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

    Yeah, Wave, I thought that since they now gave OncoDx test to women with 3 or less positive nodes, it was because the outcome was the same for them as for node meg. women.  You might want to investigate that further.  Maybe call Genomics "help line" too, to get a better understanding on the findings for node positive.  Your doctor might not even be clear on that.

    Doing chemo is not the end of the world & your doc has recommended what seems to be the minimum around here.  But since she has put the ball in your court to choose, why not have a clearer idea of what the OncoDx score means for you?

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  • LDi
    LDi Member Posts: 11
    edited December 2011

    I fit the criteria for this group and I am thankful for this community. I wish I had more time...but have 2 Doc Apts. today. So sick of going to Doctor Apts. But I look forward to getting to know the group. Looking forward to offering & receiving support and sharing any latest research, etc. So for today, just wanted to send prayers & hugs to all:) Anyone in this group with ER & PR+ that have decided not to take Arimidex or anything similiar. I am not promoting this decision....but with other health issues, I have decided against Armdx. My Rad. Onco supports my decision....but I am certain she would not reccommend it. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Must run for now. ((()))

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

    Welcome, LDi.  Is Tamoxifen an option for you?  Sometimes it is used for post-menopausal women in place of an AI.  Is it something that might not exacerbate your other health issues?  Good Luck at both appts. today!

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

    I want to beat my little dog to death.  I bought some really cute wedge high heel sandles (on sale) with a big blingy cross on them and my dog chewed them up yesterday.  I have not even worn them.  It was cold so we left her in the house.  Well today it is cold and her butt is outside.  DH tied the shoe around her neck and put her outside when he went to check on her had she chewed the shoe off and chewed in into a zillion peices in her dog bed outside.   Of course he called me laughing at the whole thing.  He would not have been laughing if it was a pair of his boots.  Can't remember the last time she chewed something, it is not a normal occurance for her, but I'm not giving her any slack all the same.uggggggggggggggggh

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

    Dang Sherry - I know how much you like things with crosses.  I bet you wanted to beat the crap out of that dog. I know I would have.  Bad dog!!!

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

    Oh, Sherryc!  She sounds quite proud of winning her "shoe medallion." 

    I wonder if a mule would be that naughty?

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

    I have an appointment with my MO tomorrow and I'm thinking she's going to want to start me on Arimidex. I think that I would like to let my body adjust to no ovaries for a month or so (and heal a bit from surgery) before I hit it with something else. Does that sound reasonable?

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

    LovesChristmas - I think that is very reasonable.  Our poor bodies are put through the wringer and back.  Doesn't hurt to take a breather.

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

    Barb58 I think that is totally resonable. 

    Eli I think she was quiet proud.  I stopped by my house at lunch real quick and DH had set it on the counter.  I had to laugh at it when I saw it.  I thought maybe I should glue that pretty bling bling cross to her butt. 

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

    Wow o wow that really frosted your cookies Sherry.  Our dogs did the same to my shoes.  Always mine but never the hubby's, why is that?

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  • noodle6
    noodle6 Member Posts: 51
    edited December 2011

    Elimar, mules are usually more like cleptos than destroyers--unless you're talking flower beds.

     Paula66 it may be because your feet smell tastier. ;o)

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

    I am so intrigued by your mules.  Anything with a bray like that just has to be fun.  Hee-Haw!

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

    You guys are aware of the pun here, right??? Mule is a kind of shoe.

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  • ToriGirl
    ToriGirl Member Posts: 1,188
    edited December 2011

    Wave-I was in the same situation as you...Grade 3 and oncotype score of 11, but one node tested positive.  I had 6 tx of T/C and did pretty well.  Of course, everyone is different, but there great threads on this forum and there are so many of us here that can pass on all of our little tricks we did to make treatment easier on you.  We stand behind you no matter what route you go and will cheer you on as you start your treatment. 

    I didn't know it at the time, but apparantly the paperwork they send back from the Genomic Health has a few pages to it.  I believe that on the last page it does incorporate what your percentage of recurrance is based on the number of nodes that were affected (1-3 nodes).  It was something that was just being added to the results...I would assume that it still would be there.  It wouldn't hurt to ask for the copy and see what is says.... 

    Either way, I'm saying a prayer for you...

    God bless,

    Tori 

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  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited December 2011

    Passing through on my way to bed, been a long day. Had a wonderful time with the grandkids. They sure kept me busy! Only a couple of inches of snow in Marquette. Most of our trip north we saw no snow of any measurable amount, even lots of bare grass. Very weird for MI in Dec.

    Happy Dance wishes for Kay, samsue, and WaveWhisperer!

    E ~ My DH had to also use up vaca days. Five of them!! All Fridays in June & the first one in July. I about went nuts, but I got through it. Visions of retirement. Frown

    Missed everyone!

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  • WaveWhisperer
    WaveWhisperer Member Posts: 898
    edited December 2011

    Tori, thanks for your comments and prayers. It's always helpful to hear from women with similar diagnoses and scores to see what they did and how they fared. After a sleepless night, I decided to go with the chemo: T/Cx4, starting 12/20. Now I'll have to start reading all the chemo threads to get tips for dealing with the SE. 

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

    The hardest part is making the decision. You will be fine. My best tip is to take claritan starting the day before chemo through three days after if you're going to get neulasta shots the day after chemo. Many people on these boards (and even my onc and her NP) swear by it for keeping the bone pain away that nuelasta can cause. Some people wait and see with their first treatment if they are going to get it first, but from experience, it can be pretty intense, so you might want to take it in case. You also might want to take L-glutamine for nueropathy, but you should always check with your doctor first. Good luck, we will be here for you and cheer you on.



    Valjean, where in MI do you live? We lived in Grand Blanc (near Flint) for a year.

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

    Thanks, ToriGirl, for the info. about the OncoDx report.  I has been a over two years since I had it done and from some posts, I deduced that there is a little more info. given than when I had mine done.  We haven't seen you on this thread much lately, hope all is well with you.

    Wave,  With so many tips and much sisterly support, you'll get through it.  Sleep well tonight.

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited December 2011
    Barbe,  Did you get a kick out of that?  Cool
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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited December 2011

    hehehehehe...yep, was waiting for the other mule to drop!!

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

    Good Morning all.  There is a new thread call the 2011 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium...It is always interesting to see what is new in the breast cancer world.  If anyone wants to keep up with it you can go to the thread and read up. One of the things I have found interesting is the study of biophosanates on premenopausal women.  They have found it promising and will be presenting it.  My MO put me on this protocol because of the studies he had been reading and thought it promising if I did not object so I said OK.  I have not found many women on the boards that are following this protocol.

    Wave so glad you made a decision.  I know for me once I make the decision it is so much easier to move forward.

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

    Ok wasnt going to post this, but know I have to because of all the mule comments.  A dude at work asked me to think about this little ditty.  Just think if the pilgrims shot a donkey instead of a turkey then everyone would get a piece of a$$ for Thanksgiving!  OMG sorry for the curd but I just thought it was funny. 

    Wave drink lots of water and use ginger for the tummy aches.  It does help calm it abit.  I did mine on Fridays so I had the weekend to rest up before going back to work.  Good Luck

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  • ToriGirl
    ToriGirl Member Posts: 1,188
    edited December 2011

    Elimar-thanks for the "shout out"...  :)  I read this thread all the time, I just don't post a lot lately.  

    Things here are okay...a sinus cold is trying it's best to get me down right now...ugh, but I'm hanging in there...  Trying to keep the holidays upbeat, but unfortunately, they just aren't that fun for me...I love giving out gifts to my nieces and nephews and my biggest kid (my hubby), but for me, it's just like, "whatever"....

    As always, prayers for everyone going through tests, scans and have them coming up...that all comes back clean, clear and normal...

    God bless,

    Tori 

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited December 2011

    Paula66 -  Thanks for the chuckle. Needed it today

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

    I saw my MO today who agreed that I don't have to start the Arimidex until after Christmas. Praise God! One thing at a time. Thank you for the input yesterday!

    She was amazed that I've been getting by just taking Tylenol these last few days but I hate the Percocet....makes me nauseous. I rather have a little more pain though it has been very doable.

    Prayers going up for everyone having tests, scans, and such...I must admit I've lost track of everyone this week.

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

    Your welcome barsco1963

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

    Wave-I did 4 rounds of T/C & worked thru them all.  I had my treatments on Thursdays, work on Friday was fine becuz I was on the steroid high, Sat/Sun were rest in bed days pretty much & Mondays I stayed home (except for the 1st Monday, which was why I stayed home the other 3.  We are still finding my mistakes from that day @ work!)  My tip-eat ice chips through the whole infusion each time--no mouth sores, plus it kept me hydrated!  I also ate yogurt & frozen grapes (course my treatment was in summer, but those 2 things were yummy & easy to get down)  Tip #2-follow the directions EXACTLY on the meds you are given.  Don't wait to see if you are gonna get nausea, etc.  Just take the meds.  My thoughts of chemo prior to having chemo was I was going to be throwing up every where all day for weeks!  Take the meds-worse case scenarios usually are not too much of an issue if you listen to the experts!  Best of luck. (And just because I don't want you to have a crummy Christmas, anyway they would let you start chemo after the first of the year?) 

      

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

    Trish- here's to a boring uneventful check-up! No news is good news! I'm bringing super charged extra shot lattes, creme brule, peppermint mocha, or salted caramel. Don't care about the calories or the caffeine here at the PP's!!

    And its a little chilly out so everyone huddle close!!

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

    Claire - Thanks!  It is cold here and we are in deep South Texas.

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

    Jo, I don't want to complain since I'm in Orlando. But i live here for a reason---it's not supposed to get cold. BBBBBBBBBBRRRRRRRRRR. I do love pulling out my flannels at night, but thanks to those lovely hot flashes, I end up peeling those off before morning. Last night, I actually kept them on ALL night! Pass the whipped cream!!

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