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  • munnybunni
    munnybunni Member Posts: 74
    edited January 2017

    i do not know how do check "mods"

  • munnybunni
    munnybunni Member Posts: 74
    edited January 2017

    I went Monday for my stereotactic biopsy and am now waiting for the results.

    last nite I was in such a tizzy thinking about it and some family problems with me niece that I go very very dizzy and neighbor took me to township f/d and they took b/pressure and it was 185/106

    I had the poos all day thinking of things and not eating and then of course thinking of everything ...they said I was becoming dehydrated. they wanted to take me to emerg but I refused and came home and tried to relax....am feeling much better and b/pressure is normal 90/60.

    waiting on the biopsy and thinking that cancer is back is so frightening for me...am a wimp I guess...thanks for letting me vent

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited January 2017

    munnybunni ...In your pocket with you while you are waiting for results ..We all know how stressful it is ..So glad that you are feeling better , and your BP has gone down .

  • Kathy21
    Kathy21 Member Posts: 4
    edited January 2017

    my cancer did not even show up on mammo - I paid for a fast MRI o my own due to dense breast - Don't think I could ever trust mammo again

  • Kathy21
    Kathy21 Member Posts: 4
    edited January 2017

    wow I am new to this and have not heard about lung capacity lost till today. Getting scared.

  • Oomawerd
    Oomawerd Member Posts: 6
    edited May 2017

    first time for cancer and first time here and first post that i have found thst kinda fits me. Lol

    And only one recent post.

    I am very stressed..

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited May 2017

    hi Oomawerd.....sorry for the delay......group has been very quiet lately

    If you need to talk I'm here for you

    Hugs Sheila 💙💚

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited May 2017

    Hi Sheila,
    Good to see you here where we started! 

    Hi Ooma,
    Welcome to Stage 1 Sisters.  It is quiet here....
    I was where you are at several years ago.  Are you making progress in your recovery from surgery?
    Did you require treatments? 
    I hope you will find answers to any questions you have.  There are many active threads on BCO.  Most of us belonged to several threads as we progressed through the stages of recovery.
    Best wishes,

    Joan811

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited May 2017

    Hi Joan

    Maybe we can revive this thread even though I'm not STAGE 1 SISTER anymore....

    Happy Mother's Day to you 💚

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  • Tita415
    Tita415 Member Posts: 2
    edited May 2017
    Hi Sheila, and all the ladies on this board...I was diagnosed 1 year and 2 months ago; invasive ductal stage 1. Had surgery (bilateral Masectomy) May 25, 2016...what a journey it is! Never before that did I have any pains, symptoms, lumps or anything so can't help to doubt I ever had anything. The pain is unbearable along with the sleepless nights, and had to go to surgery again due to infection. Now after reconstruction its even worst...very unhappy with the whole procedure but all in all I am blessed because the Lord is on my side. So Sisters my love to you all. There is strength in faith. 🌼🌺🌹🌷💐
  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited May 2017

    Hi Tita,
    You certainly have had an ordeal - a year out and still feeling discomfort. 
    I am five years out but still check in because I believe we are always in some stage of recovery after the emotional and physical effects of BC.
    Why did you have the BMX?  Your diagnosis does not show....just wondering if you are you are young or triple negative.  Many ladies have had the BMX so that they do not have to be concerned of recurrence.  I have not had that experience, so maybe someone who has can weigh in on recovery.
    I agree with you...faith carries us through all things.  And having ladies here to share information and caring heart helps so much. 
    Hugs for you!

    Joan

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited May 2017

    Sheila...we never know...maybe we can spend more time here.
    You started this thread and it was my lifeline!  Some things and some people we never forget.
    Smile

    I hope your Mother's Day was wonderful! 
    And for all mothers who may be on here...wishing you peace and hope!

    Joan

  • Tappermom383
    Tappermom383 Member Posts: 401
    edited May 2017

    I've been posted primarily in Lumpectomy Lounge as that's been my journey...but I'm also Stage 1 so here I am! Breast cancer has been on my mind since I was in my early 20s, when I found my first lump (was on birth control pills) and had my first surgical biopsy (benign). That was followed by three more benign surgical biopsies over the next 30 or so years. It wasn't a lump that led to my ultimate diagnosis but the discovery of an "architectural distortion" in my screening mammo last October. That led to a diagnostic mammo and ultrasound, then a breast MRI, core needle biopsy and diagnosis. By the time I got the diagnosis of IDC, I wasn't surprised as the process had gone on for what seemed like a long time. I had my lumpectomy and SNB on March 31. It went very well - I had mostly discomfort, primarily from the SNB, which has now subsided. I'll be having 33 radiation treatments; had my mapping this past Monday. After rads, I'll go on an AI (my MO said he usually prescribes Arimidex).

    I know there's discussion about the power of a positive attitude on other threads, but I learned the importance of having one from my grandmother, who had breast cancer before I was born. At the time, the protocol was a radical mastectomy with removal of all her lymph nodes. She suffered from that for the rest of her life. She eventually had both lung and bone cancer. Through it all, she remained the most loving, incredible woman I have ever encountered. She was the one who took me to the art museum, who introduced me to opera on the radio, who instilled in me a love of words and reading. I met her doctor after her death; he told me there was no medical reason for her to have lived as long as she did (she died at 67) except for her attitude.

    And so I choose to look ahead. I have a 1-year-old grandson (the cutest little boy on the planet!) and I intend to be there for his high school graduation and sure hope to be there when he gets married (don't wait too long, Felix!). At 70 that may be a bit too optimistic, but I can dream, can't I? I started going to fitness classes - strength training with free weights and mat Pilates - before this unasked-for adventure began and went back three weeks after my surgery. My oncologists remarked on how quickly I was healing; I think my increased strength has had something to do with that. Going back to class made me feel so normal - it was wonderful!

    I don't know how my body will react to radiation or to the AIs but I'm choosing to not read the negative and wait and see. I've already tasked my DH with dragging me out of the house for a walk when I say how tired I am!

    Finding this site was a bit of serendipity. I learned the importance of this kind of support when I had my hysterectomy in 2008; I spent a lot of time on the HysterSisters site (much to my DH's amusement). The tips and support we get and give are truly priceless!

    Best of luck to all of you.

    MJ

  • drained6513
    drained6513 Member Posts: 30
    edited June 2017

    Hello.... great site.  I am also a Stage 1, 0/3 nodes and get comfort from such warm ladies on here.  Just finished my 12 weekly Taxols.  On Herceptin til December now.  Mine was mostly a large DCIS but had some focal invasion, the largest being 7mm.  Nice to meet you all!  Everyone enjoy your summer!

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited June 2017

    It would be great to see this thread revived ..when I was first diagnosed I used to read this thread before ever joining BCO...and found such comfort from it ..I learnt from all the wonderful ladies here that life goes on ..despite being diagnosed..and there's still lots of fun to be had 😊


  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited June 2017

    Drained ..Welcome ..my diagnosis is similar to yours..DCIS with 7mm invasion..

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited June 2017

    Hi Lucy .......thanks for your kind words......we can still come together and share our lives...

    Hi Drained......I was on herceptin for one year on my first diagnosis...didn't bother me all except my nails.

    Good to see you all.....Hug

  • GraceNPeace
    GraceNPeace Member Posts: 1
    edited June 2017

    HI all, I am recently diagnosed and seeking some recommendations for surgeons in Denver. I have consulted with 2 surgeons, Dr Moore at Skyridge Medical Center and Dr Murphy at UCHealth. Does anyone have experience with either?

  • Tappermom383
    Tappermom383 Member Posts: 401
    edited June 2017

    I can't help you with surgeon recommendations, Grace, as I'm in Southern California but I'm glad you've found this forum. We can recommend other threads that would be helpful to you if you add the details of your diagnosis on your profile and then make it public.

    I'll be in your area in just a few weeks, after I finish my radiation treatments. My daughter lives in Parker and I'm going to visit her and my little grandson. Can't wait!

    MJ

  • plumster1
    plumster1 Member Posts: 100
    edited June 2017

    gracenpeace-

    Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. If you are looking for recommendations, I would chose from "all topics" menu whatever type of BC you were diagnosed with IDC, ILC etc... once you click on that you see a button "start a new topic"..... then you can start a new post.... a heading like "need recommendations in Denver" or "newly diagnosed in Denver" will help catch people's eye when scrolling through active threads who might have information.


    Also, making all your diagnosis (dx) public in your profile helps when people are giving advice... similarities/differences etc...


    Best,

    Michell

  • T-Sue
    T-Sue Member Posts: 207
    edited June 2017

    Hi GraceNpeace, Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I am also in Denver and being treated at Rose Medical Center. I'm not familar with the two surgeons you mentioned, but I have really loved my surgeon:

    Dr. Stephanie Miller with Western Surgical group

    Good luck with your research and treatment!

  • salasila
    salasila Member Posts: 22
    edited August 2017

    Hi all. I guess I'm kinda late in joining the group. I was diagnosed end of May, had my BMX in mid-June and started chemo in early August. It has been a whirlwind for sure. I've been maionly hanging out in the weekly Taxol and August chemo groups but I thought that I need to be here too with my other Stage 1 sisters.

  • keepthefaith
    keepthefaith Member Posts: 856
    edited August 2017

    BB, I am in about the same time frame as you and I don't find myself obsessing, but when Dr appts are around the corner, I do get somewhat anxious. I guess the fear never really goes away. And, in light of the fact that my 83 YO mom was just DX'd with BC for the 2nd time, from 23 yrs ago, it definitely comes to the forefront of my mind, now, more than before. I think lifes' circumstances do play a part in how we process our fears and some days are harder than others. I hope things settle down for you soon.

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited August 2017

    Hi everyone......it's a scary journey.....after 10 years of cancer free 2 years ago during a routine mammogram my life was changed again......I was diagnosed right there with a new primary

    After many scans had another lumpectomy . .......but I wasn't comfortable with my decision when one node had had micro cells......I had a BMX followed by chemo and 5 years of Letrazole.

    Yes I'm still considered new patient and I do think about recurrence but I can't live in fear day in day out.......

    I'm sorry you are all going through this..

    One day at a time.....

    Good luck with minimal SE.....

    I WILL STOPPED daily if you all wanna stay here for support even though I'm considered Stage I I

    Because of those stupid micro cells.

    Hugs

    Sheila💜💛

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited August 2017

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited August 2017

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  • dsgirl
    dsgirl Member Posts: 193
    edited August 2017

    Sheila, Great to see good news here.

    Usually this thread is pretty quiet, glad you woke it up

    dsgirl

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited August 2017

    Thank you dsgirl 💛💛


  • ruthfromberkshires
    ruthfromberkshires Member Posts: 8
    edited August 2017

    I am new here. I was diagnosed last month and have a lumpectomy scheduled for next week. My doctors are expecting Stage 1, so my figures are crossed and thought I could post here. Glad to meet you all

  • T-Sue
    T-Sue Member Posts: 207
    edited August 2017

    Hi Ruth, I'm so sorry for your diagnosis and wish you peace of mind right now. Keep coming back to these boards for advice and support; the women here are so helpful. Hugs from Colorado!

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