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  • winggirl2
    winggirl2 Member Posts: 332
    edited March 2011

    Welcome 3rings. My DD and GS live near East Pointe so we visit the area often.  I live in lower MI.

    Carollyn - Been trying to find you on FB.....no luck.  Maybe try searching for one of us on FB?

    March 12 or 13 anyone up to having lunch?

  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited March 2011
  • 3rings
    3rings Member Posts: 376
    edited March 2011

    Yes i'm on Facebook my name is Cathy Ringey, I'm in Ferndale, but i must worn you that when i was going through Chemo and could not get out of my chair much, i got hooked on all of those silly games.  Hopefully you will know how to block all of the game request.  if not let me know i can send directions.

  • Not_Me
    Not_Me Member Posts: 180
    edited March 2011

    Can you say negative MRI???  So happy, I got the results today.  The short version, have been having routine MRIs each year.  Last July they noted a spot on the right side (non cancer side) and then went back to 2009 MRI and found it there as well.  Negative US and Mammo.  Follow up in six months which was Monday (okay a month late), and it is negative.  YES!!!

    I know most are on Facebook, but I still try to keep my C life a bit separate.  Hence the posting here.  Had a negative workplace experience while tx for C.  7 years NED although many scares along the way. 

    Hang in there ladies that are treating.  This is an awesome group of ladies from all walks of life. 

  • suzwes
    suzwes Member Posts: 1,740
    edited March 2011

    Congratulations on the negative MRI!  Here's a happy dance

  • SEI
    SEI Member Posts: 191
    edited March 2011

    Hi Everyone!

     Chris - great news on the MRI results.  Just had my mammo last month and all's good (knocking on wood). 

  • winggirl2
    winggirl2 Member Posts: 332
    edited March 2011

    Great news to be proud of Chris - CONGRATS!

    Cathy Ringey - Tried to find you on FB no luck.

    Irene - That makes two of us for recent mammo - thumbs UP.

  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited April 2011

    Fantastic news Chris!  Happy for you.

    I cannot find Cathy on FB either.  But, I really despise the search on FB.  What's with the suggested names - "Did you mean George Ringer in California instead"?  No, I didn't!!!! How do I stop it from doing that?  I'm not misspelling.

     I'm hoping Sue will check in soon after her surgery.  I'm getting worried about her.

    I think I have to pass on our next get-together if it is in April.  I'm sorry - just so darn busy this month.

    Can get more together for our team in May?  It is a very small group this year and I will miss our founding member, Chris!  

  • ktym
    ktym Member Posts: 2,637
    edited April 2011

    I haven't been able to make it up to now, would love to be able to make the next one.  The more time to arrange things the better

  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited April 2011

    Yea, yea, Yippee to you Chris!!  I've been wondering about the follow up.....just didn't want to ask!

    Great news!

    I couldn't find you on FB Cathy........I'll try again in a bit.

  • 3rings
    3rings Member Posts: 376
    edited April 2011

    Sorry you are having a hard time finding me try Cathy Leavitt Ringey that should work.  Sorry  i forgot how i was listed. But i forget many things these days LOL.  Now i play a lot of those silly games got hooked when i was on chemo and couldn't move around much.

    Great news Chris, I think i due for a PET scan next month...........i'm hoping for great news too!

  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited April 2011

    If anyone would like to join our team for the Komen Race for the Cure, you have until Wednesday before 5:00 pm, May 4th.

     We meet to car pool and stay for lunch at Hockey Town in Detroit.  Be sure to select the team:

    Wings of HopeTeam Page

    http://www.active.com/donate/detroitRFTC11/WingsOfHope2011

    Komen sign-up page

    http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1893880

    3Rings - still cannot find you on FB.  Please search for Team Wings of Hope and look for us!  

  • ICanDoThis
    ICanDoThis Member Posts: 1,473
    edited May 2011

    So weird, a Komen walk in Detroit that was neither too cold, too wet, or too hot!

    If the rapture were going to be tomorrow, I wouldn't be surprised.

    Sue

  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited February 2012

    Wow, it's been a while since I've visited this thread....and I see I'm not the only one ; )  Just wanted to check in with all the ladies in Michigan...I hope everyone is doing well.  I'm doing ok and am now 3 years out from my 2nd bc...it's been rough, mostly mentally, but so far so good.  Hugs to you all,

    Judy  B.

  • sunkistmi
    sunkistmi Member Posts: 287
    edited April 2012

    Hi everyone,

    Just got a 'reminder' about the Detroit walk and wondered if anyone was going to be walking this year. I really missed participating last year but we were just returning from Spain that day. My thoughts have been with you all even though I haven't been on the board. Had a nasty episode with an obstructed bowel several weeks ago that landed me a week in the hospital. Sure brought up quite a few feeling laying there in the hospital with IV's & blood pressure cuffs in and on the arms that one is told not to have anything on due to the possibility of lymphedema. Just had to do lots of praying. Now I'm working on trying to gain back the 7 lbs. I lost that I REALLY didn't need to. 90 lbs does not look as good on me at 60 as it did at 18, lol. Let me know about the walk. I don't think I would do it by myself, it was fun with the group although I do find myself getting more and more panicky in the crowds. You wouldn't think a person could be claustrophobic outside but somehow, I manage it quite well. I would be willing to drive again if we meet at the Meijer at Middlebelt & 96 in Livonia. I hope everyone is doing well. I didn't have the time right now to read back any pages, still working with the foster/rescue kitties and am bottle feeding 3 babies, but when I get a minute, will try to catch-up with everyone. Blessings to all.

  • Sandlake
    Sandlake Member Posts: 211
    edited April 2012

    Judy congrats on 3 years out!  Your 2nd diagnosis is simular to mine. So sorry you had to hear the news twice.  I am starting radiation in May sometime.  So glad to have 4 dd A/C and 12 Taxol's behind meSmile  I am walking with my team in the Susan G Komen this Sunday in Lansing.

    sunkistmi~ I have to figure out what to do with new kittens that are living on my deck.(they are 3 weeks old)  Mama cat has been around for two winters, I've been feeding her.  She lets me pet her now, so my plan is to get her fixed asap, not sure how old the kittens can be with out her though. 

    It's a beautiful sunny cold day here in Michigan! 

  • truebff
    truebff Member Posts: 642
    edited July 2012

    Ladies, You have to look up Grass Lakes Sanctuary Women's Wellness Retreats. It's for cancer survivors and they offer scholarships so it can be free of charge. I just came back from one of these retreats and it was HUGE! I am changed. I am whole. I am now doing my best healing ever. And it was FUN!

  • Not_Me
    Not_Me Member Posts: 180
    edited September 2012

    Hi everyone.  How goes it?  I think with FB, most of us no longer come here.  However, with the recent posting I was reminded or all of my good friends here.  Hope everyone is well.  

  • Infobabe
    Infobabe Member Posts: 1,083
    edited September 2012

    Not_Me 

    Congratulations on your success.  Eight years out is looking pretty good.  Thanks for posting.  we love to hear success stories.

    What was your diagnosis and treatment way back then?  

  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited September 2012

    I would love to connect with you gals on FB, I know it was mentioned a very long time ago here. I am Valerie Jean on FB. (my avatar is a little girl viewed from the back)

    Want to friend me?

    I don't get to see you gals, most of you live near the big D or further out. Remember I did attend the one luncheon in Williamston with you all. That was very nice & nice to meet up with BCO sisters. If I remember correctly, I met you Not_Me and ICanDoThis, Suzwes, Neesie, Sphynx, Winggirl2, and Carollynn79.

    A warm hello to everyone!

  • Infobabe
    Infobabe Member Posts: 1,083
    edited September 2012

    Valjean

    Where do you live? 

  • truebff
    truebff Member Posts: 642
    edited September 2012

    I'm in Ann Arbor, but I would love to meet-up with others when it is possible.

  • Valjean
    Valjean Member Posts: 1,898
    edited September 2012

    infobabe ~ I'm in Owosso.

  • winggirl2
    winggirl2 Member Posts: 332
    edited January 2013

    Testing......took me awhile but I found us.  Have not been here in ages.  Hello anyone else here?

  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2013

    To Funny Bonnie.......I was testing the grounds myself!   Had no idea what my password was..but guessed good!

  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited March 2013

    Hello, Michiganders :)  Just stoppin' in to say hello.  Hope everyone is well.

  • Not-Me
    Not-Me Member Posts: 198
    edited March 2013

    Hi everyone...I am back as well.  I am currently signed in as Not-Me but also have gone by Not_Me in the past.  Had a reoccurence as some of you know.  Just received my "Cancer Sucks" t-shirt in the mail today.  Hugs.  

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2013

    Hi Michigan girls! Didn't know this thread existed and I see that it's an old established group of support so I won't butt in. Just thought I'd say hello. I'm a little north of Rochester and loving the sunshine today!



  • Not-Me
    Not-Me Member Posts: 198
    edited March 2013

    Hello Dulcigirl...welcome to the group!  No butting in, we are here for each other.  The group slowed down as Facebook evolved.  But I am back here needing support.  I see from your dx, that I am following your footsteps.  Who is your PS?  How is the healing? Smile

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2013

    Dr. Michael Meininger in Troy. He is excellent and his office staff is fantastic. I would happily recommend them to anyone!



    I'm so sorry you're facing this again, but it sure looks like you caught it early again!



    I'm getting there. Still have two spots that are sore after a long day, but it's just over 3 weeks. Swelling is going away and I'm adjusting emotionally. Implants are much better than TE's!!!

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