The Chemosabe March Cruise

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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited October 2007

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    Hi everyone,

    Here are some pics from our Run for the Cure day. We enjoyed a wonderful day - 12,000 people (and maybe half as many dogs!) raising $1.5 million in Calgary! I heard that the whole of Canada had 170,000 people and $26 million. Pretty great! I smiled the whole time - especially when we passed under all those bras. People had decorated their trees and houses with pink ribbons and lots of runners/walkers were dressed in pink wigs, boas, and tiaras. Our team had striking pink scarves, which also kept us toasty and warm.

    Anyway, it was a really empowering experience. I smiled all morning long just looking at all the fantastic people who care about girls like us.

    Christine

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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited October 2007

    Okay,

    This format is NOT Mac friendly, so I'm thinking none of my pictures are up. I'll try from my school's PC tomorrow.

    Christine

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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited October 2007

    keenie, you may try, if you don't mind a small image, just copying the thumbnail on photobucket, and pasting it directing into your message. i have a PC, and had the hardest time trying to get an image on here the other day. it worked one time, but then i couldn't get it to work again, so i just copied and pasted.

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  • 3boys4me
    3boys4me Member Posts: 319
    edited October 2007

    Hi Cruisers,

    Well, I got another reprieve from chemo.  Seems I'm still accumulating too much fluid since surgery.  I was aspirated today - 210ccs.  My surgeon says if it doesn't slow down, he'll put in another drain.  I see him again on Friday to get a verdict.  So now I'm scheduled for chemo on the 17th as long as this fluid/drain thing  gets rectified. 

    Lisa

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2007

    Hi ladies.... on my way to work, doing fine!!

    These are from keenie! [Sorry, for some reason I can't get the other picture to post. Totally weird!]  Keenie, your hair is looking great!! it makes me feel hopeful!

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  • GrammyNancy
    GrammyNancy Member Posts: 666
    edited October 2007

    Lisa with 3 boys.....hope your draining slows down for you.

    Keenie....beautiful pictures.....love the hair...when did you finish chemo?

    Prayers and thoughts for Jacque and LisaSD.

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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited October 2007

    Miss S! Thank you!! I can't seem to get anywhere with my Mac.



    I had my last chemo on May 2, so yesterday was my 5 month anniversary. I can't believe it, really. I'm fighting a big cough and cold at the moment - first one of those in almost a year too!



    My hair is really curly. Really! It's kind of a lot of fun cos it's so quick to do.



    Thank you again for helping me with my pictures.

    Christine

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  • rosebud1962
    rosebud1962 Member Posts: 196
    edited October 2007

    I love the hair keenie!!  Mine is coming back straight but hey, that could change.  The Onc called and I had to go in to take a blood test to check to see if I'm in the menopause faze yet.  I'm off of Tamox now and will have to wait and see what the Onc suggest at the end of the month.  This is such a pain in the rear but I'll just wait and see what new torture he has planed for me..lol  Hugs and take care all...rosebud

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  • HollyHopes
    HollyHopes Member Posts: 497
    edited October 2007

    Hello Sabe Sisters....saw the rad onc today for a routine follow-up that turned out NOT to be so routine.  The incredible tenderness (read PAIN...I am a minimizer!!) around my incision site was 'suspicious' in her words.  She did an utz right then and there and told me that it looks 'not good'.  She told me not to worry too much, that she would follow-up with my surgeon and get back to me next week some time.  By the time I had gotten home from work the rad onc had called my house 2 times.  She said I need to see the surgeon immediately and I should wait at home tomorrow for a call. 

    I HAVE to go to work tomorrow...so many things pending.  I have patients to see and tons of stuff to get done before the weekend....I had planned to take off on Monday to spend the day with my daughter who is here from NYC for a quick visit and meeting her girlfriend for the first time!

    Help...I am in panic mode...

    -H

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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited October 2007

    keenie -- u look beautiful!

    holly -- u need to take care of u, too! maybe u could work a 1/2 day and then go in and see the surgeon?

    lisa3boys -- i hope the drain thing gets fixed.

    i have 5 more rads tx to go! Thursday is my last day. exciting, but a bit scary, too. now it's all up to me to eat right and exercise, and pray against a recurrance.

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  • GrammyNancy
    GrammyNancy Member Posts: 666
    edited October 2007

    Oh Holly....take a deep breath.  We are here for you.  I am sending mega prayers your way....keep us informed.

    Jacque....prayers continue for you with your new treatment.

    Nancy

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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited October 2007

    Holly, praying for you to have a calm and peaceful spirit.

    Christine

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2007

    Holly, this is so scary! I am praying for you. Please let us know what you find out.

    Miss S

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  • HollyHopes
    HollyHopes Member Posts: 497
    edited October 2007

    Thank you for  the prayers, good words and support.  Yesterday I saw the surgeon and she did another utz.  Discovered the 'mass' was a huge seroma and drained it.   A whole syringe full of yucky pus came out.  Very unusual to have this develop a full 10 months after surgery.  It was totally gross but I am very relieved. I will be seen now every 12 weeks for 2 years for f/u.

    Breathing a huge sigh of relief...and taking vicodeine for the pain....

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  • GrammyNancy
    GrammyNancy Member Posts: 666
    edited October 2007

    Holly....Alleluhia!!!  Hope you have a relaxing weekend and the pain subsides quickly.

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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited October 2007

    Oh Holly, SO glad it was just that and nothing else. Hope u have fun with yr daughter and her friend.

    I havd 5 more rads to go -- have started peeling. i think it's safe to say this is the first time i've ever had a burn there.....

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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited October 2007

    And Terri, remember what my rad onc said . . . make sure you keep that girl out of the sun for two weeks after you last tx and then always put on the sunscreen!!



    Holly, so glad you're okay. Prayers for pain relief.

    Christine

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2007

    So thankful you're okay, Holly!! Praise the Lord!!!

    Miss S

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  • GrammyNancy
    GrammyNancy Member Posts: 666
    edited October 2007

    Terri....thinking about you this week as you finish up this part of your journey.  What's next?

    Nancy

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  • rosebud1962
    rosebud1962 Member Posts: 196
    edited October 2007

    Holly..congrats..I bet that's a big relief!!!

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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited October 2007

    nancy -- once rads is over on Friday, and my fatigue is gone, i get to work out 5 to 6 times a week, and eat healthy, and see my onc and surgeon in three motnhs.

    my skin is all red and peeling on my left breast. can i just tell u this is the first time i've ever peeled skin from my nipple?

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  • jacqniel
    jacqniel Member Posts: 720
    edited October 2007

    Hi everyone - it is good to hear how all of you are doing! 

    Holly - I am so happy that your problem was an 'easy' fix.  Whew!

    Teri - I KNOW you are happy the rads are coming to a close.  Just not having to get up and go everyday is such a blessing.

    I am still not feeling the best, but I do feel better than I did last week.  My liver mets are really playing with me - nasty little buggers.  I have my second round of my new tx today (had the first last week) and then get a week off.  Hopefully the SEs won't be as debilitating as the last ones.  Not sure which it was, SEs or liver or both, but ended up in the hospital for a few days. 

    I will still probably be scarce around here for awhile - just too tired - but know that I am thinking of you all and sending lots of hugs your way. 

    Jacque

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  • GrammyNancy
    GrammyNancy Member Posts: 666
    edited October 2007

    Jacque....prayers for you that your strenght returns....sending lots of hugs.

    Nancy

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2007

    Jacque, I am so sorry to hear you've been in the hospital. I am lifting you up to the Lord. May He comfort you and hold you in His tender embrace. Please get lots of rest and feel better.

    Miss S

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  • whitecotton
    whitecotton Member Posts: 106
    edited October 2007

    Hi all sorry that I have not been arround much. I am feeling really good and have been working everyday while going through radiation.

    I got so burnt but I am healing now.

    I feel bad that I have not been here much but working and going to the hospital everyday is really tiring.

    Jacque I am so sorry that you are now well prayers sent your way!

    Holly so glad it was nothing serious. Healing thoughts sent your way.

    Talk to you soon

    Melissa

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  • playwriter
    playwriter Member Posts: 316
    edited October 2007

    hi guys, just checking in. 2 more rads to go! woohoo!

    i was so proud of myself today at supper (we ate at Luby's as it was Kids Eat Free night), and i had vegetables and water. no sugar or saturated fat! of course, at lunch i had pecan crusted sea bass with some kind of creamy sauce, but we're looking for progress, not perfection, yes?

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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited October 2007

    Hi Melissa,

    I was just thinking about you this weekend and wondering how you were! And here you are, checking in! Must have been the Canadian turkey . . . ;-)

    Terri, I also had some vegetables and water at dinner - with some nice barbecued chicken and a couple of fries. Yes, it's all about progress. Now, I'm thinking about getting up at 6:15 a.m. to do my workout. Hey, thinking IS progress. . .

    Christine

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  • whitecotton
    whitecotton Member Posts: 106
    edited October 2007

    I had a piece of pumpkin pie is that a vegetable. lol

    Christine how was your thanksgiving?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2007

    I went to the cardiologist today. My ejection fraction is still at 33%, but he changed my meds and plans to keep changing them until he can get my heart improved. He said it might take up to a year to see any improvement.

    My bad cholesteral, which was terrible last month, is now wonderful. He was very impressed at the speedy correction in that number.

    However, I am protein deficient. Oops. I guess I need to make sure to eat protein! He fussed at me, saying I need protein for my heart to heal. I was just trying to avoid cholesteral!

    I guess I'll figure it all out eventually. My cardiac MR for tomorrow got switched to next week. I do see my rad onc tomorrow, though.

    The bad thing is I am making up all these lost doctor hours at work and I am soooooooo tired.

    I'm very glad my LVEF had not dropped even further. At least I am holding steady.

    Love you all,

    Miss S

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  • Keenie
    Keenie Member Posts: 258
    edited October 2007

    Hi Melissa,

    My Thanksgiving was great! The weather was lovely and we had a nice family dinner at my niece's condo in Calgary. I'm heading to Seattle in two weeks for some school-based professional development (and shopping!), so this will be a real test of my mettle. I go to bed around 9:30 and get up at 7:00 - oh, unless I'm thinking about working out - I'm being very careful and taking my vitamins. I'll get a flu shot next week too and since I'm "immune compromised", my DH and DD can get their shots for free. Lucky us!!



    Miss S, you need to take care too. My heart seems fine after all the AC, but my thyroid is a bit inflamed, so my doc is keeping an eye on it. It seems like the tx we have all had have some consequences. Hope everyone is feeling well and blessed. Especially Jacque!

    Christine

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