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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2011

    We were posting the same time.

    Which Law & Order do you like the best?

    I also watch all the repeats (not every night)

    I like L&O SVU.

    That's intersting about the sleep and VD (vitamin D) LOL

    ♥

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited November 2011

    Hi everyone! Interesting rants ~ bad/good diets, supplements, prev. 'scripts, towers, alcohol, exes (ha-ha!~~ threw that one in there for Sheila!) ......

    Geez, I always sleep on my right side ........

    My bc was on my right side ..........

    Oh, my, do ya think?!?!

    It is so crazy. Why do the speculators have to come up with their reason for our bc??

    It Happened !!

    Just don't make Us the villian !  

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  • Joan811
    Joan811 Member Posts: 2,672
    edited November 2011

     Sheila, those were gems for sure -- "Maybe my wonderful ex caused my BC. "    You probably hit it straight on - the stresses we go through as women never seem to take a holiday - and then our body chemistry changes or some gene switches on and lets cancer cells grow.  Undecided

    I was LOL over that profound bit of research in your link...
    "More than 90,000 new cancer cases a year in the United States may be due to physical inactivity and prolonged periods of sitting, a new analysis shows".
    I guess there is a prevention and cure after all.  Break and burn all the chairs in the U.S., and replace all cars with bicycles.  That's it!
    (All I know is that when my 5 kids were home, I didn't sit down for years.  Even bathroom breaks were under a minute, or all kids were calling or sticking fingers or notes under the door Tongue out)

    PS - I always sleep on my left side which is where my ca formed.  Go figure...can't sit, can't sleep...it's all suspect!

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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited November 2011
    And don't forget that breathing could be a cause of cancer too, at least if you have certain pollutants in your air.  Don't think I'll give it up though............Wink
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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited November 2011

    I sleep on my right side and my cancer was on my left side! Whatever that's supposed to mean...hehe...

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited November 2011

    LovesChristmas - I sleep on my left side and my cancer was on my left - maybe it doesn't make a difference???

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  • lhasamom
    lhasamom Member Posts: 35
    edited November 2011

    I've come to the conclusion that life causes cancer.  :P  No matter what you do, everything is suspect.  Sigh  Oh well, I still say live life to the fullest.  It's bound to piss off someone.  That sounds so Maxine like!

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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited November 2011

    I wrote that comment after reading valjean's and joan's comments on what side they slept on. I had read somewhere that whatever side you slept on was more likely to get the BC and I just laughed. What are we supposed to do? Sleep standing up? It does get old. Just like lhasamom said: Life causes cancer. And lots of other things.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited November 2011

    Thanks ladies for hanging out in my pockets yesterday.   I was in alot of pain yesterday because the tumor was laying on my chest wall muscle and according to my BS not an easy place to get to.  Today the pain is much better, did not take pain pills this morning but by lunch I needed one.  I have my surgical post op appt Monday afternoon and hopefully will have the path report back at that time.  But BS did say that if it was malignant she would be surprised so that was good to hear. When they got me in the OR and starting cleaning the area around the wire it fell out.  BS said she had never had that happen before and I looked at the mammo and you could see how there was a hook in the bottom in my breast so I don't understand how it could come out but it did.  Radiologist had to come and redo it, but I was out for all that excitement and made surgery a tad longer. So know the waiting game again.  WE all know how that sucks.

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  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 13,369
    edited November 2011

    Good heavens...................what bullshit................if I sleep on my stomach, does that mean I'll get cancer in my shoulder blades.....................stress, certain foods, vitamin E overkill, wired bras, no bras, sitting to much, bouncing boobs when you do decide to run, soy, smoking, not breast feeding, having a fat ass, ....................have I covered them all.........................my sister-in-law smokes 1 1/2 packs of cigarettes a day since she was a teenager, has drank whatever was offered to her since she was 21, does no exercise whatsoever, and she is 74, and has no type of "cancer" that you can name.............................its fate honey, althogh they might have something with the "fat ass" part, since Estrogen plays a part in 1 type of cancer.

    Maybe we should all live like Monks.....................hold on, they probably would get cancer too from lack of Vitamin D.....................no sun, and always under that friggin brown robe.............................I give up

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited November 2011

    If you haven't read anything by Diane Mapes, you really should.  She's a writer who's currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.  She expresses our feelings (at least mine) exactly, and she will certainly make you laugh out loud because we've all "been there done that".

    http://singleshotseattle.wordpress.com/

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  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 8,046
    edited November 2011

    gotta tell ya that today i ate sooo much junk food that i had a smile all around my face....and all i thought about was all of you....every damn day something else gives you the beast....

    Ducky----break out with the vodka----I have 2 chocolate cakes left over from my birthday that was not even touched.....Im gonna call my X husband and tell him to go to hell while I sit on my skinny ass indoors....did i cover most of it...I was trying sooo hard with the stress,food,vitamins,exercise,eating grass fed chicken and beef IM DONE...

    and im tired of ranting and raving here...oh i forgot my bc was on the left side and im left handed and sleep (still) on my left side.....

    I love all of you.hugggggs K

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  • bedo
    bedo Member Posts: 1,866
    edited November 2011

     I am sorry for jumping in.  I've been looking for a job all day. My oncologist said I would live a long time if I didn't die of another disease.  The odds of my dying from this are about 5% in 15 years per her..  Can't I say I am cured  I would really like to, because I am trying to address another illness.  Is this really taboo to say this?  I would like to put this behind me. 

    Thank you

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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited November 2011

    Sherry glad you were able to check in with us to let everyone know you're doing somewhat OK... take the meds before you get to much pain. (((hugs)))

    Granny - sorry I missed the birthday party but the chocolate cake sounds great...I'll take a piece since you have left overs. Congrads on the new GS. Was this a birthday present? Are you planning on staying there to help until Thanksgiving???? Bless your heart!

    Good to hear all the rants.... it just feels good to read all that you've posted because I want to say yeah, me too...  I ate right, didn't smoke and only had a glass of wine on a holiday... breast fed my DD's didn't take birth control pills...stopped wearing bra's with wire...didn't even drink much coffee at least not to excess... but I do have an X.. :-) I also sleep on my left side mostly and have left involvement.

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  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 8,046
    edited November 2011
    Samsue--the party is still goin on....we have chocolate cake with yellow inside and all chocolate cake..take your pick..this is my #3 great grand child.and yes if they dont throw me out i will be here till Thanksgiving.I didnt do everything right...dont even think that.I did take the prempro for over a decade(who knew)did not breast feed my 4 kids and i did and still smoke(only 2 a day) but i stopped the underwires too along with stopped drinkin coffee yrs ago.bottom line its who pulled the short straw!!!!!!
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  • samsue
    samsue Member Posts: 757
    edited November 2011

    Granny, thanks for the CHOCOLATE cake... I was really wanting chocolate!

    How is the new GS sleeping? Mom doing OK?

    It defies what we all know about what causes BC... it could be just the fact we didn't eat spinach when we were kids.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2011

    How did i miss this sleeping on the left or the right side

    Where did you read it?

    I sleep on both sides but prefer the right and yes you guessed it BC was on my right.

    I always knew that one was gonna give me heartache.

    I had 3 BX since 1996. First 2 were B9 and the third one i hit the jackpot.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2011

    I read all the posts and so happy to see we had a full page of sisters.

    Sherry (((HUGS)))

    All my Sisters Thank You for being here and caring.♥♥♥

    I never met you but I feel like I know you.

    Granny & Annette ...can't wait to meet you in the spring if my ex doesn't cause me to have Mental Health issues.Yell

    I can't sleep. Thinking too much about stuff since last night.

    OOH how i want to Slap someone who desperately needs it.Innocent

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2011

    I used to have a shirt like this........I loved it.

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited November 2011

    On this day three years ago, Nov 5, I was freed of the cancer that was growing in my breast. I remember the night before crying as I sat in my recliner near my DH, crying as I tried to sleep, & crying in the shower the morning of ... I can't believe three years has gone by, it still sems so surreal ... I had cancer ...

    The ONLY good thing to have come from that experience has been the beautiful friendships I have made with some of the most wonderful women in the world. I am so proud to be among you. You are my rocks, you are the walls I lean against as I try not to slide down near the edge. I love you all so much, I would do anything for any of you. I am always here for you, please know that.

    I'm starting to cry now, so I must finish this.

    ♥ ♥ ♥  & HUGS

    Val

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2011

    Val...After reading your post I think i will cry with you.

    I love you sister/friend.♥♥♥♥

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  • Joan811
    Joan811 Member Posts: 2,672
    edited November 2011

    It's quite interesting about the sleeping sides! 
    OK - so I spent 54 months of my life pregnant; breastfed for more than 8 years; never took HRT....go figure....

    Valjean,Happy Cancer-free-versary!
    Although I have not known you but a month or two, I admire your wisdom, the thoughtfulness that goes into your posts, and your commitment to be here for "members of the board"  old and new.
    Hugs and prayers,
    Joan 

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2011

    Good Morning Joan.

    I can't sleep.

    i keep posting and posting like a crazy woman.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2011

    VAL.....Congratulations on your celebration of life and many many more♥

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited November 2011

    Valjean - Congratulations on 3 years - what an inspration you are.  After reading your post, I wanted to cry.  You words touched me.  Love you back.

                              

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  • Joan811
    Joan811 Member Posts: 2,672
    edited November 2011
    Sheila,
    I must have signed off but still didn't sleep....am always tired with eyes wide open. Undecided

    There's no one around me who wants to hear about my treatment decisions any more.  I'm getting "you're strong" and "you'll be fine" ...yes, am Stage 1 and ER+ but have rads sim on Thursday and I can't lie still and breathe and I have wicked relentless allergies that pool in bad places when I lie flat.  I am practicing lying flat to see how long I can go.    I know rads are easier than chemo, so I don't want to complain - I just want to find a way to deal.
    Guess I'll need the xanax and a driver.  The good part is it is for a short time!
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  • annettek
    annettek Member Posts: 1,640
    edited November 2011

    Yeah VAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how wonderful. I am heading up to my one year on the 18th and it is so hard to believe all this time has gone by.

    Sheila....bring it on- hell, I have MAJOR MENTAL HEALTH issues:)

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  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 8,046
    edited November 2011

    Val--sista/friend...always have the right words ...congrats.love and need your wise words always...you are sooo special.

    Sheila--I hate my X and now I hate yours.most men are such jerks.

    To my married sistas who have wonderful husbands give them a big huggggg.they are sooo rare...

    We still have some cake left....anyone want a piece?????

    And NO I never ate spinach either!!!!!

    huggggggggs everyone...FIND A DAMN CURE/VACINE.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited November 2011

    Valjean congrats on three years.  woohoo

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  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,882
    edited November 2011

    Valjean - Congrats on three years cancer free. Your post was absolutely beautiful & touching. Wishing you many more.

    Grannydukes - Dont worry, I ate my spinach; fat lot of good it did me.... ha ha    So go ahead and pass the chocolate cake....

    Sheila - LIfe is too short to waste on stupid ex's. Been there done that..   Luckily the second time around was the charm for me so don't give up hope. There are a few good ones out there...

    SherryC - Praying for B9 results for you.

     Good night and sweet dreams to all....

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