Hi,
Sorry for the delay, I've been busy with the kids sports.
I saw my Oncologist and the bumps on my right bicep arm isn't anything serious. He thought they were in an odd area and usually occur after surgery. He called them cording which normally there are several bumps in a row which I only have two. Here's some information I took off the site.
Axillary web syndrome (AWS), also known as cording, sometimes develops as a side effect of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) or axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). Both procedures involve removing just a few (SLNB) or many (ALND) of the axillary, or underarm, lymph nodes. Most people with breast cancer need to have at least one of these surgeries. Scar tissue from surgery to the chest area to remove the cancer itself also can contribute to cording.
If you want more info please see the following site:
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects/aws
He suggest to take Motrin and watch them. If they don't go away, he would send me to a Lymphedema therapists which will message the area to break them down.
My doctor did an exam since I was there and everything was good. He spoke with me about my treatment. He mentioned how nice it is to see me but he will be releasing me soon. I only have a year left on my Tamoxifen. I will only need to see him probably one more time. I will do one more complete round of blood work and see him in about six months. That's great news! As for my treatment going forward, he explained that I will need to see one of my doctors (Oncologist, Plastic Surgeon or my Cancer Surgeon) at least once a year for an exam.
Since I have seen him my bumps have decreased in size but I still have them. They are not bothering me.
Stay warm this winter no matter where you live everybody is experiencing some strange cold weather.
Take Care and make sure everybody stays on top of their health and see the doctors when needed.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
4 Years Cancer FREE today!!!
Great Health and Happiness I wish for everybody in 2013!!!
Today, I am 4 years Cancer Free and many more years ahead of me! I continue to see all of my doctors who are involved with my cancer treatment. I am still taking Tamoxifen and should have only one year left to take the medication. I only have one slight side effect which is night sweats but it usually only happens in the Summer otherwise no other issues, which is great.
I had my blood work done in November and all my numbers were good. My CA-125 which measures Ovarian markers were 14. My CA 127-129 for Breast cancer markers were 19. These #s are down from 6 months ago. The reason why I still check these markers since I had the cancer removed and a hysterectomy is that you can still have cells floating around in your body.
My cholesterol was 178 which is higher than 6 months ago which was 155. I need to get back to exercising. My vitamin D was 44. My Calcium was 9.1 which 6 moths ago was 8.8. I had several other blood test and everything was normal. I will re-do my blood work in about 6 months.
I also had a Dexa Bone Density exam done. My last test was two years ago. I am considered in the normal range for my bones. My test was alittle down from 2 years ago but I am not in danger. I need to be more diligent about taking my Calcium. My Oncologist explained that its difficult to get your numbers back up but if I exercise, take vitamin D and Calcium that will help a great deal.This is the magic combo.
I found two small bumps on my right bicep under my skin last week. I believe they are fat deposits or cyst but because of my cancer history I have made an appointment with my Oncologist for Wednesday January 9. I need to be able to relax and know what they are. I text-ed my Oncologist to see if I should see him or another doctor and he said "he would see me but believes its not related to the breast". I will keep everybody updated.
Talk to everybody soon, stay warm :)
Today, I am 4 years Cancer Free and many more years ahead of me! I continue to see all of my doctors who are involved with my cancer treatment. I am still taking Tamoxifen and should have only one year left to take the medication. I only have one slight side effect which is night sweats but it usually only happens in the Summer otherwise no other issues, which is great.
I had my blood work done in November and all my numbers were good. My CA-125 which measures Ovarian markers were 14. My CA 127-129 for Breast cancer markers were 19. These #s are down from 6 months ago. The reason why I still check these markers since I had the cancer removed and a hysterectomy is that you can still have cells floating around in your body.
My cholesterol was 178 which is higher than 6 months ago which was 155. I need to get back to exercising. My vitamin D was 44. My Calcium was 9.1 which 6 moths ago was 8.8. I had several other blood test and everything was normal. I will re-do my blood work in about 6 months.
I also had a Dexa Bone Density exam done. My last test was two years ago. I am considered in the normal range for my bones. My test was alittle down from 2 years ago but I am not in danger. I need to be more diligent about taking my Calcium. My Oncologist explained that its difficult to get your numbers back up but if I exercise, take vitamin D and Calcium that will help a great deal.This is the magic combo.
I found two small bumps on my right bicep under my skin last week. I believe they are fat deposits or cyst but because of my cancer history I have made an appointment with my Oncologist for Wednesday January 9. I need to be able to relax and know what they are. I text-ed my Oncologist to see if I should see him or another doctor and he said "he would see me but believes its not related to the breast". I will keep everybody updated.
Talk to everybody soon, stay warm :)
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