Thanks so much candy and hephzi, you both are strong and my friend appreciates you. I didn't put up a profile pic due to privacy reasons but I'll upload a pic here on this thread so you both can have an idea of what I look like and also place a face to the name xcelsia. It's actually a pic of my friend and I but I cut out her face to keep her private, I cherish you both and I want you to know that I care, I'll be there if you ever need me

hephzi1991:
. Am so happy I'll be discharged tomorrow. Finally I won't hv to wake up 6am to take 7pills

Lol I remember when I had my sugery too and they come with those injections. There's this 'they have come again' look on my face. It was so funny to me too.

I'm really happy for you. Stay strong , keep fighting. We love you!

xcelsia:
Thanks so much candy and hephzi, you both are strong and my friend appreciates you. I didn't put up a profile pic due to privacy reasons but I'll upload a pic here on this thread so you both can have an idea of what I look like and also place a face to the name xcelsia. It's actually a pic of my friend and I but I cut out her face to keep her private, I cherish you both and I want you to know that I care, I'll be there if you ever need me

You look real pretty I really appreciate your sticking to this thread.

It's a pleasure having you around. Your words mean and count for something.

At least let's know her name so the spiritual people will remember her in their prayers.

Myself I have partly shaved my head (pre chemo look) And it's my rocking style. Although my course mates don't understand why but then I just put it simply that I'm exploring. It really hurts cutting my long hair cos this illness.

Chemo is a phase that would pass and the hair grows back later.

Lots of love to her....

hephzi1991:
lol, thr is nothing God can not do, at stage 4, am praying for God to intervene in her situation.

She really needs hope. Lots of it oh. I hear stage 4 cancer are often manageable and really difficult but there when there is life there is hope.

Even though I have got a good prognosis and all that and I'm not slacking with treatment I still feel Depressed lots of time and at times I just tell myself stop wasting money and just live the rest of my life, a year or two or more maybe till the illness consumes me and I pass on. But then that's what depression is capable of. Since come ming treatment I less than 7 months I have spent nothing less than 650 thousand.

It just gets worse. Let's all stand for each other when there's time now.

hephzi1991:
Hello xcelsia, how is ur friend doing today? Thr is this book 'Halleluyah diet' I read wen I was still in denial,lol. I recommend that she reads, I found some of the information in it really helpful but I wouldnt advice her to go as extreme as prescribed in d book else she'll starve. Chemotherapy destroys both healthy and cancer cells, her best bet is to improve her diet so as to help her healthy cells recover very quickly thereby boosting her immunity

I said it my online and offline sister in the Lord. As hephzi said hallelujah diet is also online if you can't find the book.

when taking chemo she needs foods lots of food especially fruit and veggies and blood tonic since her pcv is important.

Pls let's share our questions., opinions, facts etc

Odunharry:
And this is not on frontpage??

The mod here nid to do something



Candygosh and co..God will continue to strenghten u guys

Lord help us all. The mods are on vacation now.

Hi babe and everyone

in addition to all you have said, may I also add that any painful or painless lumpiness under the arm is also another common symptom of cancer although a vast majority of it has nothing to do with cancer but then, it calls for special attention as to when we notice this.

Cancerous cells have affinity for lymphnodes esp under the arm (axillary lymphnode) or around collarbone and because they are malignant tumours have tendencies to migrate from there to other parts of the body where they develop to full blown cancer as you may have it.


It is always advisable to examine the brea.sts soon after your menstrual period ends, because your breas.ts will not be as tender and swollen as during your period. This makes it easier to detect any unusual changes. If you have stopped menstruating, schedule the yearly exam with your doctor or yourself on any day that best suits you and you can always remember.

Goodluck to us

candygosh:


Lord help us all. The mods are on vacation now.

i dy tell u......i will create awareness..
Do i have d permission to copy some of what u wrote and post on facebook??

Tashamania:
Hi babe and everyone

in addition to all you have said, may I also add that any painful or painless lumpiness under the arm is also another common symptom of cancer although a vast majority of it has nothing to do with cancer but then, it calls for special attention as to when we notice this.

Cancerous cells have affinity for lymphnodes esp under the arm (axillary lymphnode) or around collarbone and because they are malignant tumours have tendencies to migrate from there to other parts of the body where they develop to full blown cancer as you may have it.


It is always advisable to examine the brea.sts soon after your menstrual period ends, because your breas.ts will not be as tender and swollen as during your period. This makes it easier to detect any unusual changes. If you have stopped menstruating, schedule the yearly exam with your doctor or yourself on any day that best suits you and you can always remember.

Goodluck to us

God bless u too for this input...

Lagusta:
Nice thread....

Let me share my experiences with you...

I have once managed a case of breast cancer, stage IIIA. During that time, NMA was on strike, so she was admitted to our hospital where i worked. All the treatment we gave then ws purely palliative: relieve pain, treat infections, check anaemia, etc until we invited the specialist. He started chemo, but the poor lady had no money, since some of those anti-cancer drugs are crazily expensive...

Well, when NMA resumed, we referred to a teaching hospital, never heard from her since then...

The thing is, early detetction is the key... Ignorance is no excuse, all women must learn how to do a comprehensive breasttt self examination (BSE) every month, after taking a bath immediately after your cycle....

I lost my mom to cancer (not breasttt tho) so i know how it feels...

Ha some chemo can be pretty expensive like taxotere 130k. When my doctor wrote it for me ehn my eyes were wide open in addition with all the cannula and giving set and other drugs combination totalling 139k. I totally looked at her and said I am expected to be spend 139k every three weeks (21 days). I kept singing It all through .

candygosh:


You look real pretty I really appreciate your sticking to this thread.

It's a pleasure having you around. Your words mean and count for something.

At least let's know her name so the spiritual people will remember her in their prayers.

Myself I have partly shaved my head (pre chemo look) And it's my rocking style. Although my course mates don't understand why but then I just put it simply that I'm exploring. It really hurts cutting my long hair cos this illness.

Chemo is a phase that would pass and the hair grows back later.

Lots of love to her....

Aww thanks love, see I'm blushing, my zodiac is cancer (July 3rd) and I'm a true moon child lol

Wow so you cut your hair too, God this is like a dream, two people so far apart yet alike. Her name is Chinyere but I call her baby girl, a very close and dear friend to me. She said she'll rock a low cut if her hair grows back, meeeen I'm really inspired just following this thread, I feel like my problems are suddenly sooo insignificant.

So sorry you're having to cut your hair candy, gosh I wish I could give you all of mine, you ladies are so strong. I'm here with you and for you, I'm not going anywhere, I just wish more girls can understand that there's strength in numbers.

Hephzi hun, congrats love!! I see you're making progress, I'm sending a thousand hugs your way
Lots of love to you ladies, we're all in this together, Chinyere sends warm wishes as well xoxoxo

Tashamania:
Hi babe and everyone

in addition to all you have said, may I also add that any painful or painless lumpiness under the arm is also another common symptom of cancer although a vast majority of it has nothing to do with cancer but then, it calls for special attention as to when we notice this.

Cancerous cells have affinity for lymphnodes esp under the arm (axillary lymphnode) or around collarbone and because they are malignant tumours have tendencies to migrate from there to other parts of the body where they develop to full blown cancer as you may have it.


It is always advisable to examine the brea.sts soon after your menstrual period ends, because your breas.ts will not be as tender and swollen as during your period. This makes it easier to detect any unusual changes. If you have stopped menstruating, schedule the yearly exam with your doctor or yourself on any day that best suits you and you can always remember.

Goodluck to us

hello dear, thanks for your contribution and coming on board, you're welcome

candygosh:


Lol I remember when I had my sugery too and they come with those injections. There's this 'they have come again' look on my face. It was so funny to me too.

I'm really happy for you. Stay strong , keep fighting. We love you!

lol, I would argue with d nurses why I didn't have to take d drugs. I stopped tramadol third day after surgery cos it was making me sleep too much.

xcelsia:
Her care team includes a dietitian using a holistic approach, I'll tell her about the book. She sends her love to you and candy. She was very weak, I'm seriously praying...

very good. God will see her thru dis tough time

xcelsia:
Aww thanks love, see I'm blushing, my zodiac is cancer (July 3rd) and I'm a true moon child lol

Wow so you cut your hair too, God this is like a dream, two people so far apart yet alike. Her name is Chinyere but I call her baby girl, a very close and dear friend to me. She said she'll rock a low cut if her hair grows back, meeeen I'm really inspired just following this thread, I feel like my problems are suddenly sooo insignificant.

So sorry you're having to cut your hair candy, gosh I wish I could give you all of mine, you ladies are so strong. I'm here with you and for you, I'm not going anywhere, I just wish more girls can understand that there's strength in numbers.

Hephzi hun, congrats love!! I see you're making progress, I'm sending a thousand hugs your way
Lots of love to you ladies, we're all in this together, Chinyere sends warm wishes as well xoxoxo

lol, thx love.

Candygosh has been having problems posting on this thread since today, please mods ( chaircover and dominique) look into it. Thanks

Tashamania:
Hi babe and everyone

in addition to all you have said, may I also add that any painful or painless lumpiness under the arm is also another common symptom of cancer although a vast majority of it has nothing to do with cancer but then, it calls for special attention as to when we notice this.

Cancerous cells have affinity for lymphnodes esp under the arm (axillary lymphnode) or around collarbone and because they are malignant tumours have tendencies to migrate from there to other parts of the body where they develop to full blown cancer as you may have it.


It is always advisable to examine the brea.sts soon after your menstrual period ends, because your breas.ts will not be as tender and swollen as during your period. This makes it easier to detect any unusual changes. If you have stopped menstruating, schedule the yearly exam with your doctor or yourself on any day that best suits you and you can always remember.

Goodluck to us

great post, early detection is the key to survival

hephzi1991:
Candygosh has been having problems posting on this thread since today, please mods ( chaircover and dominique) look into it. Thanks

finally thanks. Im back oh

hephzi1991:
lol, I would argue with d nurses why I didn't have to take d drugs. I stopped tramadol third day after surgery cos it was making me sleep too much.

how far with pain, ARM stiffness, exercise it daily pls robot style. We dont want u registering for therapy .

xcelsia:
Aww thanks love, see I'm blushing, my zodiac is cancer (July 3rd) and I'm a true moon child lol

Wow so you cut your hair too, God this is like a dream, two people so far apart yet alike. Her name is Chinyere but I call her baby girl, a very close and dear friend to me. She said she'll rock a low cut if her hair grows back, meeeen I'm really inspired just following this thread, I feel like my problems are suddenly sooo insignificant.

So sorry you're having to cut your hair candy, gosh I wish I could give you all of mine, you ladies are so strong. I'm here with you and for you, I'm not going anywhere, I just wish more girls can understand that there's strength in numbers.

Hephzi hun, congrats love!! I see you're making progress, I'm sending a thousand hugs your way
Lots of love to you ladies, we're all in this together, Chinyere sends warm wishes as well xoxoxo

cancer zodiac here too july 10th.
Oh i have been thinking how to make it look stylish tho, i have started buying wigs and headwarmers even tho i havent started chemo yet . I want it to be part of my look now so it doesnt become strange.

WE LOVE YOU CHIYERE! C.Y AND YOU DEFINATELY WONT WALK THAT ROAD ALONE.

Odunharry:

i dy tell u......i will create awareness..
Do i have d permission to copy some of what u wrote and post on facebook??

yexxxx

Thanks tashamania. We definately need more medical students like u.

candygosh:


how far with pain, ARM stiffness, exercise it daily pls robot style. We dont want u registering for therapy .

arm very stiff, back feels like thr is an iron rod inside, chest painful, n kind of had. Ironically, am not feeling pains at the operation site. I think I got a swelling in my armpit too. But am glad to be out of dat hospital tho

Questions women are likely to ask before or after mastectomy :

* who will marry me with one breast?
An understanding man, a man who understands and is well aware of all breast cancer entails. You very own true love and a man who love you for who you are and knows that you situation is very unfortunate and could happen to anyone

*will I find a fulfilling partner?
Of course! I believe there is someone out there made just for you and has most of the things every woman wants in a good man

* how do I cope with one breast or none?
Think about it some ladies have an exceptional tiny breast (no offence ) and we're born that way and coped through life . What makes you any different?
Besides there are other people with abnormalities are worse than yours.
About coping, buy a breast prosthesis if you can't afford a reconstruction and besides if you can afford a prosthesis make one yourself (I did the same thing). A breast prosthetic is about 30, 000.

*do I keep my health status away from prospective suitors.
NO. I personally don't believe in a relationship with lies as foundation so being honest is more like it.
Although, I personally think this should be done after two to three dates when such person have shown interest, you don't want to kill the fire just too soon. It's then entirely up to the person to decide if you are worth being with or not(my opinion)


Anyway, once the questions keep rolling I keep updating.

Any other contributions apart from mine is totally welcomed. Hundred heads are better than one.

hephzi1991:
arm very stiff, back feels like thr is an iron rod inside, chest painful, n kind of had. Ironically, am not feeling pains at the operation site. I think I got a swelling in my armpit too. But am glad to be out of dat hospital tho

Wierd. ..maybe your receptors are on holidays...
If you had your lymph nodes removed it's lymphedema. Mine is slightly swollen too either way it's a part of me now

candygosh:

yexxxx

thanks....hope u r doing fine?

candygosh:

cancer zodiac here too july 10th.
Oh i have been thinking how to make it look stylish tho, i have started buying wigs and headwarmers even tho i havent started chemo yet . I want it to be part of my look now so it doesnt become strange.

WE LOVE YOU CHIYERE! C.Y AND YOU DEFINATELY WONT WALK THAT ROAD ALONE.

Awww you're my moon sister!! No wonder you are so sweet, you know cancer is the best zodiac

Chinyere loves you too, she's strong and responding to treatment. She's picking strength from you guys o, seriously lol. Rocking the wigs, she finally cut off her hair. You girls rock!!! Lots of love candy, my starlight

Good morning my darlings, it's 7:46am over here in Texas, I know it's already afternoon in Nigeria. Just wanted to send you all much love and hope one day we can meet, we're all in this together

xcelsia:
Awww you're my moon sister!! No wonder you are so sweet, you know cancer is the best zodiac

Chinyere loves you too, she's strong and responding to treatment. She's picking strength from you guys o, seriously lol. Rocking the wigs, she finally cut off her hair. You girls rock!!! Lots of love candy, my starlight

How did today go

Odunharry:

thanks....hope u r doing fine?

Doing good. You?

candygosh:


Doing good. You?

fine too...i like ur neva say neva attitude

candygosh:


How did today go

Great hun, we're bracing for ebola down south, Dallas is only 4hrs away. I feel like I'm ready for a vacation phew!! How was your day today? Heyyyy hephzi love, how are you? I love this thread, like my little online family lol