Anyone from Mississauga???

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msvera
msvera Member Posts: 10
Anyone from Mississauga???
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  • msvera
    msvera Member Posts: 10
    edited July 2010

    Hello All,

    Just finished up my radiation about 3 weeks ago. I am hoping to meet others who would like to discuss life after treatment. Its a strange new world for me as it feels like I am looking at life with a brand new prescription. I find myself doing things that I have never done before and constantly looking for new adventures. I imagine all of us of doing this to some degree! I also went through a separation at the beginnning of my chemo. This likely adds to my constant need to experience life.

    Would like to start a small support group if anyone is interested. Sometimes its difficult to convey these feelings to friends who haven't experienced the journey.

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited July 2010

    Will an Aussie do? chrissyb

  • msvera
    msvera Member Posts: 10
    edited July 2010

    Sure. I guess you have experienced the same?

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited July 2010

    Am about to run out of posts for t/day.  Can I pm you?

  • msvera
    msvera Member Posts: 10
    edited July 2010

    Not sure what PM is. I can assume its messenger or email.

    Mz_vee3607@yahoo.com

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited July 2010

    If you go to top of page you will see private messages.  when I sent the heading will tell you that there is a message.  Just click.

  • rachel5738
    rachel5738 Member Posts: 920
    edited July 2010

    Hi there---I am in Mississauga aswell---would love to touch base with people going through something similar. I am heading for surgery on July 19th for partial mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy--surgery at Trillium with post-treatment to probably take place at CVH. Was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer this year--treated at PMH.

  • rachel5738
    rachel5738 Member Posts: 920
    edited July 2010

    Hi there---I am in Mississauga aswell---would love to touch base with people going through something similar. I am heading for surgery on July 19th for partial mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy--surgery at Trillium with post-treatment to probably take place at CVH. Was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer this year--treated at PMH.

  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited July 2010

    Hi, I'm from Mississauga (Meadowvale area).  I was treated at Credit Valley Hospital.  Had chemo, which finished in February and rads that finished up end of April.  I would be interested in meeting to discuss life after treatment.  

    Sherri 

  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited July 2010

    rachel - I just read your post.  I too had a partial mastectomy (Sept. 25, 2009) and a sentinel node biopsy (Oct. 30, 2009). Both of my surgeries were done at Credit Valley Hospital. Looking forward to connecting with you ladies.

    ChrissyB - lol...I think our first get together should be in Australia! 

    Sherri 

  • maria58
    maria58 Member Posts: 39
    edited July 2010

    I am also from Mississauga and willing to get together.

     I had two lumpectomies (Feb 09 and May 09) at Credit Valley. My mastectomy, SNB and reconstruction (Dec. 09) were done at Women's College.  I was fortunate that I did not need radiation or chemo. If you still want me I am there.  

    I also think we should meet in Australia  Wink

    Maria

  • rachel5738
    rachel5738 Member Posts: 920
    edited July 2010

    Got my diagnosis today of IDC--have surgery on Monday and would love to meet up with anyone going through same/similar experience....how do we touch base on this site :)

  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited July 2010

    Well, it looks like there are four of us in Mississauga on this thread.  We could send private messages to each other with our email addresses and then collectively we could determine a date/time to meet up.  Thoughts?

    Sherri 

  • msvera
    msvera Member Posts: 10
    edited July 2010
  • colleencurt
    colleencurt Member Posts: 1
    edited July 2010

    I finished treatment at the beginning of this year but am still dealing with a bevy of physical and emotional side effects - -none of which I was expecting. I too live in Mississauga (Square One area) and would love to be part of a local support group. We can learn so much from each other and lend support that we all need! 

  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited July 2010

    Sounds good...there are a few of us to get together.  Rachel is having surgery so maybe we can set a day in a week or two when she's feeliing better.  If everyone sends me a private message with your email addresses, I can compile and send an email to everyone as a group.

    Sherri 

  • rachel5738
    rachel5738 Member Posts: 920
    edited July 2010

    Look forward to getting together. I am recovering from surgery yesterday, going well so far--probably still pumped with drugs. I have my appt with surgeon and final pathology in a couple of weeks. Definitely in for a get together.

  • Eden127
    Eden127 Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2010

    I am also from Mississauga and I have a question to you all. I went through Biopsy on June 29 determined IDC. Met the surgeon on July 15, who said he will take me through Chemo to shrink the tumor before surgery. Went through Bone Scan 3 days back and CAT 1 day back. Meeting Oncologist on 29th. that will be 4 weeks after diagnoses. Want to know how long after diagnosis was the treatment started for you?

  • rachel5738
    rachel5738 Member Posts: 920
    edited July 2010

    Hi there--I had surgery last Monday and am meeting with Oncologist next Tuesday and radiation doc the following week. I am surprised that I am meeting Oncologist so soon after surgery as Surgeon originally thought it may take up to 3 weeks. I have also been diagnosed IDC but don't have full pathology back from Surgery yet--so don't know stage at this point--but was diagnosed IDC. How big is your tumour? Mine is/was 1.3cm. Hope you are doing well.

  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited July 2010

    Eden - hi, I got my diagnosis on Oct. 27, 2009 and then had a separate surgery to check lymph nodes on Oct. 30th so I had to recover and get the results from the second surgery before I could start treatment.  Results came about 2-3 weeks later...I met with medical oncologist a week after that and started chemo exactly one week after my onc consultation.  I had my surgery, chemo and radiation all at Credit Valley Hospital.  

    Rachel - I hope you're feeling better after your surgery!

    Sherri 

  • rachel5738
    rachel5738 Member Posts: 920
    edited July 2010

    Hi Sherri--Am doing pretty good. Meet with oncologist on Tuesday--any suggestions for first visit? Questions? They said they should have final pathology by the time of appt. I also meet with radiation doc first week of August. Things seem to be moving pretty fast--that is one good thing. Hopefully we can get together in near future.

  • Eden127
    Eden127 Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2010

    Hi Rachel, Sherri, Sugar - Thanks. Rachel, I hope you are feeling better. How did the Surgery go and how long did it last? And Sugar, how was your experience with Chemo? I hope you are now completely Cancer free!. How did you manage during your Chemo. I don't know details of my IDC yet. Bone Scan and CAT scan results must be in now. I am meeting with the Oncologist on this Thursday. I hope to have more details then.

  • rachel5738
    rachel5738 Member Posts: 920
    edited July 2010

    Hi Eden--My surgery went well. I am allergic to the SN biopsy injection--so had to take a bunch of pills before surgery to combat the reaction but truly it wasn't too bad. The SN injection did hurt but was shortlived. The surgery--by the time they got my IV in (took some time as my left arm sucks for veins) lasted about an hour. Before I knew it, woke up in recovery--didn't feel too bad--sat up in bed--drank a glass of water and relaxed. They sent me home after about an hour. My surgery started around 1:15 at Trillium by Sherway and I was almost in my driveway (5 min north of CVH) at 5:00pm. With the wrapping on for a couple of days and the drugs still in my system, was feeling really good for a couple of days. Once wrapping off--little bit of pain but nothing that couldn't be managed with a Tylenol. Now the steristrips are starting to come off--breast is a little uncomfortable and I can hear some swishing--when I spoke with Doc--they said to see how things are this week before they decide if they need to drain any additional fluid (I had no drains put in at surgery time).

    Hope you are doing well.

  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited July 2010

    Eden - I did fiine on chemo.  It wasn't as bad as I envisioned.  The worst was losing my long hair but I had great wigs and it's now come back in and I'm liking it short. I got a lot of great tips for managing chemo on this site that I can send you. First see what regimen you are getting. Are you being treated at Credit Valley?  Who is your oncologist?

    Sherri 

  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited July 2010

    I just saw this thread and would love to join you guys when you get together.  Sherri, I'll send you a PM.

  • Eden127
    Eden127 Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2010

    Hi Sherri - My Oncologist is Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Moffat is the Surgeon. I am being treated at Credit Valley. I will meet Dr.Jeff Myers on 29th, who then will determine the Chemo.

  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited July 2010

    Eden - wow, what a coincidence. We have the same oncologist and the same surgeon.  They are both wonderful doctors. Dr. Moffat is an excellent surgeon and has a very good reputation.  Dr. Myers is very thorough and explains everything really well.  You might want to bring someone with you to take notes when he talks to you about chemo.  I went with my mother-in-law and she took lots of notes that were really helpful.  You are in good hands! My rads onc is Dr. Jasper Yuen.

    Everyone on this thread - just a reminder to send me your email address so I can circulate an email to the group so we can plan our get together. I've heard from a few of you who indicated you were interested but not everyone.  

    Sherri 

  • Eden127
    Eden127 Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2010

    Hi Sherri - I am so pleased to meet with someone having the same Sugeon and Oncologist. I am now reassured about both doctors. Thanks very much. I will keep you updated as I progress. I am not worried and not willing to wilt under any stress. I am hoping to breeze thru' Chemo and surgery as you did!. I wonder how Rachel is doing after the surgery and meeting with the Oncologist. I will pass this time about the get together. I will certainly meet with you sometime though. Take care.

  • fan2544
    fan2544 Member Posts: 22
    edited August 2010

    Hi All,

    Just found this thread and have not visited this site for a while. All the best to all of you here. Hi Sherri~hope you are doing well too. Love the new profile pic btw! Hair looks amazing.

    Back in Windsor for the long weekend and some followups here at WRCC but doing really well. I wish the same and a restful weekend to all of you...........:)

  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited August 2010

    Fan - thanks about my hair.  It's coming in curly and is getting a bit unruly at the sides and neck area so I'm getting a trim today in Streetsville.

    Eden and Rachel - hopefully all went well with your appointments and your treatment plans are in the works.  You are both in my thoughts.

    Looking forward to meeting you all in person.  Perhaps toward the end of August?

    Sherri 

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