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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited July 2011

    Eli, correct that I'm one month away from my 6 year anniv'y.  I'm on an annual schedule for mammogram, but still "high risk" meaning that I meet with the radiologist before I leave and I get several views on each side, not just the cancer side. Because of rads and damage on that side, surgeon always recommended breast MRI's but I had a bad experience with dye leaking out of IV, and very dense breasts still, so last year doc started me with BSGI's in addition to mammo instead of MRI's. Another time when I was soooo glad for good insurance, because I hear some ins companies don't cover BSGI, but mine does and it's way less uncomfortable than MRI. As for MO, I asked her that last time I was there - which coincided with my end of Tamox/Aromasin therapy, and she said we'll do annual at least for now and reevaluate each year. I happen to like her a lot, and don't mind going just to see how her kids are growing ... I've gone through a pregnancy with her and feel motherly toward her ... so I have no problem with an annual visit just to catch up!!  Surgeon still wants me every 6 mos to closely monitor the side where rads left large lumps inside.  I like her too, so again no problem seeing her twice a year from my perspective.

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited July 2011
    MJB Im so sorry to read about your father.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited July 2011

    Very sorry to hear about your dad MJB.

    Foxy

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

    Mjb, so sorry. Hugs, pal.

    My guess is granite.

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  • annettek
    annettek Member Posts: 1,640
    edited July 2011

    MJB- you have so much on your plate....hugs and prayers to you

    I say toast is the pic! (Although Barbe got my mouth watering reminding me of my favorite canadian candies....they start carrying those candy bars in a grocery store here that I try to avoid as the last time I bought a coffee crisp, a honeycomb and a flake thinking they would last me as special treats through the week and they barely made it out of the parking lot...thank goodness I can't find macintosh toffee down here or I would gain back the 10 lbs i have lost.....

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited July 2011

    MJB, sorry to hear about your dad.  ((((((hugs))))))

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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited July 2011
    MJB...prayers for your dad and your family.
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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited July 2011

    Mystery pic -- page 433 -- keep guessing.

    It looks like the crisp top of a muffin.  That's my third guess but who's counting.  It looks like something else everytime I look at it.

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

    Mystery pic guess - An exotic bird egg.  Or could be a turtle egg??

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited July 2011

    Mystery pic - fish row?

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2011

    Hi...I will reveal the mystery picture later.Smile

    Some very interesting answers. This is fun.

    ♥

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

    pminxy you have been on quiet a journey.  Glad you decided to join us here.  I hope they come up with a treatment for you that will give you much relief.

    MJBmiller so sorry to hear the news of your Dad.. It is so hard when we have to face these situations with our parents.

    I have not given you guys an update on my Dad.  He has finished is first full cycle of chemo.  The lesion in is ribs has gotten larger but not causing him any more pain.  The spots in is lung are the same so that is good.  He actually is feeling much better these days.  I think the colon cancer they removed was cause him much more pain than he realized.  He and my mom don't realize the rib lesion has gotten bigger as none of us where able to go to the appt with them.  So because my Dad feels better they are telling everyone that it is working and he is getting better.  Once I found out and talked to my brothers we all just decided to let them think it for now because they are being positive about all of it.  My parents really don't get the fact that this will never be cured.  I think they half live in a fantasy land about it.  Even though the Dr. and nurses are straight with them they just kinda hear what they want to hear.

    I think the picture is a leaf although I know that has already been guessed.

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

    Sherry - At least your parents have a positive attitude about this whole situation.  If thinking this way is what gets them through everyday then so be it. Hugs to you and your family.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited July 2011
    Sherryc, It a real plus that your dad's quality of life is better now.  He is thru' the first chemo cycle and is feeling alright, so that leaves it open for future treatment.  I think a lot of seniors are against trying chemo, but when they do try they find it is doable, just like all the B/C gals find out.
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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited July 2011

    When are we going to find out what the mystery pic is?  Curiosity is getting the best of me.

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

    Me too Jo! 

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited July 2011
    Sheila - WHERE ARE YOU???  COME OUT, COME OUT WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!!
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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited July 2011

    Yeah Sheila, c'mon!

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2011
    And the mystery picture is.........................Wink
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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited July 2011

    Yeah......

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

    Drama queen.....

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited July 2011

     <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< FORMICA COUNTERTOP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    First price goes to jo1955

    Second price        Marlegal

    Third price            BarbaraA

    CONGRATULATIONS Smile

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

    You rock.

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

    WTG JO!  Cant wait for your pic next weekend!

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

    I must have been hungry...it looked like food to me.

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

    Are You Kidding Me?  Really?  Wow! I never win anything.

    At least I have all week to come up with something.  I promise I will leave the dog toys alone this week.  

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  • Foxlairfrm
    Foxlairfrm Member Posts: 214
    edited July 2011

    I would have never guessed! That was a good one!

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  • walker2222
    walker2222 Member Posts: 558
    edited July 2011

    Way to go Jo



    Made it home from NM. Was going to delay it a day but it would not change the out come for my dad either way. He had a good night so was more responsive this morning, just call when we got in and there has been no change. We all had our time with and told him it was OK for him to go home, mom is waiting. Thank you all so much for your support.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited July 2011
    mjb - That is what we are here for and will be here for you whenever you need us.
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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited July 2011

    mjb, I'm so glad you recognized the importance of saying goodbye and telling him it was okay for him to go. I was lucky enough to have that chance too, but many don't and it's huge later in life to look back and have that time. hugs hon.

    jo - congrats!!!!  can't wait to see what you give us. I'm happy for 2nd place - I feel a win coming on :)

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