THE 2ND TA TAS SISTERHOOD REUNION IN VEGAS!!

KEW

I was at the coping session, and there were two women that stood up, so I guess that was you :-) I worry because I didn't have clear margins after two lumpectomies.  I was so stressed that I just wanted to start treatment, didn't want to go in for a third surgery.  Now that I'm a year and half out, and more sane, that margin scares me.  Of course I did do chemo, radiation, herceptin, and am taking tamoxifen.  Tough for a person who rarely if ever even takes aspirin!

How amazing that KEW and JAZ got to talk together.. WONDERFUL!

Sending a hug out to all you wonderful women. Sorry I haven't had time to post more often- I miss ya! 

So great news is on a roll.. Laptops are being returned and Laura- praise Jesus! Your hurt is better and your scans are clear. Amen sister!!

Karen - Every time I read your posts you inspire me. You strength shows through in everything you do and you have such kindness for others. Looking forward to hearing your good news on Tuesday! 

Jazzy- Your smile is just the best.. but that tooth fairy best get her hinder back to your house-- she forgot something --- she needs to get rid of that infection from your tooth so those lung nodules will go away!

You both are in my prayers that the scans are great news and you have no anxiety during this waiting period.

I was away since last Wednesday and just wanted to say:

Karen - sending belated prayers for your friend.   What a story, what a thing to share!  I am truly sorry for her loss.

And a question: does everyone with BC get brain scans?  I had a PET scan prior to starting chemo (which my doctor seemed to do routinely to make sure there wasn't anything else lighting -- and there was not)... but PET scan doesn't do the brain.  As I understand it, I won't be having another PET scan since there was nothing after the first one (and no cancer left in my breast after the MX... which had been preceded by two lumpectomies).  Sorry to put this here but since you gals are talking about it, I thought I'd ask.

Lilah

PACKER.... as I settle into bed.. I listened to my VOICE-MAILS! ... Are you able to talk tomorrow night?

I had so many scans because I was Her2+... 40 at time of DX and it WAS in my nodes....Lilah... I think very few get the scans some of us get.... I am GLAD mine are over..!!!

Lilah.. I see that.. I am so absent minded these days..

Did you have Chemo?

Hi Packer---Great to see you post.  Thanks for the kind words.  I hope all is well.

Lilah--My onc really doesn't like to do scans unless someone is node positive.  He believes and the peer-reviewed literature shows  that there is usually no benefit in outcome if something is found in a scan before there are symptoms,  for distant recurrences/mets.  If it is a local recurrence found by mammography--ladies who still have breast tissue--there is an improved outcome.  This does not mean that mets discovered when symptoms appear is untreatable, it just means that finding it a few months earlier on a scan hasn't been proven beneficial.  It is discouraging.  My onc and others try to avoid scans because they so often find things that aren't a problem but lead to years of follow up--like my lung nodules, I have to have scans every 3 months for 2 years.  I think some docs really like to scan others don't, and some patients do require it.  It is an area where there is room for improvement through research for sure.

Night Sisters--Karen

I just wanted to say that I am glad that I found this thread.  I am still trying to figure out this whole discussion board thing, so still feel a little out of the loop. 

Susie- sounds like you have been through a lot! I am also very fortunate to have my faith, family and a very supportive group of friends.  I don't know how others get through something like this without it. 

 Hope those of you who get some time off for spring break get some R & R.  You all definitely deserve it.

goodnight

PACKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I listened to your voicemail, thanks for the info!  So now let me tell you about my girl, she is 3 months old now and so wonderful.  Smart, she is so smart.  Sweet too.  My grandbabies lay on her and she just licks them all over.  Her name is Lucy.  I will defintely post a pic of her soon. 

I am all booked, at least my room is lol, for Vegas! 2bsnapod, if you decide to go just send me a message, I also needed to do it more economically and I  book a room for 4 nights for 315!  Thats like 80 dollars a person for 4 people for all 4 nights!  I am still thrilled about it!  More money for fun stuff! 

Oh Packer....that little special test I get to have on the 29th is my 5 year one, since my mom had colon cancer and BC can make you more at risk, I figured I might as well get my ass in there (literally LOL) and do it.  The EGD is because I have a moderate hiatal hernia that needs checking 

ohhhh lucky me lol.

Teresa

LOL tkone -- the way your post reads it is as if Jazzy gave ya the whole 45K! 

Just booked our room for Vegas.  Am so excited about this trip I couldn't wait!

So many tests . . . so much anxiety . . . it isn't fair.  All my thoughts and prayers are for my new breast friends!

Colleen

Hair.. Hair long beautiful Hair.... You must be thrilled!!  .

Go ahead I'll send you a check.  Just let me know how much- ..JUDY

I am so excited!  I read this thread daily but am really going through a stressful time right now so I am not responding much.  Don't be offended, I think about you gals all of the time, every single day!

My BIL might have brain cancer and might move in with us.  That means Grandpa would come too.  So my house will be full.  My dh has surgery this Friday and then on Monday the contractors show up to remodel the house and create another guest bedroom for my BIL.  I don't even have time this week to go out and see my horse.

I have been spending 10 hours a day removing storage things that were stacked floor to ceiling in a 10'x12' room and trying to find a home for all of those items.  I am beyond exhausted.  I don't need to go to the gym - I think I am getting plenty of a work out just doing this stuff along with house cleaning, laundry, cooking and all of the regular wifey duties.  My dh was sweet and bought me some chocolate the other day when he was at the store.  Right now he is passed out asleep and I am staying up to finish some laundry.

The next 3 weeks are going to be so hectic but know that I am keeping up with this thread.

GO PIANO BAR!!!!

OMGOSH-Now bear with me girls...perhaps we should now add to our song list "HAIR"  after reading these cute comments,I can't help but break out into that song..."Hair  hair hair hair hair, Long beautiful hair..Oh say can you see, if you can then your hair's too short"-you know the words -Our hair is growing-To Fun!!!  No hard feeling's on that part-it's what I can remember of the song

Janice-You have a plate full-We know & understand when things happen that you can't get on here to respond as much as you would like-there is this thing out there called LIFE-it kinda get's in the way of the best of plans!! Know that once a Sista, always a sista & we think of you & send major energy power prayers & super healing to all the family!!

TKONE-YOU ROCK SISTA!!!!!!   With you in spirit  "WITH EVERY STEP YOU TAKE"

CNEMETH-I so love what you said-MY NEW BREAST FRIENDS-Can I use that??

Welcome 2BSNAPOD!!!!!  There is soooo much here to help-ask anyone of the sist'as if you need something or any information!!!  Glad you have faith & family for support too!!!  0:)                                                                                          

I forget how long is the discount open to us to get our rooms??? I'm being lazy & not going back to read the page-I forgot what page it was on to be honest too!!

Ok, enough chit chat for now-Love ya girls, be back in a couple of days

Big hugs of LOVE & Power Prayers for the healing needed!!!

Take care  Chow  XOXO Susie