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  • TAB55
    TAB55 Member Posts: 198
    edited December 2012

    Joanne: Congrats on your clear results!  See you in my pocket tomorrow. 

    Eli: I won't jostle your tubes.  I'm a bit afraid of your pocket dictator.  I hear he uses chemical weapons...

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

    Stupid me Dept.:  Today was my weekly visit with my RO doc, so even tho' it was a chemo thing, I told him about my sore mouth (refer to first post on this page) and he gave me an Rx for some oral lidocaine.  He reminded me that I needed to alert all providers about my CT contrast allergy, and then he just happened to add, "You'll have to watch out now eating shrimp and shellfish from now on."  Whoa!  I had shrimp last night!!!   I have pleasantly eaten succulent shrimp and lovely lobster my whole life to no ill effect.  Now I don't know if I will have a permanent problem or if it was just that the shrimp boosted the effect that the CT dye had done to my mouth tissue.  When this is all over, I'll have to run a performance check with a delicious lobster and hope I don't wind up in the emergency room.  I know a lot of people are allergic to that, but what they are really allergic to is the iodine in those foods.  Stupid me, I was not even thinking of it last night at dinner.  No wonder I was double puffy this morning.

    Where's Meece?  Need to know if you are able to safely eat shellfish?

    TAB,  Yes, be afraid, very afraid.  I got three pages on how to do chemical clean up if he should ever chance to wet himself.

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  • TAB55
    TAB55 Member Posts: 198
    edited December 2012

    Eli: I'm rooting for a temporary allergy during chemo.  Giving up lobster is too difficult!  And yikes!  I hope your pocket dictator doesn't have a bladder control problem.  Might need dictator diapers...

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  • _Ann_
    _Ann_ Member Posts: 769
    edited December 2012

    TAB, I'll bring another huge bag of Cheetos and some color-coordinated orange Gatorade to wash them down.

    Eli, whoa, I hope your mouth settles down now that you know to avoid shellfish.

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

    so if I were to ever visit we can't go to Red Lobster (at least not until the hopefully potty-trained, with no backsliding) dictator is history!

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  • TAB55
    TAB55 Member Posts: 198
    edited December 2012

    Ann: Thanks!  Color coordination is good.  I'll wear a matching top.  Hope the pockets are big enough :-)

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

    TAB,  Did you know that "Cheetos goes with everything except a white pantsuit?"  Still, it  is so great that you intuitively know to pick a shirt that will hide any unsightly Cheetos dust.  We try to stay neat, but with the big crowd you will have in your pocket(s) it's almost impossible to eat them with wild abandon (the only way to eat them, really) and not leave a bit of evidence behind.

                                                                  

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  • TAB55
    TAB55 Member Posts: 198
    edited December 2012

    Yep, they're finger licking good!

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited December 2012

    I'm way behind again somehow. Eli love, I missed the first pocket party the other day, but I'll be right there under the pouch to help lighten the load from here on out, okay?

    Diane, why were you so freaked about rads? I hope after the first few, you settle into the mainly boring routine and have few side effects - it IS possible to not suffer too much with rads.

    Have to get things together for dd's baby shower Saturday so not much 'puter time the next few days. Hugs and love to all, especially those in the grips of treatment or side effects.

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

    It's that time of year again, the Breast Cancer Symposium in San Antonio is gearing up so keep an eye out for news stories in the next couple weeks for the latest B/C news and study findings.

    Here's one with some good news for younger (premenopausal) Tamox. takers, but not a clear conclusion for the menopause set:

    Longer tamoxifen use cuts breast cancer deaths

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

    I remember meeting a lady about 15 years ago who had breast cancer years earlier and was on Tamoxifen. I asked what that was. She told me it was to prevent her from getting breast cancer again. I remember asking her why we weren`t ALL given it!!! That stumped her.....

    Now when I think of what I said....I dunno, was that so bad??

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

    I have lots to catch up on but the discussion of laser hair removal.  I asked both my RO and MO about it and they gave their blessing.  I have had two out of 6 sessions so far and am loving the results.  Did it years ago on my bikini area and loved it then as well.

    Eli looks like I missed your pocket party hope all went well for your first rads.

    Had my follow up with my PS from my revision and he is happy with the results.  I am just as pleased but this time around he has me on restrictions for two months.  Bra 24/7 and lifting restrictions so I can't stress my pecs as well as nothing that would cause me to bounce.  Did lot's of internal stitching and said if I fall this time the next time around will be stitching to my ribcage.  OUCH no thank you I pray this one takes.  He is a great guy but I think he and DH have man crushes on each other. hehe

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

    Ok so now I have caught up.  Eli hate you are having puffy lips.  I hope the shellfish thing is temporary and your lips feel better soon.  I'm sure sleeping with the little monster is awfull.

    Juneau and Ann welcome

    The effexor worked for me for hot flashes.  For me the longer I was on Tamox the worse the hot flashes got. Finally got unbearable and had to break down and take the effexor. I go tomorrow for my 6 month eye doctor appt.  For some reason my MO wants me checked every 6 months while I am on tamoxifen.  I think it is overkill but I'll go with the flow. 

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  • Cindyl
    Cindyl Member Posts: 1,194
    edited December 2012

    Sherry, not overkill at all. T can cause your tear ducts to narrow.  This makes the tears pool in your eyes, and as my optomologist says "you are underwater looking out" It's fixable, they can put tubes in your ducts to keep them open (if not dealt with the damage can be permanent and lead to eye infections, dry eye, and other problems) My procedure is scheduled for January. Grrr

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

    Cindy, in my case the runny eyes (and nose) cleared on their own. I think that for me it was some kind of allergy-like inflammation. It was extremely annoying and affected my throat as well. 

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  • Lily55
    Lily55 Member Posts: 3,534
    edited December 2012

    I waxed underarms before and still do now, but I immediately put tea tree oil on afterwards so no bugs have a chance......

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

    Welcome, Lily55!

    I don't think it is a bad idea to get an eye exam or two while on Tamox.  Wasn't blurry vision/changes in vision  one of the side effects?  Also, aren't we at increased risk for cataracts?   I am off Tamox. now and maybe it is just coincidental but I think my vision has improved slightly.  I found myself reading some very small print the other day (even tho' I needed a very bright room to do it.) 

    Marlegal, Meece, When you came off your anti-hormonals did your vision improve?

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

    Lily, it`s not bugs we have to be cautious about when shaving, it`s cutting ourselves! When we can`t feel where the blade is we could be pressing too hard into an area that skin could be caught in. I watch myself very, very carefully...

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited December 2012

    Eli~, I can eat shrimp, crab and lobster.  I don't eat them in masses, but have not had a problem.

    Been working on Eph's idea for your dictator carrier:

    Simple and sporty

    This one has lots of room for your dictator and your Cheetos

    But this one might be best for you, lots of room for the above mentioned items, a bit of bling on the straps, it can be taken anywhere beacause it doesn't screem Cheetos, and you can wipe your fingers on it before you touch anything.

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited December 2012

    Meece - Those are hilarious. Cheetos Power!

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

    Meece,  Those are lovely!  Choices, choices.  Although I do love the bold statement made by bag #2, I have always had the feeling that if I was going to sport someone's logo, tthat hey should pay me to do their advertising, so...I will go with bag #3.  So chic, so utilitarian.  Look at the little compartment to keep my replacement 9v battery, and of course I love how it is already "distressed" to look like it has Cheetos dust all over it.  Who would know if I dusted my own mitts off on there occcasionally?  Perfect!

    Today's rads went fine, but I got a surprise when they told me I had some leftover barium in there from Monday.  WTH? 

    After rads, I took a little ride on my bike with (you already know!) that frightful little freeloader hanging 'round my neck.  It did not want to stay put, annoyance that it is, but I am trying to make an effort to stay active like everyone tells you to do during treatment.  I was not able to be active during B/C treatment because 1) I had the surgery to recover from; 2) I was sleep deprived going into it; and 3) I had just enough energy to be a caregiver for my mom, but not much left over.   Well, I have none of those variables now and for three years I have been reading how various women on these threads have run marathons, gone to their Zumba classes, hiked the Appalacian trail and taken Olympic gold for whatever that dancing with scarf things is, so the least I can do is try to maintain some biking or walking every now and then.

                                                                            

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  • TAB55
    TAB55 Member Posts: 198
    edited December 2012

    All:  Good work on the pocket party!  I got a mammogram and ultrasound and both looked good.  I'm breaking out the champagne and it's mimosas for everyone!  My BS gave me the OK for laser hair removal too.  Might be a gift I give myself next year...

    Meece:  Love those bags!  Any pocket dictator would be lucky to hang out in them.

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

    Woot, woot!  Good job getting an "A" on your exams, TAB! 

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  • Beckers
    Beckers Member Posts: 1,883
    edited December 2012

    Omg you girls crack me up. Loving the Cheetos bag to carry the dictator in!!



    I have been out of town. Went to Portland. It is beautiful there. I created this perfect mechanism for my dogs while I was gone with one of those octagon play pens and bungee cords all centered around the doggie door. Perfect. Well, my niece was here "house sitting" for the weekend and my hypercritical brother was coming Mon-Wed to put fresh food and water down. Well.. Neice left too much slack in the bungee cords AND the kitchen trash tied up but sitting on the floor. Apparently my dogs had all of their friends over for a house party Sunday night and there was trash, poop, pee....everywhere Monday when he came to feed/water them. I have had enough coffee I think. I may need the Ritalin too. Time to get the floors and rugs done!!!



    Thinking of you Eli. Portland thinks they are one of the pot head states I think, but I was close to Washington state. Could have picked you up some. If I had a receipt from Washington, would I get jailed for possession? We could do time. The orange jump suits match the Cheetos hand bag for the dictator.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2012

    Thanks, NativeMainer! I still think it odd that with those last two scraped out of my post-mx side, there were four "floaters " aside from the sentinel nodes....and none from my prophylactic side!



    Meece: love the bags!!! Lol!



    Beckers: ewwwwww! So sorry!



    Eli: I want a photo of you sporting the Olympian medal as you bike with your evil papoose tucked in the chic Cheetos bag!

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  • dechi
    dechi Member Posts: 173
    edited December 2012

    Nipple tattoo today!  Yeah!  I've been nippled.  Tongue Out

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2012

    Congratulations, Dechi! Do you love them???

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  • dechi
    dechi Member Posts: 173
    edited December 2012

    Yes indeedy!!

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

    dechi, is your nipple your avatar????Laughing

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  • Beckers
    Beckers Member Posts: 1,883
    edited December 2012

    Ha!!!!!

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