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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited December 2016

    Annie...you are truly one in a million. I send a prayer your way every day. We all need you here with us. ❤️

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  • Luvmydobies
    Luvmydobies Member Posts: 766
    edited December 2016

    Aww Cocker, you're amazing! I echo what the others say!You truly are one in a million! You are our glue and we are all sticking with you and we will always be here for you! Love you so much!!

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  • iz1999
    iz1999 Member Posts: 46
    edited December 2016

    I have a question, has anyone with IDC-TN stage 3 apply for ssdi and was approved?

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  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Member Posts: 1,324
    edited December 2016

    Annie you are amazing. To encourage all of us, with what you are facing shows what a remarkable person you are. May you feel all of our love for you. YOu move me in so many ways as do the rest of the women here.

    Val

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  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Member Posts: 1,324
    edited December 2016

    One year ago, I knew I had cancer. This is also my birthday. I can now say time has flown. I went out with friends, walked and did many mundane things that I used to take for granted.

    I would not be sane without the support of you ladies this past year. I am truly grateful to you all.

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited December 2016

    Valstim52....HAPPY BIRTHDAY‼️ What a coincidence...tomorrow is my birthday. And what a year we've had. I was thinking today of last year when I was filled with fear of the known fact that I had breast cancer...and the unknown that lie ahead of me. Today, I am a changed woman. I've faced a demon head on and fought my best. I wish that I could say I was carefree, but that would be dishonest. I can say that I'm realistic. I have trouble planning ahead, fearful of the two year danger point for those of us who are TN. There are days that I wonder if I actually imagined the past year. It seems so surreal. Like you expressed, I am grateful to have found this wonderful site and this group of brave women who have the spirit and grace to be there when we need an ear, a pat on the back or just plain old caring. Hope you had a fabulous day, Val. ❤️

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  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Member Posts: 1,324
    edited December 2016

    You are so right Cathy well said. Yes I sometimes hear the clock for us TN's ticking, but then when does it start? year 1, 2,. 3 or 5? So I am working on trying to look positively about the future, and take with me the vigilance and strength I've learned I now possess. Though the clock is on the wall and will tick no matter what, I try to look at it as part of my big picture of life .


    Ofcourse this all sounds good until the quiet of some nights when the anxiety and fear hit. Or like my mammogram for my remaining breast is in two weeks.Funny for now no anxiety

    You too have a fabulous day tomorrow ....

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  • InspiredbyDolce
    InspiredbyDolce Member Posts: 1,181
    edited December 2016

    Hi Everyone,

    Just logging on to check on you Annie, I've been waiting for your update.  I'm so glad to hear the procedure is behind you, and that you were out like a light.  Once you get a treatment plan in place, you'll be able to move forward with even more confidence.  Sending prayers across the pond.  And a big hug.  ❤️  Well wishes and many prayers for everyone in our forum.

    InspiredbyDolce

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2016

    Happy Birthday Cathy and Valstim!!!

    I wish you all the best in life. No more worries, no more illnesses. Happiness and love always.

    Cheers for Prosperity, Peace and Good Health!

    Gina

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2016

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited December 2016

    THANKS SO MUCH, GINA, FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY WISHES AND ALWAYS GETTING ALL OF US TO SEE HUMOR IN ALL THINGS.❤️

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  • Shopgal2
    Shopgal2 Member Posts: 649
    edited December 2016

    happiest of birthdays Val and Cathy. Hope you both enjoyed the day!

    Cocker good to hear from you. And we still are weighing down your pocket supporting you.

    We really are a good group here. I'm very glad I found you all. It's nice to know I'm not alone in thinking, feeling, and worrying about the same things in life.

    For a Thursday happy note, here in phila the weather is turning a bit cooler and the city is all decked out for the holidays. It's so pretty to see all the decorations that people have put up on the outside of their houses. 🎄


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  • 6feetover
    6feetover Member Posts: 320
    edited December 2016

    Valstim52 and Cathytoo: The happiest of birthdays to you!!! *BIG (gentle) HUGS*!!!

    Cathytoo: I feel the same way: I was just musing this afternoon, while tending to my now-healthy nails, that last year at this time I'd just finished chemo, was bald, and was freaking out over how I was going to be able to deal with the drain(s) that I knew were going to be part and parcel of my (then-upcoming) surgery. It really does seem surreal. I thought it was just me and my Aspie brain (that tends to "encapsulate" time and events; it's weird and sometimes tough to explain to people), but I guess perhaps some experiences are like that for many. Time passes so quickly now...it's creepy.

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  • jcpriest0469n
    jcpriest0469n Member Posts: 86
    edited December 2016

    Happy Birthday to Valstrim52 and Cathy. Wishing you both the best. May your birthday wish come true.


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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited December 2016

    If you've had a lumpectomy... do you ever have pain in your breast?

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  • LoveMyVizsla
    LoveMyVizsla Member Posts: 813
    edited December 2016

    First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY VAL & CATHY!!

    Yes, Cathy, I have pains. I've begun to wonder if they are from biopsy clips left in place.

    I agree about the whole thing being surreal. So weird to look back on the past year. My surgery was 12/10, followed by everything else.

    Cocker, I will be anxiously awaiting your post on Tuesday. Take deep, calming breaths.

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  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Member Posts: 1,324
    edited December 2016

    Hey Cathy I have no breast,but have pains. Very surreal as there is nothing there but it aches sometimes. Same with my 'healthy' breast, now have some aches as well. Surgeon says its because I'm using my right side more and i'm wearing my prosthetic more. And as good as it is, its uneven.

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited December 2016

    Val and Love...it all seems so strange to me. During my lumpectomy, chemo and rads I didn't have one ache or pain. Now, months later ... crazy pains in the strangest places. The breast pains worried me because they are sharp and prickly, and not where the tumor was. I just wish someone would give me an iron clad written guarantee that the cancer is done and gone‼️ Know where I can get one❓❓

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  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Member Posts: 1,324
    edited December 2016

    Oh Cathy I feel the same way. It's like the unspoken elephant in the room, sometimes he looms other times he is silent.

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  • maryna8
    maryna8 Member Posts: 1,810
    edited December 2016

    Cocker,

    I heard of your troubles, I want to add my positive thoughts and prayers for healing to all the rest, you are certainly loved, I have been reading posts here and feeling the love! As everyone here is in your large pocket, you are always in everyone's mind and heart, for sure.

    Mary

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2016

    Hi Cathy,

    I am sorry to hear about your breast pains. We all know that there is no guarantee when it comes to this awful illness. I am sure you have your periodic checkups and scans. If none is found on these tests, then you should try complementary and alternative medicine like acupuncture and maybe reflexology. Chinese meds have a variety of herbs that can relieve you of the pain. If orthodox meds cant do it, it is time to shift elsewhere. Just my suggestion.

    Take care friend,

    Gina

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited December 2016

    Val and Cathy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited December 2016

    Thanks to everyone who sent me birthday wishes❤️

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  • Shopgal2
    Shopgal2 Member Posts: 649
    edited December 2016

    Cathy like you I had no pain during my lumpectomy, reexcision, chemo , or rads. Then about 6 mo post rads I started having pain which turned out to be costocondroitis. Maybe you are feeling nerve endings regenerating or are just using your hand on that side too much which is causing pain in your chest? I know when I was dx with costocondroitis my ro said rads is the gift that also keeps giving. I still say I'd like to give that gift back but no takers on this end. Oh well.

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  • Valstim52
    Valstim52 Member Posts: 1,324
    edited December 2016

    Thanks everyone. I so appreciate your wishes..

    Shopgal I had no idea until afterwards that radiation kept giving and surgery too. I was so worried about getting through chemo, thinking that was the worst of it

    Val

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  • anotherNYCGirl
    anotherNYCGirl Member Posts: 1,033
    edited December 2016

    Happy (belated) birthday Val and Cathy!

    Hope all here feel well and had a good weekend! (in spite of our aches and pains and worries!)

    Hugs from NYC


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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2016

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  • SA8PG
    SA8PG Member Posts: 371
    edited December 2016

    Love that banner gmmiph!!!

    Cocker you are in my prayers & thoughts!!!!

    Happy Belated bday to Val & Cathy as well.

    Adarkaptedi I was reading your post and agree. Time is going so quickly. I am 2 years out from last chemo and I got my first facial since being diagnosed. I found myself getting very emotional. Thankful to be well enough to have a facial and then I got sad remembering the 3 young bc survivor friends funerals I attended this year.

    I'm so thankful we have this thread as a place to share and encourage one another. There is no place quite like this one.

    Have a great week everyone. :)

    G

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  • Cocker_Spaniel
    Cocker_Spaniel Member Posts: 1,204
    edited December 2016

    Well ladies so much for those darn results. Was supposed to go yesterday to the specialist but results were not in and they are usually very quick. Was told today the results, if in, go to the oncologists meeting today and then I see the specialist again on Friday at 10.40am. I could have phoned for the results today but decided I wanted to live in blissful unawareness until Friday. Much to my chagrin I had to fish those flipping Dexamethasone pills out of the bin because they told me they would help with my not being able to swallow much water. Well all they did was keep me awake all night. I went to bed, got up, sat in the conservatory read a chapter of my book then went back to bed. Got up again, sat in the conservatory, read another chapter and that went on all night. I didn't want to finish my book that quick cause it was so good but it was finished by morning. On top of that the old feller was moaning that I kept pulling the duvet off him every time I got up. I told him he was a miserable sod managing to sleep without me, which he didn't hear because of snoring so I picked up the very sleepy dog and took her with me for company. I should have remembered what that Dexa does from my first bout of cancer. I'm having trouble drinking enough water as it makes me cough so I'm sucking lemonade popsicles by the box load. Getting a bit breathless but that is to be expected. The pain killers half work but I'm only taking half the dose (that figures). I don't want to get too dependent on them though in case I need the full dose later. I really miss my work and my work mates as I love them all but I'm finding it very blissful staring out the window all day gazing into space twiddling my hair around my fingers (well I haven't brought a new book yet). I can't talk on the phone much because my voice is barely there and I think the old feller is secretly enjoying that lol. But and this is a big BUT, my granddaughter Jessica has told me she is nearly three months pregnant. You can imagine my joy. Now I have something to live and fight for cause I ain't going until I have seen and held that little bub.

    Will update you all again on Friday so in the meantime, keep well, keep fighting and most of all keep living there is plenty of wonderful things around the corner for you ladies yet. I love you all and I'm so pleased you are in my life with me and deep in my pocket (and the basket). xxooxx

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2016

    imageYay Cocker, glad to hear from you!

    Keeping everybody in suspense, those lab tests of yours. I am wondering if my head will go bald first before that.

    So you have a great grand child to look forward to, that's awesome! Maybe it's a sign from Him for you to keep on going.

    Your pocket is already SRO. Prayers and good thoughts abound.

    Keep up the good spirit.

    We love you.

    Gina


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