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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited July 2008

    First food basket has been delivered. This week I included a garbanzo/ginger soup [6 servings], salmon fish cakes [based on a recipe from AlaskaDeb who is now fighting mets], meatballs, a full pound of pasta well buttered and some mango/ginger sorbet. Next week will be all soups. This is the last week my sister will be able to eat by mouth, we think.

    Already, the sores are taking over her mouth making swallowing difficult. With luck, we will get an additional week of some foods supplemented by her feeding tube.

    Happy notes: I found some more local English peas and will serve them tomorrow night with some smoked salmon and pasta. I love it when vegetables are being harvested less than 15 miles from my house. One more week, and we will be harvesting our own tomatoes. The herb garden is growing like crazy. My daughter is home andis full of life and happiness.

    Sandra, how are you healing???

    Calico, deep breathes. We are all scared of mets and recurrance. I try not to give into that though, since that means cancer has won.

    Leanne, your relationship with Scott and with the boys is complicated at best. I do hope that they are managing without Scott, and enjoying being with you.

    *susan* 

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  • sholroyd
    sholroyd Member Posts: 288
    edited July 2008

    Hi Susan, thank you for thinking of me with all what you have on your plates - would like to reiterate your sentiments to Calico:

    "try not to give into that though, since that means cancer has won."

    There is no way it will dare come back to me having gone through this reconstruction op - as an op I will give it 10/10 for not being pleasant but Susan I am sooooo pleased with the results and I am healing very well, which has boosted me greatly as I think my body must (is) strong   I went into surgery not expecting miracles as I was always being told "it won't be perfect", well it isn't but is near as dam it - if you wish I will send a piccie to your email address (and anyone else who wishes to see my new addition) (LoL).  I am still sore and somewhat uncomfortable but getting better every day.

    I am off my main job for a while but am busy sitting on my settee all padded with pillows etc and marking GSCE Science papers on my laptop - keeping me busy but getting boring now as I have marked 520 scripts and I know the answers off by heart - got 690 to complete.  I earn 49p per script.

    Your sister's treatment sounds horrible, I am thinking of you a lot.  I have a friend who has been battling Lymphoma for 9 years and currently is going through a horrible time, another C which they are ‘trying' to treat as Ovarian has arisen, unfortunately after 6 Chemo's her body is just not strong enough to start yet another regime - it just never ceases to kick hard at times.

    One good thing my 38-year old brother-in-law has had surgery and results for testicular and has been given 100% clear - brilliant, yippee - there are lots of good endings - we must always see them girls.

    Leanne - are you having a good time with the boys?

    Speak soon - off to do some more marking.

    Sandra from the UK

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  • Pegk
    Pegk Member Posts: 389
    edited July 2008

    Haven't been here in awhile and we're almost to the bottom of the 2nd page so I'd better bump us up!

    You all seem to be dealing with some serious issues. Calico, I hope Gina heals quickly and is getting stronger day by day. Good luck with all your tests.

    Susan, what an ordeal your sister is going through. You've given her strength with your homemade soups to sustain her through the difficult weeks ahead.

    Liezel your tip sounds fantastic. I hope you'll be able to post some photos.

    I'm sitting here by the computer waiting to hear from my daughter, who is supposed to be coming home from Paris tomorrow. She's been doing some traveling since her class ended and locked her luggage in a bus station.   When she went to pick it up she discovered that the bus station was closed until tomorrow morning at 8:15. Unfortunately, her flight is at 9:50. I checked with the airline and it is $745 to change her flight officially, but she can try for standby. It will be a long night wondering which flight she's on.

    She'll have some stories to tell when she gets home. 

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited July 2008

    Peg, Welcome back.

    My sister  has had a pretty rough time. She is the patient that is always in the 1% bracket. Infection? oh, only 1% have that problem, etc. etc. The nausea is finally under control, but my days of making soup are over. Her ability to use her mouth is almost gone, so she is drinking carnation high calorie drinks. Her PEG tube had to be pulled, so she isn't doing the feeding tube yet, but should be to add those extra calories to every day. We expect it to be reinserted this week.

    I am going to head North today to spend two days visiting my father. Word of mouth indicates that he is doing much better physically, but still gets confused. 

    Hope everyone is well. 

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  • Liezel
    Liezel Member Posts: 192
    edited July 2008

    Peg, hope your daughter gets home safely and soon!  Poor thing must be in a state.....

    Susan, I have said this before, but I really am in awe of you!  I think of you and your family often, and continue to pray for you.....  Hang in there, and remember to take care of yourself as well!

     I am well.  Dealing with some problems with Connor again.  I am finally taking him to a doc to see if medication might help.  She is a homeopath as well as MD, so I am hoping for something more natural. 

    My 3yr cancerversary coming up on 16 Aug.  DH organised an invitation for himself to a Rugby match, so I'll be on my own.  I know he does not even know what day it is, but I really am dreading being by myself.  I guess at the end of the day we pretty much deal with this ourselves...

    Keep well all! 

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  • sholroyd
    sholroyd Member Posts: 288
    edited July 2008

    Hi Liezel, and all.

    Peg, so were the stories worth waiting and worrying for??!!   I am sure you are really enjoying having your daughter back in the fold.

    It is my 3-year surgery date on Monday, which also happens to be my DH birthday.  No-one has mentioned 'it' yet, I am sure my husband will as he can hardly forget it on his birthday.  We have 2 Spanish boys staying with us at the moment, arrived on Thursday evening; they are proving very nice and respectful of our home and us - they will be with us for 3 week.  We had a young lady last year and it was very pleasurable, think having 2 will be easier as they have each other to go out and about with, although there are other Spanish staying in our village - so far, so good.

    I have healed well from DEEP flap surgery - still pleased with results, not back at work yet but have to see Doctor on Monday to see whether she wishes to extend my sick leave or send my back to slaughter!

    Susan, I continue to think often of you and your family too, as I do all of you. 

    Tina, how's things with you?  I do wish we would hear from our early day sisters.

    Have a good rest of the weekend - speak soon.

    Sandra from the UK

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited July 2008

    _gentle bump_

    Just a short update on my sister. She is no longer able to eat by mouth, and has begun using her feeding [PEG] tube which was reinserted last Wednesday. Since my mother is with her 24/7, I haven't seen her in a week or so.

    My visit with my father was fine. As my other sister says, he is a little like Mr. Magoo. As smart and nice as always, with very little short-term memory. If there was someone at his home, he could be there, but he couldn't live on his own right now. 

    We are seeing a break in the family under all of this strain. This is all very hard.

    Will try to post back responses to all of you later. 

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited August 2008

    _another bump_

    Home from a new hospital. This one a stupid one in the middle of nowhere. My mother had a small stroke today at the drug store. She is being kept for more tests in the morning.... what a nightmare. If she needs a procedure, we will move her closer to me. Did I mention this was a nightmare?

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  • sholroyd
    sholroyd Member Posts: 288
    edited August 2008

    Oh Susan, how much more is going to be thrown at you and your family.  Susan, how are you?  What did you mean 'break' in the family?

     Hugs Susan xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Sandra from the UK

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  • Calico
    Calico Member Posts: 1,108
    edited August 2008

    Susan,

    I am praying for strength for you and your family. You guys certainly could use a "break" from above.

    I am so sorry to hear your sis is on the feeding tube. And you mom? Is she okay? Mine had a stroke at 48 and recovered 100%. I hope your mom will receive medication to keep blood thin and that they find out what exactly caused it.....stress could be enough probably.

    I hope you will be able to take some "Susan time" so you won't crumble....yes...this is a night mare indeed!!!!

    So here are some good vibes, girl!!!!

    I am happy to report that my daughter makes great progress. She's putting 25% weight on the leg and next week it will be 50%. She is in no pain and happy. In the pool she was mermaid,seal and fish, happy to bend her leg and make "rolls" forward if you know what I mean....

    Liezel and Sandra,

    happy cancerversary to both of you.

    Mine was in July for DCIS and in coming Sept for invasive (mastectomy date).

    I certainly am happy if all is okay but I am dreading the PET in September....grrrr.....

    Peggy,

    I sure hope your daughter made it home okay, how did that go?

    I hope everyone else is doing okay?!

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited August 2008

    Thanks all. They have decided that my mother had a TIA, a warning that she must heed. Turns out she didn't take her low dose aspirin for five days. Instead of buying more, she kept thinking my sister would find her bottle..... end result, was this TIA.

    The feeding tube is unfortunate, but we fully expected this. In fact, we expected my sister to be using it full time a full week ago. So, we consider this good news. We are in the count down now. 2/3 of the way through, with just 11 more radiations, and two more chemos.

    I have decided that our family has simply reached capacity!

    Calico, great that your daughter is really heading toward full strength. Isn't water wonderful? Such a great place to be athletic.

    All the best, *susan* 

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  • Liezel
    Liezel Member Posts: 192
    edited August 2008

    Oh Susan, I wish we could be there to help you through this time.  Just know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.  You must be feeling very stretched and tired - please just look after yourself.... 

    Calico, so happy to hear about your daughter getting stronger again.

    I am well.  3 Yrs after dx, life seems to be falling into some kind of normal again.  I am still not used to the new hair and the body that just can't seem to do what it used to, but at last I am trying to make plans for the future - 5 to 10 years in the future, and starting to believe that I might just see it. 

    Keep well all!

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  • sholroyd
    sholroyd Member Posts: 288
    edited August 2008

    Liezel - believe it, make those plans!

    Susan - big hugs and a shoulder to lean on all the way from the UK - how is that lovely daughter and husband of yours - it must be difficult for you sharing yourself around so much?

    Calico, great news - your daughter must be a happy little bunny now things are looking (and feeling) better for her - as I expect mum is?

    Peg, when I log on I always get your very first post - you said "..and I don't have an Oncologist yet...." - 3 long years ago - we have all come through so much.

    Tina - how's things??

    A friend brought a friend of hers to 'view' my finished product as she was considering reconstruction - I bared all and had to smile when I saw my friend's face - her jaw had dropped and I politely told her to 'shut her mouth' - she couldn't believe what she was seeing - I mean the good job my surgeon had made :-).  I was concerned for her friend though as she was a grade 3 with 13 lymph nodes affected - she was diagnosed about 2½ years ago but is doing really well.

    Well my life is back to being busy, busy.  We have two Spanish boys staying with us - they have been here two weeks (of 3 weeks) and they are fabulous and fun to have around - very respectful and they seem happy with us.  They are 19 and 20 have asked if they can cook us a meal on Tuesday - should be interesting.

    Well I am off to bed now (9.00 pm).

    Speak soon.

    Sandra from the UK

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited August 2008

    I have my third annual mammo on Thursday. Didn't hit me until I got the confirmation phone call this afternoon. See my breast surgeon and hope for the best. Odd how I get nervous before these reviews.

    Sister has her last chemo tomorrow.... 6 more radiations. She can't talk much now, and is totally using the feeding tube. My Mom is being a trooper, being her primary cheerleader.

    The kid went North and spent a ton of time with my Dad. He continues to get stronger physically, but the short term memory isn't returning quickly.

    Celebrated my 26th wedding anniversary on the eve of the Olympics by going to a Chinese restaurant that specializes in Northern cuisine. Dirt cheap, and delicious. I am trying to learn to cook this cuisine, and seem to have conquered dumplings. Wok cooking is eluding me, however.

    All the best,  *susan* 

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  • Calico
    Calico Member Posts: 1,108
    edited August 2008

    Liezel,

    glad to see you are feeling good and adjusting to "normal"....heck...I feel light years away from it....all these PET scans....fear of another "in retrospect" grrrr....

    Sandra,

    so glad you are enjoying your new look. My mom is visiting next week for 3 weeks. Haven't seen her since her bc dx and she hasn't seen my recon either. She hasn't had any, so both of us will admire the other the first time (not that there is admiring of my uneven recon but she never could imagine doing it since I was in such pain during expansion).

    Susan,

    Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby, wow, 26 yrs!!! Go Susan!!!!

    I will be thinking about you on Thursday...good thoughts, vibes and prayers are coming. I am afraid to touch my recon because of little lumps from the surgery I guess. I freak out every time. Still check 'em with a mag light in a dark room every so often. 'Rubytuesday' has suggested that and it seems funny but it makes me feel better lol.

    I so hope your family is coming around and no more heart aches.

    Aside from my moms visit we'll be returning to 'normal' schedules with high school starting on Monday....one month or less on crutches for my baby and then hope for the best that she doesn't fall or stumble for any reason. I seem to get more clingy instead of letting go (at least in my heart, I do not want to be a hen and stop her from growing up).

    Best wishes girls!!!

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  • Calico
    Calico Member Posts: 1,108
    edited August 2008

    oohhhh and I need to vent, my mom has a hair piece made with 'some' real hair in it, not very  big, fits a patch on the back of her head where she says she has a bald spot......1400 EURO!!!! Is that INSANE or what??? She could have had this probably done cheaper here in the US. And it is not a given that the health insurance pays for a small part, they might not!!! She had FEC and now is on Tamox....it is a result of her cancer therapy...

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  • Liezel
    Liezel Member Posts: 192
    edited August 2008

    Calico,

     I also had bumps all along the incision after my recon.  I was convinced it was skin mets, but doc suggested that I put an antibacterial ointment on, and it cleared within a week.  Apparently it is the stitches on the inside that does it.  It had all the signs of skin mets, pimple like and all, but it cleared eventually.  But keeping checking it!  Have a good visit with your mom.  Does she keep the hair piece in a safe?  That is completely insane!

     Susan, hope the mammo went ok.  And congrats on 26 yrs!  Wow, hope I make it.  20 more to go.....

    Tomorrow is my cancerversary.  Hubby going off to watch a rugby game (against Oz.....), and son going to visit his granny.  I have got a lot of studying to do, so hopefully that will keep my mind off it. 

    Have a good weekend everybody!!

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  • Pegk
    Pegk Member Posts: 389
    edited August 2008

    Checking in...

    I had a 6 mo mammo last week (because of that little scare last winter) the same day I left on vacation. Luckily the news was good and I had a great time with my family whitewater rafting on the New River in West Virginia. My sister and her family went, too, and we met up with some long lost cousins.

    Susan, the countdown to the end of your sister's treatment. She's been through so much. I hope her recovery is quick.

    Happy Anniversary! 

    Sandra enjoy your Spanish meal. How long will the boys be staying?

    Calico, enjoy your visit with your Mom. Good luck to Gina as she goes back to school. Can she change classes early to avoid the risk of being jostled while she's still on crutches?

    Congratulations to one and all on enduring these past 3 years of trials and tribulations. I couldn't have done it without you. 

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited August 2008

    Sandra, you hussy... showing off those new breasts. Don't be demonstrating for the youngSpanish boys!

    Calico, I do hope you have a lovely visit with your Mother. So much has happened to your family since you have seen her. I hope that you find comfort in each other's presense.

    Liezel, maybe having your caniversary all alone was a blessing? Not having to be falsely cheery, not having your feelings hurt when husband forgets.... a soft chair and a good book would be a lovely day.

    Peg, Congrats on your 6 mo mammo. I have friends who just love whitewater rafting. Did you have a fabulous time?

    My mammo was on Thursday. I didn't get the "special" machine and they didn't squish anywhere near as much as previous iterations. From there, I see my breast surgeon who is just an amazing woman. Though the breast looks clear, she is concerned that I keep getting infections in the breast. She will now have me do an annual MRI for a bit, just to be sure. Also gave me an RX for antibiotics so I can start the regimen quickly if I get another infection. Dr. MaryAnn also offered to talk with my daughter about medical school over a cup of tea.

    So clean scans here too! No more cancer docs until November! 

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  • txred9876
    txred9876 Member Posts: 392
    edited August 2008

    Even though I have not posted in a while.....things have been kind of out of control around my house these days. I am working full time, taking care of my husbands books for his business, plus dealing with a bad bout of lymphadema.

     I hope things settle down! Work is finally getting back to normal. We normally take no more then 600 calls for 15 agents (thats a very busy day) since July 1st we have averaged over 650-700 and had many days over 800 and a few over 900. All I could do was go home do what I had to and veg out.

     on a good note I got approved for the 10,000 lymphedema pump and it is doing wonders. Ever since my mastectomy I have had trunkal lymphedema and when I started laying off the pain meds I really felt the pain from the fluid. I also got my custom sleeve and glove as well as night garment.....I just feel WRAPPED all the time!!!!

     Everyone is ok at my house and I am sure glad we finally got some measurable rain! We had a fire last week on our proprety (we have 5.5 acres). It burned about 1.5 acres and came within 50 feet of my house. Needless to say last week was a blur and I did not sleep well.

     I do pray all the time for all of us......even if I do not post!!!

    Calico,

    hows your daughter?

    Susan,

     I hope all in well in your family.

    love and prayers,

    tina

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  • Calico
    Calico Member Posts: 1,108
    edited August 2008

    Liezel,

    congrats on the cancerversary to you. I hope you had a good one despite hubby watching rugby.

    What are you studying? Sorry if I didn't keep up on it.

     Peggy,

    I am glad you got a clear mammo. Dang for having to go through it, it must be tough. W.VA sounds loveley. We've done some rafting after my lumpectomy but before my mast. That feels sooo long ago.....

    Susan,

    keep on top of the infection, rather one time to many to the doc!!

    Tina,

    good to hear from you again. We got rain too, so much I wanted to move. It was like instant fall....luckily it is going to be summer again tomorrow lol.....I cherish the outdoors. Glad you got the lymphedema under control.

    Sandra,

    how is your Spanish? ;)

    My daughter is doing well, probably (hopefully) can go off crutches in about 2-3 weeks.

    She got a set of books for at home and an upper locker so she does not have to bent down.

    She's in advanced drama and not limping during a play means so much to her. She took it so she can become a even better writer (professionally after school, it's a dream of hers......)

    My mom is coming tomorrow...oh boyyyyy....lol....I am excited.

    I am having hip pain that concerns me a lot. Had it after a fall in January and it went down, now it is back....real back. Don't know what to do. Had a PET late January while in pain, nothing noted on the hip. I am having one sheduled for late Sept. because of the bone thingy...so I am fretting thinking mets.

    Anybody heard from Maxine and the other lovely sisters?

    Enjoy the rest of the summer, fall is here in no time.....

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited August 2008

    _bump_

    Calico, I so hope that you and your mother are having a wonderful time together. 

    *susan*

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  • sholroyd
    sholroyd Member Posts: 288
    edited August 2008

    Just having a check on postings......

    Susan how's things with your family - easing or still at nightmare stage?

    I am back to work on Monday after doing exceptionally well with reconstruction.  Nothing much to report here except it has suddenly hit me today that my son is flying out to Afghanistan (Marines) on 13 September, my middle child (girl) is 26 tomorrow and seems to be doing her own thing and my youngest grandson started big school for the first time today - all these things somehow seem to have put me on a downer today - think I may try and get an early night as I am tired and I do get a bit emotional if I allow myself to get tired.

     My Spanish visitors have gone back home now - wasn't the plane crash in Madrid so awful - all those lives lost.   No, Susan I didn't share my new addition with the Spanish lads (LoL).  The boys were 19 and 20 and so very caring and respectful, a pleasure to have had them in our home - will certainly do it again next year.

     Well my friend is cutting and highlighting my hair tonight so I had best dash - keep well girls.

    Speak soon.

    Sandra from the UK 

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  • Pegk
    Pegk Member Posts: 389
    edited September 2008

    Greeting September Sisters!

    I just realized that 3 years ago yesterday was my first chemo. I sat there with my first infusion thinking that New Orleans had "dodged the bullet" avoiding a direct hit from Katrina. I also felt safe and grateful for a comfortable and supportive place for dealing with a difficult situation.

    Of course that was when  I discovered that Lake Pontchartrain had breached the levees and drowned much of the city.

    Here it is 3 years later and I'm feeling fine and healthy but New Orleans could be facing a similar disaster from Gustav. I know from my visit to New Orleans 2 months ago that while the levees have been repaired, the fundamental problems with them haven't been fixed. 

    I'm praying for the citizens of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast that  they are spared from the worse effects from this hurricane.

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited September 2008

    _bump_ from third page! Hope everyone is well.

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited September 2008

    It is now September 19, 2008. Over three years ago, I sat in that chair and watched red fluids being pushed into my veins. Each of us has an individual story of that first day. And each of us has found a path to "normal." Sandra has new breasts. Mine are getting moisturizer since infections are hanging out in my dry nipple. Leanne is busy being a almost-single mom, while Peg has a new kitchen. A kitchen that was delayed by her treatment. Calico is spending time with her mother, and worrying about her daughter. Tina has become an advocate for other woman, while enjoying her new husband and worrying about her kids. It has been a long time since anyone posted on this thread. Maybe we are done? Maybe we are ready to move on? Maybe.

    You all know how to find me. Be well. It has been a blessing to know each and every one of you. 

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  • Calico
    Calico Member Posts: 1,108
    edited September 2008

    Susan,

    thanks for reporting in...don't go....we are not done...I am sorry your infection isn't cleared up. Is moisturizer enough? Doesn't seem like it to me though, what are you suppose to use, Vitamin E oil or such? How are your sister and dad? Mom and the rest? How are you dealing with the stress...I do sense sadness in your report, it is not just because we are all 'elsewhere'???

    You gave a nice recap there, it does seem like yesterday. I smell things lately and I think it is fear bringing back memories....not the good ones....

    I am just avoiding reminders....loving to read about each of you, just not happy to add my misery lol....

    My daughter is doing very well considering, still a little limp but has to go on Fosamax, she walks again but won't play any sports, jump or run.
    Mom had high blood pressure and had to leave early. She is in treatment.

    I have a PET on the 24th but won't find out until October and I had a DEXA as well, no results yet.

    Literally all bones hurt because I have scanxiety.....we all know the feeling.....

    Just went past 3 years with mastectomy. My life is not yet at "move on" intersection.....it seems to take turns and turns and turns.......

    I love to hear how everybody is doing......so hopefully by bumping up, we will write.

    I award you the official "best bumper" medal......without you we will disappear to page 20!!!!!

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  • Liezel
    Liezel Member Posts: 192
    edited September 2008

    Susan, please do not go!  Maybe some of our September sisters have been able to move on and forward, but I am also not there yet.  I still need to know that all of you are ok.  We have shared so much of each other's lives, I am not ready to let go of you.

    23 September was my first infusion.  I remember the fear and uncertainty, and also the relief when I met you all.  Life has been happening, which I guess is a blessing because while in treatment I felt that everything was on hold.  Last week, we have had to deal with another diagnosis which has been a lot harder on us.  You might remember that I have been having problems with my son.  Last week he was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome.  Even though he has only some aspects of it, it still is, at the end of the day, a High functioning type of Autism.  It has been very difficult to come to terms with it.  DH had a bit of a melt down this weekend, but it has brought us closer together and I am already trying to learn as much as I can and how we can help him.

    It has, in a way, also made my fear of a recurrence so much bigger.  I definitely can not afford it now!  I have to be there for him, not just now, but for the rest of his life.  I am supposed to have check-ups every 4 months still, but we have to do scans every 6 months to keep an eye on my lung nodules, so I have decided to strecth it.  1.5 months to go to the next scan, and already I am starting to get nervous.

    I have also been offered another position.  Working from home, but with a lot of international travelling!  So hopefully I'll be able to meet some of you soon...

    Calico, glad to hear your daughter doing well.  What a pity about mom.  Will keep her and you in my thoughts for your PET on Wednesday.  Let us know when you have results.

    Susan, how is your family doing?  You are also in my thoughts and prayers.

    I hope everyone else is well.  Has anyone heard from Maxine?

    Love to all and keep well!

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  • Calico
    Calico Member Posts: 1,108
    edited September 2008

    Liezel,

    so nice to hear from you too.

    I am so sorry about the dx of your son. I urge you to join a support group to confer with other parents and hopefully it helps you too, especially with your own health being of concern.

    Lung nodules are suppose to be benign after two years watch but we all know that the underlying fear lets us believe otherwise.

    We'll keep bumping and bumping until everybody has checked in again, okay?

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  • sholroyd
    sholroyd Member Posts: 288
    edited September 2008

    Hi all- catch up on you all.

    I would also like to hear from Maxine - I did PM her a while back but got no response? Does anyone have a phone contact number for Maxine?

    Sandra XX

    lots going on right now - nothing to worry about except mt son in afghanistan

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