MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

Loral

Ditto....

Eph3_12

Does anyone else find Mr. Clean kinda sexy these days?

luvmygoats

Kirsty - adding my best wishes for clean margins tomorrow. Go get 'em.

                                         

Marlegal - I can't top Elimar's dancing elephant but 8 years - wow. Keep doing whatever you're doing. You are so supportive of everyone on here.

I only saw the bits shown on the local news of Miley Cyrus and it almost put my eyes out. My DD is too old (26) for the Miley Cyrus (20) era so I don't know the innocent stage. I did see the crowd reactions on a Yahoo news story and they weren't good reactions.

Finally got bone scan results this afternoon. No metastasis but "lots" of degenerative changes. Don't know what that definition means. Will get copy tomorrow when I go to BS for followup. Oh, he has punted my care for the costo. to PC doc. I think I will drop a copy of scan off at my gyno who is in the same building. I think someone is going to have to light a fire for some bone builders.

I like the animated Mr. Clean now. He's not so scary.

barsco1963

luv - Hooray for no mets!!!! Boo for degeneration.  

I must be outta the loop on the whole Miley Cyrus thing. I have no idea what you are talking about.

Welcome Kirsty - count me in on the well wishes for clean margins.

marlegal

Luv, thank you...that was sweet



Barsco, short version...video music award show sun night, Miley did a gross dance that most of the audience found gross, not sexy. Google it at your own risk!



Welcome Kirsty...you'll find that we dish out a healthy dose of humor with our advice!



Eph, sorry for the gap in posts. Hate when I'm the one who stumbles in during one of those.

elimar86861

                                                          

luvmygoats, hooray for your clear scan...the other is just their way of saying you aren't a spring chicken anymore and got the arth-a-ritis in yo' bones.

Welcome, IrishDancingMom!  Hope those results tomorrow give you something to dance about!

Meece

Welcome, IrishDancingMom.  Hope the results come early and are good.

NativeMainer

degenerative changes just means the wear and tear of aging and use, AKA, arthritis.  In other words, normal for not being 18 any more!

Loral

degenerative, normal for those of us over 50..........

momto7

No Eph seeing her on Yahoo was enough lol  we don't have cable tv so i don't think I missed anything i would rather watch the Elephant lol

barsco1963

I agree momto7 - Curiousity got the best of me and I googled the much talked about dance. Ewwwwwwwww - Seems a monster has swallowed our precious Hannah Montana.

Dianarose

Hi everyone, I have missed you all. I have been on the Aromasin roller coaster ride from hell. I hate this drug !!! The first week I was totally crazy. I wanted to lunge at peoples throats. I was very mean to the lady who works for me and I didn't even care. I have been so hot I think I might explode, sweat like a waterfall, want to cry one minute or kill someone, depressed, sick to my stomach, and just plain blahhhh..... I want off this drug.

I see I have missed some pocket parties too. Another reason to hate this dam drug !!!! I was so excited to open the bakery and now I just want to run away, but not sure where. Business has been good, but I can barely get up the energy to get out of bed. This all sucks. I can't imagine that this is what I have to look forward to.

I hope everyone is doing ok. Eli, are you done with chemo???? I hope so.

Jeannie57

Diana, good to hear from you, though I'm sad you've been having such a hard time! I wish I could fly cross-country and help you out somehow. I know you will hang in there because you are a tired but tough warrior. Hope it helps to know we are all cheering for you!

barsco1963

Oh Dianarose - damn SEs. I am sorry that they are causing such trouble for you. How long have you been taking the Aromasin. Do you suppose there is a chance that the SEs will wane after a while? I hope so - you have worked so hard to get your bakery up and running. It is not fair that you aren't enjoying it. Sending ((hugs)) and best wishes for better days ahead.

Dianarose

Barsco- I have been taking it for 2 weeks or so. I don't know if swithching to a different one will make a difference.

Jeannie- I love to see your smile. I hope you are feeling better since the last time I was here. I did see the ps and she said I need some fat grafting, but not sure if I even want to bother. I am sick of the whole thing at this point.

I named the place Queen of Tarts, but tarts didn't sell so well. Scones and home made bagels are the big sellers.

marlegal

Diana, you have so much going on, with stress levels through the roof...that has to add to the se's too. By and large I think Aromasin has fewer se's than many of the other choices so I hope your body/system acclimates to the meds. I had a much harder time on Tamox than Aromasin. Hugs sweetie. I'm looking forward to hearing that you started mail order...I love scones!

macatacmv

hi all, I have been having issues with all my electronic devices. I would like to throw them all in the ocean but then I couldn't talk to you gals. 

E, how you feeling? Are you still going ahead with the last few txs?

Congrats marl and luv (even tho the arthritis in the bones is not much fun.)

Drose, man oh man, the trouble with running your own business is not being able to take time off. I feel for you. I had a hard time on arimidex.  I stuck it out almost a year, now I am switching to tami. Which means switching some other meds. Sheesh before bc I barely took an aspirin. Anyway, I admire you and your successful venture. I hope you can get a balance between work and taking care of yourself. Delegate, delegate. The hormone swings are awful. Beware anyone who gets in the way. I had a friend who called my AI, the bitch pills. LOL

barsco, still on vacay?

I am having a hard time believing it is the end of August. Where did the summer go? Or yeah, I spent it laying around and at dr appts. 

My DD is visiting for a while so she is keeping me amused. That and my puppydog. We're watching the Great Gatsby. ooooh what excess!

(((((Hugs)))) for all.

Eph3_12

DR-I'm on the Femara thread.  Sometimes when 1 AI doesn't work & folks switch to another, they have great results.  I would hope that you would have a leveling off of SE once you've had the bitch pill in the system for a month or so.  I'd say if after 2 you are still in a major upheaval you think about switching.  That's my 2 cents worth.  

I personally can't wait for fall to be here officially! It's always been my fav!

barsco1963

Happy Friday everyone!!  Wishing you all a fantastic day and a terrific weekend!

mac - I am still on "holidays" for another 3 weeks at least. I am truly feeling better without the stress of going to work and dealing with the public everyday. Enjoying the time with DH and just relaxing. Glad you are enjoying time with DD.

We are hosting a BBQ tomorrow for family and friends to celebrate (early) my turning the big 5-0 this year (October). Holding it early in hopes that the weather cooperates with a wonderful warm sunny day. Nothing really over the top - just a backyard BBQ to enjoy a day with everyone.

Be well my friends!!

macatacmv

Barsco happy early birthday! Celebrate as long as you want I'll celebrate right alongside you. I remember my sisters 50th she wore a crown for about a week. We do have a lot to be grateful for, don't we?

 We (DD) & I are getting pedis. I'm interested in what my nails will look like.My fingernails are all lined and broken off. I've had polish on my toes for most of the summer

happy Friday girls!

barsco1963

mac - lol - I love the crown for a week idea. Too funny! I've never been one to worry too much about getting older. As long as I was healthy and happy I was good with birthdays. However, as of late, birthdays are definitely cause for celebration!

Love getting pedis - or even just having my feet massaged......ahhhhhhhh.

marlegal

Happy birthday month Barsco, we'll start now and keep going for a month! I have a couple problem toenails that I don't want to deal with so I go for pedis all the time. Have a wonderful woman who takes the necessary time with those nails. My fav part is the massage too...sometimes I opt for the hot stone leg massage. So worth the extra 3 or 4 bucks. Think I'll get that when I get my next pedi!

macatacmv

Marl, don't the hot stones set off the hot flashes? I'm always pretending to read a magazine, but really using it as a fan.

So a month of celebrating, we can really get creative with the snacks and entertainment!

Hmmm gonna take some time to think about this.

macatacmv

we'll start with the crown!

Loral

Lets have a huge party my birthday is in October too, but I'll be 2 years past 50....

marlegal

Mac, I have found it blissfully ironic in the last 8 yrs that any time i've had heat applied to me via stones or towels or blankets, that somehow it doesn't bother me. It's like karma's way of saying...ok....you do this and I'll do that!

NativeMainer

Dianarose--talk to your onc,  that much upset needs to be attended to.  Maybe taking it every other day for a while?  Or an anti-depressant to blunt the highs and lows to something closer to normal? 

MameMe

Hello to all, I was here for awhile late winter, and I check in now and then. Just caught up on 20 pps of messages (!) and want to jump in again.

Barsco, Happy birthday to you!I am amazed that you were holding down full time work, and so glad you are taking a break. Stamina is up and down for me, and I fantasize about leaving the stress of work behind, at times. I also don't want to gear down before I "have" to, whatever that means. My wish is that with some breaks and flexibility, all of us can have the structure and income from work, and a bit less of the pressure and stress.

Eli, you are a trooper! I do so get the need to assess for oneself just what kind of trade off is doable with nasty treatment regimens. We are operating with such uncertainty, and yet our lives are at stake. For what it's worth, I think you have struck a wholesome balance between accepting the protocol and really watching what happens with your body as a result.

DianaRose, I stand in awe! I hope to someday stand in LINE and get a cup of coffee and a bite, being in the same state and all. Your goal directed energy is inspiring. I am relating to your meds issues, I tried Arimidex for three weeks and grew frighteningly depressed. The Onc was kind, and immediately said to try Tamoxifen. Several friends used tamoxifen without problems, but my first day on it I was so sick, I really couldn't tell if it was a virus or food poisoning or the medication. I hesitate to try it again, maybe when I feel like myself again. Dish rag city today.

Eph, about that Mr Clean.... I think he's been photoshopped for the year 2013. He looks pretty fine for a guy in his 70's!

Anyway, I am feeling much gratitude for everyone here who pitches in. It's a weird place to be, living with cancer dx's and treatments. You all make the backpack a little lighter. Big hugs, Mame

marlegal

Eli, come out come out wherever you are! How was your visit with bff? What did you decide?



Loving day two of my mini vaca here at Hideaway Beach. Sunny,warm, very breezy at the bay earlier. Having crabs for dinner...what more could a girl want? The fact that we took Tues off, that's what! Love these long weekends, making for short work weeks. We'll take Mondays in Sept too. That first 5 day week in Oct is going to suck big time. Not going to think about thatyet though

heartnsoul76

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.  Marlegal, sounds like yours is just right! Barsco, I love the idea of a BBQ for a birthday party - so casual and relaxed.  I hope you had a great time and I wish you a peaceful and happy birthday!

Eph - haha, yes I think Mr. Clean is sexy.  I did even when I was a warped teenager! And don't forget the Bounty lumberjack! 

I just started reading "The Emperor of All Maladies" about cancer.  It is huge, but excellent.  However, for now I think I'm going to regress back to my high school days and skip to the breast cancer part.

Mame, I agree with you.  These boards make our burden so much lighter.  I often think about how difficult it must have been for women in our parents' suburban neighborhoods, not even aware that someone down the street had breast cancer, too.  I read something in the book about a woman in the 1950's who had called the NY Times and asked about placing an announcement for breast cancer survivors to meet up.  The editor said she was sorry, but they can't mention the words "breast" or "cancer" in the paper, but perhaps she could call it a group for people who had diseases of the chest wall...