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Just wanted to say "Hi" and sending you lots of cyber hugs

smilingdeb
smilingdeb CSN Member Posts: 50
in Breast Cancer #1

Hi my sisters and brother,

Haven't been on here for a while and just wanted to say "Hi". Been reading some of the post and I just want to reach out and hug all of you. My blood work shows I am still cancer free and I am schedule for my Pet Scan in May. Having the test done doesn't bother me it is the "what if". But I just have to keep my head up high with my pink boxing gloves which I never take off and be ready for anything Smile. Some of you know about my congressive heart failure and my Card. doctor is please. I just need to lose some weight (5 lbs) so I won't get fat build up around my heart. Darn, eating bland food I sure as heck was enjoy the sweets. At lease they have flavor. I had my heart cath done a while back and everything was good. My EF went from 10% to 45%. The rest is damage. Other than tiring out easy I feel good and I learned to do things slow and not let things upset me. Looking back at my life, the divorce, being diagnose with rare and aggressive breast cancer, treatments/rad and then my CHF it has shown me what a real warrior I am and I couldn't not not done it with you. I hope everyone is doing good and remember, listen to your body, get plenty of rest and most of all remember that I am sending you all lots of cyber hugs.

Your Pink sister,

Deb 

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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
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    Deb it is so great to hear

    Deb it is so great to hear from you!!!  I am so sorry about the CHF.  Sometimes the after-effects of cancer and cancer treatment are so hard to deal with!  That just sucks!  But I am so happy that you are improving and you sound strong and determined with a wonderful attitude.  I know that will serve you well. Smile  Good luck on your PET!  Big (((hugs))).

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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    Hello back...good to hear

    Hello back...good to hear from you

     

    Denise

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  • New Flower
    New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
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    disneyfan2008 said:

    Hello back...good to hear

    Hello back...good to hear from you

     

    Denise

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    Hi Deb

    i am glad that you have been doing well. Recovery is a complex process  happy to know that you have your dreams back .we all have to learn how to slow down and still be happy with life . Good luck with your scan in May. Please come back sharing your news

     

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  • smilingdeb
    smilingdeb CSN Member Posts: 50
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    Thank you

    Thank you for all the beautiful reply. I made a typeo and what I was saying was I couldn't have done it without you. I hope and pray that you all are doing great and enjoying the warm weather, depending on where you live. I live in Texas and one day it is hot for a few days and then a mild cool front comes in.

    I will let you know how my Pet Scan turn out when I see my Cancer doctor the end of May. I just hate the waiting part but I'm sure if something shows up he will call me.

    God Bless you all and even though I don't post that much I do think of you.

    Deb

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