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FMLA
Has anyone used FMLA *I think same from state to state! Just curious...I did not really need it...just wondering if it benefit to anyone..
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It's in the mail!!!!
Pardon my excitement, but I am the queen of procrastination and to have mailed my ornament before Thanksgiving -- well, it's just so unlike me. So, my special person, when you get your package from sunny California, open it!! For one thing, it needs water. Yes, I sent you a hamster!! Happy Thanksgiving to all -- I carry…
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Another wonderful new experience today...breast MRI....and I broke the computer...ROFL!
So, THIS is an interesting test...lol!!! Especially for me, who can't raise my arms above my head for very long because of a 'frozen' shoulder... And then, after many minutes of banging...silence....then the voice of the tech comes on and says "Now I need to reboot the computer, it has developed a glitch...just lie still…
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A New Snag in My New "Normal" - SHINGLES!
I wound up in the ER twice last week because of severe upper back pain coming around to my chest wall. After EKG and CT, nothing was found and I was sent home on pain meds. One day later I broke out in a rash and went to my primary, and was told I had SHINGLES! I didn't realize how painful this can be but now I know. I'm…
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Today is Skeezie's Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JUDY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! AND MANY MORE...!!! Hoping your day is filled with all the things you love most and wishing you many more candles to come! ♥ Cat
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Anyone have a reaction to Zofran?
I don't think I can tolerate it. Yesterday was a HORRIBLE day. Couldn't get a hold of myself. Felt out of body! Thinking it was the nausea med??? Today I feel about 75% better.
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Eyelashes and eye brows.
It'll be 2 months since last chemo. Hair lokks like a #2 buzzcut ,very baby soft hair. But the last of my eyelashes are falling out and eyebrows. Did anyone have this problem? Will they grow back? Had bc. Kit
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Let's play the game again that someone else started. Chemo brain.. can't remember who. Need some fun
It goes like this: Question: Book or Kindle? you answer, and start another question. Loved it!
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Ladies....when hair comes back...oh boy!
So, I have a pretty decent rug on top. Probably 1/2" all around, but it doesn't stick up in little pokes anymore. There's enough to lay flat. Good. Now, my nose hair just sprung up, and it's longer than my head hair. Arm pit hair is there too. Those 3 chin hairs have had babies. My face is fuzzy. Help....I'm turning into a…
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bug bite
Around 4 weeks after chemo somekind of bug bit me underneath my arm pit. I freaked out cahnged sheets, vacummed room from top to bottom Thought it bedbugs. Even bought a new mattress Nothing anywhere in house Nothing in kids rooms. Well the bites are not healing. Is it because Chemo destrowed white boold cells to heal cuts…
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HEADING TO MOFFITT CANCER CENTER ON WED.
I should have done this immediately upon diagnosis. I just figured I was the one who was going to beat it with overkill! This is for a consultation, so I have to think of a bunch of question.... any advice?
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Loosing my hair!
I just started loosing my hair yesterday, how appropriate for Halloween. Even though I was told I would loose my hair, I prayed everyday that somehow I would be that one peson who wouldn't! Well I know better as I am a nurse and use to take care of oncology patients. I found myself shaking yesterday morning as I saw the…
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First Mom then Dad
First Mom fell a week ago Sunday and when they exrayed her they found Bone Mets on two of her ribs. Then Daddy collasped on her Thursday and had to be life flight to the hospital. We found out he had a TIA and that the arteries in his neck were blocked 95 and 90%. He has had the artery on the left side cleaned and in a…
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venting - once chemo ended support vanished
Ugh i hope i'm just going thru post surgery blues. I feel like I'm at the end of my rope! Since chemo stopped - all this support & help I had came to an abrupt stop. My husband's help around the house has gone steadily downhill during my chemo treatments. My sister in law, who offered to come over on Friday afternoons (she…
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Thank you for the ornament!
Actually I don't know who I am thanking yet for it says do not open until the holidays. For someone who makes a game out of finding her Christmas gifts before the actual day this is extremely difficult (my husband does not like this game :-) - but I will do it. Thank you to my ornament angel ahead of time!
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Surgery is tomorrow .................
having a 5 hour explorwtory surgery tomorrow at 1145 removing the ommaya resevor and draining the pocket of fluid ;) knee mail requested ladies will update asap
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Thanks RE, Cats Toy & Bella Luna for the photos of the CSN REunion!
I looked at the pictures you took on both of your expressions pages and loved them! Everyone looks great and it was so wonderful that so many of you could meet! So, you have more on Facebook Vicki? I wish I was a member there, but, I am not. Maybe, you could post the rest on here? I bet next years REunion is already in the…
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TSA are IDIOTS! (Spilled a urostomy bag)
I just saw an interview on TV with a man who was horribly abused by the TSA. He is a bladder cancer survivor and uses a uriostomy bag. He went through the radiation scanner - told them he had a medical device. He was pulled over for the groopy-feely assault. He told the man that he had the bag but the male had no clue…
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Eureka! More Pics Posted of the Luncheon
RE inspired me to post some photos taken at the luncheon on my Expressions Gallery page. I figured out how to do it! Hooray for Me! Enjoy the viewing! BL PS ChenHeart... I noticed I didn't have any pics of your niece, Siobhan. I am not sure if she was away from the table when I started snapping away, sorry about that. I…
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Some prayers are needed today
Good morning ladies, Up early this morning anticipating my liver biopsy today. Can't believe after BC in January and LC in April that I would have to go through more tests. Please send prayers and positive thoughts today for positive results from the biopsy. Thanks for your continued support and good wishes. I hope you're…
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Thickening of uterus
I have been told to keep on top of thickening (due to tamoxifen) Last year i had internal ultrasound (not sure if official name) after a year yes I had thinkening-then had D & C..all ok...went to oncolgist friday said I should have this done -ultra sound every 6mths..I assumed once a year... Anyhow get this test? 2 x…
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short jokes
I dialed a number and got the following recording: "I am not available right now, but Thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the Beep. If I do not return your call, You are one of the changes." ************************************************** Man comes home,…
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;( scalp hurts
i finished chemo on august 11. my hair made a feeble attempt at coming back, about 1/4 inch on the sides above ears - very full here; about the same on the back of my head, but the top of the head is very sparse - can see my scalp - but hair here is about 1/2 inch. the past several days i noticed that my scalp really…
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Worried about starting Tamoxfin
I am starting the last 8 days radiation.My onco. said I would be starting tamoxfin after finishing. I have been reading your comments. What are the pros & cons? Your comments are important. I am 69 years old so I have had a hystromecty so I hope not to have all of mood swings. I continued taking premarin until I was…
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When does chemo brain "go away"
Finished chemo Sept 2 this year. I still feel like the dullest knife in the drawer. It gets old. Plus the eyes are still a bit fuzzy off and on. This can't be the new normal for me, can it???? I told the kids a long time ago that when my mind goes, to put a pillow over my head. Is it time for the pillow? Cindy
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Implant exchange-Heatherbelle
Exchange surgery was a success. I was quite a bit longer in recovery (which scared Tim & my dad a bit) because I lost alot of blood during surgery & they wanted to make sure my counts were up. It sure is nice to have soft boobs again. Yesterday, day 1 after surgery was absolutely terrible. I was in ALOT of pain, more…
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informational
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life altering experience. Though your surgical and medical treatment may be over, the effects of having been diagnosed and treated may continue for some time. After treatment your body is different. You have lost part or all of your breast(s). You've undergone lymph node surgery. You…
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Another question!!
After chemo I felt ok until really yesterday. Yesterday and today I just feel out of my body. Dizziness of sorts. I can't take this feeling!!! I feel like I let my oldest daughter down yesterday for her 20th birthday! I had the first one last thurs. Is this normal? Will it go away??????????
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6 years ago, this week.....
The day after Thanksgiving, to be exact.... I was told those 3 words, and told I had about 6 months to live. "Get your affairs in order", "Say goodbye to your loved ones"...all of that.... Not only did I survive that first cancer (rectal) but, at 6 months, started treatment for the second (breast) that they had found to…
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Herceptin
Tuesday I start Herceptin infusion what can expect to happen. Do you get sick / tired ?? Will I need to take time off? How did you feel after getting it? Hugs Judy