Any breast cancer survivors?

msvette2u · 01-11-2012, 09:57 PM

So yeah.
I have to go next week for "more testing".

I need some positive input.

Emoore · 01-11-2012, 10:03 PM

In the early 1970's, about 10 years before I was born, my granny was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was in her early 40's. I don't know all the details-- I know it was bad, I know it was 40 years ago and technology wasn't what it is today, and I know she had a mastectomy. I also know that she went into remission and stayed there for forty years, dying only a few years ago in her 80's (from something completely different) surrounded by children, grand-children, and her first great-grandchild.

Fingers and paws crossed for your testing tomorrow!

ShenzisMom · 01-11-2012, 10:20 PM

My friends mother beat breast cancer a little more than a year ago. She looks fantastic. She also had a large amount of the breast removed, but to look at her you couldn't tell.

Thinking of you. Stay positive.

**JakodaCD OA** · 01-12-2012, 08:02 AM

well I just went thru this in July, went for my yearly mammogram, they wanted to redo, went back, saw some 'suspicious' dots so I had to go for a stereostatic biopsy (and let me tell ya never again!)....Turned out benign, just basically small cyst type thingy's...

They were removed and they put titanium 'bullets' in the spots to keep track..Anyway I have to go back for a follow up next month..Honestly I'm not worried about it..But I DID tell them, there could be 'rocks' growing in there, I will not have that type of biopsy again,,I developed a MAJOR infection at the site and it took 3 months to get rid of it..

Hope yours turns out to be nothing as well

msvette2u · 01-12-2012, 11:28 AM

Oh ouch.
I mean as much as anything, I'm concerned about pain.
I'm glad yours was okay. I'm praying mine is too

Daydreamer · 01-12-2012, 11:54 AM

check out this website Hot Topics: Breast Cancer
I am not trying to influence your decision in any way I just think doctors are not educating their patients. There are alot of unnecessary screenings and biopsies done out of fear and/or greed. I pray that you will get the all clear but if not please educate yourself about all the options available.

msvette2u · 01-12-2012, 12:01 PM

Thank you for the website!

I can tell you this is not fueled by profit since I have no insurance, and see the gvmnt clinic near to us. I mean the doctor who recommended a biopsy (since I have no insurance) won't get any kick backs and in fact didn't even recommend a surgeon, but did say if I knew of one closer to where we live, to get in there and have the biopsy done by the end of January.

Liesje · 01-12-2012, 10:15 PM

My aunt is a breast cancer survivor. I believe she had stage 3. She is a college professor and I don't think she missed one day of class, even with the chemo and flying to see specialist (she has a very wealthy cousin that hooked her up with her specialist). I think my aunt did a drug trial or some new drug. She has been in remission for probably almost 10 years now. She has some complications with her lymph system, I don't really understand it all but she had to have these special massages down her arms. Being her creative, always-juggling-ten-balls self, she actually invented a special "sleeve" that somehow takes the place of these massages. She still wears it all the time.

Here.... Calvin College: Calvin News

onyx'girl · 01-12-2012, 10:24 PM

I know more survivors than ones that were taken by breast cancer. And many who were diagnosed in there 30's or 40's are now in there 60's-70's....

LoveEcho · 01-12-2012, 10:32 PM

Early detection is key, so they tend to be over cautious... I really hope they're just playing it safe. I too know of way more success stories, especially with early detection. My thoughts are with you, I hope the poking and prodding isn't too uncomfortable

01-11-2012, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,505	Any breast cancer survivors? So yeah. I have to go next week for "more testing". I need some positive input. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

01-11-2012, 10:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	In the early 1970's, about 10 years before I was born, my granny was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was in her early 40's. I don't know all the details-- I know it was bad, I know it was 40 years ago and technology wasn't what it is today, and I know she had a mastectomy. I also know that she went into remission and stayed there for forty years, dying only a few years ago in her 80's (from something completely different) surrounded by children, grand-children, and her first great-grandchild. Fingers and paws crossed for your testing tomorrow! __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-11-2012, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShenzisMom Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 839	My friends mother beat breast cancer a little more than a year ago. She looks fantastic. She also had a large amount of the breast removed, but to look at her you couldn't tell. Thinking of you. Stay positive. __________________ -Cassie Handler For: Shenzi: Female GSD Zira:Female Dobermann

01-12-2012, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	well I just went thru this in July, went for my yearly mammogram, they wanted to redo, went back, saw some 'suspicious' dots so I had to go for a stereostatic biopsy (and let me tell ya never again!)....Turned out benign, just basically small cyst type thingy's... They were removed and they put titanium 'bullets' in the spots to keep track..Anyway I have to go back for a follow up next month..Honestly I'm not worried about it..But I DID tell them, there could be 'rocks' growing in there, I will not have that type of biopsy again,,I developed a MAJOR infection at the site and it took 3 months to get rid of it.. Hope yours turns out to be nothing as well __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

01-12-2012, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,505	Oh ouch. I mean as much as anything, I'm concerned about pain. I'm glad yours was okay. I'm praying mine is too __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

01-12-2012, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Daydreamer Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: eastern NC Posts: 116	check out this website Hot Topics: Breast Cancer I am not trying to influence your decision in any way I just think doctors are not educating their patients. There are alot of unnecessary screenings and biopsies done out of fear and/or greed. I pray that you will get the all clear but if not please educate yourself about all the options available. __________________ Ellie - German Shepherd Boo - Terrier mix Sadie - Jack Russell Addie - Cat

01-12-2012, 12:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,505	Thank you for the website! I can tell you this is not fueled by profit since I have no insurance, and see the gvmnt clinic near to us. I mean the doctor who recommended a biopsy (since I have no insurance) won't get any kick backs and in fact didn't even recommend a surgeon, but did say if I knew of one closer to where we live, to get in there and have the biopsy done by the end of January. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

01-12-2012, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Liesje Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 12,963	My aunt is a breast cancer survivor. I believe she had stage 3. She is a college professor and I don't think she missed one day of class, even with the chemo and flying to see specialist (she has a very wealthy cousin that hooked her up with her specialist). I think my aunt did a drug trial or some new drug. She has been in remission for probably almost 10 years now. She has some complications with her lymph system, I don't really understand it all but she had to have these special massages down her arms. Being her creative, always-juggling-ten-balls self, she actually invented a special "sleeve" that somehow takes the place of these massages. She still wears it all the time. Here.... Calvin College: Calvin News __________________ UCH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop FO OB1 CL1R CL1F RA TT HIT TDI CGC VPC's Coca-Cola HIT CGC SG UCH Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 AD T1 FO PA CL1R UNJ UCA HIT TT CGC OFA SG Pantalaimon vom Geistwasser BH AD HIT CGC

01-12-2012, 10:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	I know more survivors than ones that were taken by breast cancer. And many who were diagnosed in there 30's or 40's are now in there 60's-70's.... __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

01-12-2012, 10:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
LoveEcho Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CT Posts: 1,070	Early detection is key, so they tend to be over cautious... I really hope they're just playing it safe. I too know of way more success stories, especially with early detection. My thoughts are with you, I hope the poking and prodding isn't too uncomfortable

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