I'm new, can we do a survey?

cindycflynn said:

And the Answers are...
State (and city if you want to share it) - So. Cal.

Age or age range (if you want to share) and menopausal status - Fabulous 50's!

Type of BC, stage and grade - Stage 1, not sure of the grade (Low, I think)

Type of surgery you had, or will have - Lumpectomy 10/12/2009

Type of other treatments you have had or will have - Chemo and rads - finished 04/28/2010

Do you have children? Genders and ages? 3 stepsons 17 to 29

Do you have grandchildren? Genders and ages? Not yet!

Pets? What kinds? 1 kitty cat - calico, and 1 adorable dog - Papillon

Career - Human Resources

Favorite food - Tough one - I love 'em all! Chocolate (preferably See's) and mexican food are right at the top!

Favorite beverage - Hot Apple Cider

Favorite holidays - Valentine's Day and Christmas

Favorite TV show - Jeopardy, Entourage, West Wing, M*A*S*H, Sunday Morning

Favorite sport - Watching - Basketball, doing - Swimming

Things you enjoy doing - Reading, yoga, horseback riding

Good point about sharing information - I tried not to "overshare"

Different Ballgame said:

This is a good posting!
1. Chicago, IL
2. Just turned 70 in January (and plan on living to my 90's)'
3. At 65, had 0 Stage DCIS - lymph nodes perfect. Grade 2 - Opted for mastectomy and had breast reconstruction. Did not need any further treatment. No chemo. No radiation.
3a. At 68, had recurrence on scar. Now invasive carcinoma. Radiation treatments 29 plus 5 boosters. Now on generic Arimidex known as Anastrozole.
4. Daughter 41 in January and son 39 in April
5. Daughter has given me 2 granddaughters and two grandsons. Girls are 13 and 10. Boys are 5 and 2. Son has given 1 grandson 6 years old and 1 granddaughter 2 years. Son and Daughter-in-law are now expecting identical twins in September. Don't know sex, yet.
6. Did have a pet for 13 years. A Lhasa Apsos.
7. Executive secretary and administrative assistant
8. I love salads with homemade salad dressing. I love all foods made from scratch. My most recent favorite is Chicken Salad with organic green grapes, organic celery, water chestnuts, mixed with Hellman's mayonnaise, curry, and soy sauce. Sounds terrible but it is fantastic. I also make this one for the doctors. Of course, I am known for my spaghetti sauce and meatballs the size of a tennis ball.
9. Believe it or not, it is water, then hot tea. I was addicted to Pepsi but have not let it touch my lips for the past 5 years.
10. Christmas. I decorate a tree like none you have ever seen. In fact, my daughter wrote a poem about me and my tree. Last count on Christmas ornaments, 355 ornaments.
11. Discovery Channel, Masterpiece Theatre, Good Morning Sunday CBS, Dancing with the Stars, and a few more
12. Personally, I love to swim. And I do love watching my children and grandchildren play soccer.
13, Things that I enjoy doing are vast and diverse. I love to go to the movies, to the theatre, to museums, to art fairs, to Chicago Botanic Gardens, volunteering, reading, swimmings, sun bathing (yes, I still sun bath), researching on the internet, and learning. Oops, how could I forget telling you that I love to entertain, to cook, and to bake. I am known for my food and I give it to my doctors. And, finally, I love to shop. It does not make any difference if I buy something or not. I love seeing what is available to be purchased. And I am interested in glass and silver, makes no difference if it is depression, antique, crystal, or current. I love the color of shiny silver. I tend to like clear glass, except for ruby red glass which is not easy to find. I guess you can say that I enjoy and love life and all that it offers. By the way, I did not mention my family and friends, because that is a given. I do love being with them. I also like meeting new people. Boy...I could go on and on as to what I enjoy doing. Finally, I love making someone's day, whether that person be a family member, friend, or stranger...this makes me feel the best!

1acme said:

I love to share with you ladies
1) Toronto, On, Canada ... BUT
spending a lots of time in East West NY - between my treatments
2) 37
3) IDC stage 3 and diagnosed with DCIS
4) Feb-14/2011 - Lumpectomy and Centennial note + 14 lymph notes removed. No meds yet.

5) Currently in post-surgery recovery. Tomorrow is my 1st Onco appointment.
6) No children
7) N/A
8) 3 tabby Cats - Preston, Oscar & Felix - all rescues
9) Enforcement Officer - currently off duty
10) Love all kinds of food, I'll eat almost anything. I love cooking & baking and have friends over.
11) Water & home made Smoothies
12) I would say Christmas - all decoration & home made cookies
13) I do not have cable, when I was working I missed so many shows that I unsubscribed my TV service. Now I am catching up with NETFLIX all shows that I missed when I was working.
14) Horseback riding & Swimming
15) Relaxation, Reiki, Travel & road trips, Reading, Concerts, Opera AND spending time with my girlfriends like taking a sewing or painting class.