Calling all TNs

Stupidboob - how thoughtful of you to check in, even when dealing with your own personal items! You have been a great source of support to me and I'm sure the forum. I have found - while it may sound cliche', that at my lowest points in the process, reaching out and helping others did two things - it provided an opportunity for me to help others and it also took the focus off of myself. Of course, I'm not talking about personal health and care, but the mental part of getting through each day. When I was falling apart, what saved me was reaching out and helping others. You have so much compassion and support to share, that I bet it would also help you as well.

I'm also thinking of you and look forward to your posts, whenever you find the time is right.

How are you eating right now? Are you spoiling yourself a little or does treatment change the way things taste?

I also find that sometimes when I get emotional, that a good nap helps. A nap where you turn off the phones and the tvs, and make it impossible for anyone to locate you! Then when you wake up, sip on some hot green tea, curl up in your favorite blanket on the couch and indulge in a good movie that is on, or a favorite show. If something is on your mind, jot it down on a piece of paper and stick it by the computer, and that way you'll get to it at some point in time, but you don't have to keep it in your memory while you are giving yourself some time alone for healing. You can tackle it after you take care of yourself first!

xoxo

Hi Stupidboob - well I think you are doing a great job managing with all that you've had to go through recently! I hope you feel better soon!

Thursday I went to have my annual mammogram on my remaining real breast. After the test, the nurse comes to my little dressing room and says, "the radiologist suggests you get an MRI.", my eyes instantly filled with tears and I began shaking all over. She quickly says. "oh no, the mammo is clear, B9, the radiologist is merely suggesting the MRI based on your history and that fact that you have dense tissue." Well, good Lord! Couldn't she have said that before just blurting out I should have an MRI? I just mumbled, "I'll talk to my doctor about it" and basically slammed the door in her face, got dressed and ran out of there! Stupid nurse!!

I know the feeling Tif. After my mammo last march, the tech came back to tell me the doctor wanted me to do another mammo right away because of a new spot deep near the muscle. I got so scared! This time she squeezed my boob so much in the machine, to get the most tissue in that she could, I thought my boob was going to explose! OMG did it hurt. After, she made me wait in the little room to get a US and while I was waiting for the doctor, I was crying, thinking of how I was going to tell my little boy that mommy's BC came back and thinking of how I was going to do the chemo with him in school and all... I was freaking out when the doctor came in. She told me not to cry and to not go there. Easy for her to say. I told her that it was impossible for me not to go there after what I've been through. It just does. Finally, it was a new dense spot but nothing was hiding under it. PHEW! What a relief when that was over. I felt like the world was lifted off my shoulders. They should know we get very susceptible about our boobs now...

I haven't posted here in a while, but I wanted to pass on the news that Naan passed away last night. I know she checked in here from time to time. Please keep her in your prayers. And keep up the fighting attitude. I was glad to see the recent posts citing the positive statistics. It's easy to expect the worst when you're TN, and we need the reassurance.

every passing I hear scares the hell out of me......................almost makes you feel...............why bother it can not be beat

I don't know the details - last I heard the drs thought she might have pneumonia. Not sure if there were complications because of her treatment. I'll pass on anything else I hear.

Stupidboob - I know. That's sort of why I don't visit this site as often as I used to, because I'm afraid I'll come across something that knocks the hope out of me. But I also enjoy hearing from the long-time survivors and their kick-butt attitude. Hang in there.

Rachel - I know there are several other threads she participated in. Have you posted in them? Do you know of anyone she was close to that would like to start an "angel" thread for her? I did not "know" her very well as I don't post all that often anymore either.

OMG, I am so very sorry to hear about naan - I knew she had a lot going on but didn't expect to hear such terrible news. She just posted here on the 9th. I am sending hugs and prayers to her family and friends at this most sorrowful time. RIP, Julie.

Doreen

I remember seeing Angel threads when I was on more regularly, but I can't find them - can someone tell me what category they're in?

I am heart-broken to hear of naan's passing. She leaves behind young children, doesn't she? So sad. I so admired her upbeat attitude. My thoughts and prayers with her family. I think I need a group hug......

Navymom is right about celia's thread, but I just meant starting a new thread about Naan's passing that members could leave their condolences on. I don't feel right about starting one since I didn't know her very well.

Hugs Jan69.

Thanks, Titan. That is the one of the hardest struggles in all of this.

I posted on her(Julies) timeline on facebook. I too am so shocked, she was just such a fighter, that I thought she would pull through this bout of pneumonia while in the hopt. I am so sad for her beautiful daughters, she loved them tons....

So sad about Naan, I feel so sorry for her little girls!!! I too, thought she would pull through!! Group hug!!