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Re: how about drinking?
That's one of the things I like about that web site - they have stories from women (and men!) who made all sorts of stories: implants, DIEP flap, lumpectomy, explants, prophylactic. I am vocal about AFC, because it doesn't get nearly as much attention as mound reconstructions, and some doctors still push back against women who choose flat. But I try to make the point that many women have very successful breast replacement procedures. Every choice makes you roll dice on the statistics. BreastReconstruction.org wants people to have a broad range of experiences to read about, so they can make as informed a decision as they want.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Happy Thanksgiving weekend to Mara and others who celebrate!
Re: mastectomy site feels stiff
thanks
yes, I'm giving it time and stretching my arm up repeatedly…..doctor didn't want me to do any other exercise with my arms yet
I do have full range of motion with that arm so that's good
mary9999
Re: Stage III Cancer Survivors .... 10+ Years and Out
I'm popping back in for an update. I'm at 15 years! Dx at age 29, stage IIIa, grade 2, ER+/PR+, 4/5 sentinel nodes. I had a reexcision and mastectomy post chemo, and there was still a ton of cancer in the breast. But here I am, feeling lucky and grateful to all the women who paved the way before me. My goal was to make it to age 40 and I did, with friends and loved ones and only one boob but who's counting, lol. Now, I want to turn 50.
Re: For Arimidex (Anastrozole) users, new, past, and ongoing
nancyjac - I beg to differ somewhat. I'm on anastrozole and my MO was adament that I not gain weight and I'm at a healthy BMI. The following indicates that being overweight and obese makes you more at risk for recurrence. http://www.breastcancer.org/risk/new_research/20120830.jsp
To me it's logical. A 1mg dose for someone weighing 120 lb has to be more effective than the same dose for someone weighing 180 lb. If my SEs were not so mellow, I'd challenge my MO on this "one dose fits all."
doxie
Re: ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
@dutchiegirl Congratulations on reaching your 5th-year anniversary since your diagnosis! You are truly inspirational, and your positive outlook gives others hope. Thanks for sharing your story!
The Mods
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Fingers crossed for a benign lesion with no progression. Curious as to your MO's rationale for no more mammograms. Do you have any imaging, and if so, how often. My MO said the same thing about eliminating mammos, as I'm scanned with contrast every 6 months.
eleanora
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@cookie54 The Phillies sure fought hard. Disappointing end to the season but they can hold their heads high.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
It has cooled off, and I plan to do some yard work today. As usual, invasive trees and vines have flourished in the flowerbeds over the summer. I can't remove them because the root systems are too established. I use loppers to cut them off near the ground. They always grow back.
Our grass mowers, Lila and Tony, came yesterday to be paid for four months of mowing. Lila is my age and Tony is about dh's age. We always pay them cash. I offered at the beginning to pay them after each mowing, but they refused. They don't need the income but insist they enjoy the work. They have a grandson about 18 years old who helps them. He was home-schooled. I can tell that he is autistic.
Hi to everyone on this nice Saturday.
Re: how about drinking?
Miranda, I read the article and commend you for following your own priorities. I opted for bilateral and immediate reconstruction and that choice worked for me.
So glad for your mom that she will be moving into the living quarters of her choice, NM. I look forward to the continuing MOM SAGA. With your mom, it will be entertaining.
My laptop tells me it's 62 degrees outside this morning instead of low 70's. I plan to venture out into the yard with the loppers to attack trees growing in the flower beds. The battle goes on and the trees always grow back.