Starting chemo Dec 2007

Warm fuzzies back at you ladies!  It has in fact been a year to remember, but to be placed in the past as we have so much to look forward to in the coming years of health for all.  The year has been one of new learning curves, leaning on people I may never meet in person but who I hold close at heart and in mind, and getting through the ups and downs of seeing with glee each one make it through to start moving on to a better place. 

All but one.  For me the loss of Joy brings a realization that any one of us could have been in her situation and while I am thankful most of weren't, I remain saddened by the loss of this dear friend, we met and cheered, supported and in the end, cried with.  Her family continues in my prayers and does she.  Our loss is deep even though we never shared a personal {{hug}} from this woman we call friend.

To that I'll add my hopes and dreams that not one of us will ever find reason to come and research these boards for ourselves or someone we know again.  While I know that is a long shot, it is what my prayer will be for the new year.  That we all stay healthy and learn to move on with a renewed look on life!  A good outlook for each!

Thanks for always being there through this last 13 months ladies.  You're more to me than I can put in words.  Peace be with each of you in your lives.

Ladies,

I too have been reflecting on the past year. Sometimes I'll be doing something as simple as bringing in the groceries and I remember how, at this time last year I walked with much more care and didn't carry as much weight in my arms. I am so lucky to be doing so well, and I feel truly grateful.

My body feels that I have truly come full circle as I started my period yesterday (blah!). My last one was January 13th, so I really thought they were gone for good. Well, apparently not yet. But it is a sign that the chemo must really be out of my system and my body is getting back to normal, so I won't complain.

Hope everyone is doing well as the year ends. Prayers for Joy and other people we've known who have passed on. May 2009 be a blessed year.

Hugs,

Sally 

Wow, Kate!  That's a long time.  Does he normally travel away that long? I can't imagine dh being gone that long...so sorry!  And yes, this is the winter of all winters from the feels of it, it will be a long for you  

{[Sal}}, the ONLY thing I can be thankful for is that.  A lack of menses! Man, I do NOT miss those in one little iota! Whew!  Can't imagine getting them back.  Although I had 2 scares being on this arimidex and thinking I was starting.  Heavy spotting at 3 and 9 months out!  UGH!  You must be one os those young ones to be getting it back.  Mine used to be so heavy 7-10 days every 18-21, that I thought surely I'd be one to get them back! Dec 5 of 08 was one year, YEAH!!!!

Hello ladies .. hope everyone's year has started out well and can say that it better damn well be a good year for all of us, we deserve it after last year.!!! 

I got the results back from the BRCA testing and am negative so that is good. I was pleased with that, definately ready to deal if if would have been positive of course.  I now will move on to have my ovaries removed as at my age I don't need them anymore and dr feels better course of action and then Arimidex,  Anyone have advice on that???  I also finally can get my port out.. yay.. herceptin is all done.  Feels wierd but I am happy about no more infusions for sure. I am seriously considering having my right breast removed 'just because' ... hair is growing although still not as fast as I would like. I just cannot understand what takes the front so long to get to a decent length but the back can turn into a mullet look in a few weeks LOL  

Well hope everyone is doing well.  Kelly hope you are starting finding peace, your mom is looking down on you and smiling that's for sure.   

Hey big yea... for Kim..oooh I hated that port.  I only had a lumpectomy so I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. I'm scared but will go all the way if a next time comes my way. What can I say...I didn't know at the time so I couldn't make a real decision. Big hugs my friends, Love Suz

Hi all!  Well, I finally added a picture!  I've been playing around with facebook a bit and just figured out how to do the picture thing!  Better late than never right!  Hope all of you a doing well!!

I really just started getting into it!  I found a group that's into Twilight just as much as me and they are fun to talk to!  Are you over there too?  Name please!!  LOL

My heart is tugging for you ladies that are worrying about upcoming or past mammograms. If it's any consolation, the fear would still be there if you'd had bilateral mastectomies... it's just the nature of the beast... it's no surprise that recurrance is our worst nightmare. When I asked my onc about having mammos, since I' had bilateral mast., he said "Well, the good news is you'll never have to have another mammogram because the breast tissue was totally removed. So if the cancer was to come back, it'll be in a totally new place." I think that was supposed to be encouraging    We did everything the doctors told us to do, so hopefully our bodies are on the right paths.

I too, have enjoyed getting to know you ladies better on Facebook. It's nice to have such a mix of friends-- school friends, work friends, BC friends, family, etc.-- to keep in touch with.

Loriann, love the picture of you... your picture on Facebook is of Edward, isn't it? He he he.
 I think if I could choose, I'd be a Jasper woman:-)

Love to you all,

Sally 

Awwwwwwww {{{{SUZ}}}}  that sux to have to wait.  How did they determine you needed the second one without reading the first.  I guess in that situation, I'd be a little miffed. Does your bs get copies of the report?  Perhaps calling his/her office would at the least get an all  clear answer quciker, or if not, then you can hear that and get on with the next step.  

What do you mean by 'more than last time?'

Oh, that is different. Here (at least for me) once the mammo showed concerned I was sent to the breast surgeon who did the U/S and then followed through with the bx at that same appt guided with the U/S.  well, hon, hope and pray it's just an area they are seeing that's normal breast, and nothing more. I know easy to say, but try to stay busy and keep you mind positive, K?  We'll keep the prayers, good thoughts and B9 chant going from down here for you   SUX all the while waiting for you though   wrap some of these {{{hugs}}} around you as needed till you get word all is okay, k?

Awwwww SUZ   So wishiwere there to wait along with you.  I remember a year ago March going in after only a month out of chemo b/c of a lump, my pcp,and I felt and the techs all did.  So when they the mammo and decided to do an U/S I broke down in front the ladies, tearing up and all, I was certain it was already back!  Thankfully the BS said the radio doc said it was only a ridge.  I hope that's all they are seeing for you too dear.  Can you feel anything they are seeing?

Shoot, doesn's sound normal, No, but then, I've never had discharge from the nipple maybe it's normal for some?  Are you still having a period?  have to get to work but we'll talk tonight when I get home if you're around sweetie....

Jeepers Kim, I've been on 6mos onco visits since may.  Saw him in nov and again next may.  strange how they are all different in follow up.

{{Suz}} thought about you at work today..hope you are hanging there okay friend.