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  • EngTchr
    EngTchr Member Posts: 184
    edited November 2009

    How's everybody doing? 

     I had rads # 18/32 today and now get four days off!  Have a happy Thanksgiving!

    Becky

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2009

    BECKY - WOOHOO!   You go girl - more than 1/2 way done!

    Hi Everybody!  We'll start talking about a date and place for January soon so get those thinking caps on!

    HUGS, Dawn

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited December 2009

    Happy Hanukkah.  Merry Christmas.    I met 3 of my chemo buddies at Tyson's Galleria, Wildfire restaurant on Sunday.   The apple pie dessert was HUGE and heavenly.   Then I found a bathrobe (which I desperately needed) at 60% off.   

    2 weeks till Christmas and I should get to the mall again...   If only the doctor would write a Rx for "retail therapy"....       Hugs and Blessings for all.

    Nancy 

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  • BrandonMom
    BrandonMom Member Posts: 412
    edited December 2009

    Sharon, I ended up going to Hopkins. A little drive, but I found it worth it.

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  • bethr
    bethr Member Posts: 259
    edited December 2009

    Hi all,

    Just wanted to wish you all Merry Christmas!,  Happy Hanukkah!, or Happy whatever!!!  and a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    I hope to be able to join you all in January and am sorry I couldn't make the last one.

    Just to emphasize Nancy's lunch at the Wildfire..  I had lunch there a couple of weeks ago and it was FANTASTIC!!!

    Take good care all..

    Beth

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  • EngTchr
    EngTchr Member Posts: 184
    edited December 2009

    Can you believe all this snow?  Wow!

    Becky

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited December 2009

    14 inches here at noon, Saturday.   

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2009

    Merry Christmas to my No VA girls!  Hope you have a safe and Happy Holiday!  Value your time with you families as those are priceless memories.  I'll check in with you in a week or so and we'll start planning our January luncheon.  HUGS to all, Dawn

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited December 2009

    Happy New Year everyone.  I hope this link works:

     http://web.icq.com/friendship/swf/0,,16961_rs,00.swf 

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  • EngTchr
    EngTchr Member Posts: 184
    edited December 2009

    The link worked for me, Nancy.  It was cute!

    Happy new year to all and looking forward to a January get together.

    Becky

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2009

    HAPPY NEW YEAR=O)!!

    I'm saying ADIOS to 2009 - hope to never see another year like this one!!!

    Let's try for our luncheon on Sunday January 24th, we'll talk more about the location next week.

     HUGS to all for a great New Year, Dawn

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  • Twiceasnice
    Twiceasnice Member Posts: 117
    edited January 2010

    Hi Monique

    I live in Arlington, am 41 and self employed. Just had my first chemo on 12/31/09.  I had a lumpectomy and will face more surgery later.  I'd be happy to connect--

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  • Twiceasnice
    Twiceasnice Member Posts: 117
    edited January 2010

    Hi Monique

    I live in Arlington, am 41 and self employed. Just had my first chemo on 12/31/09.  I had a lumpectomy and will face more surgery later.  I'd be happy to connect--

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2010

    JENMOIRE - It's actually me who has been coordinating the luncheons, we'd love to have you.  Looking forward to seeing you!!

    LADIES - Start thinking about our location, I know there is a PFChangs in the same center as RioGrande and also a Coastal Flats, how does either of those sound???

    Let me hear your input.  HUGS, Dawn

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  • apfuentes
    apfuentes Member Posts: 95
    edited January 2010

    Hi Ladies - Been out of touch because I'm trying to stop thinking about breast cancer 24-7!  I still think about it daily, but not how I use to. 

    I unfortunately (well not really when you see why) can't make it to the lunch this month.  I am joining my husband on his all-expense paid, all-inclusive company trip to Cancun for a few days!  W00t w00t!  I want to get AWAY from these frigid cold temperatures and lay out on the beach and sunbathe and drink cocktails!  Hopefully the NEXT month I will be able to join you all.  I can't wait to hear everyone's updates and see how everyone looks!  Be sure to send out pictures again after the January lunch. 

     I wish you all much better health and happiness in 2010!  I will be walking in the Avon walk in May...anyone else going to be there??

     Hugs,

    Angela

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  • EngTchr
    EngTchr Member Posts: 184
    edited January 2010

    Welcome, jenmoire!  There are lots of really nice women in this area.  I've been to two lunches so far and have enjoyed them quite a bit.  Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make the one on the 24th.  My daughter and I are going to the Center for the Arts at George Mason U. to see the "Band of the Irish Guards and the Pipes and Drums of the Royal Regiment of Scotland."  They come every year and every year I think about going and never do, and this year I decided to Just do it!  I'm feeling that way a lot more about life now.  Cancun sure sounds good to me, Angela.  Have a great time!

    Becky

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited January 2010

    I do not think I can make it Jan 24, but I wish everyone a super duper New Year and peace and health and blessings,   Nancy

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2010

    Good Morninig Ladies - Maybe we should skip to February so that more can make it.  I hate to not be able to see you Angela, Becky and Nancy.  Are you guys around in February?  HUGS, Dawn

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  • 1vamom
    1vamom Member Posts: 167
    edited January 2010

    Hi all,

    I am just starting this journey, would like to know if anyone has been treated at va hosp center in Arlington?  I have been diagnosed with IDC, have seen the surgeon and radiologist, meet with Doctor to discuss chemo today.  I would love to hear anything anyone knows about this facility.  Seems like everyone has a lot of experience, and all with whom I've spoken have been very helpful and seemed to care about my situation.  Any particularly good doctors, any bad ones?

    Thanks for any info you have.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2010

    1VAMOM - I wasn't treated there as I have Kaiser insurance but I did go there for an "outside" opinion and saw both a surgeon and oncologist who my friend had used from there.  I'd be happy to talk to you, if you'd like to chat, PM me and I'll send you my phone number.  Let me know, all the best.  HUGS, Dawn

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited January 2010

    Don't cancel January on my account. Actually the 24th is my birthday, so it is a family day.   Not that I do not consider each of you my adopted sisters...   

    All my treatments and surgery were at Georgetown University Hospital, on which I can comment as a 5 star facility, except for traffic and parking, although there is a valet service.    

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited January 2010

    I just found this link if anyone wants to participate:  NOT an advertisement:

    http://www.athenascup.org/ 

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  • BRCA-BRAT
    BRCA-BRAT Member Posts: 89
    edited January 2010

    Hello to all.  I am new here to this forum and also to NOVA.  I would love to go to lunch when you choose a date and also speak to anyone who can help me decide between implants and DIEP.  For background:  Diagnosed with ovarian cancer June 19 (following hysterectomy week before).  Came to NOVA 4 days later to meet gyn-oncol and he did surgery next day (was in the process of moving here).  Been here ever since.  Finished chemo November and ready for PBM in next couple of months (as soon as I choose reconstruction method).

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  • didle20Diane
    didle20Diane Member Posts: 404
    edited January 2010

    Hi Nova gals!  Happy New Year to you all.

    I have an email list outside of bc.org if anyone would like to be included.  Please PM me your email address and name and I will get you added!

    I am having my exchange surgery (I hope) this Monday.....One of my TE's failed and I am either going straight to implants or getting another TE put in and still have my exchange 2/19.  My last fill was last week so I am nervous about going straight to implant so quickly.

    Welcome to our newbies.....sorry you had to join this club but know that there are wonderful women on these boards to get you through your treatments.

    hugs

    Diane

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  • sirenator
    sirenator Member Posts: 26
    edited January 2010

    Hi Girlies!

    I'm so excited to see some NOVA-ers on this site!  To "didle20Diane" (Diane) I tried to PM you but wasn't able (probably my error - I'm a newbie).  Would love to organize a get-together ... gosh I have been needing this...

    GiGi

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  • sirenator
    sirenator Member Posts: 26
    edited January 2010

    Hi There

     Is there any way you can be seen at John's Hopkins Breast Center?  I highly recommend Dr. Theodore Tsengaris (breast surgeon) and Dr. Antonio Wolff (oncologist) and Dr. Asrari (radiation oncology).  All these people do is breast cancer. Its incredible, best decision I ever made in my life. Chemo is like a prescription & can be done anywhere, but radiation ususally is best to be done where you are receiving treatment since it is much more specific.  I was going to go with a reputable surgeon and group in NOVA / DC area, but I am SO glad I went with Hopkins. PM me if you want specific info. Its your life.... make sure you feel 100% confident about the health professionals you choose!!  - Regina

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  • didle20Diane
    didle20Diane Member Posts: 404
    edited January 2010

    Regina, I just sent you a PM with my email address!  If you click on my name it should give you the option to send a message to me!

    Hugs

    Diane

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  • didle20Diane
    didle20Diane Member Posts: 404
    edited January 2010

    Here is who I have on the outside email list....

    Nadine
    Becky (EngTchr)
    Christina
    Nancy (leftAKANancy)
    Bonnie
    Maureen (marueen5)
    Dawn (DenrulzBC)
    Julie (not on bc.org)
    Lucia (not on bc.org)
    Angela (apfuentes)
    Anna (AnnaM)
    Beth (Bethr)
    Katsy (katsy)
    Lara (not on bc.org) (She is newly DX UGH what is in the water???)

    I know I have navygirl above but my chemo brain isn't remembering her "real" name LOL.  Help!

    I do not have on the email list:

    jenmoire
    1vamom
    BRAC-BRAT
    Regina (sirenator )

    Give me a few days to hear back from the 4 above and I will send out the compiled list.  I think Dawn is still working on a day in Feb for the get together.

    Happy Sunday everyone!

    Hugs

    Diane

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2010

    OK NOVA ladies - Let's shoot for Sundy February 28th, for our next get together.  Somewhere in Fairfax again, near the Fair Oaks Mall seems to be a central locatin for everyone.  PF Changs or Coastal Flats - any votes from you guys.  I'll check back in to see what ya'all think.

    HUGS, Dawn

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  • BrandonMom
    BrandonMom Member Posts: 412
    edited January 2010

    I'd add my support to Johns Hopkins. I had my mastectomy, and will have my reconstruction there.  They have always been wonderful.  I had a different breast surgeon, but I think the whole staff is incredible.

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