Calling all TNs

How do I add an avatar? 

thanks Phyllis.............now I just have to find a way to resize......:)

I totally understand............when it comes to the computer I am not that smart with all the sizing things and our computer has a mind of its own

Belated birthday wishes to jenjen, Phylis and Wasingtonwoman.



Mags - wonderful to hear everything is going well this time.



Karie, Jenn230 and Sunny-Welcome. Sad you've had to join us but the support and advice on here are wonderful.



Cocker - I'm right in that litter box with you.



Minxie - I'm so happy to hear everything went so well this time.



Bak - congrats on the 2 year anniversary.



Stupidboob - could you schooch over on the seat a little bit, it appears we will be sharing this ride again.



I went to my new MO last Wed with the CAT my Primary had ordered (taken 5 days after RO told me to relax, everything looked fine). MO wasn't overly concerned, but they hadn't had radiology look at the disc. (Thanks for wasting my time). Got a call the next day, radiologist very concerned and tumor markers up. Do not pass go, do not collect $200, immediate trip to PET scan land. Have a lymph node deep in the axillary pectoral wall that lit up like a Chinese firecracker. (Also two smaller nodes that didn't uptake, but they feel are CA. ). I still have to have a CT guided biopsy (apparently it is so deep it's gonna be a real bitch to get to) then after confirmation they'll discuss Tx with me. Already told me to start planning for chemo etc.



It's been a very hard month. I've managed to keep this a secret so far from Mom. (She doesn't need to worry any sooner than needed) Also from my friends except for one. When it's confirmed and I know the plans, then I'll tell everyone. I think having to tell everyone is almost worse than getting the news.



I'm really discouraged and sad tonight, but coming here has reminded me I'm not alone. I'm a little overwhelmed right now. I have to figure out how to make sure I can continue to provide Mom's care and I still have my home with a patch in the roof and and insurance company that's been dicking around for 6 mo now. Too many battles to fight and not enough energy. My girlfriend has found a wonderful therapist for me to talk with, but I'm not sure if I have time to fit a nervous breakdown into my schedule right now. ;-)

*slides over a bit*. Of course there's room Phyllis. Don't forget to fasten your seatbelt. *leans over, whispers to Superboob, we did tell her it's a roller coaster didn't we???*

Oh dear ladies, I am so sad to hear all of this news.  I pray for strength for all of you having to do "it" all over again.  Wishing all of you minimal SE and results that kick BC to the curb for good.

Just changed my picture ... have hair again, no longer medium length brown, but 1" greay and white.  Trivial, but important to me.  Nat 

Sending hugs and prayers to all those ladies on the bench and those going through treatments or SE's now. Once is more than enough! Hoping that you will all be able to get through it with minimal SE's and will be done with it!

Doreen

Kath I see you never fail to have a sense of humour.  Have missed it greatly lately.

Phyllis, Kathy, Stupidboob,

My heart goes out to you all. Once should be enough and I am praying for good treatment and minimal SEs. Hang tough. Sheryl

Karie.....Stop drinking so much water!.  After my BMX I was so frustrated with the final drain.  It just didn't want to slow down.  When my PS asked about my fluid intake, it made me realize that I had water with me ALL the time.  She told me to cut back on the fluids and just take it easy.  Just sit and relax.    The drainage slowed way down and the drain came out in a few days.  Good Luck with your port. 

An article just posted about Omega-3 being very beneficial for TNBC.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/259069.php

I'm increasing my dose!  LOL I add 2 tablespoons into smoothie every AM, but will also try to eat more fish. I'm googling the Mediterranean Diet now.  I think the only issue with it is, the amount of fat grams in a Mediterranean Diet, but I'll limit the nuts involved. 

But they are good fats!

You may want to run this by your MO as I was under the impression that omega's have antioxidant properties and may contravene chemo. I plan on incorporating this as soon as chemo is done! Thanks for article, anything to keep us healthy!