INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours
Comments
-
Ahhhhhhhhhh Sass! You little Dickens! Thank you! I like that you did that.... The older I get, just makes me appreciate my life more.... I'm just thankful for all you friends, and that I can talk to you! And every day IS a special gift to me!
We had the most beautiful rainbow last night! They even posted pictures of it over the Rockies game at Coors field.... My Daughter called me back at 8, yelling "MOM! WHAT ARE YOU DOING STILL UP? GO OUT DOORS AND LOOK AT THE RAINBOW!" It was just beautiful...... me standing out there with my socks and T-shirt, and laughing with my Daughter! So I came in, and went back to bed..... 2 fans on.... ahhhhhhhhhhhh!
-
No I think I was bundled up because it was probably winter in Albuquerque and mom was in lala land from me being inside. I bet I was in 1st grade or so. I brought home every communicable disease to my DB who is 18 months younger than me. My poor mother. There was something about the measles making your eyes weak? I think there must be a picture of this somewhere otherwise I'm not sure why it sticks so much in my memory. Anyway that's how I feel cooped up with the curtains closed.
My 1st nursing job was 11-7 started in May/June of my graduation year. I had the worst trouble sleeping until I got the bright (lightbulb) idea to paint BR dark seagreen and move bed to other end of room where I could hardly see my hand during the day. But this prob. wasn't until the following spring by my recollections. Improved but then took 1/2 of Unisom to sleep, not whole only 1/2. DH ordered UPS stuff all the time and in those days you still had to sign for it. I trained UPS lady she had to wait until I found some kind of shorts and made it to the door. Still to this day I can walk into dark kitchen in daytime and I get the same feelings from back then and not good ones.
Oh yes, the measles epidemic. DD had another booster while in elem. school d/t epidemic or immun. not doing as well (1994-95 maybe). County health dept came to her school - shows how serious they were and we were a middle class neighborhood school with lots of stay home moms. Can count among DD's friends lots of aerospace employed dads. We had a fair epidemic in a church out here last year. Non-vaccinators. I wholly support right to choose but OTOH I have a nephew who had a skull fx during birth and cannot take pertussis vac. so I wholly support herd immunity for his sake.
DH did get his vac. yest. I think he got TDaP not the TD. He said he felt that was more imp. than Pneumovax and since he does all the yard maintenance I agree. DH is very active for 63, don't think pneu. is going to get him anytime soon. I know local pharm. has them all, just need to find out reimbursement from ins. Gotta give him a shoutout. We lost 3 shingles from garage in last big wind storm. It is detached not finished inside so not that big a deal. He got up on roof (my knees shaking) and got them replaced - we had extras stored. I don't give him enough credit. Forgive my crudeness but we have a saying around here, a loving one believe it or not - Shithead strikes again.
Yes we have forgotten the old ways. I have several books living off grid type books. Did you ever see the Foxfire series of books? I have only one. I subscribe to the neatest mag. called "Countryside". It is full of old fashioned stuff. Worth looking for if you haunt HP Books kinda stuff even just to look thru a few.
Is this the rainbow Chevy. This is from the Denver Post. Only picture I could find and it cut off the top of the 2nd rainbow.
-
got my sister's dress all done. Me in her dress. She bought the fabric and I made it. She liked a pattern that I had done for me. She'll be 60 on Tuesday. Youngest of the 4 of us. My GS who is 10 took the pic for me.
-
Wow Smarty nice job, she will love it
I gave away my sewing machine and fabrics along with all my craft last year I have no idea what got into me but I just wanted to give everything away and empty my place so to be ready move one day lol here I am still in the same place lol
I am a bit behind need to go back and read a few posts but needed to say I love the dress
-
YES Littlegoats! The picture I took didn't come out as good, and the one in the Post was not in color! I saw that picture online, but I was on AOL posting, and this browser will not let me post a picture! Isn't it beautiful? It just looked magical! And yes, there WERE 2 rainbows.... Thanks for posting that for me.... I can copy it, and send it to my Daughters!
Smarty! You are sooooo clever! Good Job Maynard! And is that all your own hair? And your real, actual color? I know nothing about natural color, but it looks good on you, whatever it is! I've been coloing my hair for so long, I forgot what my "natural" color used to be.......
But I "put-together" pretty well for an "older" pole-gal.... Ha! Just shut-up Cammi! Now in the morning, the first thing I will hear, is that I am older than Moses.... or Methusala, or whoever that was.... Yes, I know..... "older than dirt".....
-
LMG what a great pic! LOVE RAINBOWS. Then the two times I've seen double rainbows OMD.
To all my dear owlies:
Debated with myself hard on what I'm about to say. VERY hard. Many had contact by PM or by phone with BlueBird. Our last contact was the night before the Wed. admission. Then she wrote here and signed her name Kristine. I sucked breath in when I saw that.
She was scheduled for a Pet scan in the am. Conversation ensued. Her issue at that moment was her lungs. Followed that trail in questioning. She had felt an increasing problem over days That was why the Pulm doc ordered the PET of her lungs. She was ordered to stop oral Pred. by pulm doc
She talked with a friend who was a pharmacist that morning . FBB had Symbicort given to her by a PCP as samples to take twice a day as needed. The friend told her to take the Symbicort that was on hand b/c her breathing was important. But the friend didn't tell her to call the pulmonologist. I told her anything with cort in it had prednisone. She said she was told to stop her prednisone for two weeks prior to PET scan by Pulm doc. We did a simultaneous look at computer as to why a corticosteroid should be stopped before a PET. We looked at the same info. Learned it hits the same receptor sites that the FDG injection for PET does. Left it with her to call Pulmonologist in the am and the PET scan folks b/c it could alter test results. She was very knowledgeable of signs and symptoms of breathing problems b/c Dh had asthma. Told her if at that point she needed to take another Symbicort dose her PCP had told her twice a day. If the outcome was the cancellation of the test it would be based on the am dose and that her breathing comfort was more important. What changed after our call I'll never know. I can say she was audibly fine.
There is a thing I've wanted studied for about 15 years as a tool of evaluating respiratory status. You can be standing next to someone and done a full evaluation of respiration, but talk to them on the phone and you can pick up a subtlety of shortness of breath that they have no awareness of, but can be picked up by phone-----has nothing to do with my hearing loss. Kristine was good. But the other key that precedes that is the persons description. The Symbicort worked. But it wasn't prescribed by the Pulmonologist. The Pulm doc didn't know about the Symbicort. I told her that there were too many cooks in the kitchen. She agreed.
Why the story? Kristine was never asked about immunizations pre-chemo. No care by her docs was considered to protect her in a reduced immune state. She developed pneumonia during chemo that turned into pneumonitis. Her lungs after this, were a problem. Would this of occurred if she had the Pneumovax. I don't have that answer. I do know that Pneumovax protects against 23 different types of bacteria.
When the MRI in DEC 2008 identified I had a focus that had all the characteristic's consistent with BC, I immediately looked at all my immunizations. Not knowing how fast a bx would be scheduled. Re-upped on Pneumovax.
Pneumovax changed the world. In the USA there was a CDC initiative thru the Public Health Department in the 90's to vaccinate all those at risk by________date- forget date, but remember it was past the date. I'd taken over the care of a dear relative in 1997. First action was to take her for the vaccine. Saw the CDC statement publication in the waiting room. Thought, well they have (*^$*&% missed informing everyone of the initiative.
Now it's 2014
Considering the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics, the best gift you can give to yourself is protection. Please, talk to your docs.
-
Oh yes there is a big push in hosp. to get the Pneumovax order. If I remember and that's a big if it hits your dashboard of all eligible patients every time you sign on. My doc only brought it up with me because I asked about shingles vac. which he does not handle but does have Pneu. so that's what I got that day. I think I prob. made the right choice between that and TDaP which I still need to get. Maybe when I'm sitting at home next week will toddle to pharmacy and get it done. It's been at least 3 months since I had Pneum. Same doc didn't even mention immun. to DH. He had to ask for the TD. That and they let him get away without registering for the online portal. Geesh. Now I will have to track down his labs when he finally gets them done. He never goes fasting - 1015 appt which meant I think he was lucky to get out by 1130. No point when Quest lab is 10 miles down the road and they take appts.
You would think immun. would be on their A list like a peds office. Too bad I won't see this doc until next March. He is head of EMR for this large multi-spec. practice 140+ docs (PCP-IM, BS and gyn all part of it and the ortho I went to last year). The only thing they seem to be lacking is some cardios and gastro. Looks like they have 6-7 hospitalists several of which I knew/had great respect for. No interaction with the others - prob. went to diff. part of the city.
But yes will get on him to get Pneu. as well. MO didn't cover any of this either. His only comment was yes get shingles vac. after I finally asked him about it sometime last year or maybe late 2012.
-
Smarty nice dress, I miss sewing
Susan hru
-
Sass I am still thinking of fbb.
So if I ask about this Pneumovax is it something I can get? Or is specifically for some patients?
I am going to ask my onco during my next visit.
Thanks for all the info.
-
Phyllo, Have a good trip down to Houston. I used to work in the medical center where MD Anderson is located. Hope the trial goes well and kicks ass. Hugs.
-
I made It to Woodruff OK tonite. Sunday a.m. I will drive thru Black Kettle National Grasslands. Hope I get some good photographs.
Thanks for keeping up with me.
P
-
Hi owlettes,
I can not catch up with all this fast moving conversation on this thread. I recall a few things. First off to all who have asked about Annie Mae, thank you, and yes Annie Mae is pain free
) removing her eyes was the right decision. I love the baby and big dog picture Enerva...so darling. The dog knows to be gentle. Animals are amazing.
Susan3, it sucks so much that you don't feel well from this new treatment. I hope the yucky feeling ends soon. Hugs to you.
Chevy, I love that your wise words of wisdom are at the top of our thread. Love the double rainbow story too.
MammaRay, I was really scared and nervous before my exchange surgery, but also wanted those TE's out of me. I can tell you for me the second surgery, the exchange, was a breeze. So you are having this done next month right? We will be here for you.
-
blondiex, been better, thanks. I didn't get out of bed much today...could hardly when I tried. Blahhhhh
-
Goats, I think you got the right vaccine too since Pneu can weaken a person so quickly. I asked my doc about the different preventive vaccinations and was told the ones without the live viruses were best. Huh?? So I'm assuming, look at me assuming, we all know what that means...that flu virus are dead so that shot is safe, but really wonder about shingles, whooping cough, Pneu etc...hope Sas can chime in on this. My immune system is bad, if I get preventive vaccination that contain live virus will I get sick?
Time to cook dinner. Very hot here, got up to 105. My fur babies and I took a nap this afternoon with the air conditioner on. Feeling lazy on these hot days.
Miss you FBB......
-
Phyllo, Enjoy the grasslands. We saw them when we were visiting my brother. I grew up in OK and love the land there.
-
I think the "live virus" are all attenuated. Live enough to give immune response but not enough to cause disease.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/00...
Don't take this as the be all/end all authority on vaccines. I just picked it for a quick read. Does not have shingles.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shin...
I usually trust the Mayo Clinic.
But you are still getting specialized treatments with your iron infusions. So your doc's guidelines are the most imp. Sassy's getting us (in the plural - us and families) to be proactive. New insurance guidelines will force us to. Everyone will have to become the ultimate consumer. Docs will be so pressed for time you better make your case quickly. I see it already. PCP for sure, not so much with MO but then most of the time I have little to ask him. If I did he better darned tootin make the time. Just saying healthcare is a changing for everyone.
102 at DFW airport; only 100 out here. But only 50 something for a dewpoint. For us that's pretty good. In the shade with a breeze not too bad. We're getting another rain/relatively cooler spell mid week. Parts of the metroplex got nary a drop last time while up towards the OK/TX border they had 10-12". We had a little over 2". I have yet to water the "yard" this year. I have drip hoses for the foundation but haven't used them. Water my tiny backyard with twirly sprinkler. The rest has to fend for itself. I do have to dump some water on my fig bush-not big enough to be tree-tomorrow. The one thing outside of backyard I do water. If we miss the rain I am going to have to water. I'll have to look at my 2 watering days. I know one is Sunday which is a bummer - I can't water b4 the 10am cutoff and get to church. Have you had any rain? Seems like I saw a series of tropical waves in the Pacific. Any chance they will help your rain situation?
-
Good morning! It's very early morning but morning none-the-less.
Smarty....Nice work on the dress and nice smile. My mother taught me to use a sewing machine when I was 11. I did well and took some swing classes in junior high and high school. I just didn't get that into it. I took up woodworking in my 30's. I'll have to posts some pics someday.
Susan...I'm sorry this chemo makes you feel unwell.
Nice to meet you MammaRay.
-
Thank you Goats for the info on the vaccines. I agree with you that health care is definitely changing. I see it's hot where you live as well. No rain here by me, but a town near me, in the wine country, got some light rain for the last two days so maybe there is hope I'll get some rain. Probably make it more humid though
Thanks MammaRay for the response. I'm sorry you have to deal with a hysterectomy after your exchange surgery. It's too much. I hope recovery is smooth and pain free. I had a total hystectomy many years ago, so I feel for you. Hope you stay on this thread so we get to know you more and help you through the two upcoming surgeries.
Someone is shooting off large fireworks in the countryside behind my house. Poor Snuggs and Annie Mae are huddled together hiding under the bed. Hope the loud noise ends soon or it will be a long sleepless night.
-
So I get up this morning, with my brain slightly engaged,
and what do I see? It's like I have to really start THINKING this early! I
mean my coffee is dripping, my eyes are barely even open, and you guys are all
up and being informational and proverbial!Are you guys talking about the Pneumonia shot that I got
years ago? Is that it? The Pneumovax is the same as what they came out with
about 20 years ago?I had Pneumonia a couple times, and finally the Doc said I
should get it.... I also got the Shingles shot about 6 or 7 years ago...I'm still so sorry about little BB.... You know,
sometimes I think that no matter what you are taking or doing, it doesn't
matter. That our body can get so worn down, and it's like when something goes
wrong, we have to take THIS to fix it, but it causes some other thing to go
nuts...They thought they had a handle on what was wrong with my
Dad... but his body was so worn out, from a lot of bad habits, and when they
finally tried to fix THIS, then that caused his blood to be either to thin, or
too thick.... Every day to the hospital, to get THAT fixed... His legs were
swelling so bad, and leaking.... When I went to see him, I almost freaked
out... but I just started rubbing ointment on them, and took him BACK to the
hospital... He was okay again, for that day! But his body just couldn't keep up
with all his problems...I know our body will sometimes repair itself, if given 1/2
a chance and the right treatment, but throw different meds into the mix, and
things just go haywire. Sometimes we can't stop that cycle.So that's my perspective on what you are talking about...
Am I even close?Hi Phyllisoundingallnormal! Yes! Take lots of
pictures........Morning Littlepaws.... Wisdom occasionally confronts me,
but not usually.... It's just from the heart.. Thank you..... I just wanted to
help MammaDahling, with her wonderings and feelings.... and the REST of you guys
like Nettie, wherever SHE went off to!Oh Littlepaws, I remember when Chevy and my Grandma's dog
heard fire-works, or thunder, they would both try and get in the closets!
Pawing the doors, and I would let them in to snuggle, and shut the
door.I went out back one time, and told these little kids to
knock it off with the Fireworks, that is was scaring my dogs to death, and they
quit! I was ready to light one and throw it on top of them!Remember years ago when we were little? And if my Brother
could get the biggest, loudest bag of fireworks, we were all happy? We
didn't even THINK about our pets at that time. So glad Annie Mae is doing
alright with little Snuggs.Suppose Cammi is off on her overnight slumber
party.... They used to call them drink till you drop parties, and everyone
wound up never knowing how they GOT there, not to mention their NAMES! -
Good Morning Owlettes, seems the birds flew around in the middle of the night. They were where they were suppose to be last I saw.
Enerva I'll try a search for all the important vaccines. The link that LMG posted is a very good start. For the last about ten years in hospitals and homecare we had to ask about the flu and Pneumovax. The follow through was the key i.e getting the drug ordered and given. I know every PCP office visit I get asked.
LMG thanks for the links in your post It says the CDC post a list every week. Should be able to get the skinny on the most up to date recommendations.
Where's JWOO and 222222222
Chevy Nettie said she was taking a break. Originally they thought the Pneomovax was good for life>>then it was ten years>>then six>>then back to ten. I'm going to go to the CDC site . I ditto Paws, your words are good in the box. -perfect:) I think maybe that's why the birds flew around BB went too the middle and owlie went below to remind us we can ride it out. I think I'll leave them where they are
Paws I haven't studied iron infusions other than the basics. Do you want a search done? I carry a gene for the opposite problem --it allows for buildup of too much iron--that I've studied Ad Nauseum.
MammaRay Hugs Can you post pics of baby Ray. We love baby pics. Sorry about the hyster/ bso sx coming up.
Wren LOL you fly through and then are gone for days and days. I had a wren on time at my feeders up north just like your avatar. The whole family came to see him b/c it was unusual(?).
Blessings Hope you head isn't rocking and rolling today.
SweetSue have a better day today.
Golfgirl how did the tournament go
I miss Blue too.
-
Good morning Ladies---
Wow u guys can sure talk and that's so good. But of course for me to remember u have to know by now I can only talk about what I remember.
What a pretty dress and I love that neckline, one of my favs, and I like the length. Very nice goft.
Oh I think of Annie Me, my GF's dog had to have some eye surgery done but they saved her eye, and wearing tht collar thing is hard on them--But as long as Annie May doesn't have pin, thst's all good. And yes I hate when our furbabies get so scared of the fireworks--
And I do so remember the measles with the dark room and door closed and staying away from everyone, even tho it was my 5th birthday o course my whole family still had a BD party I just didn't go, but my mom did come in to give me cake after they sang HB to me. Italians nothing stops a party.
Susan I'm sorry u'r having a rough time, I hope it passes soon.
Mammray waiting for surgeries is the pits, it would be so nice to just have it done right away, I realize they can't but it would be nice.
Sas u always help us trying to figure things out, u'r great.
OK a question--Isn't SAGE (the word u used to describe our elder) also used to burn in homes to rid the homes of demons and bad spirits. See Chevy u thought it was a compliment. And u know I meant gym shoes, cuz if they were gum shoes I'd be sticking to the ground in this heat. O course sticking to the ground would be a plus for me.
The fireworks were beautiful last nite and we're only about 100 yards rom them there are a couple of boats and they just go crazy and everyone in the neighborhood around the lake has so many people over and the kids sit right by the lake. So many of us and so much food and so much to drink--I kept to my water except for one lemonade and vodka, my sister had that and a few glasses of wine too and we had such a good time just being together is good. And my "boss" was of course there--he is my cousin's grandson with his beautiful pregnant wife--So u try to talk with everyone but it's hard, but I did pretty good, now I woke up this morning almost paralyzed everything is either knotted up or in spasms but it was worth it.. I'r no occasion, just where my cousin lives they have this once a year but not on July 4th, got home about 1am She lives in Island Lake which is about a hr from here, And of course Joey won't miss it he goes with me--Marty was not doing so good so they stayed home, but we drove with my sister and BIL. So today is another I'm not doing anything today--no phones they can go to voicemail, escept now I want all the food from last nite with the sweet table next to it. For all day long/
That rainbow ws so beautiful, I love to see rainbow but that was really something. Thanks for the pic. and Luv I like the way u said "only 100" holy chit, that's so hot, it was humid last nite but later actually and we could all feel that sweaty feeling. And the temps weren't so high.
OK I'll close for now I'm still tired.
-
For anyone in a comprimised immune state you need to wait until the immune system is stronger.
CDC quiz to see what vaccines are right for you. I took it and it did identify the minimum of what I needed.
http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched/
I think starting withe quiz is a good point than you can pick and chose what you want. The web cdc site just on vaccines is huge. The quiz page has a hyerlink at the bottom that takes you to a page that has personalized answers for you
Phyllyonherwaytohouston and I talked vaccines, she checked with her folks at MD ANDERSON. She pointed out the shingles vaccine is not recommended in a low immune state
This is a link to the CDCpneumonia vaccine page.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements...
--------------------------------------------
this is a link to the shingles vaccine--NoNO for those on chemo/rads and a few other things identified.
-
pawprint..fireworks here last night too. Dog kept pacing..what am I missing..why fireworks..I was confused...lol
MammaRay...ROAD TRIP.....I feel better already !!!!!!! Still on my radar, even if I just peak in and see you
. Love road trips !Well, my body is returning quickly to normal...don't b making funny jokes about my "normal". I can hear your brains turning...lol. Yesterday I was ready to hurl myself out the window...that is if I had the strength ....today is a beautiful day...how quickly things change....thank God it was for the better..we all know how it can go either way....cousin coming over today to cut my hair real short..hate it when it starts falling out and looks so scraggly.
Well. Good morning all..hope everyone has a great day. It's sunny and 80 here
-
mammaRay---hey Kent State--I saw you were from Ohio-I was going to ask where you are. I moved from Detroit to Cleveland in 1972 after getting married. Finished nursing school at Fairview General in west Cleveland. Lived in Broadview Hieghts. Then moved to Akron. Worked at Akron General and Cuyhoga Falls General. Left Ohio in 1992. Have family left in North Canton. Used to train Paramedics and EMT-a's. So, know folks all over the area. If we talk long enough we may have people in common LOL. Lived in west Akron near Fairlawn. Duh can't think of the major roads. Also, miss Swensons, Skyway, and WestPoint Market. Are you excited about LeBron coming home? I still get flack from Ds that LeBron and Ds would have been classmates at St V-M's we hadn't of moved.
Where are you going for treatment and whose your docs? It'd be a hoot if anyone I knew was still left. I still miss the change of seasons. POOR me it's always sunny here in Florida
-
Anyone heard of doxycycline Mono....antibiotic? I'm looking online for SE's and don't see anything about depression, but I swear I started taking this Friday and I'm in a DARK mood. -
Tang I'll get the link -----MORNING OWLIE
dailymed.nlm.gov. Favorite drug site.
http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?se...
I didn't see anything on mood change either.
-
morning-I took the test and I need the pneum, tdap, flu,menningitis, hep B.
I looked on drugs.com and another one and nothing about it. But, I'm thinking I shouldn't be taking this to begin with because I had a bad reaction to a cycline drug a few months ago. uggg
-
Sass-thanks for looking, maybe I'm just in a dark mood. lolI'm gonna make myself get ready for church now. Hoping that will help ((hugs))
-
Tang Doxy is a really good drug. Check reactions again and check with your doc re:your concern
HAVE A HAPPIER DAY -
Maddy, waiting till eleven to call you, If you're up now call me
Categories
- All Categories
- 679 Advocacy and Fund-Raising
- 289 Advocacy
- 68 I've Donated to Breastcancer.org in honor of....
- Test
- 322 Walks, Runs and Fundraising Events for Breastcancer.org
- 5.6K Community Connections
- 282 Middle Age 40-60(ish) Years Old With Breast Cancer
- 53 Australians and New Zealanders Affected by Breast Cancer
- 208 Black Women or Men With Breast Cancer
- 684 Canadians Affected by Breast Cancer
- 1.5K Caring for Someone with Breast cancer
- 455 Caring for Someone with Stage IV or Mets
- 260 High Risk of Recurrence or Second Breast Cancer
- 22 International, Non-English Speakers With Breast Cancer
- 16 Latinas/Hispanics With Breast Cancer
- 189 LGBTQA+ With Breast Cancer
- 152 May Their Memory Live On
- 85 Member Matchup & Virtual Support Meetups
- 375 Members by Location
- 291 Older Than 60 Years Old With Breast Cancer
- 177 Singles With Breast Cancer
- 869 Young With Breast Cancer
- 50.4K Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis
- 204 Breast Cancer with Another Diagnosis or Comorbidity
- 4K DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
- 79 DCIS plus HER2-positive Microinvasion
- 529 Genetic Testing
- 2.2K HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer
- 1.5K IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer)
- 3.4K IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)
- 1.5K ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)
- 999 Just Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastasis
- 652 LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)
- 193 Less Common Types of Breast Cancer
- 252 Male Breast Cancer
- 86 Mixed Type Breast Cancer
- 3.1K Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned
- 189 Palliative Therapy/Hospice Care
- 488 Second or Third Breast Cancer
- 1.2K Stage I Breast Cancer
- 313 Stage II Breast Cancer
- 3.8K Stage III Breast Cancer
- 2.5K Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- 13.1K Day-to-Day Matters
- 132 All things COVID-19 or coronavirus
- 87 BCO Free-Cycle: Give or Trade Items Related to Breast Cancer
- 5.9K Clinical Trials, Research News, Podcasts, and Study Results
- 86 Coping with Holidays, Special Days and Anniversaries
- 828 Employment, Insurance, and Other Financial Issues
- 101 Family and Family Planning Matters
- Family Issues for Those Who Have Breast Cancer
- 26 Furry friends
- 1.8K Humor and Games
- 1.6K Mental Health: Because Cancer Doesn't Just Affect Your Breasts
- 706 Recipe Swap for Healthy Living
- 704 Recommend Your Resources
- 171 Sex & Relationship Matters
- 9 The Political Corner
- 874 Working on Your Fitness
- 4.5K Moving On & Finding Inspiration After Breast Cancer
- 394 Bonded by Breast Cancer
- 3.1K Life After Breast Cancer
- 806 Prayers and Spiritual Support
- 285 Who or What Inspires You?
- 28.7K Not Diagnosed But Concerned
- 1K Benign Breast Conditions
- 2.3K High Risk for Breast Cancer
- 18K Not Diagnosed But Worried
- 7.4K Waiting for Test Results
- 603 Site News and Announcements
- 560 Comments, Suggestions, Feature Requests
- 39 Mod Announcements, Breastcancer.org News, Blog Entries, Podcasts
- 4 Survey, Interview and Participant Requests: Need your Help!
- 61.9K Tests, Treatments & Side Effects
- 586 Alternative Medicine
- 255 Bone Health and Bone Loss
- 11.4K Breast Reconstruction
- 7.9K Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After
- 2.7K Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment
- 775 Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
- 7.8K Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After
- 50 Immunotherapy - Before, During, and After
- 7.4K Just Diagnosed
- 1.4K Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy
- 5.2K Lymphedema
- 3.6K Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment
- 591 Pain
- 3.9K Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After
- 8.4K Surgery - Before, During, and After
- 109 Welcome to Breastcancer.org
- 98 Acknowledging and honoring our Community
- 11 Info & Resources for New Patients & Members From the Team