MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

Tomboy

thanks linda505, and elimar. those are both valid things you said. the discrepancies are the things that are really bothering me, and i feel like they are all just sick of me, and i have actually been told there in the past that i ask too many questions.. yeah. elimar, i like the way you put that ,what,why, & how.. that bracelet is freakin me out, more than a little.

NativeMainer

Dianarose--glad to
see you, sorry to hear you have been under the weather and that hubby is so
controlling and jealous.Why will docs
not listen to us?We live in our bodies
and know something about it, even if we don't have medical degrees.I agree with El, tracking devices, a list of
dos and don'ts is not insecurity, it's abusive and controlling behavior.Does he have a psychiatric diagnosis?Has he been evaluated for mental health
issues?Any weapons in the home?If so, get them out, right now.Look up the number for a local abused women's
shelter and keep it with you.Just in
case.OK, now I see you have filed for divorce,
GOOD!As to your little sister's
mammogram, a tech does not have the training or knowledge to read and diagnose
the findings, they are only qualified to perform the test.Get the mammogram read by a DOCTOR.

Lbrewer--good
info.I found out that the BRCA1 & 2
mutations associated with breast and ovarian cancer also increases the rate of
pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer, among others.

Luvmygoats--AMEN!Very well said!

Kathec--who cares
how they feel about answering your questions, they are being paid by you to
serve you, so they need to talk to you.Call your docs and keep calling until you get a detailed explanation.Call who ever ordered the MRI and scheduled
an appointment to discuss the MRI in detail.Don't let the receptionist talk you into just getting a phone call from
the doc.Schedule some time when he/she
is all yours, take your copy of the report with you, and go over it line by
line.

elimar86861

lbrewer,  Isn't that what they call Lynch's Syndrome?  Were you found to have that?

Footballnut

hi all!

Round 4 over and done. First of 3 started with herceptin for 90 min, then Benadryl and another antihistamine then taxotere for an hour. The ice packs nearly froze my fingers and toes off!! Lol. So far I'm just tired

Came home and had a salami sandwich. Lol

I hope that all are well!!

elimar86861

F-nut,  I think the Taxotere won't bother your stomach as much as the fluorouracil.  Hope those ice packs can keep you free of the neuropathy.  Is your blood work showing any signs of the poisoning yet?

Footballnut

elimar I haven't asked for copies of my bloodwork but have yet to have any infusions delayed. Last night I developed abdominal pains and woke up with them this morning in addition to a funny taste

But I did poop today!!  Lol

Now I'm waiting for my nurse to show up to give me my neulasta shot. Hope that she shows up soon!

Further to this I've had a line down my nail for the past 6 months or so prior to my diagnosis. I recall catching the nail and it felt like it partially lifted. There was blood all around the nail including under the front of it. Since that time I could feel water going under the nail whenever I washed my hair. Further to this I would feel hair go under the nail at times. I don't know if this is when the line appeared but I do know that it's been there for atleast 6 months

So this past Monday I searched dr google and found subungal melanoma. Sure there are other things but of course I focused on this and self diagnosed myself with this condition

So when I met with my onc I told him all about this he told me that it is not subungal melanoma before I could even tell him what my self diagnosis was. I told him that my nail was freaking me out a few times so he said that he would send me to a dermatology. He took a picture of it and sent it off and told me again that it's not cancer

Yet I still can't relax!!!

Funny how we tend to go to dark places just as I was beginning to be at peace with my bc diagnosis. Funny that after thinking that I might die within a year I now feel that I'll be fine but that the nail will get me!!  Lol

elimar86861

I'm thinking about it now and who knows how I will get diverted tomorrow, so...   

Here it is just a little early, Eph.  Baked you a cake.

Have A Happy Day and Many More of Them!

Loral

Loral

Happy Birthday Eph...

NativeMainer

Footballnut--OUCH!Looks like you injured the nail bed.Oh, wait, you said you caught it and
partially lifted the nail, that would do it!I hear what you mean about the mind going to dark places.I remember freaking out when my PCP mentioned
swollen nodes in my neck when I had a sinus infection.My mind went to "mets" .Let us know what the dermatologist
says?

Happy Birthday,
Eph!

Happy Birthday,
USA!

MameMe

Happy Birthday Eph! Ignore those jokers with the burning cakes and multitalented little old ladies, 60 is MUCH more fun than that!! Wear it with pride. Have great year!

Footballnut

happy birthday eph and all the best to my friends in the US!!!!

I suspect that the line on my nail is due to the trauma several months ago. I never thought anything of it until I started surfing this past Monday

I know that it takes 6 months for a nail to grow but also understand that if it's a trauma it can take much longer

Hoping to get an appt shortly. My hubby said that they are obviously not overly concerned because they aren't rushing. If I hear a nothing by early next week I'll call my nurse

Have a great day all!!!!

elimar86861

Happy 4th of July all!  Wherever you are.

I feel bad for missing Canada Day.  Someone has to remind me about that one.

Is Canada Day getting more extravagant in recent years, or has it always had fireworks and such?  The images I saw while Googling looked a lot more like the ones for our Independence Day.  Are they basically the same now?

barbe1958

Canada Day is fairly new up here and we make an attempt to celebrate with fireworks and a day off work for some lucky people in retail and banking, etc. I think it was done to coordinate  the July 4th long weekend in the US...otherwise, why July 1st?? I dunno, I'm just Canadian....

Eph3_12

Thanks all!  I'm chilling here at the house (isn't that what 60 yr olds do?)  Gonna go to lunch at Olive Garden (isn't that what 60 yr olds do?) and then a movie.  Then come home and nap (isn't that what 60 yr olds do?) Then go to another movie with DD.  Then will come home and comfort the dogs while all the #$%^#$% idiots go nuts with their fireworks for HOURS on end! (isn't that what 60 yr olds do-RANT & RAVE?)  You all have a great day/weekend too.  Glad I was born so you could celebrate.

And for the Canadians : https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t41wNkGvJ9k

Tomboy

i think i might be 60, as i do all those things you mentioned Eph3! Hope you have a good one!

barsco1963

Happy Birthday Eph - sounds like you are easing into 60 just fine!

The beer fridge video is great - the majority of us may be tone deaf (going by the video) but we will do just about anything for a beer - lol

Happy Fourth of July to our American sisters!

Footballnut

eph tx for the laff!  I'd love to be at the Olive Garden with you - none in ontario anymore!  And I've been bitching about the kids and their fireworks since this past weekend. Apparently canada day goes on for a week!

Little bastards!!  Lol

Dianarose

Happy Birthday Eph. Have fun!

barbe1958

Happy, happy day, Eph!!! I was 60 WAY before you if that is what a 60 year old does all day! I remember turning 50 and thinking I would get more respect and the world would cut me more slack....sigh. How is that working for you at 60????

Eph3_12

Been ok so far!  There is a little market I frequent near my house.  It's where I get my Diet Coke fix (Used to bleed Diet Pepsi, but chemo changed my taste buds.  Can't do Diet Pepsi now.)  The employees there are all in their 20s & they know me as a frequent flier!  I told the 2 that were working today it was my birthday & how old did they think I was? Well they diplomatically said 29 & 31 respectively.  I said "No, 60! " and to their credit, both their mouths dropped!  I was told I didn't look a day over 49-50!  Cute kids!!!! 

macatacmv

Hey eph, welcome to the club!!! I remember when I thought 60 was sooooo old. But remember we're just getting better and wiser. lol!!!! 

(like wine and cheese?)

macatacmv

hey eli, our 4th of July was canceled cause of that dreaded topic weather!

Eph3_12

silly wind mac!

Monis

Tomorrow is my 47th birthday!  Hope I live to see many more, which I'm fully expecting to!

marlegal

So sorry I haven't been able to keep up. I'm fine, family is fine, just don't seem to have that extra hour at night when I used to get on computer. You are all in my thoughts and prayers daily.  I do keep up with those on FB and check BCO for private messages. 

Hope you are all able to enjoy the holiday weekend. To my Canadiansisters, happy belated Canada Day!

Eph3_12

Happy Birthday Monis.  Have an awesome day!

elimar86861

Enjoy your day, Monis!

Tomboy

Elimar! i love the tenacious heart art!

elimar86861

Thanks!  I change those headers more often than I change my underwear.