Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Carol your thought are always welcome :-) 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 Re: New to the group Barbara, what kind of chemo are you receiving? I did AC and Taxol. Had a hard time with AC. my friend who was going through it too had an easy time. She was really overwieght and I am skinny so I don't know, maybe this had something to do with it!!?? My advice is to eat very well ,that means organic foods, see a naturopathic doctor for real health advice, the chemo doctors and nurses know absolutley nothing about actual health, they will tell you to eat whatever. This advice should not be followed. Stay away from processed foods, sugar, salt, any animal products, dairy ets... Food is your biggest medicinal arsenal right now. Make sure you try to excersize if you can just walk, that's great. Drink buckets of water every day. Take the most expensive and best immune supplements possible, take saunas 3 days after the chemo if you are to recieve injections to quicker detox the crap from you body. the 2nd or 3rd day after chemo you can start detoxing the crap from your cells. This is when you start to feel the effects. Then it gets worse, like the 4th 5th 6th and 7th days are harsh. Usually the 3, 4 5 are the worst, and they make other days seem easy, but it is all perspective. The work the chemo does in killing the fast reproducing cells is done in the first 24-48 hours, after that your body is dying inside, literally, so it's important to get that crap OUT of your system ASAP. That is why we feel so bad. Chemo is poison. You oncologist knows this they just don't want to scare you. Look up the Gerson Therapy and other related non toxic cancer fighting therapies. It's all at your finger tips. If you want to take a personal interest in your own life, especially at stage 3 it's time to get serious, do the research. These therapies have saved terminal cancer patients. Terminal. they work. Integrating is a good idea if you have already gone for the chemo. It (chemo)sits in your tissues and bones for a long time after you finish and the effects can last years, if you live, so it's important to know what you're dealing with and be prepared. The optimum health institute in San diego is a great place also read anything by Dr. Weil. Thinking positively is good but it won't save your life and either will prayer, I have seen too many people die in lieu of these things. I am a firm believer in personal action. You have to be an active participant in your own cause, do not leave it up the the doctors or God. Chemo speeds up the death process for a lot of people. Be educated so you know when you need to make the right decisions about your own life. You will be empowered and have control where you feel there is no control. You can do it but you have to want to. Good luck and big hugs!! K > > > > I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is > > Barbara, I am 36, married to a wonderful man and the mother of 3 > > beautiful children. 2 days ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast > > cancer and i am to start chemo in 2 days. Does anyone have any > > advice? I am a very upbeat happy person and i know that myself, my > > husband and my children can handle this as we have been through > tough > > things before and we see more to come. I guess the only questions i > > have is what should i expect to happen with chemo? > > Thanks for any replies. > > Hugs & have a wonderful weekend > > Barbara > > > hi i am 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer.ihad a > mastectomy in Aug and my hormone receptors were negative.So i dont > have to have any chemo or radiation.iam pondering reconstruction > surgery so if any one has had it i would like to hear from them. > ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.13/463 - Release Date: 10/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Thanks nne:-) -- Re: Re: New to the group Carol your thought are always welcome :-) 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 Re: New to the group Barbara, what kind of chemo are you receiving? I did AC and Taxol. Had a hard time with AC. my friend who was going through it too had an easy time. She was really overwieght and I am skinny so I don't know, maybe this had something to do with it!!?? My advice is to eat very well ,that means organic foods, see a naturopathic doctor for real health advice, the chemo doctors and nurses know absolutley nothing about actual health, they will tell you to eat whatever. This advice should not be followed. Stay away from processed foods, sugar, salt, any animal products, dairy ets... Food is your biggest medicinal arsenal right now. Make sure you try to excersize if you can just walk, that's great. Drink buckets of water every day. Take the most expensive and best immune supplements possible, take saunas 3 days after the chemo if you are to recieve injections to quicker detox the crap from you body. the 2nd or 3rd day after chemo you can start detoxing the crap from your cells. This is when you start to feel the effects. Then it gets worse, like the 4th 5th 6th and 7th days are harsh. Usually the 3, 4 5 are the worst, and they make other days seem easy, but it is all perspective. The work the chemo does in killing the fast reproducing cells is done in the first 24-48 hours, after that your body is dying inside, literally, so it's important to get that crap OUT of your system ASAP. That is why we feel so bad. Chemo is poison. You oncologist knows this they just don't want to scare you. Look up the Gerson Therapy and other related non toxic cancer fighting therapies. It's all at your finger tips. If you want to take a personal interest in your own life, especially at stage 3 it's time to get serious, do the research. These therapies have saved terminal cancer patients. Terminal. they work. Integrating is a good idea if you have already gone for the chemo. It (chemo)sits in your tissues and bones for a long time after you finish and the effects can last years, if you live, so it's important to know what you're dealing with and be prepared. The optimum health institute in San diego is a great place also read anything by Dr. Weil. Thinking positively is good but it won't save your life and either will prayer, I have seen too many people die in lieu of these things. I am a firm believer in personal action. You have to be an active participant in your own cause, do not leave it up the the doctors or God. Chemo speeds up the death process for a lot of people. Be educated so you know when you need to make the right decisions about your own life. You will be empowered and have control where you feel there is no control. You can do it but you have to want to. Good luck and big hugs!! K > > > > I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is > > Barbara, I am 36, married to a wonderful man and the mother of 3 > > beautiful children. 2 days ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast > > cancer and i am to start chemo in 2 days. Does anyone have any > > advice? I am a very upbeat happy person and i know that myself, my > > husband and my children can handle this as we have been through > tough > > things before and we see more to come. I guess the only questions i > > have is what should i expect to happen with chemo? > > Thanks for any replies. > > Hugs & have a wonderful weekend > > Barbara > > > hi i am 51 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer.ihad a > mastectomy in Aug and my hormone receptors were negative.So i dont > have to have any chemo or radiation.iam pondering reconstruction > surgery so if any one has had it i would like to hear from them. > ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.13/463 - Release Date: 10/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Welcome to the group. I am so sorry to hear about your son. Please let him know how we all appreciate what he has done to keep us safe as well as the others. You are both 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 New to the Group I am new to this group, but not new to BC. I was diagnosed with DCIS & In-situ (lucky me) in the same breast over 7 years ago. I was only 39 years old and had no family history. Underwent mastectomy surgery and 4 months of chemo. Once I was cancer free for 2 years, I decided to have tram-flap reconstruction. That was tougher than the first surgery but not as tough as having your baby injured by a suicide car bomber in Iraq. I spent 6 weeks this year sitting by my son's side while he underwent 11 surgeries to try and save his leg. Bless the Lord that I was able to be there and so far, he's been healing well. My son was only 15 when I was diagnosed with my BC. I tried to shelter him as much as I could from what I was going through but sometimes it was tough because I was very sick during my chemo treatments. I thought he wasn't really paying attention because he was a teenager and only consumed with his own life. But when he was in the hospital fighting for his life and in so much pain, the nurse was telling him that he needed to be strong. He said he could do that if his mom was there because she has been through so much and she's the toughest person I know. Never knew that my experience with breast cancer is what would give my son the strength he needed! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.13/463 - Release Date: 10/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hi my name is Colleen and I am 53 years young 3 years ago I was diagnosed with ductial invasive carcinoma. I had just turned 50 I had a biopsy and they took samples from three different places including my noids. The report came back that I had a 3.2 cm tumor in my right breast and at least one noid was infected. I had a my right breast removed and 23 noids 22 were cancerous. I went thru chemo and radiation also got blood clots. year later I had the other one removed (non cancerous) and reconstruction. today I am cancer free whohoo! and I am back doing things I was afraid I would not beable to do again, I am golfing, bowling, swimming, and enjoying life with a different outlook. This last thrus I celebrated 32 years with the best husband anyone could ask for he is my rock and he helped me get through the depressed times. I friends said that my attitude through this whole time was an inpiration to them for I did not let this beat me. I have the pictures of me bald and I tell eveyone that that was when I was my prettest. Attitude is the best medicine because when you have a good attitude you heal so much faster. Thanks for listening Colleen Hasforth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Welcome Colleen, yes a good attitude is a must. I know it certainly helped me through my treatments and recovery. 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 New to the group Hi my name is Colleen and I am 53 years young 3 years ago I was diagnosed with ductial invasive carcinoma. I had just turned 50 I had a biopsy and they took samples from three different places including my noids. The report came back that I had a 3.2 cm tumor in my right breast and at least one noid was infected. I had a my right breast removed and 23 noids 22 were cancerous. I went thru chemo and radiation also got blood clots. year later I had the other one removed (non cancerous) and reconstruction. today I am cancer free whohoo! and I am back doing things I was afraid I would not beable to do again, I am golfing, bowling, swimming, and enjoying life with a different outlook. This last thrus I celebrated 32 years with the best husband anyone could ask for he is my rock and he helped me get through the depressed times. I friends said that my attitude through this whole time was an inpiration to them for I did not let this beat me. I have the pictures of me bald and I tell eveyone that that was when I was my prettest. Attitude is the best medicine because when you have a good attitude you heal so much faster. Thanks for listening Colleen Hasforth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.13.0/465 - Release Date: 10/6/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 Welcome Odile - 4 years out: Congratulations on that! Welcome to the group. I am 48 years old, diagnosed this past March and taking Arimidex, which provides the lovely side effects of the bone pain as well. I just take Aleve for the pain, mostly at night as it can wake me up. Chemo brain? There simply HAS to be such a thing - sometimes I just can't get the words to come out of my mouth the way my brain is thinking them. My kids and husband have found this quite funny at times, and I'm getting used to it, hoping it will improve, the further away from treatment I am. When I was a blonde, I used to blame it on that but now, I just use " chemo brain " as my excuse. You are not alone in these side effects, at all! I would imagine almost everyone in this group has experienced some level of chemo brain and for those taking inhibitors, most have bone pain at some point. We're all just doing the best we can - welcome to that group of survivors. I look forward to talking with you. Ellen > > Hello I would like to introduce myself . > My name is Odile Vollmar I just joined the group today .I am hoping to learn more on this group list . I am a BC suvr. for about 4 years now . The doctors fround BC in 2002 and from there the rest is history .l will have to say my walk threw all of this has been good . I had lumpectomy and re-excision surgery to get clean margins, had a port > placed, did 6 months/12treatments of CMF chemo, radiation and am on > Tamoxifen. > I will have to say that my memory and bone pain has been the hardest thing I have had to deal with . My doc has done test on the bones and no cancer . As for the memory he says I am fine that it has nothing to do with the cancer treatment . > I will have to say I disagree, I am only 52 and did not have this problem till I had the chemo . Seems funny to me but I am here and happy that I am . I have 5 grand childern and my dogs that we show and Im happy with life . > Some times though I wish that the bone pain would get better . has any one had this trouble besides me . > Glad to have found a group > Odile Vollmar > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 > > Hi my name is Donna, I live in Michigan. I have breast cancer her- 2 > positive. I had surgery Dec 16 of 2003 a total mass.I had 7m nodes > taken and of those 7 3 were bad I am stage 3. In March of 2004 I > started a clinical trial for herceptin. I did 4 rounds of chemo the > started 12 weeks every week of Taxol and Herceptin, the started 40 > weeks of just Herceptin every week also in there I did 7 weeks every > day of rads. I finished my treatment April 27 of 2005. So far > everything is looking good, I have my 9 month check=up the end of next > month and praying that all is still fine. I have been married for 31 > years and have three children and two beautiful grangchildren. I f > anyone would mlike to IM me ot email me please feel free. > > Blessings to all > Doona > Hi and welcome to the group and good luck with your 9 month check up next month....hugs and prayers to you and your family.. take care kassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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