Profile for Kellyd0613

Member Since: September 11, 2005
Last Login: October 30, 2008
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Biography

Mom to 2 boys, ages 5 and 13. Dx in Dec 04 at the age of 41. Initially diagnosed as DCIS, but after mast, found microinvasion in breast and sentinel node. Upgraded to stage 2.

Diagnosis

Recent Posts by Kellyd0613

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Oct 29, 2008 10:04 pm

Yesterday was a hard day..

Janis,

When I was taking Taxol, I had a terrible time with it. I was in so much pain that I could barely walk. I told my oncologist that I had a job, and two kids to take care of, and that I couldn't function this way. He reduced my dosage. (as your dr is doing now) I cannot tell you what a difference that made for me. I hope it works for you as well.

Take care,

Kelly

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Stage III Cancer, Created: Apr 3, 2008 08:04 pm

Well, f-it I call the surgeon.

Janis,

I agree with the others...in that area it's likely to be a hernia. I'm also glad to hear that others have lumps and bumps besides me. I noticed one in my upper arm after surgery 3 years ago and pressed/played with it almost everyday, (to see if it changed) I just recently asked the doctor about it. He said nothing to worry about.......I hate that I hadn't asked sooner, all that time wasted worrying.

Kelly

Posted in: Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Dec 27, 2007 09:22 pm

2 years post DX and still in pain...how about you??

I was diagnosed in December of '04. Had latisimus flap reconstruction, dose dense ac&t and 1 year herceptin. Now I am taking tamoxifen for 5 years. I'm so glad to know that I am not alone in my "achiness". My arm hurts (breast cancer side) if I use it too much, my knees hurt, almost everyday somewhere hurts and its been almost 3 years since surgery

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Aug 15, 2007 06:23 pm

Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips

There is also going to be a movie (I believe her documentary) on TLC, I think?

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Jul 30, 2007 05:34 pm

Worried about rash-like bump on back

YEAH!!! That's great news!!! Celebrate!!!!

Kelly

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Jul 27, 2007 09:53 am

Worried about rash-like bump on back

Lexi,

I hope you hear something soon.... I thought about you all last night..I would think that skins mets would show up closer to where the breast was??

I have read many of your posts and you are a very positive person, I'm sure it will be something GOOFY!!!

Kelly

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Jun 25, 2007 02:23 pm

Palliative/Hospice Visits this week.......

What about that new treatment that is listed on the main home page here? It says it may be helpful for women who haven't responded to other treatments? Hopefully your new regimen will work, but it also means there is always something new on the horizon.

Kelly

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Just Diagnosed, Created: Jun 25, 2007 02:11 pm

Micro Mets

I had a 1mm micromet 2-1/2 years ago in the sentinel node only. The 2 other nodes were negative. My breast surgeon presented my case to a tumor board and they did not feel like full node removal was needed....I am okay with this decision.

good luck
Kelly

Posted in: Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Growing our Friendships After Treatment, Created: Jan 29, 2007 04:29 am

The twins first wrestling match is tomorrow..

Janis,

Just wondering how your boys did at their first wrestling match? Sometimes when my guys play sports I watch them and cry.

Kelly

Posted in: Support & Community Connections + High Risk of Recurrence or Second Breast Cancer, Created: Jan 18, 2007 03:20 pm

Positive lymph nodes

Your situation sounds very similar to mine. I was originally diagnosed with DCIS. Had a sentinel node biopsy and they took out 3 nodes. At the time of surgery they told me all the nodes were clear. One week later, the found microinvasion in the breast tissue and rechecked the nodes. The found 1mm of cancer in 1 sentinel node. This ensured chemo, but after discussing my case at a tumor board they decided they would not do additional surgery to take more nodes. I had a mastectomy, reconstruction, chemo, tamoxifen and herceptin and am confident I made the right choice.

Kelly