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  • Edith61
    Edith61 Member Posts: 52
    edited December 2013


    never thought about the home iv incase I ever need it will have to check on that if and when the time comes when that happens may just have to fly my daughter here she a Chemo nurse in the hospital in another state...but have to keep saying to my self not going to get any sickness ..my DR stays on top of it as long as I call him... been on keeflex now due to wbc went down to one even with the shot..I don't feel sick so that's a good thing ..

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  • Edith61
    Edith61 Member Posts: 52
    edited December 2013

    Hope every one here has a wonderful Christmas and that all of us feels like eating have 2nd chemo day after Christmas. LOOKING FORWARD TO 2014 ThumbsUp

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  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,882
    edited December 2013

    Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas. Hope everyone is doing well. Next luncheon is Saturday January 4th at California Pizza Kitchen in Fairfax Corner at noon. Please RSVP by next Wednesday......

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  • Cuetang
    Cuetang Member Posts: 575
    edited December 2013

    Count me in! 

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  • McKatherine
    McKatherine Member Posts: 300
    edited December 2013

    We have a family event in Maryland, so I'll miss again - looking forward to seeing you all soon, though!

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  • relocatedtarheel
    relocatedtarheel Member Posts: 159
    edited December 2013

    hi all-unless something funky happens with my taxol SEs...I had m y first one yesterday and feel great today so I know some are coming...I will be at lunch! Can't wait to see you all

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  • LorettaMc
    LorettaMc Member Posts: 11
    edited December 2013

    Hi Ladies, I was diagnosed with IDC a few days before Christmas and would love to meet some people in the area for advice on doctors, etc.  I have seen Dr. Vargas so far (he has recommended a uni nipple-sparing mast.) and I will be scheduling more appointments this week.

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  • Cuetang
    Cuetang Member Posts: 575
    edited December 2013

    Loretta-- a number of us have Dr. Vargas as our surgeon (myself included).  If you can make it next Saturday, feel free to join us!

    Relocated-- how's the taxol compared to the AC? 

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  • Edith61
    Edith61 Member Posts: 52
    edited December 2013

    any Ideals on something Bland for Diet Heartburn is getting the best of me....

    Second Treatment not too good.Almost unable to get up the steps today 5 days after second treatment and Shot..

    Edie

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  • relocatedtarheel
    relocatedtarheel Member Posts: 159
    edited December 2013

    loretta-I loved dr sebastian.

    Queena-soooo much better (day3) than the A/C....some tingling and some pain but nothing horrible yet...

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  • Edith61
    Edith61 Member Posts: 52
    edited December 2013

    Dr Virginia Chiantella 1860 Town Center DR rESTON va 703-435-4320

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  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,882
    edited December 2013

    Loretta, 

    Please do join us if you feel up to it. 

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  • LorettaMc
    LorettaMc Member Posts: 11
    edited December 2013

    I would love to come -- count me in!  How do I find you?  Will there be a reservation in somebody's name?

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  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,882
    edited December 2013

    Reservation will be under the name Quick but more than likely, we will be pretty obvious. Just look for the crazy group....lol

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  • Cuetang
    Cuetang Member Posts: 575
    edited January 2014

    I'll be making this face on Saturday.  Happy new year my BCO NoVa buddies!

    Relocated and Edith--hoping for the SEs to go away and for feeling better soon!

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  • mary625
    mary625 Member Posts: 1,056
    edited January 2014

    I've got a conflict this Saturday and can't make it, but hope to see you guys in Feb!

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  • dessert1st
    dessert1st Member Posts: 190
    edited January 2014

    Happy New Year All!!!  I plan to be there on Saturday!!!  Look forward to seeing you all!

    Judy

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  • odie16
    odie16 Member Posts: 1,882
    edited January 2014

    Ok ladies. We are all set for Saturday at noon at California Pizza Kitchen. Unfortunately they do not take reservations so we will get seated once we are all there. And if anyone has suggestions for the next luncheon in February, let me know...

    Hey Queena, is Jessica or your other friend  gonna make it this time ?

    Looking forward to seeing everyone......

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  • dessert1st
    dessert1st Member Posts: 190
    edited January 2014

    dear friends,

    I am not going to be able to make it today :(
    hope to see you in Feb!
    suggestions - Glory Days or Coyote in Centreville
    What and where else is central for everyone?

    Happy New Year and stay warm and healthy!
    Judy

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  • Cuetang
    Cuetang Member Posts: 575
    edited January 2014

    Judy-- hope you feel better!

    My vote for Coyote Grill for February....

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  • Maito
    Maito Member Posts: 11
    edited January 2014

    Hi ladies, Happy 2014!  This is my first post on this discussion board.  I was dx  with DCIS grade 2 in October 2013. I underwent a lumpectomy in November 2013. Doctor recommended radiation and tamoxifen but  I have yet to start on those.  I needed sometime to decide on whetther or not to have a BMX.  After much thought and lots of research I have decided to go with a BMX with DIEP reconstruction.  Do you know a good BS in DC/VA/MD area that you can recommend? Would appreciate any suggestions.  Many thanks in a advance!

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  • Edith61
    Edith61 Member Posts: 52
    edited January 2014

    how about MIMI In sterling

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  • Cuetang
    Cuetang Member Posts: 575
    edited January 2014

    maito-- welcome to this board!  Have you decided on a breast surgeon yet?  If you are thinking of BMX with immediate reconstruction, it's good to get a plastic surgeon that does the DIEP that works together with the breast surgeon.  I had Dr. Venturi (his office is located near Tysons Corner, but can dig up a few other names if needed--PM me if you want more info.

    Edith--are you referring to Mimi's Cafe in the Dulles Town Center shopping area?

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  • placid44
    placid44 Member Posts: 497
    edited January 2014

    Maito - Dr. Nahabedian at Georgetown is very good for DIEP - -he's one of the top two or three in the area.  I used him for implants.  He has done 600 implant surgeries and 1000 DIEP surgeries.

    All - Sorry to miss you yesterday.

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  • Edith61
    Edith61 Member Posts: 52
    edited January 2014

    yes Mimi in the Dulles town center.or some were els in STERLING/Dulels I work on Sat but could get away if something is close...

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  • Maito
    Maito Member Posts: 11
    edited January 2014

    Hi Cuetang, thanks for getting back to me.  Yes, I have a breast surgeon that I feel comfortable with.  However, the PS who she works with seems more comfortable doing implants than DIEP. I prefer PS whose area of expertise is DIEP, tram flaps etc. Since I have already had a lumpectomy with all DCIS removed, I was under the impression that I would only need a PS for the mastectomy/DIEP - wrong assumption I guess.  I looked up Dr Venturi - he has very good reviews! I will PM you for more info.

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  • Maito
    Maito Member Posts: 11
    edited January 2014

    Hi Placid44, 

    Its interesting that you mention Dr Nahabedian - I came across his name last night as I was researching PS in the area and was impressed when I read his profile and some of the articles he has written on DIEP.  Do have the names of the other two top PS in the area?  Kindly let me know - thanks in advance!

    Maito 

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  • imatthew
    imatthew Member Posts: 206
    edited January 2014

    dr Venturi did my wife's DIEP.  He was terrific to work with and we highly recommend him. 

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  • LorettaMc
    LorettaMc Member Posts: 11
    edited January 2014

    I've met with two PS's to do my DIEP.  Dr. Venturi and Dr. Ariel Rad.  I'm not sure which one I am going with yet.  Does anybody have any experience with Dr. Rad?  He used to be at Hopkins, he now has an office in McLean.

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  • mary625
    mary625 Member Posts: 1,056
    edited January 2014

    My surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth Feldman who is now at Reston Hospital, used to work in a team with Dr. Nahabedian.  Not sure whether they still work together or not since he may not want to go out there. I know he has privileges at both Fairfax and Georgetown.  At Fairfax, a surgeon call Coclovechhio (or something like that) is supposed to be good, and the head of breast surgery at Georgetown is good.  If you are interested in either of those "combinations" with Nahabedian, I can look up the names.  I was also referred to Nahabedian as "the best" in the area.  

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