jacqueline

Nancy: Sorry I can't help you re: bone mets;  my mets is in my lungs.  But I send you many gentle hugs. Waiting for test results is difficult so please know others are thinking of you.

Jacqueline 

Thank you all for your kind words and support. Jacqueline

drgnfly: Thanks again for your support. I will definitely let you know the outcome. I am hanging in there...at some moments more than others.  Jacqueline

drgnfly: I just found out that my Bronchoscopy and biopsy are this Wednesday the 30th at 9:40am. There is a large notation on my appointment sheet that indicates that they will not discuss the results with the patient after the test due to sedation. So; you can imagine what question I am going to be asking them.....can I phone you tomorrow? 

Thanks again for the positive thoughts and I will let you know how things turn out.  

Jacqueline

Dragonfly: Thanks for the positive thoughts. In order to "sort of" answer your question....I was told that it is only because I have a history of BC that I need to have the biopsy otherwise they would have just assumed that what they were seeing was pneumonia. One might assume the answer to your question is a resounding yes.

Thanks again, Jacqueline

In the commemorative section of the discussion board, I was sad to read about the death of someone's mother, who was diagnosed with advanced disease after having numerous lung afflictions.  This particular situation struck a cord with me because I currently have pneumonia. I have had a chest x-ray and ct scan and the doctors are unsure of whether what they are seeing is my pneumonia or cancer. Apparently this is not uncommon and therefore I will be having a biopsy. 

I wanted to let everyone know the importance of proper follow-up with lung illnesses.

Knowledge is Power, Jacqueline 

Hi Bish: Nice to see a "neighbour" on-line. I live in York Region.

Jacqueline 

I had chemo before surgery so they were able to use both arms. I had 3 treatments of FEC and 3 treatments of taxotere. I did not have a port and I did not have any problems. I have been for CT scans since treatment and have found out that it is difficult for the technicians to insert an IV now. 

 Good luck with your decision. Jacqueline

Viv: I had inflammatory BC. I knew right from the moment that I was told I had to have a mastectomy that I wanted a bilateral with no reconstruction. I remember not saying my feelings outloud for fear that my Dr.'s would say that I am reacting emotionally. However; after waiting a few months my thoughts remained the same and I followed through on them.

I thought I would want to wear prosthesis but I am finding them very uncomfortable so I am thinking of going the camisole route with enhancers  that I have seen other people mention on the boards.  

Admittedly; if the stlye of clothing I am wearing does not dictate wearing prosthesis I don't wear them. Truly; I wish I had the confidence to not wear a prosthesis all the time.   

It is a very personal decision that involves your concept of self, your medical situation, where you are in your life at this time, etc.  

Good luck with your decision making.

Jacqueline 

Mrs Sun: I too think it is important for people with IBC to share their stories because there are so few of us.

Diagnosed with IBC February 2007 stage 3, grade 3, 3/11 nodes.(triple neg)

When my GP saw my breast she sent me for a mamogram and two weeks after that I was on chemo. During chemo my tumour grew to 10cm.  

Treatment: FEC-3 treatments, taxotere-3treatments. Bilateral mastectomies (personal choice), radiation(25 treatments)

I had a lot of pain in my chest a couple of weeks ago otherwise all is good.(I have an ultra sound booked for this week; I waited a week before seeing my dr.; silly me)

I wish you all the best with your treatments. 

Jacqueline

Ontario, Canada