Hello . . .
Hey i found this thread and I was just "passin" through sayin hello . . . .. I see this thread is not that active and maybe "we" can make it active. I'll start with a lil intro . . .
Im 29yrs, live in the bay area (northern california), currently going through neoadjuvant chemo dose dense (ACx4) followed by (Tx4)
this whole experience is new for me but I am learning to get through it with the help of so many wonderful people on these boards . . ..
Hey anybody local that might wanna meet up via in-person, phone or email ????? it would be nice. Thanks !!!!
i have another ques . . . anybody noticed that their hands or fingernails got darker ?? Mines look a lil darker, also I notices I have a few spots on my tongue that are dark.... is this "normal"
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Hello,
I was hoping u live nearby since we are about the same age, we are both bald and live in CA. lol. I live in Los Angeles so I guess thats far from you. After I saw your pic i had to join the forum. I am 31. I had a cute mohawk everyone loved it then i went buzz about 4 weeks now. I love it and i get so many compliments, so easy too. Now that my buzz has thinned out i should have my zara front lace wig this week. Not looking forward to that hair drama. I have had long hair so i am enjoying no hair. haha.
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hahaha I feel ya... I have a fronta lace wig "mariah" !!! Sometimes im brave and go out w/ my bald head. It just depends what mood im in...
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Hey Ladies,
I'm Clarity and live all the way on the east coast. I thought I join in and tell you my experience.
Singletona80- I had the exact treatment regiment that you have. I finished on May 11, 2010. I also had a bilateral mastecomy the end of June (by choice). I am now in the middle of radiation treatments with reconstruction starting Nov 30. It is lot to go through but you can do it. Yes the chemo will turn your tongue, nails, palms, bottom of your feet darker. They will return to normal after treatment. Your nails may also get brittle and thicker. If you have any question about side effects I will be happy to share.what I know. I have been blessed with so many people, folks I know and didn't know that helped me. I can only pass it on.
Domnik02- Hello to you also..Don't worry about the hair. Rock the wig or ball caps or scarves or go bald I did. It was very liberating.
Be Blessed and Healed Pink Warriors!!!
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Hi Sistas, I thought I would just stop by today. Be bold, have fun, go bald. Now you have an excuse to do something you wouldnt dare do if it were not for the cancer. I think it's a pity that many of us don't post on this forum, but I choose to believe that because our symptoms/side effects, etc. are non-discriminatory we participate in the others. Check to see if there is a Sisters Network, Inc. chapter in or near your locale. It's for us and is a tremendous group. Hugs to you young ladies.
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Just passin through sayin hello . . .. I am halfway through chemo, only 3 more rounds to go . . .
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Just stumbled across this. Welcome my sisters altho I'm twice your age but this disease does not discriminate based on age. BlessedOne is correct that we "belong" all over these boards because BC also doesn't discriminate in any way at all.
Tomorrow morning I'm in a 5K walk sponsored by our local Sisters Network. It is a wonderful group if you are looking for any kind of resource during this journey.
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Hi All... Here is my treatment journey thus far...
May 24 - Went to a GYN appointment for uterine fibroids and doctor found lump.
June 2 - Breast ultrasound and Mammogram, discovered two clusters of micro-calcifications in left breast
June 9 - Met with Breast surgeon, she gave referral for biopsy
June 16 - Stereotypic Biopsy
June 21 - Diagnosis: 06/21/2010, DCIS, Grade 3 & IDC, Stage II, Grade 2, PR+ HER2+ER+
June 30 - Lumpectomy, 2 cancerous lymph nodes removed
July 7 - Pathology report stated 11/13 positive lymph nodes; in addition, my margins are not clear.
July 14 - Met with medical Oncologist, he wants me to start chemotherapy before another lumpectomy or mastectomy surgery to clear margins. He gave me a BCRA test.
July 20 - PET scan
July 22 - PET scan results... 2 additional lymph nodes detected (possibly)... did not spread past lymph nodes and BCRA test results...
July 24 - Muga test
July 26 - Port inserted
August 2 - Chemotherapy (hemoglobin 11)
August 4 - Zolodex shot
August 23- Chemotherapy, iron was given with chemo (hemoglobin 7.1)
September 3 - Zolodex shot (hemoglobin 8.6)
September 9 - Pelvic MRI
September 14 - Chemotherapy (hemoglobin 11.1)
September 16 - Flu shot, DNC Laparoscopy, to check for endometriosis (Negative)
October 5 - Chemotherapy and Zolodex shot
October 7 - FINALLY...uterine fibroid embolization... I went to the doctors about this issue when they found cancer...
October 26 - Chemotherapy
November 16 - Last Chemo
December 13- Bilateral Mastectomy/ Delayed Reconstruction
Radiation date to be determined... (Approx three weeks after aforementioned procedure)
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Hello Ladies,
I'm 30 yrs old, recently diagnosed. I have had a lumpectomy, clear margins, no involved lymph nodes. I'm supposed to begin rads sometime next month. My Onc wants me to take hormone therapy, but I am terrified. I'm that girl that barely takes Tylenol for a headache, so my treatment decision has been VERY difficult. In addition, I want to make my 2 year old son a big brother ASAP. I'm still on the emotional roller coaster, hopefully I can feel the ground beneath me soon so I can make a solid decision.
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Hey ladies! Breezing through as well. Hope all is well and stay strong!
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Keep the faith Ladies this 2 shall pass..You will look back and wonder if it really happened. Keep a positive attitude and talk about your feeling with friends and family.
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A tip. While at the beauty supply store this weekend I saw a tutorial by DUBY. The process is simple and feels more natural than a wig. It's a solution you buy to coat your hair let it dry and then you glue track hair on top of the solution. It's like a presto WEAVE. I love it. Got it done yesterday and did it myself. Now I am mad because I spent 200.00 on a lace front wig that feels hot and odd. Please feel free to ask any questions. We are all in this together.
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