Has anyone started a Dec 2011 group?

Keepnfaith,



You have to live in the u.s? The quick manner in which you have received testing and treatment is incredible! Although it has gone fast for you it is a good thing in a crazy way. You aren't having to sit and wait. I started the process in Sept and was officially given the diagnosis 10/05, has a mastectomy 10/14 and didn't start chemo until12/06. I know they say not to be in a hurry but for me it felt good to get it all started. I have boysl 11 & 14. You are fortunate to have a caring sister as mine although we were close doesn't seem to be much support for me at this time. But perhaps it is bcause the news is so shocking. The first chemo for me was not such a concern although I am a little tired come supper time. The other se really haven't played a roll. I wish you good thoughts and a little peace.

Hi ladies hope everyone is doing well. Hi to the new ladies.



I had just Herceptin today. Super easy. I did have a slight low grade fever. So tomorrow I might have to go see my onc and get a strep test. Other than that I've been feeling pretty good. I'm 8 days out from TCH.

Whatashocker3

Yes, I am happy this is moving so fast because it makes me feel like they care, but at the same time it hasn't given me much times to process everything going on, in an educational sense I mean.  

I hate hearing your boys are so young. I have 3 children. Two sons 25 and 17 and a 20 year old daughter. It seems to be especially hard on the boys. My youngest is taking it the hardest. So, I couldn't imagine trying to do this with them even younger. 

It could be your sister is in shock. Mine cried the next three times I spoke to her after she got the news. I was trying to comfort her! She decided since I am trying to remain so positive that she would learn to be too. I hope those around you will start supporting you. If I didn't have my family and dear friends I would have fallen apart. So far this group seems to be very caring so hopefully you don't feel alone during this difficult time! I know I'm certainly here to try and encourage others as I learn myself! 

Got the word today that I will begin weekly treatments of Taxol on Dec. 15. Still nervous I may have reaction to Taxol like I did with Taxotere but dr recommends trying it. I hate statitics. Dr said if I don't do Taxol there is a 5-10% of cancer coming back and coming back incurable. But there is a 1 in 10,000 chance I could die from a reaction of this drug. Have already had 1 tx of Taxotere, 4 tx of A/C. Now we try this. Hoping I don't get sick like I did with the A/C.



For all the newbies, it is tough but you can do this. We just need to kick this cancer and get to our normal lives.

mardibra, it's better than clogging up the pipes with all that hair, u can do it most of have already

Aww mardibra I know what you mean. I think when the hair goes it will become totally real. My hair was down to the middle of my back and I cut it to a bob. Friday I'm supposed to go pick up my wig and they told me I should shave my head first. Well I'm not going to shave my head until I have to and that will probably be next week.

I'm such a baby about the hair thing. Diagnosis? Rocked my world but I took it head on. Surgery? No sweat. Chemo? Something that to be done but I will survive it. Hair? Omg....



But, this too shall pass. Esmeralda was created after much research (and $$$) and she will be my new best friend for a while. So, I'm trying to find the silver lining. Getting ready in the morning should take less than 30 minutes. No hair to wash dry and straighten. Hair accessories that I've got stashed all over the house, car, office...no longer needed! Overpriced cut and color every six weeks? See ya! Brushes taking up too much room in my bag? Bye bye! Hair going frizzy in the rain? No more! Razors? Who needs em. Painful waxing? Nope!



Cheers to silver linings!

Mardibra - as always, I love your attitude. And I'll cross my fingers that you don't need the mx.

I'll echo the welcome to all the newbies. This whole process is a shocker, every step of the way. But the women on here will all help you - and you'll be surprised that soon you'll be there to help newcomers a month or so from now. We all help each other - that's how we make it through. We'll have a few friends and family who will be there to support us, but it's very different. We need each other to understand. 

I took my Decadron today and boy was I jittery. I worked late (7:30), ran to choir, stopped to pick up one last prescription - and promptly burst into tears when I got home and my mom greeted me, dinner still warm and ready. I did have a very good talk with the onc nurse this morning who walked me through what to expect. Taxotere sounds like it's the big 'what if' as far as bad reactions. I'll be pulling together things to bring from my list. You guys have been such a good help!

I'll try to check in while I'm in the chair (wow. "the chair." Has sort of an ominous ring. I'll just remind myself that the condemned are all those rogue cancer cells, if there are any hanging around.

Yes, here's to silver linings and finding the bright side in all of this. We're choosing to do this because we want our lives back. 

Hello ladies, was not going to post yet, but I saw dlm217 and like her I'm starting chemo on the 29. So I felt like it was to soon to start posting. Wanted to see what Im in for, so thought I would jump in so I could say hi to dlm217. I wanted to let her know we start together!

All you 40 something girls, my heart goes out too you, I'm a empty nester, and I tell people I think I can do this cause I don't have kids home!! Wishing extra strength for you with kids home.

I do work and I'm 58. Im so happy I have found this post cause like you dlm217 I'm so scared as well! All of you who have started treatment, you are awesome people to me right now!! I think about all of you all day! Stay strong and I hope this nightmare will go fast for us all! (((hugs))) to u all!!

Hi everyone...37 years old, 3 kids ages 3, 6, and 8.  Going today for tumor board meeting to find out my treatment plan and get full path report.  Don't know what stage but most likely 4 months of chemo, surgery, then radiation.  Was reading about the hair thing...just feel like it will really effect my kids.  I'm sure it will be upsetting to me, too, but that physical transformation will be really hard on my little ones.  Just preparing...trying to find some questions to ask today and I don't have any.  Just overwhelmed.  I'll be back later to post what I will be taking, but I know I will be starting asap.  Tricia

Good luck today Tricia!  Bring someone with you today..I was so overwhelmed, I didn't hear half of what was said.  Atleast you'll know what you're up against to start this fight to a healthy recovery.

Hi ladies, Im 40 have 2 kids 23 yr old daughter, 21 yr old son and a 3 yr old grand daughter that belongs to my daughter..... It really isnt that bad I swear, had hair down past my butt and now I have none LOL, its easy to get used to and it WILL come back,,, I told the little one that my hat ate my hair well now Im no allowed to wear that hat anymore haha.... I think they lied to me when they said i wouldnt have to shave my legs cause I still had to, all the other hair GONE!!!!!!! lol I finished my last chemo Nov 17th, surgery again tomorrow morning YUCK, mast this time so NO local reoccurance...... You will all get through this Bump in the road you are all beautiful and you all shine  keep your chins up and heads held HIGH

Terry, good luck with your surgery!

Julie good luck today! Here's to minimal s/e!



Welcome 3mon.