junie1

Hi,
Yes I was still having periods before chemo. I did1 chemo treatment and haven't had a period in 15 months. I have gained weight also. I went to a dietician for 8 weeks. She followed everything I ate and said i was eatng right and I lost 1 lb in 8 weeks.

I live very close - New Tampa. I was just diagnosed this year Stage 4 MBC. I had lumpectomy with axillary dissection and have been on Ibrance/Femera/Lupron/Xgeva. I go to Florida Cancer Specialists in North Tampa.

Good afternoon, just checking to see how you're doing?

Thanks for participating in the conversations and adding your own experiences and point of view. Your input will help many others just to be able to read about it.

Thanks for the informstion.

Hi, Junie, and welcome to the site. This is a great place to share information, concerns, encouragement and laughter, too. I hope you find it as helpful as I have.

Junie, so sorry to see that your daughter has breast cancer. Is this the same one who had the DIEP? Your family has certainly had too much of this! Prayers for you and daughter.

Hello and welcome, we are sorry for your diagnosis, but we are happy to have you with us. Please feel free to join in the conversations. Here is a link to our cancer dx page for your type of cancer. Take a look at it to get you started on some information. You will notice at the bottom of that page 4 of our active users who have had that journey already, you may wish to contact them for their experience and wisdom. Also, I encourage you to go to the questions page now by clicking on the questions tab at the top of the page and post what is the most pressing issue you have right now. This will introduce you to the community and get you started on the help you need right now.

https://www.whatnext.com/conditions/cancer/breast-cancer

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Junie,
How are you doing after surgery? Do you have to have any further treatment?

Junie,
Has your daughter found out the results from her biopsy yet? Been keeping her in prayers.

Junie been there done that . I lived in Thonotosassa for 1959 through 1964 went to Hillsborough High and then King when it opened. Had first cancer Lumpdectmy Jan 2001 right breast followed by radiation Dec 26,2001 biopsy done result cancer in left breast had partial radical masdectomy followed by 8 chemo treatments radiation(year from H- - --) then the drug store for about 5 years and I said enough 2011 breast cancer has spread
Hoping a home town girl has better luck then I did.
Best of luck to you

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.

Junie,
I am so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. Keep us informed. Will be praying for you.

I read the post that you put on the wall of moonlight and I just had to let you know how much hope you have given me. Sometimes I get a little depressed because I am so unsure of what to expect. After reading that you are a 20 year survivor I know that I have a great chance of surviving this too. Thank you so much, you have changed my life.

You're right, I have known plenty of people who were diligent about their health and still managed to die too young. Then there are the others who smoke, drink, are overweight and do not exercise who live long lives. But I did not mean to say people should go on a "diet" but to maybe be mindful of what they put in their bodies. Attitude also seems to help a great deal. Be happy!!

Junie, I'm so sorry to hear your daughter is going thru biopsy again. Praying that everything is okay for her and prayers for you, too.

Junie, so sorry that your daughter is facing this possibility again. Keeping you both in my prayers.

Yes, I live in Spring Hill and go to Moffit. My surgeon is Dr. Laronga and my onco is Dr. Loftus. I hope I am writing on the right place. Congrats on your 19 years survivorship. Going to look up your daughter.

Good morning Junie1 I live in New Port Richey and was diagnosed with IV BC in June. So far things are going well for me.

Thanks for your advice, my poor husband is a man's man and is trying so hard.....but a man...after I took a nap my sister came over and the company was just what I needed. So you are so right. I loved your post !

My girlfriend bought press on nails for children/teens at the drug store and they fit on her toenails after she trimmed them , lol. It was cute

I noticed you had commented on another post saying your teeth had to be removed and you were having trouble with dentures. I too have had all mine pulled and now being fitted for dentures, supposed to get them Thursday as a matter of fact. What troubles are you having with the dentures? I have worried that would be a problem for me too.l

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I am glad to hear after being diagnosed 19 years ago that you are a survivor and doing well. You will love this site because you can communicate with other women that have shared your experience and knows exactly what you are or have been through. You can vent if you are having a bad day or celebrate if you are having a good day. Just remember we are hear for you.

Congrats on 19 years of life after being diagnosed with cancer. Welcome to the site. I think that you will find this a friendly place to come when you want to vent or sound off because you are having a bad day. Most of us have been there done that and used this as a sounding board. Everyone has been so nice to me and so helpful with information and just letting me sound off. You can also ask any kind of question you want because no question is silly or dumb when it comes to our disease. You have friends on this board who are ready, willing and able to help you with whatever advice or question you need answered. So don't be afraid to ask.

Hi Junie1,

Thank you so much for responding to my question its so nice to have a place where I can ask a question even if it seems silly and get some answers and even a few laughs I had a partial masectomy back 13 yrs ago and the difference in my breast size didn't bother me to much. Like you I just dealt with it and went on with my life. I have such a hard time with my self image because thats all guys I ever dated were into were my looks or more to the point my chest. I one time had a guy tell me that I was his "trophy" so the guys I dated weren't interested in the fact that I actually did have a brain in my head. Hell even the older gents were just as bad as the younger ones. I had open heart surgery when I was 11 yrs old (39 yrs ago now) and that scar never bothered me, I went right back to wearing v neck shirts and everything right from day one. I had my fair share of guys who were grossed out by my heart scar and they only saw about 1/2" or so if it so they would never call again. The guys who it didn't bother were basically few and far between. I never let that scar bother me but this scar, this masectomy scar is different. I lost something and thats why I have this scar, something was taken from me and if I can't deal with it then how is anyone else gonna deal with it? Everyone here is so nice and I appreciate all the kind encouraging words from you I know that I seem to be whining and for that I am sorry. I am still cycling through so many emotions right now and believe me the urge to rip someones throat out at times is so strong lol. How do you do it, go about your life and not let it get to you? If I can go just a few minutes without crying or wanting to hit something I consider that to be good. Thankfully I have a dog who just loves me regardless of how I look. He is the sweetest thing in the world and extremely protective of me. When I am really sad and in need of a hug he will come over and give me his little paw as if it say hold my hand and I will help make it all better for you. I am just so thankful for all your kind words and encouragement. I am looking forward to following you and seeing what your up to and how your doing. Seeing others who have moved past this and are going on with their lives helps me to move on in my own. Thanks again for your encouraging words.

Hello and welcome, we are glad you found us. Please feel free to join in the conversations. Here is a link to our cancer dx page for your type of cancer. Take a look at it to get you started on some information. You will notice at the bottom of that page 4 of our active users who have had that journey already, you may wish to contact them for their experience and wisdom. Also, I encourage you to go to the questions page now by clicking on the questions tab at the top of the page and post what is the most pressing issue you have right now. This will introduce you to the community and get you started on the help you need right now.

https://www.whatnext.com/conditions/breast-cancer

There are also subtypes listed on this page to narrow down the type of cancer to match your dx.

You may also find our "Beginner's Guide To Cancer" page helpful Click Here for that=> http://bit.ly/10BQKCi

Also, if you can take a few minutes and fill in some details of your journey so far, it will help others as they try to answer questions for you, it also helps others as they search through the data base to find someone like themselves. Confirming your email will allow you to receive updates and notices from the site when someone answers your questions or writes on your wall.

Thanks for being with us and let me know if I can help you find any information on the site. After you have an opportunity to look the site over and see what great things there are here, we encourage you to invite your friends, family or anyone you know that may be helped by the connections on WhatNext to join the site also. Just click this link to invite them to join. http://www.whatnext.com/recruit-a-friend

Wow, you are a real survivor, 19 years! Look at the hope you can give to others...that's what we do here...we support each other, answer questions, even allow a venting place as we all need to do that from time to time...welcome!

Welcome to the site. It is very helpful for people like you and me. Don't be afraid to ask questions for no question is silly or stupid and don't be afraid to vent when you are frustrated because that is what we are here for.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

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