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My New Pic
Yesterday I received this beautiful arrangement from our sister JennyTwist. What a wonderful surprise it was! It completely made my day! She had meant to surprise me for Valentine's Day, but the Florist lost my address, so it was a little delayed. Not only are they beautiful, they smell absolutely Heavenly! Thank you again…
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Cavediver .. We are thinking about you, and your PT scan tomorrow, Thursday ....
Loading up the 'Kindred Spirits' bus .. We plan on being with your tomorrow, holding your hand .. Prayers, Strength and Courage, Vicki Sam
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I can't stand being fat
I've piled on 30+ pounds since diagnosis/treatment 3 years ago and it keeps coming. I haven't seem to been able to stick with any exercise: just a week or two and that's it. My eating isn't so bad, so I know I need exercise. I have developed terrible self-image and am totally disgusted with myself. I can't stand the look…
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Cabin Fever
I've been edgy this week. Lurking here, not really able to contribute. We had about 48 hours of Spring-like weather Thursday & Friday. Went to the library, picked up a book that was on the reading post, also a fabulous cookie cookbook. I was on my lunch hour and hadn't eaten yet. If I make any of those recipes, I won't…
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Okay - Fibromyalgia
Saw a rheumatologist today at the recommendation of my onc. I've had a ton of problems with muscle spasms and muscle pain both with Arimidex and now with Tamoxifen. I was ready to give up, but my onc wasn't. The rheumatologist said he counted 18 out of 18 tender spots and believes that any slight irriatation from my meds…
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Happy Birthday Boppyof3
Happy Birthday Janice, I hope you have a wonderful day. Hugs, Dawne
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Aortus Is on a Roadtrip!
Aortus posted in another thread that he's on a roadtrip -- Day 1 in Iowa City, with a new Tiguan that apparently doesn't "want" to obey speed limits...really, Joe -- that's your story? Joe, I can only imagine how strange and sad it must feel to not have anyone to call home to from the road....so "call" us! We're here,…
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What Cancer Cannot Do
Got this from my cancer center and wanted to share it with all of you. I'm sure many have already seen and read this but it is quite encouraging. Cancer is so limited ... It cannot cripple Love It cannot shatter Hope It cannot corrode Faith It cannot destroy Peace It cannot kill true Friendship It cannot suppress Memories…
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OMG I feel so insensitive now!!
Tonight at a restaurant, my long-time friend of 20 years, broke down and cried and cried! He is always so logical, almost stoic, and rarely laughs. Everything is methodical, scientific. I had no idea that me discussing my BC situation had such an effect on him. Honestly, I didn't know he even cared that much. What…
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medication reaction really scary
I did not have a good nights sleep last night (not new) this time I was itchy didnt think much of it. got up for work showered and felt better, I was also a bit dizzy when I first woke and thought it was lack of sleep, I showered and felt absolutely fine. Chatted with my son left for work and as I pulled into the office…
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Make room
This morning I woke up, body was achy, went to the gym every day this week (= Just as I was about to put my sneakers on, I was listening to this song my friend forwarded me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFTvbcNhEgc&feature=feedbul I stopped, put my sneakers down, reclined on the sofa I spent so much time on during…
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Update & Port Question
Hey all, sorry about my terrible tendency to not make regular updates. I finally got my final chemo and basically by the time it rolled around I was pretty much too tired to do much of anything. That was 2 weeks ago, though and I'm finally starting to feel a bit better. Maybe just knowing the chemo is over helps with that…
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Heatherbelle you were asking about bras...
Hi there! I just had my nips done on 11/11/2010. I am wearing a smooth, lightly padded bra from Lane Bryant (can't remember the name of it & I'm @ work so I really cant take it off to see the label,Lol.). You can order on line and they have some pretty colors. I wore them before bc and have been able to wear them still.…
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deciding on a port
I've presently been receiving chemo treatment through IVs. The nurse today recommended I get a port. The only thing is I have to get a mammography on my breast that's still intact, my real breast, which is my left breast. Will the port on the chest interfere with the mammography?
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Arm swollen on port side, Help
I do not have a blood clot and my port side arm is very swollen and they are not telling me what to do or what it could be. Sould I tell them to take port out. I only have two treatments left and then hercepton every 3 wks. till Nov. 2011. Any answers out there. Please
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Reconstruction and uneven results
Hey everybody. I had right breast cancer and had a double mastectomy. I had TRAM reconstruction on the right and an implant on the left. The TRAM side is good but the implant side lacks the protrusion and I am lopsided. Has anyone had this problem and, if so, have you found a way to look more even? A special bra or…
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I had acne for 26 years & it all cleared up
my acne is gone! I had it fairly bad too, even on my back all over. some systic on my face. So the question is... did the chemo clear it up since the acne would really be a fast growing cell and that is what chemo does best is to kill those cells or... could it be from not shampooing? I had tried every otc available on the…
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Gosh, they are laying people off at work as I write this
I think I am off the hook but we will see at 3pm as I have been called into a meeting. Just finding this a little stressful as I am sure anybody would cancer or no cancer. Thanks for reading this.
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Aortus How are you doing
Aortus, I know that you post occasionally and I am so glad that you are still here. I love that you have the picture of you and Moopy for your avatar. I know in my heart she is still with us but I love seeing her smiling face and you with your arm around her. I hope that your sense of loss is gradually being replaced with…
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New to breast cancer
I am from the colon cancer board as that is where my own focus and health have been for almost 3 years. It is my older sister who has breast cancer. She was dx'd in Aug, went through 2 out of 4 rounds of chemo, had a double mastectomy in Dec and is now half way through radiation treatment. It is the reaction she had to the…
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PinkKari09 .. How are you doing ? We are thinking about you. Hoping everything is okay.
Kari, Come out .. come out ... where ever you are :-D Vicki Sam
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Update on my onc visit
Unfortunately, my tumor markers were both up from last visit. My onc is scheduling PET and bone scans to stay on top of things. I will see him back in a couple of weeks or so. The good news is that I felt amazingly calm knowing that the Kindred Spirits were with me. What a difference support makes! Hopefully, this is just…
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New Photos of the Grandbabies
We have a new granddaughter born 1/27/11 her name is Noelle Theresa. I posted a recent photo of each of them on my expression page. Brooke, Troy, Charlie and Noelle.
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Did you hear that?
That was me EXHALING. I heard back and my PET scan came back clear. Now a new chapter opens in my life. Cancer made me take a hard look at my life and the people in it. I want to use this experience as a catalyst to live a life that makes me feel whole. Now that I have my priorities straight, something tells me I will know…
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RE .. Our dear Warrior .. Positive thoughts, and Prayers for your tomorrow, 2/18 .. Surgery a Go Go
Re: I am positive that your are trying to keep yourself busy .. Pre-op testing, blood and scans performed. Busy cooking last minute meals, washing laundry, house cleaning --- maybe you ran out to have a last minute pedicure, oh wait, that would be me.. LOL Regardless what you may be doing today, please know that I am with…
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Taleena?
Taleena, have you been able to speak with your oncologist yet about your test results? Just wanted to know I'm thinking about you, and hoping (forgive me) that your ability to read a radiology report is TERRIBLE, and that you were completely WRONG in your interpretation! :-) No matter where this road takes you, dear…
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Finally starting Rads...
...on Tues the 22nd. I get to go 2 times a day for 22 days, a total of 44 treatments. I'm not looking forward to the back and forth...about 25 miles one way. I have 6 hours between treatments, so 'hanging out' isn't a great option either. But I will figure it out, because I'm doing whatever it takes to win this. And thanks…
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Two Biopsies in one day same breast - help!
I am getting a stereotactic and core breast biopsy tomorrow. Which is worse? Any pain involved? I have a LOW tollerance for pain. My mom passed away of BC at the age of 55. I am 43 and scared to death of the biopsies
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Shut up and Get Back to Work!!!
Traci, I posted this a few YEARS ago, after Robin had surgery and treatment~ it is in regards to her Doctor who opined that chemo etc is almost easy, and can pretty much be scheduled in to fit anyone's life. BALDERDASH! This was not an indictment about Robin of course, as anyone dx'd instantly becomes part of the Family of…
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The Graduate
Me- I am the chemo graduate. What a bag of mixed emotions I was today. I was so happy but couldn't help crying. The nurses were so wonderful. They pronounced to everyone I was done, then I got to ring a bell!! I am just scared, I am experiencing some symptoms that led me to a struggle with my health almost for a year…