Canadians in British Columbia

Good morning Wendy3 - Are you on any other hormonal treatment other than Tamoxifen?

Mikarae there is a place in Kelowna where you can get them if you are interested. PM me if you want that info.

Wendy3 Glad to learn that Tam works for you and you can tell it does. I guess for most people it is hard to tell if it works. Do you have s/e? Exercise, nutrition and other life style changes not only provide us with a healthy foundation, but also give a sense of control. Excuse my ignorance, what is CBD? I am also interested in natural healing methods, I have seen two natural path doctors and a Chinese acupuncturist/herbalist. Take care!

Hi Marian and BeachLife,

I don't know why they are doing the sentinel node biopsy the day before. I have to go on November 9 to VGH to the Nuclear Medicine department to get the dye. Then the next day I have to go to the BCCA to get a needle inserted because my surgeon, who is Dr. Noelle Davis, can't feel the lump. From there they will take me to VGH to have the surgery. I find all these so overwhelming. So many things happening.

I would love to go to the pot luck but I will be staying for 2 weeks at my daughter's place in Maple Ridge where she will be taking care of me and I will be able to see my granddaughter every day. I live in downtown Vancouver. Hopefully next time I might be able to attend.

I used to be active. Walking, exercising, biking etc, but since I got diagnosed I feel that I don't have any energy for anything. I even stopped cooking which is a passion of mine, but started cooking again this past weekend and I felt good.

Will keep you all posted once I have the surgery in two weeks. Take care everybody.

Goldieone, in fact they may do the sentinel node biopsy at the same time as the lumpectomy. What have they said will happen after the dye injection as I don't see you saying there will be a surgery after the injection? Maybe the dye will still be there next day?

The whole waiting game and trying to understand so much information in short order is exhausting. But do try to get even a bit of the exercise you used to get as it helps with fatigue. It sounds as though you will be getting good care after surgery which is so important.

Goldieone1

CDB are the cannabinoids in marijuana plant and there are many types. The THC is the part of the plant that makes people high. They are making the capsules without the THC so people can reap the benefit without the high part. What you will need is some paper work from your doctor that states what you have, your diagnosis and some ID. Because it still is not regulated by the government there are big differences in quality of the product and the type of stores where you can get it. You are in Vancouver so there are many stores...too many. Some of which are pretty shady unfortunately let's hope this changes with the new government we have now. If you are interested to know where I go private message me . I agree we need to try everything. Enjoy your daughter and granddaughter I envy you. My daughter is twenty and studying at UBCO no grandchildren for me for awhile I'd think. I plan on being there when it does happen though. 

I wish all a peaceful night😊

Marian, What I have been told is that I do have to go to the date before the surgery to nuclear medicine to get the dye. The next day I have to go and have this fine-wire localization inserted and then they take to the do the surgery. I guess that is when I will have both, the lumpectomy and the sentinel node done. I think I was a bit confused about all these names, but this is more likely what will happen. During surgery they will also inject me with a blue dye as well.

I'm happy that I started exercising again this morning. It was only 20 minutes but at least was something. It felt so good. I will continue this. I think it is the only way that I can get my mind out of this whole thing in the mornings when I'm getting ready for work and stuff.

Wendy3, I will PM you if I can figure out how to do it. If you don't hear from me is because I didn't.

BeachLife, it would be awesome to meet and share experiences. I think after the surgery and recovery will be good for me. Let me know if you want to go for a coffee after November 23.

BeachLife, will do. Thank you!!!

I think it's a great idea. January is always better for me because I don't like this time of year. Many people start to get 'holiday' busy in November as well.

Sounds great Marian count me in.

Wendy

sounds good Marian Look forward to seeing all our breastfriends again, Good idea to postpone so we can have more ladies attend

Carrie, I am so sorry to see your new diagnosis

OK, it is official. Our get-together for women in BC is postponed to January, 2016 from November 21. This way we will have many more women who are able to come and I look forward to seeing old friends as well as new ones.

Marian

Hi all. There is a lympedema conference this Saturday at the children's hospital in Vancouver. You have to pay (50 $ I think) register to attend. Google BCLA to register.(. British Columbia Lymphedema Association )This is where the top notch lymphedema experts will be this weekend. I am going because I need to learn more about breast cancers dirty little secret.Lymphedema. I have it and it's not fun. You can reverse it if you are early ,early stage one. Not me. I'm stuck with it and it's life changing but Ia getting smart and educated in it. Yup ..I daily wear those annoying compression sleeves and gloves that are necessary to keep swelling at bay and I get my lymphatic system drained on the affected quadrant by a professional lymphedma therapist See you there

Goldie, I will be thinking of you these next two days and will be hoping for the best of course. The "waiting game" as I have always called is rough and all I can say is try to stay busy and as positive as possible. Once you are up and about after the lumpectomy, plan some fun things that will help to take your mind off the wait/thoughts that are bound to happen.

Marian