Calling all TNs

I've been checking in, too, hoping to hear from Dawn and Hope.

(((Mags))) - the important words are "no signs of hypermetabolic activity."  Those are reassuring words, so try not to worry too much.

(((Inmate))) - thinking of you and hope you are doing ok with the brain rads and keeping comfy.  Much love to you!

Hello Ladies........

Just a short note.  It has been pretty bleak around here.  I find myself sruggling with typing and thoughts.  But I miss you all so please interpret as best you can and I can help if it gets way too garbled.  I finished full brain radiation last Tuesday. Low and behold my hair fell out yesterday morning.  Ugh!  Now it's just very grippy 5 o'clock shadow on my head!

This brain cancer shit sucks!  I feel like I am going crazy half he time and then I feel normal but find myself doing something crazy and i just makes me sad. My husband has been my rock.  I couldn't be more proud to be his wife.  He keeps a close eye one me since I am on a full time pain patch.I am still layering all my clothe in an effort to wear everything even my specil occassion stuff.  Every day is a special occassion!  I have been reverse nesting while making such weird purhases.  I think my husband might have to put me on an allowance.  Today's purchase, a very large and heavy cement slipper chair for my yard.  Boy, we did not need that at all, but I was obsessed and just had to have it.  I do have 3 cement pillows to go with it.  Big garage sale 12,13,14.  I would like to get rid of a few things so my husband doesn't get stuck with so much of my lifelong picking junk.  Getting tired.  So will check back in a couple days.

Love to you all...........dawn 

An unmarried woman is newly pregnant and gets into an auto accident. She suffers a head injury and lapses into a coma for nine months. When she awakens in the hospital, she panics and asks about her baby.

Her doctor is called in and gives her a mild sedative, then he sits down to answer her questions. "I'm so happy to see you recovering", he says. The woman responds, "Thank you doctor, but what about my baby? Is everything all right?" He replies, "Yes, despite your injury, we were able to perform a fairly normal delivery procedure."

"In fact," he goes on, "you've given birth to twins - a boy and a girl."

The woman is very happy and asks when she can see her new babies. The doctor replies, "Right away, but we've already sent the infants home with your brother. We'll call and tell him you're okay. While you were unconscious, your brother took care of everything for you. He even gave the babies names."

At this point, the woman gets upset, "Doctor, my brother is an idiot! What name did he give my little girl?" The doctor answered that her name was Denise. "Oh, Denise, that's not so bad. What name did he give my boy?" The doctor answered, "Denephew".

((((Inmate)))) I love that you're making every day a special occassion.  I can just see you in fancy party dresses.  You're amazing and an inspiration to all of us.  Hang in there Hun xoxo

Dawn:

Just wanted to let you know that you are always being thought of, and wished nothing but the best. May every day bring you strength and healing. 

for our beautiful Dawn

Dawn - thanks for posting. You are in my thoughts. Every day is a celebration...so true! (((((hugs)))))

Girls I have a question.  How long do we have pain in our cancer side breast?  I am 14 months out from lx and almost a year out from radiation.  The past 3 or 4 days I keep having pain on my cancer side.  Sometimes it feels like it could be the bone?  I had a ct scan, bone scan, and mammo recently and all was clear.  So wondering if this is normal or if I should call MO next week.  When I push on the bone it feels bruised.  I have not said anything to anyone, cause I just don't want to go there.  Any advice or info would help thanks!

ksmatthews - I'll be watching for others to chime in on your question.  I, too, have a very sore spot (on the bone?) under my mx.  I'm about a year and a half post mx, and almost a year post rads.

Dawn - So glad to hear from you.  Wishing you the comfort of knowing you have many sisters here who are pulling for you.  I'm working on your idea of wearing "special" clothes for no special reason. What am I saving the good dishes, shoes, clothes for anyway?!  Thanks for posting.

Wishing everyone a joyful day.  Jan

I am 21 months PFC and I still have sore spots. I just had a 3 month check up on Thursday and my MO squeezes my ribs with the palms of his hands and it doesn't hurt, but there are small spots all over that are tender to the touch. Like if someone pokes or tickles me, it hurts. I also have pain beneath my MX area. Dr. says it is all normal and may last for many years.

you Dawn...you are the best inspiration for all of us. 

Maggie

I am walking in the CIBC Run/Walk for a Cure in Ottawa tomorrow. We formed a team 6 years ago in memory of my younger sister, Donna, who lost her fight with TNBC at 53. We have 22 team members this year and have raised about $1600. This year (and many years in the future), I will proudly wear the pink survivor t-shirt. We will be walking for all our "sisters" (and "brothers") who have fought, are fighting or will fight this terrible disease! Will be thinking of ALL of you tomorrow!

Doreen 

Warm thoughts to all doing the runs and walks.