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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited June 2011

    Welcome, yarps. This is a fun and slightly wacky group of gals! Home of the hot flash and we love cheetos.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited June 2011
    Welcome Yarps - Sorry we had to meet this way.  This is a great group of gals.   We can be serious when we need to but also like to have some fun along the way.
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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited June 2011

    Welcome Yarps - we're here to answer any serious questions you might have so don't be afraid to ask. But we can answer the silly ones too (like what's a sack). 

    And there are NO CALORIES in any of our food - it's all virtual you knowWink

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

    Lynneia woohoo on your last chemo.

    Huskerkkc so glad you found another RO no since in staying with one you know you do not care for.

    Yarps welcome to the group.  Sorry you are joining us but this is a great place for support.

    Well I made it to work today. yipee.  The new medicine has kicked in and I am feeling much better.  That was some bug I got.

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited February 2012

    Huskerkkc,

    I am so happy that you received a call from MO.SmileLaughingWink   Yes, I am a worry wart!Embarassed

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited June 2011
    yarps214, welcome!  I don't know what it is but, for IBC being considered a rare cancer, I sure have been reading about IBC a lot lately.  At the top of this page is the "Jump To A Forum" menu.  I would urge you to visit the IBC forum and check out the many thread topics there that will be specific for your type.  On this thread there is a little bit of everything, and many women who can relate to getting cancer at this time of life.  BTW, I got my Dx exactly two years to the day before you did (although mine is IDC.)
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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited June 2011

    Glad you're feeling better Sherryc and that you waited to go back to work. I tell everyone at work that my cubby is a "cootie free zone".

    Huskerkkc I hear so much negative about so many ROs on here about their people skills.

    I have to say I loved mine. She was the best - always checking on me and making sure I wasn't having problems with SEs. Now, mind you I had rads to bone lesions - a different creature than most of you are used to. But she and her team really went to bat for me when I was getting treatment - making sure the insurance understood that it was NECESSARY that I be transported on a stretcher. And that I got the full 10 rounds of treatment, not only the 5 they were insisting on (which they said wasn't necessary since I was bedridden). She made them understand that I wasn't just getting palliative rads - once I was done with rads and my bones healed I would be able to walk - and AM.

    I actually have been thinking about going to visit them so they could see the results of their work - the last time they saw me I was in a wheel chair.

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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited June 2011

    Welcome yarps214. I remember well that scared feeling when I was first diagnosed last month. I would wake up every morning and it would hit me all over again. I had a few mornings when I would cry in the shower so that no one would see me because I didn't want to upset my kids. 

    I'm saying a prayer for you now and I will be thinking of you on Tuesday when you start your chemo.

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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited June 2011

    Thank you everyone for your welcomes!! It so nice to feel that I'm not alone in this. My family and friends are very supportive but until it's you, you don't know quite how it feels and I know all of you understand.

    I'm glad you're feeling better sherryc!

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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited June 2011
    jenn3....that is awesome news about  your scans!Smile
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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited June 2011

    reesie, I really like how you have a good match-up with your whole "team."  I think they have figured out that you have a gigantic spirit and that you are up for aggressive treatment.  Looking forward to reading a future post where you can write the word NED. 

    My RO was very serious and dry in his factual delivery of all the information, like a stern daddy.  Of course, that made my inner child just want to act up, ask a million questions, rebel with my own info. that I had gotten on here, ask for special treatment (like a day off when I felt like I needed it,) etc.  I think I forced him into treating me as an individual.  Also, I could do a great impression of his somber delivery, and enjoyed performing that for his nurses.  Hee-hee!

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited June 2011

    Reesie, you rad onc would probably really appreciate seeing what her work has done, but don't be surprised if she doesn't recognize you! She is one onc to you, but you are hundreds of patients to her. I think it would be very gratifying for her. What a gift you could give her as you reminded her of how she last saw you.

    I wonder how they feel as they do their thing and then pop you off into the world to sink or swim.....Undecided

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  • suebak
    suebak Member Posts: 199
    edited June 2011

    Hi ladies-Don't post much, just do a lot of reading.  I did introduce myself here and have been reading ever since.  You guys sure do seem like a fun group.  I just read someone saying they haven't done chores in 7 months and was just waiting for her DH to realize she is physically capable.  That is too funny.  This may sound terrible, but I have found myself using this cancer as much as possible, to my advantage of course. DH and I went to AC for a long weekend.  He hates losing/spending money, me, on the other hand, love to play slot machines.  He went and took money out of his bank account TWICE.  I am now wondering how much longer before he says OK, enough is enough.  I guess I will enjoy while I can. It is bound to come to a screeching halt sooner or later.  Have a great day all.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited June 2011

    suebak-obviously the machines weren't in tune to you.  Too bad.  I haven't tried gambling since the BC dx at somewhere like AC; play the state lottery every now & then but other than $4 here & there, nada!

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited June 2011

    Hi all and welcome to you new gals.  Im sorry we all have to come together over this.  These gals here will do thier very  best to answer whatever they can.  Just ask, and someone might be able to help. 

    Sherry its go to see your getting better.  I hope it stays that way.

    Have a great afternoon all.  Its back to the saltmines for me.  Lunch is over.Frown

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited June 2011

    suebak, fun is fun, and you are entitled to have some.  If we can get any "perks" out of our B/C, well, why not?  If it doesn't involve remortgaging the house or draining the retirement money, then it's all good, and if anyone hits it big, remember your B/C sisters.  Enjoy yourself!

    p.s.  WARNING:  My sisters, do not approach the craps tables.  As just about everyone likes to call B/C a "crapshoot" (except me, and I wrote about that once) you have to realize that craps is NOT our game!

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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited June 2011

    OOOH, Suebak.  My DH hates to go to AC also, and I love it.  Next time, get his money, leave him home, and pick me up on the way.....

    Edited to add:

    That was me who hasn't done any chores, now I can go to AC while he does them Wink

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  • leisaparis
    leisaparis Member Posts: 587
    edited June 2011

    Hi all. Having a little chemo brain this a.m., so welcome all newbies. Can't remember names I just read. Sorry you're here, but this is the greatest place to be. All these gals are great. Funny, smart and very intelligent & supportive @ all this cancer crap. Congrats to all those who had good scans / results or last treatments. Have a good day all.

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  • suebak
    suebak Member Posts: 199
    edited June 2011

    Eph3_12-I rarely play the lottery, but someone just mentioned this morning that the lottery if very high.  I may just have to try that tonight.  Maybe it is some kind of omen.  How nice would that be, I would quit my job and buy a house on the beach.  Dream on

    Reesie-Next time, I will pick you up on the way.  I don't get there very often, like I said DH doesn't like to part with his money (lol)

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited June 2011

    suebak--don't bother with the lottery ticket!  The odds of winning are exactly the same no matter how big the pot, the only difference is that more people play so there is a greater chance that more than one person will pick the winning number combo and the pot will be split.  I was amazed to look at the odds of winning number I read on a lottery ticket one time.  I got lost after the 3rd or 4th comma! 

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  • walker2222
    walker2222 Member Posts: 558
    edited June 2011

    Yarps welcome sorry for the reason. Everyone here has been a great support.



    I got my drain out yea. I did get out finally drive around a bit. Went to the mall did buy a new skirt on sale and two tops half off. I did do something I have not done in a long time. Walked in to a Victoria Secret which may have been incredibly stupid given what I have just gone through but I did not feel anything, no regrets or remorse. Lots of pretty colors though. PS nurse said I can start wearing bras in a couple of days but no underwire. See PS in two weeks and then I think we are done.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited June 2011

    mjbmiller, I think you showed a lot of courage walking into that Victoria's Secret!

                                  

    And I'm adding a happy dance to that, now that your drain is finally out!

                                                 

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited June 2011

    Thanks all one more to go tomorrow.  I can't wait till it is done.  I have numbness in hands and feet I hate that feeling.

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited June 2011

    HOLY MOLY GUACAMOLE - there is so much activity here.  I apologize in advance if I miss anyone.

    Suebk/eli - hehehehehe.........so funny about the gambling.

    Eli - thank you for the pina colada cupcake - it was cyberly delicious

    Yarps - I am sorry for the circumstances, but welcome.

    mjb - so glad you were able to get those nasty drains out.

    I went in for 2 units of blood today thinking I'd be in and out in 4 maybe 5 hours.  It took a full 7 hours!!!! Wow!!! The last time I rec'd blood it didn't seem to take as long.  I guess they just wanted me around longer today.

    Hope everyone is having a great day! Jenn

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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited June 2011

    Jenn it probably did take as long but you were so tired last time you didn't notice. This time you didn't feel as bad because your didn't wait as long to do it.



    I know it always took me 6-7 hours when I got 2 units. Glad your done and feeling better.



    Mjb -you go girl (as my DD would say.

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited June 2011

    Way to go MJB! 

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited June 2011
    ok stupid brain here, just wrote too much and paged forward and  then it --woops--disappeared.  DUHHHH!!! Anyway, welcome to all the newbies, you are in a safe place. Congrats to losing drains, ending chemo and getting good scan results. Thats all I remember. I think I need to go and make myself some chocolate something or others and wallow in self pity!!! Wink
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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited June 2011

    cmblastic, your only a little mixed up...forget the self pity, and do your wallowing right in the chocolate, oh yeah!   Wouldn't it be great if chocolate was a remedy for chemo brain, or better yet a B/C maintenance "drug?" 

    Now this may or may not be weird...since I am either close or actually in menopause now (and the Tamox. makes that more confusing) I really don't have the same craving for chocolate that I once had.  Like before, I had those cravings for chocolate as a regular part of my PMS, and without an actual cycle I know my chocolate consumption has been way down this year.  That does not mean that if you sat me down in front of a lava cake right now that I wouldn't make that disappear pretty darn quick.

                                               

                                            Let us view the chocolatey goodness, mmmm!

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  • shells43
    shells43 Member Posts: 1,022
    edited June 2011

    Well if you listen to Ruth on the Arimidex thread, dark chocolate cures everything. She takes a "dose" every day! Lots of phytochemicals and antioxidants....:)

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited June 2011
    posting to a few pages back.. Dualgate if you are on tamox you should be seeing gyn every 6 mos anyway, but if these symptoms came up after your last visit, by all means schedule an in-between visit. I agree with eli that it may just be from dryness and irritation - I had that a lot - but you just don't want to take chances while on Tamox.
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