Anyone In Phoenix, AZ Area?

Hi ladies and neighbors! I sort of disappeared for awhile - just knuckling down trying to get through my last rounds of chemo.  Wanted to go to the events this spring but between last minute visitors and the drive down south (my husband works weekends)... couldn't make them, although it looked like fun and really want to meet other ladies going through this.  

Today I finished my last infusion and need a blood transfusion this weekend, but actually doing pretty well (considering).  Now I am trying to schedule my life now around follow ups and around upcoming surgery and radiation. 

Can't make the June event.  I have my surgery scheduled July 13 - not sure if it'll be a lumpectomy/partial mastectomy or a mastectomy.  Got to wait to see how my final chemo has done before we decide.  So depending on how I'm healing - July 24th may be a possibility.  Has anyone else in the group had their surgery at Mayo? 

Tracey

Hi swiftbird (Tracey);

Glad to know that you are getting through all of this. Last rounds are the best. That means you are almost done with that part of it. I do hope your surgery goes well for you. I can tell you yes I have had surgery at the Mayo Clinic on 56th St/101. They are a wonderful hospital. Very attentive. I loved being there. They check on you and are there as soon as you need them. No waiting around. Who is your Dr. There are a few Dr. that the ladies have all gone to. I look forward to meeting you.

Blessings, Elizabeth

Hi everyone!  Just wondering about something.  I post on another site for cancer survivors.  It is csn.cancer.org  I have met another woman on there named Connie.  She also lives here in the valley.  I told her about the monthly get togethers and she said she'd love to meet everyone as well.  She wasn't sure about this month's but if she can come is it too late for her to be added?  I think she used to post on here so I will ask her about that and give her the name of this thread.  If she's still registered on here I'll try to find out what her screen name is.  

Ebann, thanks for the info and good wishes.  Ahh finally done with my last treatment. Now just coping with normal SEs. 

My doctors at Mayo are Dr Northfelt (Onc); Dr Pockaj (surgeon); and Dr Kemylman (PS, if necessary). Can't remember my radiologist's name yet - that's in August... Awesome well coordinated team. I can't imagine having to coordinate several hospitals and practices for this journey. 

Hope to see you all soon and I heal quickly in July and can meet up!!!

It was wonderful meeting you Kat and Andrea. I enjoyed getting to know. Always love seeing you Sue. Tea was awesome. Have a great evening. I am full from tea and all those yummy things we ate.

swiftbird- Thanks!  I saw it on a t-shirt at Cafe Press.  I want to order it and wear it to my "coming out" party!

Hi Karen we missed you too. I hope your friend is okay. I have been at my mom's taking care of my mother and Bill. It was great that you were able to go see your firend and give her the support I am sure she needs. I am thinking of what to do for July.

Welcome speech529. Hope to see you in July. When i get home i will send you some information. The same with the rest of the newbies. Thinking of you all.

Blessings, Elizabeth

What about taking the free trolley ride around Scottsdale after eating?

Kat

I love the Sugarbowl.  What day and time are you planning for this, Elizabeth?

I will be out-of-town again and will miss the ice cream day.   Hope to see you all at the Aug meet.

Hi Jenn

What's your take on sugar and hot flashes?  I was in the middle of menopause when I had a hysterectomy and ovaries removed.  I find now that if I eat anything with high sugar content (such as cake or lots of candy) I get a raging hot flash.  It does not happen if I eat fruit, rice, whole grain bread, etc. 

I hope to be able to meet up with everyone at this gathering in July.

I am lactose intolerant, but I looked at their website.  You can have a salad like I am going to do.

Kat

I have surgery on the 13th, thinking positive that I will be all ready to be there!! See you on the 24th!

Hi Jenn, yes they have a menu on their website. They also have a veggie sandwich. I will be having a salad or sandwich. Ice cream is not on my life change in eating. Love ice cream though it is a weakness of mine so we will see how will I will do.  http://sugarbowlscottsdale.com/Sugarbowl_menu.html So everyone please check out their menu to make sure it is good for you as well. Just come by and get to know us is great too. Kat the idea of the Trolley ride sounds great. Just out in this heat I think I will pass on that one. Maybe I will plan that another time when the weather cools down.

OK, Jenn got me connected! Sweet!  WishI would have known about The Bowl.  I worked there forever and sadly, still know the menu.  The Veggie Sandwich is my favorite!  I hope to hook up at the next event.  Listen, I am a part of the Young Survivors Soalition for anyone diagnosed under 50... anyone want to go to a meeting it is the second  Tues of every month at the John C. Lincoln Breast Center. 6-8  Would love for any of you to meet me there.  So, what are or topics?    Can't wait to get connected here...