Breast Cancer Support Group

Breast cancer is a cancer that usually originates in the ducts or lobules of the breast. Symptoms of breast cancer can include a lump in the breast, a change in size or shape of the breast or discharge from a nipple. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, and meet others going through...

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Kath30Miller
Kath30Miller
Well, I've been battling this since October of 2005. I finished 16 months of weekly chemo at the end of February. Have heart damage from chemo, had my 6th MUGA last Monday, I know it's not good. I feel horrible. Everything hurts, I can't think. That's probably a combination of my 3 kids and chemo brain. I feel like running away or hiding or something. I'm tired (literally) and tired of feeling crappy. It's hard not to be scared when you constantly hear of the recurrence happening. I did the Race for the Cure and that was tough both physically and mentally. Last eve, I did a Survivor walk at a Relay for Life and one of the high schoolers that started this Relay had passed away between last years and this year. Her mom spoke and I could only think of the insurmountable pain she must be feeling. My mind is all over the place. Anyone feel like attempting to soothe this for me?? :) You would think after all the appointments and doctor visits this would be old school for me and yet I feel a little forboding about this appointment and I can't shake it.
deleted_user
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I know some of what you're feeling. I'm a 5 year survivor of a very rare, aggressive form of bc, called metaplastic bc. The chances of survival were pretty slim, and I've lost too many dear friends to this awful disease! (My daughter and I started a support group for victims of MBC.)

So over the last 5 years, I've had so many scares, exams, scans and such that I feel that I must glow in the dark! But I've survived!!! I still get nervous, even after all I've been through, when I go for a check-up, and probably always will.

You are in my healing thoughts and prayers, and will be anxious to hear of how your appointment went. Please keep in touch!
Tweety1480
Tweety1480
Oh Dear. I can only imagine the toll this has taken on your body, mind, and life. I can also relate with how you're feeling right now. I wish I had the right words and the wisdom to know what the magic words would be, but I don't. I'm truly sorry in my heart you're going through this and I hurt for you right now. Just try to remember no matter what comes, no matter what you have to face next, you can do it with the help of God. I will be praying for you. Look to the one who has all the answers and can be in all places at all times. (((HUGS)))
deleted_user
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I am a 1 year survivor. I didn't have any heart damage, but I did get lymphedema in my arm on the cancer side. My brain has yet to return to normal and sometimes it's embarrassing that I can't think of words. Most days, I ache from the Femera, but I get up and get moving and usually feel better. I have done well, but still have times when I am depressed and don't really know why. I just look to God for my strength and he gives it to me. As the Apostle Paul said, some days all I can do is Stand in God's presence, but I know he's there. Hope this helps a little. Take care
deleted_user
deleted_user
Kathy, I'm advertising my ignorance here, but I've never heard the term 'MUGA' before. Can you tell me more about it ?
Jessie
deleted_user
deleted_user
hi kathy, i'm jamie. my mom just had her 1st ck since ending chemo and radiation...3 months, i think. we were all very scared, so in a way, i know what you're going through.
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