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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited March 2010

    Pamela- So nice to have you back and posting. Hope dinner was good.

    Patty-what a extraordinary photo, how lovely to put a face with your virtual voice. I love your joke  about boobs coming and going! No my heels I think are getting better, and I am a focus on the positive girl, so you are right not getting any worse! Honestly I think they are better but it is soo gradual I can hardly tell, I think I will just wake up on day and say OMG my feet feel normal! How is your skin holding up?

    VivkiLynn-Sorry about the rib-can you take an Advil or something to help? Enjoy your Faux Hawk while you can I am sure the color will fill in soon.

    Holly, Jane, Catherine, China, Kim and Anita, hope you all are well.

    Neece- I understand, a little, of your prospective. As I said my hubs has been a bit fussy, that's what I am calling it, I think it stems from this being "over" and him not being able to deal with the anxiety of being done with the "active" part of treatment. Also, March 19th of 2009 He walked in and found me collapsed, near dead, in a pool of my own urine (ewww gross) on our Kitchen floor, bleeding ulcers, long story, anyway that was the start of all this and with the anniversary coming up, mine the 19th and yours the 2nd, well keeps hem on pins and needles I think. I am sending you as much move forward positive energy I can-much love to you and your family.

    Hope you all are super well, and it is a mild where you are as it is here in Michigan.

    I start my Tamoxifen Monday-says a side effect is weight loss, can't weight hahahaLaughing

    Love and hugs

    B

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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited March 2010

    By the way- as for hair, I have noticed what little of my eyebrows I had left are vanishing, especially my right one. I don't think anyone else has noticed since they were pretty sparse and I wear glasses, but whomever said their eyebrows fell out a few weeks post chemo, gosh they were right, at least for me! Can't wait until they come back!

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  • Neece
    Neece Member Posts: 270
    edited March 2010

    Hi BarbAnne and Jane

    Thanks for your lovely supportive words. Today is better, we almost feel like old times again. Except I want to cry at the drop of a hat! Can't believe what a blubber puss I have become. I think I shed tears 3 times during my whole bc treatment. I have cried at least a dozen times in the past week. Definitely to do with the emotional stress of the family stuff, but goodness I also just feel plain SAD. Was bubbling along nicely with new job, hair coming in, back to walking and swimming, getting health and some energy back... and then collapse in an emotional heap this week. I know they say the post treatment time can be like that, so I can only guess it is partly that as well, and maybe the whole menopause/Tamoxifen thing to do with mood changes or whatever. I feel sad for the old me, the way my body worked well for me before (mostly), how I overcame bc once before and felt like I was really taking care of my health, my independent spirit, how my husband and I were planning nice stuff like an overseas trip....It feels like that has all disappeared and I have this new body to contend with, debts mounting, stress and sadness, just when I should really be focused on moving forward.

    I know we are all dealing with this stuff so I don't want to moan too long - but I also know my september sisters will understand better than anyone else!! Thanks for the vent space.

    Catherine, my eyebrows did the final diappearing act straight after chemo. the when they came in they looked like little fuzzy baby caterpillars on my face! Now pretty normal looking I am glad to say.

    And girls, guess what?? I MIGHT just be getting my wish - I noticed this morning that the new hair right on top of my head looks a bit like corrugated iron - I THINK it might be the beginning of wavy hair!!! I really hope so!!! Tongue out

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  • Scoobydoo
    Scoobydoo Member Posts: 499
    edited March 2010

    Good morning ladies.

    Neece - Yes it is part and parcel to get weepy at times after treatment. I know I get that way sometimes. I am sorry that your dh is having a bout with depression.  I would think that once your life becomes "normal" again he might level off. Sress....yes I do understand it.  My DH lost his job and there is stress their for us.  I am so blessed that we did have some warning and were able to stock some money aside.  We have enough for at least 6 months, I sure hope he finds a job by then.  I am trusting in the Lord for this.  Congrats on the new eyebrows and the wavy hair.  There are small blessings that will make us smile and get us through this difficult time. To me you are a warrior.  2nd BC and you are still striving and surviving!

    Vickilynn- I love the description of your hair.  Wow, that is kind of cool sounding.  I am glad your business venture is working out for you. That is truly a blessing.  I wish I lived in your neck of the woods, I would definitely patronize your cafe. How's that rib coming along? 

    Barb - My eyebrows are finally coming back!  And so are my eyelashes!!!  Yours will come back in no time.

    Still in rads.  19 down 16 to go.  Breast is definitely tender and hurts at times.  Noticed a tiny piece of skin is gone on my incision which is underneath my breast.  I am having some fatigue in the evenings around 6-7pm.  I have been going to bed early every night.  My hair is starting to really come in. Just 1/4 long but is over my entire head.  I still think by the end of March/beginning April I will be able to ditch my wig.  Neuropathy is getting less and less in my feet. 

    I am surviving by the grace of God.  I am so blessed. 

    To all the ladies I did not name, I am thinking of and praying for you.

    Anita

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  • Pamelajo
    Pamelajo Member Posts: 346
    edited March 2010

    Stupid pills (tamoxifen) make you all blubbery and woefull.  It sucks.  Everyone agreed?  amen.

    Anyway, I thought I would update my profile pic to give you gals something to look forward to.  This is my new hair.

    :)

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited March 2010

    Hello SOSisters..... remember the reunion or my attempt to get a sponsor for us?  Got a letter from Redbook yesterday, another no but what the heck someone may say yes one of these days.  I could use a nice relaxing vacation!

    BarbAnne41 - congrats on getting your port out.  I don't get mine out until Sept. and I am so ready for it to be gone.  I also have more hair on the sides of my head than the top but I don't care, it's hair!  Yes my job is very stressful right now but I couldn't be more pleased.  As I told my friend the other day I am so thankful that I feel good again and my energy level is back.  I couldn't have kept up this pace three months ago!

    Patty - I love the photo!  I need to post a new one, never do like my picture and avoid the camera when I can, I usually take the photos.  Yes, radiation really does fly.  I will be done on April 5th.

    Neece - your photo is lovely!  I am sorry you are going through family issues right now.  We have had a few over the years in our family and it is terrible at the time but you'll get through it.    In my case it was DH and daughter and it took months to heal but it did.  Just give your DH and son both all the love and support you can, it will get better!  I would bet the weepiness is as much from the Tamoxifen as it is the family issues.  

    PamelaJo- wow, wonderful photo and I am so jealous!  Look at all that hair and that beautiful color.  Your husband is going to have to hire a bodyguard with that hair and the new boobs!  So glad you are feeling better and posting again.  We missed you!

    Vickilynn - sounds like you are enjoying your new business venture.  Glad you are feeling better, how is the rib?  I think it just takes some longer than others to bounce back.  If I feel like I'm not 100% I think back to laying on the couch after chemo and realize that I feel pretty darn good!  I too would love to stop by the cafe and chat!  My sideburns are rather thick and just as white as they can be.

    Anita - sorry your DH is out of work.  How is the job hunting going?  I have seen that with several people we know.  Don't know if I told you or not but the reason I have this new job is because my job was eliminated.  I feel fortunate, two of my closest friends didn't make this last round of cuts.  It is very hard on everyone.  Glad you radiation is going well, I am also pink and tender but not complaining.  I have 16 more to go also, 5 of those are boosts.

    To everyone else - hope you are doing well.  We are missing you and hope you will have a chance to post soon.  Know that life is getting busier with some many know on the mend.  Take care.

    Thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Jane

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  • flacracker
    flacracker Member Posts: 78
    edited March 2010

    Hello Sisters, I just wanted to check in Cool. I am on Taxoifen and only hot flashes and ache joints. No wieght loss or gain so that isn't too bad. Somebody mention hair! I just wish that my hair would grow as fast as the underarm hair and legs!!! My eyebrow and eyelashes did fell out afer chemo but they came back fast! I go for implants on May 18th I will be so glad when I get these TE's out! They feel like BRICKS! My PS said he would do some liposuction in some areas and put of the fat around the implants. I should have told him take all he wants and then some!

    Kim loved you daughter poem. Vicki Lynn good luck on the cafe. Anita, I am sure your DH will find a job. Jane, thanksfor keep on trying to find us a sponsor. Barbara T. I hope that you are doing well after the operation (I know how you feel). Neece, your family will pull back together. BarbAnne41 your hair will be back in no time! Scooby I hope that your port heal up good. Well for those sisters I didn't mention I pray and hope all is going good!

    I am sending you some warm Florida sunshine and weather!

    Take  care and I will check in soon againCool

    Wanda

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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited March 2010

    Pamelajo - Love the hair!   Is that a headband I see?  Mine is about as long as yours...but a terrible color and full of cowlicks.  Lucky you!

    I thought I was having a set back yesterday.   Barely made it through our Saturday morning routine and flopped on the sofa with a fever when I got home.   Now this is kinda crazy but you ladies will understand....my thought was "Radiation poisoning?"   Took Tylenol, spent a lovely 12 hours sleeping and I'm perfectly fine today.  In fact I've been like the energizer bunny.  So...guess it wasn't anything but a little bug.

    Here's to a great week for all of us!

    Patty

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  • Neece
    Neece Member Posts: 270
    edited March 2010

    hi Patty and Pamela I love your picutres!

    And jane thanks for persevering with requests for our reunion. You are wonderful.

    Wanda it was lovely to read your post - welcome back. So glad you are doing pretty well.

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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited March 2010

    Good Morning Ladies!

    Patty I don't think you are crazy at all, I have had all sorts of moment during both rads and chemo where the paranoid part of my brain goes into over drive then I  pop some Tylenol take a siesta day and the following day it is completely different, gone, or whatever. Cancer makes up paranoid. Really I think it does. I am glad you are feeling better.

    Pamela-love your photo and hair. I am pea green with envy, and just in time for St. Patty's day. Hope you are well.

    Wanda- Good to hear form you, keep us posted on the surgery Thursday, will keep you in my thoughts. Glad to hear your eyebrows can back quick, because what's left of mine seemed to have gone MIA after chemo-go figure! Take Care.

    Jane -Sorry about the stress, but I am with you we are all appreciative of being capable when we look back at our lives on the sofa or bed, it really is a blessing. Thanks for keeping diligent on the reunion.

     Anita-I am so sorry about the job, hope he finds one soon. I will keep you and the jobs in my thoughts an prayers.

    Well there is a glazed donut and hot tea calling my name in the kitchen, I promise to start my post chemo better eating soon!Wink

    Love

    Barbara

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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited March 2010

    Barbara - I think the Taxol gets the eyebrows...or maybe it's a delayed loss due to AC (although that was so long ago!)   I lost mine sometime in December and they just showed up again in the past week or so.   Seemed to take forever...but do not lose hope!  On the positive side, my eyelashes are doing well.   On one eye they are pretty much back to normal, on the other eye they are still kind of short and scraggly but coming along.  

    I have an appointment with my Onc in a couple weeks to have the hormone therapy discussion.  Not enthused about being weepy and woeful (per Pamelajo) on Tamoxifen.   Anybody get happy and joyful on this stuff?

    16 rads down, 12 to go.   Getting a patch of  itchy rash on my chest, but the breast/scar still look pretty normal.

    Patty

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  • chinablue
    chinablue Member Posts: 545
    edited March 2010

    Ooooooh I really dislike my onc now.  His communication skills have reached an all time low. I just received today (3/15/10) a letter dated (2/7/10) and it reads as follows:

    Dear Ms.

    Your recent lab testing was all as expected.  Please follow up as discussed.

    Sincerely,

    I have no idea which lab testing he is talking about!   I have not discussed any lab tests with him.  The onc nurse said my white blood count was good the last time I saw her, but that was it.   

    Ug...I will call him tomorrow.  Wish me luck in getting through!  Am I crazy or do you think that is a really poor excuse for a letter.

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  • hbowser
    hbowser Member Posts: 253
    edited March 2010

    Chinablue - No you are not crazy, that is beyond poor excuse for a letter.  I am assuming you got the letter by mistake?

    Pamelajo - LOVE your hair.  My hair is coming in; seems like the tops are softer and longer than the other areas.  I was thinking of getting those headbands you see babies wear so that people will know that I am a girl.  :)

    Neece - I hope you and your family are doing well. I can so relate to what you were saying about crying at the drop of a hat.  This weekend was that for me and I haven't started Tamoxifen yet.  I think it is because we have been "brave" for so long and as we come to the end of our active treatments, we are at loss.  

    Anita - Sorry to hear about your family's job situation.  That really sucks to deal with that on top of everything else.  Praying that your DH finds a job soon.

    Jane - Thank you so much for all your efforts into finding a sponsor for our reunion.  

    Patty - I don't think you are crazy; otherwise, I will be next to you in the white cell :)  Everytime I feel a pain in my hip or legs, my brain thinks the worse; I miss those times when I would brush it off as I walked the wrong way or I must have exercised too hard.  

    Quick question - At my follow-up at the end of the month, I got my prescip. for Tamoxifen.  I got my mail order prescrip. in the mail late last week.  Can I hold off on starting them until I get back from visiting my family?  I don't want to deal with side effects during my visit.  It has been a long time since I've seen them.  Couple of weeks or so shouldn't make a difference, right?  

    Thank you all for your support.  Have a wonderful week.  It was rainy this weekend and today, but it looks like it will be in the mid- to high 60s the rest of the week!  Yeah!

    Holly 

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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited March 2010

    Holly - I don't see how a couple of extra weeks without the Tamox will make much difference.  I won't be starting until after I see my Onc on April 5th and he seems absolutely fine with that.

    China - Terrible letter!  Sounds like a form letter and a really, really bad one at that.

    Patty

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  • Neece
    Neece Member Posts: 270
    edited March 2010

    Holly I think it will be OK to hold off on the Tamoxifen for a short while. But when you do start you may not get any side effects, or not too bad anyway.I have mainly had the hot flushes (which does seem to have reduced a bit in frequency lately) and the weepiness - but as I have said that is probably due to another hundred or so factors too. Good luck with it.

    And China you are correct that is a dreadful letter!

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  • barbt0323
    barbt0323 Member Posts: 99
    edited March 2010

    Good Morning!

    It is now two weeks since my surgery and I am feeling pretty good.  My energy level has seemed to improve.  I was having a very difficult time with my eyes constantly tearing (non-stop).  Oncologist gave me eye drops and that really seemed to help.  My eyes were always tearing and had a film on them and hard time seeing.

    Tomorrow I have appointment with radiation oncologist to see if he recommends radiation.  My surgeon does not think it is going to be necessary.  My pathology report came back good.  The chemo before surgery greatly reduced the size of tumor from centimeters to milimeters.  They had to do a mastectomy because I had two different types of cancer.  Originally there was lymph node involvement but chemo took care of that.

    If I do not have to have radiation they will probably put a tissue expander in next week.

    I do have a little bit of hair- probably about 1/2 inch long- ugly color white and grey.  No eyelashes and very little in the way of eyebrows.

    Jane - now that I can see I am going to see what I can find regarding hotels with spas.  Sorry for delay.

    Ladies, have a wonderful day.

    Barb T Cool

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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited March 2010

    BarbT- Glad you are feeling better. And I can't tell you how reassuring it is to hear the chemo did its job.

    China- that is one sad letter, and the slowness of it! I hope it was a mistake and you were able to get through.

     Holly- waiting shouldn't be an issue. I finished chemo February 2nd, my last one, and between scans and my onc appointment he started me yesterday March 15th, that is almost 6 weeks. My onc is a pretty anal guy, so I am sure if he was comfy with that it should be fine. At my scan follow up appointment March 1st he said "lets give you 2 weeks, then start the Tamoxifen" So I wouldn't worry. Since I started yesterday I really don't have any se's yet. Hope you have a terrific visit with your family.

    Patty- I think the Taxol does it too, and we get a delayed reaction afterwords. Can't wait to get mine back-you are giving me hope. Sorry about the rash. I remember my skin being itchy too, I used Benedryl or cortizone (sp?) cream at night before bed-seemed to help a lot. Twelve to go-you are almost there!

    Have a great day ladies.

    Barbara

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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited March 2010

    BarbT - What positive news!   I hope you can avoid radiation, but if you need it I can tell you it really isn't bad and goes by very quickly.  I'm glad they finally found something to help with your eyes.  I agree with Barbara, one good thing about having surgery after chemo is you get to know whether chemo worked.   For those of us who went the other way around, we can only hope it worked.

    Anita - I'm feeling a little tired these days too...17 rads down, 11 to go.   This tiredness feels different than chemo fatigue though.   Instead of my body feeling like it just can't go another step, I just feel extremely sleepy.  I have my rads at 9:30am and I can hardly keep my eyes open on the way to the office afterwards.

    Barbara - Thanks for the cortizone tip.   My rad Onc seconded your suggestion.  

    Pamelajo - Good luck with the surgery this week! 

    Patty

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  • positiveme
    positiveme Member Posts: 157
    edited March 2010

    Good Morning Sisters

    I am checking in and had a chance to read everyones posts. I have been extremely busy doing the seating for a basket party for my sons high school. We have over 800 women coming and it is crazy. As it turns out I won't even be able to go because my surgery for TE is changed to the day before. I was thinking of postponing it but I already waited 6 months and don't want to wait another day. It is so nice to read so may normal life activities from everybody and not just about bc.

    I hope today everyone has alitte Luck of The Irish!

    THINK POSITIVE

    Catherine

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited March 2010

    Hello SOSisters....hope everyone is doing well.  Radiation is going well, only 12 more to go!  YEAH!  Two days in a row it's been over a half hour wait, they were doing so good getting me in and out.

    Wanda - Please send some Fla. sunshine to NC, it's been gloomy all day.  Glad you are doing well, minus the hot flashes.  I'm on Famera, I have hot flashes and night sweats but it's tolerable.  My eyebrows are growing back crazy, have more on one side than the other.  Eyelashes are the same way.

     Patty - sounds like you'll be done with radiation a few days before me.  Won't it be great?  I am very pink and a little tender.  I also get very sleepy and a 30 minute nap does wonder.

    Neece -  Things getting better on the home front? How's the new job going?   Isn't it great having a new challenge, something you enjoy and nothing to do with BC?

    BarbAnne41 - ok first question, got any donuts left?  Glad you are doing well.  I also have moments of paranoia and so try to ignore it all.  Sometimes a good nap or good nights sleep cures all.

    ChinaBlue - I think you should show your onc the letter you received and ask him to decipher it.  What a poor excuse for a letter!

    Holly - even though I am taking Famera instead of Tamoxifen, the onc didn't think it was a big deal to wait until I came back from my trip to Atlanta. I didn't want to take mine in case it caused mood swings, etc.  Turns out it doesn't but I didn't know at the time.   What's a week when you will take it for 5 years or so?

    Barb0323 - glad you are feeling better and your energy is returning!  Also glad your eyes are better, I know that watery eye business is horrible.  Mine fortunately didn't last that long.  Have you decided when you will go back to work?  How did you make out at the doctor, will you be doing radiation?

    Catherine - glad you are doing well and feeling good.  You sound like you are so busy.  I know you don't want to postpone your surgery but sure you would like to see the fruits of all your labor.

     To everyone I missed hope you are well.  Take care.

    Thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Jane

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  • barbt0323
    barbt0323 Member Posts: 99
    edited March 2010
    • Hello SOS Sisters....

    I got good news yesterday - no radiation.  First appointment I could get with plastic surgeon was April 12th.  Shortly after that they will put in my tissue expansion.  I was disappointed I could not get it done earlier but happy about the no radiation.  That would have delayed my reconstruction.

    I am going to go back to work on April 1st.  Actually feeling pretty good.  Been busy doing my exercises. 

    Hope everyone is doing well.

    Barb T Cool 

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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited March 2010

    Barb T - Hooray for no radiation!  Glad to hear you are feeling good...just in time for going back to work.

    Jane - Any reason you choose Femara over Tamoxifen?   I have the hormone discussion with my Onc on 4/5.  He told me he is leaning toward Femara, because new research seems to give it an edge.  But my own research has just confused me.  Pros and cons for each of them.   Also, my rad appt. were going so smoothly that often I was back in the car before my actual appointment time.   Then this week several new patients started and the wait was about 20-minutes.  They seemed to get it back together today. 

    I'm 8 weeks PFC and this week I realized I am feeling terrific!   19 rads down, 9 to go.  No skin issues yet....

    Patty 

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  • jadams1264
    jadams1264 Member Posts: 417
    edited March 2010

    Hello SOSisters....

    Barb0323 - so glad you are feeling better.  April will be here before you know it!  Congrats of no radiation.

    Patty - I was already through menopause (had been for several years).  Doctor said women thru menopause and without a utererus do very well on Femara (he cited several studies).  I must admit that other than the annoying hot flashes and they are getting better, can't really complain.  Right behind you with 11 treatments left!

    Take care everyone and have a great weekend.

    Thoughts & prayers are with you.

    Jane

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  • chinablue
    chinablue Member Posts: 545
    edited March 2010

    I developed a painful lump on my chest about two inches below my collar bone.  Of course, my imagination went right to cancerous lymph nodes.  I had an ultrasound and they think it is fat necrosis.  The rad onc and the ultrasound doctor think it should be biopsied just to make sure.  So next week, I am scheduled for a biopsy.  Next week, I will also end rads (Wed.) and get my port out (Thurs.).  Maybe by Easter I will be able to put some of this saga of my life behind me.

    To all of you out there that helped me through this mess, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

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  • msmpatty
    msmpatty Member Posts: 818
    edited March 2010

    China - Next week is a busy week for you...all good!    I'm glad to hear the initial read on the lump was fat necrosis.  I'm sure the biopsy will confirm that.   You are almost done...spring has sprung!

    Jane - Thanks for the info on the hormone TXs.   I guess I'll wait to see what my Onc has to say.  I have at least enough information to ask some halfway intelligent questions.

     21 rads down, 7 to go.  So far no skin problems.   The bolus they use to concentrate the rays on my skin and scar was supposed to go away last week, but my skin is doing so well they are keeping it through the end.  That's a good thing, because the bolus makes sure the rads get to where the cancer was.

    Patty
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  • Neece
    Neece Member Posts: 270
    edited March 2010

    Good luck China with biopsy. And wonderful news Barb!

    I have had a lovely weekend away with my husband - the first time in a year we have gone for more than overnight anywhere.  A good thing to do pre-surgery - I go in on thursday so love to you all as I may not get time to checkin again before that. Hope pamela's op goes well this week too!

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  • Pamelajo
    Pamelajo Member Posts: 346
    edited March 2010

    Got home from the hospital today after having latissimus dorsi flap recon with tissue expanders done on Friday.

    Phone rings

    Onc on the other end said that the pathologist who did a scan on the scar tissue from my mastectomy found cancer in the scar tissue.

    I'm bummed.  Guess they didn't get it all with the mastectomy and 2 chemo's I took.  I guess she will be calling back today about getting me in for some tests to see if it is just a local recurrence or if it has spread.  Can't say I feel it has spread since you couldn't see the cancer with the naked eye and only under the microscope did the path realize there were cancer cells in the tissue.  I think it's just left overs from the mastectomy.  I hope it is.  I don't want to die

    At any rate, they aren't going to undo what I just wwent through Friday in recon.  I won't allow it.  I will let them delay .....lol, but we can't go back, only forwards.

    Keep your chins up girls.  Good things are bound to happen for us someday.

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  • positiveme
    positiveme Member Posts: 157
    edited March 2010

    Hello Ladies

    Jane- Hoping your radiation flys by.

    BarbT- Great news! April will be a good month for you

    Patty- Glad you are feeling great.

    China- I will keep you in my prayers. Hoping for a good result from your biopsy.

    Pam- I am sorry to hear your news. No matter what we have to get fighting

    Neece- I will be joining you on Thrus. I am having my TE put back in. I will be thinking of you.

    THINK POSITIVE

    Catherine

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  • vickilynn
    vickilynn Member Posts: 422
    edited March 2010

    Pamela - I just shared with my husband about the findings of cancer in your scar tissue and I started crying for you and now I will pray for you.  I hope that it is "leftover" cancer as well.  May God give you grace for whatever is ahead.

    Chinablue - Praying that your biopsy is negative.

    Neece & Catherine - I hope your surgeries go without a hitch!

    Patty - Congrats to you - glad you're doing well.

    Barb T. - Great news - no radiation!  I'm not having it either.

    Jane - Glad you're almost through with rads. 

    Our Cafe is doing better than we anticipated... but I'm "bone tired" by 3:00 when we close!  This is our 4th week.  I made cinnamon rolls today and gave one to a regular customer (Marvin comes in nearly every day for coffee and conversation).  He ate it and left.  15 minutes later he came back and bought 2 more!  I think that's a good recommendation. : )  

    My husband slipped on an icy step and fell a little over a week ago and is very sore and bruised (around his hip), and his back is just making him miserable... but he loves the cafe and what we're doing.  It's nice to see him enjoy a "job" so much! 

    Still finding it difficult to think clearly myself.  I think I've got the cash register just fine one day, and the next I can't remember how to use it!!!!  I hate that!   But the customers help me out : )  I'm just not happy with my brain function yet, though I'm learning to make adjustments.  I forgot to put the coffee pot on the coffee machine the other day and hot coffee was going everywhere!!!  So now I have to "walk" myself through each step every time I do it.  And I'm having to measure all my baking ingredients and get them ready BEFORE I start baking or I lose track of where I am. 

    And I'm not happy about my hair re-growth.  Too slow for my liking.  Still wearing a hat and think I will be for a couple months.  

    But my fractured rib seems to have healed nicely!  And I'm moving forward with my life.  And I love the blooming daffodils on the hill across from our cafe, and the newborn lambs we see on the way there, and I'm looking forward to the appaloosa mare across the road giving birth in a couple weeks.  Spring has come to Northern California and it's revitalizing!

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  • BarbAnne41
    BarbAnne41 Member Posts: 380
    edited March 2010

    Vicki I am glad you are feeling better, at least in the rib department.

    BarbT-congrats on the no rads. some good news.

    Jane and Patty you are whipping through those rad, wow!

     Pamela-sweetie, I am so sorry about the phone call, but it has to be just "left-over" you know they nit pick every stinking cell after a diagnosis. It will be fine, you have all the sisters praying for you! I am sending you big hugs and good thoughts girl.

    Barbara

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