RNSusan

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Hi, Susan - I live in Roseville. I just read your profile. I'm in remission from Stage IV.....3 years now. I started out in 1998 with Sage IIB like you. But Her2 Positive and Hormone Negative. I also had Taxol, Cytoxin, and Adria the first time around. Not easy! Do you have any nerve damage in your feet? I had minor amount and went to Happy Spa one day and had reflexology. Actually made it go away! How is your reconstruction going? I just recently had my second breast removed. I've opted to forget about reconstruction. I just don't want more surgery. Jen

How are you doing? Did you have your exchange surgery?

I hope that your journey is going good. I was just reading through some of my old posts (a reminder to be grateful for where I am) and saw your reply to one of my questions. Thank you for your kind words.

Hi RNSusan! I've thought of you often! How did it go ? How are you and your body recovering? How's your spirit surviving all this? Hope you are seeing the sun shine again! Judy

Good grief! "Phone number redacted ". Let's try this. I live in Ky 270. My cell 7.9.1
1.7.9.8......if that doesn't work I'll try again. LOL!

Call me if you want. I was diagnosed 8/13/14and had BiMast with no expanders. I went straight to implants. Date of surgery was 9/02/14. Only minor complication. Drains out at one week. Only had 2 drains. Scars look good....for scars.
Telephone 270-791-1798 judy

If you ice your fingernails during the Taxol infusion it helps to maintain them. My chemo center had the ice packs that you "hit" to activate..,..I only used the last few times as I knew nothing about this trick until I read it on here. My nails started a black discoloration but stayed the same....nail bed is clear so I think I am out of the woods. Just passing this on....

Hi RNSusan, Hope you are doing well after your first chemo.
I am on Adriamycn/Cytoxen. Going for third treatment on Monday.
Very little side effects after first treatment except for reaction to steroids Dexamethasone. Could'nt sleep. Doc cut back from 12 pills to 6 pills and that helped. Felt like I was on speed after steroids for a couple of days.. Cutting back before 2nd treatment solved that problem. Had a bit of nausea and was more tired after 2nd chemo and the chemical taste in my mouth is a pain. Really nothing tastes normal.But all in all I consider these little problems. Still leading a practically normal life. Just have to lay down in the afternoon the 4th and 5th days after treatment. I am also taking Claritin for the Neulasta shot the day after chemo. Forgot it one time and won't do that again. It really works.

Welcome & thanks for reading my rambling answers. I just write it from the heart & maybe at 63 years of age, I've learned a few things. We can only hope! LOL Wishing you well & know there is nothing you can ask or post that will offend or shock us! This is a sisterhood & we have all faced the dreaded "C" word. Hugs from sunny San Diego! Barbara

Hi RNSusan. I am also 55 and stage IIB. My journey began Oct. 2012. I know everything can be overwhelming. I did not know anything about breast cancer when I was diagnosed. I have learned plenty and been through a lot. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Has your breast surgeon told you your options and his/her recommendations?

I hope that by now you have started treatment. Three months is a long time to wait to be treated for cancer. If not, I would get a second opinion and right away. In the meantime, welcome to the site. I am sure that you will find this a friendly place to come when you need someone to talk to. We are all in the same boat when it comes to emotions and feelings about our health. Just know that no question is to silly to ask and if you need to vent because you are having a bad day, we are here for you. I hope you find this site as helpful to you as it has been for me.

Hello RNSusan. Welcome. I too am 55 and was just diagnosed 3 WEEKS ago. Just got approved for my MRI (finally!) So far my surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday if all goes well with the MRI. lol

Hi RNSusan, I'm nearly 55 and was diagnosed in January, Stage IIB, IDC. I've been through surgery and radiation. If you have questions, ask. You're not alone.

Hi there. I am also in Elk Grove. I was diagnosed a year ago (rogjt before turning 50) and had a bilateral mastectomy on thanksgiving day. I was also 2B and had both IDC And DCIS. Hugs to you. Its a scary time. But you can get thru it and come out the other side. :-)

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