Connecticut Girls

I could do the Blue Oar or Coyote Blue. They're right in my neck of the woods. I'm having my exchange surgery a week from today (4/4). By May I should hopefully up for a meetup.

okay, how about may?  what weekends are good?  usually sundays are better than sats for a meetup. Anyone want to do the mothers day if you don't have other commitments?

Not much happening here.  I had my second chemo and had DR visit Just want to let you know it shrank from 8X8 to 3.25 X 3 I Praise God for it.

Thanks every little bit helps

Thanks ladies it helps when you have other ladies that have gone before you.  I have my 3rd on Wednesday

Hi Claire-wow the day is finally coming. I started feeling sick right before my exchange too. I took a ton of Vit C, Cold ease (zinc) and airborne. I'm telling you I loaded up on it and it really helped. You have to boost your immune system. Your going to be fine and even if you have a little cold or cough they should still be able to do the surgery. We will be thinking of you! I know it was a long road for you to get to here but its going to be all so worth it!

Surgery next week for me. I finished chemo 2wks ago. I am ready for this to be done and over with.

Hi everyone, I am new here and very happy I found this board. I was originally diagnosed with DCIS but after the lumpectomy they found Invasive papillary carcinoma which is a very rare type of tumor. Leave it to me to the "rare one":). It is still considered IDC but just a subtype.  My BS is Dr. Brady and she will be presenting my case on tuesday morning. She stated everything is on the table - masectomy,chemo,radiation and hormone tx but she wants to present it first and obtain feedback before we discussed further tx. She stated that less than 1% are diagnosed with this. I am looking to go to Dana Farber for a 2nd opinion. Has anyone else been there? Any recommendations for Doctors????

Sending my support to all of you brave women!

Hello Connecticut Girls!   I had no idea we had a thread!   The "active topics" listing is quite helpful in this case.

Singlemom: you can PM me if you have questions.  I went Smilow all the way and have been very satisfied.  As for seconds, a lot of people go to Cancer Centers of America in Philly.  If you call, they send you the train tickets then they you stay on their campus for a few days and they review your case.   They take any and all insurance and charge you nothing.  Best of luck...you have a lot of things to consider.

I am glad we have a state thread...I will put it on my favorites list.

We can all celebrate as we had BEAUTIFUL weather here today!   

Night all-

You have to go where you feel comfortable at. 

Karebear-wow your surgery is almost here.I remember talking to you a while about Drs.

Lynniea-so happy to hear your tumor is shrinking!

Singlemom-I had Dr Brady as my breast surgeon and I think she is top notch! I did get opinions from two other Drs. and I did call Dana Farber. In the end I thought Dr. Brady was just the perfect Dr I was looking for. She is exclusively a breast surgeon and well known and respected in CT. I felt very confident having her do my BMX and she did a wonderful thorough job.I know she will work with you and it great they will discussing your case. I think that whole group is awesome and very up to date on procedures and options.

Claire-I know you had your surgery on Thursday, wondering how your doing?

lynnie: That is so great that your tumor has shrunk so much!!! I had the same results and by the end of tx my dr can't feel anything!!! I hope you have the same results!!

Surgery is THURSDAY!!! I am anxious but mostly just want to get it done and over with. My mom and sister come on Wed. so I am excited about that. At least we can enjoy each others company for 1 day!!