Stage II w/Lymph Node Involvement
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Megs Wow, you are one brave lady, you are the inspiration my friend and know we are here for you. Sending you a big hug ((((())))))
Ladies, I am now 4 weeks pfc getting stronger but still weak in the legs, i have gained weight yep had to buy a new pair of jeans last weekend, the others didn't fit maybe its the tasting food normal now and the sweets!
Anyway my surgery is April 22 and it was decided that i will have a mastectomy with no recon yet, then rads ughhhhhhhh stupid cancer!
Take care everyone cheryl
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Mercedes, that is one less thing, congratulations!
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Sending hugs right back to you. I know you will do well with your surgery. You have a lot behind you already. Chemo is not easy but you did it! I found rads much easier than chemo and I hope the same will be true for you. Thank you for your kind words. Meg
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smrlvr, thank you for your reply. I always told people the same thing you mentioned in your post, when friends told me how strong I was, and that was "What other choice do I have?" We all just do what we have to in order to remain with our loved ones and continue living our lives. Never felt sorry for myself because I knew how many other women were going through the same thing. Never thought why me. Attitude is so important and I did feel strong and determined to get through treatment. None of us should have to go through this and none of us deserve it but when it happens we just accept and fight. I see now that my expectation of "it" being over after my last treatment was finished was unrealistic...I have always been a positive person and knew I was going to bounce back to the pre-BC me. The reality is I do not feel nearly the same physically or emotionally as I did before BC and I'm just coming to understand that BC has changed me permanently in certain ways. The "aftermath" is something I was not prepared for but need to accept graciously like so many other women before me. Thank you for your insightful post. It really helped
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Meg,
What a strong woman you are. thank you for sharing your story as you are courageous and beauiful and inspiring to all of us going through this journey both good & bad seems to come of it and we shall over come ALL of it!!!
All the best to you
Fur (((HUGS)))
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Hello Ladies,
I am new to this forum and would like to introduce myself. Diagnosed on February 25th, went to the right breast mastectomy on March 12 and getting ready for chemo, radiation and hormonal treatment. My CT- scans for bones, abdomen, pelvis and chest along with heart echocardiogram will be on April 3rd. My doctor doesn't expect to find anything there but he needs to rule out a few percent of possibility before we start chemo in the beginning of May. I hate all of these tests and awaiting results is a plain torture to me. I am still on the emotional roller-coaster as I went from a very healthy woman in her 40s to being diagnosed with breast cancer within the matter of 2 weeks. My cancer was discovered during the routine annual mammogram, no prior symptoms, I didn't feel anything etc.
This is great forum and I am really grateful that I found it. Even though my husband and my 16-year old daughter are extremely supportive and compassionate talking to others with similar diagnoses is very helpful.
Best wishes to you all!
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springsoon - sorry you have to join us, but "welcome". Great group of women here, with a wealth of information. I had a similar diagnosis and am in the same age group - mine was found with my 1st ever mamo. Scary stuff... but now, I am almost 1 year out! Hope everything goes well with your further testing and that you get thru what lies ahead with leaning on everyone here.
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Thank you, mjsgumbas! Yes, I remain positive as doctors are saying our stage is considered early breast cancer. Still - as probably most of us - I have never expected that it will happen to me. I guess nobody does. There are so many treatments available right now even as compared to 10 years ago that I believe our outlook is very good!
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I was dx last July and finished chemo on 1/30. When I had my bmx in August, I was told they found no cancer in the 9 sentinel nodes (6 on cancer side, 3 from the other) that were removed. Alas, there was one node found *in* my breast with 2.5mm cancer. Is there any significance to this? Is having cancer in a lymph node *in* my breast different from having it in nodes elsewhere? thanks
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Springsoon, I am sorry this is happening to you. I found the waiting to be the worst. I was also,perfectly healthy, so BC was a huge surprise. Even though friends and family are supportive, it really helps to talk with women who are going through what we are. That is why these forums are so helpful. So welcome.
2timer, I don't know the answer to your question. Is it possible you just had a node in your breast so it is the same as having it in any node?
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Hello,
Curious if anyone on this thread is enrolled on Rx PONDER clinical trial? I filled out consent forms for step 2 today. Waiting to see which arm the randomization puts me. Onco 16.
Thanks
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Hi 2timer and springsoon - yes i too was extremely healthy prior to Dx.
. Still am except for all the baggage tgat comes with Dx Re LNs in breasts - if affected they do seem to indicate a more aggressive cancer from what i have read
lymph nodes IN the breast usually referred to as intramammary nodes ..(IMLN)...
An article i found on PubMed
CONCLUSIONS: IMLN metastases are a marker for disease severity; recognition of this may influence choice of adjuvant therapy. The presence of metastatic disease in an IMLN is associated with a high rate of axillary nodal involvement, and should mandate axillary dissection. Preoperative lymphoscintigraphy may help identify these extra-axillary metastases.
2timer - imlns are a marker for aggressive cancers but since your grade was 3 - you knew that anyway and at least your axillarys were clear ( YAY) and you have had double Mx plus chemo then i would think you have been as aggressive as you could be
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Thank you Ladies for such warm welcome! Getting my medport this coming Monday - here it is to fast recovery! There is a breast cancer awareness day at my daughter's school today. She wore all pink to honor and recognize women as us. I was tearful this morning. Wishing you all the best!
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Springsoon-so sweet about your daughter! I would've teared up, too.
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springsoon- Sounds like you're getting your neoadjuvant' on soon. Good for you. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is great (minus the side effects), particularly in Grade 3 cancers because chemo drugs target and kill fast multiplying cells. Therefore, the more aggressive the cancer, the more utility you get from chemo.
I must say, with neoadjuvant chemotherapy it was quite rewarding to tangibly observe my 26 year old wife's tumor melt away before our fingertips. By the second infusion, there were no longer anything to feel. Your experience might be different (we are Her2+), but treatment is really outstanding these days - know you're good hands. It will shrink (or destroy) your tumor and flush out your lymph nodes. Sending warm vibes and knocking on wood that you achieve a pCR.
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Xrayalli and ben50 - thank you for your posts! Ben50 - it sounds like your wife is healing as we speak! This is always so great to hear the treatment works - keeping my fingers crossed and wishing your wife good luck!
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Hi new folks and old friends! I just finished rads last week and am checking in! A little burnt but basically OK. I'll post some pics when I get a chance (and some decent images!)
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Hi Ladies,
Checking in again. Just freaking out about tests results. I had CT-scans of bones, chest, abdomen and pelvis yesterday in preparation for my chemo that will start within the next few weeks. I have no pain, and doctor is saying it is routine exam to rule out any possibility. I truly do hope it will come back negative (results within 3-4 days). I am new here (diagnosed Feb. 25th) and going through endless doctors appointments and testing is a very shocking (still) experience to me, as I used to be a very healthy person. Am I overreacting?
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springsoon - you are NOT overreacting!!!!! This is not easy... it's overwhelming... with all the Dr appointments I found myself hearing the teacher from Peanuts - whooon whannnnt whaaaghtttt... Take a deep breath (easier said than done) and know you have a great group to lean on here. I guarantee everyone has similar feelings at one time or another. We are here for each other!!!! Hope your test results are all good!
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(((springsoon))) - so sorry you had to join us here, there's no "over reacting" to being blindsided by this beast! I was also a "very healthy" woman with no meds, no chronic medical issues, etc. and a completely normal mammogram so I was totally shocked to find a lump and get this diagnosis...My doctor keeps reminding - "you are still a very healthy woman, but now you have breast cancer". Waiting for test results is such a tough time for me too, you'll find lots of wisdom and support here...hang in there (((Hugs))) Maureen
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mjsgumbas and Maureen1 - thank you for your encouraging words! Sometimes, I still do think that I wake up one day and all of these would be just a very bad dream. I know it won't happen but it means that I still have a very hard time to accept my "new reality". Some days are better than others and I am determined to fight. I have a great family, and a teenage daughter who means world to me. My doctor is also saying that I am still a very healthy person
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Springsoon, no you are not overreacting. I was the same as you; healthy and shocked when I found the lump because the mammogram did not pick it up. Waiting for test results is the worst! I will never get used to it and now these tests will always freak me out. Praying for good results for you. We are here.
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smrivr - thank you for your understanding. I am hoping for the best as there are no indications for bad results. I am so grateful that I found this forum with so many wonderful and compassionate ladies. Best to you all!
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spring - i had a bad, feeling sorry for myself day yesterday.... Just tired of hurting, tired of all thats happend. They do creep up once in a while - not often. Nothing a good cry & a good nights sleep can't fix!!! Sun is shining this morning, birds are chirping - feeling better already!
Hope everyone is having an ok day!!!! (((Hugs)))
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just stopping to say hi and to let you know that Tamoxifen SE seems to have dissapeared, at least the fatigue! I am so happy for that! Almost normal now! Just a little dizzy when i stand up fast or move my head fast, hopefully that will pass as well.
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mjsgumbas - yes, we are all human beings and feeling down (particularly under these circumstances) is part of our humanity. Sun is high today though
Headeast - so happy that you feel better!
Have a great day everyone!
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Springsoon, thank you!
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Great news today!!! All CT-scans (bones, abdomen, pelvis, chest) came back negative. My heart echo very good. Mastectomy wound healing very well and medport incision looks good too. Chemo will start soon. As my doctor is saying: you are a very healthy woman!.
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YAAY!! So glad to hear your good news (((spring soon)))
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that is GREAT news springsoon - getting those good negative results just makes you feel sooooo positive and hopeful. I still remember the day we got a call to say all scans were clear. It was a fri Arvo and they wanted to let us know before the weekend ( I only had the CT scan that morning ) so we could get on and enjoy it - well done I am sure chemo will be a breeze if you are healthy and positive. Good luck.
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