Canadians in British Columbia

All went well with my 3 monthly check up - woo hoo!   Switched me from Tamox to Anastrozole (Arimidex).   Knew it would happen, but felt a wow moment when realised I'd been on tamox for 2 years.  

Well Outlaws were delayed from England so they missed their connector to Kelowna.   No flights available tonight, poor DH has driven to Vancouver to pick them up.  Geesh!  Still least I get a night to myself

Have a great weekend everyone xxxxx

Carrie. My PS is Dr Oxley. He is on 96th ave, across from Surrey Memorial. Share office with three other PS

Tazzy

Did you have a choice regarding the switch? My Mo asked me if I wanted to switch or stay on tamox... for 5 years then switch to an aromatase after that. I asked the benefits??? Was told there was a slight advantage for me to stay on Tamox.. (1%) over aromatase.. I said I will take it.. Any % is better than none.

Going to my GP on Tuesday. Have a pain in my back I worry about, have had pain in the area since before C, nothing showed on scans , but three years later hmmmm need to find out what this is... aaarg does this ever end

Carrie, my hair was curly before chemo  and after too but now getting straighter~~maybe due to the change in hormonal levels with the Anastrozole. As for tumour markers I don't think many of us have ever had them done~~lots of discussion but most MO's seem to indicate they are not always accurate so no value unless symptoms. MarieK would attest to this. I take it you have had yours done?

Carrie.. I have an implant, did have one round of fatgrafting, but it reabsorbed. DrOxley is not keen on DIEP His partner Dr Lee has done them.

Carrie

I was supposed to have dr Mien, but also due to scheduling conflicts I had Dr Oxley. Dr Lee did a couple of my fills as Dr Oxley was away. He seemed like a nice guy.. A friend had dr Lee as her PS  She got implants and alloderm.. Much more "normal" looking than mine

Hi she nice to hear from you. You coming this way anytime soon?

My GP contacted Macadam's office. Got a message back saying she only accept new recon patients does not take on patients not happy with other Ps. Her office did give my gp another PS name and number (same building as Macadam) , we have never heard back from them even though MY GP office did fax a request in twice.. I also emailed Dr Macadam explaining my situation and that my MO had highly recommended her.. also no response, so I am basically have no choice.....

She: thanks for the info...Inwill be trying to contact Sheila Macadams office since I Have not had any reconstruction so might be accepted.

ossa: Hoping that you receive good news from your X-ray...waiting is very difficult but I always tell myself: worrying about tomorrow robs you of today's peace.

hi Ossa, sorry to hear you are having to wait for more results,  I am thinking of you , knowing how hard it is .hope all the X-rays  and urine tests turn out to be easy things to solve. 

I like what  Carrie  said a about worrying about tomorrow ,, robbing you of today.  Carrie , also love your photos ,you look great !  I had straight hair before , and mine looks similar to yours, just a little shorter.

To everyone struggling to figure out recons, I am thinking of you and in your pocket.  Hope everyone can get that figured out and find good doctors.

So far so good starting tamoxifen , taking it at night. Had one morning where I felt a little nauseated , but ok. The arthritis I got from chemo induced menopause, feels slightly better now..... But one day at a time...

Enjoying what might be the last of the summer heat. 

hi all! We are planning another BC Get Together on Saturday November 22nd at Marian's house!!! Please post if you are interested!  Make that afternoon free for great food! Secret Santa and of course boob talk!!!!!

Hugs Kosh 

I actually wasn't given a choice - because my MO told me that because I've had my ovaries/tubes removed - post menopausal - it was better to switch.   She told me that would happen when I first met her, or when I went on tamox.

Ossa: jumping in pockets for your scans.

Hope you all managed to enjoy the last long weekend of the summer.   Went camping in the Shuswap.   Went with 2 groups of friends and the Outlaws who are visiting for a month from the UK.  Thank goodness for wine.

I am still looking for the list we made with "real" names and emails but hopefully all will check on this thread sooner or later! It is on my calendar.

Gardengirl it absolutely is! I am near 57th and Arbutus~~more details to come but last time we had a potluck that lasted all afternoon.

I've only checked in periodically but I would love to join in if possible.  I've got it in my calendar.  It's my anniversary weekend but I'll try and leave that afternoon free

Sounds like fun.

Good news (sort of) from doc. Tests all came back negative.. no mets..yay..... However doc thinks my pain is muscle pain and that it stems from damage from rads, and mastectomy. Muscle has tightened up so much that it causes pain. Will probably have this for the rest of my life.. Have to note down what I have done when the pain is bad.. (and learn to avoid it)  The pain I have daily is doable and better than the alternative. I will take the pain any time    .

re: Get Together

Everyone is welcome! Even if you barely post on the boards and if you never!  We had a good time last year and made new friends! Had some good boob laughs too!  

Just face it! Nobody "gets it" like we do. 

Stay tuned for details. Last year we emailed everyone in private and we also made a list of what everyone is bringing etc. also gonna try Secret Santa this year too!!

Hugs Kosh