MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

marthah

:::hugs::: Kay.

jo1955

Eli - I had to see a lung specialist and was told I had radiation pneumonitis and that the damage is permanent.  Of course, my RO denied that could happen but I saw the films.  I had lung and heart damage.  It will be interesting to hear what Kay's cardiologist has to say.

elimar86861

I have been on this discussion board now for over two years.  That's not extremely long, but it is long enough to see some common topics come up over and over again.  Well, just when I thought I knew most of the things that were happening to B/C women out there in the world, I happened to see a thread someone posted last month called, "Dog clawed the skin off my radiated chest." 

1.  Ouch!

2.  It was a German Shepherd.

3.  She's o.k.  (The woman, I mean.)

I bet everyone here who has had rads just cringed involuntarily. 

jo1955

Eli - I know I did - Ouch! indeed.  Glad the lady is okay.

marthah

:::shudder:::

I've 6 treatments left, eli...

:::double shudder:::

marthah

Just throwing this out there...

Why I don't feel sorry for myself -- watching the special on ABC about Gabby Giffords. 

elimar86861

marthah,  How nice for you to be done by Thanksgiving!  I finished my rads in the month of Oct., and I can tell you that the first Thanksgiving, I was feeling the turkey's pain on all the roasted breast meat.  That and the "carving" we get from the BS had me in a very empathetic mood.

Anyone who has Thanksgiving fall in the middle of rads treatment...not to worry about taking a break for an extra couple days.  In fact, if you have already started to feel the burn, you will be surprised at how a couple extra days off can be so soothing.

p.s.  jo,  Are you still tobacco-free?  How long has it been now?

Sherryc

Well way too many pages to catch on except I think we are having a PPP party every day this week. Sounds like a busy day.  I am also going to a Dr appt with another BS and also PS who practice in the same group.  Gina from one of the other threads gave me the information.  so this will give me a second opinion on my BMX and also will set me up with another surgeon in case I need it.  I have not been real happy with my current one.  Her skills are excellent but  bed side manor not so good at times.  So will get a second opinion and if I like I will switch both surgeon and PS.  I had planned on a new  BS but this last lump took me by surprised and I was not ready yet.  I will be ready next time.

Welcome all the newbies, too many pages to read and I can't remember you by name, but know this is the best thread to hang out in and ask questions.  Glad to have ya'll here.

Sherryc

Eph I need to officially thank you for posting the Casting for Recovery information months ago.  I applied and was chosen as one of 14 when 126 people applied.  They randomly pick, there was a lady there that this was her fourth time to apply and was picked. I have made 14 new BC sister through this journey this weekend and learned to flyfish.  The medical talks were awsome.  We had two MO's on our team and only know them by first name don't even know what their last name was will have to look at my paperwork. We also had a pshycologist on our team and the rest who had a passion for fly fishing and a love of wanting to do something positive for BC patients and survivors.  WE learned to tie flys and we each were given an incrediable box of flys that people had tied for us and lots that were made into pins for us to wear.  Because we all had to have our fly fishing bling on.  Love our group of women.  We were the 10th group in Texas to go so our name is the TENatious fish'in chicks.  It is completley free if you get picked and you are pampered.  Great food and lots of fun.  I encourage any of you that if you like the outdoors at all to look into applying for it.  It is a wonderful gift if you are picked.  The website is http://castingforrecovery.org/

I'll try to post some of my pictures tomorrow.

cmbear

Ok today is a big day! Juliet, thinking nothing but a clear sail thru your mammo. Deep breath, you will do GREAT!!!!

Noodle- sending you peace and good thoughts for your scans today.Hopefully, your scans will be clear of any of those nasty traveling cancer cells.

Now, I'm starting off with some croissants and lattes.

 

Any body joining in?

Kay_G

I'm coming with some NY style bagels and cream cheese, yum! Good luck Juliet!

walley

I'll bring chocolate.

barsco1963

I'm in - with some homemade banana/chocolate chip muffins.

Good luck to Juliet and Noodle!

Anonymous

Good Morning Ladies!!  Today is my first chemo day..T-minus 45 minutes till we head for the hr drive..

Let's do this!!

cmbear

Kay- what's the saying "what does not destroy me, makes me stronger". Except when it relates to BC and its TX. You are done with the worst part, now its just healing time, body and soul.

Sherry--I hope this new doc is a better fit for you, good luck today!

BTW, I gave my notice on Friday--so no more bullying from the boss from hell. Will be unemplyed starting Nov 24. Still waiting for the weight to fall off my shoulders.  But a holiday season not dealing with customers who are mad at me for not having what they waited too long to get. Or a boss who totally lacks compassion and best of all I don't have to work Black Friday, Christmas Eve or NYE. Woo-hoo.  

juliet62

good luck lory , will be with you with some poppy seed muffins as claire as the lattes

barsco1963

Good luck lory - we're with you all the way.

mumito

((Lory)) I remember the first day is scarey. But it you can do it.In my case the chemo really worked well on my tumors.

cmbear

Lory--Good luck on your first day of chemo. What kind are you doing? They do give you good drugs the first time and give it real slow to make sure you don't have reactions. I slept thru most of my first one. Gotta love Benadryl. Took all kinds of things to keep me busy and then lights out. Putting you on the pocket party list today.How bout some ice cream sandwiches to start the day?

 

Never too early for chocolate. And eat all you want Lory during chemo, you won't always feel like it and you need to keep up your strength.

cmbear

Does anyone need a shot to get thru the day? The old bartender in me is taking requests.

 

mumito

Good one Claire.

jo1955

Lory - Good luck to you.

Eli - Yes, I am still smoke-free.  How long?  Now that I had to engage the brain this early in the morning and think about it.  I have been smoke free 4 months today as a matter of fact.  Still living with a smoker but that is okay - I am adapting.  Thanks for asking.

All the morning goodies look yummy. 

justmejanis

Claire....now you see why I wanted you to be the official PPP?  You are already up and ready for today's party and have tons of enticing goodies for everyone.  You won't have to worry about losing this job!

Juliet...I am proud to be in your pocket today.  It will all be good! 

elimar86861

Proud of you and your will power, jo!

Remind me not to look on here before I have breakfast IRL, it makes my granola bar taste even more like cardboard after looking at and hearing about all the delish pocket treats.

juliet62

thanks for all the support ,the mammogram is at 3pm, has barbe checked in yet? and lori i hope you've got the good stuff by now!

LovesChristmas-Barb

I can't keep up with all of these pocket parties! Praying for everyone having tests and chemo and waiting for results.

I go to my gynecologist on Friday to discuss having my ovaries (and probably my uterus also) removed as soon as possible. Not exactly looking forward to that...

marthah

Go lory! Go lory! Go lory!

You CAN do this! You got it!

And you know what, when you don't think you got it, WE got YOU!

juliet62

well said martha, and it appears we have a party everyday!  yes

elimar86861

No word from Barbe yet?  Is no news good news?  I put a quilt pic at the top because she does quilting. 

Sherryc

When I grow up I'm going to learn to quilt.  maybe Jo can give me lessons