MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

elimar86861

Sherryc, sorry to hear your dad got the "double barrel" Dx, but a great many people have successful colon cancer surgeries and I hope he will be one of them.  Although my MIL is a colon cancer survivor, I don't know much about the chemo they usually give for that but since your dad was going to be having it for his lungs, maybe there is one regimen that is effective for both.  Let us know on that.  I would be interested in which chemo they use for him.

marlegal,  What a cute Easter Pic, right?  But my mind is twisted, so I had to get a cute one that ALSO looks photoshopped so the bunny is wearing lipstick.  I can't look at that without cracking up!!!!  Hyuk, hyuk!!!

Paula66

Hi girls.  Its good to see ya post Jean, I have had you in my thoughts since we stared chemo the same month.  Im so glad to move on to the taxol its so much easier to tolerate.  I hope the SE are better for you as well.

Sherry have fun on your RV trip.  Seeing old friends are great.  You are going thru so much right now and a visit with an old friend seems to do wonders sometimes. Enjoy.

Love the lipstick on the bunny.  Reminds me of back in the day when my Auntie came at me with the bright red lipstick on ready for a kiss.  Back then I remember yuck and all I wanted to do was wipe off that lipstick.  I sure do miss her now.  But one day I will see her again and she will be there waiting with the bright red lipstick ready to plant one on me, lol.  Love and Miss ya Antie Lou.

leisaparis

I'm still trying to catch up from when I was gone on vacation. Have @ 3 pages to go but wanted to wish everyone a H A P P Y  E A S T E R. Have a great day everyone. Gonna go see the grandkids now. Talk to ya all later. God Bless.

heartnsoul76

Happy Easter middies!

Beautiful picture Leisa - hope everyone has a blessed day! 

Kay_G

Happy Easter Everyone!  I have been enjoying reading all your posts.

marlegal

Kay I don't think we've met before ... welcome!  I'm from Delaware County...Collingdale to be exact. Where are you?  And where are you in this journey, your profile doesn't tell us much.

I hope you all had a wonderful day whether celebrating Easter or just enjoying whatever you do on Sundays.

jo1955

Hi Middies -  I'M BACK!  Had a wonderful time.  OMG!  You ladies have been busy while I was gone - I am 4 pages behind.  Don't know if I can catch up.  Not going to work tomorrow so I can do laundry, pay bills and buy food.  I will try to go back and do some reading, if there is no time, I am sorry and will try to follow as you post.

Hope everyone is doing well - sending hugs and prayers for those that need it.  

Will post some pictures in the next couple of days - the camera is still packed.  Too tired to do much more tonight.  Wanted to check in and let everyone know I am back from my much needed cruise. 

elimar86861

I think I posted this last Easter, can't remember, so will probably post it again next year too.

                            

jo1955

Eli - That is way too funny!

blondiex46

Hello Kay we haven't met either, I like in Delaware County also, in folcroft 10 minutes from Marlegal!!

marlegal

Okay Blondie...you and me and Kay have to meet, that's ridiculous!

Eli. I used to have that as my screen saver - it cracked me up all year long!

Sherryc

Jo your back we all missed you.  Hope everyone has had a wonderful Easter!

jo1955

Sherry - Feels great to be back.  Sure missed everyone.

Did some catching up on reading.  Glad to hear your mammo was clear.  I know you will make the right decision on the MX.  You still have some time to weigh all the pros and cons and if need be get a second opinion.

JoanDavies

My BF and I went paintballing with a group of co-workers. We had a blast. Got a nice purple bruise on my backside just above my butt by some little effer that flanked us on the field and got us when we weren't looking. Still have my TEs in (exchange is this Wednesday!), so I was super protective of dinging the ladies (how on earth would I have explained that to the PS?!). If you're looking for something different to do, and you don't mind getting dirty and sweaty, it's a real adrenaline rush. Next up... ATVs!

Sherryc

Thanks Jo, I was glad it was clear, when I went to see my Gyno for my annual visit this week had a long talk with her about the MX and she thinks I need to do it as well.  If fact without me asking her what she would do she just came out and said if she were in my shoes she would do a double MX. She feels my breast are way to dense for a mammo to really read it properly and she thinks having to have MRI's and mammo's alternating every 6 months is not a very good quality of life.  She said you will spend all your time worrying and that is not a very good way to live.  She has been my Dr. for quite a few years and knows me pretty well.

Glad you had a good time on your cruise.

jo1955

Sherry - Sounds like good advice from your Gyno.  It would not be a good quality of like to have to constantly worry about screenings every 6 months.  Who wants to go through that?  You have been through so much already - you don't need a lifetime of stress nor do you deserve it.  At least you will have some time to fully recover from rads before moving to the next step.

fmakj

Just wanted to stop in and wish every one a Happy Easter!  Hope your day was great!

Kay_G

Hi Blondie.  I'm in Delaware County too, Media now.  I grew up in Briarcliffe.

BarbaraA

Welcome back Jo. And welcome newbies! This is a fine group of folks!

And scanxiety commences. One year mammo @10 AM tomorrow.

jo1955

BarabaraA - Good luck on the mammo.  Crossing fingers for B9 results.  Let us know the results. 

elimar86861

Good Luck, BarbA.  Do you get your results same day, or do you have to wait for the results?

BarbaraA

Yes, thankfully, she takes the film to the radiologist and she comes in and hugs me (I hope that is what she will do this time).

barbe1958

JO - welcome back!! I LOVE your "quality of like" comment! hehehehehehhehe

Sherryc

Barbara  good luck and hopeing for B9 results.  It is good that they tell you right then.  Mine did too and I was so glad I did not have to wait and worry.

jo1955

barbe - So glad to be back.  Sure missed you.

leisaparis

good luck Barbara, hoping for B9 results. Hope everyone had a happy Easter.

GmaFoley

Yes Good luck on your mammo Barbara - It will be B9 results

 And ladies - I am off to surgery in a couple of hours to clean up the margins...I hate when I get an afternoon surgery - no eating and drinking while I'm awake... I am never thirsty until I can't have any more drink LOL.  Have a great evening all! Hope everyone had a great Easter too!!

Sherryc

GmaFoley good luck with your surgery, will pray for clean margins.

elimar86861

GmaFoley, hope they get out every last bit of it this time!

BarbaraA

Good luck on your surgery GMAFoley!!

Thanks for the well wishes. Hope I don't have a heart attack between now and 10AM. Visualize a calm, pretty garden with a pool of water and a little fountain. Ahhhhh.