Calling all TNs

BernieEllen

A couple go on holiday to a fishing resort.

The husband likes to fish at the crack of dawn. The wife likes to read.

One morning the husband returns after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap.

Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, and continues to read her book.

Along comes a game warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says, "Good morning Ma'am. What are you doing?"

"Reading a book," she replies (thinking it was obvious).

"You're in a restricted fishing area" he informs her.

"I'm sorry officer, but I'm not fishing, I am reading" she replies.

"Yes, but you have all the equipment. I'll have to take you in and write you up'' the warden says.

"If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault" says the woman.

"But I haven't even touched you!" says the game warden.

"That's true, but you have all the equipment."

Sugar77

Inmate and Hope60 - thinking of you. two

LuvRVing - hope you're having an awesome time in Hawaii.

Titan - you know what they call Tequila.."to kill ya"...the stuff is gutwash. I gave it up after one "fun" night in Mexico many years ago. Hope you had a good time at the beach.  ...and the dream of the biopsy was probably from the Tequila.  Stay away - far away - from the stuff 

 

 

Titan

Yes Mommy Sugar...no more for me!  ya know when you are on vacation the inhibitions fly out the window...

inmate4232010

hi ladies, i'm here and recovered from my island getaway.  i happen to be very manic right now so will have to come back later and fill you in on my activities (manic = many, many activities).  

susan.....those are the best paintings.  i look at mine every day and it puts a smile on my face.

love to you all.........dawn

bak94

Hi inmate. Can't wait to hear about your adventures!



So.... do i really have to drink all of that stuff? It is terrible! 4 liters and i do not even think i am a quarter of the way through. It is to get me ready for surgery. I hope everyone is having a better day than me!

gillyone

What stuff are you drinking Bak? Is it to clear out your system like for a colonoscopy?

bak94

Yep. I am almost finished!

OBXK

Hang in there Bak! Hope you get a good night's rest.

OBXK

Crazy, fun festival weekend! Had about 25 kids and 8 adults over for dinner and fireworks. My house is along the river where they shoot them off.



Tuesday I see the BS. Wed. New port put in Thursday liver biopsy.

Oh Joy! I will have this done in VA.



Hope everyone has a great Monday!

inmate4232010

Karen........thinking of you.  the week will go by fast.

journey4life

Karen - best wishes for the week ahead. I'll be thinking of you. Where in VA?

Dawn - its great to hear from you!

bak - good luck with your procedure tomorrow...and in drinking all that joy juice tonight! I'm not much of a tequila drinker but I think it'd be better than what you're drinking now.

Cocker_Spaniel

Karen thinking of you and hoping all goes well. 

Bak thinking of you too.  What is it you have to drink so much of before your surgery and why.  I thought you only had to drink stuff before bowel surgery.    

Got my appointment with my BS tomorrow as well and have heaps of questions written down so that will keep him a busy boy.    Luckily got heaps of typing today as we were on duty over the weekend so not a lot of time to think about the appointment.    

Good luck ladies.  Thinking of everyone else as well.  Annie  

Cocker_Spaniel

Ladies I guess LUV is the one to ask this question because I know she has mentioned tumour markers before but I have just got my results and I don't know if they are good or not.  My CA153 is 51 and my CA125 is 5.  Can anybody help here.  Thanks. Annie  

Cocker_Spaniel

Just look at this wee baby. Isn't it the cutest

 

Luah

Bak: Thinking of you, the prepping is the worst part I think. 

OBXK: Sounds like an amazing weekend. Hope all goes well with your appointments and procedures this week.

Inmate: Lovely to hear from you. Do fill us in on your getaway when you can.  

OBXK

Annie - http://training.seer.cancer.gov/diagnostic/markers.html  after treatment - your markers can rise. Right now, they will be looking more at trends, than numbers. I hope all goes well with your appointment. Try not to borrow trouble. (hugs)

Lisa - I am having my surgery and biopsy done at Maryview in Portsmouth. I am from Tidewater. My dad, use to be a pathologist there. I live in NC - by the OBX.

Luah

I'm happy to be marking an anniversary today! Three years ago today, I had my first surgery. All that we know of was removed then, so I've designated this my milestone date. There were times I never thought I'd get to 3 years, but so far so good. As always, fingers crossed for the future. 

Throughout, you ladies have been my rock and my inspiration. Thank you.    

OBXK

LUAH - Woo Hoo! Great news! Wishing you many happy returns of the day.

Fighter_34

HUGS to all!!!

OBXK-wishing you well with surgery.

Titan you seem like a lot of fun, it really lightens the mood here.

Oh well it is PINKTOBER!!! Everyone means well but enough already. I am officially joining the F*CK AWARENESS FIND A CURE GROUP!

gillyone

Luah - great milestone!

Fighter - I'm with you. I am sick of Pinktober. I even wrote a short article about it that was printed in our local newspaper.

LNBCA

Cocker~ I'm not sure about the CA 153, but a CA 125 that is 5 is great! I get those once a yr. since ovarian cancer runs in my family, and mine always range from 10-16. I believe anything over 35 is when they look a little further, as that is considered high.

njprn

Luah That is wonderful news!! It gives hope to me as I am still in the treatment phase.

Fighter, I'm with you! I used to love October.... I think most are aware! Prevention and cures are what we need!!

Tazzy

Happy 3 years Luah... celebrate

Hugs to all xx

wiggy2012

Hi, It seems to me that in the UK we don't get the follow up that you do in the US/Canada when you have finished treatment. 

I was dx Dec 08 with grade 3. Had chemo x 8 and rad. Bi lat and no rebuild. No nodes affected. Since then I have been seen by my onc but all I get is a quick prod and asked how I feel. (which is irrelevant as I felt 100% fit until they told me I had BC!) Is it correct that blood tests won't show anything? And as a TNeg, where do they start looking for reoccurance any way, when it can come back in your chest, brain, spine, wherever it fancies!  I'd appreciate some help in what I can say to my doctors as not getting any scans or blood tests is driving me crazy with worry. I like to be on top of things and feel as though this is something that's being left un checked and that when anything does get noticed it will be too late. Am I being silly? 

browerl

Luah-congrats on the 3 years, I can not wait to be able to look back on this because it sure does feel like I will never be done!  and how is your hair now?

TifJ

browerl- I am 2 years out and my hair is about 2 inches below my shoulders!! Hang in there, it comes back pretty quickly!

JAN69

Wiggy - No, you are not being silly!  I'm one who gets lots of scans and testing, but I still feel vulnerable and have doubts that doctors don't tell me everything.  I guess worry is one of the gifts that comes with this crappy disease.  Welcome to this family of sisters who have "been there,done that."   You'll find lots of support and helpful hints here.  Someone will be along and give you a better answer to your question.

Cocker - I want that fuzzy ball of cuteness.  Glad you are able to get back to typing.  Keeping busy seems to help those worries.  

Karen - I've been following your new dx and wish you all the best care that can be found.  But, wow! you run circles around anybody I know.  All that entertaining has got to be tiring.  Best wishes to you, too, as you get poked, prodded, and worse.  

Dawn - Still holding you close while you deal with your crappy dx.

Luah - Congratulations.  May we all be so lucky.

Everyone else - Good wishes to you.  I read all posts but I've been a laggard in responding.

Jan

Bak - Hope your test went well tody.  I suspect I'm due for another one and I know how uncomfortable (ha) the procedure is.

Luv - I hope you are enjoying a calm, relaxing time on the beautiful island.

OBXK

Wiggy - most doctors, do not do scans, if you do not have symptoms. If you ever experience pain for two weeks, you should call your onco. Having a metabolic blood panel and CBC w/ diff every six months, is also a way to make sure everything is in order. For example a high blood calcium serum - could suggest bone mets, elevated liver enzymes, could mean it has spread to liver. But, if you are feeling good - enjoy it and try not to worry.



Jan - thanks for the good wishes.



I'm packing for my trip to VA. I have an old track suit I wear to the hospital, that damn betadine always manages to stain my clothes.



I'll keep you posted on my adventure!

Cocker_Spaniel

A moving couch and a soft bottom to keep me on here

 

BernieEllen

IRELAND - HOME SWEET HOME......... The only place where........ • When you were young, you went to bed when Glenroe was over, • If you die from alcohol poisoning, you're considered a lightweight, • 'Feck off' means 'Are you serious?', ... ... • The person that you insult most is probably your best friend, • Saying 'I will yea' means that you definitely won't, • "F*ck it, its grand' means that you
couldn't be bother finish it properly, • 'He's fond of a drink' means he suffers from severe life-threatening alcoholism, • Saying you're going for a drink means you might not be seen again for 3 days, • Crisps are called 'Taytos' and fizzy drinks are called 'minerals', • 'For the craic' is the best reason for doing anything, • The best cure for a hangover is more drink, • Nobody can go a day without saying 'Jaysus', • 'Meeting' has a double meaning, • Tea is the solution to every problem, • And water is the solution to every GAA injury, • "I got stuck behind a tractor' is a perfectly valid reason for being late, • We eat Tayto sambos for lunch, and ham sandwiches on the way to Croke Park, • You can insert the name of a gardening tool into any sentence and it still makes sense, e.g. 'I had a rake of drink last night' or "I'll be out in a minute, I'm just shovelling down the dinner', • GAA is considered religion, • Its perfectly acceptable to call your mother 'mammy' even though you are a fully grown adult, • Saying 'Now we're sucking diesel' means that you are happy with the outcome of the situation, • Drinking 'tae' is everyone's favourite past time, • You're scared of the wooden spoon, • The word 'like' goes in every sentence, • You can say "Any craic' to a garda and you won't get arrested, • 'The dogs' bollocks' means something brilliant...anymore???