saying hi!

tonie
tonie Member Posts: 12
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I'm new to this page and just wanted other people to talk to. I am a 6mth survivor!!!
All through with Chemo and Radiation. My hair is growing back. Was on Tomoxafin and didn't feel comfortable with so I asked to be switched to Arimidex. Feel lots better about that. Have hot flashes and night sweats. Thats a piece of cake. Feels GREAT to survive. I just became a Grandmother for the second time. Life is good and God is great!

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  • 24242
    24242 Member Posts: 1,398
    Just wanted to welcome you to this site. It is always a shame this is the way we have to meet but on the same hand it is a wonderful place to share experiences and feelings. I call it sharing and other times it can feel like your dumping but go ahead and do it. One must be able to relieve themselves of all the pain and the guilt, always trying to be the strong one is your failing body. Please know that we feel your pain and you and the others are not alone. We are all here for the support that can transpire through this incredible community of women. We all feel the strength and courage of others and helps us to get through our days.
    Once agian welcome to you and the other newbies.
    Take care of yourself,
    Tara24242
  • shirlann
    shirlann Member Posts: 229
    Hi, Tonie, so glad you are with us! Sisters together we can weather every storm! I am 3 yrs 5 mths, no new disease, so I know you will join me up here! God bless you and welcome! Hugs & Kisses, Shirlann
  • maud
    maud Member Posts: 178
    Hi Tonie,
    Welcome to this site,it is a great place to share.I am a 17 month survivor HOORAY for all of us!!!!!!!God is good all the time AMEN.I have the hot flashes and night sweats too haven't found to much of anything yet that has helped and I have tried alot of different things. Glad you found this site and we all share a special bond. You take care.
    God Bless
    Debbie
  • palofkids
    palofkids Member Posts: 6
    way to go. glad to hear the great news. I am a suriveor of oviarion and then diagnose in feb with breast.it nice to hear good stories. would love to chat when ever.leave me a message.
  • tonie
    tonie Member Posts: 12
    24242 said:

    Just wanted to welcome you to this site. It is always a shame this is the way we have to meet but on the same hand it is a wonderful place to share experiences and feelings. I call it sharing and other times it can feel like your dumping but go ahead and do it. One must be able to relieve themselves of all the pain and the guilt, always trying to be the strong one is your failing body. Please know that we feel your pain and you and the others are not alone. We are all here for the support that can transpire through this incredible community of women. We all feel the strength and courage of others and helps us to get through our days.
    Once agian welcome to you and the other newbies.
    Take care of yourself,
    Tara24242

    Hi tara24242.
    I was glad to here from people in the same boat. This is a great web site. I feel like I finally found a place to talk.
  • tonie
    tonie Member Posts: 12
    shirlann said:

    Hi, Tonie, so glad you are with us! Sisters together we can weather every storm! I am 3 yrs 5 mths, no new disease, so I know you will join me up here! God bless you and welcome! Hugs & Kisses, Shirlann

    Thanks I feel a bond to this page already!
    Tonie
  • dcaf
    dcaf Member Posts: 4
    I'm also new and am in about the same place as you are. Through with treatment!!! only tamoxifen and followups. Haven't had any side effects yet, but have only been on it for less than 2 weeks. Hair is growing back in finally and I'm so glad to be where I am. I have 3 grandsons and 2 daughters. Had bilateral bc, but it could have been worse. Good luck and keep a positive attitude, it makes all the difference!
  • tonie
    tonie Member Posts: 12
    palofkids said:

    way to go. glad to hear the great news. I am a suriveor of oviarion and then diagnose in feb with breast.it nice to hear good stories. would love to chat when ever.leave me a message.

    Hi palofkids!
    Thanks for the E-Mail. It is good to have a place to talk would love to talk to you and I am a talker!
    Tonie
  • tonie
    tonie Member Posts: 12
    dcaf said:

    I'm also new and am in about the same place as you are. Through with treatment!!! only tamoxifen and followups. Haven't had any side effects yet, but have only been on it for less than 2 weeks. Hair is growing back in finally and I'm so glad to be where I am. I have 3 grandsons and 2 daughters. Had bilateral bc, but it could have been worse. Good luck and keep a positive attitude, it makes all the difference!

    Thanks for the welcome! I also have two daughters. Both are married and live with in 2 miles of me. I have a 9yr old granddaughter and of corse my new little grandson. I work full time and I think this has helped me through this. It keeps my mind in positive mode.
    Tonie