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  • saturn
    saturn Member Posts: 139
    edited March 2011

    I've not gotten any blood work done yet either.  Kind of surprised at how different all these doctors' protocols are.  I get a CBC and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel every 2 months already for something else, but wondering what else I need.  Apparently the Vid D test has to be specifically ordered with good reason for insurance to cover it, because of its expense.  I will check with my MO (who I won't see for another month) to see what other tests I might need.  I know I'm a bit paranoid but don't want any tests to be overlooked.  I don't even know what "tumor markers" are that you all are mentioning, so if someone can explain I would be grateful. Thanks!

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited March 2011

    Hey saturn-I get an CEA which is Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Also CA 27.29 and CA 15-3 which are both breast cancer tumor markers. The CEA and the 27.29 I get each time the 15-3 I have only had done right after surgery.  I just had my vit D checked so not sure how often that will happen even though I know he would like for it to get higher so I am guessing the next couple of appts I will continue to have it checked.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    Sherry - So sorry to hear about your dad and all you are having to go through.  Sounds like you made a good decision in switching MOs.  This new one sounds wonderful.  I would love to drive up and give you a great big hug and maybe share a glass of wine with you.

                                  

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  • saturn
    saturn Member Posts: 139
    edited March 2011

    they haven't mentioned any of that yet.  I had my lump. first week of December and just finished rads, so I'm assuming the tests will all come, but I am going to ask for sure.  I wish I had your MO (but I do really love mine, she is very knowledgeable).

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  • June2268
    June2268 Member Posts: 1,202
    edited March 2011

    Sherry I think you need to meet us on the train as we should all be drinking tonight......save me a seat please......

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited March 2011

    June I will be heading up the train tonight for sure.  Been a stressful week and need some relaxing with the girls!! 

    Jo I feel your hugs through cyberspace and we can have some wine on the train tonight!

    Who else is going to join us on the train tonight?  Jo what are we having for dinner? I need comfort food for sure.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    Sherry - This is your night.  Let me know what you would like and I'll see what I can come up with.  Then it is off for some wine and relaxation.

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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited March 2011

    I'll join you on the train, please save me a seat.  Hope they have some good scotch.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited November 2013


    Jo I love food so just suprise me. Anything will be great.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    Sherry - You got it.

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  • June2268
    June2268 Member Posts: 1,202
    edited March 2011

    Chabba You don't fool around with your liquor do you?  I think I might need some help  getting off that train tonight...

    Jo we would all be lost without you, how are you my friend?

    Rainy here today but improved forecast for the upcoming week, so looking forward to it.....walking weather here I come....

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  • Linda-n3
    Linda-n3 Member Posts: 2,439
    edited March 2011

    chabba, nice to know there is someone who appreciates a good scotch as well as a good wine! Laughing  I had a good glass of wine last night (NOT virtual!). My MO says not to drink alcohol because it has been linked to BC/recurrence, but I am not convinced that complete abstinence is a good thing.  Seems like the wine is good for the heart, so I am doing the balancing act! And the scotch is probably necessary for some other good reason - don't remember exactly what that might be right now!

    Sherry, I am also sorry to hear of your father's cancer.  My father had end-stage COPD and was on oxygen for years, died 10 years ago.  Still miss him, still honor him, still remember the good times and celebrate his life. Makes me cherish the rest of my family even more. 

    I also am so appreciative of the women on this discussion board - I have been able to post a few things here and felt as if I am understood and supported without whining to my hubby all the time.  (This may be a marriage-saver!)

    I wish I could meet you all and give you hugs.  In any case, I will raise a virtual glass with you tonight, to sharing and friendship!  (BTW, train travel is my absolute favorite, outside of solo road trips in my car! And the dining car and club car are just about the best for meeting new folks!).

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  • JanetinVirginia
    JanetinVirginia Member Posts: 1,516
    edited March 2011

    After drinks tonight we should have a big slumber party in the sleeper car!!

    Jo - we'll need snacks.

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  • EastCoastGrl
    EastCoastGrl Member Posts: 282
    edited March 2011
    Sherry ... I'm so sorry to read that about your father. :((( Also, the others who have lost theirs. I am thankful to have both of mine still, although they have had their share of health issues and continue to. 
    Bloodwork....I've had so much blood drawn it's no wonder I'd become anemic! ;) But some of the tests I asked for and she did without question. I don't think I get the tumor marker test though. 
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  • June2268
    June2268 Member Posts: 1,202
    edited March 2011

    Slumber party sounds perfect!

    Linda I think you might be on to something......marriage saver for sure!

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  • EastCoastGrl
    EastCoastGrl Member Posts: 282
    edited March 2011
    oh and save me a seat on the open bar train!!!! It's been a rough week. I need a few glasses of wine and the virtual no hangover sounds great!
    slumber party and comfort food....yes!! :)
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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    June - I tell everyone here that I have gone from down right bitchy to down right ornery.  In other words, I am back to my old self.  No doctors appts for 2 1/2 months - so much free time now - I don't know what I am going to do with myself. LOL!  

    I am doing great these days and hope it stays that way.  June will be an anxious time as I have my first diagnostic mammo since all this crap started.  I am not going to worry about that right now.  I have 36 days until my cruise - but I am not counting.

    I am so appreciative of all you ladies - I have said this many times and I will say it many more times.  You ladies ROCK!

    Let me think about what is for dinner tonight and I will get back with you later. 

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited March 2011

    Slumber party sounds wonderful.  I have a funny story.  About 15 years ago one of my girlfriends decided that we needed a slumber party and she hired a tarot card reader (very interesting but she did not tell me I would have bc).  Anyway something was wrong with her hot tub and it was scalding hot.  It was cold outside and you could see the steam coming up from it.  Well one of my girlfriends had a little too much to drink and decided to jump in the hot tub nude.  She came out as fast as she went in.  We laughed and laughed about this.  She no longer drinks and we still laugh about it.  It was a sight.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    If we have a slumber party, are we going to have a pillow fight?  Please, please.  We could always paint each others toenails.

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  • June2268
    June2268 Member Posts: 1,202
    edited March 2011

    Sounds good about the nails, but what girl is going to paint mine with my fungus going on????  Maybe if you get sloshed enough someone might do it....

    Sherry that poor friend of yours but how funny that must have been.  I probably would have wet my pants from laughing so hard!

    Tink where are you????

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited March 2011
    June she is my character friend.  Keeps me laughing.  Once she was on a Spiritual retreat "Walk to Emmaus" and that morning was suppose to be quiet time before chapel time.  The facility had a community bathroom and she and another friend were in there together brushing their teeth etc.  She made a funny face and looked down and had brushed her teethe with Preparation H.  Needless to say my friends did not keep their quiet time before chapel and we all knew what happened. Maybe I need to write a book on her!Laughing
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  • Linda-n3
    Linda-n3 Member Posts: 2,439
    edited March 2011
    Oh, please, please, please....yes, let's do have the slumber party!! And can we put on some loud music and dance, too???  Cool
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  • tinkertude
    tinkertude Member Posts: 2,047
    edited March 2011

    June  I just got home have been running errands all day. I am so sorry tht you have to watch your dad go through that kind of declone on top of everything else. Our dads yes are our heroes. I lost my dad AUGUST 25, 2008..I was lucky enough to be able to get down to FlA 12 days before he [assed and spend some time with him , leaving was ghorrible as I knoew it would be the last time I would see him. Higs to you my friend!

    Exodus.. You too have had sooo much to endure I am so sorry for your loss of not only your dad but your parents home. You are also a very strong lady... Hugs to you!

    SHERRY..my heart is aching for what you are gong through now, not only dealing with your own treatmenst but having to go through htis with your parents. You ARE  a wonderful daughter and person. I  am so sorry this is going on I am wrapping my arms around you in a virtual hug!!!!

    JO..slumber party sounds great... pillow fight for sure and I will bring my nasket of nail polishSmile

    This is defitnely a night we all need to meet in the car labeled.... DO NOT DISTURB THE TAMMY GIRLS!!!!

    lOVE AND HIGD TO YOU ALL MY DEAR DEAR FRIENDS!!!!

    MARIA

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  • JanetinVirginia
    JanetinVirginia Member Posts: 1,516
    edited March 2011

    Definitely music & dance.  Paint toenails, eat, watch a good chic flick.  Then tell ghost stories.  BYOP (pillow)

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  • EastCoastGrl
    EastCoastGrl Member Posts: 282
    edited March 2011
    June, my right big toe nail still is having issues too! Ughhh.... Tested and not fungus....have been on anibiotics for a week and applying antibiotic ointment topically so not bacterial either??? No growth yet and cuticle is still swollen. WTH?? Don't remember injuring it.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited March 2011

    ECG and June-you get your own foot soak for pedi so we don't your nail stuff!!!  Seriously hope they get better.

    janet I'm in for a good chick flic we need one that will make us laugh and cry.  They are the best.

    tink thanks so much.  What would I do without you girls.

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  • JustmeAlicia
    JustmeAlicia Member Posts: 1,529
    edited March 2011

    So sorry for all of you that are dealing with a sick dad or mom.. :(  I lost my dad when I was 27 years old.  You just think they are your parents and they should be invincible I think.  Hugs girls stay strong ! 

    I have my 'feather' pillow ready for later !  I don't drink but will toast with some sparkling 'fruit' wine.  :)    OH OH and ghost stories wooooo hoo. 

    All ABOARD !!!!

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  • June2268
    June2268 Member Posts: 1,202
    edited March 2011
    ECG I think we are on our own......I'll do your toes if you do mine?????  ha ha
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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited March 2011

    June - Now I was going to volunteer to paint your toes - fungus or not.  I am not scared of your little piggies.  Bring them on.  You better watch out - they may end up multiple colors.  

    I will bring the popcorn for the movie.

     Sherry - Here is what I came up with for dinner.  Now this is what I call comfort food.

                                        

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  • tinkertude
    tinkertude Member Posts: 2,047
    edited March 2011

    JO..I think we should make each toe a different color for June and ECG.. TO cheer their little piggies up... I have got a ton of colors will bring them tonight!...

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