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  • bluewillowskys
    bluewillowskys Member Posts: 365
    edited January 2014

    I also just found out about how important it is to have an MRI from reading this :

    http://mammogramsanddcis.blogspot.com/

    I had NO CLUE that DCIS would have been able to be found by MRI before my first mammogram found the calcifications. I had no clue how the calcifications were even formed until I read this. This article was very eye opening. I was preparing to have a fat graft  based solely on my prior DCIS and mammography. Now im freaking wondering what else do i have in there that i dont know about and mammo missed??!! I plan on getting and MRI now before i do surgery of any kind.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited January 2014

    Blue:  I had a ULS follow-up to a mammo & then a ULS biopsy in 2011 w/a temporary diagnosis of DCIS.  The ULS doc left tiny markers in my breast at the sites he biopsied.  Before surgery, my MO made sure I had a PET/CT - which lights up for any cancer spots - and a breast MRI as an additional guide for the surgeon.  The results are what made me decide to have a bilateral mastectomy.  No regrets since I saw all the tests ahead of time!!

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  • bluewillowskys
    bluewillowskys Member Posts: 365
    edited January 2014

    Is a PET similar to an MRI? do you go in one of those long tubes? I am claustrophobic so whenever i get MRI i have to go to an open air one.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited January 2014

    Blue:  A PET/CT is a nuclear med test combined with a CT and it is an "open" donut.  Still, I take a Xanax when I get there.  I only take them for this test and the breast MRI - just in case - mainly because I can NOT sit still.  You get injected with the nuclear tracers (mine go through my port) and lie absolutely still for an hour while they circulate through your body.  You can have nothing by mouth ahead of time since the media is picking up "sugars".  The tests I've had go from mid skull down to knees & will pick up any trace of what might be cancer - new or recurrence.  There's lots of info on the web if you google PET/CT.

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  • bluewillowskys
    bluewillowskys Member Posts: 365
    edited January 2014

    MinusTwo: thanks for the description:) 

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited January 2014


    Finally caught up on the Middie thread ...... any comments I can remember I will try to get to tomorrow. Busy couple of days ahead.

    E~ But while I'm thinking of it right now, really like your choice of new dragons for Reesie & red heart cookies for Marybe. They are missed.. and Lisa.. very much........... :(

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  • bluewillowskys
    bluewillowskys Member Posts: 365
    edited January 2014

    Just talked to my insurance and they will cover my mamo even though it hasnt been a full year yet. Also they will cover an MRI if the doctor orders it. Talked to the nurse and she seemed a bit annoyed that I was requesting one. Said she would talk to my doctor and see what she says. If she refuses to ordert it then Im changing doctors asap.

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  • KLJ
    KLJ Member Posts: 284
    edited January 2014

    Bluewillowskys, stick to your guns. You are entitled to that MRI!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2014

    blue, Will the findings of an MRI make a difference to you?  What I mean is if everything looks clear on MRI, will you be o.k. with having had your lumpectomy + rads and continued monitoring; or will you want (prophylactic) BMX even if all is clear? 

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  • bluewillowskys
    bluewillowskys Member Posts: 365
    edited January 2014

    elimar: im not sure....i havent thought about that yet. If the MRI is clear then i would probably lean more towards the small implant with continued monitoring rather than a BMX.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2014

    blue, Seems to be essential and I would not want to come to a decision without that info. either.  Don't know why the nurse would give you attitude.  What difference is it to her anyway?  If this doc won't order it, I feel sure you could find another that would.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2014

    Val,  (An earlier post that didn't show up said...)  You don't miss a trick!  The other day I looked at the top and those two icons were gone!  Couldn't find the exact same ones, but I tried for suitable replacements for the sisters we miss and remember (PauldingMom, reesie and Marybe.)

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  • fmakj
    fmakj Member Posts: 1,278
    edited February 2014

    Hello Everyone!!  It's that time of year again!  Am crawling outta the shadows to say "HEY"!!  Have not been on the boards for a while and just last week started reading again.  This thread sucked me back in!!! 

    Glad to hear that most are carrying on and enjoying everyday as best you can!  ((Hugs)) to anyone who needs one! 

    Sorry to see the new posters..... this is a great thread for info and to kick back too!! 

    Things have been quite busy (actually more normal!).  I have had my annual tests and a bone density this year and really had NO scanxiety about them.... Maybe things are finally getting to be more 'normal'??   All results were normal!  We are down to DD3 in the house as DD2 is in her 2nd year of college and DD1 moved out a few years ago!  This is the year I turn 50, but really don't feel that age at all!!  We are now looking at saving any extra we can to travel more often!!  Love your last minute cruise, Elimar!!  Maybe one day WE will do that as well! 

    Have to say that I loved your 'pay it forward' story, Marlegal!  During the month of December there was a lot of that going around here (in a smaller way!).  Many people while picking up their orders (at many of our Tim Hortons drive thru's), find that their order was paid by the car in front of them!!  I loved the idea!!  Nice to see random kindness!!

    Am hoping to keep up with this thread again........ Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited February 2014

    fmakj is referring to Groundhog's Day, of course.  It is that time of year when I invite the past and occasional posters to poke their heads up, say hello and/or fill us in on how life has been going.  If you then go back into your den of normal life, at least we know all is well and that you are missing us a little just like we miss you.  (Are you still out there cmharris?)  Good time for lurkers to pop in as well.  (Queenlurker?)                                                                                

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    Believe it or not, some of us still have brains not too severely compromised by chemo that we remember so many, even if they have not posted in a while.

                                                                              

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited February 2014

    Congrats, fmakj, on making it through the annual barrage of scans and coming out clean.  Further congrats on the launching of two daughters.  One more and you will be fully into what I like to call "middle-aged me-time," which calls for indulgences, travel, friendships...anything that might have had to take the back seat during the intensive family years (and the time spent on all the cancer business.)  It's where you get a little breather before the full-blown grandparenting years.  Enjoy!

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  • heymoose
    heymoose Member Posts: 1,119
    edited February 2014

    HI all you lovely ladies,

    It has been quite some time since I have posted on this thread.  I am doing well and looking forward to the Super Bowl.  I have skipped the last 20 pages, so not really sure how everyone is doing.  

    I hope all are well, and praying for those who have test and scans coming up.

    Hugs, Cheryl

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  • wyo
    wyo Member Posts: 541
    edited February 2014

    elimar- is that punxsutawney phil by chance?

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited February 2014

    I'm shocked that three of the ladies on the new header don't have on gloves!!!

    Maybe they were serving the "pot luck"?

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited February 2014

    Our local prognosticator "Wiarton Willie" has indicated that there will be 6 more weeks of winter. I am not sure but there may now be a price on his hide. Groundhog gloves anyone? There is also a new hog in town - apparently a female named "Dundas Donna" in the Toronto area will give her forecast this afternoon. Not thinking that her story will be much different.

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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,386
    edited February 2014

    Groundhog gloves sound a lot more fashionable than compression gloves. 

    It's party sunny here so it could go either way. I think our prognosticator is a clam.

    I am so excited someone is coming from NYC to fix all my big shoe repair machines today. It doesn't take much to make me happy. 

    Another thing I have learned how to make pancakes out of my meal replacement shake ingredients. Yummy well at least it feels like eating real food.

    So really? Breaking news on the side bar ? Exercise helps relieve joint pain from AIs!! Breaking? Today I am not sure if I'll ever be thin enough or able to exercise enough to please "THEM".

    Anyhoo, hello to all groundhog day posters.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited February 2014

    "...our prognosticator is a clam."  

    LoL!  Oh, mac, could it really be any other way out there?

    I guess for Groundhog's Day, we could have a one day moratorium where we DO talk about weather.  Especially if you have your own local prognosticating animal or bivalve.  But tomorrow, back to usual...cancer info., ranting, support, and middle-aged women stuff galore.

    Speaking of prognosticating, I seem to remember prognosticating (a couple years ago) about who would win the Superbowl based on hotness of the QBs.  (If you want a flashback, search for Manning and Brady in the Middle Age forum and you should find it.  Unfortunately, a couple of the picture illustrations have disappeared over time, but I correctly predicted the outcome.)   I won't be using my powers to pick this years winner.  I'll be rooting for the underdogs, Seattle, having lived there long, long ago.

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited February 2014

    Do our topper ladies all have on the same heels? Must have been limited shopping. No gloves but it appears to be a stunner of a ring on the lady to far right. Do you think the gloveless hatless one in the middle dyes her hair?

    Mac - just how does a clam prognosticate? Open or shut case?

    Do either of today's QB's even have "hotness"?

    I am just full of questions aren't I?

    Have managed to make a totally not healthy bf of eggs, sausage and biscuits. Total slug today. I need to clean house at least that would get the slug princess up and moving. Anyone taking bets on it happening? Naw, I wouldn't either.

    OK, guess if Eli can root for Seattle I can root for Denver. I lived a whole 6 months in Colorado Springs in 1958.

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited February 2014

    I wish our local prognosticator was a clam - then if he didn't give the wanted prediction we could just tell him to clam up! (or make some chowder)

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  • bluewillowskys
    bluewillowskys Member Posts: 365
    edited February 2014

    here in wisconsin we have our resident groundhog named JIMMY in SUn Prairie...i havent heard what his prediction is yet but its very sunny here today.....

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited February 2014

    Jimmy the Groundhog - sounds like a lovely sort. I saw the picture of Phil's handler kissing him. It's a wonder the man has lips left or maybe they drug Phil.

    Um yum Barsco I like clam chowder but my sophisticated tastes only run to canned Campbells.

    Did I tell you I bought some Tim Horton's hot chocolate? I collect hot chocolate like some women collect diamonds. Having a nice cup of something I bought in after Christmas sale at Marshalls. With a little something added in that is definitely not for children.Winking My very favorite is hot choc. is Stephens Candy Cane but I will drink almost any kind.

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  • marthah
    marthah Member Posts: 322
    edited February 2014

    Evening, sisters! I haven't posted on this thread for a very long time, but am popping in for a visit. I come up on my 3 year cancerversary in March. Wow...I just realized that's next month! Yee-haw! 

    Can any of you, who are more frequent than I, recommend any forums on Tamoxifen, and sex? I'm looking to share Tamoxifen experiences, and get some pointers on trying to get my post-menopausal butt back into the game with my hubster. 

    Many thanks!

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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,386
    edited February 2014

    I'm exhausted and all I did was watch someone else work all day. My machines are all in tip top shape again. The 40 year old sander has all new bearings. And the stitchers that were built in 1895 are all running mighty fine. Who needs new machines?

    I have no idea how the clam predicts the future. Maybe which side it spits out. So chowda sounds great!

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  • heymoose
    heymoose Member Posts: 1,119
    edited February 2014

    Luvmygoats, Tim Hortons is a coffee and bakery cafe.  Their is a cafe right around the corner from my house.  Love the coffee and food.  

    The super bowl was a bit of a disappointment, wish it was a closer game.

    Hugs

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  • heartnsoul76
    heartnsoul76 Member Posts: 1,648
    edited February 2014

    mac - it is exhausting watching somebody work all day!  When I was remodeling my house, I complained to my brothers about how much work it was trying to stay on top of everything.  They said "Oh, boo hoo.  She has to watch somebody else work."  Then when they remodeled their houses…haha, you should have heard them whine!

    I prefer old machines to newer ones any day.  I've found when a newer thing gets broken, and you take it to the so-called fixit shop they say throw it away and buy a new one.  I don't think things are made to be fixed anymore.  

    Congratulations on getting your shop up and running again.  It must be exciting to be back at work, hopefully soon with an easier schedule.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited February 2014

    My appliance repair man has threatened me with firing if I get rid of my older washer/dryer, dishwasher & stove.  He said he will fix them cheaply forever just don't buy new.  the reason: they are built to die so you have to buy new every 3-5 years.  Sneaky manufacturers.

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