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  • sam52
    sam52 Member Posts: 950
    edited January 2008

    Hey Mena! Happy New Year to you....... and great to see you posting!

    Since you started the immortal thread, Mena and Mojo are inextricably entwined.......

    Sam x

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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited January 2008

    Hey Mena!!! so glad to have you pop in!!

    Janis

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  • Sierra
    Sierra Member Posts: 1,638
    edited January 2008



    Hi everyone:



    I have been off a while



    and send out that healing

    hugs and lots of spirit

    to DEAR MENA





    fOR NewVickie: What a beautiful post

    Vickie, those jays are awesome.. much love

    to you..



    way behind

    my puter is not working right

    these days





    Hugs





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  • beth1225
    beth1225 Member Posts: 1,061
    edited January 2008

    Hi everyone.  Talked to Mena the other day.  I know she is really frustrated because there is no support at home except her daughter.  Dawn is so very wonderful to her.  I am so glad to see so many send such wonderful thoughts and prayers over cyberspace.  I will be sure to let her know even more wonderful things are being posted.

    {{{{PUPPY}}}} you are the best!  got your PM, we will talk soon!

    Here's to a happy and above all, a Healthy New Year to all!

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  • beth1225
    beth1225 Member Posts: 1,061
    edited January 2008

    Hey there gulls and buoys!  Trying to inject a little humor tonight.  I spoke to Mena and she is doing pretty well.  She said she is preoccupied with her grandmother right now who is very ill and nearing the end.  I know how close Mena is to her grandmother and she is taking it pretty hard.  We were commiserating on the phone together since she helped me get through my grandmother's death a year and a half ago.  Mine was 101 and hers is like 95 or 98.  Never easy when you are an adult and they pass because you feel like they will be around forever, especially when they are like ours who are very cognizant and aware.  Let's say a prayer for her grandmom that she is pain-free and support Mena through this.

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  • Mena
    Mena Member Posts: 426
    edited January 2008

    Mena is OK! Just hit another bump in the road. Scans reveal more suckiness and onto another tx which has me puking already so here I am...hahaha...fear and vomit are great motivators!

    Thanks you sooooo much for all of your support. Yes, my Gramma is still in critical condition, and yes, I adore her and vice versa. So it will be a great loss. She is 99 and one helluva woman. I got rather run down running back and forth to the hospital and think I picked up a bug. Then I got the results of my scans last night and yuck. I'm refusing chemo for now and opted for what I just figured out is my fifth hormonal. Aromasin. So for the next three months it's Aromasin (and Herceptin which I've been on for about 2-3 years now; have to look that up). Then scans again.

    I appreciate everyone and all thoughts, posts, calls, cards, everything. Thank you. I feel better just being here at this absurd hour.

    My family is becoming more supportive...don't know who what when why or how -- all of a sudden but I'm happy about it. This is the second Saturday in a row that my brother has taken me out for breakfast. Of course today I had to run to the Ladies' room to vomit and couldn't eat, but nonetheless it was pleasant. Hey, one thing about cancer -- I know where all the public restrooms are and I can get there fast! I can even get in the ones that store owners claim they don't have hahaha...I mean, they get scared when you get that vomitous look...Besides, is it really going to kill them to let you use their damn toilet? Absurd. 

    I do have to get over to the hormone thread and find out why I am puking from one day on Aromasin. And hot flashes, too...I suppose it could be all the running and upset over my Gramma. She's decided she wants nothing if she goes into cardiac arrest and doesn't want to be intibated (sp?) any more. They just extibated her yesterday. So, we are all preparing for the worst and we were all called there a few days ago "to say our goodbyes" and after 36 hours she rallied. Then we were told she took a turn for the worse again.  So, it's going to be a touch and go situation from here on out.

    I'm sure many of you have experienced similar situations. This is going to be a  huge loss to our family. She is a true matriarch and the creator of so many traditions and such legacy. All the preparation in the world doesn't make it any easier. She has, however, been the maker of my fondest childhood memories for which I am eternally grateful.

    Like I am for all of you. All of you...xo

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2008

    Mena:  I cant tell you how good it is to see you. I sure have missed you around here.  Thinking back to the early days in 2005 when we chatted all the time - then we bothed moved to the discussion boards.  You are loved by so many and I hope you keep coming back.

    Im sorry to hear your scans didnt come back good.  You have been fighting this battle for the longest time.  You are another person that is just an inspiration to so many of us. 

    Dont stay away - we miss talking to you.

    nnn

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  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 2,808
    edited January 2008

    {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{MENA}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

    I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

    Pup

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2008

    Hi Mena! I'm so sorry about g-ma...but it's wonderful that you have so many good memories. That's what will help you move on. And...I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. That su***! Hang in there...everyone's cheering you on, girl! Be tough...keep in touch!

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  • pgiglio
    pgiglio Member Posts: 49
    edited January 2008

    Hi Mena,

      Just a short note to let you know prayers are coming your way. Sorry to hear about Gramma. Hope you are feeling better soon, don't give up!

    Regards, Peggy

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  • Calico
    Calico Member Posts: 1,108
    edited January 2008

    Mena,

    I am so sorry about your Grandma!!

    Don't know what to say....it SUCKS!!!

    Aromasin:

    is steroid based. Steroids can cause nausea in sensitive (to it) people...(I'm one of them and I mean puke). Can you add a anti nausea pill to it? (no fun to add more).

    There was an article on Edge's website about Boswellia and mets. I think there are trials going. Boswellia is a herb. I don't know if that is an option but it is worth, mentioning to you, since your options are limited.

    Wish I could help.

    Prayers [[for you]]

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2008

    Mena ..

    I'm sorry to hear about your grandma also.  You can tell you have a very special relationship.   I cannot help you regarding the Aromasin but just wanted to send you my best.  It's nice to see you on the boards again!

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