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Daft Sods and P.O.D.S Explained for the people who joined recently...
Yeah.. Thank you Susan (Christmas Girl) for leaving this to your 'Esteemed Leader" to sort out... Pay cut coming up, official secretary! (Oh, I forgot, we never paid you).. OK you owe us! This started back in the summer, one member had a new pic up and I commented that it was nice...... she asked "What... the pic of the…
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Spent last night on the bathroom floor...
I guess it's time for me to evaluate just how long I want to subject myself to the se's of this treatment plan... I'm two months in, and just had my second injection Tuesday... spent most of last night sitting on the floor in my bathroom. I was so sick... to the point that there was nothing left to come up, but my stomach…
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I got my ornament!
Thanks so very much Jadie! I love her - she is beautiful! An angel with "CSN Sisters" engraved on her message to me. She is so precious - a dear little face with a sweet smile! I do feel since I've come to this site I've got many new "sisters" - you have all been so very wonderful and kind to me at such an awful time (bc).…
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Blood in bowel movement
I have already checked with the Dr. and we are going to monitor it but...has anyone else had problem with passing blood thru thier stool?
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To us
As I read thru messages, it seems a lot of us are struggling to handle the Christmas events, family, and our battle. So tonight as the stars come out, I'm going to grab a glass of wine (luckily my onc says yes to wine), some cheese and crackers, look at the infinite night sky and toast us for magnificent warriors are we…
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Today is KMSMclaughlin's Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KMS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! AND MANY MORE...!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!! ♥ Cathy
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If I didn't have kids . . .
Since I got the bad news on Friday that hormonals aren't working on my liver mets, I've been thinking . . . why not get the inevitable over with? Chemo for the rest of my "life"? What kind of life is that? It's only my three beautiful, wonderful daughters that are giving me a will to live, and they felt the need to fight…
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trouble healing after surgery
I had a double mastectomy nov 20 and have had 2 revisions already.Has anyone else had trouble?I did have chemo first which is why the drs think i am having so many issues healing. I am getting depressed and just down because I feel so bad still. Any advice?? thanks monica
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Attn Chemo Chicks... have you wrapped yet?
I usually have a marathon of wrapping the weekend before Christmas and I fair through it quite well. I found that I had to take probably a 5-10 minute break after every present I wrapped and now I am sooooo sore! God, what I wouldn't do to be back in shape! Thankfully I haven't had many side effects but tonight was a real…
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Complication from Bilateral Mastectomy
Hi, I have been reading through the past posts and have not seen this question before. I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction on Dec 5. When I went to the plastic surgeon for my first visit a week later I was told that I would need to go back to the hospital to have some skin that died and turned black removed…
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woo woo ornament from my secret sister in OK
The most delicate glass hand blown, from Eqyptian Museum. Clear glass, tinted pink center,a simple pink ribbon etched across the middle,and 24 karat trim! It is truly beautiful and very special. It will hold a special place on my tree, away from the cats, and after Christmas, it will sit on my table that has all my…
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Holiday Traditions
There were a couple of gals that replied to this older post but I think it got lost in the shuffle, Hope you don;t mind me posting it again ... I really like to hear what others do. For those who celebrate Christmas ... tell us what kind of tree you have and any family traditions you have. Those who do not celebrate…
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stress doubled??.. and going thru chemo :(
I have my parents staying here , with me , my husband and 3 kids .... it has been a god send having my parents here to help out but everyone is getting on each others nerves..... I am going crazy... I know I am not the only one at home dealing with this but I am dealing with it and going through cancer!!! I am so sorry to…
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I need to know how to put a picture on my page please.
Hi everyone,I can usually figuer it out.But when i go to my home page and click edit.And apply picture it isn,t their when I look at my home page.How do you get such neet pictures on your page?Thanks for your help.(Love and Prayers(Pat).
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surgery went well
I am 2 days post op from my expander exchange. Surgery went really well. I am sore but doing good. Sleeping has been my biggest challenge. He told me to expect to be a little extra sore because he had to make room for the implants. but WOW... can't believe how soft they are!! after 10 months with the brick expanders in its…
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Yikes! Blizzard..Snow stories
I'm dreaming of a white christmas....sounds so wonderful, doesn't it. Heavy snow is blanketing us in Philadelphia. So many plans this weekend have been ruined, parties canceled and the malls closing. Husband locked the keys in the car with the car running, had to call a locksmith to come out in a blizzard. I am sure he…
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I got even more ornaments in the mail...I have been more than doubly blessed by you!!!
Surprises can be so very nice, can't they??? I got 2 more ornaments in the mail this week! For someone who went to great lengths to keep my address a secret from you ( you recall the address labels I used!) I have been getting some beautiful ornaments ! One sweet sister sent me a beautiful angel with long brown hair…
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Advanced warning, New challenge coming after New Years
Advanced warning, New challenge coming after New Years. So start thinking now where those pictures are. This one should be good for a few dozen laughs. You see I got to thinking (I heard that oh no Mooppy) Anyway I have noticed that a good many of us were teenagers in the 70's soooo....... Lets see all those Farrah Fawcett…
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Lesbians after mastectomy's
I'm looking for support. I had a mastectomy and did not opt for reconstruction, so I only have one breast. I'm looking to discuss with the same.
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Those interested:Jacki@ program/Free hospital jacket
This is an alternative hospital gown/jacket. Made by a 501c3. The also have a Jack Jacket. It has drain pockets,velcro high quality material and more, and it is FREE. No spamming, not scamming, email me private and I will be happy to send along the link. They work through grants, materials form big companies and of course…
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FREE PROSTHESIS!
Anyone need a silicone prosthesis; 38B? It was used for 1 1/2 yrs. by my Mom who passed away this Oct. It's free for anyone who needs it. Viki-NYC
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Do you know of any equal statistics on any type of male cancer?
I was just wondering, does anyone know of a cancer that will affect one out of eight MEN in their lifetime? Currently that is the way breast cancer occurances are explained.
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Path report in
I had my surgery Dec 9th (lumpectomy). The surgery went well and my lymph nodes were clear. Was really hoping not to have to go through Chemo. The tumor was 1.5 cm and Er and PR +. They were suprised that I was HER2 positive. y cancer is stage 1. The margins were focal which means there is microscopic DCIS lobular in the…
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What... No Santa Claus????... Not what Grandma Says...
I received this today and thought some of you may like it as much as I did... Hugs, ~T I remember my first Christmas adventure with Grandma.. I was just a kid. I remember tearing across town on my bike to visit her. On the way, my big sister dropped the bomb: "There is no Santa Claus," she jeered. "Even dummies know that!"…
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Is Anyone Else Having Any Trouble With The Site?
It seems that this past week I have been getting those error messages again that the site's server is overloaded and that the site is having trouble. It also seems to freeze up on me every now and then. Is anyone else having trouble or getting those messages? I thought I would email Greta if it wasn't just me and tell her…
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Had biopsy Tuesday..
It' Friday and I thought for sure I would have my results by today. Dr's office just called and they want me to come in on Monday for results............ I DONT want to wait till Monday. She said she didn't have the results yet but will by Monday? Today is the worst. Crying........... I think I'd rather have the results…
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New Year's Resolutions
Just two more weeks and 2009 will be over! I'm curious-what are your New Year's Resolutions? ♥ Cathy
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Weekend Plans
We are expecting anywhere from 5 to 13 inches of snow starting midnight tonight and lasting until Sunday morning. Since the weekend is doomed for shopping, we are going to bake and make snowmen. My greatnephew is from Florida and has never seen snow, so this will be an amazing day for him. What plans does everyone have? Pat
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Scalp itching!!
I had a double mastectomy on Oct 21st with reconstructive surgery (expanders). I started chemo on Dec 2nd (cytoxen, methotrexate, 5FU) - my scalp has been itching for the past 8 days (even the inside of my ears and nose). Is this a precursor to my hair falling out?? I did shave my legs last Friday (11th) and have yet to…
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Clear Mammogram
I have been so wrapped up in Casey that I forgot to report that I had my second bilateral memmorgram on Wednesday of this week, and all was clear. I was thrilled, but with everything else going on around me, I failed to include my bc friends in the news. Hope everyone who has mammo's coming up soon are as lucky. Hugs. Judy