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Pat P and the return of my fingers after having "Chemo Fingers"
Hey everyone. I have been trying to figure out how to navagate this board, not having a lot of luck. Anyway, I have been trying to find out how to send Pat P. a note privately, but can't figure it out. So, Pat and everyone else reading this, Thank you for your note. It really brightened my day and I am so delighted that…
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Merry Christmas Eve Eve
My mom and I always wish one another Merry Christmas Eve Eve the day before the 24th; its sort of our way to put a relaxing tone to the begining of all the hussle and bustle that will begin tomorrow. I wanted to wish all of you a wonderful holiday season, one filled with love, joy and wonderful memories that will last a…
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Picture
How do you post a picture? I have been having problems with my computer, I can usually read the board but sometime have problems posting. I hate this laptop. LOL.... Also, my Dad is in the hospital, my niece who lives with my parents has MS and had an alergic reraction to her meds she has taken since july and had to be…
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Happy Birthday Christmas Eve Maize
Happy Birthday a day early. I was worried that with the Christmas rush I would forget. So have a wonderful day tomorrow. Stef
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Femara or the Canadian generic?
My oncologist wants me to take the Femara. She gave me two months of samples. Now I have learned the price is close to $400 a month. But the generic from Canada is $0.88 per pill. I called my pharmacist and he says there is no way to know if the generic from Canada is the real drug. Do any of you know of a reputable…
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I want my mouth back!
I know I could have a lot more to complain about, and am lucky that this seems to be the worst of my side effects so far (except for some lovely constipation which I will spare you the details of), but I'm only into a week of this chemo and the way my mouth feels is already driving me crazy! Thanks to you ladies that have…
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A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR OWN CHRISTMAS GIRL
Sue: You have much to celebrate this year. We've come a long way and crossed many hurdles that were thrown in our path. Yet, we survived. It just goes to prove how resilient we the pink warriors are. May we all be here to celebrate many Christmases and many birthdays together in cyber space. I hope you have a wonderful day…
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Dear Sweet Sister in Pink!
Dearest Sisters in Pink, Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanuka, and a tremendous New Year! I may not write all that often, but know that you are in my heart and in my thoughts. God bless you and yours this holiday season. My best to you all always! Love, Bella Luna
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Storm/Blizzard
Anyone being hit by the storm/blizzard yet? We're under 'Winter Weather Advisory' until 5 pm on Christmas Day. Plans are to go to Deadwood for Christmas dinner (and some gambling) but don't know if roads will allow that - oh well guess we'll just go on Sat. if we have to. I just got a call from CCI telling me to be sure…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS 2 - AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
I know I've been lax about being online lately, with the visit of my brother, his daughter and grandson, and taking care of Mom. Its been hectic and wonderful and I absolutely fell in love with my new Great Nephew. I will post the picture of him seeing snow for the first time (we got 18" in my deck) is priceless. I wish…
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Waiting on doc to call with date of mastectomy -- very anxious.
My husband and I have decided that I'm going to have a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. While I know this is the right choice for me, I have been so anxious today waiting for his office to call me with the exact date of surgery. I'm at work trying to keep busy, but I have my cell phone in front of me and…
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video messages or letter writing
I'm wondering if any Moms with young children are leaving video messages or letters for their kids. Any other ideas to share? I'm not terminal yet but I'd like to leave video while I look decent. I will be restarting chemo for my first reoccurence for stage 4 ovarian. I'm uncertain what the future will bring!
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buzzed head
Here is my new pic with my buzzes head sorry its so dark.
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2 lumpectomys???
Has anyone here chosen to have a lumpectomy in each breast (found one right after the other)and happy with their decision, as opposed to double mastectomy. I am still waiting for the results of my gene test, had one lumpectomy a few weeks ago, and don't know what to do now. I am sorry that I continue to pose similar…
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Wishing all of the special ladies online a wonderful Christmas & a Healthy & Sparkling New Year 2010. God bless all of you. Much Love, Alessia
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How do I hang on?
Just got the news yesterday. Cancer! How do you NOT think about it 24/7?
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Big Surprise for Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to be grandma again. This is my daughter and grandson in the picture. He is seven so its about time for another. Merry Christmas everyone Jadie
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What Is A Kiss?
Prof. of Computer Science: A kiss is a few bits of love compiled into a byte. Prof. of Algebra: A kiss is two divided by nothing. Prof. of Geometry: A kiss is the shortest distance between two straight lines. Prof. of Physics: A kiss is the contraction of mouth due to the expansion of the heart. Prof. of Zoology: A kiss is…
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Post surgery pathology report
I had a lumpectomy on Thurs and I received the pathology report from the surgeon's office today. Thank God the report did not show anything new or unexpected. The dx remained insiti ductal carcinoma stage 2. The margins are clear but the surgeon felt that one side margin was too close so he wants to go back in and remove a…
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good news
Hello everyone hope everyone had a good day? I went to see my surgeon to day and he told me that my tumor has gotten smaller so i guess my chemo is working and all i am going though with it is worth it. also went to day and had my hair buzz off at a barber shop had a guy to tell me that i look hot with no hair...lol...hot…
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Pain in my port area.............hellp!!
I had my port put in last Wednesday and today I went in they flushed it and and drew some blood. About three hours later I was at home and took off the bandaid and there was a sharp pain like a needle poking me. I had my hubby look at it and he could not see anything. So I went to sit down and I felt like a dozen needles…
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Back on line but with sad news
No more sneaking to read and post from my office computer or going to my kid's houses and just to use their internet and not visiting. It's going to take me awhile to catch completely up. I want to thank those of you who kept me in your prayers the past couple weeks. My wonderful, compassionate father lost his battle with…
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More news
I went to the surgeon to have stitches removed today. He told me the radiologist called him. My 1st word...."oh no!!! the news---the "real final report" (my words) stated that there is a micro amount of staining in 2 of my lymph nodes. The radiologist believe that the radiation will take care of this. My surgeon wants a…
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Could I ask what you think of the health care plan before congress?I hope you don,t mind.
Hi,I am not into politics much ,but as high as bills are fighting this horible beast I hope it will be a plus for us in need of health care.i don,t understand really what the president is trying to pass.I wonder if some of you are up on this.Thank you.Love and Prayers(Pat).
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Hate to leave you girls.......BUT IM NOT A CHEMO GIRL ANYMORE!!! WOOHOO
I did my last treatment today...so glad its over! To all you girls still going thru it or just beginning...stay strong and positive! Me and all the women on this site are living proof it can be done!
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Two wonderful letters today
I got two letters today from the hospital that I go to for my treatment and they have a fund to help patients who make regular monthly payments which I have done since March and the money that they awarded me to the two accounts that I have has cut my balance on those accounts in half. Now that is a wonderful present at…
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the issue of weight
I need to lose 40 pounds, and am having such difficulty. Any new ideas out there? I have tried WW, and other diets. Right now, I was just diagnosed with sleep apnea, my thyroid is enlarged and the opening in my throat is narrowing. Thanks.
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how I beat thrush
Don't know if others have had a problem with Thrush but it was really severe on me. In my mouth, on my bum and even in my nose! The bum and nose was very painful. This round of Chemo I rinsed alot with diluted organic apple cidar vinegar and then took Ultimate Flora Super Critical. Which is a dietary suppliement that put…
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Happy Early Birthday to Susan!
I don't get on every day and I wanted to make sure I wished you a very happy birthday! Merry Christmas to everyone!
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Please say a prayer
One of my childhood friends, Robin, is going in for hysterectomy tomorrow. We both went through breast cancer this summer. She has had lumpectomy, another surgery to take more tissue samples, the 5 day rad treatment and now they have found a mass on one of her ovaries. I pray that the outcome will be no more cancer for…