After Cancer and then Osteo!!!!

By Pam M Tuesday, June 05, 2007

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Hello all.

I just wanted to say hello to everyone here. This is a little about me and my experience with my health to everyone..I am 34 years old, Female and married with three children.I have Breast cancer, had a Radical Modified Mestectomy done, then had to get that drained three times due to fluid build up. Have Lymphedima now in my arm. Then started my Chemo thereapy had that for 6 months "Awefull Pain", then Had to get my overies removed since my cancer is hormon,progest,estrogen postive then started with major bone pain. They had a hard time figureing out what meds to give me so they didnt start up my cancer again.Took 5 months to figure it out why i was in so much pain. Had bone scans, altrasounds,CT scans, x-rays and then i demanded a bone density test to be done and then i got my answers to the pain they all thought i was making up and didnt know where or what to do with me. "Got alot of sorrys after that one", Now they are trying every med they can think of to get it under control.I just started my Arimidex for my cancer 2 months ago and i have to be on it for 5 years and my bone density is really bad . They say that i may have to choose between my bone or getting cancer back as i have a very aggrestive cancer. My meds i take are now up to 15 a day or so. I feel some days are like im a pig to them but yet i know they are really trying now that they know what they are trying to fix.I just wanted to say that anyone that is going threw any pain? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! Thanks so much... Pam

Getting Away from it all !!!!

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viv 31040

6/ 6/07 9:37am

pam.. your letter really touched me.. i too have osteo and have had 2 small fractures but im 67! far cry from your young age.. im so sorry to hear you have compounds problems.. i know the pain im in and yours must be off the wall pain..i guess im trying to tell you i have no problems after reading your story..i cant imagine dealing with the pain and tending to a small family.you do have a sense of humor about yourself.. my god bless you!your story has really touched me,and im sure others....viv

Pam M

6/ 6/07 10:29am

Thanks so much you gave me goose bumps.. But really feel for all that are in pain. When i go to my clinic to volenteer i tell yea, its hard when i see older people there because im young but if i could take it from the older ones i would in a flash. They have worked so hard all thier life and now the are stuck in such pain. My wish wuld be for all to be healthy in life young or old. Thanks again for your reply it was uplifting to me. Thanks Love:Pam

Lila de Tantillo, Health Guide

6/ 6/07 2:23pm

Thank you for sharing your extremely trying experience, I really admire your courage and strength for fighting on -- against the cancer and also with those who wouldn't respond adequately to your medical problems. Your children are very lucky to have such an amazing mother and I wish you and your family the best as you confront these very tough challenges. Warmly, Lila

Pam M

6/ 6/07 5:53pm

Thanks so much for the kind words. I try to do the best I can for whatever time i have left. I wish everyone the best on here and if i may help ANYONE please just ask ok and ill do my best ok. Love:Pam (K)

Sunshine

7/31/07 12:20pm

im new here my names Joan..sorry to hear about your trauma. ive had op for two years and finished chemo for breast cancer last august. now though ive got so much pain ive been referred to my onc again. does chemo make op worse or could it be the c back .... soooo worried. it just seems to be one thing after another. good luck to you and everyone here.

Pam M

8/ 6/07 10:02pm

Welcome. I am so sorry to hear this and i give you a high five for fighting like me. The pain could be a million things, try not to jump to conclusions ok. I have to go see a pain managment team for myself. They should be calling soon i hope. Go for your normal check up and blood work and go day by day ok. Let me know how your doin please. Ill be thinking of you. Love Always your friend Pam xoxo

After Cancer and then Osteo!!!!

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