Starting chemo August 2014

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  • jaycee49
    jaycee49 Member Posts: 1,277
    edited August 2019

    I started out in this thread. I didn't hang around that long to get to know people that well but I remember you and others. You beat me to stage IV, not a race you want to win. I'm doing ok but worry that my 3+ years on my first line tx is running out. I just keep slogging along and hope you are, too.

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  • ladyb1234
    ladyb1234 Member Posts: 1,426
    edited August 2019

    Hi Beatmon. Wow -- 5 years. I was so thrilled when those anniversary came around.

    I celebrate my sisters that are here for their 5 year anniversary and that we can begin the next 5 years. Praying you are living life and that many goals and milestones have been achieved.

    I mourn those we have lost from the August 2014: PurpleGirl (Robyn), StarLover, Mammaray, and Mags from the July 2014 who cheered us on often.

    What has been going on with me the last 5 years: I am a grandma 3 times over now and loving it. I have two wonderful soon to be son-in-laws. Received an awesome promotion, I am the Assistant CIO at my job -- officially at the Executive C level. Will hold my 3rd annual Woman's Healing Retreat in November to give back to the community and help women that struggle mentally, physically and spiritually. I love giving back and supporting those that are going through treatment.

    Lastly, just love beginning me and living life. I have to say it took me almost 2 years before the total fear of the "BIG C" didn't paralyze me. Don't get me wrong I still think on it but the "fear" doesn't stop me anymore. I have switched to an AI less than a year ago, as I am no "official" in menopause.

    Can't wait to hear from the rest of the Crew.

    Beatmon and Jaycee thanks for calling on us to post.

    Love Across the Miles,

    Angie

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  • CassieCat
    CassieCat Member Posts: 1,257
    edited August 2019

    I check in every so often and am still clear of cancer! My survivorship anniversary is the 19th and I will always be grateful for the support I found in this group.

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  • Catie57
    Catie57 Member Posts: 263
    edited August 2019

    Hi August 2014 group, Feeling fortunate to know still good at our five year mark. Keeping up with my annual visits to BS, ONC, with annual Mamo/ultrasounds. BS said this year offering MRI. My husband asked from the beginning why they didn't just do them. Apparently because people end up with too many false positives and unnecessary biopsies. Opted to wait until next year. Not very fond memories of the past ones either. Going for another Zometa treatment next month. ONC thought it would be a good idea to continue on the Arimidex another couple of years. Heading to China end of Sept to visit my son and fiancé. They plan to get married by judge while we are visiting. Possibly have a real wedding following year. Did you know in China the man pays for the wedding. Lol looking forward to our trip. Very grateful for the posts and updates on how you are doing. Cathie

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  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 1,562
    edited August 2019

    Congrats on your son’s upcoming wedding. Hope you have a wonderful trip to China.

    Good to hear you are doing well

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  • windgirl
    windgirl Member Posts: 340
    edited April 2020

    Hi, I was stopping by the forum to get some info and wanted to say hi to my chemo group. Hope you all are doing well and staying safe with this virus. Take care!!

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  • nottoday
    nottoday Member Posts: 162
    edited April 2020

    Likewise - greetings all, from Western North Carolina. Hope you are all staying safe.

    I completed 5 years of an AI last month, and, given the evidence, likely will not go back on. What decisions have others made about this?

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  • windgirl
    windgirl Member Posts: 340
    edited May 2020

    I am going through similar decisions with Tamoxifen. I’m Tripple positive so while the Atlas study is helpful it’s not directly applicable to my type. My doctor will be getting a second opinion and I may as well. He is leaning towards me getting off it but it’s such a hard decision as I still get periods. I also have to get the ultrasound for lining to see how that’s doing, which I guess will play into the decision.



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  • nottoday
    nottoday Member Posts: 162
    edited May 2020

    Good luck with your decision! Might be interesting and helpful to know what you decide and why. Seems it's not a black and white decision for any of us.

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  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 1,562
    edited May 2020

    Hi, everyone. Glad to see some checkins.

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  • nottoday
    nottoday Member Posts: 162
    edited May 2020

    Good to see you, too, Beatmon!

    How are you doing? I hope all is well.

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  • windgirl
    windgirl Member Posts: 340
    edited May 2020

    hi nottoday I will report back once I talk to my doctor in 2 months (he will be getting some opinions as well). Stay safe everyone

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  • Catie57
    Catie57 Member Posts: 263
    edited July 2020

    Hello to All my old friends from New York. Staying on Arimidex for another two years as per Oncologist. Only real noticeable side effect has been aches in hands. Find turmeric helps a lot. I take it in pill form because not fond of taste. Hope everyone is being safe during this strange time in life with this pandemic. Be safe!


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  • ladyb1234
    ladyb1234 Member Posts: 1,426
    edited July 2020

    Hi All, another year since diagnosis and post final chemo. I hope all are doing well. I am settling in with Arimidex and will be on it for another 5 years. Each year I thank God for the previouis year and pray for each of us to age gracefully as we enjoy our lives, family and just life in general. Be safe and stay safe.

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  • nottoday
    nottoday Member Posts: 162
    edited July 2020

    Greetings, all,

    Tomorrow is the 6th anniversary of my diagnosis, and like LadyB, grateful to be here and for all the good years between now and then. I left off exemestane in mid-March after completing five years. The evidence for continuing beyond 5 years seemed unconvincing to me, but I also understand why some choose to keep going through year 7. I was hoping I'd be swinging from the chandelier with new-found energy, but sadly that didn't happen. I feel fine, though. I retired from my full-time job last September and started law school part-time. I am really enjoying that and looking for to the beginning of the semester (on-line) next month.

    Sending love and hoping we all stay safe during the pandemic (as if breast cancer weren't enough to worry about!).

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  • Gatomal
    Gatomal Member Posts: 483
    edited September 2020

    Hi everybody! Doing well...6 yrs after FC. Been doing Physical therapy and Pilates weekly all year-really helping w my back pain. Been on keto for 6 months and really helping keeping meno-bloat away—but gosh I just wanted to drink wine and eat cookies during this whole covid mess.

    Post and check in. Chemo babies doing great. Almost six years old (Janimage

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  • JeniferE
    JeniferE Member Posts: 130
    edited October 2020

    Gatomal, love seeing your babies growing up!

    I am cancer free, newly retired from teaching, enjoying my first grandchild, Madeline. My daughter is expecting twins in January. Trying to keep the osteoporosis at bay so I can help my kids with their kids! image

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  • ladyb1234
    ladyb1234 Member Posts: 1,426
    edited August 2021

    Greetings All, i haven’t been on the site for a while.


    Counting it a blessing that it is another year since diagnosis and post final chemo. I hope all are doing well. Each year I thank God for the previouis year and pray for each of us as we age gracefully and enjoy our lives, family and just life in general. Be safe and stay safe.

    Blessings and love across the miles,

    Angie

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  • nottoday
    nottoday Member Posts: 162
    edited August 2021

    Thanks, Angie, for checking in on us.

    How wonderful when we can focus on other things besides breast cancer. I remember when it was all I thought about. Now we can celebrate each amazing day and just the fact that we are here to experience it all.

    I, too, hope that everyone is well and staying safe.

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  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 1,562
    edited September 2021

    Hello LadyB,

    I’m still here! Good to see your post

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