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

    All done!  Thank you everyone!  I'm sure full!

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  • YaYa5
    YaYa5 Member Posts: 667
    edited March 2012
    eph, what did you find out?
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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited March 2012

    {{{{HUGS}}}}  EPH ... glad ur back :)

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  • madpeacock
    madpeacock Member Posts: 369
    edited March 2012

    I'm late to the pocket parties but hugs to everyone! Hope everything is boring and normal!

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  • 2FriedEggs
    2FriedEggs Member Posts: 640
    edited March 2012

    Another newbie. I have read this site for a long time now and really find it informative. Unfortunately the Big C got me this year so I figured I'd register. You seem to be a fun group so I hope you don't mind my getting a laugh from your posts. I like DWTS, marguaritas and all that other good stuff too. I am pushing the age limit by just 2 years but I'm still in it and thats what counts right?

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

    Welcome, Florida, to the club no one should ever qualify for.  Glad you found us!

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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited March 2012

    welcome florida .... 

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

    welcome florida  The gals around here are great.  Come here to ask any questions you have.  Just to vent chat or whatever.  Just know that we are here for you.

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited March 2012

    welcome Floridamom! What part of Florida do you call home? I'm in Orlando. Welcome to our group--you will find all kinds of support and a little of goofiness added in. Where are you at in your DX and treatment? Don't mind me for being nosy, if you add all that on your profile, we will better be able to offer advice aimed at your particular BC. (((hugs))))

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  • Ossa
    Ossa Member Posts: 919
    edited March 2012

    Nice to find a fun tread with lots of advice.. I am just finishing my treatment.. Had AC/DT x8 from may -Oct 2011 .. Mx with immediate recon Nov. (tissue expander) Rads End Jan -March 5  2012  Will have exchange surgery at end of April or sometime in May depending on when they can fit me in.. Will continue Herceptin until July16/ 2012.. Also 4 1/2 months into my five years of tamoxifen as well as Metformin double blind trial study

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited March 2012

    Wow - lots of PP's going on - I sure hope everyone who had appts came back with no news (which is good news right?).

    I will have to get over my shyness and ask for a PP the next appt that I go to. Normally I have my DH or a sister to keep me company but  had to go it alone today (bone scan) - was kinda boring waiting all by myself. Next time I will definitely book a PP - can't beat the treats and the eye candy!

    Welcome florida - Lots of terrific people here to encourage & support.

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited March 2012

    Joni and Sherry......tons of love and hugs to both of you.  I know you are both strong.  Joni so sorry about your Mom.  Thinking you will get excellent reports.  Sherry, thinking of you and sending big warm hugs. 

    I just got home from LE therapy and have just three more appointments.  I have learned so much and have a wonderful therapist.  I am really going to miss her.  I get my sleeves next week....and may be able to get some LE compression bras that are more attractive than the flattening white ones I have now.  I have Truncal LE and also it is in my arm.  Very mild in my arm apparently but I still need to wear the sleeves daily.  Learning the many different massage techniques and various exercises has helped so much.

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

    Welcome, Floridamom!  Yes, tell us what surgery you had and where you are at in your treatment now.  The more knowledge you have going in, the more pitfalls you can avoid.  B/C really challenges how much info. you can store in your brain.  there is a lot to learn.  Let us know if we can help.

    Speaking of learning all about B/C, hello to Ossa!   Sounds like you have almost completed your B/C Degree.  With exchange surgery, the women seem excited (or usually looking forward to it.)  Sure beats the surgery we have to have to chop out beastly B/C in the first place.  Is the pic of your hair now, or is it longer now? 

    Hope Sherryc's surgery went smoothly.  It may be a couple days til we hear from her.  I am sure she will need some help with the housework for a week or two while she recovers, and I found a new willing manservant.  Remember to return him, Sherryc.  We've lost so many luscious laborers due to women just keeping them!  

                                        

    Everyone who had appts. and tests today, I look forward to lots of happy dancing when the results start coming in.

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  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 1,235
    edited March 2012

    Oh my Elimar , I love that man servant !!! mmmm he is sweet ... and I love the cabana boys .. this is such a dreamy place to be .... :) 

    Praying everyone has good results .

    Sherry .. hoping you are resting comfortably ... {{{Hugs}}}} 

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  • Ossa
    Ossa Member Posts: 919
    edited March 2012

    Excuse me.. Hallooo,, I need help with my housework...Tongue out

    elimar thank you for the welcome.. My avatar is about two weeks old, so my hair is a  teeny tiny  bit longer.. Growing sooo slow and I am blaming it on Herceptin.. On the upside, I can drive with the windows open and not a hair will be out of place Cool..

    Good luck to all the ladies having tests this week  may they all come back good

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  • jlsjls
    jlsjls Member Posts: 15
    edited March 2012

    Cmblastic,

    Thanks for the cookies and the support. I told my RO I've never had so much attention to one boob before, he laughed. I hope I gave the laugh for the day. Have a great one ladies.

    Joni

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited March 2012

    Elimar- I would love to have the manservant when Sherrie is through with him. My mx is 4/11 so pencil him in for me, wow !!!

    I can't believe all the new comers in the short time I have been coming here. Welcome everyone. All these ladies are great.

    I did get some relief today. The bs asperated 40 cc's of fluid from under my arm. It hurt, but feels so much better now. She said I might have to have it done again though.

    I am scheduled for a full body scan on Wednesday to make sure the cancer isn't some where else. I am nervous about more bad news.

    Went over the path report with the MO today and all my treatment options. We discussed the oncotype dx even though I had more than 3 positive nodes and she couldn't argue that the score is the same with one or 10 positive nodes. The problem is the insurance companies don't want to pay for it when there are more than 3 nodes involved. I would rather pay the 3875.00 and know that it is a benefit before I do chemo and not only lower my immune system from fighting something as minor as a cold, but if it is not going to be a benefit in fighting the cancer I am lowering my immune system and giving the cancer a fighting chance. I want proof that my score is high enough to destroy the cancer before I agree to it. We both agreed on stopping it's food source of estrogen. I will have the ovaries out and then the hormone meds. I know everyone needs to do what they are comfortable with and for me I want to make sure I have the right ammo.

    I hope everyone's test and surgeries went great today. Thanks for everyones help in keeping me somewhat sane.

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  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,882
    edited March 2012

    Enjoyed the pocket parties today and tried very hard not to leave crumbs...

    Joni - Hoping for good news for you!

    Dianerose - DITTO!!! Praying your bone scan is as clean as a whistle

    Sherry - Hope you are resting comfortably dreaming of the eye candy! 

    Welcome to the newbies! I am so sorry you have to be here but am happy to pass the margaritas since you are. Please feel free to reach out to any of us as needed.

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  • Heidi207
    Heidi207 Member Posts: 31
    edited March 2012

    Hello ladies! Another middle-ager from Maine here. Am facing surgery 4/20 and have really been enjoying the humor and partying of this group. Hopw I can jump in the pool with you!

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited March 2012

    DWTS anyone? Our cabana boy William kept his shirt on tonight. : ( but he still looks quite handsome in his tuxedo!! And is it just me---- but do all the women seem to have big booosums??

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

    WAiting for it to come on here; I've noticed all women on that show seem uplifted quite a bit-the magic of tape & socks I guess!

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  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,882
    edited March 2012

    Won't spoil it for you but they saved the best for last - Be sure to watch William......Yummy! 

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  • YaYa5
    YaYa5 Member Posts: 667
    edited March 2012

    i agree ... william = HOT!!  he can put his slippers by my bed anytime he wants!

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

    Not too shabby!  I like Urkel too, but he wasn't quite so snappy this week as last.

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited March 2012

    HI Heidi54- just jump in. Welcome.I am in Southern Maine, where are you?

    Dam arm pit is filling up again. I just want to cry Cry It's painful and I have to work today.

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

    Diana, did they drain it for you yesterday? Make sure you stay hydrated, in other words, drink water. You may also try an anti-inflammatory, like ibuprofen, but clear it with your doc. I also found that it really helped to eat anti-inflammatory foods as much as I could. Particularly helpful are chilis, raw or cooked garlic and onions, fatty fish and greens.

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited March 2012

    Welcome Heidi54 - You will find terrific support and encouragement here. Glad you found us although sorry for the reason you came looking.

    Dianarose - sorry that you are feeling horrible again today - hope that you can find a comfortable solution soon!

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  • madpeacock
    madpeacock Member Posts: 369
    edited March 2012

    Welcome to all the newbies - yikes, there's more every day. That is disheartening, to say the least. Not that you're here, but that more women are being diagnosed. Sigh. Sorry, a little too much BC on the brain today. 

    That luciousness needs to come scrub my nice, big, walk-in tile shower - room for two. He can scrub me...Tongue out

    I'll be at the BEACH this weekend! Woo hoo! My daughter is going on a school trip to Jekyll Island and my husband is one of the chaperones. They're leaving at 6 a.m. tomorrow (bye guys...zzzzzz) and I'm riding down with one of her friend's parents on Friday and we'll stay for a long weekend. The ocean is so calming for me, so I'm looking forward to it. Cool 

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  • cmbear
    cmbear Member Posts: 1,086
    edited March 2012

    Madpeacock, I am so jealous! I live 50 miles from the beach--somewhow we failed as parents--neither of my boys like the beach. Cry Oh well, now my youngest gets to help me paint the kitchen on his spring break. Yeah for me!!

    Welcome all the newbies, sorry to have to meet you under these circumstances but you are definitely found a good home here. Speaking of which--are there any PP today? Do I have to find a new cabana boy? Maybe one more mature that can handle our worldly ways. . . .

     

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited March 2012

    Claire, nobody throws a better pocket party than you do!  I am sure all the ladies will appreciate your efforts.

    Hello to all the new ladies here.  Get comfy...you'll be here awhile but never regret coming here!  :)

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