I was dx with breast cancer 2 years ago, when i was 33. Its a rare form that doesnt do well with chemo so they took the lump and the margins. Thought all was well till i found another lump this november and had another cancerous lump removed this last spring. Drs say even if i have a mastectomy there's no guarantee I wont keep getting this.

So im losing weight, hoping the decrese in hormones and fat lvls will help keep the lumps from forming. Id hate to have a lump that spreads before we catch it.

Im honored to hear your story we our surviors thanks for the share

Good for you! I've supported Komen race for the cure for years. My cousin is a survivor also.

I don't have it myself, but I have an aunt on my mom's side - her sister, actually - who's a breast cancer survivor. It happened a few years back, I can't remember exactly how far. She was lucky, it was early and right behind the nipple so she only needed a lumpectomy. It never came back either. I've always been a supporter of breast cancer research, but when the news came that my aunt had it, I became even more of one. I'm large breasted myself, and fibrocystic breasts run in my mom's family, so I have to watch out for myself as I seem to have an (ahem) external version. I'm also a Canadian trying to lose weight as I have a plan: there's an annual run called the CIBC Run For The Cure every year, around the first Sunday in October. I'm too out of shape to do it this year, but I have a plan that I'm gonna lose enough weight so that when it's time for next year's run, I'll be joining the others. Here's to breast cancer research and survival!!! :flowerforyou:

Jennifer

I am a 44 year old breast cancer survivor who has been cancer free for 12 years; going through such a health crisis is life changing, and certainly serves as a reminder to me to not take any day for granted. I have always tried to eat healthy, fresh foods and am fairly active, but have about 12-15 pounds I would like to lose. Tell me about your cancer.......how long have you been a survivor?

Hello! I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma breast cancer in August of 2010. I went through chemo, a mastectomy, radiation and some reconstruction in the first year. I have been cancer free for just about 1 year. I am trying to lose the weight that I gained during my treatment due to stress and medications. Since May 22nd, it's been a slow-going but happy 14.4 pounds! Losing this weight is part of my strategy for regaining my life and my sense of "self". I'm so glad that I have found others that have been through the same issues with cancer and then trying to lose weight after.

It is great to hear that everyone is making improvements on their health. I think staying healthy helps retain a positive outlook, well it most certainly has for my mother. My mother and I went to the geneticist this morning to discuss doing BRCA testing, which we did. We should know the results in about 2-3 weeks. It was incredibly important for my mother to have the test done for my sake. Has anyone else had genetic testing done?

I am celebrating my 7 year cancerversary this month. I was diagnosed at 36 with Stage III breast cancer (1 node involved). I was pregnant at the time with my now 6 year old. She and I are doing well everyday and we started taking Karate classes together. I'm trying to lose the menopausal weight that i gained after surgery this spring... and the weight I was trying to lose before the surgery. I have about 30 pounds in all to get my weight under control. I did not have the BRCA done, we just assumed since my mom and her sister both had breast cancer. My mom is still surviving, but my aunt did not find hers in time for treatment.

Wilmawm,
I did have the ONCU test done, I landed at 18, as you know less then 18 is low risk, so falling right on the line I am intermediate risk. I have decided to go ahead with Chemo, it was a difficult decision weighing the pros and the cons of chemo. I went for my first treatment of TC on Thursday of last week, however I was very allergic to Taxotere and had to stop immediately. Tomorrow I will start CMF instead which now means 8 rounds instead of 4.
What did you decide to do?

New to the community. I was diagnosed with breast cancer August 2012. Bilateral mastectomy 5 rounds of chemo with Carboplatin, Herceptin. Taxotere, then 11 with Herceptin alone. I am now on Arimidex for the next 5 years. Since starting the Arimidex in August of 2013, I have gained 20 lb despite walking 5-6 days a week and keeping calories under 1300 daily. What am I doing wrong? Has anyone else gained weight uncontrollably while on Arimidex?

Cancer free for one year and five months. So far so good. Still need one more surgery to revise my reconstruction. Would love to loose at least 20 by that time.