treatments soon...im reaching out.

Hi Fuzzy---

I'm so sorry you've had to join this club. We ALL felt a vast array of emotions when we were diagnosed. You said you've had a biopsy? Do you know th results? What kind of cancer....IDC, DCIS....etc. Your treatment will depend on your diagnosis. I know once I found out everything I could about the tumor, etc and had a treatment plan in place, I felt much better. Now, I was still scared silly, but it sure felt good to get things started. The sooner you can start, the quicker you'll be done.

It might be helpful if you carried a notebook or small tape recorder to your doctor's visits. It's REALLY hard to remember and understand all the information you're being given.

I was in total shock when I was diagnosed too. There is no family history on either side of my family.

BUT!!! There are LOTS of wonderful sistahs here who can answer just about any question or fear you may have. Just keep checking back on the boards. You'll get more responses!

(((((((((((((((((((gentle hugs)))))))))))))))

Fuzzy--another thing I wanted to mention about the boards. Until you get familiar with them, it gets a little confusing. Or at least, it did with me.

If you haven't already done so, up at the top of this thread you started is the option to "save as favorites". If you'll do that, this thread will always come up for you with the latest comments.

The good thing is to catch it early. I'm also stage IIA.  Just don't hesitate to ask questions....or even to vent your feelings here. We ALL can relate to what you're going through. And you know, someone told me when I first joined the boards that in a few years I'd be trying to encourage newbies. Soooo....here I am........a little over 3 years out and doing great. There are MANY MANY women here who are REALLY long time survivors. Treatment options have come so far with breast cancer.

Just remember to breathe Stay busy to keep your mind occupied on something else. I PROMISE, you're gonna be just fine!!!

I am stage II B ,2 of 13 lympnodes,grade 3 and excapular invasion(probably spelled that all wrong)lol

I will send you some links to things that helped me.

MrsNJ is right! There are some WONDERFUL drugs for nausea. Chemo is nothing like it used to be. I guess that is what worried me the most at the beginning. But I had a great drug called Emend and I NEVER not ONCE threw up during the 4 months of treatment. Dealing with the hair loss was a little sad at times. Before I started treatment, I had my hair cut and donated to "Locks of Love". After my 2nd treatment, it started falling out so I just had my daughter give me a buzz cut. From that day on, I wore caps, hats, scarves.....didn't do wigs (it just wasn't me), but I loved my hats! You'll find something you're comfortable with. HANG IN THERE!!

I hope this works for you Fuzzy. This is the link Seyla started for newbies.

http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/108/topic/743394?page=204#idx_6096

It explains it alot better than I tried to about posting limits, etc.

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Hi Fuzzy,

Just wanted to stop by and say keep up the good work with the juicing! I juiced all the way through chemo. I had the most agressive chemo my body could handle...and I didnt miss a day of work or getting my kids off the bus. I think the juicing made the difference. I also exercized all the way through, even when I didnt feel like it.

The mediation will keep you on the right path. Find the calm in the storm. You will be fine. You are NOT alone in this. We have all been right where you are, and will be right here beside you!

Dear Fuzzy,

I got the BC diagnosis last March almost April. I'm so sorry you have to be here! But just know you are not alone. I was in treatment most of 2010, just finished in Dec and now I'm on tamoxifen for 5 years. What a whirlwind of emotions. So many tears I've cried. I love what littletower said about finding optimistic doctors. I went for many opinions and found great doctors who I trusted. I wish you all the very best!! The women on this web site got me through so much I hope you will find healing support, love and encouragement!! Big Hugs!! ~Beans

Hi Fuzzy!

I was terrified too when I got my diagnosis in March 2009. But I learned also that fear can be a friend of this disease - don't let it be! And don't overdo it on the research side either. If you are researching your disease and you find yourself get unnerved - stop and do something that you enjoy. My treatment was delayed because of my own fear - don't let that happen to you. I'm doing well now because my inner person got a nice continuous shot of spirituality - never underestimate that either. But get good rest and think good thoughts ALWAYS!! You'll make it - you'll see.

Sheila---thanks for posting the information for newbies.

I can remember being so confused when I first joined the boards. I would have LOVED to have had something like this to steer me in the right direction!

((((((((((Fuzzy)))))))))

Hi Fuzzy

I will be starting treatments mid february/march too. I meet with my BS next week then on to the oncologist..I had surgery on Jan 20.

Don't have any advice, just want you to know you will not be starting this alone, scary stuff, long road ahead....have to stay strong and be positive!

good luck to you

Tammy 

thefuzzylemon....Thanks from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful post.

It brought peace.

HUGS

♥

I finished my chemo four weeks ago. It had a cumulative effect on me and I got more tired, down towards the end. Though I didn't feel great on day two, three and four, I never felt like I wanted to vomit and had no other horrible side effects. I received the white cell booster shot after each treatment with no side effects (neulesta...sp?).  I once needed procrid for anemia but then declined it once I read about the side effects.  One of the side effects was having a recurrence (no one told me, so I am telling you ahead of time).  I lost all of my hair and then my eyebrows towards the end, but not the eye lashes.  I also had a mascetomy and had all the nodes removed.  I am now being treated for lymphedema.  Wearing the "pre-compression" sleeve is harder emotionally and physically then the chemo. But I know it is not permanent so I try to remember this. I am now onto radiation, as I assume you will be too with more than three nodes positive. I don't know what to expect. You sound like you are doing everything right and trying to get in the right frame of mind with the meditation, etc....I wish I could have been in this state of mind but was too busy with the young kids and being tired. I wish you all the best and hope you have a good support system in place.  It really helps.  Friends who visit and make meals, a husband who will massage your feet....And when you finish summer will be here with all of its greenery, flowers, beauty.  Winter has been long and hard for me. Hearfelt positive wishes for you!