Officially Joined the RAD B's

aztec45
aztec45 Member Posts: 757
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Sorry I have been away for a few weeks. I started radiation therapy three weeks ago and things have been crazy. You know, you run to work and you run at work all day and then you have to run to get zapped. I can't tell if the running every day or the radiation therapy is what's making me so tired. I have completed 14 of my 33 treatments. My skin is turning dark brown and is a little sore, but I have been using that Utter Lotion which seems to work for me. I am pretty exhausted, though. I am also still doing chemo every three weeks. I am on Avastin. It is not too bad except I contantly have a cold and there are days when I have to stay close to the restroom if you know what I mean.

I kind of upset the Rad Techs when I missed a few sessions. They complained to the Doc and he sat me down and talked to me (like I was a truant child). But, when I explained that my job takes me out of town, he opened up the office on a weekend to help me get caught up on my treatments. He is really understanding and truly a caring Doc. Take that you B--chy Rad Techs. Some people make things so difficult.

Anyway, I hope that everyone is doing the best that they can with all that they have to deal with and I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas.

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  • tjhay
    tjhay Member Posts: 655
    Oh my chemo and rads at the
    Oh my chemo and rads at the same time. Wos no wonder you are tired, just thinking about it makes me tired.
    Now down to bussines, as a member of the Rad B we need to know if you are a back up singer, back up dancer or do you have an instrument in mind. Oh yea what is your stage name?
    Tj Tantrum
    lead drummer
    Rad Rs
  • aztec45
    aztec45 Member Posts: 757
    tjhay said:

    Oh my chemo and rads at the
    Oh my chemo and rads at the same time. Wos no wonder you are tired, just thinking about it makes me tired.
    Now down to bussines, as a member of the Rad B we need to know if you are a back up singer, back up dancer or do you have an instrument in mind. Oh yea what is your stage name?
    Tj Tantrum
    lead drummer
    Rad Rs

    Rad B Member
    I think my stage name will be Taz. My mom calls me Taz when I get mad because of my eyebrows (when I had them) looked like the Tazmanian Devil on Bugs Bunny. I think I would like to play the conga drums. Can you see me? Babalooooo!!! Babalooooo!!! Ricky Recardo ain't got nothing on me. :)
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    aztec45 said:

    Rad B Member
    I think my stage name will be Taz. My mom calls me Taz when I get mad because of my eyebrows (when I had them) looked like the Tazmanian Devil on Bugs Bunny. I think I would like to play the conga drums. Can you see me? Babalooooo!!! Babalooooo!!! Ricky Recardo ain't got nothing on me. :)

    Welcome aboard, Taz!
    Aortus here - the promotions manager and jack of all trades. Our esteemed Manager is on vacation. Something about hosting an enormous Christmas/birthday bash for her friends and relatives in Chicago, I think. All I know for sure is that as usual, the dude gets stuck with all the work. Sometimes I think this entire bulletin board is a great big matriarchy.

    Anyhow, welcome to the Rad B's, Taz. I will inform Moopy Mohawk of your arrival as soon as she gets home from work this evening.
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    Aortus said:

    Welcome aboard, Taz!
    Aortus here - the promotions manager and jack of all trades. Our esteemed Manager is on vacation. Something about hosting an enormous Christmas/birthday bash for her friends and relatives in Chicago, I think. All I know for sure is that as usual, the dude gets stuck with all the work. Sometimes I think this entire bulletin board is a great big matriarchy.

    Anyhow, welcome to the Rad B's, Taz. I will inform Moopy Mohawk of your arrival as soon as she gets home from work this evening.

    Mammo Mia checking in. I
    Mammo Mia checking in. I have been working on the costumes and writing songs like crazy and wondered why no one was coming in for their fittings. I figured the band was out partying since July and would eventually run out of money and come back to start our tour. Then I realized that we had never been paid so where is all their money coming from. So check in members and anyone new that wants to join just tell Aortus (temporary secretary and everything else) your name and what you wish to do. You can sing, dance, play an instrument, be a roadie, lighting, security. We need it all.
    Was this explained to the newbies anywhere? Capsule version. In July, Moopy's doctor said her mohawk (as her hair was falling out) made her look like a punk rocker and the RAD B'S evolved from there with a great deal of hilarity I might add. We all picked names, jobs, and entered our own little world of music. We talked of costumes, wrote music and generally had a great time with our cyberband. Moopy's doctor was even an honorary member (since he started it).
    It is just one of many diversions that take us away from the beast.
    Stef
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    Aortus said:

    Welcome aboard, Taz!
    Aortus here - the promotions manager and jack of all trades. Our esteemed Manager is on vacation. Something about hosting an enormous Christmas/birthday bash for her friends and relatives in Chicago, I think. All I know for sure is that as usual, the dude gets stuck with all the work. Sometimes I think this entire bulletin board is a great big matriarchy.

    Anyhow, welcome to the Rad B's, Taz. I will inform Moopy Mohawk of your arrival as soon as she gets home from work this evening.

    Aortus,
    You seem to have

    Aortus,
    You seem to have grown up overnight. LOL
    Stef
  • aztec45
    aztec45 Member Posts: 757
    Aortus said:

    Welcome aboard, Taz!
    Aortus here - the promotions manager and jack of all trades. Our esteemed Manager is on vacation. Something about hosting an enormous Christmas/birthday bash for her friends and relatives in Chicago, I think. All I know for sure is that as usual, the dude gets stuck with all the work. Sometimes I think this entire bulletin board is a great big matriarchy.

    Anyhow, welcome to the Rad B's, Taz. I will inform Moopy Mohawk of your arrival as soon as she gets home from work this evening.

    Tell Moopy
    Aortus. Tell Moopy to give you a raise. Thanks for taking charge.

    P
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    fauxma said:

    Mammo Mia checking in. I
    Mammo Mia checking in. I have been working on the costumes and writing songs like crazy and wondered why no one was coming in for their fittings. I figured the band was out partying since July and would eventually run out of money and come back to start our tour. Then I realized that we had never been paid so where is all their money coming from. So check in members and anyone new that wants to join just tell Aortus (temporary secretary and everything else) your name and what you wish to do. You can sing, dance, play an instrument, be a roadie, lighting, security. We need it all.
    Was this explained to the newbies anywhere? Capsule version. In July, Moopy's doctor said her mohawk (as her hair was falling out) made her look like a punk rocker and the RAD B'S evolved from there with a great deal of hilarity I might add. We all picked names, jobs, and entered our own little world of music. We talked of costumes, wrote music and generally had a great time with our cyberband. Moopy's doctor was even an honorary member (since he started it).
    It is just one of many diversions that take us away from the beast.
    Stef

    JJ ♫ Lead Singer ♫ Checking In!
    Aw, the RAD B's! You are STILL working on the costumes Stef? hmmmmmm I would think they would be done. I will be in for my fitting asap. I think our band is still alive and getting ready for our tour. I think we all just took a little detour. But, I am here and ready to sing my heart out! So, RAD B's..UNITE!

    Love, Jeanne ♥ AKA JJ • Lead Singer
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    Jeanne D said:

    JJ ♫ Lead Singer ♫ Checking In!
    Aw, the RAD B's! You are STILL working on the costumes Stef? hmmmmmm I would think they would be done. I will be in for my fitting asap. I think our band is still alive and getting ready for our tour. I think we all just took a little detour. But, I am here and ready to sing my heart out! So, RAD B's..UNITE!

    Love, Jeanne ♥ AKA JJ • Lead Singer

    Well, of course, dear lead
    Well, of course, dear lead singer yours are all done and blinged to perfection but the others have been so bad about telling me just what they wanted and fittings etc so I got way behind and then there was a strike at the bling store and my fabric supplier said that our business manager had not paid the last bill. I turned that letter in to our secretary but I am not sure that our manager received it or responded to it. And then I had song writer's block and I am seeing a therapist to work through those issues and I heard that some of the sets aren't done yet. So keep your pipes warmed up cause we could start performing any millennium now. LOL
    Stef
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    fauxma said:

    Well, of course, dear lead
    Well, of course, dear lead singer yours are all done and blinged to perfection but the others have been so bad about telling me just what they wanted and fittings etc so I got way behind and then there was a strike at the bling store and my fabric supplier said that our business manager had not paid the last bill. I turned that letter in to our secretary but I am not sure that our manager received it or responded to it. And then I had song writer's block and I am seeing a therapist to work through those issues and I heard that some of the sets aren't done yet. So keep your pipes warmed up cause we could start performing any millennium now. LOL
    Stef

    Excuses, Excuses ☻
    But, that is ok since it is you Stef! And, you know me, the more bling the better! lol We will get this band rockin one of these decades, or, I hope we do. Ok, back to practicing...Do Re Me Fa So La Ti Doooooooooooo

    Love, Jeanne ♥
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    aztec45 said:

    Tell Moopy
    Aortus. Tell Moopy to give you a raise. Thanks for taking charge.

    P

    Can I join too?
    How do I join this group? It sounds like fun!

    I had radiation treatments, and, have the tattoos to prove it. LOL Is that what it takes?


    Angie
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    Angie2U said:

    Can I join too?
    How do I join this group? It sounds like fun!

    I had radiation treatments, and, have the tattoos to prove it. LOL Is that what it takes?


    Angie

    i HAD RADIATION 14 YEARS A
    i HAD RADIATION 14 YEARS A GO AND WILL HAVE IT AGAIN BUT AM STILL IN CHEMO. sO I WANT THE TOUR SCHEDULE SO I CAN GO TO A PERFORMANCE!As you can see Angie has gret moves you should sign her on.
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    fauxma said:

    Aortus,
    You seem to have

    Aortus,
    You seem to have grown up overnight. LOL
    Stef

    Not so much up but old
    I got to thinking about what Moopy's TARGET card is going to look like after all that retail therapy... next thing I knew, I woke up with no hair and this goofy gray beard.
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    carkris said:

    i HAD RADIATION 14 YEARS A
    i HAD RADIATION 14 YEARS A GO AND WILL HAVE IT AGAIN BUT AM STILL IN CHEMO. sO I WANT THE TOUR SCHEDULE SO I CAN GO TO A PERFORMANCE!As you can see Angie has gret moves you should sign her on.

    Welcome Angie and Carkris!
    The RadB's are always looking for more Daft Sods to join the group... chemo or no chemo. So you're both in.

    The next performance will be a free concert in Chicago on the afternoon of December 25th. I think it's a combination Christmas and birthday party. I am told there will be lots of good food and good cheer all around!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    Aortus said:

    Not so much up but old
    I got to thinking about what Moopy's TARGET card is going to look like after all that retail therapy... next thing I knew, I woke up with no hair and this goofy gray beard.

    Retail shopping can be an aging experience for our spouses. And my grandfather when asked where his hair had gone told me that he could do majic and he made the hair on his head disappear and then reappear on his chin and lower lip. He said this is very difficult trick and only men can do it. SO, does that mean you know the trick also. Magic, I just love magic. Of course, I wonder if it bothered my mom every time I asked a bald man if he was a magician. LOL
    Stef
  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
    Can I join??
    I'd love to join too. I just had my 19th out of 35 rad treatment after 4 round of A/C with 1 round of Taxol. I still have 14 more Herceptin to go...will be done with that in Oct. 2010.

    I can't really sing that well so I should be a roadie. I love to travel so that should be fun.

    Sher
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    carkris said:

    i HAD RADIATION 14 YEARS A
    i HAD RADIATION 14 YEARS A GO AND WILL HAVE IT AGAIN BUT AM STILL IN CHEMO. sO I WANT THE TOUR SCHEDULE SO I CAN GO TO A PERFORMANCE!As you can see Angie has gret moves you should sign her on.

    LOL @ Carkris! Thanks for
    LOL @ Carkris! Thanks for noticing!

    Angie
  • aztec45
    aztec45 Member Posts: 757
    Concert in Chicago
    I am in for the concert. Can stef whip up something for me to wear? It will be cold and I still have to look cool. I like stuff like Elvis wore, you know, sequence, rhinestones, flashy and way cool.

    P
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    aztec45 said:

    Concert in Chicago
    I am in for the concert. Can stef whip up something for me to wear? It will be cold and I still have to look cool. I like stuff like Elvis wore, you know, sequence, rhinestones, flashy and way cool.

    P

    Aztec
    I have just the thing

    Aztec
    I have just the thing for you. A really soft faux fur Elvis Suit. Soft white warm and I think maybe some red and green rhinestones and touches of silver. Very warm, Christmasy Elvis. With a cool cape. Yes, I will get right on it. You will be a vision.
    Stef
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    fauxma said:

    Aztec
    I have just the thing

    Aztec
    I have just the thing for you. A really soft faux fur Elvis Suit. Soft white warm and I think maybe some red and green rhinestones and touches of silver. Very warm, Christmasy Elvis. With a cool cape. Yes, I will get right on it. You will be a vision.
    Stef

    Um Stef?
    Would it be too late to make me a Christmas outfit too? I don't want to clash with Aztec, but, I liked the idea of a holiday blingy outfit. And, you are so GOOD! Make me sparkle Stef! Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee?????

    Love, Jeanne ♥
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    Jeanne D said:

    Um Stef?
    Would it be too late to make me a Christmas outfit too? I don't want to clash with Aztec, but, I liked the idea of a holiday blingy outfit. And, you are so GOOD! Make me sparkle Stef! Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee?????

    Love, Jeanne ♥

    Am I?
    I don't know if I am a member or not. I kind of remember everyone joking about this. Anyone have a member list? LOL

    Debby