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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited July 2015

    Right - and wasn't the goal 1000 pages by the anniversary?

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  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited July 2015


    1000 pages or 30,000 posts,,,, I think

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  • Tomboy
    Tomboy Member Posts: 3,945
    edited July 2015

    Or both!!

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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,386
    edited July 2015

    Well, ladies had my hysterscopy yesterday. Now I'm trying to be a "good" girl and be real quiet and rest. But you guys have me rolling on the floor with laughter.

    My DS is here trying to "take care" of me. More like being a pain in the arse. He needs to be told what to do in such excruciating detail. Then last night after I got home My DS and DD had a fight over who was going to the grocery store. Sheesh Good thing I got the good pain killers.

    I get to wait two weeks for the pathology. Thanks tamoxifien.

    On the subject of studies. I have been part of a Sister Study for over 10 years. It was at first for me a study of the differences between one sister that had BC and one that didn't. Then I went and joined the club, so it involved a bunch more activity and testing. But the woman who is suppose to do the house visit has not shown up the last 3 times. I have to fast and do a urine capture and then wait. We've set up the appointment 3 times down to the time of day and not even a phone call to say she isn't coming. I am giving up on it. Too bad it seemed like a well run study. Maybe it's because I live on an island, but it didn't make a difference before. Oh well.

    The discounting the symptoms seems to spread across the doctor spectrum. Now I am dealing with a GYN, when I ask why I am in so much pain (before the procedure) she is like well maybe your uterus is trying to push something out. But it shouldn't hurt that much. Thanks that helped a lot.

    I can't think of any quotes or jokes. Ha ha.  

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  • movingsoccermom
    movingsoccermom Member Posts: 225
    edited July 2015

    Thought I would say hello, and add one more to the post total. Really appreciate the camaraderie here. Happy 4th to everyone!

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  • Loral
    Loral Member Posts: 932
    edited July 2015

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  • BookLady1
    BookLady1 Member Posts: 253
    edited July 2015

    Happy 4th of July! Thanks for Cyclone pic - important news. Joey Chestnut defeated in Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest! So disgusting, yet fun, to watch. So American.

    Elimar - re your comment on 6/22 about how angry you were to have to deal with insurance crap - I agree. I feel I have to do it on principle; maybe it will eventually help someone else. You reminded me of favorite line in a not so good movie: Pacino as Michael Corrleone in Godfather III: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Damn BC, keeps messing with our lives. Thanks for all you do. Lind

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited July 2015

    Alas, who would think a 23-year old, looks like a 105 lb. frat boy and must have a tapeworm (Matt Stonie) could best Joey C. at devouring the dogs? He ate 62 hot dogs. Joey was gracious in his defeat. It's really ON for 2016 now!

    Hope some of you all (y'all) will be rooting for U.S. women in World Cup as they face Japan in the final today. I barely have time to sit and watch because I need to clean house for company today. My BFF is stopping in on her way to the Grand Canyon. Hope to hear some good news from her about the Xeloda drug, although I'm sure it is too soon yet for her to have had her TMs done. If she tells me my cooking has no taste and looks disgusting, that would be great because my Hubster could get his "shoe's on the other foot now" smirk on. Ahahaha!


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  • PoppyK
    PoppyK Member Posts: 1,805
    edited July 2015

    Elimar, LOL!

    Spent the last few days, including all day yesterday, getting my DH and two of my boys ready for boy scout camp. Sent them on their way bright and early this morning. I am looking forward to not cooking, doing laundry or tripping over shoes! After mopping the kitchen floor, I won't be doing any housework, either. It's a mini-vacation for me!

    I will be watching the US women in World Cup Soccer!

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  • Tomboy
    Tomboy Member Posts: 3,945
    edited July 2015

    HHHMMMM, you do realize that if we are going to reach 30,000 posts by August 22, that's like 300 posts! But if we are trying to reach 1000 posts by that date, it's STILL ten pages! Where is everyone??

    Nice you had a mini vacation from the menboys Pop!

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  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited July 2015


    I'm on vacation this week, and I'm really enjoying being off. Getting a lot of little things done around the house, trying my hand at painting lamps and furniture!!  However, right now,,, I feel a nap calling me.

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  • PoppyK
    PoppyK Member Posts: 1,805
    edited July 2015

    Hey Tomboy! It's very quiet here, but not as relaxing as I had hoped. The air conditioner isn't working. My washing machine stopped agitating on Friday and my dishwasher isn't heating during the wash cycle. I'm spending my time waiting for repairmen and running out of clean clothes! I still have my difficult boy in the house. He spends most of the time in his room, unless I'm dragging him to an appointment. He house is staying remarkably clean.

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  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited July 2015


    Oh Poppy, that is no way to enjoy your free time!  SUCKS!!! But at least the house is clean,,,,

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  • Tomboy
    Tomboy Member Posts: 3,945
    edited July 2015

    Ouch, no air conditioning! We don't have it in our house, but I love it in my car. But, I am supposed to be dealing with my car this week, cause the air conditioner is NOT working in it, and you know if you are stuck in traffic here, you NEED it. Plus, I had gotten my door fixed, where a girl had backed into it, and ever since they put it back together, the door handle is falling apart! That place said theres NOTHING they can do about it! And all of a sudden, my turn signals aren't working! And, worst of all, it has not been wanting to start lately, don't know if its the battery or the alternator! So it looks like i am going to have to spend some money on something besides clothes or candy or toys and books. And food. sighhh. oh yeah, and the oil change.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited July 2015

    OK, I got the job I wanted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Start the 13th. Audiologist told me I could attend many more rock concerts; my ears are fine! Hear that DD of mine who accuses me of diminishing hearing! The job is police dispatching-what I did in my 20 & 30s. Never thought I'd do it again, but it's also been the job I've always really loved! Best part is....because I bring "so much to the table" (their words) I am being started out at a higher salary than Step 1. Full benefits-health, vision, dental, life, etc..... I AM SO HAPPY!

    DD is still off on her world travelling adventure. She's currently in Madagascar and will head to India in a couple weeks. Then Perth, Australia. I am so jealous.

    My little house is lovely. But it's not air conditioned and we are on like day 10 of over 100 degrees, but I bought a room air conditioner, have a bajillion fans running and will just have to suck up the electric bill with all my new $$.

    Birthday was fine and dandy. I think that at some point it's silly to highlite them, but I got treated to "Magic Mike XXL". Now that starts a FIRE!!!!!!


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  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited July 2015


    Congrats on the job, Eph!!  That is wonderful!!!  And Belated Happy Birthday!

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  • PoppyK
    PoppyK Member Posts: 1,805
    edited July 2015

    Tomboy, Hope you get your car problems worked out quickly. It makes no sense that they can't fix the door handle. I hate it when everything goes wrong with the car.... we rely on them!

    Eph, LOL! Magic Mike XXL! Now there's a nice birthday treat! When the first Magic Mike came out, my DH (who loves magic) asked me what it was about. I told him it' about a magician named Mike and his show!

    So glad you got the dream job with a bump in pay! They got an experienced, reliable employee, too. Fantastic news! Jealous of your DD!

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited July 2015

    Tomboy--Car maintenance, house maintenance, all are a pain and big time suck!But got to be done, right?

    Eph--CONGRATULATIONS!And the department is lucky to get you!I have a room AC in the bedroom, run it at night occasionally when I need to be able to sleep, it doesn't push the electric bill up all that much.BUT,I only run it at night.Some people need to run it all day and that is probably a lot more expensive.But sleeping well is priceless!

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  • Loral
    Loral Member Posts: 932
    edited July 2015

    Eph....Congrats!!!!!!!!!

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  • macatacmv
    macatacmv Member Posts: 1,386
    edited July 2015

    yay, eph, for a job that you love. .

    Poppy, think how much more laundry would be building up if everyone w. as home. My DD and her BF came over for dinner last night and brought all their laundry. Lol He's a landscaper. Talk about dirt! But I love the company.

    I love reading about us dealing with mundane everyday life problems.

    My GYN called last night. Results B9! Yahoo!! She cleared me to go back on tamoxifen (I for the life of me can't remember how to spell it) I'm gonna need to think about starting that med back up.

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  • Tomboy
    Tomboy Member Posts: 3,945
    edited July 2015

    Yaaaaa for benign, macatac!

    Excellent job, Eph!

    N'Mainer, I know I know. I would rather it was my house, at least i wouldn't have to leave it! I just generally dislike having to hang out while they are doing the estimate, or some of the smaller stuff. And the $. Guess its good if that's all I have to whine about.... oh yeah, but I DO have other things to whine about, but i think you all have heard it from me before. What the heck is going on with the stock market?

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  • PoppyK
    PoppyK Member Posts: 1,805
    edited July 2015

    Greece and China. Two big problems.

    My DH could explain it all; it's his job. And he's in the Sierras with the scouts!

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  • Tomboy
    Tomboy Member Posts: 3,945
    edited July 2015

    Yes, but really it shouldn't have that much of an affect on all sectors, especially tech and health. Anyway, I always just thought the stock market was the real gamblers game. Except several years ago, I invested in netflix, and amazon. at around 25 each. Sadly, I was living on not much money. But I did sell them at a profit, but both those stocks are worth hundreds of dollars! Yikes! If if if i didn't need to sell them, I woulda had a LOT! oh well

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited July 2015

    Don't forget oil. Just have to throw that in since our Houston papers are full of doom & gloom with the sliding prices effecting the whole market.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited July 2015

    Tomboy--yeah, we do whine about upkeep of our stuff, but it is good to have the stuff to up keep!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited July 2015

    Anybody been getting calls for charitable donations to BC patients? Or maybe it was just for screenings for women who cannot afford them. Hard to feel philanthropic (or even fully listen apparently!) when my own bills are still rolling in. The caller did not like when I said, "Hey, can I get some of that money?"


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  • staynsane
    staynsane Member Posts: 213
    edited July 2015

    Hi Y'all. It's been ages since I've posted, but want to congratulate Eph on the new job! I know there were some stressful times, and it's great to hear that you are so excited about your new position. That (ahem) "experience" is a valued commodity. And I think employers are finally starting to realize that. I joined the company I'm with now 3 1/2 years ago (two months before I got my cancer diagnosis) and it was a great ride until April when my entire division was let go except for me. I was reassigned to take on a new role with a different focus, and I hate it! Instead of meeting people face-to-face I spend a lot of time looking at computer screens doing WebEx meetings. Yuck!

    In April I applied for a highly lucrative job, and started doubting that I would hear back. Then I got a phone interview, and another. Then a face-to-face. And on Monday flew to Kentucky for a final round interview. Aced it, and all the "buying signals" were there. I expect to get an offer this Monday (kind of like the best Christmas present ever). During my interview it was mentioned that they need someone experienced and capable of working independently, and I have done that for many years. Refreshing that being "older" does not eliminate me from the candidate pool. The job market has definitely changed over the last several years, with more opportunities and a need for "seasoned" workers. So if you are doubting yourself, stop it and get out there!

    For cancer-related news my onc suggested that I start Arimidex (been on Tam for 3 years now) and prescribed it since I am FINALLY menopausal (never thought I'd be eager for that to happen). I asked if I should take a bone density test (duh, but I had to ask) which was done. I'm osteopenic. Great... My onc suggested I could add Fosamax to the Arimidex, or stay on Tam. I reordered Tam and will be starting vitamin D3, K2, magnesium and calcium in order to help my poor bones along. And I will insist on another bone density test in a year or so to evaluate the results. Since Tam is supposed to strengthen bones (and yet mine have suffered), the idea of switching to something known to weaken them does not make sense to me.

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  • Loral
    Loral Member Posts: 932
    edited July 2015

    staynsane:   I to am staying on Tamoxifen, funny my bone density test showed osteopenia in left hip two years in a row, and I just had a left hip replacement in May bone to bone.  Wonder if Tamoxifen accelerates arthritis???

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited July 2015

    I'm not getting the calls soliciting money for bc, but I am getting lots and lots of e-mail and snail-mail requests.

    Staynsane--I think I'd stay with the tammy, too, with the bones already being less than robust!

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  • staynsane
    staynsane Member Posts: 213
    edited July 2015

    Loral and Native- I suspect that most older women probably have osteopenia, that it likely comes with the territory of being an "older" woman. Okay, something else to Google... But I never suspected that I, a tall, large boned gal with northern European roots would have bone issues. But then I never considered that I would get cancer, either...

    I've read about the common complaints of joint pain (for both Tam and Arimidex) and that many women believe their arthritis developed as a result of taking drugs. But arthritis could also be a factor in aging, so who knows?

    Native, I see that you were on Arimidex. Are you still on it? Were you also taking Fosamax or something similar? What's the status of your bones?

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