Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I've been a member for awhile and have spent the last couple of months " listening " to everyone and getting educated with all the different terms. My name is Stacia. I'm 36 and currently living in the St. Louis area. I'm a divorced mom of two boys, 12 & 13. I found the lump myself while in the shower last May, but it wasn't confirmed to be invasive ductile carcinoma until late June. The radiologist who did the initial mammogram and ultrasound told me it wasn't cancer. The core biopsy proved him wrong. He he he...I was mad at the time, but find it amusing now. My grandmother had it back in 1975, but so far has been the only person in the entire family (barring me, of course) to have any form of cancer. I had planned on taking the genetic test as I do have a sister and niece, but my insurance is inadequate, so I couldn't afford it financially. I have intentions on doing it later though. The medical oncologist decided to give me my chemo first every 2-3 weeks (3 C/A & 3 Taxotere) to shrink the tumor (2.7cm) then have my surgery followed by radiation. It's my understanding that this isn't the normal order of things. I had my lumpectomy on 10/24 and was kept overnight...two sentinel nodes were involved, so she removed a total of 10 to be safe. Got the drain out two days ago and I tell ya, relief is not spell Rolaids!! LOL I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist 11/13 for my initiation to the tattoo club and then about 30 sessions of that. I wanted to thank everyone for their stories and helping keep my spirits up. All the love and inspiration here has given me the feeling that I wasn't the only one dealing with this mess. This and my sense of humor has kept me going. Hugs, Stacia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Stacia, Welcome to the group. A sense of humor and good attitude is a must. 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 Another Noob! =) I've been a member for awhile and have spent the last couple of months " listening " to everyone and getting educated with all the different terms. My name is Stacia. I'm 36 and currently living in the St. Louis area. I'm a divorced mom of two boys, 12 & 13. I found the lump myself while in the shower last May, but it wasn't confirmed to be invasive ductile carcinoma until late June. The radiologist who did the initial mammogram and ultrasound told me it wasn't cancer. The core biopsy proved him wrong. He he he...I was mad at the time, but find it amusing now. My grandmother had it back in 1975, but so far has been the only person in the entire family (barring me, of course) to have any form of cancer. I had planned on taking the genetic test as I do have a sister and niece, but my insurance is inadequate, so I couldn't afford it financially. I have intentions on doing it later though. The medical oncologist decided to give me my chemo first every 2-3 weeks (3 C/A & 3 Taxotere) to shrink the tumor (2.7cm) then have my surgery followed by radiation. It's my understanding that this isn't the normal order of things. I had my lumpectomy on 10/24 and was kept overnight...two sentinel nodes were involved, so she removed a total of 10 to be safe. Got the drain out two days ago and I tell ya, relief is not spell Rolaids!! LOL I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist 11/13 for my initiation to the tattoo club and then about 30 sessions of that. I wanted to thank everyone for their stories and helping keep my spirits up. All the love and inspiration here has given me the feeling that I wasn't the only one dealing with this mess. This and my sense of humor has kept me going. Hugs, Stacia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.25/515 - Release Date: 11/3/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Welcome Stacia! Sounds like you have a great attitude - half the battle! Glad you're beyond the " listening " stage and into the sharing stage. Warm welcome to you and I look forward to hearing more from you. Ellen > > I've been a member for awhile and have spent the last couple of > months " listening " to everyone and getting educated with all the > different terms. My name is Stacia. I'm 36 and currently living in > the St. Louis area. I'm a divorced mom of two boys, 12 & 13. > > I found the lump myself while in the shower last May, but it wasn't > confirmed to be invasive ductile carcinoma until late June. The > radiologist who did the initial mammogram and ultrasound told me it > wasn't cancer. The core biopsy proved him wrong. He he he...I was mad > at the time, but find it amusing now. > > My grandmother had it back in 1975, but so far has been the only person > in the entire family (barring me, of course) to have any form of > cancer. I had planned on taking the genetic test as I do have a sister > and niece, but my insurance is inadequate, so I couldn't afford it > financially. I have intentions on doing it later though. The medical > oncologist decided to give me my chemo first every 2-3 weeks (3 C/A & 3 > Taxotere) to shrink the tumor (2.7cm) then have my surgery followed by > radiation. It's my understanding that this isn't the normal order of > things. > > I had my lumpectomy on 10/24 and was kept overnight...two sentinel > nodes were involved, so she removed a total of 10 to be safe. Got the > drain out two days ago and I tell ya, relief is not spell Rolaids!! > LOL I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist 11/13 for my > initiation to the tattoo club and then about 30 sessions of that. > > I wanted to thank everyone for their stories and helping keep my > spirits up. All the love and inspiration here has given me the feeling > that I wasn't the only one dealing with this mess. This and my sense > of humor has kept me going. > > Hugs, > Stacia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'm new here and for the time being am 'listening' and learning... My name is Kayla, I'm 40 and originally began my information search after a lifetime friend sat a few of us down and told us about her diagnosis. since that time, I went in for my first ever mammogram at the tail end of October-feeling great that I'd done it during the big Breast Cancer awareness month. Irony seems to follow me around in life. I got a call two days ago from the hospital saying that I had to come back for a diagnostic mammogram and an ultrasound on my right breast. ly, I don't know what they saw or didn't see. I go in for the follow up tests on Tuesday afternoon. They told me that follow up mammograms are not uncommon when it's your first one. The ultrasound as I understand it, means that they SEE something... right? What can I expect, do you think, at this next appointment??? I know, it may be nothing or it may be something.... it's just the something I guess I need to prepare for. I want to say thanks though, to allowing me to listen and learn! Kayla Seattle, WA Another Noob! =) I've been a member for awhile and have spent the last couple of months " listening " to everyone and getting educated with all the different terms. My name is Stacia. I'm 36 and currently living in the St. Louis area. I'm a divorced mom of two boys, 12 & 13. I found the lump myself while in the shower last May, but it wasn't confirmed to be invasive ductile carcinoma until late June. The radiologist who did the initial mammogram and ultrasound told me it wasn't cancer. The core biopsy proved him wrong. He he he...I was mad at the time, but find it amusing now. My grandmother had it back in 1975, but so far has been the only person in the entire family (barring me, of course) to have any form of cancer. I had planned on taking the genetic test as I do have a sister and niece, but my insurance is inadequate, so I couldn't afford it financially. I have intentions on doing it later though. The medical oncologist decided to give me my chemo first every 2-3 weeks (3 C/A & 3 Taxotere) to shrink the tumor (2.7cm) then have my surgery followed by radiation. It's my understanding that this isn't the normal order of things. I had my lumpectomy on 10/24 and was kept overnight...two sentinel nodes were involved, so she removed a total of 10 to be safe. Got the drain out two days ago and I tell ya, relief is not spell Rolaids!! LOL I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist 11/13 for my initiation to the tattoo club and then about 30 sessions of that. I wanted to thank everyone for their stories and helping keep my spirits up. All the love and inspiration here has given me the feeling that I wasn't the only one dealing with this mess. This and my sense of humor has kept me going. Hugs, Stacia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Stacia, Welcome to this wonderful group. Even under the circumstances... I am 35 yrs and I have children about your sons age and younger. I am a good listener and if you want to share stories about our children that would be cool. Also if I could help with whatever info.. I can help too... I had a double mastectomy. three sets of chemo one more to go.. then herceptin ..... So I know it can be crazy... god bless and stay positive keep smiling --- Stacia wrote: > I've been a member for awhile and have spent the > last couple of > months " listening " to everyone and getting educated > with all the > different terms. My name is Stacia. I'm 36 and > currently living in > the St. Louis area. I'm a divorced mom of two boys, > 12 & 13. > > I found the lump myself while in the shower last > May, but it wasn't > confirmed to be invasive ductile carcinoma until > late June. The > radiologist who did the initial mammogram and > ultrasound told me it > wasn't cancer. The core biopsy proved him wrong. He > he he...I was mad > at the time, but find it amusing now. > > My grandmother had it back in 1975, but so far has > been the only person > in the entire family (barring me, of course) to have > any form of > cancer. I had planned on taking the genetic test as > I do have a sister > and niece, but my insurance is inadequate, so I > couldn't afford it > financially. I have intentions on doing it later > though. The medical > oncologist decided to give me my chemo first every > 2-3 weeks (3 C/A & 3 > Taxotere) to shrink the tumor (2.7cm) then have my > surgery followed by > radiation. It's my understanding that this isn't > the normal order of > things. > > I had my lumpectomy on 10/24 and was kept > overnight...two sentinel > nodes were involved, so she removed a total of 10 to > be safe. Got the > drain out two days ago and I tell ya, relief is not > spell Rolaids!! > LOL I have an appointment with the radiation > oncologist 11/13 for my > initiation to the tattoo club and then about 30 > sessions of that. > > I wanted to thank everyone for their stories and > helping keep my > spirits up. All the love and inspiration here has > given me the feeling > that I wasn't the only one dealing with this mess. > This and my sense > of humor has kept me going. > > Hugs, > Stacia > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Get your email and see which of your friends are online - Right on the New Yahoo.com (http://www.yahoo.com/preview) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Welcome Kayla, They might just want to recheck to be on the safe side. An ultrasound will definitely show if there is anything there and if its a cyst or tumor. Hopefully neither. Do you drink/eat a lot of things with caffeine? I know that caffeine can cause cysts. Remember should there be a problem, breast cancer is NOT the death sentence it was once thought to be. Ladies are living long productive lives and die from something other than breast cancer. I had my surgery in 1990 and am doing fine. I will keep you in my prayers. 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 Another Noob! =) I've been a member for awhile and have spent the last couple of months " listening " to everyone and getting educated with all the different terms. My name is Stacia. I'm 36 and currently living in the St. Louis area. I'm a divorced mom of two boys, 12 & 13. I found the lump myself while in the shower last May, but it wasn't confirmed to be invasive ductile carcinoma until late June. The radiologist who did the initial mammogram and ultrasound told me it wasn't cancer. The core biopsy proved him wrong. He he he...I was mad at the time, but find it amusing now. My grandmother had it back in 1975, but so far has been the only person in the entire family (barring me, of course) to have any form of cancer. I had planned on taking the genetic test as I do have a sister and niece, but my insurance is inadequate, so I couldn't afford it financially. I have intentions on doing it later though. The medical oncologist decided to give me my chemo first every 2-3 weeks (3 C/A & 3 Taxotere) to shrink the tumor (2.7cm) then have my surgery followed by radiation. It's my understanding that this isn't the normal order of things. I had my lumpectomy on 10/24 and was kept overnight...two sentinel nodes were involved, so she removed a total of 10 to be safe. Got the drain out two days ago and I tell ya, relief is not spell Rolaids!! LOL I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist 11/13 for my initiation to the tattoo club and then about 30 sessions of that. I wanted to thank everyone for their stories and helping keep my spirits up. All the love and inspiration here has given me the feeling that I wasn't the only one dealing with this mess. This and my sense of humor has kept me going. Hugs, Stacia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 > > > > I've been a member for awhile and have spent the last couple of > > months " listening " to everyone and getting educated with all the > > different terms. My name is Stacia. I'm 36 and currently living > in > > the St. Louis area. I'm a divorced mom of two boys, 12 & 13. > > > > I found the lump myself while in the shower last May, but it > wasn't > > confirmed to be invasive ductile carcinoma until late June. The > > radiologist who did the initial mammogram and ultrasound told me > it > > wasn't cancer. The core biopsy proved him wrong. He he he...I was > mad > > at the time, but find it amusing now. > > > > My grandmother had it back in 1975, but so far has been the only > person > > in the entire family (barring me, of course) to have any form of > > cancer. I had planned on taking the genetic test as I do have a > sister > > and niece, but my insurance is inadequate, so I couldn't afford it > > financially. I have intentions on doing it later though. The > medical > > oncologist decided to give me my chemo first every 2-3 weeks (3 > C/A & 3 > > Taxotere) to shrink the tumor (2.7cm) then have my surgery > followed by > > radiation. It's my understanding that this isn't the normal order > of > > things. > > > > I had my lumpectomy on 10/24 and was kept overnight...two sentinel > > nodes were involved, so she removed a total of 10 to be safe. Got > the > > drain out two days ago and I tell ya, relief is not spell > Rolaids!! > > LOL I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist 11/13 for > my > > initiation to the tattoo club and then about 30 sessions of that. > > > > I wanted to thank everyone for their stories and helping keep my > > spirits up. All the love and inspiration here has given me the > feeling > > that I wasn't the only one dealing with this mess. This and my > sense > > of humor has kept me going. > > > > Hugs, > > Stacia > > >Hi Stacia My name is Sandy from L.A.,Calif. I feel the same way. Reading everyones stories are very inspiring and are making the journey so much lighter. I look at the pictures and tell my sons, " Let's introduce ourselves. I've lost hair once 2 years ago from Interferon for my liver disease, so i'm looking forward to setting another trend in my workplace...Dredlocks down my back-to a small afro-skin!!!I try to keep the humor also. The darkest days for me were hearing the diagnosis( and NEXT WOULD probably be the chemo). I cried that day in the office 10-3-06 because the nurse called me at work. I shed a couple of tears in pre-op because i didn't know what to expect, but i sucked them up because i knew my sons were coming to see me before i was carted into the surgery room. Other than this, i try to be practical. Everything we do in life, requires a process, we can't get around it...Have your favorite people, music,book, scripture,food( mine is a pint of Chocolate Fudge brownie ice cream) handy and make the best , out of the wait.God has our backs!!! " To Everyone, there's a young black singer named India Irie who has a song out, " I am not my hair, please try to find it and listen to it. I copied 8 times and every morning from 10-6-06 to 10-17-06(surgery day)I played it, because i didn't want to lose my hair.Since this time I've gotten my priorities in order!!! Peace and Love Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Hi Kayla- I have been called back many times for an ultra sound so many times that I made it automatically part of my yearly routine. They may have found a cyst and are looking to make sure it is a floating cyst(s)- which are beign. The radiologist reading my report told me also to make it part of my yearly check-up. Hopefully it is nothing- keeping my fingers crossed. Just make sure you follow up- it was discovered that I have DCIS- which is non-invasive on a yearly mamo. I felt great at the time- there are no lumps associated with what I have- again best of luck > > I'm new here and for the time being am 'listening' and learning... > My name is Kayla, I'm 40 and originally began my information search after a lifetime friend sat a few of us down and told us about her diagnosis. > > since that time, I went in for my first ever mammogram at the tail end of October-feeling great that I'd done it during the big Breast Cancer awareness month. > > Irony seems to follow me around in life. I got a call two days ago from the hospital saying that I had to come back for a diagnostic mammogram and an ultrasound on my right breast. > > ly, I don't know what they saw or didn't see. I go in for the follow up tests on Tuesday afternoon. They told me that follow up mammograms are not uncommon when it's your first one. The ultrasound as I understand it, means that they SEE something... right? > > What can I expect, do you think, at this next appointment??? I know, it may be nothing or it may be something.... it's just the something I guess I need to prepare for. > > I want to say thanks though, to allowing me to listen and learn! > > Kayla > Seattle, WA > > Another Noob! =) > > > I've been a member for awhile and have spent the last couple of > months " listening " to everyone and getting educated with all the > different terms. My name is Stacia. I'm 36 and currently living in > the St. Louis area. I'm a divorced mom of two boys, 12 & 13. > > I found the lump myself while in the shower last May, but it wasn't > confirmed to be invasive ductile carcinoma until late June. The > radiologist who did the initial mammogram and ultrasound told me it > wasn't cancer. The core biopsy proved him wrong. He he he...I was mad > at the time, but find it amusing now. > > My grandmother had it back in 1975, but so far has been the only person > in the entire family (barring me, of course) to have any form of > cancer. I had planned on taking the genetic test as I do have a sister > and niece, but my insurance is inadequate, so I couldn't afford it > financially. I have intentions on doing it later though. The medical > oncologist decided to give me my chemo first every 2-3 weeks (3 C/A & 3 > Taxotere) to shrink the tumor (2.7cm) then have my surgery followed by > radiation. It's my understanding that this isn't the normal order of > things. > > I had my lumpectomy on 10/24 and was kept overnight...two sentinel > nodes were involved, so she removed a total of 10 to be safe. Got the > drain out two days ago and I tell ya, relief is not spell Rolaids!! > LOL I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist 11/13 for my > initiation to the tattoo club and then about 30 sessions of that. > > I wanted to thank everyone for their stories and helping keep my > spirits up. All the love and inspiration here has given me the feeling > that I wasn't the only one dealing with this mess. This and my sense > of humor has kept me going. > > Hugs, > Stacia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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