Calling all TNs

Wow, Sugar, that sounds fantastic! I want to hear this all over the news soon.

Dawn, I had sciatica about 15 yrs ago. I know, you turn just the teensiest bit wrong and BAM excrutiating pain. It was horrible. Mine "progressed" to ruptured disk and the surgery fixed it good. Such a relief. At the time, I was freaked out because I'd never had surgery and didn't want the first one to be on my spine. Turned out to be practice for the FBC. Ha! I can do anything now.

Cocker - Wow! Great minds like the same LOLcats! See?

Evening everyone!  I just joined the group a week or so ago and am having a tough time keeping up!!!

Would like to say I enjoy seeing what everyone has to say on all subjects, it makes me feel as if I am not just here to talk to others with cancer but to friends who have a variety of likes/dislikes. Keep it up.

Melissa-- I had the same treatment you will be starting and did not have a port- am paying for it now as I get blood drawn very 4-6months and had to have a CT and MRI with contrast last weeky. It was very difficult to get these done with my weak veins. I truly hope you do better!!!  On top of all the treatments I also had to get fluids regularly during the first 2 months because I was so sick. I don't want to change your mind about no port but do be open to it if you have difficulties. Thankfully I had a wonderful chemo nurse who spent extra time with me each week until we got the best vein we could. Stay strong--- no matter what you do you'll make it through.

Hope everyone has a restful night and good thoughts to all of you.

Kelly

NavyMom-Me too. I went to the BS about a month ago and she basically did nothing but feel me up and said I will see you in another six months. What a waste of a co-pay. She's really good but there is nothing more we need to discuss. I am really considering after my next appt with her to only see her in the future if I need her.

Also ladies I am all done, exchange, nipples, and tattooing complete. I look great I almost cried once I saw myself. I just knew I would look like a freak and I don't I look GREAT! A Double-MX is a hard decision to make. I always wondered what will I look like. I just wish I could have seen more completed pictures it would have taken some of the fear away in the beginning. Also I really wish I would have created a photo side of this process to share with newbies who are faced with tough decision. Women are often so overwhelmed with having BC that they overlook asking some of these tough questions of how I will look etc...

Thanks for listening I just felt I needed to say this.

Cocker- Thank you for the prayers for my cousin. She is so scared right now.

Good to hear from you Minxie! Hope all goes well with the rads!

Fighter- that's exactly what happens at my BS appts. A quick feel up and I'm done. It takes me 50 minutes to get there and costs $30. She wants to keep the every 4 month check until I hit 3 years. I kinda feel like it's a waste of time, but if something should happen in my left breast she might be able to find it better than I.

Thanks for the info Sugar!

Now, to find something to entertain the kids today!! There is nothing to do in this little town!!

Give a thought, say a prayer or thank you of the men and women of D-Day today. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which "we will accept nothing less than full victory." More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day's end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot- hold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high -more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded -- but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler.

Cocker-I feel you it does take a lot for us to accept our new bodies. (((Hugs)))

The thing is that my ONC specializes in breast cancers and I don't have Real Breast left so to speak so everytime I see him (every 3 months) he does a breast exam as well, and a blood draw. So I was like why all the repeat. Now you ladies are making me feel gulity so I guess I will continue with the program. 

Has anyone heard from Blondelawyer? I see her last post was in April. I am concerned!

Blondelawyers blog was last updated May 22. The link is in her profile.

TifJ - Your cousin is in my prayers.

Inmate - I was so happy to see your post!  Sorry you're having such a rough go with this chemo, but happy it's almost over. Hang in there!

Fighter - Wonderful that everythings finished now, and you're happy with the results. I can only imagine it feels like a giant step back toward normal.  And just in time for summer, too.  Now go out and enjoy the new you!

Sugar - Thanks for posting that link.  The best thing that happened to me today was reading about such promising research for TNBC.

Everyone - hope the sun is shining wherever you are!

Good morning Ladies

Tifj - I expect your cousin is scared, poor girl. I know what that feels like and don't think I will ever forget it.  I feel so sad for what she is going through. You know the words Cancer Sux just doesn't seem a strong enough word anymore when I hear about people like your cousin. Sending her big warm hugs.    

NavyMom - My onco runs late as well. Last appointment she was 1½ hrs late but she is so lovely I just allow extra time for her cause I know its going to happen.   

BernieEllen - My thoughts and prayers go out to the men and women of D-Day and I will thank them for their service.

Lisadi1963 - Its brilliant that surgery went so well for you and that your BS got it all out with great results.  Onwards and upwards for you now.  Big hugs.

Tazzy - what a lovely thoughtful man.  My old fellar thinks it and doesn't say things as much but he shows me he loves me dearly in so many other ways as I do him.  You just hang onto that chap. 

How did you do your photobucket.  I have a 2007 Hp touch computer. Can I do it with this. 

Kathrynn - what was the pending lawsuit all about. 

Oh I get you now with the rads 'take a deep breath'. Thats a relief.  Thanks for explaining.

Thanks also for the smooch it got me right in my chops, just like my dogs does lol.

I'm all for a toast to the researchers with lemonade. Sugars news was just about the best.

Kellycbk - Welcome to our group.  We are growing rapidly but the more the merrier. You really sound like you have been put through the mill.  Hopefully our humour on here will help you feel better.  

Melissa 119* - Welcome to the thread.  You will find a lot of helpful advice on here.  Just ask away for any questions.

Inmate - now what date is that baby due. I have started knitting lol. Hope you feel good today. Only one to go. Woo hoo.

Heather - how is your new job going.  Hope you like it and are meeting heaps of new friends.

Mags20487 - Can you tell me what lymphoedema starts with. After yesterdays Taxol I keep getting cramp in my foot and toes (no numbness) and my left hand also itches like mad.  Could this be the start?

Minxie - glad you are feeling so positive about rads and are redy to get going. I feel sure all will be well.    

Have a good day ladies.  Keep well and keep smiling. Big hugs. Annie           

Thanks for nice post, Bernie.

Indeed, tip a glass for the researchers and the fine advancements that seem to be coming along.  I pray for them regularly.

Have a great day, ladies.

njprn: Thanks for posting that article - a nice summary of most of the latest TN research. I think it's good to remind ourselves of the stats the author mentions too - a 70-75% overall "cure" rate for early stage TN, as high as 85% for those who are node negative.  

Hi CS.... It was mccrimmon (I think...wasn't??) who told me about photobucket.   Only uploaded that one pic of Tucker... think it was a jpg.   dont know if you can do with an HP Touch computer ???  Anyone ???  Sorry, not much help eh?

Can I ask... are you a writer/journalist by trade ???

Mags20487 - you have answered one of my worries brilliantly - I have a cord under my left arm (breast off left side). It is tight and I have been stretching it for quite some time now to release it as my oncologist recommended.  No matter how much I stretch it, the cord just won't break like I want it to. Not sure what other exercises I can do to make it break as she said. Do you have any suggestions.

Tazzy - No I am just a lowly Medical Typist Supervisor. Nothing fancy from this gal.  I must look back to Heathers posts then to see if I can do the pics. 

I must tell you about an incident in the chemo room yesterday.  For the last week I said to my old fellar it might be a good idea if he had his PSA done again for his prostate as it was over a year since the last one.  "What are you talking about woman, nothing wrong with my prostate, I don't need another check so stop freaking".  Ok I said its your prostate don't come running to me if you keep peeing in the night (and he does)  and left it at that.  Went to chemo and a lady came in and started telling us about all the supplements and minerals she was taking.  Then she turned to the fellar and said you need to eat two brazil nuts per day to keep your prostate under control.  He said nothing until we got home and then said I am going to the supermarket early tomorrow morning. I said why he said to get some brazil nuts (I sniggered to myself) but true to his word he was at the supermarket the next morning early before they opened.  I was struck dumb (for once). I couldn't persuade him to have a bloody check up, his wife of 45 years almost,  but a woman he didn't even know just said brazil nuts and he was off like a rocket.  The bleeding things may not even work for the silly sod so to put it mildly his nuts and his prostate are in his hands now to sort out.lol.

There was a snippet in the newspaper today it reads - "Sue Warren broke into a stranger's house in Westlake, Ohio, tidied it up, then left an invoice for $75.  She's done it before and is apparently serious about it as there are local ads in the papers for Sue Warren Cleaning Services"   All I can say is she don't come to my bloody house I'd give her $75 bucks to clean mine.      Annie           

Ladies- thank you all for the well wishes and prayers for my cousin.