Just found out, had what looked like a large chunk cut out of my breast - thought it was just a disfigurement and caused from age (46) - didn't bother too much just looked for lumps - want people to know to check everything not just lumps... Hi… nice site! email me. Linsy <narkynet@hotmail.com> na, na thailand - Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 20:08:19 (EST) I'm going with my sister to get her results and wanted to get information in case her diagnosis was cancer. Your site is so useful; really clear and with just the right amount of information at this stage. Ann and I can use your information to formulate the sort of questions we need to ask if her diagnosis is cancer. thank you. Linda Hunter <mutagwok@aol.com> Sheffield, UK - Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 13:45:51 (EST) Courtney Ball-Ragin <fabolous_me2003@yahoo.com> Cleveland, Oh U.S.A - Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 08:21:17 (EST) i wont to encourage everyone to stay strong and that God does everything for a reason having both of my parents die from cancer it only made me strong and realize that eeryday we have something to be thankful for and stay true to the lord and put your all in to it because there is a brighter day a head melissa <lilmissy4da022myself.com> memphis, tn uniited states - Friday, November 14, 2003 at 11:52:57 (EST) I would like to just say i pray for each one of you evry night my sister just found out she had breast cancer and it hurt me more than her because you would never thinck it could happen to you or someone so close to i hurts to see some go through that alone but in all reality your not alone god is with and many more people like you are with you you alll are in my prayers kym smith <misslady@yahoo.com> newportnews, va us - Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 18:16:26 (EST) I too am a survivor of Breast Cancer. Seven Months of Chemo, 7 weeks of radiation then 52 weeks on a clinical study with Herceptin (. The study carries on for 15 years to monitor the reaccurance rate. I would encourage anyone who is a prime canidate for this study to ask about it. We are hoping that it will be the saving grace and we will never have to go thru this again. Cancer does not care who you are or what it does to your life. It effects your entire family. I am really angry that this happend to me and my family am doing whatever I can to Help fight for a Cure. ONE in EIGHT Women will be sticken with Breast Cancer. Look around right now and think about that...pretty scarry huh? Crystal Werner <crystal.werner@countryfinancial.com> La Grande, Or USA - Friday, November 07, 2003 at 15:12:44 (EST) 3years ago had one microcalcification, now i have a lump under lower left arm i will be going to surgon on monday should i be concerned? tracie <tracie@main.com> conroe, tx usa - Friday, October 31, 2003 at 13:04:45 (EST) I just want to encourage all the families dealing with breast cancer and similar situations to trust in God that he can heal you.There is nothing to great for God to deal with, NOTHING! Rashika Todd <6rashikat@cms-student.org> Charlotte, nc U.S - Friday, October 31, 2003 at 12:31:29 (EST) I would just like to say that all of you are so strong. My mother has stage 4 cancer. It started in her colon and spred to her liver. She is going through her second type of chemo now. I just want everyone out there to know, that if you BELIEVE in the depths of your soul that you are cured- you will be. If anyone wants to chat you can email me. Adrienne Hall <addiesunrise@lycos.com> Raleigh, NC USA - Monday, October 27, 2003 at 21:51:36 (EST) Great website for breast cancer support Harriet Davis <Snowangel@pivot.net> So. China,, Me U.S.A. - Monday, October 27, 2003 at 17:50:24 (EST) Hi - I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2001. I had an 8mm tumor on my right breast which was removed by lumpectamy. My lymph nodes were not affected at all, they were all clear, and my prognosis is excellent. I went through 37 sessions of radiation and now I am on tomaxifen. I suffer from terrible hot flashes, tiredness and have gained 14 lbs. since the surgery. I thank God every day for being alive and appreciate all the beautiful things that God gives us! Have faith, be happy and good luck to all of you who are going through this difficult ordeal. Margarita Sans margarita sans <sansm@gtlaw.com> miami, fl usa - Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 11:29:50 (EDT) hi people my name is samantha and i am 14 and the other day i found a lump and did not know if it was breast cancer so i came on this site and then went to the hospatil and it was im a bit sad but i will be ok well gotta go but thanks samantha <samantha_menefy@yahoo.co.nz> auckland, NewZealand - Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 19:43:34 (EDT) hi my name is kimburly i was whating more info on this tape of cancer my fathers sister has a daughter who has breast cancer so can i get some info on this ??? kimburly kimburly peterson <betty boop 319@ juno. com > douglas, az - Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 19:36:00 (EDT) Had my mastectomy on my left breast on 9-11-03 no family history of cancer.No radiation or chemotheraphy my brast cancer was caught early.Have started taking Arimidex.Would like to hear from any one who is taking this and your side affects. Irene Montoya <lnimontoya@sbcglobal.net> Sacramento, Ca usa - Monday, October 20, 2003 at 12:35:59 (EDT) Mila Marion <mmarion@caprock-spur.com> Spur, Texas USA - Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 23:47:05 (EDT) God Bless you all. My mother fought this battle for 9 years before she became an angel. Tomorrow Oct 16 will be one year that she has been gone. Continue your fight and never give up. Fight for my mother and all of the other women who lost the battle. God please find a cure. Laura - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 22:21:34 (EDT) What a great website!! I am in the process of opening a boutique that caters to women with breast cancer. I have been blessed that I haven't had it, but I have a huge calling to help cancer patients and their familys get through this. Would like to know of some products cancer patients need. Would also like some gifts that are humorous. Anything to keep their spirits high. Any suggestions are MORE than welcome. Sincerely, Lou Covington Lou Covington <blc@pclnet.net> Athens, Al USA - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 12:45:23 (EDT) looking for someone to email with that has or had breast cancer and lymphedema. Also looking for someone who had a low white count during chemo and how long it took to come back up linda <linda_bc_survivor@hotmail.com> emo, ont canadaloo - Monday, October 13, 2003 at 17:37:43 (EDT) I have dcis insitu in both breasts and am getting ready for a bilaterl masectomy but need information on which reconstruction process has least recovery time . I have been looking at the tram, diep, and siep flap and would appreciate any information on these, I have talked with the surgeon but not the plastic surgeon yet. Thanks very much for sharing and your help, PHYLLIS WILKERSON <PW37918@AOL.COM> KNOXVILLE, TN USA - Friday, October 10, 2003 at 14:26:41 (EDT) this avery good web site but it doesn't have enough information on stuff people need to know. I am doing a project on breast cancer this is not helping at all. But thanks you anyway. Lorrainequa Stephens macon , Ga Twiggs - Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at 09:55:55 (EDT) To all the people with breast cancer i have nothing but respect for you i hope that you continue to fight your way through the good times and bad. "Keep Fighting"! Talacia Riggins Dry Branch , Ga Twiggs - Wednesday, October 08, 2003 at 09:48:22 (EDT) hi(i know it says Kathy "my mom " under my name but i have to put that because i axidentaly already submitted a comment)and my mom now has a lump again for the third time after her mastectime and the 1st time i could tell something was wrong at the dinner table because she was sitting next to my dad whispering to him "should i tell the kids?" at that time i was so so scared that i didnt know what to do so i said"tell us what mom?" she said she had found the lump in her breast. I said how and why did god do this to you and she said god didnt do this to me "kitten"(that is my nickname)nobody did this to me it just happens sometimes. So there i was sitting there thinkind to myself "is my mom going to die or what is going to hapen to her?" so then she never told me it might come back again after she had surgery and then Chemo. so then we were at the pool a year later and i was about to get picked up by a friend to go on their boat and i saw stiches under her right arm and i asked her mommy what are thoose there for? she saidnevermind thoose i just had something done dont worry but i did ALOT!!! so later on that night she told me it was cancer again!now she got cancer again for the 3rd time in 2years and dosnt feel good AT ALL!! and she is doing chemo then raideation and taking 11 pills a night! IM SOOOOO SCARED!! so if you would please e mail me at swimback2003@hotmail.com that would be great so just put as the subject Breats Caner for the 3rd time so i know it is you thank you God bless all of you! Kathy <kat_mc@hotmail.com > Lake St.Louis, MO United States Of America - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 18:51:14 (EDT) I had a lump removed from under my left nipple. Did not heal well. Now the nipple is sucked in and under itself and I have a lot of scar tissue from the incision. What can be done about how abnormal my breast looks. I have searched the internet to see if any illustrations reflect my particular situation, but they mostly deal with total breast removal and reconstruction. It was a stage one, and I had 4 sets of chemo and 21 days of radiation. An extra five (a boost) Has anyone out there had this type of lumpectomy, and had some corrective surgery afterwards? If so, please let me know about it. I will be seeing my surgeon very shortly, and would like to have some knowledge about this. April <aprilhunter34@hotmail. com> - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 22:49:58 (MDT) In January 2003 I was diagnosed with breast cancer in my right breast. I am 55 years old am married & have one son who will be 24 this October. A cluster of calcifications were detected following my annual mamogram. A needle biopsy was done & we discovered that the cancer was non-invasive stage 2. A lumpectomy followed by radiation was recommended. I had the lumpectomy done on April 2/03 followed by 16 radiation treatments from mid June to the first week in July. I am doing well & feel great. The radiologist has today suggested that I may want to consider tamoxofin as added treatment. Chances of re-occurrence he suggested is about 7%.Because of the side effects I am not sure that I want to enter into this preventative stage of treatment. This is contrary to my approach at the outset where I said I would do whatever the specialists recommended. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that can give me council on this one. I am feeling very healthy except for high blood pressure controlled by medication. God bless you all! Lorraine <lgoldring@nelsonfinancial.ca> Winnipeg, MB Canada - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 14:27:41 (MDT) I may not have beast cancer and I may only be 17 years old but many women in my family have had breast cancer and have past away of it because they were not stronger enough to fight it i have the biggest respect for any women that has been able to over come breast cancer. I am doing a project for my welness class at my high school and i have found some wonderful things so far and everything that i have read on this site has been most helpful thank you very much erica <mcnutty@hotmail.com> campton, nh usa - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 07:37:10 (MDT) I have been cancer free for four years now and I am always afraid that my cancer will return. Last year I had a kidney removed and thank God that it was not cancer. My question I have been moved to another job location, I have to lift eigt year old child out of their wheel chair and I also have to change their diaper, my concern is I had my right breast removed and a couple of lympnodes removes as well, I have had three different doctors tell me different things about lifing. One doctor said that I should not lift more than five pounds, another doctor said not more than fifteen pound occasonially, and the last doctor said I can lift that I have no restrictions on lifting as long as my arm does not swell. Can you please make things clear for me. My employer will not let me return to work if I can't lift. Please answer this for me. Each time I read or log onto your web site it makes me cry, If I see people at the doctors office have their chemo, I get very upset. Please write soon and God Bless everyone and their families that are dealing with cancer. Virginia Virginia Alvarez <Grandmother_Alv @msn.com> Bellflower, California Los Angeles - Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 19:53:40 (EDT) I was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, 1996. I have been on tamoxifen for six and a half years. Had a masectomy with two lymph nodes involved. I am still being checked twice a year by my onocologist and surgeon as a precautionary measure. I feel great. Having lymph node involvement is not a death sentence. Norma <jamron42@webtv.net> Linden, Pa. - Friday, September 12, 2003 at 16:34:45 (EDT) My Mom was diagnoised with breast cancer 3 mons agao and had a mecectomey and we thought it would be ok but it is not the pathologist found more cancer in the tissue. We are all terrified me and my sisters Beth Shoemaker <bethsh2001@yahoo.ca> Barrie, ON - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 13:50:42 (EDT) I'm interested in finding out any updated information on menopause and osteoporosis. Gayla Davis <bbygrl1757@yahoo.com> Daisy, Mo. USA - Monday, September 08, 2003 at 20:15:23 (EDT) I have had two bouts with cancer - now, after 6 years of being cancer free, they have found more cancer. I am scheduled to go for a total masectomy in two weeks and am scared to death. I guess there is not much of a choice for me - If there is anyone that has been in the same situation and may have any interesting books to suggest for me to get through this - I sure would be forever grateful. They are going to do some reconstructive surgery at the time of my masectomy and this really scares me - I just want to get it over with - yet, I am afraid of what will happen. Thanks for listening and we need to fight this horrible disease - I have been a survivor - and I am praying that I will get through this again and be able to be a survivor again. twEvelyn Kirbach <HarleySteiff@aol.com> Lehigh Acres, FL USA - Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 21:02:07 (EDT) My beloved wife 28, is having Breast carcinoma. Dear readers pl. prey to God for her recovery. I have tow kids of 3.5 years old girl child and a new born baby of 5 months old. nimaran@yahoo.co.inspmanimaran <spma> Bangalore, State India - Saturday, September 06, 2003 at 07:55:57 (EDT) I have been recently diagnosed with my 3rd breast cancer and would like to hear from others who might be similarly situated. I have a strong faith in God that He is leading me on a path, albeit scary, I am trying to stay strong, peaceful, loving and faithful. Debbie <Debitac@aol.com> MD USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 02:24:48 (EDT) To Everyone that may read this: I would just like to say that I will keep you all in my prayers. Good luck in everything that you do and may God bless you in each and every way. Jamie Reed <brianscttr@msn.com> Huntington , wv usa - Wednesday, September 03, 2003 at 12:40:59 (EDT) Hi everyone I just would like to say to all of you that have breast cancer or any other cancer,please try to keep your spirts up and try to have a positive outlook.I feel for all of you and my prayers go out to you. May God bless you all. S.A.M. S. A. M. <sassy2@hotmail.com> summerside, pei canada - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 21:46:26 (EDT) anyone that would like to write to me abouth breast cancer please do cause i'am going throu it again for the second time and feel so alone. god bless all libby <libbyfalconer123@hotmail.com> easley, s.c pickens - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 18:45:46 (EDT) Hi I am 39 and my mom is a young 72. My mom was just diagnosed with ductal carcinoma invasive cancer and just underwent a modified lumpectomy in the left breast. She also had some lymph nodes taken out and to be examined to see what stage of cancer she is in. she is so scared and depressed which is so not like her since she is still worried about all of us and not herself as usual, she will cry off and on at times and then feel guilty for doing so. It hurts me soo much to see her like this and there is nothing we can do but wait. The waiting is terrilbe. Its like waiting to see how long u have to live. that is torture in itself which is worse then the cancer itself i think. Well we find out in a week so wish my mom luck. She also was told that she has a scar on her lung and they found that during the surgery which makes this waiting even more devasting and overwhelming because there is more to worry about or what could be evidence to how far her cancer has spread. Man i am scared for her. well thanks for letting me tell someone outhere about this who understands what my mom and family goes through, my prayers are with us all, Jane jane <blondey123ca@hotmail.com> Kingston, ON canada - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 22:13:51 (EDT) God Bless everyone who has breast cancer or anyother cancer.You all are in my thoughts and prays. Caitlin S. Pittsburgh, pa United States - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 17:23:50 (EDT) I feel such empathy for all who have had to endure the entire Cancer dance. Surgery,Chemo,Radiation and all of the wonderful side effects. In 1998, I had a stroke, two months later after a mammogram a large estrogen fed tumor was discovered. Prem-Pro was giving it all the estrogen it needed to grow big and strong! Well I had a double. Not a drink, altho it may have helped. Nope both of the beautiful pair had to go. Thank God, they went together. Chemo was a trip and the loss of hair....well you know. It did help to have the kids paint my head with water colors. Cute hat, big earrings and some great eye makeup. Hey! Radiation, no fun, burns at the end of treatment, treatable. Tomoxifen and an instant trip to HOT FLASH LAND!!!! YUCK,YUCK,YUCK!!!! Weight gain, yup! But, the mental anquish is the worst. You feel like you were raped by life. Violated. Yet, here I am. Five years later. I am a "CURE". Sometimes I wonder if I will ever feel whole again. I'm sure it's all a state of mind. But, anyway GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. I understand. Pat Estavillo <Patmom1944@hotmail.com> Ponte Vedra, FL U.S.A. - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 18:50:03 (EDT) Hi I am meghan, I am 10 years old. My mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer 3 times now. We call her the 3 time survivor. When we first found out that she had cancer me and my brothers did not know what to do. Now that she has had it for 2 years almost straight........we have learned that this is not a game, it is serious. Now that she is about to start chemo for the 3rd time I would like any advice on how I can help my mom through this. I may be young but I still understand how important my help is to her. Thank you!! Good luck to everyone!!!! Meghan <curlygirl93@comcast.net> Ca U.S.A. - Monday, August 25, 2003 at 23:25:48 (EDT) I am the spa manager for Abundant Blessings Medical spa in Kingston Jamaica. I found your site through looking for breast prosthesis catologues for my patients/clients. This is an excellent site. Best wishes to you Carol and your husband for making positives steps, and to all your guest who sign this book. If I can offer any help, Please contact me at my email address. Tania Hume Tania Hume <nhume@cwjamaica.com> Kingston, Jamaica - Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 23:20:33 (EDT) Diagnosed with Lymphoma Feb 2002 - 6 months Chemo - In remission till August 2003 - Now breast cancer in left Breast - I did it once before - will do it again - JUST ONE DAY AT A TIME - Love and God Bless to all. Madeleine Luckin <mml@tenaka.co.za> Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa - Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 09:04:13 (EDT) Angela Persons <personspad@aol.com> Bay City, MI USA - Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at 20:14:04 (EDT) |