cream/removal of good breast?

[Guest guest]

Oh, I am not real aggressive when it comes to me and doctors. I guess I have to

get stronger is this department. I was thinking of asking my surgeon, as I feel

closer to him and trust him. My oncologist is nice, but I haven't gotten to

know him yet. I have a suture hanging out of the port area and it's real itchy.

I thought of calling my surgeon tomorrow about that and then asking him about

the cream. He promised me he would be there for me all along. He did two

surgeries on me and then my port installation and I had some complications so I

feel really attached to him. I wanted him to be my chemo doctor too, but he is

a surgeon..lol.

The only thing that bugs me about my surgeon and my husband, I wanted my other

breast removed and they both fight me on this. I don't think I would ever do

reconstructive surgery and would love the balanced look so I didn't have to wear

bras..hate them The claim that underwire bras cause cancer...well, not me,

never wore them really, maybe just a couple of times. Does anyone else feel

they wanted both breasts removed?

joanna

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nne

nne,

oh, I don't have depression these days. I struggled with it in my earlier

years but really don't get it any longer. Just a little now and then. I am just

afraid of it as I have a friend who just finished chemo and she went into major

depression. But they put her on some antidepressant meds and they are helping

her a lot. I don't get anxiety either, that's good, eh? Well, only a little when

it comes to needles. I asked my oncologist for some prescription cream that

helps numb the port area and he looked at me the other day like I was crazy. So

I said forget about it, I can do it. I read of this cream in a book and someone

else recommended it. When I left, I though, why couldn't he just give me the

cream prescription? Kind of bothers me, ya know. Oh well, me and needles...

Joanna

http://mosshill.blogs.com/

[Guest guest]

Joanna, I with you on having both breasts removed. My surgeon (who is a woman,

by the way) has no problem with that. I told her that at my age (53), I don't

need them anymore anyway. My husband is in total agreement. He says he wants

to grow old with me and sit on our front porch in white rocking chairs holding

hands. Besides, he also has back problems, and realizes that if I only have one

removed, then I'll be out-of-balance, and then we'll BOTH have the back

problems!

Lucinda

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Joanna,

If you feel closer to the surgeon then ask him. I loved both my surgeon and onc

but felt closer to the surgeon also.

If I had known back in 1990 what I know now I would have had both breast taken.

Not only for the worrying but I am large breasted and it would be so much easier

to go braless. We didn't have a computer at that time plus I didn't know of

anyone going through bc either. Its your body if thats what you want I would go

with it.

Hugs

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nne

nne,

oh, I don't have depression these days. I struggled with it in my earlier

years but really don't get it any longer. Just a little now and then. I am just

afraid of it as I have a friend who just finished chemo and she went into major

depression. But they put her on some antidepressant meds and they are helping

her a lot. I don't get anxiety either, that's good, eh? Well, only a little when

it comes to needles. I asked my oncologist for some prescription cream that

helps numb the port area and he looked at me the other day like I was crazy. So

I said forget about it, I can do it. I read of this cream in a book and someone

else recommended it. When I left, I though, why couldn't he just give me the

cream prescription? Kind of bothers me, ya know. Oh well, me and needles...

Joanna

http://mosshill.blogs.com/

[Guest guest]

I chose to have both breasts removed, partly because I didn't want

to be lopsided, partly because I fear recurrence I remember my aunt

having first one mastectomy and then another a few years later, and

I didn't think I could handle hearing 'you have breast cancer again'.

My surgeon was a little surprised that I would choose to have both

removed, but he supported my decision. I don't think he would have

brought the subject up himself, though.

And he asks about reconstruction every time I see him. I told him I

haven't made up my mind yet, but I'm 90% sure I don't want

reconstruction. I'm looking forward to spending this summer w/o a

bra.

>

> Oh, I am not real aggressive when it comes to me and doctors. I

guess I have to get stronger is this department. I was thinking of

asking my surgeon, as I feel closer to him and trust him. My

oncologist is nice, but I haven't gotten to know him yet. I have a

suture hanging out of the port area and it's real itchy. I thought

of calling my surgeon tomorrow about that and then asking him about

the cream. He promised me he would be there for me all along. He

did two surgeries on me and then my port installation and I had some

complications so I feel really attached to him. I wanted him to be

my chemo doctor too, but he is a surgeon..lol.

>

> The only thing that bugs me about my surgeon and my husband, I

wanted my other breast removed and they both fight me on this. I

don't think I would ever do reconstructive surgery and would love

the balanced look so I didn't have to wear bras..hate them The

claim that underwire bras cause cancer...well, not me, never wore

them really, maybe just a couple of times. Does anyone else feel

they wanted both breasts removed?

> joanna

> http://mosshill.blogs.com/

>

> nne

>

> nne,

> oh, I don't have depression these days. I struggled with it in

my earlier years but really don't get it any longer. Just a little

now and then. I am just afraid of it as I have a friend who just

finished chemo and she went into major depression. But they put her

on some antidepressant meds and they are helping her a lot. I don't

get anxiety either, that's good, eh? Well, only a little when it

comes to needles. I asked my oncologist for some prescription cream

that helps numb the port area and he looked at me the other day like

I was crazy. So I said forget about it, I can do it. I read of this

cream in a book and someone else recommended it. When I left, I

though, why couldn't he just give me the cream prescription? Kind of

bothers me, ya know. Oh well, me and needles...

> Joanna

> http://mosshill.blogs.com/

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lucinda, so nice to have the support. I did think having a women surgeon would

be better. I told my surgeon I would just find a new one to do it. He didn't

respond. I told my husband I would give it a year to really think about.

Winter time is fine, can cover up with scarves but come summer with the hot

weather, yuk!! Bless you husbands heart...love that.

joanna

http://mosshill.blogs.com/

Re: cream/removal of good breast?

Joanna, I with you on having both breasts removed. My surgeon (who is a woman,

by the way) has no problem with that. I told her that at my age (53), I don't

need them anymore anyway. My husband is in total agreement. He says he wants to

grow old with me and sit on our front porch in white rocking chairs holding

hands. Besides, he also has back problems, and realizes that if I only have one

removed, then I'll be out-of-balance, and then we'll BOTH have the back

problems!

Lucinda

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My vote would be that I would have had both removed when I had the first

mast, if the docs hadn't said it wasn't done to a healthy breast! You

must realize this was 22 years ago! Blessings, prayers and positive

thoughts to all.

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[Guest guest]

Me, no, not ever.

But that's a very personal issue.

Hugs

nne

nne,

oh, I don't have depression these days. I struggled with it in my earlier years

but really don't get it any longer. Just a little now and then. I am just afraid

of it as I have a friend who just finished chemo and she went into major

depression. But they put her on some antidepressant meds and they are helping

her a lot. I don't get anxiety either, that's good, eh? Well, only a little when

it comes to needles. I asked my oncologist for some prescription cream that

helps numb the port area and he looked at me the other day like I was crazy. So

I said forget about it, I can do it. I read of this cream in a book and someone

else recommended it. When I left, I though, why couldn't he just give me the

cream prescription? Kind of bothers me, ya know. Oh well, me and needles...

Joanna

http://mosshill. blogs.com/

[Guest guest]

Hi Jo

I can relate to the " unbalanced " feeling/look.. I had a left sided masectomy

but only wanted to take the other breast out of concern of the cancer

reoccurring. My surgeon, who I believe has the hands of God, recommended not

doing this as there was no cancer in my right breast, might never be, and if at

some point there is, there could be a cure by then. Kinda like the saying,

'don't fix it if it ain't broken " ..

However, I agree with , it is a pesonal opinion that you must reach on

your own. It's your body, your doctors or husband cannot make that decision,

only support it.

I did do reconstruction from the tram flap in my abdomen, and I chose that

because I needed the balance and did not want to live with the prosthesis..

again, my choice.

Best of luck with your decision...

Peace and Prayers,

Michele

Pinheiro denisempinheiro@...> wrote:

Me, no, not ever.

But that's a very personal issue.

Hugs

nne

nne,

oh, I don't have depression these days. I struggled with it in my earlier years

but really don't get it any longer. Just a little now and then. I am just afraid

of it as I have a friend who just finished chemo and she went into major

depression. But they put her on some antidepressant meds and they are helping

her a lot. I don't get anxiety either, that's good, eh? Well, only a little when

it comes to needles. I asked my oncologist for some prescription cream that

helps numb the port area and he looked at me the other day like I was crazy. So

I said forget about it, I can do it. I read of this cream in a book and someone

else recommended it. When I left, I though, why couldn't he just give me the

cream prescription? Kind of bothers me, ya know. Oh well, me and needles...

Joanna

http://mosshill. blogs.com/