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

    Sherry, that sounds like something I would LOVE to do! I love fishing and eating it too. Aren't you a bit concerned about the action of casting with your recent surgery? I am envious for SURE!!!!

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited November 2011

    Sherry, BIG congratulations.  Could not have gone to a more deserving person.  My son is an avid fly fisherman.  Used to be a guide in Alaska during summers off in college.  He still goes there once a year to fish.  Enjoy it!

    My thyroid surgery is tomorrow....no hitches!  I hibernated in this house for a week and am feeling good.  So, should go off without a hitch.  Hope so, two postponements is enough! 

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

    Sherryc, Eph posted that link for casting for recovery.  I signed up but they didn't pick me, not even as an alternate.  Darn!  They have had that weekend retreat already.   Sounds like a relazing and fun time.  Enjoy!!!   

    swinn & tiedyemom,  Hope you both have good news coming your way.

    janis,  First will be hoping everyone shows up like they are supposed to (oh, that sounds like I mean pocket pals, but I mean the staff,)  then that all goes well and they don't need to remove any extra parts and that you have only the teeniest, tiniest scar.

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

    Barb I asked my surgeon the day of surgery and she thought I would be OK.  So when I went in for my post op visit on Monday she had me do some range of motion and thought I was fine if I only promised not to fall in the river.  Your Dr has to sign and medical release.  I had already had one signed but they wanted another and she signed it for me.  She told me just listen to my body.

    elimar they have the 2012 schedule up  you should sign up again maybe you can get picked this time around.

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

    Disturbed by news article, yet again.  This is sort of a companion piece to the ones that focus on age for mammo screenings.

    Tests Not Perfect

    The whole age/screening hinges on 40-50's and whether they are "high risk" or not.  In some cases it will be obvious, but in others it won't and they will fall in a gray area dependent on a doctor's judgement call.

    Then there is this:

    "What really worries Lichtenfeld is that ever more powerful cancer screenings are being developed, before doctors have a way to tell exactly which early tumors should be removed."

    All that money being spent on development of screening devices, but still dependent on the varying cleverness of your particular physician.  I'm not doctor bashing, just pointing out they are human; therefore, let's factor in human error.

    Compared to detection research, I have to say a vaccine is sounding better and better all the time.

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited November 2011

    E--I am still waiting for Gyn's to be SERIOUSLY trained about BC. Seems many of them don't know  as much about women's breasts as they know about their Hoo-hahs. At least mine was lacking in some basic knowledge since he missed mine for over a year and was definitely high risk. Good thing he retired this year!

    Janis-can I start the pocket party early? I am definitely bringing the special beverages this time!

    Still have my mind on my cruise!! good luck tomorrow!

    Sally and Cindy--hoping for good news for you today. 

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  • lwarstler
    lwarstler Member Posts: 341
    edited November 2011

    Janis: I agree, hope everyone is there this time and there are no more delays.

    Sherry: awesome news...so glad to hera

    Sally: Your in my thoughts and prayers for your mammo.

    Cindy: You are also in my thoughts and prayers...I'm not sure that the ups and downs go away. I am close to half way through chemo treatments and still have my ups and downs. I did get more predictable for me. Getting a full plan in place and getting started helped and now I think it is hormonal from the chemo as it gets worse for 3-4 days after the worst of my SE's is over and then I am up. I don't need the anti-depressant daily but my doctor has given me something for those bad days...however, if you bad days out way the good, I have had wonderful experiences with some everyday anti-depressant during other situational depression bouts in my past. If you feel like it isn't getting better or if it is really affecting your daily life and the other wonderful suggestions for staying busy aren't' working, I would take the meds and be easy on yourself...there are enough things you can't help or do anything about with this disease, so If there is any part of our discomfort that can be mitigated with drugs...I am all for it.

    So much to catch up on..

    Valjean: Congrats...doing the happy dance for you!! You are so right about embracing life and I hope it is or soon will be your reality.

    Darlam: so sorry you have to join us but a wonderful group of women that have really supported me through some very rough times...glad you have found these same wonderful women. Reesie said it best...don't apologize for your feelings. This is a terrible disease that takes a lot from us and comes with many questions and future concerns that often feel overwhelming. I also get mixed feelings from long-term survivors, almost feeling guilty about wanting to believe that I will be one of them, while at the same time gaining hope that it happens for many women. My hope is that it will become a little easier when I am done with treatments and get an all clear scan to believe that it might really be gone. My heart is with you and I hope you are feeling a little better.

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited November 2011

    Claire....I kind of thought you might be the first to volunteer.  You really should be promoted to be our honorary pocket party planner.  PPP!  Your food and beverage choices are always spot on.  Yes, I think this is your niche hon.  So glad you are planning ahead!

    Eli.....thanks for all the happy thoughts.  Maybe we need to vote, but I have nominated Claire to be our first, official Pocket Party Planner.  PPP for short of course.  She is always out there first offering the first treats and beverages for the parties.  Since we have so many here, I think she deserves the new title.  Any thoughts??  All good paties could use a great planner!  :)

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

    Janis I agree Claire can now be the PPP.  She is always the first to step up

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

    herry - I second that - let's make Claire the PPP.  She does an excellent job.

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

    Claire does a great job.  As long as she throws the Cheetos in from time to time, the job is hers! 

    I don't always get into the pocket--what with my lint allergy and being such a homebody--but I am always sending out the most positive of vibes for everyone facing those situations.  I could not be more pleased that the the supportive delegation that does go along has the best in pocket hospitality.

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited November 2011

    Claire, I think it makes it official now that Eli has nominated you as well.   You are the brand new PPP!  Pocket Party Planner.  You have a new title and lots of new responsibility.  You get to practice your new job tomorrow.  Hurray!

    Eli....If the lint allergies are bothersome you need to stay out.  You can be the outside activitries director!  In case it gets too crowded and people fall out you can entertain them ouside.  I see you at being very good at this and keeps you far far away from the lint!

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

    Go Claire, our own PPP!

    Good Luck Janis and I pray all goes well.

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  • juliet62
    juliet62 Member Posts: 3,412
    edited November 2011

    go claire-  i'll bring the chips and dip and a pack of cheetos,good luck janis(think b9)

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

    Good Luck Janis I'll be in your pocket in the morning.  I'll see if I can come up with any good snacks.

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  • orangemat
    orangemat Member Posts: 645
    edited November 2011

    Best of luck to you, Janis!

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  • walley
    walley Member Posts: 231
    edited November 2011
    good luck ....Janis sending a prayer for B9Smile
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  • LovesChristmas-Barb
    LovesChristmas-Barb Member Posts: 706
    edited November 2011

    I'll be in your pocket tomorrow too Janis and praying that all goes well!!

    I went to the MO today who told me to stop taking the tamoxifen because of the side effects I was having. Now she wants me to get my ovaries (and my uterus) out right away. I asked if I could wait until after Christmas and she said no...unless my doctor couldn't schedule me before then. ARGH!!! My kitchen is going to be started to be remodeled next week and I'm supposed to have  Christmas at our house. This could be interesting. If I can't have it done right away, then she wants to go with Lupron so I can start taking Arimidex as soon as possible.

    I must admit I'm a bit nervous about instant menopause and Arimidex. Doesn't sound like fun.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2011

    Janis. I just noticed you are in Idaho as well!!  I Live in Mountain Home..Good Luck to you tomorrow..Prayers coming your way..

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2011

    Today was a long day..50 minute drive to the hospital, then SNB and port placement. DH received news from my radiologist regarding the biopsy yesterday of two other "spots" found in the same breast after the MRI on Monday.. biopsies were negative.. which was relief. My surgeon only needed to take 2 nodes today, will be waiting on that pathology to come back. Chemo starts Tuesday..

    Oh and I just love it that I am peeing BSU (Boise State University) Blue

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  • marthah
    marthah Member Posts: 322
    edited November 2011

    LOL, Lory...I'd forgotten about the blue pee after the dye they give you for the SNB. Thanks for the reminder. I was so scared at the time (had my lumpectomy too) that I missed the humor in things like that.

    Good news on the B9 results, too.

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

    Barb urggg about the ooph and hyst with Christmas coming up.  Hope you can get everything scheduled ok

    Lory good news on the B9, hope the SNB comes back B9 as well.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited November 2011
    LC-Barb58,  What are your side effects?  Sometimes an MO will have you come off Tamox. for some weeks and then try it again, and the S/E's are more bearable.
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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited November 2011

    Janis,  Make room for me in your pocket - looks like it is going to be one heck of a pocket party.

     Lory - Good news on the B9 results - crossing fingers for the same on the SNB.

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

    Barb will be thinking of you!

    Lory good news on the B9 and continued B9 for the rest.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited November 2011
    I think we have to point someone as a pocket carrier Wink
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  • WaveWhisperer
    WaveWhisperer Member Posts: 898
    edited November 2011

    I'm 63, but (generally) feel more like I'm 50. I'm a new member of this club. Hope you ladies will share the secret password and handshake with me. I had my surgery -- lumpectomy and SNB -- 12 days ago, now awaiting Oncotype test results and CT scan before the MO makes a recommendation as to whether I should have chemo or just radiation, followed by one of the anti-hormone drugs. 

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  • marthah
    marthah Member Posts: 322
    edited November 2011

    Hiya Wave, and welcome to the club no one wants to join. Tongue out

    The secret handshake is a hug. The secret password is welcome. Kiss

    Tell us a little about yourself when you have time! 

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited November 2011

    Janis,  will be in your pockets tomorrow.  I have a good feeling for B9 results.  Bringing my favorite food of all time, chocolate covered pretzels and some good beer to go with it.

    Welcome newbies.  Please chime in the conversation, ask questions and just vent if you need to.

    Had onc visit, Herceptin and radiation today, the trifecta.  Will be joining the Tamoxifin club soon.  Got my prescription.  Only two more radiation txs and I will be done!  I actually think I am better today than on Monday.  Not sure how that's possible, but I'll take it. 

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  • YaYa5
    YaYa5 Member Posts: 667
    edited November 2011
    welcome, wave.  here's my secret handshake:  {{hug}}  i know how hard it is waiting on the oncotype results. i hope you get a very low score.  stay around this place and you'll get lots of support and questions answer.  sorry you had to join us, but it's a great place.
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