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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

    Loverly!.........WHAT???? They can go out in the woods, in the mountains and wear absolutely NOTHING except a blanket. Peppermint, did you hear that?

    We can romp around anywhere where there aren't any kids... just don't forget the stockings and high-heels... and OH! Whipped cream is a thought. These girls around here are all probably hiding their faces, hearing me talk like this..... But this all just brings back memories...image

    Susan.... Love the picture of the squirrel! He looks like he only has one tooth!

    Okay JazzyJ.... So if I get this right, you are over 40.... yes, me too. Geez, you are so YOUNG! Not even dry behind the ears! I like that W.O.W thing.... My Mom used to work for W.O.W.... Only that meant Woodmen of the World... It was an insurance company.

    Chances are you don't mean the same thing here.... I'm just glad after taking all that stuff your cancer is at least holding it's own!

    I stopped Tamoxifen.... It wasn't nice to me at all... yet others can take it with very little problems... We are our own boss.

    So glad you have a new puppy to look forward to! And your life sounds busy.... We lost our little Sheltie right before I broke my hip.... But maybe someday we'll find another.... just not right now....

    Now Boyd! Don't go letting them do anything they feel like doing, unless they can show you why they have to do it..... I mean unless they do a biopsy, and are positive you have a malignant spot, then they could go ahead with surgery..... but all of that has to be proven, with the results from a biopsy, before they should even touch you.

    The biopsy will show how big it is, probably what grade, stage, etc! But without a proven piece of tissue, they should just go eat their lunch and leave you alone. Maybe it is something else? Maybe just calcifications! My oldest DD has those.... but no reason to do surgery... no malignancy.

    If you have pain, I think that is typical with a cystic condition.... even calcifications. Just don't worry about stuff until you KNOW what is going on.

    I sound like I know what I am talking about.... but it's just my own opinion..... People like Jazzy have biopsies all the time, but that is to eliminate their thoughts of a malignancy. (I mean the experts).... My friend Rosie just had one! Found out it was nothing!

    Morning Myra.... I love Adele... such a beautiful voice. You forgot your password???? We have never done that.... none of us.... probably..... Only about once a WEEK! You mean you are bitchy??? Hah! That' just makes us all feel good! That someone else is bitchy besides US.

    And don't read all the rest of the Side Effects about Tamoxifen.... that would scare the pants off of you.... I am a poster-child for not taking Tamoxifen.... and remember quality of life is more important that something else.... I forget what.

    You ain't gonna hit stage 4..... We don't even think about that stuff.... Lots of women around her think about it.... but we are here for them....

    Take your life this morning, and go out there and look at the skies, and Thank God you are here!

    Yes HiHo! I will fix you guys up.... just listen, and raise hell every minute of every day.... at least in your head..... Do something that makes you happy!

    We are going shopping.... for SOMEthing.... Oh.... I need coffee-filters.... That calls for a trip to somewhere.... to buy "stuff"....

    Oh wait! Myra hasn't had a period in 2 years????? And you WANT one?

    I would say that's somewhat of a blessing, right? I had one every 3 weeks all my life until I was 40 damn years old! I hardly remember what one even IS!

    Love your dog!

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited January 2016

    To all: listen to Dr Chevy!! Her rx for chocolate cokes will cure anything.

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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited January 2016

    Susan, Who knew squirrels do Tai Chi?

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited January 2016

    I know, right!

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited January 2016

    Ms. Spookie, I thought it's milk toast or aloe vera juice.

    Cute dog Myra, but how often do you feed him/her? Once a week?

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Member Posts: 5,563
    edited January 2016

    Ms. Sas, so it was Mrs. Retsky who was hospitalized...poor lady. Good she is all better. Are they still staying at your place?

    Boyd, I hope you get your answer soon.

    JunieB, cairn terriers are so cute! How exciting you are getting another one.

    I don't know why but I have been thinking about Freygea and Marla lately. Hope they are doingwell.

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited January 2016

    Loverly, I think chocolate cokes and Starbucks.

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

    Yes.... ALL those......!

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  • Zillsnot4me
    Zillsnot4me Member Posts: 2,687
    edited January 2016

    Myra. I used Effexor with tamoxifen. Didn't have any periods after ac either. Just had ovaries yanked and went in arimidex. Best thing ever. I felt good. Did gain some weight. Trying to decide if it was the holidays or the new me. Good luck.

    Patty have a wonderful time. Whip cream, chocolate sauce. Don't forget the marshmallows if you're going have a fire.

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

    Okay, here she is....

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    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

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    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

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  • Boyd748
    Boyd748 Member Posts: 149
    edited January 2016

    Hey, I just got a copy of my report, it says that a 1.5cm cluster of linear heterogeneous calcifications(micro) in the left breast are suspicious of malignancy. it says it is in left breast at 4 o'clock anterior depth and are 2.2 cm from the nipple. And that these may have very slightly increased in the interval. Also apparently my breast tissue is heterogeneous dense which may lower the sensitivity of mammography, according to the report. To me 1.5cm seems pretty big, has anyone else had micro calcifications with like this? I have been looking for more information on linear heterogeneous microcalcifications, so if anyone can tell me some of good sites I would appreciate it greatly. Thanks

    Boyd

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  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited January 2016

    Boyd- I had microcalcifications on my first mammo back in 1999. Because it was my baseline and there was nothing for comparison, they recommended the biopsy. They said we could wait, but knew finding out as early as possible is what makes all the difference. So they did a procedure to go in and do a biopsy on the area and it came back benign.

    I had to have a surgical biopsy with that first one, because there is no way to do stereotatic for that. The later requires being able to locate a mass to do the needle. I had that one the second time (along with an MRI guided biopsy on the other side after dx).

    If you need surgery, ask them how they propose to do it so you have the best information. I am not sure if there are better ways to determine if the do the microcalcifications are of concern than through surgery. The technology for biopsies has gotten much more refined and less surgical I believe.

    I am glad you are getting some better information now. Do you have a follow up scheduled with anyone yet?


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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

    Okay, Boyd, read this.... Then see what your team intends to do.... If they don't get back to you, call them..... So far, it sounds pretty good! Have they talked to you about what the plan is yet?

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/breast-calcific...

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  • susan3
    susan3 Member Posts: 3,728
    edited January 2016

    Boyd...don't have a lot of info. 15 years ago after a mamo, the radiologist called me in the back room, showed me the slides, and she told me right there to get myself into a breast surgeon cause she said since my calcifications were " in a line" that told her it was cancer. I have no idea if that is always the case. But it was 15 years ago, to her.Have had and still having a great full wonderful life. I hesitated posting this, cause I dint want you to think yours is cancer, or upset you in any way. That's my personal story, and I didn't stay at the same hospital. The next place I went, that breast surgeon said....she saved your life....cause nothing in my tests screamed cancer. He said it was a lucky find and guess by her. So go figure.....docs certainly don't agree. They will know for sure after the biospy. I have Valium in the house for such occasions like this. Hugs your way :)

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited January 2016

    OK I must have missed something. When is the dinner party or has it been cancelled/rescheduled?

    Loverly - I just looked. Freygea has been on but not posting. Marla has not been on in several months.

    Patty - somewhere with a big tub or shower, a fireplace and of course a big luxurious bed. So glad you are feeling good.

    Boyd - You can go to the Main BCO pages (go up top and click on "Breastcancer.org"). It will bring you to the informational pages with a search engine feature. Somewhere else to search. But Chevy's link of Mayo Clinic is excellent too.

    Welcome back Myra. (((Big Hugzz)))

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  • Boyd748
    Boyd748 Member Posts: 149
    edited January 2016

    Thanks everyone! You all are the best!!😃

    Boyd


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  • JWoo
    JWoo Member Posts: 1,171
    edited January 2016

    just dropping in to announce that I finally made my appointments to have my DIEP recon done in NOLA in August. Big step for me, now i HAVE to get serious about getting into better shape/stronger.

    will write more sunday

    hoot hoot!

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2016

    Lilgoats Lov & Susan and all, the Retsky's got in late and we had a dinner at Durango's. Perspectively, it was much better. From the first moment they walked in we were able to talk and lot's of laughing. Had a great waiter. I worried about no fussing with food. Mrs.R was good. It was an interesting lesson. If time is short, spend it the best way possible.

    I had a great time, Donny too. Nice Pm from Dr. R. Good all around.

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited January 2016

    ok Sassy, we want a blow by blow in the morning! Night

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited January 2016

    Morning all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

    http://www.oprah.com/health_wellness/How-to-Live-Longer

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited February 2016

    Smaarty, love Evie's 5 generations photo!

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited January 2016

    image

    I just realized that it doesn't matter much that's it's Friday.

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  • Zillsnot4me
    Zillsnot4me Member Posts: 2,687
    edited January 2016

    sure it does. It may mean more work since kids are home but There's no homework! No pushing to get to school on time! Still have to do laundry but can take it easy in the am and kids allowed to be kids. We all love weekends.

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2016

    LOLSmarrty, That was the blow by blow. Donny was really sweet throughout. Dr.R and Donnie found common ground right away b/c Dr. R likes to work with his hands. They were off cross talking decks and HVAC. Mrs and I were cross talking oodles of things. One thing that we all belly laughed at and of course I was embarrassed about, Dr/R asked how many posts I do a day. I said it depends. Donny pops in and says "it all depends how much wine she's had".(considering the few hours he's home in the evening over a whole week way over stated). I looked at Mrs, and said "he has no filters" We had a laughing discussion about that. I think they enjoyed him allot. He was the most engaging ever. He and Dr. R talked fish and fishing. We all talked bikes and bike falls and head injuries. They thought the thrifted bike was a great find as they know bikes quite well. Very little medical talk. We were all over the map with topics. Dr R had described Mrs. as the talkative one of the two, he overstated that LOL, he's a talker too. She was an absolute delight. Felt like I had known them both for years. Just before we closed the restaurant. I gave them the glass. He was really interested in the history of glass and my interest. I did give them the abridged version. Mrs. laughed and said this could cause him to develop another hobby.

    Two things I learned by happenstance. One I said before about doing a visit like we did at the restaurant. Wouldn't have been near as enjoyable if I was doing the dinner management. Second, by chance we sat gals and guys diagonally to each other. The cross talk was a hoot b/c gals would be talking something then the guys would pick up and then kick in and vice versa. Generally, gals are in first to a booth then the guys. We got there first and Donny popped into the booth first b/c it was big and he was trying to make it easier for me, Gals & guys directly across from each other talk directly across the table. Diagonally, conversation is crossing. Maybe it would have been the same if was the usual seating, but I don't think so. Great fun.

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  • Smaarty
    Smaarty Member Posts: 2,951
    edited January 2016

    that's much better Sassy, A+.

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited January 2016

    Every holiday, I cook so many things we will never eat! I find new recipes, try different things, set out special dinnerware, napkins, tablecloths, write the menu down, and what time and day I need everything prepared.

    It is HARD! Even for only 3 of us, I really enjoy it, until I have to clean everything up.... even with help, you still have to take care of all the left-overs, pots & pans, linens, etc.

    SOooooooo much nicer to have a dinner OUT somewhere!

    I cooked my first big Thanksgiving Dinner 2 months after we were married.... For his whole family! I was just 20.... I'm thinking..... why did EYE do all the cooking? I think they were testing me....

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2016

    Chevy, That was the truth.... an Italian family and they let you do the cooking as such a young one. new to the family...... new bride........cruel and strange. I knew lot's of Italians, none would have done that. But you showed them !............I know you didn't have an easy life with his family. Sorry. But you have had A wonderful life with him when it wasn't screwy. You knew when to say enough and make it right. He got it right b/c you were the best for him and he knew it.

    The house smells wonderful did a crock pot of chicken and the spices are amazing. Breathing the smells for many hours. Maybe I should do the spices in the smaller crock pot just for the aroma. I know the little popourie pots can do the same, but they don't allow for the liquid. Somehow the liquid adds too it.

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