November 2009-Starting Chemo

I too havn't been on here for a few weeks.  I guess I am trying to pull myself away from this cancer trip.  But alas I find I am drawn back wondering how you gals are doing.  I think I shaved my head at this piont three years ago.  I remember having hair for halloween and shaving on the sunday that followed.  I have an appt. with my RO at the end of the month.  Not sure why but I'm getting nervous now.  I guess because now I am thinking about every ache and pain and wondering if it's C.  Call me crazy.

To you american gals, happy election week.  I hope everyone is safe and sound after Sandy.  I know Alicia got  her power back.

Thanks for asking about Josh, Linda.  I put a brief explanation on facebook, but for those of you not on facebook, Josh was jogging in a neighborhood near his college 2 weeks ago and was hit by a Doge Ram pick-up  truck.  He thought he was okay, so he walked back to his dorm, which was prob. 1/2 mi., where he proceeded to get sick.  A friend found him on his dorm room floor, called the RA's, and they all got JOsh down to he friend's car and she tok him othe ER.  They admitted him and ran all kinds of tests.  There had been talk of medivaccing him to another hosptial that specialized in internal injuries, but he didn't have go to there:  He had no broken bones or internal injuries.  I drove the 4 hrs. to see him the next day and stayed for 2 nights to make sure he was on the mend.  He was tremendously sore that week, and missed all his classes, but was able to go to them last week. His main conplaint was that his ribs, knee and wrist hurt a lot.  He is healing very quickly, though, is feeling more like his ol' self now.  I told him he was a very blessed young man, that the outcome could have much much worse.  Oh, the driver did stop, but when Josh told him he was okay, the driver took out his wallet and tried to pay Josh on the spot, then just left without leaving any contact info with Josh.  We figure that the driver was either drunk or had something to hide from the police, because he begged Josh not to call them. I believe the police are still trying to find the guy.   We are just so thankful he was okay.  Nette  

Hi girls !  I finally have popped in to check on you all.  Hoping everyone is doing well and living life.  I have stayed away from the boards as I find it makes me nervous and keeps cancer front and center of my brain.  I am still trying to stuff it in the back.  Had another foot surgery last week, thyroid dr today he called and said one nodule grew slightly like .2 mm's.  Said it could simply be the sono tech that measured.  I will see what he says today.  Scans and blood February so I will try to relax until then.  I hope everyone is getting ready for the holidays and feeling good.  I keep up with many of you on FB those not on ~ GET ON ! Nettie ~ Hope your son is on the mend.  HOLY CRAP.

xoxo

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Hi girls, 

All is going well here.  We faired well with the storm, just had no power for a week and had a tree land thankfully on our shed and not our home.  Have been busy with life.  February 20th with start my 6 month exams, lung scan and blood work.  Will pop in and hopefully tell you all I am doing good !  Already getting the nervous jitters that it is coming up in a month.  Hope everyone is doing well.  

Alicia

Ya, Sue how are you?

I see Linda all the time on FB.  She seems to be living life to the fullest.

Sue, welcome back.  I guess it must be getting hot down there this time of year, right?

WOw Automn.  We are up to our eyeballs in snow right now...Patiently waiting for spring...I lie, I can't wait for spring, not at all patient.

Hi Linda - it's still hot here, still getting temps like 86 F. How are you? still on herceptin?

Linda - that is the best news - thank God for herceptin. Congratulatons on getting a house!!

I'm good, except my back went out on Thursday - my physio takes good care of it, so it will only probably take 1 or 2 more visits to clear it up.

We've just been to the Sth Island of NZ for 3 weeks. Had a great time. Going to Adelaide in May for our grandson's first birthday.

Otherwise, I just go to work everyday and try and rest on the weekends.

Sue

Michelle - big hugs and lots of swearing from me. Does you hip hurt when resting, like lying in bed? I'm one big ache, but resting pain seems to be an indicator. Keep us posted - love you.

Sue

M - I have chronic back issues and often bad pain - my bone scan was a mess, but no cancer - just lots of arthritis. Try not to worry too much yet. 

I'm with my daughter at the moment - she's having major husband issues and needed help - going home tomorrow. The baby is gorgeous - nearly 1 now. We'll be coming to see them in early May for his birthday.

(((((((((HUGS)))))))))

You have got to stop thinking of burial clothes and the like! It will do you no good! Look at me, I'm Stage IV, and am doing just fine, going on my 4th year of treatment. As Cher says in Moonstruck...Snap Out of It!

Depending what the scans show, bone metastisis is one of the easiest to treat since it does not involve the internal organs like the liver or lung (mine was liver). Zometa is one of the bisphosphonates used to treat bone mets. I've taken it since 2010 as a precaution. Very easy on the system.

Prayers are going directly to the heavens as I type this. Feel free to call me if you would like...My cell is 336-324-9208. I'm not diminshing your fear...I just don't want you to worry until you need to. God forbid it is mets, you will get through this!! I will help! Loving {{{hugs}}} being sent!

I ment to say YOU are helping for sure.  So when were you diagnosed?  Was it the same time as bc or much after.  Did you have surgery or chemo for bone mets?  What was your process like?