In shock

 Ok liefie!!! Hugs and prayers to you!

You got this girl! (((xx))) We will be with you all the way!!! I'm excited for you!

Rest easy... that meadow w/the flowers that nihahi posted are filling the air with the sweetest aroma!  

To everyone else, will post more later to you! Prayers and hugs to all you lovely ladies! Sweet Dreams! xx

Go Liefie!!!!!!!! Dream away in the fab photo of our meadow!!!! Thanks for that Alive!!!!!

Maria...eat some cake, go ahead, Edi's cybercakes have only goodness in them.

Caitlin..LOVE the new pic!!!! Sorry if we're getting rowdy, but we've got the music on for the happy dances and there's just no stopping your pocket party now!!!!!

Websister....you KNOW the party is going to hop over to you too...RIGHT!!!!....

gotta dash....hugs to all, sorry don't have time to mention everyone....

Good morning lovely ladies!

liefie, can you feel us in those pockets??? Gentle (((hugs))) and prayers! Let us know as soon as you are able how you are doing!!! Am thinking of you hon!

caitlin, LOVE new avatar! You are so beautiful!!! Hope minimal se's and *cheers* today!!! ((hugs))

nihahi, don't be overdoin'!!! Backpacks??? So glad each day is bringing much new energy and healing for you! Must be those flowers from that meadow of yours!! xx

websister, you better believe they are wonderful!!! Wouldn't trade my five boys for nothing!! Congrats on your upcoming graduate as well! With you today, feel us yet???? Boring results for this scan too girl! ((x)) Want that pain gone for you though!!!

Traii, hope you are feeling better! No more appts till july??? woohoo!

edi, what can I say, I'm not the choco-holic, but because of that cake pic, I am on a mission to have a choc cake now!!! Was bingo a winner for you??? Hope you are feeling good today! xx

movie, oh to be there with you in Japan when you go!!! LOL Can't wait for the stories of your visit! Got a new box of tissues for my eyes after the laughs you are sure to bestow! xx

dakota, bet you are well versed in those practice lines by now??? heehee  I simply Adore golden retrievers!!! You lucky thing! xx

maria, hope each day brings you more energy and back to yourself!! I am feeling MUCH better TY! Anibiotics are doing their thing! Phew! 

I am slowly returning to normal. Ty ladies for the thoughts and hugs!:)

Scottiee, luvmy, and anyone else I missed, hope all are faring well! Big (((hugs))) to all you wonderful ladies! xoxoxo

Morning from the land down under!



Getting DS ready for kinder day today!

Called AGAIN for liver results..all good No new lesions and some gone again . But no surgery date yet but thats ok im over it already...lol



liefie should be done by now and hope youre all ok and it went smoothly



yehhh caitlin u gorgeous girl all done lets head out to party tonight! !!



All u other girlies luv to u. Must run before im late for kindy....need to do a few things after while ima free woman...lol.

Check back in later xxx

Traii - great news re: liver results; boo re: no surgery date . Hope your free woman time was productive for you



Liefie - sending gentle hugs, thinking of you today



Had the bone scan today, apparently my bones were very photogenic, the tech told me she got great pictures. My MO should have the results by Tuesday. Got to go clean out those pockets now, you guys partied hard

So, I was just diagnosed today, I really don't know what to ask or what to say, I'm not even sure how to use this message board, hope i am doing it right.  I only know that I have IDC, I am a very positive person and I am handling things well but there are just so many unknowns.  I have been reading these message boards the last few days while waiting for my results.  Everyone has been so comforting.  I have been staying so strong for my family, it is a relief to be able to really express how I feel, here where you all understand.  Well I don't know what else to say, I will post as I get more info.  I have an appointment with a surgeon on Tuesday, so we will see.  Thanks everyone for being here.  Though I am sorry you have to be here too.

Welcome, Iceburg. So sorry you have to be here, but you'll find breastcancer.org (and this discussion in particular) a tremendous source of support as you navigate through these difficult and scary waters.



As Nihahi says, this is a place where you can vent when you need to and ask whatever questions you have. I was diagnosed on Nov 30th, 2012 and lurked in the shadows, just reading, before I felt comfortable joining the discussion in early January. Just do whatever you need to do, at your own pace.



I think most of us will tell you that the stage where you are now is in many ways the most difficult. I know I was filled with anxiety, waiting for results, going through what seemed like endless additional testing and a few twists and turns along the way, before finally settling on a treatment plan. Just know that it does get better, once a plan is in place, and you will get through it.



I just had my last chemo treatment today and still have a fairly long road ahead of me (radiation, hormone therapy). Every case is different, but it helps to have an opportunity to talk to others who understand what you're facing, whether they've been through it previously or are just embarking on "the journey" now. The ladies on this board played a large part in giving me the strength to make it this far, and we are all more than willing to help you in any way we can too.



Sending warmest hugs to you.

iceburg... First of all, big ((hugs))! 

This is indeed a place none of us wanted to join, but I assure you, you will find these wonderful women some of THE best when it comes to support and, hopefully find answers to questions you may have in the coming days. 

I am still fairly new to my diagnosis, April 22, and I am so thrilled to have these ladies here for me as I trudge forward into the unknown as well.

Vent as needed, ask away anything, and take a breath. But take each day as a blessing to be surrounded by those of us who are, and will be here for you! 

Again, welcome, and hugs to you!

Hi Bella's -



Iceberg - welcome !!!!!

It is the hardest part. I am coming up on a year from my diagnosis and it was a world wind but u can do it !!! Please ask away, vent, cry, laugh.... Feel comfortable !!!!

Traii - enjoy ur freedom !!!!

Nihahi - I always type on my phone it's annoying !!!

Caitlin- love the avatar!!! Good luck with the new doc and congrats on the last chemo !!!

Websister - yay!!!! So glad u have good pictures !!!! I love when my patients have good pictures it makes it so easy !!!

Edi - where r u lovey ?????

Alive - glad the meds are kickin in!!!

I am taking my daughter and her friend to an all day outdoor concert tomorrow !!!! Wish me luck .... Yikes what was I thinking .....

Have a fabulous day ladies !!! Huge hugs to my besties

Iceburg, Welcome to the place no one wants to be, but I tell you what, this is the best place to vent, laugh, cry and meet new people that are and have been exactly where you are now...in that 'limbo' stage of the 'unknown'.

Once you meet with your onc on Tuesday and you get more information and work out a treatment plan you will start feeling a lot more better and a little less anxious.  This board has helped me out from my diagnosis and these girls have been with me throughout treatment. I was diagnosed in August and started treatment end of Oct 2012 and completed treatment March 2013, currently waiting for a BMX ( Bilateral Masectomy)

You will find these girls so helpful and full of wisdom and knowledge. We've laughed, cried, vented, ranted, chanted and yes, we are all a little crazy, but in a good way of course  If you have any questions for us please do post. This board is a 24/7 around the clock board we have girls from Canada, USA and UK and of course me from the land downunder Australia   Wishing you all the best for Tuesday.

Thanks Dakota , yep still need that date...so over waiting now so just plodding along! lol. Enjoy your day tomorrow with your daughter and her friend, i'm sure you're going to luv it !! (who knows probably more than them.) maybe meet a 'potential' on the way...lol

Websister, so good that you had good 'pictures' taken. Prayers for you that they are pictures of smiling bones all healthy and strong x

Nihahi, when I type on my phone you can all tell, its short and sweet....lol. Hope that lap top gets fixed soon so you can put up pics of our meadow!!

Liefie, thinking of you x

Edi, oh my gosh, has someone stolen your notebook? DH didn't sit on it did he? , or he has taken it from you so you can finish off renovations now that you are 'done' with treatment? or did you win that jackpot at bingo and now you are out galavanting spending all your winnings?.....hmmmm making cakes ? well whatever it is you are doing, hope you are being a good girl  

Movie, you are having too many busy days lately.....well I guess you will be relaxing in Japan soon enough !!

Alive / Maria, you girls are sounding great. I'm so happy for you both.

Caitlin, I'm loving the avatar, you gorgeous girl.  So happy you have now finished chemo and ready to rock. Glad you have your mum over to help out over the next couple of yuck days.....hoping minimal SEs for you x

Well I had a great relaxing day. DS was off at kindy, DH had the day off so went grocery shopping , never again....he is a pain in the butt, like a little kid ( i'm hungry, I'm tired, are you finished yet!!) MY time DH MY time...go sit in the car if you are tired!! arghhh MEN!

DS has his first birthday party to go to tomorrow, a boy at his kinder class, should be fun !! ( Dakota, I'll swap with you, you can go to a 4 year old party and I'll take the girls to their concert, whos in concert ??)

guess you can tell I'm not on my phone tonight....lol....

Love you chickadees.....enjoy your day, its night night time for me soon I think.....xx

Iceberg - adding my welcome, the others have said it all so well



Nihahi - lol, great pictures was the word I got but I do kind of like your interpretation of beautiful bones. If results show nothing unusual then I guess if pain doesn't resolve we go to something like pelvic ultrasound and look at ovaries.



Traii - too bad DH had day off, sometimes we just need our me time. First birthday party invite for DS - so special


Dakota - enjoyed your comment re: good pictures. Have a good weekend with your children. Bet it will be busy.



Movie - you must have so much to do before you go. Can't wait for your stories from Japan



Edi - I remember you saying you were getting a new laptop. Everything working on it yet?



Caitlin - hope you had a good night and wishing you a good day today



Hi to everyone else, we have a long weekend here with Monday a holiday. I'm going to take my Mom her wash and visit with her this afternoon, otherwise going to try to slowly get some yard work done.

Dakota, I'll swap, I like top 40....lol you too funny.



Websister, sounds like a great day planned. Hope mum is doing better.

hi beautiful sisters,
Missed you all yesterday soooo much. DH was on MY netbook most of the day then I was running around like headless chicken ( kentucky Fried lol )
New well actually secondhand laptop via DD's work came last night and poor girl was demented with DH he goes over everything looking for faults, thought she was going to bash him over the head with it.
It wouldn't connect to wireless so she went on and sorted it for us, he was twittering on all the way through the call then roars at me as to what the password etc was ?? Turns out he had done them. Did I get an apology did I sxxt.
I HATE MEN.
OK rant over, feeling Fabulous, still sleeping well, at last eating better, pipes still burning so being careful.
For all you newbees, things do get better and easier the further along this journey you go. Don't despair.
Saw Shedman today, he is home and taking food on board, he small portion of fish and chips last night !! I would be on the floor in agony lol.
He won't get pet scan results til next week so of course is fretting, Doctor said according to CT scan there were no more tumours in the surrounding area.
They have said that if pet scan clear will blast tumour with rads and hopefully put him into remission. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

Firstly dear liefie, thinking about you and sending out gentle hugs, hope you are mending well xxxxxxx

Luvmy, hope all well with you and kids xxxx

Traii, sweet cyber baby sorry you been under the weather, so glad scan went well just date and then pockets time.
I avoid shopping with DH as just as annoying as yours, WHY do they do it ?xxxx

Movie, you better have one BIG case for all the sisters. I will bring tiny cakes for the tea ceremony loll 

Caitlin, You must be so relieved and now you will start returning to normality. Well done glad you liked cake xxxx

Websister, so glad you ok bet those bones are grinning good style, everything crossed for more good results.Your pockets are going to be a right mess at your next appointment. Nihahi lethal with the coffee lol xxxx

Nihahi, NO BACKPACKS, goodness me know you feeling good but no strain on the new boobies.Flower pics are so beautiful thanks. xxxx

Maria, as marie antoinette said " let them eat cake " she ment all of us Warrior sisters you included. Watch that hip lol xxxx

Dakota, hi sweetheart, didn't go to Bingo  had a really bad attack of no energy,  and eyes were watering like mad. BC buddy back off her cruise so will defo go next week. How extermination of cockroach going ? xxxx

Iceburg, Welcome to the Warrior sisters, you are now one of us, sorry you have to be here. Offload on here anytime we have all done it. I have just finished my journey but will never forget the place you are in now. These wonderful women will hold you up and pick you up if you fall. Once you have a plan the time will fly past I promise. Big (((HUG))) to you xxxx

Jennie, your pale pink boob is a reminder of how brave you have been. I love my tiny blue dot from rads and call it my war wound lol xxxx

Bearcub/Benny/ and anyone else lurking out there love and healing to you all xxxx

Liefie, would expect nothing else from you brave warrior. You are an inspiration to all sisters awaiting Dieppe, hope you continue to improve every minute.
Kids will be so happy to see you and DH too. Big gentle (((HUG))) xxxxx  keeping germs at bay. lol

Liefie - I am waving too see me !!!!!!

Congrats !!! Stay well. Behave. And enjoy the fam !!!!