I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

alexandria58

I have nothing but disgust to contribute to the discussion of Bundy and the right wing idiots who support him.

Hey, do you suppose he's any relation to Ted Bundy, serial killer?  

Enjoyful

Interesting thought, Sandy.

Maybe this guy should stop relying on government land handouts, pull himself up by his bootstraps, and get into a different line of work.  Grazing cattle on desert...can you imagine?  I guess his ancestors weren't very bright either.

Enjoyful

It doesn't look like they're related - Bundy was Ted's adopted surname.

crazy4carrots

Interesting little tidbit:  These Bundys are Mormon, and apparently, according to Abby Huntsman, she shares a great-grandfather with Mr. Bundy.

alexandria58

I still think there's a spiritual relationship to Ted Bundy, if not actual blood relationship.  Brotherhood of sociopaths.

GatorGal

Chickadee and her husband.  I found this in a newspaper article when I was looking for an obituary.  Such a sweet picture.  I will post the link to the article.

GatorGal

Link to article about Chickadee:

http://www.statesman.com/news/lifestyles/health/some-women-diagnosed-late-with-breast-cancer-des-1/nRg4d/

YramAL

What a beautiful picture of Chickadee.

I will miss her.

Mary

Anonymous

Glenna - thank you for finding the article, and esp. the picture.  So sweet. 

alexandria58

Lovely article and picture.  Still so sad.

IllinoisLady

Beautiful picture and story as well.  Glad I was able to see and read the story.  What a beautiful spirit.

Jackie

pip57

Good article.  Both women put a personal face on the reality of BC.    I wish I had met Chickadee in person.  

bluedahlia

"I
thought we were gonna open up the world of poetry and music to all
kinds of things, and yet, I can't really think of anyone who's done
anything like it since." - Ray Manzarek.

bluedahlia

Anonymous

The best to do list I've ever read....

IllinoisLady

That will work for me for sure.  

Jackie

crazy4carrots

Replace "nap" with "chocolate" and I'm in!

Alyson

Hehe , Crazy that is exactly what I thought as I read the list.

QuinnCat

This is sort of a survey question.  I feel comfortable in this group, so thought I'd ask here.  A couple of days ago I saw my MO.  It's kind of a big day when I do this as she is 85 miles away, so I combine it with Costco, etc..  It was my 4 month checkup.  For the first time I was nervous for what she might say to me as she walked into the room.  I never was before, because in my mind, she's not necessarily going to be able to tell much from the blood work numbers.  Why do so many on this website exclaim happiness (stage 1 - 3) when they get a clean bill of health after a scheduled MO visit?  I've never understood it, but I must have embraced their thought patterns the other day - sheesh.  My MO confirmed, our visits are not enough to give one a clean bill of health, vis a vis cancer returning.

Having said that, having an US today for pain in my side, but neither my MO or me think it is cancer related, because  I've had this "thing" well before BC, but now it's getting more consistent and nagging.

Anonymous

Kam - DeNile.  That's what it is for me.  I am SWIMMING in da river, after a visit to my oncologist, just the "manual chest checking+ no lumps" makes me smile.  SERIOUSLY.  I look for anything to feel positive about this.  It's a Big Day for me too, my oncologist is about 125 miles away.  Now on the once a yer schedule. I know my bp is higher, from the first checkin, weighin, ( ugh!) and I get some blood tests at my request, cuz my local docs use a not-so-accurate-lab.  I get asked a lot of questions, and I figure if there was something "suspicious" I'd be told.

SO, yes, it is a RELIEF to have another good yearly oncologist visit. And foe me it's residual DeNile, thinking I get to swim for another year.

What ever works...is my motto.  Know it's not definitive, but I do feel relief.

Bren-2007

Hi Gal Pals .. home from San Diego.  Here's the first "selfie" with me and the boys.  I miss them so much, and the weather out there too.  It's cold here this morning.

hugs,

Bren

Bren-2007

Kam .. speaking only for myself, I am relieved every six months when my PCP tells me everything looks fine.  It was such a shock to be diagnosed in the first place, I don't put a lot of trust in how I am feeling anymore.  I was in great health when they found the cancer.  I know a six month check up can't tell you if you're good to go or not ... but I chose to feel relieved when the doctor says everything looks fine.  I can skate for six more months, hopefully.

hugs,

Bren

crazy4carrots

I had my yearly mammo a couple of weeks ago and I was more worried (6 years out) than before that a new "something" would be found this time.  And, of course, waited for a phone call which never came.  But the reason I was more concerned is because, having been off Femara for a year now, I feel so "unprotected".  I'd like to go back on it (since I didn't notice any difference being off it!) but my onc, of course, says there is just no evidence YET that staying on an AI for more than 5 years is advantageous.

So.......knowing that research only deals with 5-year survival rates, I try really, REALLY hard NOT to think about a recurrence. 

Bren, I'm sure you had a wonderful time in SD and your pics are lovely! 

suzieq60

Kam - I get frustrated that they don't scan us - I know the risk of the radiation is high, but how would we know if we had mets otherwise. The best my GP could tell me is that bone mets would come with resting pain. How would you know if you had liver mets? All the BS does is look for local recurrence. The onc seemed to dumped me  a while back. So why couldn't we have scans at the 5 year mark? It would really make me feel a lot better.

Bren-2007

Suzie and Carrot ... looking for the "like" button.  Last month at my six-month check-up was my 7 year anniversary and I was really nervous about it too.  I did have an MRI years ago on my neck and shoulder, and thankfully the only thing that turned up was moderate arthritis to my C-spine.  Here in the US, unless you have some chronic pain they won't scan you, at least not in my area.

hugs,

Bren

PS ... Thanks Carrot .. had such a wonderful time with my family.  I am really missing them today.

bluedahlia

To tell you the truth, I don't want to know.  I still go for my checkups and mammograms but I'm like Sunny. 

bluedahlia

Bren, glad you had a great time!

suzieq60

I'm definitely taking my aromasin for 10 years - why not? BUT - what really annoys me is that if you aren't scanned, then if mets are found it's too late to do anything.

Steve was scanned every year after his bowel cancer because the risk of mets was so high. So, 4 years in they found a lung met - luckily it was accessible and small and removed - that was 7 years ago. If he hadn't been scanned every year, he'd probably be dead by now.

suzieq60

Are you girls having Easter this weekend? We are - lovely 4 day rest.

Anonymous

Bren - fabulous pic.  YOU look SO good, love your hair color, or how it appears in the pic ;-)

Know what C4C means, I finished Arimidex a year ago, and felt naked for months, very "exposed" but in my case felt SO MUCH BETTER, I decided to do DeNile.  Several serious SE's b4 considering doing 100 years: heart issues, cholesterol, for a start.  Possibly NBP seems to be one for many too.  Even effects blood glucose in many women.