Calling all ladies in their 20's

Yeah I got heartburn afterwords... i hear its normal

re: nuelastsa and pain- i actually dont experince any chest pain, but my hip burns, and achy all over.

Nausea usually has to do with being hungry for me too. When i am not able to actually eat i drink a boost or other meal replacement shake. After about 4 days my appetite returns and the nausea goes away...

Good luck! (btw i am on taxotere, zometa and herceptin)

I'm not in my 20's, but I noticed your post about marijuana to treat side effects.  Did your doc prescribe it?  I've been curious about trying it, but don't really want to smoke it (kids at home and all that).  I know there are pill-form rx's for it, but wondering about your experience.  i don't think it's addictive - based on ancient previous personal experience .   thanks.

My name is Ashley and Im 22. I havent been diagnosed, I just found a lump in my right breast and kinda let it go for a few months. I had no idea this many women had BC in ur 20s'. I told my gyno at my yearly appt and she didnt feel anything...I had to point out where it was and she told me its in kinda a weird spot....not sure what she means? But then she sent me to a specialist I guess to get a ultrasound and see what is gong on.....I asked her what she thought it was and she said a fatty tumor or something but shes not sure, then she looked up my family history, that made me kinda nerves. My great aunt on my moms side passed away from BC. Im waiting to go to my ultra sound appt. I kinda was putting it off.....i know thats dumb. Im such a baby Im really scared it will come back something bad and I think about it alot...mostly around my kids, just seeing them makes me sad like maybe eI wont always be here when they need me.....p.s I think all of you women are the most brave ppl I have ever known, I read every post and I take comfort in your storys. You guys really are my heroes.

how do i combat feeling "out of it"? i was fine until this morning.

Shira- I somtimes feel "out of it" too and usually that feeling only lasts a few days. I try to listen to music, play with my kids and try to resume somewhat a normal lifestyle!

MrsNice- so many ppl have suggested pot for my SE but really i dont feel they are that bad. Maybe if I were more towards the end i'd try it. (i've smoke MORE than my fair share of Pot in middle and high schools so not really rushing back to it yet)

Ashley- Agree with MelBell- DONT let any dr put you off because of your age (look where its got me stage IV now) Statistics are on your side though MOST lumps are benign, but everything is worth looking into!

nanna, glad you are getting back into routine.  i was finally feeling better myself until i woke myself up CRYING last night.  i guess the neulasta took a while to hit but it hit hard.  i have never experienes so much pain in my entire life.  i couln't sleep nor find any position that was acceptable.  i finally switched from tylelon to advil and ativan which made a difference.  i have literally been screaming in agony.  my neighbors prob think i was murdered last night, it was awful.  on top of that, out of nowhere, i got my period!  does anyone have a remedy besides advil?  i was ready to go back to work. now i'm in so much pain.

Nana- a routine helps me too...  make me feel like i didnt just waste the day

Shira- i have a script for vicodin which i take when my pain is at its worse (i have small children so i cant be foggy all day and it does that to me) motrin pm i was told was one of the stronger OTC and i take those when the nuelasta shot is sworking its magic

Anything new with anyone? I go to the dr thur for my follow up after chemo and i am hoping they'll schedule the scans to check on my mets...

i feel the nuelasta pain around day 3 or 4, mostly only in my hip

I was not on Nuelasta but was on Neupogen for the blood cells and it did the exact same thing. bone pain was awful! i had to get the doctor to prescribe me oxycodon. But I also found that drinking an insane amount of water helped because it passed the medication through my body faster. As well moving around as much as I could with my daughter and the dog helped. If I was stationary for too long it got worse.

I just got back from my final doctors appointment until January! YAY. but i found that the doctor was very off putting. He asked me how I was feeling emotionally and I told him I was a bit depressed about my hair not really growing in as fast as it should and not having ANY eyelashes yet or my period. I guess since my treatment is over I just feel like I want to be normal again. He said my hair wasn't growing back as fast as usual chemo patients but then basically told me that it was stupid to waste my time being upset about my hair and such things. I realize these are small issues when facing an illness like this and its consequences however I am a woman and these things still bother me. Ugh. His bedside manner just sucked. and all he did was prescribe me anti-depressants but I am not taking them since I don't feel I am that bad.

Ashley - I know this can be very scary. I am close to you in age, i was diagnosed at 23 and although you are not diagnosed I urge you to try and not put off your tests. it is best not to let these things go. I pray for the best for you. and MelBel is right we are all here for you no matter why you need us. even if it is to tell us there is nothing to worry about!

 This past weekend my whole family participated in the CIBC run for the cure in Mississauga. My mother and I (and my daughter!) were part of the opening ceremonies to kick off the first run in Mississauga! it was awesome and after it was over the Mississauga News interviewed us and my mother and I were in the newspaper! I am very glad we could share our stories with everyone and let people know that early detection is very important. All my friends were there and we all cried haha. it was great. here is the article http://www.mississauga.com/community/article/881833--cancer-survivors-walk-on

 now i am just trying to figure out if i will ever feel normal again. i guess now that everything is "over" all the emotions that i never let get past the barrier are rushing out and i don't know how to deal with them

Thanks Ashley! Good luck, I'll be thinking about you. Keep us informed...You are NOT alone.

Wow Alicia- i would assume that your dr would point you in the right direction as far as support groups, or professional help if you're saying you are depressed... Thank you for sharing the article- Love your mom's words "you dont count the days, its the days that count!"

Ashley- In my case after they did the ultra sound the Radiologist asked to speak with me in his office (def not a good sign) I could tell by his face he KNEW it was cancer, but i had to get the biopsy to confirm, and they scheduled the biopsy that day, for the next week. He teared up a little when I decribed the treatment from my past dr, who kept insisting that it wasnt BC and just a simple nursing issue... So when do they give you results for an ultra sound? I think if it were as serious as my case they'd tell ya! ANd I agree with Mel you're not alone!

Shira- I get some funky issues with my mouth, not sure if its thrush or not, but i brush after every thing i eat, drink lots of water and also dont use metal tableware- I get a funky taste and sometimes sores in my mouth... Usually goes away a week before chemo...

Nana- I am praying for you! I am supposed to be getting my first recheck soon- see my dr tomorrow i also WANT TO KNOW!

Alicia- just to compare notes, how long did your dr keep thinking it was a clogged milk duct before suggesting the ultra sound? (mine took a year, plus me switching Drs cuz she was just so ahhh i dont know what to say! she actually didnt even do breast exam on my last visit, just told me "i told you it is a nursing problem go home!" anyhow i am not sure if her waiting and putting it off is why i have stage IV now, but i am takin her @$$ to court. (she wrote in my chart future dx to BC- she she effin suspected but didnt tell me!!!) Sorry just a little anger slipping out!

Nana, do you swollow the Nystatin or just swish?  i'm getting so paranoid about a fungal infection in my throat.  my tongue is white.  i'm such a hypocondriac so i can't tell if i'm over reacting.