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[cjammom]

Just want to check to see how everyone is doing?
I am a 4yr survivor, IDC, 1post.node, did tamox.,and aromasin, presently on arimedex..I have been dealing with the side effects..and presently feeling pretty good..I go to Pt. 5days a week, I exercise almost everyday..and try to eat organic food when I can!

So stop by say Hi and tell us about yourself!!
hugs,
cj.

[leea1206]

Hi CJ

I am almost a 1 year survivor on June 8th. I was stage 1. Did bilateral mast, last summer. No chemo d/t statistics and a low oncotype dx score. On zolodex and tamox. May get my ovaries out this fall-Still thinking about that.

Good health and happiness to all my breast cancer sisters.
Leea

[cjammom]

Hi Leea, sorry to meet you under these circumstances, but am very happy to say hi and congrats to you..on June 8th..I do hope you'll have an awesome celebration!
You were diagnosed early..did you feel a lump or was it found on *****?. Mine was found on a routine ***** stageII, I never did feel a thing.
I had a total hysterectomy last year because of the increased risk of uterine cancer, and the connection to ovarian cancer. It was sort of a shock to my body, it took a few months for my body to settle in without the hormones..but if you do have any side effects, there are some drugs that can help. I went on effexor for a little while because the night sweats would keep me up.
I started this post because I feel like we all need to stick together and help out the newly diagnosed when they come along..Its nice to know that you are here, keep in touch!
hugs,
cj.

[leea1206]

CJ
Yes, I was diagnosed through mammogram. Never felt a thing ,either.-Thank God for mammograms! In my case, it was a lifesaver.

I almost thought I had escaped the family "curse" as I was 48 when dxed, and was starting to feel I would not get breast cancer, like my mom, maternal grandma and aunt. - Thankfully, my mom is a 28yr survivor, at age 83 and my aunt is an 8yr survivor.- Hope I will be "lucky," like them.

I tested negative for the BRCA gene, but my onc still wants my ovaries out, since I was estrogen/progesterone positive.- My female relatives were all late menopause, so I think I probably will go ahead and do the surgery.- Yes the hot flashes are a real pain!! I was taking Gabapentin for awhile and it helped but made me have balance problems. - glad to know there are other things, like effexor to try. - Right now I am just living with it and will see if it gets better or worse after the ooph.

Yes, we all need to stick together and help each other. Keep in touch!

Hugs,
Leea

[phyl41]

HI there i was diagnosed in sept 06 and have had lumpectomy chemo,radio, and now tamoxifen and herceptin. Feeling tired but really hopeful about future.Would love to find out how other sufferers are coping