Sloan - That was so much information, it really was amazing what you posted, I sat and read right through it all, you don't realize how involved it is. Tamoxifen is absolutely effective has a high success rate...thats why my BS was shocked I had a recurrence after 4yrs on it and rads. He still doesnt believe how incredibly unlucky I was. I was pulled off Tamoxifen at Lumpectomy pending results and well rest is history.

I now have an appt with my Oncologist 25th January, to put me on another hormone pill, I am nervous eventhough Ive done Chemo and a pending new pill, because of the recurrence I admit its scary, but like everyone this will not define me, and so Im focusing on recovery and step at a time. Im feeling better and better its wonderful! I just bought a spin bike to use in the home, can't wait!

This is a shout out to anyone who can advise...I was pre menopausal pre Chemo...now Ive been thrown into Menopause. They did say symptoms are more severe because of this. I'm struggling with sudden onset of flush and chronic night sweats. Can anyone tell me what would be effective in managing this??? THANKS!!!!

They took 4 lymph nodes out. I am pre menopause although my periods the last 2 years have definately changed. I went 8 months without one which at the time we were putting the house up for sale and moving. I have 2 boys that are 13 and 14 that are developmentally delayed and have autism so it's been hard telling them. My husband and I have always been honest with them but we are not sure how much they really understand. We have talked to a social worker and she recommends always being honest with them and keeping the lines of communication open.

My husband got packaged off in sept from his job and is getting a reg paycheck til sept 2016. It has been nice having him home but he has a job interview on Thursday. I hope he gets the job but in a selfish way I hope he doesn't.

How many of you continued to work while doing chemo or radiation? I'm not sure what I am going to do. I'm going to wait and see how I feel I think.

Sloan, be sure to post photos from your get together! I've sure enjoyed the ones I've had. It's so nice to talk to someone who "gets", whom you don't have to explain anything to. Plus really nice people!

HUGS!

Melclarity some women have posted that they seem to have less night sweats by taking magnesium, so that might be something to investigate

Sloan, whatever you do with it, I guarantee you'll look cute!

HUGS!

I removed my air bag packing yesterday. All looks good from what I can tell so far. No infection just glue and red marks from where the tape pulled the skin a bit. I hope a long shower will get the last of the glue off. I kept the pad packing which was helpful to use when sleeping under my sport bra

Boy, I don't know how you all cope with young children while doing chemo and everything else. I found it hard enough caring for DH who could do very little for himself. I had about 5 weeks where I was alone with him after my surgery, during my rads, before he went into the hospital for surgery. He got pneumonia and degraded even more so I just couldn't care for him at home like I had been doing for 4 years. He went into a nursing home. Nothing is easy when you throw in BC.

HUGS!

LTF... The pixie is adorable on you!

Brit- Here's to recovering quickly😊

Blamoms- I'm in the throes of testing and waiting and it's like holding your breath. Sucks.

I have my breast MRI tomorrow... I know it's face down, but do you enter head first? Feet first? I've had an mri before for my neck and even though the top of my head was out a bit, I still had to tell myself to stop any anxieties that I started to feel. Maybe I should take something? Any natural remedies out there? Glass of red wine in the parking lot maybe...;

Rlm I am doing chemo first, but when I do get a radiation oncologist, I do intend to ask about it.

I checked it out....

Am I a candidate for MammoSite 5-Day Targeted Radiation Therapy?

Four medical societies have created guidelines to help doctors select patients who can benefit from MammoSite 5-Day Targeted Radiation Therapy.

MLP3, NO! No wine! You can't move for 45 minutes! You're face is down in a holder. Make sure your back is comfortable. Take a couple Tylenol or Advil. Valium if you're not driving. You can almost move a teeny bit for the first 30 minutes. The last 15 after they inject the dye - NO MOVEMENT AT ALL! Or they have to quit and re-schedule. By then I'm so ready to pee. It's doable. They played music for me. Have fun (she says sarcastically).

HUGS!

MLP3 - I was face down, feet first for my MRI.

Cyndi

MLP3- No drinking in the parking lot, haha. Maybe ask for something for anxiety if you aren't driving? I have done that for several tests and it really helped! Hugs to you!

Marijen- that is wonderful!

What a talkative bunch! Sloan, I am so excited!! Brit, I am sorry you are back in the hospital. I have a friend who reacted so badly to chemo they decided she will be inpatient for all of her infusions. Poodles, sorry about your camper. It sounds like you have wonderful memories to hold onto. Blasmom, welcome to the best group on BCO in my opinion. Once you have more information and a plan in place it does get easier. Mlp, my MRI was in an open MRI machine. Head first, face down and the contrast just felt warm. Pipped in music and very good staff. I was post lumpectomy so I was worried about pain but I didn't have any problems. You will be fine. My MO appointment is tomorrow. I have been Journaling my SE's so let's see what he says. Hopefully my blood work is back in time. He ordered cbc with differential, metabolic panel and estradiol level.