MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

tinkertude

Wow ladies we just had an earthquake in Northern Va 5.9  thats a first for me and very scary too!

elimar86861

Here is what BC.org says about the Rads + Deodorant subject:

http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/radiation/new_research/20101101.jsp

Cut and paste if link does not work.

Moderators

Thanks for that, elimar!

reesie

Oh tink didnkt know you were in va too. Glad you're ok. We even felt it here in jersey

elimar86861

Did the Quake last very long?  Hope the center was not in a populated area.  That is strong enough to shake things up.

cmbear

My family lives in Richmond and have heard it shook, rattled and rolled--but no damage. Tink, where do you live? They said the epicenter was outside of Charlottesville.

elimar86861

Oh hi, Mods!  

(Now I have that eerie feeling of someone reading over my shoulder.)

elimar86861

OMG, I have to call my girlfriend who lives IN Charlottesville.

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All circuits busy when I just tried.  Everybody checking on everybody else.  The funny thing is that my friend is originally from California.  I'm sure she was shocked.

cmbear

Foxy, Foxy come out, come out where ever you are?!!

barbe1958

Hmmm, was having a nap and woke up about 40 minutes ago. They said we felt it all the way up here, but I don't know if that's what woke me up. I do know I heard a HUGE bang! But when I went outside for a walk it was just the usual yard guys working around - no groups of people gathered.

tinkertude

It lasted about 30- 40 secs. I live in Northen Va ABOUT 30 MIN outside of DC. It happened in Midland Va JUST SOUTH of Fredricksburg so less than 100 miles from me. Yes it did rattle and roll. I am finding things aorund the house that are just a little off.. books fallen, cd"s slid, one pic off wall...prob a cheap nail..lol.. Yes phone lines are still on and off here. My mom is in S fla I was glad to be able to catch it on the up swing and talk with her.

El. Charlotsville is about 2 hours west of me.

Thanks Reesie..

How you feeling Janis and Kitty? hope your doing well

LovesChristmas-Barb

I was told not to use the deodorant at all on that side and haven't but I think the radiation shut down my sweat glands on that side. I don't sweat and I don't stink either so I've simply used nothing. it hasn't been a problem at all, thankfully! I did accidentally start to put deodorant on that side once when I was rushing during week 6 and it did sting like crazy but I gently washed it off again...

Hopefully it won't be a problem for you too!

Sherryc

I forgot that my sweat glands shut down on that side as well.  I think they are back working but not like before.  The study regarding using deod being Ok came out about the time I was starting rads and I asked about it but RO still no.

Foxlairfrm

Yep, earthquake center about 25 miles west of me. Right at my daughters house. It seemed like it lasted forever! I don't think I have damage to anything, just some crooked pictures and small light items came off shelves. My daughter however had things flying everywhere. Her pantry is a mess, pictures off the walls and things hit her in the head when she opened her cabinet. I had to laugh! She ran outside and watched her house sway! There was damage to buildings in the town of Mineral. I still have the damn fever and had a little dog on my table. Ran outside with it. Waiting for aftershocks. They say they probably will happen. Largest earthquake for us since 1897!

Foxy

tinkertude

Foxy.. so glad everyone is safe! what a shocker!!! im still a bit shaky!

Eph3_12

To all my earth quakin', rock n rollin' BCO sistas-take care & do be careful opening closets/cupboards.  We had an earthquake here in '93 & it scared the crap outta me-I didn't like the aftershocks while lying in bed!

Elimar, weren't you just saying how the mods NEVER came on here!!!! do de do do, do de do (that's Twilight Zone music in case you couldn't tell)

Finally - love your picture topper! 

Foxlairfrm

Tink, where are you located? I'm about 45 miles east of Charlottsville off 64 toward Richmond. the center was in Mineral, Va. Louisa county. Both my daughters live there. One has a firefighter boyfriend, they had 42 calls in an hour! The DMV wall collasped. Lol. No one hurt.

Foxy

janinnj

Sorry I missed the party. Eli does know how to throw one. Just caught up on all the pages I missed.  Had a busy week-end with my grandson and last night was the first night on rads that I just came home from work and went to sleep.

Janis-Guess by now you've started your rads.  Like everyone says keeping moisturized and hydragrated is the bast way to get through without to much skin irritation.  I am on 26/33 treatments and have been using the aloe right after each treatment.  I put it rught on before I get dressed again because I have to go back to work.  At night I use Aquafor, I got the store brand and saved a couple of dollars.  I bought the large tub but it seems to go a long way so the smaller tube would have been enough.  If you start having problem ask at your center if they have any samples they can give you.  My RO isn't very helpful, when he checked me today he just says it looks great and to use cortisone cream if it itches.  You can see the exact outline of the Rad field on my skin but so far none of the blisters etc that some of the girls get.  Good luck and let us know how you make out.  On the job front have you check with your local Office on Ageing?  We hace a program her called Experience Works.  The program contributes about 1/2 of the salary and the employer the other have and the positions are usually in nonprofit orgs.

elimar86861

janinnj, You sound about like me when I went thru' rads.  (But I whined much more.)  I had a lovely rads tan rectangle on my chest about five shades darker.  Don't know if some of your last ones will be "boosts."  That is usually if they need to do near the surface, or if you had a close margin, they give a little extra to the tumor bed area.  I had 6-7 boosts and that caused me to get a small pink oval on top of the rectangle.  When rads were done, I still did not have any actual blisters, but I had a few patches of skin peel off in the boost area.  Just like how a sunburn does, just the very top layer.

The finish line is in sight...go for it!

janinnj

Eli- Have 2 more reg tx's to the nodes and had the first boost to the tumor bed today.  The las five will be all boost.  I expect to peel eventually as that is how my skin has always reacted to the sun.  I get a little exposure and just when I think it's going to tan it peels off.

KittyGirl2011

Day 2 and 4 TX done!  Oh boy am I tired!  I don't know if it's the healing after HDR's or the early mornings  ?  Maybe both but I'm just wiped out today.  Between sessions I got in my hair washed and could have fallen asleep at the hair bowl!  I'm turing in early tonight and hope I'm better for tomorrow's sessions. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ  

Janis - good to hear your session went well !  Kitty

tinkertude

Foxy. I live in woodbridge about 1 mile off 1 95. I am glad everyone is ok there wow a DMV wall came down? scary stuff.. i think too it was so scary because its so not expected here and we didnt realize what it was until after it stopped, it was llike we were frozen.

Thanks EPH, yes some stuff did move around a friend of mine has her fireplace detaching from the wall yikes!

KittyGirl2011

WOW, I hope all you east coast VA sisters are all good.  What a scare!  Take care everyone and be careful of falling debris and after shocks.  Kitty

jo1955

Wow ya'll move fast.  I tried getting caught but am just going to jump right in here.  For those having rads, you will all do well.  I did not use deodarant on the radiated side but did on the other side.  I had my treatments late in the day so tried to stay out of the heat.  Once rads were over, I went back to using all my regular stuff.

An earthquake in VA?  So glad everyone is doing good and there wasn't any damage.

Went to lunch and shopping with a friend today and had a great time up until the point I figured out I lost my cell phone - never have done that before.  Fortunately, I did have insurance on it and should have a new one tomorrow.   The one thing I hate is that I have now lost all my contact numbers.  That really sucks.  Still waiting for word on my friend Becky.  Will update when I find out something. 

Anonymous

Ladies



I don't post often but read a lot You sure are a fun group. I just need a shoulder to cry on and feel kind of silly. My oldest son just went back to college this morning (starting his 3rd yr at JMU). I cried on and off all day looked at little ridiculous in the office. I do miss him so much when he leaves. We have a great relationship. He worked a summer intern job at my company this summer and we drove I to the office together. We have a long commute (2 hrs one way) so we spent a lot of time talking and reconnecting. I really did miss him this morning and feel such a void. I cried all the way home tonight. Don't get me wrong I am so happy for him and he is doing really well but I was not ready to let go this time. I keep flash backing to when he was a baby and I use to dance with him in my arms. I guess this whole damn year with the BMX is finally getting to me. Thanks for shoulder to cry on



Liz

jo1955

Liz - I will be more than happy to lend a shoulder for you to cry and and offer up lots of hugs.  I can't imagine what you are feeling right now - DH & I were not blessed with children.  I'm sure this has been a difficult time for you.  Just know that we are all here for you.

Paula66

Liz I know just how you feel.  My daughter moved to Alaska in Feburary and I am still heartbroken to this day.  I wish I could tell you it gets easier, but I cant. It will never be until I have her back in my arms again.  I miss her huge hugs.   I also look back to how we danced together as well.  We are here for you so cry away!!!  Hugs for ya!

Foxlairfrm

Liz, here is my shoulder. I also have a son I'm very close to. It is so hard to watch them go off to college if you DON'T have BC. My son went to VA Tech. Isn't it great to have those long conversations with them? I'm glad he's settled down in Richmond after college. Talk to him as much as possible, it will make you feel better. When you can't, come here and we will talk to you!

Hugs

Foxy

justmejanis

Foxy..glad to hear you made it safely through the quake and your daughter didn't have any injuries.  I am from San Francisco originally and remember quakes as a child.  The last on I was in was 1980 when visiting my mom.  The epicenter was only about 70 miles away and it was quite a jolt.

Years ago, in the last bad SF quake, 1989.......the damage was really bad and we could not reach family who lived there.  It took about two days.   I finally got in touch with my beloved Aunt Marilyn who informed me they were fine, but said that Correlle was not earthquake proof!

janinnj..thanks so much for the helpful tips!  My tech, Maria, was a real sweetheart.  Everything went smoothly and at the end she gave me a sample tube of a gel called "Calendula".  She said to use this three times daily and when I run low, just let her know and she will get me another sample tube.  It was strange today being my first session and not sure what to expect.  Nothing to do of course but lie still, but those machines never seemed very close to my chest.  Still my breast is pink tonight.  Funny!

Kitty sorry to hear you are so tired today.  I guess it comes with the territory.  I am a very early morning person, I never sleep in so that wouldn't bother me.  However, if you are not used to it, I can see it would be a problem.  I usually get up between 5:00-5:30 every morning.  I have always been a poor sleeper, and as I get older I cherish my quiet, solitary morning time!  Once my hubby gets up it is constant noise it seems.  He has to blare the TV which makes me nuts...plus he loves to talk to me when I am on here, or writing e-mails, etc.  So.......I really love my couple hours of peace and quiet in the morning!

I hope you all have a fantastic evening.  Rest up everyone.  Hugs!

justmejanis

By the time I wrote the previous post...new posts had arrived.  Wanted to address both Liz and Paula.

Liz.....my son went out of state to college so I know that feeling.  We lived in Wyoming then and he went to Montana State University.  It was stange taking him there for parent's weekend that first year!  I remember driving the long way back and feeling so strange.  It is difficult, no doubt.  He came home of course for holidays and we always stayed in touch, but it never feels the same.  I knew he would never really live at home again.  He didn't!

Paula...when and where did your daughter move to?  Same son of mine went on to grad school for geology.  He worked in the Denver area for a large oil company.  He eventually married, three years ago.  My DIL is also a geologist and his former student.  They decided they were sick of the big metro life about three years ago.  They both applied for jobs in Anchorage and were hired.  They moved there I think three years ago.  That was probably the hardest one for me, as I don't fly and knew I would no longer see them often.  Jenifer is an only child and the move was really tough for her parents.  They lived there for about a year and a half and returned to Colorado.  My son worked for BP and absolutely hated it.  Jen was able to transfer with her job back to Denver, and Adam got a job soon after.  I was thrilled...we were now within a two hour drive again.   Then my DH got sick, could no longer live in the high altitude of Wyoming, so we moved here last year.  I am so far from them now, nearly 1,000 miles.  It is really hard sometimes being away from family.  Our financial situation makes it impossible for us to visit.  Still I feel better knowing we are not quite as far apart now!