Illinois ladies facing bc

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  • Adey
    Adey Member Posts: 3,610
    edited October 2012

    Yay Terry and Roula!

    Lago-  Off to watch the speech.  (c:

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  • spunkyboobster
    spunkyboobster Member Posts: 738
    edited October 2012

    Roula and tlangston-Good News!!!!!!!!

    Lago-in the spotlight, just as you should be Smile

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  • Adey
    Adey Member Posts: 3,610
    edited October 2012

    Oops, read the speach.  Is there a video?

    DH and I went to Melting Pot yesterday (23 years).  I might have to dig out my fondue pot, kind fun.  (c:

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited October 2012

    No video yet.

    I guess I was a hit. Just got called for another spot. Now I'm doing two. One radio  being taped tomorrow (WTMX-WILV| Hubbard Radio ) and one KMPG.

    Glad I got my hair done last week Tongue out

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  • spunkyboobster
    spunkyboobster Member Posts: 738
    edited October 2012
    A star is born Sealed
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  • C-squared
    C-squared Member Posts: 514
    edited October 2012

    Roula & Terry~ Such good news for you both!  So nice to hear!

    Lago~ You go girl!  and THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge with the public in such a positive forum!  I look forward to hearing about the radio spots.  Will they give you a copy that you can download for all of us to hear???  

    Joan~  I thought I was immune even with a family history!  Had I been tested for the BRCA mutation sooner I likely could've saved myself a boat-load of treatments and surgeries!  Makes me want to cry!  

    GO ILLINOIS LADIES!!!  I'll be doing the Strides walk in Neenah, WI next weekend with my cuz (who was diagnosed with stage IV at age 32.  She's 34 now & "Fighting Like a" Lady!!!)  She has a husband and 3 small children (ages 8,7,6) and I pray that she will be around for many years to come.  Embarassed

    I have finally been catapulted off of the couch and walking the neighborhood after work!  Yay!.., getting that exercise I've been talking about since July!!!  I'm 2/2.., walked both yesterday and today!.., off to a good start.., I hope to keep it up!

    Enjoy our beautiful fall ladies.  And camille.., where are the humorous pictures?  I count on you for a laugh-a-day!  Laughing

    Happy Breast Cancer Awareness month to all!

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  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 1,385
    edited October 2012

    C-Squared  Way to go on the exercise

    Lago: What a nice speech.  Can't wait to see the video

     Roula and Terry:  Congrats!  It's nice to get good news.  So happy for you both! 

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited October 2012

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited October 2012

       Ok here's one for excercise

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  • mdg
    mdg Member Posts: 3,571
    edited October 2012

    camillegal - so when I am teaching aerobics does my class think I am a big T-Rex chasing them??? LOL!  Love it!

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited October 2012
    Excellence is the result of
    caring more than others think wise,
    risking more than other's think safe,
    dreaming more than others think practical,
    and expecting more than others think possible.
    - Anonymous
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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited October 2012

    Illinois Lady LOL---I said that many years ago.

    And mdg YES

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited October 2012

     For those of you that aren't of facebook:

    Today I spoke again as a breast cancer survivor with Susan Wiencek of Mixed Matters: WTMX-WILV| Hubbard Radio Chicago, and Ann McNamara, VP of Annual Giving from the American Cancer Society. This will air on the radio in morning Oct 14th. After that I should be able to post the link of the podcast. 

    BTW I mentioned our Illinios Ladies Strides team! Said our team was one of the top fundraisers… actually right now we are still #1. GO TEAM!!!

    http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i323/lauren3g/RadioACS1032012.jpg

    Not sure why my boobs look bigger than my head! It was the only short sleeved pink shirt I had that was clean… maybe too clean. Needed to be stretched out a little. 

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  • mdg
    mdg Member Posts: 3,571
    edited October 2012

    Camillegal - thanks for the honesty!  LOL!  I will share that thought with my class next week.... he he!

    GO LAGO!  You rock lady!

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  • Adey
    Adey Member Posts: 3,610
    edited October 2012
    She rocks and has boulders!  Tongue out
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  • nickythebean
    nickythebean Member Posts: 50
    edited October 2012

    Hi all!! Just found this. I am in Springfield, Illinois. Anybody from around here?

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  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 1,385
    edited October 2012

    Lago, you look great, boobs and all!

    Nicky:  I am in Peoria 

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  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,223
    edited October 2012

    I am in Bloomington, Nicky.  I come to Springfield pretty often! 

    Rita

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  • zap
    zap Member Posts: 2,017
    edited October 2012

    Oh, so in the mood for fondue.  I do not go to Melting Pot as I walk in and waddle out.  Any good recipes tucked into that fondue pot, Adey?

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  • mdg
    mdg Member Posts: 3,571
    edited October 2012

    Yes Lago...your rack looks very nice in the photo :)    LOL! 

    Welcome Nicky!  I am in Chicago west burbs.....

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  • tlangston07
    tlangston07 Member Posts: 354
    edited October 2012

    Hi Nicky..I am just outside of springfield and go there for my treatments..Where do you go if I may ask?

    Terry

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  • nickythebean
    nickythebean Member Posts: 50
    edited October 2012

    I drive to Siteman in STL. Just started down this road and getting great treatment from an onco that specializes in HER2. At some point, I am hoping I won't have to drive all the time, but the surgeon who I saw in spfld said that, for most people, it isn't worth all the hassle to drive to STL, but for me it is the best thing to do. Yikes! But at the same time, I'm glad to know he thinks I'm doing the right thing!!



    I have a good friend getting chemo for BC here at Simmons.

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  • virginiab
    virginiab Member Posts: 205
    edited October 2012

    Hi, Nicky--

    I'm in Champaign, so not TOO far away. I get to Springfield once in a while for a seminar or such.

     Congratulations on finding an oncologist with special expertise with HER2. That has to be reassuring!

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited October 2012
    The very nature of the world is constant change.
    You set a goal and create a plan to achieve it;
    then the assumptions on which you
    based your plan change - they always do.
    The challenge is to retain your goals
    while adapting your tactics.
    Relax and stay flexible in order to reach
    your goals and maintain your happiness.
    - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited October 2012

    Nicky...I still drive 73 miles to Marion, Ill for my after tx check-ups.  Siteman would be that distance for me if I were heading west.  My original txs were done in very late 2007 and to just past middle 2008.  I think it is important to feel as much confidence as you can...... even if that entails a fair drive.  In reality, I did not have total choice as I went through the V.A. for my care....but felt so strongly about my breast surgeon...Dr. Ryan from SIU that I felt way less concern on the rest of things.  Also, the patient navigator in Dr. Ryan's office continued to be so supportive....even gave me her home number and email.............I had excellent care, and though a few regrets, none of any true importance.

    Hugs, Jackie 

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited October 2012

    Lago u look great ice bazoombas LOL and I' sure u sounded wonderful.

    And I live at the end of Weaton, near Winfield. So I'm pretty far west--and Now I'm going to Central Dupage osp. And all the drs. there--It's 5 mins. from my house so it's super convenient for me.

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  • joan888
    joan888 Member Posts: 810
    edited October 2012

    Just a quick drive by to say hi to everyone and a big welcome to nickythebean.  Glad that you found an ONC who specializes in HER. Keep coming back.  These ladies are super.

    Lago... can't help staring at those boulders!  Maybe it is the shirt, LOL.  Thanks for all your hard work on the "Making Strides" event.  I am sure that it is going to be fun and inspiring.  I am back up to walking 2 1/2 miles now, so I should be ready by the 20th.  I have about 9 more weeks of PT for my back.  Today I topped it off with a massage so I am feeling pretty mellow back at work.   SNZZzzz. 

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  • lago
    lago Member Posts: 17,186
    edited October 2012

    This morning I spoke to KMPG. They have a team and ACS was presenting, trying to get individuals to sign up.

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  • spunkyboobster
    spunkyboobster Member Posts: 738
    edited October 2012

    Lago-vavavoom!

    Joan-you continue to amaze..I'm so happy you're doing so well.

    Yesterday was the one year anniversary of my dx.  I'm amazed at how far I've come and still pissed I had to make the journey.  Thanks to all of you for helping me through.  Looking forward to the walk and the party in November!

    I never received the party invite-I checked my spam folder and it wasn't in there, but if those offers are true and if I had a penis, it would be HUGE! Embarassed

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  • mdg
    mdg Member Posts: 3,571
    edited October 2012

    LOL Spunky.......too funny!  Do you think anyone believes those spam messages?  Really?  Come on!  I also wonder how come I keep getting penis one's - they must have heard I don't have boobs!  LOL!  Glad there is a spam folder so I don't have to deal with that too much.

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