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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited August 2011

    SAB - I would not want a "board" control me either but with news of no chemo I would gladly accept that decision and move on to the next step.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited August 2011

    SAB you did get quit a chunk taking out.  I also had a 1.6cm tumor and my BS took 5.5cmX2cmX2cm. Congrats on the low onco score at least that can put at ease a little bit

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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited August 2011
    SAB...I also had a big chunk taken out with only a 1mm margin on one side. It turned out that the 1mm was the back margin and was right up against my chest wall so she couldn't go any farther. I had an indentation in my breast, but it actually has started to fill in and now it is back to it's normal shape which I never expected to happen. Hopefully, yours will too...
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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited August 2011
    Leisa...I'm so sorry to hear about  your dad. My condolences to you and your family...
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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited August 2011

    Hi ladies I went to the surgeon and he took the drain out.  yea I also found out there was a .32mm size cancer cell in lymph node.  There was no cancer found so I thank God for that. I have to have radiation I see them on the 10th of Aug.  How do they determine how many weeks you go.  I also have a question about the meds you all are taking who decides if you take the after meds.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited August 2011

    Lynnea rads usually takes 6-7 weeks.  Your RO will tell you how many reg rads and how many boost you will need. Since you are ER+&PR+ I am sure you will be on a antihormonal treatment after rads.  Your MO will follow you on that.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited August 2011

    Lynn - LIke Sherry said, rads usually last 6 - 7 weeks.  If you are premenopausal the ususal med is Tamoxifen.  If you are post menopausal then it is one of the aromatase inhibitors - Armidex, Femara or Aromasin.  Who decides if you take one of these?  YOU DO!  You MO will more than likely strongly recommend it but the final decision really is in your hands.  The majority of us are on one of the hormonal therapies and we tend to look at it as an added insurance policy against recurrance.

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited August 2011

    They said now I am a triple negative

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited August 2011

    Lynniea how is that?

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  • FLwarrior
    FLwarrior Member Posts: 977
    edited August 2011

    How and at what point did you learn your oncotype score and recurrence rate?  Is this something my MO should tell me?

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited August 2011

    Maybe I heard her wrong but I thought that's what she said I see her on the 19th or before I right ankle is killing me.  Could it still be from the Taxol.  I will let you know when I see her.

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited August 2011

    Wow, I missed a lot in a few days! First welcome to the newbies! I was reading where many of you had gained weight on tamoxifen, which I did when I was on it many years ago. I am now on Femara along with zometa and many pain drugs but I am loosing weight and a lot of it. Last 6 weeks I lost 9 lbs. I just don't have an appetite. Now any other time I would elated! Has anyone else experienced this on Femara? I'm wondering if it's the pain meds that are doing it. Waiting on bloodwork to check thyroid but I don't think that's it.

    Foxy

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited August 2011

    Hi foxy!  I bet the meds to have a hand in it.  I know when I took pain meds, my appetite was down. 

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited August 2011

    Hi all, another newbie here.  I just turned 57.  I am waiting now for the results of my Oncotype test to determine if I need chemo.  So far I have found with cancer...the waiting is the hard part.  I just want to know and move forward!

    I was diagnosed on July 1st and had a lumpectomy on July 11th.  The surgery was a breeze and recovery very quick.  My incisions look great.  I get some irritation when I wear a bra but nothing bad.  All my bras are underwires, and sometimes that side spine rubs one of the incisions.  I may have to just remove the wires to be really comfortable.

    I met with my oncologists the week before last.  The medical oncologist ordered the test.  He also had blood drawn for Vitamin D levels.  I will be taking a hormone blocking med as well for 5 years.  I believe Arimidex.  Everything is on hold until the test comes back.  If I get a nice low number, no chemo.  Will have radiation, 5x a week for 6.5 weeks.

    I really look forward to making some friends here.  I love the spirit of the group and the positive attitudes all the ladies seem to have.  We can rally together!

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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited August 2011

    Ok ladies, should I be nervous now? I've had a bumpy week cancer wise and have been a little down.



    My DH has told me that he has a surprise for me. I'm to be ready to go at 12 and I can wear anything but bring a change of clothes for later (not necessaruly dressy but not jeans).



    Apparently my kids are in on it because my DD is having a 3-dat fundraiset (candle show) and told me last night I might want to put my order together early so we won't be rushed during the show. Now I know it's because I won't be there.



    Well, I'll let you ladies know later what the surprise is. Wish me luck lol.

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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited August 2011

    Oh, welcome FLpinkwarrier and justmejanis there's a great bunch of ladies here that can answer questions or just shoot the breeze with you as you need.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited August 2011

    Marie, sounds like a water-park situation. Take a comb and make-up touch up stuff too!!!! Have a blast, wherever it is...!!

    Welcome to the newbies!

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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited August 2011

    Lol Barbe if it's a waterpark my DH would have to be crazy. Having problems with my leg again and can't walk (stuck on crutches until after we fix it again). But he did say we're bringing the wheelchair just in case.



    Well gotta get ready - for something lol.

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited August 2011

    Welcome to the newbies justmejanis and flpink!! Flpink--where in Florida? I'm in Orlando.

    Reesie --- Ooh to be kidnapped!! How romantic!! Let loose and have fun!! I'm jealous I have to work all weekend!!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2011

    Welcome FLpinkwarrior, the Oncotype Dx is for early stage, node negative (usually,) hormone positive cancers.  I am not sure how often they use it for Stage II.  Any doctor can order it.  They send some tissue to California and it takes 2-3 weeks to get results.  Ask your MO if you are a candidtate or not.

    Also, welcome, justmejanis. I had my lumpectomy two years ago, in July, with pretty much the same treatment path you are on.  Hope your Onco score is nice and low.  I was borderline at 18, with a marginal benefit, so I did not have chemo.  Do you mean you tumor was 3mm?  If it was 3cm, that is usually Stage II.

    reesie, I am in suspense now about where your DH is taking you.  Have fun!!!!

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited August 2011

    Reesie, have fun and enjoy! What a great thing for your family to do! DH blind folded me on my 50th and drove me around for what seemed like forever as I whined incessantly about where are we! Ended up at my brother's for a huge and wonderful surprise party. Came home to 50 pink flamingos in my front yard with a large sign. Lol. Everyone in my town knew I turned 50! They were provided by flamingonightmares.com. They came and collected the birds the next evening! Thank goodness!

    Foxy

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited August 2011

    Thank you all for the warm welcome.  Reesie.....sounds like your husband is a doll and I hope whatever your surprise is, that you enjoy it tremendously! 

    I am not sure that I posted all my stuff correctly.  It still confuses me.  My BS told me that he thought my cancer was Stage II.  I have no idea where I came up with Ia.  Maybe I will go edit it.  Yes, my tumor was 3.2 cm.  My surgeon told me it was larger than they thought.

    Maybe I can go edit my information and get it straight!

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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited August 2011

    Foxlairfrm...I wouldn't be at all surprised if the pain meds are causing your lack of appetite. My mom was on them for a while after her heart attack and lost lots of weight because she simply didn't feel like eating. Her appetite returned after she stopped taking them.

    Welcome to all of the newbies!!

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited August 2011

    I actually thought I would be on time this week for the mystery pic.  Darn!  I am heading to the coast this morning and won't be around...

    So...I think it is a white cat drinking milk in a snowstorm, or a dust bunny!

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited August 2011

    I can't see the mystery pic! What happened?

    Foxy

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2011
    Foxlairfrm, Flamingo nightmare?  That's Flamingo Heaven.  I'm so jealous of your flock.  Meece meant the pic is not up yet...white on white...screen dust...she'll have to check back later today after BarbA (ooops! I mean Sherryc) gets one posted.
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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited August 2011

    I have not posted the pic yet.  I have had a really busy week and actually forgot about it.  As soon as I can get something together I'll post it.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited August 2011

    Sherry - I am so glad I was not the only one who forgot to post the mystery pic. All I could say was oops!  and quickly find something.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited August 2011

    Ok lets see if this works for the picture

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited August 2011

    It looks like coarse sand to me.

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