Illinois ladies facing bc
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Hello, I am new here. My name is Tina. I am 42. I am from the Peoria area. I went for my regular mammogram on June 15, and on June 18 I was called back for a second screening, The radiologist read it immediately and sent me for an ultrasound, after that I had an immediate biopsy. On June 19, I was told that I was positive for an invasive carcinoma, IDC. This was all in my right breast. I elected to have a mastectomy, as the tissue removal for lumpectomy would have been extensive. I also elected to have a prophlyactic left mast. I had the surgery on July 17th. I had a 5 mm and 2.5 cm tumor as well as a 9.4 cm mass that they could not identify. I am Stage II, Grade 3, 0 nodes, er-/pr+, HER2+++. I started dose-dense C/A chemo on the 13 of August. My devoted honey has been a Godsend to me. He has been my rock and my cheerleader throughout. I still feel like I am missing something. I have yet to take advantage of any group meetings, as tht has never been my style. But I recognize that I am starting to get depressed and I need to talk to someone. Besides the physical changes, who do you talk to about all of the llife changes? I don't like to feel needy. But I have psychological needs that are not being met and I am unable to meet them on my own.
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Hi twodogs! I am sorry you are having such a rough time. I personally did not feel comfortable in a group support setting either. I was afraid I would feel "stuck" if I felt uncomfortable and couldn't leave the group if I wanted to. Rita knows of a reach out program in your area. At least I think it is near Peoria. She will let you know about it soon. It is one-on-one and someone who understands breast cancer and all the crap that goes with it connects with you. Rita or someone in the know will be stepping in soon. You have been through so much in such a short period of time....a few months ago you were oblivious to all this....so be patient with yourself. It will get MUCH better.
Susan
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MAMAQ That is the problem I am having now . i want a scan also. The Doc says the same thing. i did get my primary care Doc to get me one. I want to know
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Welcome twodogs. Sorry that you need us but this is a caring bunch of ladies here and as Susan said....Rita could provide lots of one-on-one help to you. Otherwise, just know that I think depression often comes with this disease process. It is definitely a life-altering, life changing event and usually is never suspected. Over and over again it seems, other types of illness can come and go in us and present little any if left-over problems, feelings, or fear. All innocence seems to be lost once we get a cancer diagnosis. It is not easy sometimes to make a come-back. I'm sure you have heard the term New Normal. Well, that is where most survivors find themselves.....trying to adjust and go on with life and ignore the cloud that won't totally go away.
Your husband sounds like a beautiful man, willing to do anything to help you win this struggle, and you deeply appreciate it but sometimes there are parts like the emotional turmoil we get caught up with that we will have to figure out for ourselves.
I am wishing you well and sending healing mental energies. Know that you can come here and un-burden yourself at any time. Un-like many who may share your life in some way.....everyone here as been there, done that and completely gets it. You are never alone.
Healing thoughts and prayers,
Hugs, Jackie
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Hello gals!
Isn't it strange how many of us have shoulder, hip, and back problems. Now I know we're getting older but this seems like a high percentage of us who are struggling with these issues. I haven't been online much as sitting at the computer seems to lock up my back. As long as I keep moving, I do pretty good. There has got to be a solution for this. I try to keep moving all day long because it hurts so much when I get up from sitting. Whine....whine....whine! LOL I do think it is better than when I first started with this chiro but I have very little patience and I seem to want it fixed NOW!!! LOL
Laura, just a word of caution on the progesterone cream. I used that, too, many years ago during the menopausal years and it's been suggested to me that it might have contributed to my PR+ but ER- cancer. It is a type of hormonal therapy just like any estrogen supplement so check it out good before using it.
Annette, hugs to you, honey. I am praying that these tests will provide the answers that you need and that the answers will be positive. You are due for some good luck and due for a period of less stress in your life. Hang in there and hopefully you will have your answers soon.
Susan, so glad to hear that you are enjoying your retirement but sorry to hear about the hip. There just always seems to be something anymore, doesn't there? I am really looking forward to walking with you again in the walk. I have missed not getting up north this year for any of the outings. We'll get caught up during the walk! It looks like I'm also going to get to meet Lisa, too. I can't wait!!!
Jo, I didn't have scans either after chemo. It doesn't bother me, though as I think I've had enough radiation put into my body.
Welcome to twodogs! Do you live right in Peoria or in one of the surrounding towns? I am in Blloomington...probably about an hour away. I go to Peoria to Susan G. Komen for my mammos and tests and my surgeon was from Peoria. I love the boat so find myself drifting that way every so often! LOL I would be glad to drive over that way and meet you for a coffee, coke, or beverage of your choice and "gab" for awhile if you'd like. You can send me a PM if you're interested and we'll see what we can set up. This journey involves so muxh more than the actual surgery and the treatments. Sometimes it's just good to vent about all the other changes that it also brings.
Well, computer time is up for now! It's time to walk down the lane and loosen up!
Hugs to all of you.
Rita
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Thanks, Jackie and Susan. I am looking forward to hearing from Rita. I have been trying the "fake it til ya make it" kind of therapy, but it isn't working so well!!
Sometimes I just want to scream. But I fear that the occasional screaming or stomping of the feet will make me seem somehow not as strong. And, I am not sure why it is important to me to always be strong! Yeah, definately have some issues to work through! I'll be back. There are lots of forums to lurk on this site! Jackie, my parents live near you in Radom. I have family all over that area!
Thank you,
Tina
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Tina, I went ahead and sent you a PM. To get the message, click on the personal message bar at the top of the page.
Rita
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Twodogs - This is a great place to talk about what you are going thru. Someone here always has input into what you are being faced with or just giving you a pep talk when you need one. It is also a great place to vent when no one else understands how you feel. These ladies all get it, when no one else seems to understand. I am almost done rads, 7 to go and am now starting to feel the fatigue. Slept for 2 hours this afternoon. More tests this week to check out nodules found on lung and thyroid on CT. Never had CT before so no one knows if they are new or been there a long time. Having an ultrasound of thyroid and bronchoscopy. Waiting for results is the worst part. Are you going to be doing the herceptin for a year? With HER2+ diagnosis that is truely a great drug with very few SE's to stop cancer from coming back. I finished taxol in May ,finishing rads now and have done herceptin every 3 weeks since March. You can get thru anything you have to. Just take it one day at a time. Hugs Annette
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Hi everyone
Twodogs: please know that that you are welcome with open arms. I will have my 2nd chemo TX on Tuesday and I, too feel still very new to this journey. And, yes, there are times when I feel like screaming. And there are many times when there are plenty of tears. Let them flow when you need to. Have yourself a "Pity Party" if you need to. We all understand. We've all done it. You will find your strength when you least expect it. It sounds like you have a very supportive husband. and that is a good thing. Lean on him when you need to.
Good thoughts to everyone waiting for tests and for treatment to be finished.
NavyMom
OMG! Forgot to tell you that Navyson and his wife came home this weekend and announced that there will be a "Navy baby" due in May!
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Ok for some strange reason I had a whole post and I pushed the submit button and who knows where my post is now.....gone, gone, gone.
Anyway I am not going to write the whole thing over because I don't think I could remember anyway. I have something I want to share with all of you. It is from another blog that I am on but I mainly just lurk there. On that blog they put in a lot of technical articles and to tell the truth my memory being what it is.....it is difficult for me to follow it all adequately.
At any rate....there was a discussion....once again about what may have caused some of the cancer we all have. Marj came up with a great perspective on it and I wanted to ask her permission to use her words here.....I think it is a really good fit and definitely very wise words. I wanted to put it in tonight.....so that all of the morning posters would get a chance to read it through.
you didn't cause that breast cancer.
There's a special section in the breast cancer bleachers and I think we
all end up sitting there at some point for a little while.
Let's see, there's a row for the women who had abortions, another one
for the gals who started birth control at young ages and stayed on it
into their 30's, a row for those foolish ones who didn't breast feed
until their kids turned 7, or had mastitis and couldn't, or just didn't,
and a row for the ones who partied late into the night and enjoyed their
youth, a row for the ones who just didn't think positive enough, or have
enough faith, or perhaps the "right" faith, or enjoyed way too much
barbecued beef, or hot dogs, or wore underwire bras, or skimpy hot pink
thongs instead of normal white granny underwear...
Yup. There's a huge stadium of us sitting here looking at an empty
field. We each pick a row to sit in and even change rows until the
absurdity of it all finally hits us.
I had a "chemo friend" in the infusion room when I was in treatment back
in 2000. She was seriously the straightest gal I have ever met. She
totally caught us off guard one day when she announced from her
naugahyde barcalounger, "Well (expletive)! I just should have had that
cocktail and slept with all those guys in college. Lotta good it did me
being so well behaved." It totally cracked us up to hear her say that.
Another gal responded saying, "Oh honey, didn't you know they call this
the nun's disease?"
I thought that pretty much put it all in perspective. ;-)
Hugs, MarjI know I still worry and think about this more than I would like.....and I still have at least one hot dog a week, along with a few other no-no's and I hope this will help. You know it is hard to keep your perspective or even get a decent one when your in the throes of a worried fear. It just tends to evaporate while all sorts of bedlam fill your head and your heart starts to ache just from the strain of the chaotic weariness. Hope this helps you and makes you feel a lot better like it did me.
Many, many hugs beautiful ladies.
Jackie
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I had pretty good day today.. No symptoms of decrease heart function except headaches, ar~~
Lisa- I hope you are doing well after surgery..
Wendyk- I love that picture~ which one is mine?? This summer had been pretty mild compare to last year.. I talked with my dh about the Herceptin and he said the same thing as you did, that I probably got enough Herceptin.. Yeah, I think so too, I read from other blog, in other country they only do Herceptin for 16 weeks?? So, my dh thinks I should tell my onc. I don't want anymore Herceptin because it's affecting the heart and it's my body.. Well, I guess he was bit upset about what's going on with my body which is totally understandable.. My headaches are comes and goes but most of time stays... ar~~ (btw, what's up with that rooster?? next time, catch it and cook it??
)Hope4cure- I can't wait to take out my expander... I am glad you are not much in pain.. did you choose the implants size or was recommended by ps?? My exchange will be on November but I have no idea what size I will be.. wonder...
Laura- I never been tested Thyroid.. Do I need to?? or it will help somehow?? BTW, I will be joining on 26th with my dh and kids.. can't wait~!
Annette- It doesn't matter it is cancer or not insurance should pay for every scan we need!! come on... Hang in there and my thoughts and prayers are with you..
Susan- thanks for the site.. it is very reputable.. wonder I should be part of the study..hmmm
Jo- I didn't get any scans after chemo beside muga scan for the Herceptin.. and sometimes make me wonder too... what if hiding somewhere??
Tina- welcome and you came to the right place at the right time~! OMG, I thought you read my mind.. The way you said it was exactly how I felt year ago.. It was happening so fast I couldn't even think straight and I felt so empty eventho my whole family was there for me... 'missing something' is right.. I didn't think the group meeting will help and I didn't want to talk to anyone.. but I still felt that I need to reach out to someone who will listen and been there and done that.. That's how I got here and this ladies helped me a lot, especially in mentally... If you need to scream, let it out... I cried when nobody was around me and I screamed with holding pillow in my face too.. I just wanted it out but didn't want anyone to see it.. And I was thinking the same thing, 'I have to be strong'... You will have ups and downs with this journey and we are here for you whenever you need us~!
Navymom- Congrats~~ for the BABY!!! how exciting~!
Jackie- I always enjoy reading your post and again what a great perspective..
Time just fly when you are sitting in front of computer and already 3am...
I am sending big hugs and good, strong, positive vibes for everybody~!~!
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Good morning BF's Elefsong you sure are up early. I hope you remain symptom free. Twodogs, We are so glad you found us. I consider my self lucky to be here. The women here have more knowledge than most of our Doctors. Its amazing. whenever you have a question or a problem? Just put it out here and someone will have some answers. Welcome. I have been through many months of complications and the Illinois ladies helped me through it. Love Buddy
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Morning All....Happy Labor Day! Looks to be a super nice one, weather-wise! 58 on my deck and hazy, but burning off quickly.
Tina....sorry you had to find us BUT...as you can see, Rita started this thread almost 2 yrs ago, at 4am...and now look at us! Almost 10,000 posts!!!! She will be a truly wonderful gal for you to chat with...and of course, come here anytime. Wherever you are in your tx, how ever you are feeling at any particular moment in time...we have been there and yes, we do know EXACTLY how you feel. Cry, scream, swear, pull your hair out (well - maybe not that!)...it's all so normal. And it does get better. Slowly. And you will find your "new normal". Come here when you need us, or just to say "hi"...someone is always around!
Navymom....CONGRATS! on the baby! Is this your first granchild?
Elfsong....still up at 3am??? Girl, you need some sleep! And you will get to meet so many of the girls on the walk! Take lots of pictures!!!!
Jackie....I absolutely loved that analogy about the bleachers and the empty stadium. That's how I feel and coujld never put it into words....we just keep thinking, and wondering about how we got here, and we look for somewhere to place the blame. I am betting that.....it just came. No one thing told those cancer cells to turn on...maybe a combo of lots of things, maybe it was that time I had the charcoaled steack...who the heck knows??? I know I don't like wasting precious time, wondering about all this....but we all do it. And I am with you....eat a few no-no's once in a while, have that cocktail - just be sensible. If we can't have a little fun in this life, what are we here for?????
Well....we were out most of the day but swung by this house I found on-line. It is gorgeous and a brick ranch on 1.5 acres - 3800 sq ft...and it is priced below market. On a pond!!! We figured there would be a catch - and we found it. The taxes, which we figured would be a tad high....over $12,000 in 2007. So......ya know...this house is looking better to us! All paid for and the taxes only (ONLY???????) $7,000 - and I see that our assessed value actually went down so the taxes should be a bit less next year. Paid in full mortgages...now, that's a "good thing".
We are "at home" today - and I have shrimp for the grill. Hmmm...let's see....grilled food (bad) and high in cholesterol (bad), maybe have a glass or 2 of wine (bad), chip and dip maybe (really bad)....oh what the heck! It's a holiday!!!!!! Enjoy everyone!!!!!
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Jackie....it sounds like you're going to have a perfectly nice peaceful day. I'm home too for most of it as Dave had to work for a part of the day. I hope we'll be able to get out and play a round of golf this afternoon when he gets home.
I hope everyone has a nice holiday. I always hate to see Labor Day arrive as it sigals the end of summer, which is my favorite season!
Elfsong, I am so excited that I'll be able to meet you and your family at the walk! Be prepared for a giant hug from me! That's so wonderful!
NavyMom...........a new grandchild! Wow! There's always room for a grandchild...whether it's the first or one of many! That's so exciting! YEA!!!! Do you have others already or will this be that first one?
Wow Wendy, I can't believe those taxes! That's making my house look even better, too. In fact, I just paid mine and I think I'll quit complaining about them!
Buddy, I'm so glad that you're feeling better now. Hugs.
Annette, the fatigue does hit at the end of the rads but you get over it pretty easily, too when they are done. I think you've done fantastic with them and you can get through a week or so of just feeling tired. My thoughts are still with you.
Everyone have a great day! I need to get up and moving so I don't stiffen up again. Right now I feel pretty good.
Rita
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Good morning everyone.....yes, a nice day with the sun out though I don't think it will be too hot. I will meander around and do whatever strikes my fancy. I have to try make an appt. with Sonja..".the Xocai chocolate lady " for tomorrow sometime and catch up for tomorrow will be a bit busy but that is ok. Life is interesting and it will slow down at some point I'm sure. Dh is working today...bummer. Gets off early though as they will close the store on the Sunday schedule so 6:00 is it.
Ah....yes the catch on houses....the newer they are, the higher the taxes for the most part. As well, it is based generally on sq. footage so in that sense, a little smaller is better than bigger. Details, details to consider. So, if we were doing it, we'd be looking for an older home, kept in good shape and updated periodically in a sparse neighborhood. Having said that.....which is hard to achieve...what you do is find a Realtor ( also not always easy ) who will follow directions from you. And you tell them...I'm in no hurry but sometime in the next three or four years.....here is what I'm looking for....and you give them your list. If they are decent....they will watch for anything ( Realtors get a hot sheet which is new listings ) that comes up and let you know it is out there....and if they are super good, that is all they will do. That way you can go look or not as you like and there is no pressure on you to do anything what-so-ever. In time, you make a friend of your Realtor and viola'.....they know exactly what you want and they don't push you but patiently wait. Well, at least that is how it works here.
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday. I think I am actually going to Sears as they have clothing on sale and I want to get some pj's for Heidi for her birthday.....they will be on sale...yipee.
Hope everything is feeling well.
Hugs, Jackie
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Always remember to forget the things that made you sad,
but never forget to remember the things that made you glad.
- Victor Borge
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Hi all,
Feelling pretty good here. I am actually shocked how well I feel after the surgery (Thursday PM). It is nothing like the one in Feb (bilateral MX). I am so relieved. Elf_song - I think you will be pleasantly surprised too when you do your surgery in November. It is a relief to get the hard expanders out. I am also able to sleep in my bed with no discomfort. I had to sleep in the recliner for 5 weeks after the MX. Much better!
Wendy - Sorry to hear about neighbor problems. That can be such a pain. We had issues with our business and a nasty neigbhbor. It was so bad we relocated our business. It was for the better - we found a wonderful place and we have been so happy ever since. I thought our taxes were bad downstate but wowza - I think I would definitely look at relocating! I cannot imagine paying that much a year. That is just ridiculous! Good luck on your search!
~ Jennifer
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Elf_song - To answer your question, the PS recommended the implant for me. I read some material on it but wasn't sure what would be best. I went with what they recommended. You do lose a little volume from the expander to the implant. There are other factors that will determine your implant size such as how well your skin and muscles expand, the size of your frame (small or large), the type of implant you want (saline or silicone), etc. I am a little smaller than I expected and I do have a small wrinkle on the "bad" side. The wrinkle was there from the beginning (right after the MX surgery). I was told it had to do with the "pocket" of skin they prepared for the expander/implant. I am not sure if there is much they can do to fix it. It isn't too bad and it is in an inconspicuous spot. I ended up with a 550cc implant. Hope this helps.
~ Jennifer
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Good afternoon, ladies, I hope you are heaving great holiday~!~!
Rita- I know~~ I can't wait... I told my dh I don't want any b-day gift but I want him to do something with me to support me and rest of the girls and he said of course... I just can't wait till that day to meet you and rest of the gang~!..^^
Hope4cure- I had left mx and my right side is fine but my ps gonna put implant on my right to make it fuller.. I don't want to have implant smaller than what my actual size was... so.. I guess I gotta talk to my ps before surgery...
Buddy- I am glad you are feeling much better.. hope you are enjoying the day~!~!
Wendyk- I will take lots of pictures with the girls.. cant' wait~!
Enjoy the nice weather and have lots of good food too~!
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Hi girls - Checking in!
elf - I am glad you will be joining us at the walk! I personally think everyone who has had cancer should be tested. JMO Can you stop by on Wednesday night at the DINNER BUNCH?
Hope you're all having a nice weekend!
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DINNER BUNCH - WEDNESDAY AT 6 - Pompaii Rest - Schaumburg
HOPE SOME THE NEW GIRLS WILL JOIN US! You'll know who we are - we're always the chattiest bunch in the place! lol
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Has anyone heard from Karin or Sharon? Sharon's been absent longer... I'm hoping she's doing well. Karin just might be extra busy? Not sure though...
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The wedding was so wonderful! My daughter looked so pretty (bridesmaid) and my sil is feeling better. I have to lay low on that but he is on meds that have placed him into remission and hope he stays there. Hot topic at the wedding????? Health care reform. So many people are so worried about health/insurance.
Rita, a woman from ITRA is coming to see me on Wednesday. That would be Illinois Teacher's Retirement Association. She is coming to my house and she seemed a bit odd on the phone. I asked why she would come and said to tell me about my benefits. Are you aware of such a thing? I wonder if she is trying to sell me something (I sound like my parents).
Jennifer, so happy you are feeling well.
Jackie, that was so good to read about the stadium. I am right up there in the row with Wendy! I worry I brought it on myself. I blamed HRT for the longest time and now I read that HRT does not cause cancer. I was a complete breast feeding failure (my daughter is a pro) and I love my milk and my wine. I know, it is and odd combination. I quit smoking 27 years ago and I did so because I was ashamed that my DH and children would know I died of lung cancer because I was a smoker. Likewise, with BC, I would give it up if I had a clear notion what caused it. So thanks for that stadium piece. I think what really upsets me is that there are so many contradictions. HRT was good, then it was bad and now it is coming back as maybe a good! I think we know so little.
Have a good week!
Susan
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Hi and WELCOME Two Dogs... You came to the right spot and very sorry for the reason why you are here!!!I I know how you are feeling as all here will!!I I am goin on three months post chemo!Had a triple negative cancer and grade 3. IT is all a jounrey and really know how emotionally you are feeling.. so up and down, mixed with anger and confusion and Why me?? Just know there is nothing we don;t hear here or not understand!!! Just try to stay in the moment when things get overhweliming. Select a good support system with safe ,loving and accepting people. Your hubby being a great one to have. I did too! I also have three senior golden retrievers.. who slept on my feet and at times on my head if I let them!!!Please know here for any questions at all!!!
Wendy ...My hair is soooo thick , so thick it will never even spike with a hair glue. I had thick hair prior to my diagnosis and people are wanting this short thick mop!!! Have no idea the style i will go to, it depends on how the texture goes and if it goes curly or straight? I look better in a shorter style, but i always try for more!!!lolol..
Lisamed.. YOU did good on the good fat removal and it is all distributed as it should!!!! You need to rest and heal your tummy and baby yourself for a few days for sure!!
Laura... Thanks for all the good info you share always. That iodine test sounds great. I am goin to wait as i have a gal I go to that does those levels and all endcorine testing by a diagnostic test and just want to chill the testing until i am at least over the 4 mos mark. Been doin some good verggie juices and excercising etc.
The dinner time for me is so hard,as where i live and with the commuter traffiic, it would be a good 2 hour drive!!! Laura... sometime we need to go downtown and Buddy and i could bothcome even if we take a train down. BTW... before the race Laura, want to be sure I have your cell number and you have mine so we can find each other and your team!!! Do husbands go?? My DH would want to go and I would think it is all too crazy with us all hugging and screaming!!!!!
FOR ALL else i may have forgotton here.. be well, be strong and be in touch here.
Hugs and Healthy Wishes for those who are in TX or goin thru tests!!!!
Donna
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NavyMom - Congrats! How exciting for you!
Tina - Welcome... sorry that you meet the eligibility requirements to join us, but these girls are great! We'll help you through this.
Annette - You are almost a rad grad! Best wishes with your tests.
Lisa - Hope you're doing okay...
Jackie - My "row" would be...NOT having had children put me a higher risk category.
Rita - Thanks...I will be having many conversations with my new Dr about the Progest cream, etc. I am being very careful.
Donna - Of course hubbies are welcome to join the walk...mine will be there along with a few others. Rita's bf, Dave, possibly Susan's husband and others. My dh actually actually looks forward to it each year. His mom died from bc. We wear buttons with her photo on them. I think it helps him deal with my dx...knowing he's participating along with thousands of others. My nieces and mom walk too... it makes them feel like they're doing something to help our cause. It's so easy to feel helpless when a loved one is diagnosed.And yes, sure... we can meet sometime - anywhere that works is okay with me! What train line would you and Buddy be using?
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If you girls really want to feel good about your taxes...mine are $15,500 per year! Ouchy, wow, wow...
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I'm so excited - so far we have 20 team members for the walk! I'm sure more will be signing up too!
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Donna, you bring that hubby of yours to the walk with you! Dave loves walking in the walks and feels like he is doing something to help our cause. Sometimes they just need to feel "needed"! I look forward to meeting you!
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The best portion of a good man's life is in his little nameless,
unremembered acts of kindness and of love.
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Good morning. I just got home from radiation and received some good news on the answering machine. The PET scan my oncologist refused me, My Primary care Doc got approved in a matter of a few hours. I am very nervous to have it done. But I really need to know one way or the other. Also my folks are coming up to visit from Paducah. I cant wait to see them. I'm having a great day. Oh yea, and my wbc are going back up. Love Buddy
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Budder - Everything is crossed your PET Scan is spotless! Have fun with your folks...
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Yahooooooo! I am doing the walk afterall. I had double-booked us for a Wisconsin theater trip. Just a goof on my part. I was able to change the tickets and the hotel to another perfomance in October. So DH and I will be on the scene on May 26!
We live about 25-35 minutes directly North of the city and would love for anyone from the team to come back for a brunch. We will have prepared foods (quiches), fruit, juices and coffee for any one to enjoy after the race/walk. Let me know if this works for you. I know for some this is out of the way in terms of a final destination, but we would love for you to stop if it works for you!
Take care,
Susan
Buddy: It will all be good!
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Laura Thanks for being happy for me. It means a lot
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Evening all! Or almost evening.....beautiful out, isn't it? Took the Z out this afternoon and cruised a bit...slight changing of the leaves out here along the Fox River...should be really pretty in 3 weeks or so...I will post some pix.
Buddy....(can I still call you Lefty? I loved that name....)...I am sooo happy you are going to have your scan. Whew!!! And...lucky you to have a visit with Mom and Dad...I can't do that anymore so you enjoy, BIG time!!! Lots of hugs to you! Let us know soonest how your PET turns out, OK?
Jackie....well, I do have a realtor. In fact, I've had him around for a while now. He always listens to what I want and has learned never to give an opinion re: houses as he knows he will be wrong, wrong, wrong. He's pretty nice, and a good kisser. Ha! Gotcha!!!!! DH is a realtor on the side!!! He hasn't done really anything since we've moved out here except for friends/relatives. Was just too busy with his Mom and Dad and then his doctorate. It's nice to to have that license if/when we move tho....saves us on the commission, and also generates money on the other end. As for now...since we want acreage and the taxes are so high here, we are just going to sit here for now, but keep our eyes and ears open. You never know....
Susan....will your hip hold up for the walk? Hope so....maybe you should check with the PT to see how far you should be walking.
Looking forward to tomorrow night...hopefully a good many of us can meet! Til then......
Hugs and smiles!!!!
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- 53 Australians and New Zealanders Affected by Breast Cancer
- 208 Black Women or Men With Breast Cancer
- 684 Canadians Affected by Breast Cancer
- 1.5K Caring for Someone with Breast cancer
- 455 Caring for Someone with Stage IV or Mets
- 260 High Risk of Recurrence or Second Breast Cancer
- 22 International, Non-English Speakers With Breast Cancer
- 16 Latinas/Hispanics With Breast Cancer
- 189 LGBTQA+ With Breast Cancer
- 152 May Their Memory Live On
- 85 Member Matchup & Virtual Support Meetups
- 375 Members by Location
- 291 Older Than 60 Years Old With Breast Cancer
- 177 Singles With Breast Cancer
- 869 Young With Breast Cancer
- 50.4K Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis
- 204 Breast Cancer with Another Diagnosis or Comorbidity
- 4K DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
- 79 DCIS plus HER2-positive Microinvasion
- 529 Genetic Testing
- 2.2K HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer
- 1.5K IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer)
- 3.4K IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)
- 1.5K ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)
- 999 Just Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastasis
- 652 LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)
- 193 Less Common Types of Breast Cancer
- 252 Male Breast Cancer
- 86 Mixed Type Breast Cancer
- 3.1K Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned
- 189 Palliative Therapy/Hospice Care
- 488 Second or Third Breast Cancer
- 1.2K Stage I Breast Cancer
- 313 Stage II Breast Cancer
- 3.8K Stage III Breast Cancer
- 2.5K Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- 13.1K Day-to-Day Matters
- 132 All things COVID-19 or coronavirus
- 87 BCO Free-Cycle: Give or Trade Items Related to Breast Cancer
- 5.9K Clinical Trials, Research News, Podcasts, and Study Results
- 86 Coping with Holidays, Special Days and Anniversaries
- 828 Employment, Insurance, and Other Financial Issues
- 101 Family and Family Planning Matters
- Family Issues for Those Who Have Breast Cancer
- 26 Furry friends
- 1.8K Humor and Games
- 1.6K Mental Health: Because Cancer Doesn't Just Affect Your Breasts
- 706 Recipe Swap for Healthy Living
- 704 Recommend Your Resources
- 171 Sex & Relationship Matters
- 9 The Political Corner
- 874 Working on Your Fitness
- 4.5K Moving On & Finding Inspiration After Breast Cancer
- 394 Bonded by Breast Cancer
- 3.1K Life After Breast Cancer
- 806 Prayers and Spiritual Support
- 285 Who or What Inspires You?
- 28.7K Not Diagnosed But Concerned
- 1K Benign Breast Conditions
- 2.3K High Risk for Breast Cancer
- 18K Not Diagnosed But Worried
- 7.4K Waiting for Test Results
- 603 Site News and Announcements
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- 39 Mod Announcements, Breastcancer.org News, Blog Entries, Podcasts
- 4 Survey, Interview and Participant Requests: Need your Help!
- 61.9K Tests, Treatments & Side Effects
- 586 Alternative Medicine
- 255 Bone Health and Bone Loss
- 11.4K Breast Reconstruction
- 7.9K Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After
- 2.7K Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment
- 775 Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
- 7.8K Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After
- 50 Immunotherapy - Before, During, and After
- 7.4K Just Diagnosed
- 1.4K Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy
- 5.2K Lymphedema
- 3.6K Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment
- 591 Pain
- 3.9K Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After
- 8.4K Surgery - Before, During, and After
- 109 Welcome to Breastcancer.org
- 98 Acknowledging and honoring our Community
- 11 Info & Resources for New Patients & Members From the Team