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  • QueenSansaStark
    QueenSansaStark Member Posts: 207
    edited May 2007

    My positive for this morning: I got permission to stop taking the Decadron. Woo HOO! I feel like a human being instead of a tooth-grinding psycho. Now I can get stuff done.

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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited May 2007
    Love, hugs and prayers to you Beth for tomorrow. Hope all goes well and you have a very speedy recovery!
    Keepin' the faith...Dawn
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  • Tricia
    Tricia Member Posts: 171
    edited May 2007
    I'm glad you posted that, Dawn. I have been thinking about Beth today.

    Beth, I hope it smooth sailing through the surgery and after.
    Hugs

    Tricia
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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited May 2007

    Lori, I had my cry to my famiy and friends but then I deciced to fight for my life and I refuse to give up my life so easily since I was only 42 at the time I told myself to fight, and told family and friends to pray to help me along my way, so POSITVE attiude i s oh so important for the fight. God Bless Ms Phil

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Hi Ladies,
    Im home from my trip...had a wonderful time ....
    I havent had time to read back to see how you all did this week but I will a little later this evening....
    Has anyone heard from Beth??? She has been on my mind too, Im hoping she will pop in here before she heads for her surgery so that she can see that we are here for her if she needs....
    I will post more on my trip and such a little later.
    Hugs
    Jule
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  • beth1225
    beth1225 Member Posts: 1,061
    edited May 2007
    Hi you guys! so sorry I have not posted. My family has kept me very busy this weekend. Last night Mom took us all out for a great dinner and we watched Casino Royale when we got home. Today, I slept in, made breakfast and we went with teh boys and one of Eric's friends to see Spiderman 3 (5 stars rating) and then to ss#1's house for a cookout. We cooked out and ate inside since it was a bit nippy.

    I am so ready for tomorrow! I will make sure Larry (dh) calls someone so they can post an update. Probably look for it in the circle thread. Maybe Tricia can repost it here. I don;t know what I would do without all of your support and love. SOOOO, my postive is all of you!!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Beth,
    My thoughts and prayers will be with you for tomarrow....remember to call if you need anything or even if you just need to talk....I will call you late in the week to check to see how you are doing...
    Hugs
    Jule
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  • livesstrong
    livesstrong Member Posts: 1,799
    edited May 2007
    Beth - Wishing you luck and a speedy recovery!! Please keep us posted.

    Valerie
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  • QueenSansaStark
    QueenSansaStark Member Posts: 207
    edited May 2007

    Best of luck going through your surgery, Beth! I'll keep you in my prayers.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Hi Ladies,
    Well I made it through my 1st day back at work ....a little tired and a few twinges but not bad at all...I was surprised when I got there, my office was full of balloons and a beautiful bright spring bouquet.....
    They even kept most of my work up so I wouldnt be bombarded when I got back....or at least the parts of it that they know how to do....I have such wonderful co-workers ....
    I still havent had time to look back to see what you all have been up to but I know you all had wonderful positives for last week and will have many more for this week....

    Beth: hope all went well today and that you are resting comfortably.....tons and tons of gentle hugs....

    Hugs
    Jule
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  • Tricia
    Tricia Member Posts: 171
    edited May 2007
    Jule, how nice to be welcomed back to work with flowers and balloons. I hope you aren't too tired.

    Thinking about Beth, also. I hope we hear something soon.

    Tricia
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Beth, I hope you're doing well! We're all thinking of you.

    Tricia, Yes, my son has a very good sense of humor... he keeps me laughing all the time.

    Jule, that was a great welcome back to work. It feels good to know you're loved, doesn't it?

    MsPhil, welcome and keep that positive spirit! We're here for you.

    Crystal, congrats on no more Decadron. I have to start taking MORE because I start Taxol next round. I am so not looking forward to it!

    And there is no way I can wait til Friday for my positive! My company approved my ADA request and they will hold my job for me til September, when I'll be done with rads (or almost done). I am so relieved and happy. I absolutely love my job and now I am sure to have even more loyalty to my department and my company. Now I can focus on getting well and not be stressed out about work.

    Yay!

    Miss S
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  • Tricia
    Tricia Member Posts: 171
    edited May 2007

    That is fantastic news, Miss S! I'm sure it will help you get through the next few months knowing they are holding your job for you,

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Miss S-What wonderful news...Im so happy you dont have to worry about that anymore...now just get yourself on the mend and things will be fine.

    Beth-doesnt appear that anyone has heard from you or Larry...I know its a rough time for you all right now, and I pray everything went well for you...

    MsPhil-glad to have a new friend here, welcome aboard!!!!

    Crystal-Congrads on getting away from the Decadron,hope thing work better for you now.

    2nd day back at work was good....not as tired today and I figured out that if I get up and move my office chair instead of rolling myself around in it that it doesnt make my stomach twinge, but all in all I feel really good....Im sure by the end of the week I wont get so tired.

    Tricia-I know your MRI isnt until tomarrow but hope you will read here before you go so you will know that we will all be there with you.....

    Hugs
    Jule
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  • Tricia
    Tricia Member Posts: 171
    edited May 2007
    Hey Ladies,

    Mena posted in "Circle the Wagons" that Beth is recovering from the surgery, feels like she has been hit by a truck, and has a low grade fever. She is still in the hospital, hasn't lost her sense of humor, and is positive as always.

    Tricia
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Thank you for letting us know Tricia....I hope she does well...

    Well, I think our spring/summer has sprung...yesterday hit the 90 degree mark!!!!! It is suppose to be in the mid 70's for the next 10 days so hopefully it wont go from that to the hot heat....

    I brought home a snowball bush from my trip and planted it...with it getting so hot yesterday the poor thing looked really bad, but this morning it looked pretty chipper so hopefully it will grow....roses are growing like crazy but will have to start watering soon....found a few bloom pods on them so they should really start taking off.

    Hope everyone has a great day....
    Hugs
    Jule
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    I cant wait to post my positive today until Friday ....
    I had an appt with my oncologist this morning to discuss how I am doing on the Arimidex (no side effects yet:)).....
    He ordered a DEXA scan to get a base line on my bones and then said he would see me in six months!!!!!!
    I was so expecting them to do the normal every 3 month thing.....he said unless something came up or I felt I needed to see him then he feels Im good to go .
    Hope everyone is having a good day along with me ...
    Hugs
    Jule
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  • ripplesdf
    ripplesdf Member Posts: 182
    edited May 2007
    Great news Jule. I've been praying for ya. I just got great news about an hour ago from my surgeon. She said my lump was B9!!!!! I still can't believe it. The stress has been unbearable these past few months. I don't know how you ladies keep your sanity. What a wonderful bunch of caring people to take the time to ease the minds of so many others going thru this waiting game. I only know that I will always be in touch with this community. Thank you everyone for all your support and information and most of all caring. I just opened a bottle of wine and am drinking a toast to us all!! Love, hugs and prayers.
    Keepin' the faith...Dawn
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Dawn,
    What WONDERFUL news!!!!! Im sooooo happy for you.....its so nice to hear when our prayers come true....
    I think I will just have to have a glass of wine with you this evening ....
    What a great day.....I fully expect the rest of our group to chime in with great news of their own .
    Hugs
    Jule
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  • Tricia
    Tricia Member Posts: 171
    edited May 2007
    Dawn, that is fantastic!!! I'm doing the happy dance for you. Woohoo!!!

    You news is great too, Jule. Does it feel like you have your life back now?

    I had my MRI today, and so when we gwt the results, we can make a plan. Ant that makes me happy because I am ready to move forward.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Tricia,
    Its kind of a strange feeling now that Ive had a few hours to think about it....my life was in turmoil a month or so before being dx'd but that part has all been resolved..now I just need to figure out what direction I want to go with my life.

    It will be nice for you to get things going...all the waiting is the hardest...I felt so much better once I had a game plan.

    Hugs
    Jule
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  • Made
    Made Member Posts: 157
    edited May 2007
    Tricia - great news about Beth - I hope she's feeling better today.

    Jule - no more being a patient? That is a wonderful announcement. Your snowball bush sounds pretty.

    Dawn - B9 is the best news I've heard all week. I am so happy for you.

    My positive is that I've been gardening almost every free minute. I'm pretty sure I might have killed my rose plant - I replanted it last night with tons of composted soil (the garden I put it in is mostly clay) so we'll see if it gets happier. My 2 shade gardens are almost so lush and green, with minimal frost damage from April's weather.

    Me personally - I'm in a funk and I'm not sure why. I lurk here but haven't felt like posting - if I don't post does that mean I didn't have breast cancer - its like I'm in some kind of denial. We've been real busy so that might be adding to the whole funk. I know I'll work through it - but its throwing me for a loop right now.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Made, really glad to see your post....was starting to worry about you...I was going to give you until a little later this afternoon then I was going to see if I could find you....
    Im sorry your down:(.....is there anything we can do to help???
    That rose bush hasnt been in the ground long enought to replant yet, but it should be ok with all the compost you buried it in....my poor snow ball bush took a beating and looks awful.....we planted it in the late evening Sunday and it looked pretty good on Monday, then Tuesday got to 90 degrees and now the poor thing has fried leaves:(....I think it will be ok as there are a couple of branches that look good...I was sooooo hoping I could take a pic of it for you but I dont think that will happen until next year....
    Hope you get feeling better......dont hesitate to pm me if you want to talk more privately, maybe it would help....
    Hugs
    Jule
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    Made,

    I hope you're back to your happy self soon. I get down in the dumps sometimes, too. I think it's just part of having cancer. I give myself the 80% rule.... as long as I feel good and happy 80% of the time.. I'm okay. I had the same rule when I took care of my Mom (with Alzheimer's) at home... as long as I was kind and patient 80% of the time, I wasn't going to beat myself up over loosing it now and then. We are human with very real emotions and feelings that were given to us by God, after all.

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    Love you all,
    Miss S
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  • kimvidito
    kimvidito Member Posts: 105
    edited May 2007
    Ok so here is my positive. I told my whole family that if they were going to be negative in the next few weeks, this could definately not help me. We all have to be positive or I am not talking to them. Next, my son is doing better. We just went to Toronto for his 3 month check up. His brain is much better and his hip is getting there. Lupus is an awful disease. Also the starlight foundation is granting his wish. He wrote a novel and it will get published and might be meeting Stephen King at the beginning of June. That is great news!!! This positive stuff makes us all feel better.
    Take care everyone
    Kim
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  • Made
    Made Member Posts: 157
    edited May 2007
    Ok Jule and Miss S - damn now I'm not only in a funk but I'm crying - Thank You!! I should have shouted out last week but maybe I wanted to wallow.....I'll be ok - some of it has way more to do with life than BC and I'm blaming it on the BC.

    Brenda - you son gets to meet Stephen King - OMG can I come clean his room, wash his hair, feet whatever? Stephen King is my all time author!! I'm so sorry he's dealing with lupus - way more nasty I think then BC. I'm glad he's doing better.
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  • livesstrong
    livesstrong Member Posts: 1,799
    edited May 2007
    Kim- so glad to hear your son is doing better. Lupus is such a tough disease.

    Miss S - what peace of mind you must have knowing your job is secure.

    So glad to hear Beth is on the mend. Would love to hear from her though.

    Dawn - B9 - who would have thought a letter and a number could bring such joy. I am sooooo happy for you. Go live your life to the fullest.

    Jule - you lucky girl, I'm jealous - I'm still on the 3 month cycle.

    Kelly- I know that funky feeling all to well. It comes over me like a wave. I started walking a lot lately and the other day I had my ipod on and the Rascal Flatts song "My Wish" came on and I just starting crying!!! Right in the middle of walking!!!! I shook it off and just concentrated on the beautiful weather we were having and felt better. I've resigned myself to the fact that its going to happen. As lonng as it doesn't last I'm OK with it.

    Anyway my positives this week are:

    I'm leaving for Cape May tomorrow and will be back on Sunday. It's a girl's trip so it should be a blast!!

    I started taking CoQ10 for my leg aches from the Tamoxifen and it seems to be helping.

    The nice weather has finally arrived here in NJ and I am loving every minute of it.

    Thats about it,
    TTYAS,
    Valerie
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  • Tricia
    Tricia Member Posts: 171
    edited May 2007
    Made, I have missed you. I hope you will let us know how you are. We don't have to feel positive every time we post. I hope your funk doesn't settle in. Hugs for you.

    Kim, that is fantastic about your son's novel. How cool!!!

    Hey Jule and Miss S. Good to see you.

    My positive is I finally for my MRI yesterday. How strange to have my boobs hanging down through holes in the table. Next week we will be able to decide which surgery makes the most sense. Funny thing is, even if the MRI shows nothing more, I might still opt for the bilat mast. I just don't know. It may sound weird, but sometimes I hope the MRI shows problems in both breasts so then I don't have to decide. Strange disease this breast cancer.

    Tricia
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  • Made
    Made Member Posts: 157
    edited May 2007
    A friend on another board posted this tonight - I love when the goddess is watching over...


    Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject: KELLY.. I heard this song today..

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    and CRIED.. first time i heard it.. and thought of you

    http://us.video.aol.com/player/launcher?...gan/430690/main

    Artist/Band: Morgan Craig
    Lyrics for Song: Tough
    Lyrics for Album: Little Bit of Life
    Tough
    Monte Criswell/Joe Leathers

    She’s in the kitchen at the crack of dawn
    Bacon’s on, coffee’s strong
    Kids running wild, taking off their clothes
    If she’s a nervous wreck, well it never shows
    Takes one to football and one to dance
    Hits the Y for aerobics class
    Drops by the bank, stops at the store
    Has on a smile when I walk through the door
    The last to go to bed, she’ll be the first one up
    And I thought I was tough

    Chorus
    She’s strong, pushes on, can’t slow her down
    She can take anything life dishes out
    There was a time
    Back before she was mine
    When I thought I was tough

    We sat there five years ago
    The doctors let us know, the test showed
    She’d have to fight to live, I broke down and cried
    She held me and said it’s gonna be alright
    She wore that wig to church
    Pink ribbon pinned there on her shirt
    No room for fear, full of faith
    Hands held high singing Amazing Grace
    Never once complained, refusing to give up
    And I thought I was tough

    Chorus
    She’s strong, pushes on, can’t slow her down
    She can take anything life dishes out
    There was a time
    Back before she was mine
    When I thought I was tough

    She’s a gentle word, the sweetest kiss
    A velvet touch against my skin
    I’ve seen her cry, I’ve seen her break
    But in my eyes, she’ll always be strong

    There was a time
    Back before she was mine
    When I thought I was tough
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2007
    wow, this is the first time Ive ever come to this thread and there has not been a daily post from you all...
    Im hoping that this means all is well with everyone and that you are all getting ready for a wonderful Mothers day weekend....
    I havent posted much this week because going back to work is wearing me out more than I thought it would...but I have read here everyday and tried to post to check on you all.
    Will try to check back a little later this evening if I can keep my eyes open!!! Im really, really glad its friday
    Hugs
    Jule
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