on the worse outcomes than the good ones, but the lack

of

> factual information is making me uneasy. I know that I have a lot

of

> testing ahead as well as radiation and " maybe chemo " .

>

>