Anyone starting chemo in Aug. 08?

Well girls my Gram passed away this morning around 5:30 am.............It was hard telling the kids and trying to deal with my own emotions but I think I did ok....I just keep telling myself she is in a better place and in no pain........I told her to tell my friend Bette "hi" for me and give her a big hug and Gram said she would!!!!!! Corinne I am glad you got to drive!!!!! Deen you are going to be a WONDERFUL Grandma!!!!! Loves to all........................

Hello everyone,

Oh Alibug: I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandma.  My prayers to you and your family. Yes she's w/our beloved Bette now, keeping company. We're hear for you!

Met with the RAD Dr. and he was very detailed.  Oh I just love it when they say my case is "complicated & challenging"...lucky me! I may have to hold on RADS (Which will be like 14 weeks to both sides) pending on UCLA PARP trial.  Dr. did question me about wierd lump near my scar on rt. brst.  Now I'm worried.. He thinks it may be scar tissue and I pray it is..He was nice to say he'll check it in a few weeks to put me at ease...Hello.. I don't need any more drama!!

The good news is..UCLA is offering the PARP trial at many sites in CA.  I thought I'd have to drive 60 miles but there is a clinic right up my street. They're still working on study and it's about time for me to start chemo. Ready to start this.

Deen: My plan is to eat healthy AND lose some weight.  I ordered the "Health Master" from Montell Williams (very similary to Vitamix but cheaper).  I plan to really incorporate raw veggies and fruits for me & the family.  I also started to do some squats.  I bet you're excited about being a grandma! Yes, you will be a great one.

Deana: I hope your son is feeling better. You are right. Having gone through bc has only made you stronger.  I think of why my journey has gone this way and I believe there is a GOOD REASON..maybe to be part of PARP and become a stronger and better woman.

Love you all!

Jeannine

Ali, hugs girl. I know sometimes life can be tough.

I am reading a very good book. As a matter of fact here is an interesting story about it. About 2 months ago I decided that I would write a book and title it "In God's Waiting Room." Before I began, I checked to see if anyone had used that title before. Lo and behold, someone wrote a small book with that title. A preacher by the name of Dr. Lehman Strauss. So...I thought I better buy the book and see what it says. It has been sooooooooooooo helpful. Even though I know most of this book, I am seeing things in a slightly strengthened way. Hey, that is how God's Word is.  I bought my copy on half.com for I think around 3 bucks. I think all of us would find it comforting and encouraging.

To all my BC sisters, I love you

Sounds like everyone is off to a great and positive New Year 2010!  I'm so happy for everyone.  I'm trying to be healthier too & have joined (mostly lurking still) Deanna's "Natural Girls" thread.  I really like the idea of incorporating healthy raw fruits and vegetables into my diet.  I'm also on my way tonight to pick up the book "Anti-Cancer, A New Way of Life" by David Servan-Schreiber.  Deanna is going to attend a discussion given by him at UCLA.  Please let us know the good things that you learn.  You are such a positive example and I want to thank you for being there for me!

Hope everyone is staying warm!  Have a great week!

Deen

Hey like have an awesome birthday Jeannine! Thinking of you and know you'll have a great time. what a great theme, too!

I have a wedding tomorrow of a friend. But will be celebrating for you ,too!

Love & hugs,

Gail 

Hi everyone!

  Finally a day that is going to be warm and sunny!!!  I will have to find some time to go to the park today.  Hope everyone has a great week!

Deen

Hi everyone, I know I have not been around lately, Finally got my new computer up without viruses up so I am back online. There has not been too much posted here lately...so I will try to be more diligent. I have been able to call a couple of you and am happy to have some phone numbers to check up on you. If anyone would be so kind to pm me I would gladly call you and give you a boost of encouragement.

Well, I had my echo today and I am just about in the neratinib trial. I will find out tomorrow when I start. I hope you are all well, Jeannine: Are you any closer to the PARP trial? Lisa, Are you finished with your new girls? I am going for revisions in March if I am feeling well on the trial.  Things are really getting back to a normal setting. Feeling much better since surgery.

I love you all and look forward to hearing from all my bc sisters!!

Corinne

Hi everyone, I know I have not been around lately, Finally got my new computer up without viruses up so I am back online. There has not been too much posted here lately...so I will try to be more diligent. I have been able to call a couple of you and am happy to have some phone numbers to check up on you. If anyone would be so kind to pm me I would gladly call you and give you a boost of encouragement.

Well, I had my echo today and I am just about in the neratinib trial. I will find out tomorrow when I start. I hope you are all well, Jeannine: Are you any closer to the PARP trial? Lisa, Are you finished with your new girls? I am going for revisions in March if I am feeling well on the trial.  Things are really getting back to a normal setting. Feeling much better since surgery.

I love you all and look forward to hearing from all my bc sisters!!

Corinne

What a day!! I was thrown off my horse for the first time today. I thought....am I okay?? Will I be able to start the clinical trial even with a broken bone. I got up, even though my tailbone is quite sore, and got back on to ride. He is not getting away with this was my mentality. Anyhow, tomorrow is a new day and I plan on riding!!! The moral of the story is keep on pressing on dear sisters!!!

Hey there everyone!

I've been soo soo busy battling the insurance companies (& budget cuts at work) but I FINALLY got approved for the PARP trial.  I had to file a grievance with my ins. and I won. It's been so darn stressful. Now I've got to have my CT scan (next week) and IF there is residual bc I qualify.  If not, then it's probably RADS and another chemo for me. I was so frazzled because I hadn't received approval and the deadline for consent was this Wed. I really had to put all of my faith and trust in the Lord and boy did he come through.  UCLA really has been a blessing and really assisted me but it took a lot of perserverance on my end. Even the onc. nurse said I should get into the trial after all the hurdles I've jumped!

I'm sorry to hear you fell off your horse and broke your collerbone Corrine. I hope you're feeling better. How's your trial going?

I guess everyone is busy too.  Going to Vegas tomorrow with the family. Need to get outta town. I'm feeling well. Still sore by my incision and no swelling Amen.

I'll post soon.  (Oh BTW, My B-day party was awesome). It was a great turn out. I had too many applemartinis though.

Miss you all!

Jeannine

Hello girls..........Sorry I haven't been online much - just busy, busy & busy!!!!! Jeannine I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers....Glad you beat the insurance company!!!! Glad your birthday party was great!!!! Corrine sorry for your fall, you sound pretty determined to not let it get you down though so GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!  Feeling great ladies, go for a check-up at the end of this month!!! I have lost about 12 pounds as I have been trying to eat better and fit exercise time between all the basketball games I attend!!!   Guess I will just keep working on it even though I hate it!!! LOL   Loves to all............................

Just watching it snow here in Ohio............................................Hope everyone is doing good!!!! Loves to all.......................................

Hi Girls,

Yes, we have gotten almost 25 inches of snow here from the weekend storm.  Now, we are suppose to get 12-20 more tomorrow evening.  Yikes!!!!  No school for me for the next few days.

Allie, great job on the weight loss.  Deen, I am jealous of your warmer weather in Texas.

Jeannine, how are you doing?  Glad you had a nice b'day.  Corinne, how are you feeling with your fall?

I still come here from time to time to check on everyone.  I find that I really try to get away from this Board and back to normal life.  I still think of everyone each day!!!!!

~Misty

Hello

CA is expecting more rain this week but we enjoyed a beautiful day yesterday. I find that I enjoy the weather like my life ...1 day at a time. Well here's my status update all. Bad news CT scan results showed a 4x2 mass in rt. axilla but the GOOD news is that should be enough for me to qualify for PARP study. Also: all other organs are still clear AMEN!  I go to UCLA tomorrow to sign the consent and give my CD for review. (Gee if I don't get in this really sucks) but I can't see why not. I'm so ready to start & if and when I get in, let's pray I get the drug and NOT the placebo.  Lady luck has to be on my side. This has been a journey girls...Ehole' (That's spanish for Whew!)

Allie: You go girlfriend!  Congrats on losing the weight! I over did on Superbowl Sunday and need to get back on track. (I still haven't rec'd my Healthmaster   on back order).

Misty: I TOTALLY can relate to wanting to break from us but so happy you stay in touch. Wow! You are snowed in girlie. At least you get a few days off. I don't think I could adjust to the cold. You too Gail.  Maybe we can all get together again in the Desert soon? I really enjoyed our get together last year.

Wish me luck on my Dr. visit tomorrow. She's an awesome Dr. who totally knows the challenge w/ TN's.  God willing they will have better protocol for us soon.

Prayers & Hugs,

Jeannine