Any other young Manitobans out there??

Sorry Melanie,

 I was so worked up about the first page that I didn't look at the other 3 pages.  Glad you have a new Onc.

Hi Grace

Hello everyone,

   Welcome Monique.

   Wednesday or Thursday would work well for me, but Thurs. is my preference doesn't matter what time.

   Done... I can check that off, but tired this time.  Maybe more mental as I've just reached the finish line but am getting ready for the second leg.? Glad your joint pain is better Melanie.

  I'm going to get on my soapbox again and ask if any of you have received the invite to the next Younger and Wiser session?  It will be about naturopath information most likely presentation and  Q & A's.  (I wasen't present for the last planning as I was ill).  Anyway should be fun and they are leaving a time at the end for a 'mix and mingle' this time as we have always had activities and sometimes you just get a conversation going and then are asked to stop.  We'll see how people like this version, and go from there.  I think it is an interesting topic and the presenters s/b great, so hope you can all come!  April 27 Tuesday, @630.

 Diane

Question:  Has anyone gone to one of the Breast Cancer Action Manitoba meetings? 

They meet this Thursday @ 7 at 691 Wolseley Ave.  They are involved in the Run For The Cure event which I am interested in.  

OOps.  Guess I missed it then.

Thanks for the info Diane.  

Sorry Melanie.  May I suggest that we post pone so Diane can make it?

Hi Melanie and everyone,

I came across  your forum yesterday  ,I admire the support and strength you all have. I was Dx  Nov 27 2001. Survived the chemo and radiation . I was 47 at the time ,and did not have any support or anyone to talk to that had gone thru this . Most came from reading books and checking the internet . Today on the net there is so much more info than back when I was looking . Today I am doing well , it is not so much on my mind as it was back during the early years . Each year I wait for the mamo ,get the results  breathe a sigh of relief - then begin to wait for the next one .  Best of all is to remain positive and take each day at a time . Would it be okay if I joined your chat group . i live in Wpg in Westwood  and work part-time now as an ER  nurse. Laurel

Hi Bev and everyone

Thanks for the reply,Bev , Glad to here you are my neighbor, it is a small world . after all. LOL I usually  go to the dog park  there ,I have a Rhodsian Ridgeback that I take there for exercise .I know I am problably older than you all (55) but hey you are only as old as you feel ,and I feel pretty young .I would also like to meet you all , I  am up for coffee anytime , when I am not working . Laurel

Hi everyone,

  Welcome Laurel.

  Tuesday, Thursday or Friday works for me for a get together for next week.

  Hope you are all enjoying the great weather.

  Diane

Hi everyone

     Thank you for such a warm welcome from everyone.  Port is much better than picc.  I had the pic, central line and now port.  I can go into the water with my kids and do anything. I don't feel the needles anymore ( felt like a wasp sting for 3 sec first time around)

So sorry your going through a rough time Melanie.  Just take it easy. Taxatore is a very strong chemo.  Drink alot of water at the treatment time. ( I drank 3  one litre bottles) to flush out the chemo and drank more at home.  I craved carbs all the time and watched Dirty dancing constantly haha. 

You have to be very careful about taking any herbal stuff as it could cause major side effects.  I know because I have had reactions, (liver swelled up from taking Curecumin).  I am taking still drinking Zango.  That seem to work for me energy wise. 

Not sure if I can Make it Apr 27th.  I work nights that night, but I don't know the time or details. It is really nice to connect with all of you.

Monique

Hello Ladies,

   Thursday works better for me.  Tuesday is the Younger and Wiser event and I need to be there early evening to help out, so that's a little much for that day for me.

   As long as you are sure the day after chemo is good for you.  A decreased dose this time?  Maybe you'll feel better this round, I sure noticed it with a 10% decrease.

  Diane.

Hello everyone,

I received my no. 9 treatment last Friday. Since I had some reactions during the last round, I didn't check in on internet much. Now, I am happy to know that we are meeting this Thursday with new members joining us. My Dr. is scheduling me on some scans this week and next and I should have the schedule by tomorrow. As long as my scans do not clash with our meeting time, I will show up at 10am this Thursday. Look forward to seeing you all!

Grace

Grace and Laurel,

Enjoyed talking with both of you at the Forks.  Hope all is well with you Melanie, and I enjoyed meeting you in person Bev hopefully next time we will have more time to talk.

 I was glad to see the rain, but I think it can stop now.

Diane.

Hello everyone,

 Melanie...hope your ok, I noticed you haven't posted anything in awhile. ((hugs)). sending a PM.

 Grace...wondering about getting together for an early morning walk.  Any ideas?  My radiation treatments started on Monday usually in the am so that would be a good time for me.  Also it's much cooler too!

Bev...hope your having a nice time with your daughter.

Diane.