MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish
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JRyan, I had a similar funk after finishing treatment. I think it is pretty normal. You have just lost all your estrogen, quite brutally, and the adrenalin from being in fight-mode has run out. If it does not lift soon, do talk to your doc. No reason to be a hero about it. I do find that exercise and eating properly help. Hope you feel better soon.
A brown ribbon? Really??? ROFL, that is just so, so bad.
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Going to get my first fill today since surgery. Not sure what to expect. I am just getting comfortable in the stretched skin so hoping it doesn't take that away too much. My exercise coach was happy with my range of motion so maybe it won't be so bad.
Still waiting my Oncotype score to see if chemo is in my future or not. Hoping NOT! Didn't think I would still be playing the waiting game post surgery.
A happy note for today, this is the last day of those annoying election commercials and phone calls!
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Eli -
sorry to hear of your dx. Thinking of you and sending ((hugs)) your way.Diana - congrats on your last chemo!
Valjean - 4yrs is wonderful! Here's to many, many more.
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Elimar- I don't blame you for being angry. Enough is Enough for all of us. Question, can the colon cancer be related to the breast cancer? I am not sure of all the dam places our breast cancer can travel to.
Hugs to you my friend.......
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Dianarose, No. I may be wrong, but I believe the most likely sites for metastasis are, in order of liklihood: Bones, Liver, Lungs, Brain. (Other places are possible, but those are the top four.)
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Oh CRAP elimar!! That is just so SHITTY!!! What a BUMMER!! You must feel so angry! I know I would. Like, we've already done this God... Hugs to you, sweetie, do keep us posted here as this is your thread and we DO care!!! ( capitalized DO as in DO-DO)...hehehhehe
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Hi ladies,
If I just had the sentinel node removed/ biopsied can I have blood pressures on that arm?0 -
Hey Dakota. Generally, it's advised not to have bp or any needle sticks in the snb arm.
Which Dakota are you? North or South?
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Cindy-
Funny I am in MA!!! My dog is Dakota
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Dakota212, I don't think having the blood pressure cuff squeezing you on that side is a good idea. Go with your other arm.
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I don't remember where I read this, it's been a while, but I seem to remember reading if one has had BC, they are at a greater risk for developing colon cancer & that they should be checked more frequently than the norm. (just something else to scare the shit out of us!)
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I thought we all have slightly greater odds for any kind of second cancer. Just because our bodies have a proven track record for sitting idly by when The Best starts ravaging us at the cellular level.
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I second what Barbe said regarding your postings Eli!
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Elimar,
I'm so sorry to hear of your colon cancer. We are told 1 in 8 women in the US will get BC in her lifetime. I think I remember hearing that 1-3 will get SOME KIND of cancer in her lifetime. Seems to me that you got more than your "share." My mom passed from ovarian cancer two years ago, so that has invaded my thoughts, but I try to stay positive and tell myself that this is the last cancer I will personally experience. But when you get that diagnosis it really does come down to "One day at a time" doesn't it? Not many other options. Like you said, you hike up your big girl panties and move on as best you can. Thank you for sharing; I'm sure we are all pulling for the very best outcome for you from this latest curveball.
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My gastro doctor told me that having bc does increase your risk for colon cancer slightly so it is more important to do your screenings. Not that that helped you all that much Eli. I was dx in sept 2010 and just turned 50 so had my screening and found precancer so will be having more frequent screenings
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iatigger welcome to the middies. My fills were not bad at all. Usually a little feeling of pressure for about a day.
Dakota I would not take the chance on BP on the snb side0 -
With dx from eli, it got me thinking - when is the normal age to get that 1st colonoscopy? Should it be earlier if we have had bc?
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Thanks Sherryc, I survived the fill, nothing to it but only got one fill done because of concern there may some necrosis starting on the other.
hoping the antibiotics will clear it up before it gets that bad.0 -
Jryan I do know younger bc women who's MO recommended they get early colonoscopies
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Dakota, NO blood pressue on node side. NOPE.
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Thanks ladies
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Ok 1 more question. Anyone have experience with latisse? I have what I need I just have no clue when to use it. I start chemo a/c tomorrow.
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JRyan, The magic number is age 50. I was never told that we should be screened earlier due to B/C but, if a person has a family history of C/C, it is probably advisable to go at an earlier age.
Welcome, staynsane! You are one young looking Middie, we might have to card you!
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Elimar, good vibes sending your way. Anger away! Be brave.
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Thanks to all for the positive vibes. I am just a rat (the cute kind) set down in another maze. I got thru' that first one alright, and the learning curve will help me scamper thru' this second time. There better be some ratty num-nums at the end!
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of course there are.....Cheetos, what else would there be?
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Aha-ha-ha-haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course!
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I'm pretty good with those maze games. Call me if you need help!
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My dad had colon cancer so my surgen suggested i get tested after my surgery and all is healed ugh just the thought but both my brothers have had it done too so i guess it is not so bad to get tested
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I'm pretty good at maze games too - and, heck, if there are cheetos at the end, I'm all over that
My husband had a colonoscopy last year. He said it wasn't that big of a deal. All I remember about it was that he was so drugged up when I was driving him home, he kept saying that he wanted to go to the store to get his fishing license (he hasn't fished in the 20 years we've been together!) and he wanted to buy the movie with the mouse in it. We never could figure out which movie it was. But we still talk about how I was laughing so hard the whole way home!
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