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  • Marsha56
    Marsha56 Member Posts: 86
    edited March 2007
    Hi I want to join the Club I know for a fact that my postive addtuide is what has kept me going!

    MarshaB56
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  • Darcy45
    Darcy45 Member Posts: 55
    edited March 2007

    Consider yourself at home Marsha. And keep up the positive attitude!

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  • SoapMaker
    SoapMaker Member Posts: 157
    edited March 2007
    Can I join, too? The positive "girl" with the triple negative receptors. People also looked at me in amazement because I didn't fall apart when I was diagnosed with bc. I had my surgery and continued life, though a tad bit slower. We just have to move on in life and accept things as they are and do the best that we can to keep going. There is absolutely nothing else we can do...so why become depressed and mope? I try to take things one day at a time and not let my mind get too, too far ahead of me. Many blessings.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    We will see how the date goes....this man doesnt really attract me but he is nice so I thought its a start...

    Welcome to all the new PGC members!!!!!!!The only requirement here is to try to be as positive as you can be and we all try to post on Fridays, or Saturdays at least one positive that has brightened our week....heck sometimes some of us just cant wait until those days so we post off and on all week...
    We are all in this together and it seems like a really good way for us to help keep each other going
    Hope all is well with everyone and that you all have a wonderful weekend...
    It is about 70 degrees, bright and sunny here so I am out the door to play in my rose gardens....they really need some help after this winter ....but they WILL be beautiful again shortly ....

    Hugs to all
    Jule
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  • kative
    kative Member Posts: 11
    edited March 2007
    I'MMMMMM BAAAAACK.
    Sorry I didn't post sooner. I had my mastectomy and reconstruction last Thursday (the 8th), and while I'm doing pretty good from that, I've really been knocked on my butt tiredness wise. I don't think I've ever been so tired. But, they took three nodes, and those along with all margins were clear, so I'm hoping once again that I'm on the road to cancer freeness. Everything is all swollen, sore, black and blue, but I'm moving around pretty good, not having to take too many pain meds, and getting REALLY bored, which I guess is a good thing. I'll talk to you all later,
    Kathi
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    Kative,
    Welcome back!!!!!!! We've missed you....I knew they couldnt keep any of us PGC members down for long...Yes being bored is a very good sign ....
    Tell us more? How are you doing...the tiredness will go away..Im fighting with that right now from radiation treatments but I know it will get better.
    Congrads on the all clear with the margins and the nodes.....do you have your path report back yet? Your er/pr and her2 status yet????
    Hugs
    Jule
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  • Made
    Made Member Posts: 157
    edited March 2007
    I want to join too!! I am always the eternal optimist and this battle has not been any different. My positive for this week was a wonderful Friday with my 6 year old daughter. First her parent teacher conference than the St. Patricks day parade and then lunch out. It was a nice (but cold day - spring backed away from Indiana).

    My positive for next week is my house is cleaner than it has been since being diagnosed in December and I managed to farm out the 2 teenagers for one whole night - so no raging hormones. Oh and the youngest cleaned the kids bathroom so I didn't even have to venture into it
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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2007
    I'm adding my Friday positive a day late but they're good ones!
    - I completed my first TAC treatment with no major malfunctions
    - My port worked like a dream, right off the bat
    - I have successfully given myself my first THREE Neupogen injections! This is a biggie because I am such a wuss.
    - I got to spend some extra time with DD22 who was my overnight 'sitter' for my first chemo

    Not quite so wussy now!
    Lisa
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  • beth1225
    beth1225 Member Posts: 1,061
    edited March 2007
    Kative, good to see you back. Keep up posted how you are coming along.

    Lisa I am glad you had a good experience. I am also a wuss with injections. Once a month I have to give my dh an IM (intramuscular) shot with a 20 gauge needle (which is HUGE), one in each butt cheek. After the first couple months I sort of got used to it but we still keep an amonia ampule handy!

    Jule, dating sucks and it probably isn't easier with bc. I finally found a really good man who loves me for me. I would never have contemplated the prophy bilat mast if I was still with my ex-dh. I wish I could clone Larry and send him out to all the single ladies here at BCO.

    I was going to post earlier this weekend but the ice storm knocked out the phone lines. We had electricity still so that has got to be a positive. But, I like so many others, have the BCO boards addiction. Sadly, according to another forum here, there is no 12-step program for us. LOL So, as soon as I could, I was back on.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    Welcome to the club Made....it sounds like you have everything under control.....you will fit into this group nicely

    Lisa, so glad to hear that your first treatment went well...I too am a wuss!!!! have this thing called pernicious anemeia where my body cant obsorb b-12 and take shots but I go to the local health department for them...I just cant get use to the idea of giving one to myself so guess I will just stay a wuss . Your DD22 is so sweet...my daugther has been a rock through all this but she worries TOOO much....

    Beth, yep, the dating sucks....I went to the banquet and it was fun, but the guy just does nothing for me...he's nice but definately not my type....Im kind of taking the stance that it will happen when and if it is suppose to so will keep chugging along I suppose.

    Take care all
    Jule
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  • AliceJean
    AliceJean Member Posts: 625
    edited March 2007

    You got it Jule, if your guy is out there you'll find him. Hope you feel better!

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  • bev920
    bev920 Member Posts: 10
    edited March 2007
    I want to join. I had a modified radical mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy on March 5, 2007. The surgery went very well, but the pathology report sucked! Fifteen out of fifteen nodes were positive for cancer. But I am determined to overcome this and become a survivor.
    I have a wonderful group of friends and family to help me get thru this ordeal. I have full use of my arm and have had very little pain, thanks to a very talented surgeon.
    I am blessed
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    Welcome Bev....
    Im very happy to hear you are doing so well!!!!! and very happy to meet you...wish it were under different reasons but this is what brought us all together so I believe we are blessed ....
    I saw one thing in your post that I would like to address.......you WILL overcome this, but girl, YOU ALREADY ARE A SURVIVOR!!!!!!!
    We post here off and on all week, but we all agreed when we joined the PGC's that we will post on Friday or Saturdays each week with at least one positive that has happened for us....I look forward to seeing your weekly positive....

    Hugs
    Jule
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  • fireba
    fireba Member Posts: 59
    edited March 2007
    Okay, I'm back again. Wow, so much happens on these boards when you're away for a few days. I want to give big, happy hugs to so many people here!

    Miss S - first chemo today, I'm thinking about you!
    Jule - you're done with rads! and you're dating again! fantastic!
    Kathi - hope your energy is coming back after the mast & recon
    Lisa - first chemo under your belt, I'm going to PM you about those shots, wonder if I could do that myself, too?
    Pam - no chemo, that's great news! (and the bike sounds pretty sweet, too!)
    SpeederPuppy - I'm willing an extra boost of energy your way
    CrystalCat - I'm in grad school too, let's keep it up, we can do it!
    Beth & Charlie - so glad you've found such strong support communities

    To all those with B9 test results (scans, biopsies, and all) - congrats!

    And to all the new PGC members (Marsha, Cin, Made, Bev) - glad to meet you, we are all survivors!

    Now, here is my own positive news. There is quite a bit!
    - First chemo set for next Thursday, 3/29. I'll be doing AC/T, 8 cycles.
    - Got a free wig (and makeover!) at the cancer center, and I look adorable!
    - A parent from my daughter's class at school is arranging for other parents to deliver meals to us twice a week throughout chemo. I'll love it.
    - Found a great kids support group for my daughter at Gilda's Club. And they have workshops and lectures and stuff for me and dh, too.

    I think those are the biggies. I'm jealous of all you "it's so warm here" people - we're still wearing mittens in NYC!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    Fireba,
    About time you get back here!!!!! We've missed you.....

    You have had such and exciting week....Im glad things are working out of you and the family.....it makes things not quite so stressful for sure.

    The date thing was ok, but we will see....the guy is really nice but not really my type either so not sure I will agree to go out with him again when he calls...but it was a first step anyway...
    Take care, glad you back
    Jule
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    fireba,
    I just checked out your blog...you look wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!

    Way to go
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  • Darcy45
    Darcy45 Member Posts: 55
    edited March 2007
    Fireba, I LOVE your hair. Is that a wig? If it is, it looks amazing.

    I also did 8 rounds of AC/T. One week after my first treatment, I decided to shave my hair off. I couldn't wait around for it to fall out. So, I went to Wal-Mart, bought a buzzer, came home, blasted my stereo, shaved my head and plopped on my wig!

    I felt like I was the one controlling when I lost my hair, not cancer.

    You have a great attitude. Keep it up. Be praying for ya on the 29th
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  • kative
    kative Member Posts: 11
    edited March 2007
    Well, here we go...
    Got my drain tubes out day before yesterday at the plastic surgeon...that in itself is enough to have me spinning cartwheels (if I had the energy). I actually drove myself (my mom was with me in case there were any problems) to the general surgeon. Nothing new with him but he did give me a copy of my path report. ER/PR is positive, and HER2NU is negative, which I think is good (I will be doing more reading on that today as and I don't see the oncologist till 4/11)...Still real tired and bored, but getting a little better every day, although my right breast and arm are still really sore (and I can't lift my arm)...
    Anyway, mostly good stuff, and what isn't so good is getting better every day!
    Happy Positives to Everyone.
    Kathi
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    Kathy,
    Glad to hear things are moving along for you and that you are healing...
    Be sure to not over do as you get feeling better...I know what you mean about the being bored part...Im an active person and even the 2 days I took off work for my lumpectomy drove me crazy!!!!
    Take Care
    Jule
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  • SoapMaker
    SoapMaker Member Posts: 157
    edited March 2007
    Well...I'm off to have my 6mo onc visit, and I hate it, hate it, hate it...but I'm such a positive "girl"...I'm still smiling Many blessings.

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    Where is the cure
    www.truefacesofbreastcancer.org
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  • jacksmom5-2006Oct14
    jacksmom5-2006Oct14 Member Posts: 19
    edited March 2007
    Hello to all the PGC ladies,

    I have not posted any positives for a while so here goes: I just had my first post-chemo haircut - a positive from chemo is that I am loving my short hair. Tomorrow we are taking a weekend trip to Minneapolis and the Mall of America - can't wait to get away even just for the weekend. I am glad that all you ladies are doing well in your treatment. Keep up the positive attitude and you will be finished before you know it.

    Sue
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  • PerfectHealth
    PerfectHealth Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2007
    Abundant and perfect health to you all - my mantra is "perfect health"...aside from doctors being a necessary evil! (You would not believe what an arrogant doctor I HAD...am waiting for referal to another!!) I was the "Positive Queen" until a call from him one NIGHT!!! Reckon he had had a drink or three - wish I could have taped the call! After wonderful prognosis and living on Cloud 9 - he called 2 weeks after and whipped the wind right out of my sails....gradually getting back to "full sail ahead"!!

    Positive Energy and shining light sent everyone's way!!

    Blessings from PerfectHealth!!
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  • LisaSDCA
    LisaSDCA Member Posts: 2,230
    edited March 2007
    It's an early Friday Positive Progress report from me this week -
    - I get to see my 2nd opinion oncologist today!
    - I went to a local Look Good/Feel Better seminar and...I did!
    - My sweetie gave me a $200 AmEx spree at LLBean.com to get a few fresh things to help lift my chemo-spirits. Made sure to get a couple of tops with easy port-access. They'll arrive injust a few days. YAY!

    Lisa
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  • skeetur
    skeetur Member Posts: 65
    edited March 2007
    Good morning, Lisa! Hope that second opinion goes well and hope those new clothes are wonderful!

    Another early Friday Positive Progress report - here are the positives ONLY:

    - I survived a broken blood vessel under the skin in my left breast (2+ weeks post bi-lats w/ expanders) - my left breast is now no longer filled with blood and beyond Dolly Parton proportions (told plastic surgeon in the ER - "This is NOT the look I'm going for" and she laughed). Had emergency surgery in the wee hours Monday morning to tie off the blood vessel. Very scary. I did laugh with the ambulance guys who could see the breast was growing as they transported me. Told them they had a fun story to share with family and the guys at the station house.

    - I've got IV/hospital fluid weight off and for one of the rare moments in time I actually weighted under 150 this morning - 149.5 (I'm 5'7.5" and used to weight 279 at one time - I had gastric bypass surgery in May 2005)

    - FIL's doctors appointments have gone well this week - I'll spare the details but suffice to say there have been some worries about serious health issues and it looks like those have been ruled out.

    - My sister and BIL leave on a cruise tomorrow and I'm very happy for that - she went through this hell last year being dxed last January. It was a long ride so a nice vacation for the two of them is much much needed!

    Think that is it for now!

    Skeetur
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  • beth1225
    beth1225 Member Posts: 1,061
    edited March 2007
    Sounds like Friday is off to a good start!

    Tomorrow, I am meeting with several people from BCO for lunch at Bennigan's in King of Prussia. This will be the third gathering and it grows in number each time! I feel so good being able to have a venue available for bc survivors and anyone who supports them in the Philadelphia area. We always come away with such positive vibes and feeling much better about ourselves and this disease. It is also a great way to ask quetions of others in a similar situation. Here's to group therapy!!!

    I also feel good about being there as moral support for my best friend this past Wednesday. Although she is afraid of being the 15% bracket for bc after her biopsy, she felt so much better having someone who cares about her go with to the bs appt. Her biopsy is Monday morning so everyone chant B9 for her.
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  • QueenSansaStark
    QueenSansaStark Member Posts: 207
    edited March 2007
    Let's see. I found some lovely tops and hoodies on sale at Kohl's - button-down and zip-up for when I have my axillary dissection. One of them is in dark plum - my very best color.

    I'm wearing a great-smelling body cream - Sympathy for the Skin from LUSH. It smells like vanilla dessert! Yum! My dear friend who is also my "surgery chauffeur" gave it to me.

    My friends have chipped in to get me a couple of cleanings from Merry Maids.

    Life is good. I'm sending prayers for positivity and good things to all of you here.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    HAPPY FRIDAY PGC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    It is bright and sunny here today after a huge down pour last night...it is only 8 am and Im finding it hard not to think of reason to head home early and go play....STILL might happen
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2007
    Crystal,
    Glad to see ya ...how are things going for you???

    Beth: your luncheon sounds wonderful...and my thoughts are with your friend for B-9....

    Skeetur: I sure hope things settle down for you with all this but I LOVE your attitude and humor in it all

    Lisa: one of those pampering session would be right down my alley but I live in rural America so dont have things like that offered ...let us know what the 2nd opinion turns out to be....

    Keeping Positive: Im sorry you had that type experience with a Dr. and am hoping that the new one will be much much better for you....I dont know how they thing a person can keep positive if everything around you is negative....BTW....happy to see you posting here....

    Suz56: have a wonderful weekend....and yes staying positive is the name of this game

    Cin54: Keep that smile there!!!! let us know how your appt goes....

    and now MY positive for the week (ya, thought I forgot huh).......Ive made my decision............


    IM GOING HOME EARLY, CALLING MOM AND WE ARE GOING TO LUNCH AND SHOPPING (funny how that decisionw wasnt so hard to make after all)

    Have a wonderful day ladies and I look forward to hearing from all of you and what you've been up to this week....

    Hugs
    Jule
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  • QueenSansaStark
    QueenSansaStark Member Posts: 207
    edited March 2007
    I'm doing well, Jule, thanks for asking! I wish I didn't have to have axillary node dissection on Monday (at 6 AM!!!)but them's the breaks. Meanwhile I found a fabulous set of sheets on deep discount at Bath & Body Works on the clearance shelf, so I'll be recovering in pretty sheets. And I had the world's best Vietnamese shrimp kebabs and veggie spring rolls for lunch - Mom and I went and enjoyed ourselves. Glad to hear you are going to lunch and shopping with your mom - have a great time!
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  • skeetur
    skeetur Member Posts: 65
    edited March 2007
    Crystal,

    The new discounted sheets and kebab and spring rolls... man, that sounds like some serious pampering going on there! You go, girl!

    Skeetur
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