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  • moth
    moth Member Posts: 4,800
    edited August 2018

    Yay VL22, congrats on the clear mammo!

    I'm not even finished treatment and my other breast routine mammo came back suspicious so I had to have a biopsy today. Ugh. The scan stress is real. Now I wait for pathology results.

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  • Vslush
    Vslush Member Posts: 183
    edited August 2018

    Moth,

    Sending positive thoughts your way!

    Vickki

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  • Trishyla
    Trishyla Member Posts: 1,005
    edited August 2018

    Yeah. I feel the same way when I have to have another test done. There's a reason it's called "scanxiety".

    Congrats on the clear scans.

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  • VL22
    VL22 Member Posts: 851
    edited August 2018

    moth - that truly sucks. You’re in my thoughts - I had a “suspicious “ find right before my surgery and had a biopsy - turned out to be a benign swollen node. I hope you get good news soon.

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  • rdeesides
    rdeesides Member Posts: 459
    edited August 2018

    Moth,

    I hope it's nothing. Hopefully they are being extra cautious.

    Rebekah

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  • kmajor
    kmajor Member Posts: 86
    edited August 2018

    Hi everyone ~ I haven’t posted on this thread in a while but I do try to get on here and read up on how everyone’s doing.

    VL22, so happy you had a clear mammogram. Congrats!!! I took my last dose of Xeloda last night so now I see my RO tomorrow and find out when I will be starting radiation.

    Moth, you’re in my thoughts. Hoping for good news.

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  • Insideout2
    Insideout2 Member Posts: 128
    edited August 2018


    VL22- Congratulations

    Kmajor- Happy to hear you finished chemo

    Moth- I hope everything works out.


    Take care everyone.



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  • urdrago71
    urdrago71 Member Posts: 559
    edited August 2018

    Moth, so sorry I'm sending u postive vibes and ur in my thoughts as u wait for answers again..

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  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Member Posts: 1,324
    edited August 2018

    Sending positive vibes to all with scans coming up. Yes i feel more anxious at times now almost three years out (in November) than i did while in treatment.

    Cancer is a partner we did not choose and can't divorce.

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  • LoveMyVizsla
    LoveMyVizsla Member Posts: 813
    edited August 2018

    ((Moth)). Hope your results come back soon.

    I like the quotes from Vickki and Val. The innocence is gone, and it’s a partner we didn’t choose and can’t divorce.


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  • Batesburg
    Batesburg Member Posts: 199
    edited August 2018

    Hello All,

    I hope your summer is going well.

    Concern and question....I have been having loose stools primarily in the morning and then normal other times of day. I am 3 years out from diagnosis. Any of you heard of having irritable bowel this long past treatment? Also, history of breast CA....does this increase our odds of colon CA?

    Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

    Janet

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  • moth
    moth Member Posts: 4,800
    edited August 2018

    Janet - I've heard two things about this:

    One is that there are genetic predispositions which can make you susceptible to both. If you have cancers in your family, genetic testing might be worth it. Colon cancer is specifically one of the ones that can go along with breast cancer.

    The second is that there are some indications some secondary cancers are linked to some primaries in ways we don't understand: "there is a "field effect" with certain types of cancers, particularly in the areas of digestive tract cancers and ovarian, breast, and others, in which changes in uninvolved tissues may be detected. One theory is that because the body's immune system was vulnerable to the development of the first cancer, it may be more susceptible to the development of a second cancer." https://www.nccn.org/patients/resources/life_after...

    Loose stool on its own, unless it's accompanied by cramping, or severe urgency is not really necessarily an issue. Better loose than constipated is what I've heard my health team. Are you eating a high fiber diet? That can cause it and it's a good thing.

    Is it possible you've developed lactose intolerance & this is following meals with dairy? That would be a bad thing as it causes inflammation ...

    I'd consult with your GP. Here they've switched to doing the FIT test for primary, low risk colon cancer screening. It's the fecal occult blood test & just requires a tiny sample of stool in a test tube. They only do full colonoscopies on higher risk patients. But whichever one, it's possible you & your GP may decide to do a screening just to be sure.

    best wishes

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  • rdeesides
    rdeesides Member Posts: 459
    edited August 2018

    I don’t have the any genetic markers but do think it’s odd that I was diagnosed with Colitis a year before I had breast cancer. I am relatively young and had never had any other physical issues. Just throwing it out there that I do think there is a link.

    Batesburg, I would ask to have it checked out, just in case.



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  • Batesburg
    Batesburg Member Posts: 199
    edited August 2018

    Thanks for the comments! I am heading to my GP on Monday- will let you know what I find out.

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited August 2018

    Batesburg.......Hi Janet...

    I'm three months away from three years past diagnosis. (Holding my breath‼️) From what i've been told, breast, colon, pancreatic and melanoma are all connected. I am the only one inmy family (mother's side) who has had breast cancer...but there is history of the other cancers. And, unfortunately, when I was first diagnosed a CT scan showed a 1cm cyst on the head of my pancreas. My first cousin died two years ago from pancreatic cancer. At that time I was tested for Lynch Syndrome. I was negative. But, I do have that pancreatic cyst which has a low risk of turning malignant. One doctor wants me to do further testing. The other saysdo nothing...forget about it. All things considered,I would imagine that I am at high risk genetically. Are these things good for us to know? Who can say? As far as irritable bowel...it was suggested to me by my primary doctor to take a probiotic every day. He recommended Align. I'd be interested to hear what your doctor has to say. Please stay well

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited August 2018

    Hello my friends, so sorry for the long break from the boards. I took my time and read through the many pages to try and get somewhat caught up. I want to share with you today is my Big 5, my five years from diagnosis with TN Inflammatory Breast Cancer. I am thankful to be celebrating Today! I am currently cancer free, and thankful for every day. Just wanted you all to celebrate with me!

    Cathytoo, Val, Another, Sylvia, thank you for always giving such comfort. I am thinking of Annie, of Ally who is busy raising that sweet baby, of so many who were my lifeline when first diagnosed. Cannot thank you enough. To the ones who joined during my away time, glad you found this soft place to land. Don't get discouraged.

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  • moth
    moth Member Posts: 4,800
    edited August 2018

    Congratulations Meadow!!!!! Beautiful photo, beautiful you! Wishing you many many many more 5s!

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  • urdrago71
    urdrago71 Member Posts: 559
    edited August 2018

    Medow, Congrats wishing a many more days, years of health..love the beauty and what a great pic...keep blowing iut those candles!!!

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  • SA8PG
    SA8PG Member Posts: 371
    edited August 2018

    Meadow!!!!! So great to see your smiling face. Congratulations on your 5 year mark. Celebrating with you. What great news to share with us.

    Xoxo

    G

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  • Trishyla
    Trishyla Member Posts: 1,005
    edited August 2018

    Yay, Meadow! Congratulations on hitting the "magical milestone". And thank you for coming back to share it with us. It gives us all hope.

    Trish

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  • Vslush
    Vslush Member Posts: 183
    edited August 2018

    Hi Meadow,

    Congratulations on 5yrs! Your picture is so very beautiful!

    Vickki

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited August 2018

    Hi Meadow....What a wonderful surprise to wake up and read that you’ve reached the five year mark‼️‼️

    I’m almost at my three year marker. Holding my breath as each day passes. I hope every single one of our group can be posting good news so that those brave women dealing with treatment now will see that there IS LIGHT at the end of a very scary journey.

    I’m not on the site much these days. I’m living a very full life and I’m so grateful for every day.

    I remember the days when your beautiful face and encouraging words were my lifeline....along with these wonderful sisters: Love My Visla (Shelly), Life Aloft (Kelly), Miss B (Brenna), Valstim (Val), Wendiwithani (Wendi), Batesburg (Janet), Loves to Fly (Jill), DFWFly Girl (Amy).

    TO EVERYONE FIGHTING NOW... Stay strong, NEVER give up! We’re waiting to read about your one, two, three, five year markers❤️

    BE WELL, Meadow‼️ I’m so happy for you

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited August 2018

    HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM SHOPGAL

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  • sylviaexmouthuk
    sylviaexmouthuk Member Posts: 7,847
    edited August 2018

    Hello Meadow,

    It was so nice to see you posting on the thread. I do not recognise many names on there now, but I do remember you so clearly.

    I just wanted to say congratulations on your five years since diagnosis. You do look very well.

    I am still doing the thread I started eight years ago on September 12th 2010 and I am now past thirteen years since diagnosis, live normally but do not take anything for granted.

    Take care and keep up the good work.

    Love.

    Sylvia xxxx

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  • VL22
    VL22 Member Posts: 851
    edited August 2018

    Meadow - beautiful news with a beautiful picture!

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  • rdeesides
    rdeesides Member Posts: 459
    edited August 2018

    Meadow, it's so great to hear from an "old timer". This is probably the only time anyone wants to be called an old timer. Haha. I'm so grateful that you checked in, and very happy for you that you have made it to the 5 year mark. Here's praying that we all do the same.

    R

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  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Member Posts: 1,324
    edited August 2018

    So happy to see you Meadow. We have missed your wisdom dearly. So glad you are doing well. You held my hand tight when I was first dx'd and through all those treatments.

    I've stepped away due to horrible knee pain, that has gotten better and the birth of my granddaughter on 8/13/18. Such a joy. It's dd4's first , so i'm with her all next week, spoiling that baby.

    Hi Cathy, i'm with you. We are probably all at a higher risk. Others are too, they just don't know it yet.

    Again so happy to see our Dear Meadow.

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited August 2018

    Valstim52....CONGRATULATIONS, VAL,ON THE BIRTH OF YOUR NEW GRANDDAUGHTER‼️ SUCH WONDERFUL NEWS‼️‼️

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  • anotherNYCGirl
    anotherNYCGirl Member Posts: 1,033
    edited August 2018

    Meadow! How good to see your post and photo, - especially your five year mark!! YAYYY!!

    Cathy, - so good to see you here, too!

    Val! Best wishes to you and your family!! So exciting! I am glad that your knee is better, too. I THANK YOU, again, for your comforting words when I posted about my daughter's difficult pregnancy. You truly made me less worried.

    I, too, have a new grandchild! My daughter gave birth on August 1st to a little girl. She was in the NICU for almost 2 weeks, and is finally home. Amazing how much we instantly loves those little ones!!

    I am thrilled to read that Ally has her baby! Did she post about it? I may have missed that, but I think of her so often and hoped that the baby plans worked out well!!

    I have much catching up to do on reading and responding! Still missing Cockers wisdom and humor.

    BE WELL wishes and hugs to all here!


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  • anotherNYCGirl
    anotherNYCGirl Member Posts: 1,033
    edited August 2018

    Bates, - Sounds like irritable bowel. My gastro dr suggested over the counter med called IBGuard. Its mostly peppermint oil, and seems to do the trick for me. Let us know what your dr has to say.

    Sylvia, - always so good to have you check in!! Thank you for giving us all reason for more peace of mind!



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