Albany NY area survivors

Bethie1

Hey Ladies!!  Anyone in Albany, NY (capital district area and surrounding areas) looking to get together for friendship/support?

1Cathi

Hi Bethie,

I just wanted to pop in and say hi. I grew up in Amsterdam, spent alot of time in Albany and surrounding areas, when I married I moved to Cobleskill (west of Albany close to Copperstown) I hated it there.

I now live in Fl.  Hope you find some good friends to connect with there.

I still have lots of family up there, a daughter still in Cobleskill, but we don't go that far N much - toooooooooooooo cold for me.

XOXOXOXOXO -Cathi

suzmarks

Hi, I'm not sure if you saw my response last week or so. I live off of New Scotland Ave. I'm having my chemo treatment at NYOH. Where are you going? I did mention that I also used Suzanne Krieinberg as my breast surgeon. Glad to hear you're feeling good. What kind of treatment are you getting? I'm getting TC 6x. I'm half way through my first 3 week session. Feeling pretty good at this point. I'm planning on checking out Gilda's Club at some point. Are you interested in going?  Suzanne

everyminute

Im just south of Albany.  Just finished chemo in November, radiation in Feb - had my surgery first back in July (bilateral w immediate reconstrucition)  Had my exchange in December. 

Doing well - just got back from a few days in Texas for a mini vacation!

I go to NYOH too (don't we all!)

Bethie1

Hey Mary and Suzanne!!  I'm near New Scotland Ave as well--go to St.Peter's for my treatment, but know where NYOH is! I'm getting alot of my "supplies" if you will at To Life in Delmar. 

Mary--do you live off Rte 9W in Glenmont/Bethlehem area? 

Suzanne-- gilda's club sounds great!!  Let me know what's good for you

everyminute

I live off 144.  My daughter works at the supermarket in Glenmont :-) 

I got my wig at Tolife - they were wonderful.

I checked out Gildas - great programs.  You both should check out "Look Good Feel Better program" at Gildas (sponsored by ACS I think)  They also have support groups and classes, etc. 

suzmarks

I signed up for "Look Good, Feel Better" through ACS for March 2. It's from 10-12 in the morning at Gilda's Club. Are you interested in going, I'll pass on the phone number if you need it. I got a wig at ToLife today, they were great there. I didn't know that St. Pete's still did chemo there, I thought all the doctors went over to NYOH. I can actually walk to St. Pete's from my house, very convienent. I'll be doing radiation over there.  

everyminute

Check out the CRAAB website  - http://www.craab.org/

There are free yoga and pilates classes in the area for survivors.  I am also starting a TeamSurvivor Affiliate in the Capital Region with walk/runs and race training plans.  I will keep you both posted.  PM me your email addresses if you are interested in more info!

I found that daily exercise helped me through out treatment - some days it was a short walk, others it was a run - whatever I could do that day!

Mary

gd4thesoul

Hi Bethie,

am new as of today and would love support or communication anytime.

every little bit helps!

I am looking for a wig place but not seeing much that looks real. anyone have suggestions?

thanks, suzee

everyminute

Check out Tolife! in delmar or saratoga  - I got my wig there.  They also have a lot of support services and a great library.

www.tolife.org

mzmiller99

Yes!!!!  I live north of Lake George and had my treatments at AMC. This is the first that I noticed your post??!!

It would be great to meet, especially when the weather gets better...it's snowing again up here.

Susan

Bethie1

Cool!!  I know exactly where Glenmont is.  My sister used to live there off 9W.  I got my wig at ToLife also.!!!  I have 2 treatments down, and feeling fine!!

Bethie1

Hey Cathy

Thanks for replying!!  Everyone on this site has been wonderful. I'm born and raised and still living in Albany.  I'm meeting lots of wonderful people here!!

purplemb

hello all... just wanted to invite you to the other side of the state.. western NY for PINKSTOCK.. third anual gathering on the hill..lol and a really good time..

Mb the nut on the hill

Bethie1

Yes, ToLife is great!!  I got one of my wigs there, as well as one for free from the American Cancer Society.  Now let's kick this Big C in the butt!!!

Anonymous

Bethie--I live in Clifton Park!

Anne

Bethie1

Hey Anne!!!  Whereabouts in Clifton Park?  I'm in the heart of Albany

DragonGirl

Hello Ladies,

Where did you all go? Hope everyone is getting on OK. I live in Albany too...diagnosed 2005, stage IV, ER/PR+, HER2- and still chugging along after six cycles of Avastin/Taxol and a bit of the old radiation to the spine. In remission since 2006!  That's four years so all you stage III ers keep your chins up! Did the Gilda's thing a long time ago, are any of you going there now? Yes, I recommend To Life as well, although there's been some changes at the boutiques lately, the jury is out on whether they are for the better or not. I don't check this site much, just happened to stop by but will answer anyone who posts as I get email notifications with new posts, I think....it's been a while. Happy to help with any questions.

 Snooch

everyminute

I recently started a not for profit in the Albany area - Team Survivor is a free exercise program, walks, runs, and I am working on free gym memberships and even some personal training and classes for female cancer survivors and thrivers!  my website is www.teamsurvivoralbany.com

Snooch - you are an inspiration!

barbk68

Hi my name is Barb and my sister was diagnosed with BC on 2/5/10.  We have an appointement w/ Dr Sue K on Monday.  Can you tell me all about your experience?  Thnaks!

Bethie1

ey Barb!! First off, sorry I'm responding back so late.  I haven't been on here much since raadiation ended Aug 2009!!!  My experience with her was OK. Unfortunately, she realized after the surgery on January 16, 2009 that she put my port up too high in my chest wall.  I went for an out-patient procedure to have port replaced after chemo nurses couldn't access port on my 1st day of chemo.  I'm now just about 1 year in remission

Hope everything went well

Beth

GypsyGirl

I am a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient (3 days) and facing my first surgeon's appointment today. I am fairly new to NY & don't even know where to go for the best help. May I ask for referrals for the best treatment? I am in Loudonville.

GypsyGirl

lola12

Hi, my partner was diagnosed 2 weeks ago. We live in Averill Park. We liked the cancer treatment center at Samaritan hospital. Dr Singh and Dr Reddy are very nice. As far as surgeon, I have gone to Dr Silk in troy. Liked him, but unsure. Gypsygirl, its overwhelming, email me if you would like.