Starting Chemo in JAN 2007

Rebecca · August 2007

WHEW!!!!

I am so glad to hear that Caya!

meliaanne · August 2007

Caya, that's great!!! Now we just need to hear from Skye.

Rebecca, how are you feeling? Don't let that seeming infection go too long ....
Melia

Rebecca · August 2007

Thanks Melia...I feel ok today except for an overall feeling of dragginess. My PS does not have office hours except on Tuesday, and I already have an appointment for tomorrow morning. I am definitely going to show him the spot, and request an antibiotic to make sure that it all heals up. That one spot is being very stubborn in not closing...most of the rest of my incisions are either closed and scabbed or even with scabs starting to fall off. I do not think that it is a severe infection...I am not running a fever and the redness is fairly closely contained to the wound. My big concern at this point is just that it is still open and that it is still draining a little, and it has been almost 3 weeks now!

jonimb · August 2007

Hello all:

Great new Caya, that's a big weight off your mind.

I go this afternoon for my MRI, and tomorrow morning for my bone scan, but I don't get the results until I see my onc on Sept 7, so I have a really long wait.

My friend Janet's wedding was lovely this weekend, and the caterers she hired were just great. The weather wasn't as nice as we would have liked, but we had two large white tents set up, so if the breeze bothered you, you could get out of it easily.

Melia, sounds like you had a wonderful vacation, and the place sounds dreamy.

Skye, you & your hubby look fabulous!! I'm just starting your book, finally got them from Chapters here in Canada, so first reading The Beast of Bray Road.

There was a black bear running around in Lake Bonavista yesterday (district in South Calgary), anyways they finally got the bear tranquilized, and will relocate him to the Kananaskis area.

With everyone talking about new furniture, I made Dan come out with me yesterday, and we bought a new King size bed. It gets delivered next week. Also, we are going to have to buy a new washer and dryer, as mine are on their last legs. I'm going to buy the new front loader, which is suppose to use 1/3 the water the older machines use. Does anyone have one, and any comments on them?

Rebecca, I'm glad you are seeing your surgeon on that spot. Good to get it checked out, and then you have one less worry.

RobbinJaye, I'm so very sorry about your kitty. She was a beautiful cat, and she was a four-legged member of your family. How's Bill? Are you still seeing him? He might be a keeper!! Hahaha....nosy old me...likes the romance of it all.

Viddie, sounds like you are pretty cozy in that cottage of yours. Hope you are feeling well!!

MZ, are you back from your big trip yet? Did you get a chance to see your friend Puppy?

Are we on for the Chat tomorrow, and if so, what time?

Jan, I don't think my arms are strong enough to do rock climbing. I even take my shalaylee with me on walks or hikes.

Mel, hope you are feeling well.

Cindy, I'm making myself a list for my holidays, and the #1 thing is my Tamoxifen. Sounds like you had a lot of fun on your trip!!

My girlfriend made me the most gorgeous quilt. She gave it to me on Saturday, and it is just beautiful. It has a different pattern on each side, and it's in my colours of Emerald Green/ Rose Pink and it is just too lovely to even describe it. I will try to take a pic and post it.

Lynn, Mary, Amera, Tina, hope you are all keeping well. I start my volunteer job at the school next Thursday. I helping with the hot lunch. Yikes.

Big hugs to all.....Joni

luckymel · August 2007

Caya, that is great news! So glad you have that worry off your mind. It seems that you have some ammunition now to get the MRI yearly, also, and that's great.

Skye, please check in soon. Rebecca, I'm sure your issue will keep till tomorrow morning - doesn't sound as bad as I had imagined. Still nothing to mess around with, though, and I'm sure he'll want you on something for it.

Joni, it's great to hear from you, glad the wedding went well. I'll be thinking about you this afternoon and tomorrow, and hoping for good results from you also. Is there no way they will give you results by phone? It seems awful to make you wait and worry so long. I'm sure you'll be ok. Enjoy the new bed. I do have a front-loader washer, and I love it. I would love to have a new one, as ours is fairly old, but I guess I'll wait until it craps out. They even make them in colors now. I want one that is up on a stand so I don't have to lean over so far to take the clothes out - better on aging backs that way. But I have nothing bad to say about them - they use less water, don't beat up your clothes so much, and seem to get things cleaner. I'm definitely a believer. Just read the reviews and find a brand that isn't prone to breakdowns or problems.

Your quilt sounds lovely - do post us a pic of it when you have time.

I got up at 9:00 this morning, and had to go back to bed for a nap before radiation at 11:30. I think the radiation fatigue has hit me for sure, now. I had big plans for this afternoon, but I guess I'll just have another nap, and try again tomorrow. Skin is starting to get a bit pink also - I'm 19 treatments into it now, so I guess that's not surprising.

luckymel · August 2007

To second Joni's question, what time IS chat tomorrow? I always guess, and sometimes I guess wrong. Does anyone know?

jonimb · August 2007

Thanks Mel for your encouragement.

I just found out that PMH & Sunnybrook, hospitals out of Toronto, now give you access to review all your tests online. They give you a password, and you can see the results of any test (blood, MRI, scans, etc) as soon as your doctor does.

I'm going to check to see if we have that in Calgary. I know that my onco was having a lot of trouble with the new computer system they were installing, and usually if things are available in one part of Canada we quickly get them at the major centers in the other parts.

Why don't we say: 6:00 PST, 7:00 MST, 8:00 CST, 9:00 EST, that way everyone can get on, including the California girls. I know that's a bit late for the Eastern girls, but how about we give that time a try?

Hugs to all...Joni

ps: Mel, the washer and dryer I'm looking at is bright RED, and it has an elevated bottom, so not so much bending over. Expensive though...yikers.

Anonymous · August 2007

Joni - that chat time works for me.

I'm going climbing again tonight weather permitting. For whoever asked - I'd love to do more climbing on real rocks, but it's so hard with little kids to find a time when I can be out ALL day and have time to hike to the rock, climb, get back etc. and find someone else to go with me. Rock climbing and supervising children are not very compatible activities. When we lived in Asheville years ago we used to climb outside every weekend. But for now I'll settle for the wall that's a 10 minute drive away.

I sent my first chemo angel package off today.

Joni - I've heard the same on the front loading washers - to get an elevated one.

Caya - good news from the ultrasounds. Sounds like PM hospital was good to you too (as expected).

Rebecca - big hug - I hope you start feeling better soon! Get some rest.

TPPJ · August 2007

Joni, I'm kind of on the same schedule as you..MRI tomorrow but no real results until my 9/6 BS appt. Although, I recall the tech. being able to provide some info. last time.. CAYA! Fabulous news! I'm so happy for you and for the insta-info they gave you. I hope my cysts aren't questionable when I get them checked out tomorrow. I thought they said the could determine cysts better w/U/S than MRI. I forget now.

Jan, what was your chemo angel assignment? What do you have to do? How was Asheville? I've thought about visiting there. I'd be afraid to climb real rocks. And yeah, watching kids/rock climbing...bad mix.

I love those nice, new washers they sell but personally, I'd miss the "counter" effect my oldies but goodies provide, for folding, etc.

I like 9 pm EST for chat. That's about the time I finally get to sit down. We're back to soccer season around here and both kids are playing, so it's gonna be crazy. I started my job today at Sugardaddys.com. I am learning their computerized order entry system and I'll be taking calls which should get crazy once the Bobby Flay Throwdown episode airs in Sept. Lots if little idiosyncracies with their order system so I put in a bunch of pretend orders today to learn it. It'll be good for keeping me busy.

skyedivine · August 2007

Hi Ladies,
Caya, I am thrilled to hear the 100 percent B9 news! That is so excellent. And every six months a checkup sounds completely reasonable to me.
Wow, Viddie and Melia, you both have some wonderful places for R&R! I'm so glad you are both able to get the rest you need. Viddie I almost felt your relief at having your drains out as I read about it. That's a big WHEW!
Jan, are you glad the surgery has been pushed back? Gives you more time to gain strength anyway. Is the chemo angel program a local thing or part of something national? Whoever drew your name is a lucky person.
Mel, you really do need that extra rest with rads, your body is working hard to repair itself from the damage so just give in and lounge!
As for me, I wasn't happy with what my onc had to say, but he asked if I wanted to hear what he was really thinking and I said yes. He is thinking that the bump is either bone mets or bone necrosis from the radiation. Neither is good or easy to treat but he said the bone necrosis is better than if it's bone mets. I asked if there was a third option but he said not really. He still wants to hold off a few weeks on the PET scan and he said even then it will most likely show some false positives but will give them some more to go on. I already knew I had some bone damage after the bone density test I had the other week. It showed I have osteopoenia, which is like a precursor stage to osteoporosis. Both chemo and rads can cause it, which might explain why I started having that breastbone pain halfway thru chemo. There is also something unexplained in my left elbow but I feel no problems there.
May I scream now? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRGGGHHHH! Thank you.
I've read up on the bone necrosis and it wouldn't be fun, yet I find myself hoping I have this awful thing so that it isn't more cancer. I'm trying not to be in a sorrowful mood, I'm going to take a long walk and work up some endorphins. Thanks for your concern, each one of you is a chemo angel to me. - Skye

Anonymous · August 2007

Tina - the chemo angel program is really neat. I'm supposed to send a package a week (along with a card or note) by mail to my assigned person. Today I sent her a blank journal. Next she'll get a blanket (for those freezing cold doctor's offices). I've had so much fun thinking of little things to send. If you all think of anything please feel free to offer suggestions!

Asheville is gorgeous and a really fun town. Small, but has a vibrant downtown and a rather unique population. Very artsy, outdoors, hippie, sort of. Think Seattle, but smaller and in the mountains. I went to college there and lived there for 11 years. I absolutely love it. Its a great place to visit.

Rebecca · August 2007

Oh arrrrrrrgggghhhh Skye...that totally stinks

sending postitive thoughts and an enormous hug your way

{{{{{{Skye}}}}}

viddie · August 2007

Hi all,
Oh Skye,
I am sending you big hugs. That does stink- We are all here for you- so vent all you like. I still hope he is wrong- doctors CAN be wrong..
Sending lots of big hugs.
Caya,
I am so happy for you. That is such a relief!!
Joni,
Enjoy your new bed. Now you have a gorgeous quilt to put on it!
I agree with Mel- maybe you can get your results over the phone. My BS called me last Monday with the results of my pathology report.
Tina,
Good luck tomorrow! My thoughts will be with you.
Rebecca,
How are you feeling today?

Viddie

luckymel · August 2007

Oh, Skye, I'm so sorry! I guess we'll just have to hope for bone necrosis and deal with that. More waiting now, that is a problem, but you know we're all here for you and will worry with you. (((((((Skye)))))))

meliaanne · August 2007

Oh Skye, that is rotten luck. Many hugs and positive thoughts ... I wish there were more we could do. This is such a miserable disease. I remember venting early on to my husband that all the pink ribbons, etc, romanticize what is really a terrible illness. I know the pink ribbons have helped with awareness, but there is nothing sexy or sweet about this nasty turn of events that has blown all of our lives up.
Melia

mer1957 · August 2007

Skye, I agree, this stinks to high heaven. I'll be praying for you.
Joni and Tina, I'll be thinking of you too. Scanxiety!!!!
My hot water tank (only one year old) won't relight so we have no hot water. It started yesterday. Luckily we usually shower at the gym. So now I just can't run the dishwasher or do laundry Oh well, they're suppose to be out tom. to fix it. You buy an expensive house and this is what you get? I'd like a new bed too! About 2 years ago we got a new mattress and I was too cheap to go up to queensize from full. Now I have mattress regret. With all of the getting up and down during the night the full size bed is a little small. Maybe next year. I'm looking forward to the weekend in Chicago to visit my DS, who is visiting his fiancee. His future in-laws are coming too. It should be fun.

Caya · August 2007

Skye, I am so sorry for this news - it really stinks. I guess we can pray for bone necrosis, if that is the better option. Please know that we are all here for you, sending every positive thought your way.
Mary, DH and I got a new bed about 2 years ago also - I wanted to go from queen to king, but he didn't. Major regret, but in reality we hardly sleep together in the same bed anyways because of his snoring.
Tina and Joni - good luck with your scans, I can relate to scanxiety. I hope you can get results soon.
Joni, thanks for posting about PMH allowing patients to get their results on-line. No one mentioned that to me today, however the radiologist came in personally to go over my ultrasound. I'll be at Mt. Sinai Hospital on Thursday for my Herceptin infusion, and ask about this. PMH and Mt. Sinai are right beside each other and drs. treat patients in both hospitals.
Viddie, sounds like you are recuperating well. I look to you and Ellie as good examples for me to do the DIEP.
Rebecca, glad your appointment is tom. with your PS, so he can look at that infection.
9:00 p.m. ET works for me for chats if that is convenient for more of us. It's so nice to get everyone on "live".
I had a nap this afternoon, as I was up at 6:00 a.m. to drive downtown, and then of course the whole emotinal ride affects you too.

Anonymous · August 2007

Skye What is bone necrosis? What does that mean if thats what it is? And do I understand correctly that you wont know what it is for sure for at least several weeks? UGH! I hope it is not mets but if it is you can certainly deal with it and we will be right there with you the whole way. I am so sorry that you are going through this. {{{{hugs}}}}

Chemo Angel is national http://www.chemoangels.net/

I have mixed feelings about having the surgery date pushed back. The longer I wait the harder it is to think about going back into that mode of feeling sick and needing so much help. Im loving being active and feeling healthy again and dread giving that up even temporarily. But, its OK.

skyedivine · August 2007

Jan the bone necrosis means that the bone there is essentially dead, and the bump is caused by tissue around it getting inflamed. Treatment involves going in and "debriding" it, antibiotics and even hyperbaric oxygen!! I'm sure there is more but I decided I'd better stop at that for now. And no, I won't know for a few weeks until I have the bone scan, and even then they might not be sure. I do keep clinging to some hope that he actually IS wrong, but I can tell there is something going on there and has been for some months. It's hard to know how to act. The walk did help me, however, and I plan to just keep on with normal activities. I have some illustrations to do, and a memory card to install in my computer (Jan I wish you were here to help with that :-) )
Anyway, thanks for all the support. You guys were the first ones I told; DH not home yet and although my mom called I couldn't make myself tell her. She is almost 80 and would just fret.
Chat times sound good! - Skye
PS Jan how about sending some really nice lip balm? I went thru tons of it. And a pair of funny socks.

Nancyab · August 2007

Skye, my eyes are watering up at your news. I pray you will be fine.
Jan, my sis-in-law was my chemo angel, every Friday I had a gift and card in the mailbox and on my last chemo I received flowers. She wasn't a part of this organization, she just did it. I got socks, like Skye suggested. Little books on inspiration, prayers, etc. She made me a flannel pillowcase for the cold nights and my bald head. (loved that)a blanket for chemo. but I think my absolute favorite was when spring was almost here and I got some garden gloves and packets of seeds. I started the seeds indoors and now I have a garden of mixed flowers. She sent me Mary Englebrite magnets, post-its, a honey-do list all kinds of little things. Each one made me smile. It was amazing, what she did for me!
Tina, got your e-mail and I want to show my boss but he is in Myrtle Bch this week. He will know for sure if everything was kosher or not. He has been doing this for 40 years and I wouldn't work for a crook. I'd live in the gutter before I ever did that. My DH quit a long time job because ethics had changed. We just don't have the immoral capability to do things like rip people off. The guilt would eat me alive. So as soon as he gets back I'll let you know.
Mel, I am taking myself off Lexapro. I went from 3/4 for 5 days to 1/2 for 5 days and now on 1/4. I think I would rather do the Effexor, if I have to do any anti depressants. Do you think I will need a compression sleeve for my flight to AZ next month? I was told in the hosp. after finding out I had 19 lymphnodes taken I would have to.
No one has mentioned it since, should I ask my oncologist? I see her Friday for my 6 week check-up.
My trip to Phoenix has now grown to a road trip through CA. My deceased parents were married at the Mission in Santa Barbara and I have never seen it. My DD wants to take me. That is going to be very emotional for me. I miss them so much.
Robbin, I know how you feel about your sweet kitty, that is the hard part of owning a pet. Go to the rainbow bridge website, it helped me alot when I lost my dog that my DH gave me our 1st Christmas together.
Skye, everytime you mention your Lhasa I remember I said I would send pics of mine. Her name is Lizzie, and she is 5. She is a sweet girl but pushy, stubborn and licky. Does that sum up a Lhasa Apso? LOL

meliaanne · August 2007

Skye, we will be with you no matter what it is or what it involves. I wish we could all get together and do more ... I hate what this has done to all of us.

Joni and Tina, thinking of you and sending positive thoughts.

I am having a mammogram on Sept 4; want the onc to have the results before I meet with him in Oct. I am sorry I didn't have a bilateral, and I want to discuss this with him when I see him. I agree with Jan that the idea of surgery when I am feeling better is daunting, but maybe it would be wise.

I will miss the chat tomorrow, and am sorry because I think we have a lot to discuss. But I fly to Northern Cal for a meeting, back late tomorrow. It will be a long day!

Hugs, and lots of prayers,
Melia

jonimb · August 2007

Hi all,

I just got home from my MRI, and it was horrible. They couldn't get a vein to put the contrast in. They tried in 4 different spots (3 different people), all my veins kept collapsing. They did an MRI, but with NO contrast, so I may have to have it repeated. I was crying by the time I left there, like a big ninny.

Tomorrow is my bone scan, I sure hope they can find a vein to put the stuff in.

Going to have a nice hot cup of tea, and a piece of chocolate cake, and go to bed early.

Skye, thinking of you, and hope you are doing well...going to bed tonite with Ata MAN!!

Big hugs...Joni

TPPJ · August 2007

Joni, I'm sorry your MRI went so terribly. Let's just hope for good news from it, I guess. My veins are a mess too. We've moved to a new section of my hand and it's working out better. I wonder if I'll get the contrast solution. Today is my pelvic ultrasound & possible uterine biopsy, which I am going to try to avoid at all costs. I know I'll prob. go through the roof.

Skye! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO I am so sorry you have to deal with this stuff. I am discouraged by his "no real third options" statement, but the bone necrosis deal sounds like the better out of the two, although I know nothing about it. I will be googling it to see what's up. Your instinct was right though...you knew something wasn't right. I guess the silver lining is it's being addressed now. No consolation, I know. HUGS! MAJOR HUGS!

TPPJ · August 2007

Skye, just looked up bone necrosis on Wikipedia. Said it can be caused by steroids, rads. Said it can cause arthritis and stuff. Didn't read too much worse beyond that. Arthritis isn't fun, I'm sure....but as well know...compared to the big C, we'll take it! I was surprised to read this:

Avascular necrosis cut short the football and baseball careers of star athlete Bo Jackson [1]. Other sports stars with this condition are cyclist Floyd Landis, winner of the 2006 Tour de France, Brett Favre, NFL quarterback, professional wrestler Superstar Billy Graham, and the drummer/singer of the band, The Monkees, Mickey Dolenz.

Caya · August 2007

Joni - I second Tina - sorry about the bummer MRI experience. Hopefully your bone scan today will be better, and the results will be good.
Tina - good luck with your pelvic ultrasound today and if you need that uterine biopsy, just grin and bear it. I'll be thinking of you.
It's a beautiful day here. DH is back from Vancouver. Nothing special doing, and I like that. I think I've had enough melodrama to last me for awhile.
Skye - I read about storms in Wisconsin - hopefully not near you.
Have a great day everyone.
caya

Rebecca · August 2007

Quote:

Avascular necrosis cut short the football and baseball careers of star athlete Bo Jackson [1]. Other sports stars with this condition are cyclist Floyd Landis, winner of the 2006 Tour de France, Brett Favre, NFL quarterback, professional wrestler Superstar Billy Graham, and the drummer/singer of the band, The Monkees, Mickey Dolenz.

LOL Tina...that is some quality googling! Hang in there at the Dr today girl! you will be fine.

Joni, that stinks about the MRI...I hope they do not have to do it again. make sure that you remind them that you are NOT a pincushion!

Skye, I too am pulling for this avascaular necrosis thing. i can not imagin gthat you would develop a big met while ON chemo and receiving radiation....I am sure that it is just a complication from the rads. You are very much in my thoughts.

Going later this morning to the PS to get the rest of my stitches out...and not a moment too soon as far as I am concerned because on top of the original infected spot, my skin is very irritated around the stitches that he missed last time....very sore and itchy. I know i will feel better when I do not have plastic thread in my skin any more! I am also hoping that he will let me ditch my compression dressing....although it feels strangely uncomfortable to take it off (I got too hot last night and whipped it off for a few hours)

Other than that, looking towards a relatively easy day. will probably take the kids to the pool for a few hours later on. I have been working on my class, but I am having trouble getting motivated....I think I have about half of my lectures prepared at this point, so even if I do nothing else, I am in good shape to start the semester.

sorry I missed chat last night...I did not get home until after 9 and I was totally wiped out. Sat on the couch with DH, watched TV and surfed with him on the laptop.

everyone have a great day!

Anonymous · August 2007

Joni sorry to hear they couldnt find a vein. How horrible. I hope they do better with the bone scan. Just tell them up front you need their most experienced needle-person. I would have cried too.

Rebecca I hope everything goes smoothly today. You didnt miss the chat its tonight at 9 ET. Hope you can join in.

skyedivine · August 2007

Hey Ladies,
Thanks again for all the hugs. Tina if it's good enough for Brett Favre, it's good enough for me! Thanks for looking that up. I've decided after I get the bone scan, I will be going to Milwaukee St. Luke's for a second opinion. Tina good luck with your test today!
Joni, much sympathy on the MRI/vein thing. That happened to me a few weeks ago too and I also was in tears. In fact, they messed up my hand vein so much that the day we were snorkeling (drowning) and shopping in Nassau, that hand swelled up like a pumpkin. I wasn't worried because it wasn't my surgery side -- which was fine -- but it was totally due to that technician's bumbling. It took about 3 days to go down.
Nancy, "She is a sweet girl but pushy, stubborn and licky." totally describes all Lhasas, and certainly mine. I do hope to get another one very soon.
Caya, glad you had a day without melodrama. I'm hoping for one of those today...performing some major surgery on my main computer. It needs a memory implant (not to be confused with mammary implant) badly. And regarding the storms, we didn't get hit too badly but did come home to water seepage in the basement so we are still drying out the carpet down there.
Best cheers and somehow holding it all together - Skye

TPPJ · August 2007

Yep, Skye, if it gets you down just start singing Hey, hey, we're the Monkees!!!!!

OK...bizarre day. The gyno. calls and says oh, we aren't doing the pelvic ultrasound here..we don't do them here (already went back/forth twice on this issue). Go downtown to OSU main hospital at 2 pm for that. HELLO? I have kids coming off the bus at 4. What ever happened to asking me if I can make it? THEN, she says she'll still see me at 10:30 for the biopsy. I'm like no, you won't. Isn't that putting the horse before the cart a bit? My understanding is you'd ultrasound and then DETERMINE if a biopsy is necessary. For God's sake, I've been thru enuf! I don't need extra painful procedures. Certainly, if I need that type of biopsy I'll do it, but I just started Tamox. and I'm gonna be on for a good long time. I could have many more of these spotting episodes and I'm not having a biopsy every time. ^%$#@!! Furthermore, I said it made much more sense to see her after my ultrasound so we could discuss results. Then she says to come in as a walk in for a blood draw to determine my hormone levels (see where I am menopause wise). I was like can't my onco. just order those tests next week when I get my Herceptin infusion (trying to minimize sticks here). I hate to behave like a problem patient but I'm sick of being a pin cushion, etc. I'm sticking up for my rights here and not what's convenient and billable for doctors. I AM WHAT MATTERS. If I've learned nothing else from all this crap... on a positive note, I am glad to be having my hormone levels checked so I know if I'm even close to menopause...which will help in deciding if it's worth it to have my ovaries removed. My onco. wasn't ordering this test...don't know why.

OK, so that's that. My next soap box is that I've been having a lot of feelings like wow, there are so many new chemo groups formed after ours and how it just continues to affect so many more women after us...and will continue to do so. Just the sheer number of boards you can enter testifies to that. It's awesome...in a bad way. Anyway, I had this weird premonition type thought that before long I'd hear of it hitting someone I know or know of... sure enough, my mom calls me today to tell me that my next door neighbor, growing up, Maura, age 45, was just dx'd this week...a year exactly from my dx. It just really took me aback. I feel terrible for her, knowing firsthand what she's going through. But not shocked, as I swear, you almost expect these announcements, esp. when you see the throngs of people on these boards... BC sucks! Thank God I have all of you to discuss it with.

Melia, you nailed it: they really romanticize it w/all the hearts, flowers and pink ribbons. It's almost like they take advantage of it to sell products, etc. and it feels somewhat insulting...as if they are minimizing the seriousness of it and how it rocks your world. I know the benefits are that it raises money for research, etc. and that's all good... just the cavalier, triviality sometimes, becomes annoying. Gear up ladies...Oct. is around the corner.

Off to drink my 32 oz. of water for my u/s. I am dreading going to OSU as I haven't been since my mastectomy. It's like I'm afraid to enter... nightmares of sentinel node biopsies, etc..

Lynn12 · August 2007

Hi my Sisters,

Well, I think we all need a group hug!

Joni, so sorry about the MRI nightmare. I don't blame you for crying, it's hard enough on you to go do the scan to begin with!

Skye, sending postive thoughts that it's not mets! Please know we are all here for you no matter what!

Tina, biopsy before u/s...and who are the medically trained people? OMG!! Good for you for standing up.

Viddie, hope your doing well and healing fast!

Rebecca, good luck with getting the stitches out. I hate getting them out (feels creepy) but am always glad they are out.

I'm so glad we have each other, even though our chemo is done, we still have so much going on! Thank goodness for us!

love and hugs,
Lynn

Starting Chemo in JAN 2007

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