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I really need understanding. About 3 months ago I noticed some dimpling on my rt breast around the areola. It's not painful, there is no swelling, itching or burning. No lump in or around the area. Just the dimpling. Does anyone know about this and what it could be? I have an appointment scheduled tomorrow with my doctor, but the more I read, the more I couldn't help but do this post. Has anyone else experienced something like this? After reading all types of posts - I'm starting to get a little worried. Anyone? Any information? Do I have anything to be worried about?
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Hi Annette,
A very Happy Easter to you and your family too! I hope it is a fun one. And I say, go ahead and eat a Easter Egg or 2. :-D
Your poor Mom! Vaccuming on crutches! She's worse than me on asking for help. She must be a very strong woman too. Just like her daughter.
Well the first week of of work went wonderful. I was, however, glad to see Friday roll around and am enjoying staying home and doing stuff at home. Rick and I slept in till almost 9 this morning! Can you believe it? It was great!
I'm glad all is going well with your big project at work! I hope it settles down some for you though and maybe it won't be so frantic for you.
Well, back to a little house cleaning. Rick is out working in the yard. About that time of year for some fertilizer and new seed for grass.
Much love Annette,
Judy
A very Happy Easter to you and your family too! I hope it is a fun one. And I say, go ahead and eat a Easter Egg or 2. :-D
Your poor Mom! Vaccuming on crutches! She's worse than me on asking for help. She must be a very strong woman too. Just like her daughter.
Well the first week of of work went wonderful. I was, however, glad to see Friday roll around and am enjoying staying home and doing stuff at home. Rick and I slept in till almost 9 this morning! Can you believe it? It was great!
I'm glad all is going well with your big project at work! I hope it settles down some for you though and maybe it won't be so frantic for you.
Well, back to a little house cleaning. Rick is out working in the yard. About that time of year for some fertilizer and new seed for grass.
Much love Annette,
Judy
Hi Judy,
Great to have you back on line and in such good spirits. You were there for me too, it worked both ways and I am glad that I could help. You have always had a wonderful family around you, but I guess a fellow survivor would understand things more than those closest to you, I feel the same. Also we women told like to place a burden on other people, so tend to keep things to ourselves. This website has been a great people to release all our worries, concerns and emotions.
I have had a really hectic few months in work, but now the big project is life and so far so good. I am taking holidays next week so finish up tomorrow until Monday week. Aidan and Luke are flying down to Waterford to see Aidan's Dad and the rest of the weirdo second family (Aidan's dad remarried years ago and has two younger step brothers - long story........) Suffice to say I am delighted to stay at home with Conor who I have the great pleasure of potty training next week!!!
My Dad is still not great and poor Mam has not had a chance to rest yet from her knee operation. She spend the whole time looking after day and worrying about him. I am going to go up to them for a few days next week to give her a break and clean the house from top to bottom. My mother was trying to vaccum last week on two crutches, I ask you !!!!!!
The big move to Sweden is still on the cards. Looks like end July this year. Aidan will fly over to meet his old boss in the next month just to confirm that he has his job back and then Aidan will look at reserving an apartment for when we go over. Hopefully after being in Sweden for a few months we will rent a house rather than an apartment, but we have to start somewhere for our move. We plan on renting our house for a year and then if Sweden is definitely for us, we will look at selling our house in Nobber and buying a hosue in Sweden and making the move permanent. Barring any disasters, we will be in Sweden by the end of the Summer.
I have been on Tamoxifen since end November and I have been luckier than you, no hot flashes. However I do notice more fluid retention which I was always prone to, my genetial area is often itchy (another side effect) and I have also put on a bit of weight, say 6lbs. However that could be due to me eating too much sweet things and not enough exercise because I was so busy in work. That is all about to change, I am back walking now and trying not to look at the boys numerous Easter Eggs on top of the kitchen press. Lets hope my will power remains strong next week.
Congratulations on getting the permanent job, nobody deserves it more than you. That is a very good start for your life after cancer. Does it sometimes feel unreal to you, that it was actually your story and you did have BC? Sometimes I cannot believe it happened and that is is all a dream.
Anyway, a very Happy Easter to you, Rick, Joyce and Bunny. You my dear can afford to eat Easter Eggs so enjoy them.
Take care.
Annette
Great to have you back on line and in such good spirits. You were there for me too, it worked both ways and I am glad that I could help. You have always had a wonderful family around you, but I guess a fellow survivor would understand things more than those closest to you, I feel the same. Also we women told like to place a burden on other people, so tend to keep things to ourselves. This website has been a great people to release all our worries, concerns and emotions.
I have had a really hectic few months in work, but now the big project is life and so far so good. I am taking holidays next week so finish up tomorrow until Monday week. Aidan and Luke are flying down to Waterford to see Aidan's Dad and the rest of the weirdo second family (Aidan's dad remarried years ago and has two younger step brothers - long story........) Suffice to say I am delighted to stay at home with Conor who I have the great pleasure of potty training next week!!!
My Dad is still not great and poor Mam has not had a chance to rest yet from her knee operation. She spend the whole time looking after day and worrying about him. I am going to go up to them for a few days next week to give her a break and clean the house from top to bottom. My mother was trying to vaccum last week on two crutches, I ask you !!!!!!
The big move to Sweden is still on the cards. Looks like end July this year. Aidan will fly over to meet his old boss in the next month just to confirm that he has his job back and then Aidan will look at reserving an apartment for when we go over. Hopefully after being in Sweden for a few months we will rent a house rather than an apartment, but we have to start somewhere for our move. We plan on renting our house for a year and then if Sweden is definitely for us, we will look at selling our house in Nobber and buying a hosue in Sweden and making the move permanent. Barring any disasters, we will be in Sweden by the end of the Summer.
I have been on Tamoxifen since end November and I have been luckier than you, no hot flashes. However I do notice more fluid retention which I was always prone to, my genetial area is often itchy (another side effect) and I have also put on a bit of weight, say 6lbs. However that could be due to me eating too much sweet things and not enough exercise because I was so busy in work. That is all about to change, I am back walking now and trying not to look at the boys numerous Easter Eggs on top of the kitchen press. Lets hope my will power remains strong next week.
Congratulations on getting the permanent job, nobody deserves it more than you. That is a very good start for your life after cancer. Does it sometimes feel unreal to you, that it was actually your story and you did have BC? Sometimes I cannot believe it happened and that is is all a dream.
Anyway, a very Happy Easter to you, Rick, Joyce and Bunny. You my dear can afford to eat Easter Eggs so enjoy them.
Take care.
Annette
Hi Annette, my long distance friend,
All is good here. I did get all my drains out last week and started back to work this week. 2 days down and I am a little tired and a little sore. But it felt so great to get back to being 'normal'. I did get the permanent position at the college and really feel good about things. I know that I'm flat chested right now and have no hair, eyebrows or eyelashs, but you know, nobody died and my husband, children and family are healthy. Life is still good and the cancer is gone. I know that I'm not done yet with my expanders and will not be done until about October. But besides the Tamoxfin, I'll be done! Yea!
So, speaking of Tamoxfin, how is that going for you? I hope it is going well and that you are not having too many hot flashes. I find that I have been having them a good deal of the time. But, this side effect I don't mind. I used to be cold all the time. tee hee
How is everything for you? Any news on the big move?
I have to tell you Annette, that you have been a life saver for me. I will never be able to express to you how much I appreciate you. You helped me thru the tougher periods. I do believe that you saved my sanity. I was feeling so isolated in the beginning and as you know, I did not open up with my family or friends right away and still I try not to act like anything is wrong most of the time. With you I have always been able to be myself. Now, my sisters and I are on that same page. At first I didn't want to burden them and sometimes I still feel like I ask way too much of them and try to not talk 'cancer' to them all the time. Any who, thank you Annette for always being there!
Oh hey, guess what???? My hair is growing back! It's kind of looks multi-colored. Very light in places and slightly darker in others. Maybe I'll get to be that true blonde I've always wanted to be.
Well, my best to you! Let me know how you are doing, okay?
XO
Judy
All is good here. I did get all my drains out last week and started back to work this week. 2 days down and I am a little tired and a little sore. But it felt so great to get back to being 'normal'. I did get the permanent position at the college and really feel good about things. I know that I'm flat chested right now and have no hair, eyebrows or eyelashs, but you know, nobody died and my husband, children and family are healthy. Life is still good and the cancer is gone. I know that I'm not done yet with my expanders and will not be done until about October. But besides the Tamoxfin, I'll be done! Yea!
So, speaking of Tamoxfin, how is that going for you? I hope it is going well and that you are not having too many hot flashes. I find that I have been having them a good deal of the time. But, this side effect I don't mind. I used to be cold all the time. tee hee
How is everything for you? Any news on the big move?
I have to tell you Annette, that you have been a life saver for me. I will never be able to express to you how much I appreciate you. You helped me thru the tougher periods. I do believe that you saved my sanity. I was feeling so isolated in the beginning and as you know, I did not open up with my family or friends right away and still I try not to act like anything is wrong most of the time. With you I have always been able to be myself. Now, my sisters and I are on that same page. At first I didn't want to burden them and sometimes I still feel like I ask way too much of them and try to not talk 'cancer' to them all the time. Any who, thank you Annette for always being there!
Oh hey, guess what???? My hair is growing back! It's kind of looks multi-colored. Very light in places and slightly darker in others. Maybe I'll get to be that true blonde I've always wanted to be.
Well, my best to you! Let me know how you are doing, okay?
XO
Judy
Well hello Judy,
Was not expecting to have you posting again so soon. Well done, it is over now and you seem to be coping really well as I knew you would. Is'nt it great that you are getting all this attention, I'm sure the girls and Rick are great support. Drains, oh yes I remember them, what a nusiance. Still they do the job and will be all out soon enough. Have you had a look yet at the reconstruction yet? Are you pleased with the results?
The young mum diagnoised is not a friend of mine, I just know her sister, anothe Yummy Mummy from the school. It is just terrible hearing about yet another young woman.
Anyway, good news about the rest breast being clear, you now know they got everything. Put your feet up, pop as many pills as you want and make sure all the nursemaids (Bunny and Joyce) keep pampering you.
Get some rest now for yourself and talk soon.
A big hug from me but not too tight that I pull out the drains!!!!
Annette
Was not expecting to have you posting again so soon. Well done, it is over now and you seem to be coping really well as I knew you would. Is'nt it great that you are getting all this attention, I'm sure the girls and Rick are great support. Drains, oh yes I remember them, what a nusiance. Still they do the job and will be all out soon enough. Have you had a look yet at the reconstruction yet? Are you pleased with the results?
The young mum diagnoised is not a friend of mine, I just know her sister, anothe Yummy Mummy from the school. It is just terrible hearing about yet another young woman.
Anyway, good news about the rest breast being clear, you now know they got everything. Put your feet up, pop as many pills as you want and make sure all the nursemaids (Bunny and Joyce) keep pampering you.
Get some rest now for yourself and talk soon.
A big hug from me but not too tight that I pull out the drains!!!!
Annette
Hi annette,
Sorry for the long delay. I have been in and out of it here lately. The pain meds really work good - but keep me asleep most of the time. The surgery went really well. The did find some IDC in my left breast, but nothing in the right. I was in the hospital for 3 days and 2 nights and went home with 4 drains comning out of my sides. Yuck! I did get to of the drains out on this past Tuesday and hopefully will get the other drains out this Friday. There is some pain still, but it gets better and better every day. Joyce and Bunny have been with me the whole time. Of course, Rick stayed with me in the hospital the whole time I was there as well as Joyce and Bunny. Any way, it's getting better and better every day.
I'm so sorry to here about the young Mom that has just been diagnosed with BC. How sad for her. I'm sure that she will be so apprecative of your knowledge of BC and hopefully will see you as a friend to lean on thru her ordeal.
Well, turning in for the night here. Me and Joyce. :-D I'm going to so miss her when she goes home this coming Saturday! Me and Bunny will be all by ourselves again!
Many hugs Annette,
Judy
Sorry for the long delay. I have been in and out of it here lately. The pain meds really work good - but keep me asleep most of the time. The surgery went really well. The did find some IDC in my left breast, but nothing in the right. I was in the hospital for 3 days and 2 nights and went home with 4 drains comning out of my sides. Yuck! I did get to of the drains out on this past Tuesday and hopefully will get the other drains out this Friday. There is some pain still, but it gets better and better every day. Joyce and Bunny have been with me the whole time. Of course, Rick stayed with me in the hospital the whole time I was there as well as Joyce and Bunny. Any way, it's getting better and better every day.
I'm so sorry to here about the young Mom that has just been diagnosed with BC. How sad for her. I'm sure that she will be so apprecative of your knowledge of BC and hopefully will see you as a friend to lean on thru her ordeal.
Well, turning in for the night here. Me and Joyce. :-D I'm going to so miss her when she goes home this coming Saturday! Me and Bunny will be all by ourselves again!
Many hugs Annette,
Judy
Hi Judy,
The best of luck to you today, I am confident it will go really well and it is lovely to have Joyce there beside you also. Sounds like you had a fun time with all the gals!!
Aidan's interview went fine. Company waiting on result of a contract tender before there will be an actual job. Fingers crossed.
Alex is doing ok. The chest and neck is now clear. Due to have bone marrow transplant 1st week April and that will be very tough. In the meantime, the family a going to Euro Disney for 5 days in March thanks to to "Make a Wish Foundation". They are over the moon. Alex has been pleading to go to Disney since his treatment began and I cannot think of any child that deserves this treat more than Alex. It will be a wonderful time for the family.
Enough about me, concentrate on yourself and get over the operation. The jazzercise class needs their instructor back!!!!
Thinking of you.
Annette
P.S. One of the Mom's who's little boy is in Luke's class came up to me this morning. Her sister who I met at the birthday party has just been diagnoised with BC on Friday. She is 42. They are all in shock. It is just so common now and the women are getting younger all the time.
The best of luck to you today, I am confident it will go really well and it is lovely to have Joyce there beside you also. Sounds like you had a fun time with all the gals!!
Aidan's interview went fine. Company waiting on result of a contract tender before there will be an actual job. Fingers crossed.
Alex is doing ok. The chest and neck is now clear. Due to have bone marrow transplant 1st week April and that will be very tough. In the meantime, the family a going to Euro Disney for 5 days in March thanks to to "Make a Wish Foundation". They are over the moon. Alex has been pleading to go to Disney since his treatment began and I cannot think of any child that deserves this treat more than Alex. It will be a wonderful time for the family.
Enough about me, concentrate on yourself and get over the operation. The jazzercise class needs their instructor back!!!!
Thinking of you.
Annette
P.S. One of the Mom's who's little boy is in Luke's class came up to me this morning. Her sister who I met at the birthday party has just been diagnoised with BC on Friday. She is 42. They are all in shock. It is just so common now and the women are getting younger all the time.
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