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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2012

    Eph,  It looks like a speaker on another speaker or on a table. 

    (You are so mysterious, but if you are getting tired of doing it, try giving us something with a color or pattern that is a small clue.  I think the black and whiteness of the three you have used don't give us that much to go on.)

    ibcmets,  Someone new came (jcollins5, on page 611) and wanted some info. about IBC.  Don't know if she has checked back, but you might be able to help her with info.  I could not think of anyone else currently on this thread with IBC.

    marlegal, I DID see your face one the homepage yesterday.  Usually come right to my home page, but logged in from another computer and there you were!

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  • noodle6
    noodle6 Member Posts: 51
    edited January 2012
    MP:  A speaker sitting on top of the stereo?
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  • WaveWhisperer
    WaveWhisperer Member Posts: 898
    edited January 2012

    Cell phone in a charger?

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited January 2012

    Ipod docking station/stereo?



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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2012

    Computer speaker on a monitor?

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited January 2012

    MP - Base of a computer monitor.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited January 2012

    MP could be a sailboat. :)

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited January 2012

    MP-Have absolutly no idea, will have to think on it.

    Thanks all for the comments regarding my Dr's and the BMX.  DH and i talked about it and I finally made the decision to just go with my PS doing both.  I really like my BS but my gut told me to just go with my PS.  One thing that kept coming back to me was that the PS had told me if I wanted to use the BS he was fine with it, but felt he could control the cosmectic outcome better if he did both the BMX and reconstruction.  OK so I have found my vanity in BC. Since I am not worrying about active cancer right now I decided the PS was the right decision.

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  • zumbagirl
    zumbagirl Member Posts: 308
    edited January 2012
    Hi Joni, I am finally getting back on here. It is good to read and catch up with everyone. I forgot the special bond in sharing on here Smile
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  • madpeacock
    madpeacock Member Posts: 369
    edited January 2012

    MP - and now for a completely different direction: dark liquid pouring into a glass container. 

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited January 2012

    MP: bottom of a bar stool or office chair

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2012

    MP --  The spout on top of a Morton's Salt.

    I'm guessing a lot, but not really feeling confident about any of them.  Can't win if you don't play!

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  • cajmi
    cajmi Member Posts: 80
    edited January 2012

    Hi Elimar,

    I love the sense of humor, keep it coming:>  When I broke the news to my internist that I had BC, I tried to let her down easily by telling her I was really encouraged about my chances of not developing prostate cancerWink.  It took her a minute, then she said, "I should have known, you always make me laugh."

    @ were trying to kill me, so I had them taken out!   It's been my motto every since, in fact it was the theme for my going away potluck @ work:>

    Going for my BMX with recon on Wed, so I may need a few more good ones to pick me up...  Just don't make me laugh too hard cuz it might hurt:>

    I'm assuming all is well with you as I noticed you've been a member since 2009.

    Thanks again for the pick me up,

    Carolyn

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited January 2012

    Hey cajmi, good luck on Wednesday. It is a bit freaky to have bodyparts lopped off, but I am also in the "the suckers tried to kill me" camp, and it beats losing a leg or an arm. My BMX was 4 months ago and I am doing pretty well at this point. The recovery was more uncomfortable than painful. Since you are stage 0, I assume you get to keep your nodes and won't have to do chemo. In that case, you have every chance at a successful and uneventful surgery and recovery.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited January 2012

    Sherry--the multiple follow ups can be a pain, and are certainly something to consider. 

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  • cajmi
    cajmi Member Posts: 80
    edited January 2012

    Hi Momine,

    Thanks for good wishes!!!  I'm in a pretty deserted camp with a pedicle tram reconstruct, but I'm a tough old hag, and I'm getting 2 month paid vacation...  How's that for a postive attitude?

    I know it's a longer and tougher recovery, but I got a new power recliner and a netflix subscription, sooo...

    I hope you are doing well.  Did you have recon?

    Carolyn

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited January 2012

    Ok the MP is a glass of wine being poured into a glass.

    Im so glad when my family gets together to play poker that its just for change.  Man on man the last few games have left my pockets empty:-(  Plus side though, its nice to finally have family functions be just that family without the take of BC anymore.  

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited January 2012

    Carolyn, I did not have recon, because I had to do chemo and rads after the surgery. My surgeon will not do a 2-in-1, if there are rads to follow. For the time being I am inclined to leave well enough alone. Being boob-less does not bother me. If it starts bugging me one day, I can always do recon then.  Netflix and a recliner sounds like a good way to go.

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  • gc123
    gc123 Member Posts: 3
    edited January 2012

    Young 60!   Diagnosed 1/9  DCiS    Lumpectomy  Jan 19

    Path report -  margins close -  unifocal   Microinvasion

    Need to make a decision.   Another lumpectomy and a node biopsy - (would this make it now a partial mastectomy?)  

    Mastectomy?    Would this be too agressive at this point?  

    Another question - if it is considered a partial mastectomy - do they do recon ?

    Reading your posts -  - you are so supportive of each other!

    Anyone in this group  have dcis with microinvasion - just go for a lumpectomy with rads  ?

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2012

    Welcome, cajmi!   You probably spent your holidays becoming a B/C expert and letting the decisions swirl through your mind.  So the wait is almost over, and although surgery is hardly a pleasurable event, it will feel good to take that big step forward.  I'll wish you luck now (in case I forget by Tuesday) and be sure to let us know how it goes.  I had to Google "pedicle TRAM" and I'm still not sure how it is different from regular TRAM, although it did say it was a lengthy surgery.  Of course, I always say, "Time flies when you have the right IV drugs."

    And yes, I have been here a while.  The first year was for me.  The second year was to give back to newer Newbies.  Now, I have to say I hardly feel cancer-y anymore, even tho' I have those occasional check ups to remind me, a scar that is not cute, and will be Tamoxified for three more years.  Just as this site has many good role models for women with mets who live with B/C in the present, with incredible grace I might add, I think it is important to represent the scenario of "getting thru'" B/C, putting is in the past, and feeling normal again. THAT FEELING HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH MY MIND AND NOTHING TO DO WITH MY CHEST!

                                                    

    **I'd like to thank my bad, yet colorful brain for allowing itself to be thermographed and standing by me throughout.  (Sassy areas indicated in purple.)

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2012

    gc123, welcome!  The most significant aspect of your Dx is that you are Triple Negative, and Grade 3 grows aggressively.  Read more about TN, and check out the TN threads on here.  I don't know that you need another surgery if you go with rads, as that is intended to take care of random B/C cells in the area (the microinvasion & close margins.)  How do you feel about rads?  Hormone therapy will not be of help, but with either Mx or Lx and rads, they may suggest a chemo.  I have limited knowledge, so hopefully someone with your similar Dx with come with more info.

    Partial Mx is basically another name for Lx.  If the Lx leaves you noticably lopsided, you can get recon. for cosmetic symmetry.  My friend had it.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited January 2012

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    Well here's the MP-I'm done! My brain isn't able to find a reasonable imagine....the competitiveness comes out to make it as hard as possible :>)  E your turn to start the ball rolling the right way.  

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  • YaYa5
    YaYa5 Member Posts: 667
    edited January 2012
    gc123, i agree with elimar that the most significant part of your dx is the triple negative and the grade 3.  my breast surgeon told me that if i only had DCIS, he'd recommend lumpectomy and rads, but that if my pathology came back worse than DCIS, it would definitely be chemo and radiation.  i had a lumpectomy and the path was ER+ and H2+ so, of course, i had chemo as well as radiation. what does your breast surgeon recommend?  personally, i'd get as much information as you can on this site and make a decision based on what feels most comfortable to you.  also, check out the triple negative treads here.  good luck.  please let us know what you decide.
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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2012

    Eph,  You should have included the "done brewing' light as a little clue!  You are the CHAMP of the Mystery Pic challenge, for being so mysterious 3 times in a row. 

    Weekend Mystery Pic ===== All good things come to an end, thanks for playing!  

    Now, now, I don't want any blubbering about it.  It's not like you won't all be busy next weekend...

    ( ) watching the Super Bowl anyway.

    ( ) going out to that popular restaurant that is always crowded with a 45 minute wait minimum (because, trust me, on Super Bowl Sunday, you can waltz right in at about 6:00, no waiting.)

    Check one.

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  • madpeacock
    madpeacock Member Posts: 369
    edited January 2012

    MP: Okay so I had the subliminal impression of a "dark liquid pouring into a container" - LOL! Coffee works for me... You're too good at this!

    Super Bowl at our house! We have the biggest TV/living room/dining table in our cul-de-sac so everyone comes to our house, but they bring food and drinks, so it's all good. If you don't have plans, come on over! Tongue out 

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited January 2012

    I did include the top of the arc of the brew light on the MP but it was too small to see I guess

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited January 2012
    hi ladies, i havent been here for a few months, not getting on the comouter much, this darn hypthyroids killin me.. i just wanted to catch up reading, and let you know i still try to catch uo.. its hard, though.. you guys are talkers hahahaha....3jays
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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited January 2012

    Ok some of you are gonna ream me for this on, but thats ok Im a big girl and can take it.  I am so so happy that I will not be watching the superbowl.  I was so blessed to have a man who doesnt watch sports of any kind!!!  Yea me!!!  But the down fall is the millions of westerns I have watched of the last 23 years. But I would rather suffer thru some of them then have to suffer thru a sporting event!!!

    Welcome to all the new gals around here.  The gals around here are great.  They are very helpful, so if you have any questions just post away.  Someone will be able to help.  Hang in there!

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited January 2012

    Paula--I'm not a sports fan, either, and look at the whole Super Bowl/major sporting events as just one of the quirks of my sporting friends, something that's part of their uniiqueness and insaness!  Of course, I'm single and the dog doesn't care what is on TV as long as she gets the occasional pat on the head. . . .

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  • reesie
    reesie Member Posts: 2,078
    edited January 2012

    Funny, in my house I'm the sports fan. I can't tell you how many times I watch stuff while my DH grimaces. I told him it's better than watching the sci fi channel all day (oh lord another twighlight zone marathon lol).



    It's ok, my DD watches with me (we're a little backwards in my house). Football is over for us since the Eagles lost and I'm not a Patriots fan and we don't even mention that other team that doesn't know what state they're from in our house but the Flyers are doing great :)

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