Winter rads 2014-2015

Quiggy, Mqt64 and (MeanMom) ~ My thoughts are with you on all of your healing issues.  I think most of us have and expect some sort post bc issues but what you are going through is way way beyond that. I know it is not easy to change doctors (I did it), but when things continually go so very bad, you really have to consider it - even if it means going to a major medical center somewhere else.  Is that any possibility?  This whole thing reminds me of that recent news article stating that scientists have determined getting cancer is basically just "bad luck". I think "not".  There is a problem somewhere and you just might need an entire new medical team.

Love you guys.

Sorry all of your news isn't good, Coyote! All of this cancer treatment is so hard on our bodies. Of course, cancer free is fantastic news. The death of a furry baby is difficult. We love them so much, spent so much time with them and they are always glad to see us. My furry pets were a great source of comfort and companionship as I went through treatment. ((Hugs))

Coyote, glad for the no cancer news. My condolences on the loss of your furry friend and on your kidney issue. Love, Jean

Hey, everyone. I've been absent, for the most part, since a little while after I finished rads at the end of March, and kind of assumed this group had kind of moved on. I"m so sorry to see that some of you are still having major issues. Coyote, so sorry for your loss. Quiggy, this sucks, stay strong. Mqt64,same.

Once I finished treatment and started to feel more like myself (probably 3-4 weeks after finishing rads, since I also caught a bad flu-like virus about a week out), various family and work issues kicked in and I just haven't found enough energy to be here as much. But I think about everyone here a lot, and hope things are getting better.

I have been pleasantly surprised at how my rads skin has healed up after about 6 weeks. I continue to apply Miaderm (which I'll soon be out of) twice a day. The redness and even the brownness has pretty much faded away, my skin feels normal—not rough or hard—and the Lx scar has also diminished more than I could have guessed (now about 4 months out from Lx). I still have the big dent on the underside of my breast where the Lx was, so things are misshapen, and I think the swelling from rads has gone down enough that yes, maybe there's some shrinkage of my breast. Or maybe that's just the chunk that was taken out in surgery, which was larger than expected going in. I didn't have much to start with and I don't love it but am undecided (leaning against) about doing PS in the future. I found bras that work and I just feel like getting on with my life at the moment.

I follow up with BS (with mammo) in July, will also follow up with PS to discuss potential options that month, then follow-up with radiation nurse practitioner in November. After that I don't know what my follow-up regimen will be. I'm not doing hormonal therapy so have no MO in the picture.

It's never over but for me, it feels sort of over for the moment. I really hope everyone still struggling turns the corner to better times very soon.

Coyote, I am so sorry about your special furry friend. Our pets are all truly family and very dear to us all. Good news on cancer clear!! I am so very happy for you. That is the brass ring we all want and need. You got it! I do hope they can resolve the kidney disease and make it easy for you. You have done so much for all us, we are all here for you, we got your back! Take Care, Cheryl

Coyote, sending hugs to you. So sad to hear about the loss of your beloved pet. I have been there, and somehow it can be harder than losing a human.

Hi Coyote, so happy for your NED report!!! Saddened by the kidney dx and the loss of your beloved Sunny.

Hopefully with your changes you can keep the kidney issues controlled.

Please be sure to keep us posted! I feel such a strong bond with all our sisters.

Its official, today SUCKS!!!!

Have to go through surgery on the 9th. The plan is to cut out the tissue that's not going to heal, look for other issuesand biopsy. He's concerned about a cancer potential.

To start this new hell, I'm having mammogram and ultrasound this afternoon. Wouldn't be a problem but my poor boob is so painful.

I tried to go back to work but can't quit crying. I'm devastated.

Ah Quiggy, my heart goes out to you. I want your issues and pain to go away! Like now!. I hope you feel the hug virtual hug I and many others are sending your way. I am praying that your biospy comes back clean, clean, clean!

Coyote, big hug to you also. I am sorry to hear about your Kitty Sunny -- it is very hard. Rejoicing that your scans were NED and hope you are able to get the Kidney usage managed and sorted out very soon and that it because easier for you.

Mtq64, how are you doing?

Take care, -Angie

Quiggy, I'm sorry you have to go through this. Please post a reminder on the 8th so those of us who pray, can prat you through the surgery. Praying for you right now. Love, Jean

This is our list of Winter Warriors as of May 20, 2015 - We made it to the finish line.  Just look at all of us! Remember when we thought we would never get there?

October / November Start

MeneK – Oct 24 .................... MagicalBean - Oct 28......... Mmtagirl - Nov 3

MarieBernice6234 - Nov 4  ... Hope50 - Nov 5 ..................  dennyvol - Nov 5

CAS4 - Nov 6 ........................ Beachbaby65 - Nov 4 .......... CoyoteNV - Nov 10 

Lush61 - Nov 13 .................... Rosa54 - Nov 13 .................  Beachlady28 – Nov 17

Nomatterwhat - Nov 17 ......... LMVerma  Nov 18 ................ katieC12 – Nov 18

Lorrilynne - Nov 18 .............. Gongshow18 - Nov 20 .........Yikes1 - Nov 20

Birdgirl11 - Nov 23 .............  Perfectlyimperfect39 - Nov 23 Singsing1020 -

December Start

Pita119 - Dec 1 .................. SandyLovesLucy - Dec 1......... AnasNana - Dec 1

 HockeyCat - Dec 3 ......... . CanuckMom Dec 4 ................  MeanMomto3 - Dec 4

JustJean - Dec 5 ...............  runningcello - Dec 9 ............... carynbrit - Dec 10

 ForHisGlory - Dec 10 ........ Davida58 - Dec 10 ....................SCMom - Dec 11

eileenpg - Dec 16 .............. Linzer – Dec 16 ....................... WndrWoman - Dec 16

 sweetbanker - Dec 16 ........  labelle - Dec 17 .......................  Slavrich - Dec 27

InGodshands - Dec 18 ....... Catie57 - Dec 18 ........................ lilactulip - Dec 18 

 PoppyK - Dec 29 .............. kpmacmill - Dec 29 ....................  Jlynn13 - Dec 29

 gretchy - Dec 29  ...............Bellegirl - Dec 30 

January Start

reader425 - Jan 2 ................ILCMom - Jan 2 ....................... Purrrrana99 - Jan 5

Cath57 - Jan 5  .................. Professor50 - Jan 5 ....................fossf - Jan 7

Lulubelle1 - Jan 8 ............. lescover - Jan 8 .......................  Nancy6540 - Jan 12 .

Saltygirl - Jan 12  ...............aj103014 - Jan 12 .................... Fionascottie - Jan 13  

Magdalene51 - Jan 15  ...... quiggy - Jan 19  ....................... Annie88 - Jan 19

chtease - Jan 19 ................ Bippy625 - Jan 20 ......................Dacre - Jan 20

feelingoverwhelmed - Jan 20 ....KYBLUEEYES - Jan 20 ......Beachbum1023 - Jan 22

Cavalier - Jan 22 ................ mqt64 - jan 26 ........................... Sjacobs146 - Jan 26  

Windgirl - Jan 28 .................. Hotrodmommy - Jan 29

February Start

JeniferE - Feb 1 ..................  LARock - Feb 2 .............  Chrissie29 - Feb 2

gemmafromlondon - Feb 2 .keri71 - Feb 6 ....................  ladyb1234 - Feb 9

Mm68 - Feb 10 ................... CassieCat - Feb 12 ............ Texas94 - Feb 16

Leslie58 - Feb 16 ..............  farmerma - Feb 23 ............. Dotwithkitties - Feb 23

SunnySydeUp - Feb 23 .... Allmodestyisgone - Feb 24 .... brandyrose - Feb 26

Scubawoman - Feb 26

March Start -

sybilskelton - Mar 2 ............gtlucky - Mar 2  .....................  Viceroy - March 3

Kayfry - Mar 4  .....................  WheelyGirl - March 5 ............ Booklady1 - Mar 9

Hygeia - Mar 13 ....................  zjrosenthal Mar 16 ................. Shelleym1 - Mar 16 

Rad Sisters transferred to the Spring Group

Redhead01 - Mar 23

cbooklvr - April 13

Special Sister Warriors and Warriors who stopped for a visit, but for various reasons didn't stick around. No start date determined.  We wish them well.

Minnielee; surrrana99; Coloradocancermom; Shuf; bjeaneg, knittingPT, Shayne36, KGotThis, ckr1956, funthing42, MaggieCat, intothewoods

No Rads needed !! Hooray!!  ThinkingPositive .....................Mary59G

= Reported Complete

 = Should be Complete by now.

That's a Wrap! Or Not!  It sounds like the Marines but, Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!

Best of Luck to All my Winter Warrior Sisters!  Love, Hugs, and Prayers to you all.

Jana aka "CoyoteNV"

Quiggy ~ The word "cancer" is very scary to us, but these tests can rule it OUT as well as say that it is there. The tests can be your friends.  I know you have been through so much and it does wear you down physically and emotionally; it seems so very difficult to bear the weight of that last straw that wants to break you. Go deep inside and find the strength. Clearly it is there. I've read it in your posts. All you need is the tiniest thread of strength to get hold of; pull on it to gather enough strength to weave a super woman cape to wrap around you. We are all sending energy your direction to support you in this.  Can you feel it? 

Years ago, I woke up one morning and had a story buzzing in my head.  I went to my computer and started typing in words. More words came. The words turned into pages and the pages turned into chapters and the chapters turned into a book.  How this fits this situation is that I did not write that book.  It materialized under my fingers as if there were strings from Heaven guiding them over the keyboard.  The energy is out there waiting to be accessed.  Each of us is sending you strength and energy through our thoughts and prayers. Gather it in my friend, my sister, the Warrior Woman! Throw that cape over your shoulders and know you can and will handle it.  Does NOT mean you gotta' like it!  #itching and screaming is allowed.

Sending strength and energy.

Quiggy, my dear friend, at least that is how I think of you. I can't imagine starting over again with the mammogram and US. But as has been mentioned they may bring you some peace on the cancer front. The thought of another surgery is daunting,I know. Mine is pretty much assured. I have no brilliant advice but to wrap yourself in the love that surrounds you and when the load is too heavy let that love carry it for you. Cry and scream if you need to. It's Ok. Just as you have pulled through before you will do so again. I'm counting on it. Together we warriors can do anything.

My preliminary culture came back positive so am back on antibiotics. Hopefully the right one as the sensitivity is not back. Another week of hyperbaric treatments and then the surgery will be decided upon. What a long strange trip it's been. Keep on keeping on. Hugs. Marge

Thinking of you, Quiggy.

I'm hoping the lump is benign but terrified it will be more cancer. Either way, it's so hard to wait and face this scenario again. I wonder if this will be my "New normal.". Wonder if it's not, if ilk win this round.

Im in pain, scared, in denial, angry.... you get it.

Ready for the 9th so I can get this crap moving.