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  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited September 2013

    Hi Erinmillsgirl, I was also treated at CVH.  This thread hasn't been very active this year but maybe your post will spur more activity.  Glad to hear you are doing well and very glad to meet you.

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  • SoccerMama3
    SoccerMama3 Member Posts: 13
    edited September 2013

    Erinmillsgirl, welcome and hope you're doing well.  Stay strong and focus on your health.  The energy will come, let your body rest when you need too.Smile

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  • Erinmillsgirl123
    Erinmillsgirl123 Member Posts: 2
    edited September 2013

    >Hello sugar and soccer mama. I wasn't sure if anyone was still here. Glad you are. I am glad that my main treatments are over and you are right, I do need to rest while I can.....returning to work in October or November. I work with young children so I need lots of energy. Hope you are both well now

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  • Enerva
    Enerva Member Posts: 3,162
    edited October 2013


    Hi, i am also in Miss, i finished rad at the end on June, now waiting for Dec to have the TE replaced with implants. Hope you all have a great thanks giving. I am in!, if you get a group from Miss to meet. Maybe go for a walk along the lake or something. lol


    Thanks

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  • Footballnut
    Footballnut Member Posts: 742
    edited February 2014

    hi. I'm in Mississauga and scared. I have not been diagnosed with anything however am waiting for a biopsy appt at cvh. I just dropped off my film today. I was told that my appt would be with dr moffat. I saw that a few of you referenced this dr. Any comments about him would be welcome. I have a lump in my l breast and 2 lymph nodes are swollen however I can only feel one. I was told by my family dr that while it is worrisome it might be nothing but I'm not buying it. I would love to join your group as I have 1 friend who had breast cancer and is now fine plus work with 2 survivors. I feel so alone despite having a wonderful husband who has been my rock. I wish you all well and hope that we can connect

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  • SoccerMama3
    SoccerMama3 Member Posts: 13
    edited February 2014

    Hi  Footballnut you are in good hands at CVH.  I had my mastectomy, chemo and rads all at CV.  I have heard good things about Dr. Moffat although my surgeon was Dr. Niaz and onc is Dr. Higgins.  Lean on your husband and any other support you receive.  We are pillars of strength but occasionally need a break from trying to hold it all together. Just remember to deal with it all day by day.  Worry is wasted energy.  You will get through this.  Hugs xoxo

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  • Footballnut
    Footballnut Member Posts: 742
    edited February 2014

    good to hear re dr moffat. Waiting can be do awful!  My mother turns 91 this Saturday and I broke down and told her about this fear of mine despite not wanting to. Can't wait for this biopsy!!

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  • graciouslee2005
    graciouslee2005 Member Posts: 7
    edited February 2014

    Hiya footballnut  Hang in there...It is such a scary time to try and figure out what is going on Try to take it one step at a time! And I so agree the hardest time is the waiting. I was diagnosed in oct 2012 can not believe it is already over a year :)  When you stand in front of the mountain it looks so high but try to focus on the journey to take the easiest climb possible! Please keep us posted what is going on  By the way I am in Simcoe (South of Brantofrd)Ontario and had my treatments in Hamilton Juravinsky Centre  The people there were absolutely amazing another thing what I tried to do too is to keep myself as busy as possible with my mind when the fear got a bit too overwhelming I made sure i either phoned someone or went to computer to talk someoe on there about something totally different That worked a lot of the time!  Thinking of you!

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  • Footballnut
    Footballnut Member Posts: 742
    edited February 2014

    hi graciouslee. Tx so much for ur post. Your words are very inspiring and I thank you for sharing. My biopsy is next fri feb 21 and wil keep all posted. Even though I have friends and family with me all of you on this message board are so helpful and I get strength from each of u. Wishing each of u much love on this valentines day!  

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  • Sugar77
    Sugar77 Member Posts: 2,138
    edited February 2014

    Hi Footballnut,

    Good luck with the biopsy on Feb. 21st.  Dr. Moffat was my surgeon and he's really good.  My GP told me he's the best. I've even had compliments from other doctors on how well he made the incision.  I couldn't recommend a better surgeon.  Feel free to send me a PM if you want to talk further. 

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  • Footballnut
    Footballnut Member Posts: 742
    edited February 2014

    thanks so much. I can't wait until this week is over!!

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  • graciouslee2005
    graciouslee2005 Member Posts: 7
    edited February 2014

    I know time goes so slowly when you need answers.

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  • Footballnut
    Footballnut Member Posts: 742
    edited March 2014

    hi all. Just wanted to update. I have been posting on a few topics but think that I neglected to update here. I was told this past thurs that there are cancer cells in the lymph nodes. I was told that I can have a mastectomy or partial. It's my decision and that neither procedure would stop the cancer from possible returning. Well I was born with only 1 breast and have had 3 implants on the right side over 20+ years so I have decided to have a full mastectomy and will have 20 lymph nodes removed. I was told that if I have a full mastectomy there would be no radiation but that I would have chemo. I will have drains after surgery and home care to check up on them. Approx 2 weeks after surgery I will meet with dr moffat to discuss treatment options. I have received pms from many of you and ur words are encouraging and kind. I get strength from each of you but am still so scared and feel so alone. I have a bone scan scheduled in a week and 1/2 and am waiting for an appt for an MRI. I think that every ache and pain means that the cancer has spread. Foolish I know. I have had aches and pains in my knees and hops for several years but am now scared that this is because of cancer. I try to think rationally but suspect that I am still in shock. I am trying to live normally which did include regular trips to the gym but can now hardly push myself to go. Everyone that knows me tells me how strong and tough I am however I feel that I am not living up to anyone's expectations. I guess that I am truly scared because everything that I had greatest is turning out to be true. Chatting on this board and getting to know you will help me through

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  • SoccerMama3
    SoccerMama3 Member Posts: 13
    edited March 2014

    You will get through this footballnut...just take it day by day.  Get through the surgery and make sure you get lots of rests.  The drains aren't too bad.  I had mine in for 2 weeks.  Your fortunate it's winter and can hide them under bulky sweaters.  Unfortunately metastases is the reality of a cancer diagnosis.  I was diagnosed with liver mets in January, eighteen months after my initial BC diagnosis.  Just waiting to see if we proceed with surgery or systemic treatment.  Will find out in a few weeks after another CT scan.  I am determined to beat this cancer, 3 beautiful kids to live for.  At 40, I am not done living.  The mind is so powerful in our healing process.  Stay focused and you will get through it all.  You are entitled to have your bad days (which in chemo there will be many) but make sure to have more of the better days.  Hugs sister, God Bless xoxo

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