Forum: Cancer Support Board

A close friend of mine's daughter was recently diagnosed with breast cancer - stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma to be exact. She is scheduled for a mastectomy next month, and I believe will have chemo afterwards (I haven't been told the details of the post-surgery treatment yet). She's not quite...

Hi Girls, I have been on Tamoxifen for 5 years. Now my oncologist wants me to take Femara. The side effects sound scary. Anyone here taking Femara? Thank you.

Nic passed away on September 19. She just couldn't outrun the melanoma anymore. She was a brave girl, and I was humbled by her strength. It was a privilege to know her. I will miss her very much.

This is a great board for support for those affected by cancer. I would like to take a minute to catch up with everyone on her and see how folks are doing. If anyone has new recommendations for support/info, please share.

Dear friends, If "Toddler Planet" has ever been part of your life, please stop by to offer your support to Susan. Mom, Wife, Scientist and Activist, she had helped thousands and needs a prayer for peaceful and pain-free time surrounded by her loved ones. There is also FB community page...

It has been three weeks since lost Addison. I was 5 months pregnant when an ultrasound showed no heartbeat for my baby girl. I was induced and gave birth to her. She was still born. I can believe it has been three weeks. I miss her more than anything in the world. Right after I lost Addison I...

As you know, because cicii has posted on here explaining her situation, she has terminal breast cancer. The doctors told her that she had approximately 3 months left. Cicii has taken a drastic turn for the worst. Last night, i was at cicii's house with her and she was on here private messaging...

So much is running through my mind right now. First lets start by introducing my self. I am a 19 year old college student. My major is currently Psychology Pre-counseling with a minor in applied ministry. Although, if all goes well with treatment, i will be changing that to a major in applied...

I know I don't post much here but I do have a question for other cancer surviors. I got my drivers license before I got diagnosed with cancer. I didn't really think much of it when I got diagnosed or since. However on all of my credit cards in the siggy line, I put Please see ID. Well the...

She was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme 3 years ago last month, she had surgery and radiation and chemo and was pretty much cancer free. Because of the type of cancer it was it was always not a question of if it would come back but when and it has returned. She will have another brain...

I just watched the season 1 finale and sobbed. It sure hit a hidden nerve.

I t hink today or tomorrow is a year since she got her angel wings. I was just thinking of her and her two babies, anyone know how they are all doing?

Can you post your success story here: http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/cancer-infertility/696066-success-stories.html ? Thank you!

I met with both the oncologist and the radiologist/radiation person last week. The oncologist recommended the ONCOTYPE test to help determine if I am of low or high risk of having the cancer return. IF high risk, she will recommend chemo. She is expecting me to be low risk but just wanted to be...

Your prayers and thought are greatly appreciated as I am with my dad during his final days. I HATE CANCER!!!

But not the margins. I talked with the surgeon yesterday and she is bringing my case up to the Tumor Board at the hospital to see if they recommend additional surgery. Not sure I have it in me to go through another surgery so soon. Has anyone here had to do that? thanks..

All in all, not as bad as I was expecting. The procedure was done at 11, I was home by 4. It did take a while to prep everything, including the injections to find the sentinel nodes. She only ended up removing the tumor and three nodes. which seem to be on the side of my breast and not under my...

Hi there... those who read the GP board will recognize me. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on the right side on June 30 after an abnormal mammogram. I go in for the lumpectomy next Wednesday, July 27. My concerns have been all over the place, but right now I'm mostly concerned with recovering...

She has been doing really well with the chemo, dealing with the exhaustion and trying to maintain her weight. But she hasn't been able to have the next round in over 4wks. She was due 4wks ago and couldn't because her white blood count was too low. It's still not high enough. The chemo was...

Ahhh, my Dad. He has really declined this past month and Hospice services are starting this week. More of an amped up Pallitative care program at this point--some confusion about medicare rules and if a tumor is attatched to an organ....... I'll be there soon. My brother has been ther over...

Brain news- Scan results really good! Some small have disappeared, some halved & 1 stable. No new. (mind u had multiple in cerebellum which I didn't know & r now gone!) Body news- also hav liver mets (didn't know- slowing down tho) adrenal met (didn't know- reducing) AND cheeky beggar on right...

Hey Ladies, don't mean to barge in but I was just looking for GingerIL. A few of us were wondering how she was doing? Any info would be great appreciated!! Thank you!!:smileyh:

Everytime I talk to my mom she mentions how helpful knowing about the zofran has been. It has really made a huge difference in my dad being able to tolerate the chemo. This last round they cut back on the chemo dose (thankfully). Dad has a spot on his upper back that is bothering him and his...

It's official. Nic is on the trial. She starts Monday, and is relieved to finally be doing something. Here's to Nic:cheers: I wish you courage and strength for this latest battle.

A friend/colleague of mine is facing both radiation and chemo with sh$t just found in abdominal cavity and lungs..... She had hysterectomy due to uterine cancer last December. We barely stayed in touch in the past year (me changing jobs/moving across the country), but I want to support her in any...