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diana50
diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

I think about you all, hoping that you have found some sense of calm in the rough waters. Doing good here. Just living life and keeping on. Love to all. Hang in and keep on.

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited June 2013

    Not Stage III, but hot and sweaty after my run.  Life is good, and I am hard at work.  I am wondering more about YOU!!!  BTW.....I am still convinced you are going to be just fine and that everything with you is "manageable". 

    Anyway, I am thrilled at how well most of us are doing.  New lives and new vistas.

    But Everyminute is the one who puts all of us to shame. - Claire

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited June 2013

    I know these runners are something else. Sadly I am off the bike because of ball of foot pain. Walking but foot is so sore no cycling. Doing good here Claire Stable All I ask for is stable. Lol. Be well.

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited June 2013

    Cancerwise I'm doing good....Living life, but its been a hard year......I lost my Dad last month....I had moved my parents by me in April and 3 weeks after arriving in Denver, Dad was admitted to the hospital....9 days in the hospital and then we moved him to hospice and 4 days later he died.  Thankfully my DH and I were able to be with Dad at the end.  I thought cancer was hard, but this has been harder in many ways.  But such is life!!!

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited June 2013

    Diana....I get this.  Two years ago, I smashed my left ankle into the pavement in a cycling spill.  Did I stay off the bike?  Hell NO.  So I only started to feel tons better about 6 months ago.  Still not perfect but now I am the fittest ever cycling-wise.

    So wonderful not to be limping.

    As to the other, a friend of mine has been just fine for something like 14 years.  This was with lung mets.

    She has to take hormonal therapy for the rest of her her life, but who cares?

    As I said, you will be just fine.  p.s.  My big milestone was doing a run with a much younger friend a week ago, and not looking all that shabby.  I count that as progress.

    Be well, and get back on that bicycle ASAP! - Claire

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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited June 2013

    Thanks for checking on us Diana, I'm doing good.  Just had a clear scan and just started running...yep, I'm going to be one of those darn runners! :)  I'm sorry to hear about your foot and happy to hear your stable.  Keep on keepin' on my friend.

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited June 2013

    Karen

    Sorry about your dad. Yeah, life throws rocks at us sometimes. Losses. Adjustments...adaptation. Joy and gratefulness is also intermingled in there. Not so easy.



    Claire Hope to be on bike in Fall. Got orthodics. Walking is good. I have a dig walking job at 6:30 am every day. Lol.

    Take care!!!

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  • sugarplum
    sugarplum Member Posts: 318
    edited June 2013

    Thank you for checking in on us, my Dear Diana - I know how hard it must be for you to be off your bike. Walking/exercising is becoming increasingly difficult for me due to my arthritic right hip, but of course I was relieved that it wasn't something more sinister (however I will still put off the hip replacement for as LONG as I can!). Saw the onc yesterday for my 6-month blood draw & all looked OK (although they don't believe in running tumor markers). My dear friend (since age 10) died Saturday from a progressive illness that turned her insides all fibrous - strange to think she wasn't able to outlive her mother, who actually went through breast cancer the same time I did. I'm currently on vacation at the Oregon coast, so will try to use this time to recharge my POSITIVITY!

    Love to you - Julie

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited June 2013

    Julie....don't wait too long on the hip replacement.  My mother did that one, and did not have as good an outcome as she should have had because of waiting.

    I will be blowing by Kelso on my way to Portland in 3 weeks time.  I still have to get to the Oregon Coast.  I have cycled on the WA State side (Cape Disappointment) and just stunning.

    Diana....so glad there is hope for you getting back on the bicycle.  Cycling is what keeps me sane and my brain nimble.

    Jenny....good luck with the running.  I just started 2 months ago to rev up the weekday exercise, and much better than I thought I would get.  Think I am also better now than at any time in my life.

    Do they make orthotics for my sore butt????  Hurts to sit down today Innocent - Claire

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited June 2013



    Lol Claire. Orthodics for butts. Funny.



    Julie. Claire has a point on the hip thing. Sorry your friend died.



    It is actually too hot to cycle the mileage in the summer here in the desert. Last summer had issues with dehydration and so did other cyclists. I rather enjoy walking neighbors dog Barney in the early early am. Learning to make adjustments . Lol. Turning 61 end of June.

    Hugs love!



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  • YATCOMW
    YATCOMW Member Posts: 664
    edited June 2013

    So good to hear from you.......

    Love stable!  May it always be that way!

    Jacqueline

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  • katyand4
    katyand4 Member Posts: 171
    edited June 2013

    Living life here....started playing basketball again back in Feb. and at the time I found it hard to believe I had been in active treatment just a short year ago.  Still trying to find the balance.  Thankfully I have a nice big yard and it keeps me very busy...otherwise I think I would be suffering from some joint stiffness.  Overall though I can't complain.

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  • TectonicShift
    TectonicShift Member Posts: 752
    edited October 2014

    One and a half years after my stage IIIC diagnosis, I just had a full set of scans and am currently NED. But I've relocated and am working with a new onc who agreed with me that I need more treatment to stay that way for the long term. So I had genetic testing done and I'm back on chemo, getting the drugs my Caris report suggests may be beneficial for my particular cancer. (Unfortunately AC+T was unlikely to be beneficial.) It's been expensive and not without physical consequences, but I'm very grateful. I was never comfortable with standard of care.

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  • SpunkyGirl
    SpunkyGirl Member Posts: 1,568
    edited June 2013

    Thank you for checking up on us, Diana! I like your metaphor about life throwing rocks at us. Shoot, sometimes it feels like a hailstorm of large ones.

    As for me, it's been almost two years since DH died, and the boys, the dogs and I are healing, living, laughing and loving. I am reminded every day of how lucky I am to be alive and to do all of the things I want to do today. I am immensely grateful for however long this peace will last-hopefully a long time! And I hope that for all of you here too! It's all about today for everyone.

    Love

    Bobbie

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited June 2013

    Bobbie. Yeah. One day at s time. Hugs

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  • TectonicShift
    TectonicShift Member Posts: 752
    edited October 2014

    Oh, and I forgot to say, Diana, you are an inspiration! I know you're going through a rough patch right now but I also know you have the goods to get through it! Sending good karma your way.

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited June 2013

    Well. All we can do is live. That is my motto.

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  • Elizabeth1959
    Elizabeth1959 Member Posts: 346
    edited June 2013

    Living is my motto too. For me, knowing how to live a meaningful life remains the challenge. Even though I'm 3 years out from diagnosis, I remain unsure how to find any peace knowing that the monster may return at any moment. Yesterday my daughter and I exchanged a series of texts after reading Melissa ethridge's comments re Angelina Jolie's prophylactic mast.

    Daughter:Melissa etheridge on yahoo makes me nauseas. She says stress gave her breast cancer and that Angelina Jolie a wimp essentially for getting a double mastectomy.

    Mother:I think I will burn incense and chant. This will remove all negativity. My breast ca will never return

    Daughter:Don't forget your asparagus water.

    Mother:I will also start juicing go organic and place crystals in my underwear

    Daughter:Haha yes, I've heard marvelous things about juicing. The crystals only count if they've been blessed by an albino monk near an ocean or large bathtub.

    Mother:Yes you are right haha

    Daughter:I know. I'm always right. Especially about physical and mental health. I have a subscription to wackadoodle thoughts monthly.

    Mother;That is quite funny

    Daughter:Maybe Susan g komen would like to hire me as a comic for some upcoming event or conference.

    my daughter adds great joy to my life. Today is my 32nd wedding anniversary !

    Elizabeth

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited June 2013

    Crystals in your underpants. I think that is funny. ....

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited June 2013

    Hi Diana, So so happy to hear that  all's stable for you. I am now at my 8 yr mark and all's well. I feel blessed everyday with my dear heart DH. I am loving seeing my daughter  into a very wise woman, and watch my grandbabies get bigger nd older everyday.

    I have admired you for so long, and truly beleive that you will most likely stay " stable" for many many many years

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  • Ihopeg
    Ihopeg Member Posts: 399
    edited June 2013

    Diana,

      Thanks for checking up on us. I'm so glad all is stable for you! All is fine with me, physically. I started exercizing alot and feel good. My marriage is another story.

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  • fredntan
    fredntan Member Posts: 1,821
    edited June 2013

    I am good too.

    had damn septoplasty almost month ago. had last part of m y recon april 3. and had this awful OMG pain in my left sinus when I bent over or sneezed or coughed. seems it was a bone spur on my deviated septum. why it decided to show itself during recon is beyond me. was convinced it was brain cancer. had darnest time finding ENT that believed in treating my pain. stupid doctors

    Am trying to get my strenth back up going to gym doing pilates, and some pool and yoga stuff. am floundering on this vegan diet. been doing that since jan.

    trying to find happiness again. went dancing friday night. went to play last night. think I need to find some volunteer thing.

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  • lovujja
    lovujja Member Posts: 119
    edited June 2013

    I hope i am good too. I had right growin area pain and i went to see my OBGYN. OBGYN told every thing looks good and suspected over used muscule or hernia so refer to surgen. I wanted to see my primary before going to surgern so i saw my primary doc next week and by that time my pain was almost gone. My primacy doc didn't think i need to go to surgen and neither i do. But i am having low hemolobin issue, i don't eat red meet. Any suggestions you have to maintain my RBC, appreciate.

    Otherwise i am good, every day is new day and exciting day even with inner fear.

    My ladies, have a great summer.

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  • faithfulheart
    faithfulheart Member Posts: 544
    edited June 2013

    Diana.....

    My dear friend!!! We will take stable any day !! Thank God!!

    I am going on 4 years in sept dx,

    Things r good, some hip pain comes and goes sometimes really bad at night... Hard not to worry... So glad to here from you girl... You have been the light on the darkness days over the years... God had a plan for you to inspire others through your amazing strength!!! Thank you for checking in and I know you will be dancing with NED for a very very long time!!!! You r going to be a very old women my friend!!

    Love you.. Always in my heart!!!!

    Keep on........xo

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  • hopefour
    hopefour Member Posts: 459
    edited June 2013

    Diana50...always love hearing from you...when I first found this sight I was silent...never posted, just read, cried, curled up with fear in my over stuffed chair and looked for encouragement and hope here! YOU were a huge source of that for me and I continue to find strength from you as you show us how to  graciously live with stage 4...yes live!! Thank you!!

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited June 2013

    Hi Diane,  I'm pleased to read you are stable.  Thanks for coming here as you do, checking on everyone and giving us your news.  Living life one day-minute-second at a time is what I do, too.  Sending good vibes your way.  G.     

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited June 2013

    Hi honey!  How's the skinny dipping going? ;)

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  • fredntan
    fredntan Member Posts: 1,821
    edited June 2013

    i rode roller coasters yesterday! I rode a old woodie Rebel Yell in very front! it felt so good. i think I may ride the Intimidator. its a big new coaster

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  • kimf
    kimf Member Posts: 334
    edited June 2013

    Hi Diana! Stable is good, really good. Get back on the bike when you can. Good here. Busy living. Thx for checking in here! Wonderful to hear from you :) xx

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  • diana50
    diana50 Member Posts: 2,134
    edited June 2013

    So good to hear from you all. Red blood counts , google what green veggies help with that. There are some. Keep exercising very important. Skinny dipping is good too ( bugs). Lol. Destructive relationships.... Avoid. I had to leave one a few years ago.



    Always know whatever comes your way you can deal with.



    Saddle up!!! Thanks for the support. Doing great here.

    Heart

    Diana

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  • cmdczc
    cmdczc Member Posts: 75
    edited July 2013

    Diane,

    Glad to hear all is going well with you.  Don't post much, but look for, and get, so much inspiration here.  Hope you get back on the bike soon.  Take care, and thanks for checking in with us.

    Cindy (stage IIIa)

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