Just saying Hey!

Giant Poodles
Giant Poodles Member Posts: 79
in Breast Cancer #1

I have not been on the site for a while. It was good to see posts and pictures of those I haven't seen in a while. It has been three years since my cancer and everything is going well. I had to get another job in addition to my teaching position, so I am working 7 days a week. It gets old, but right now it is needed. I am also grateful that I am healthy enough to work. Hello to all, and thanks for helping me through, love to you all.

Love,

Rhonda

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  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    #2
    WELCOME

    WELCOME BACK.I joined 2011.I didn't think I recognized your name.You have been very busy with 2 jobs but  with the medical expensive it was probably needed.My sister was dx last July and her medical bills are very high.Her insurance didn't pay for the surgeries.She had just changed companies when dx.Told her it was a pre existing condition(to get out of it). I'm a 3 1/2 year survivor. Just had my mammo last week.Clear.i don't go back for a year.

    Hope you will visit more often and chat with us. We love hearing from our Pink Sisters and Brothers. We like hearing updates.

    Lynn Smith   

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #3
    Hi again Rhonda!  I

    Hi again Rhonda!  I recognized your picture and it has been awhile since we've heard from you.  Congrats on the 3 years and wishing you a lifetime of cancer free!

    Hugs, Angie

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #4
    good to hear from

    good to hear from you...

     

    LIKE YOU said well enough to work..so Must look at something on the GOOD side..right?

     

    Denise

  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #5
    Congrats on 3 years!!  That

    Congrats on 3 years!!  That is wonderful!  Thank you for stopping in to say hello.  I'm sorry about the second job...it really bothers me that we don't pay our teachers well enough.  I could rant about that for a while, I'm sure you could too.

    Hugs,

    Linda

  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #6
    Hi Rhonda,
           I remember

    Hi Rhonda,

           I remember ya, Glad to see you. So happy you are doing well. Sorry you have to work so much. But glad you can!! I joined May or June (?? ) 2010. Chemo brain LOL.

    Still have your horses?? I had to give mine up. But I do have a little poodle 8 lbs. Thinks he is mighty!! I love him.

    Come back and see us again we love to hear from you.

    Take care

    Kay

  • burcu123
    burcu123 Member Posts: 66
    #7
    what would you recommend

    Hello.

     

    i joined recently. I will have my bilateral mastectomy with reconstriction this Friday. Any tips , any recommendations.

    I was diagnosed with IDC stage 2 , ER+ PR+ Her- , I was given chemo first.

    Any suggesstions for before during or after surgery. Are you happy with the results, do you have any pain?

  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #8
    Rhonda,

    It's so. It's so nice to see your post. 3 years is just great! Post when you can, rest when you can. Make time in your very busy schedule for yourself.

     

    Sue

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #9
    Three Years!!!  WooHoo!!! 

    Three Years!!!  WooHoo!!!  Wonderful news, but I hate that you are working so hard. 

    I keep wondering about your name?  We had two standard poodles years ago and about half of my family still does.  Although I love them, I opted for two shelter dogs this time around.  Still love those giant poodles though--such sweet dogs!

  • Giant Poodles
    Giant Poodles Member Posts: 79
    #10
    CypressCynthia said:

    Three Years!!!  WooHoo!!! 

    Three Years!!!  WooHoo!!!  Wonderful news, but I hate that you are working so hard. 

    I keep wondering about your name?  We had two standard poodles years ago and about half of my family still does.  Although I love them, I opted for two shelter dogs this time around.  Still love those giant poodles though--such sweet dogs!

    So glad to hear from you

    So glad to hear from you guys. I hope to pop in more often. Yes, the cancer and the economy is the cause for the second job. I never had horses, that picture was taken right before I was diagnosed on a vacation in Kentucky. However, I do have two standard poodles and one maltese, along with four children. The poodles are extremely smart and we love them.

    Advice for surgeries, I had no problems, and I have no pain now. Do what your gut tells you after you gather all the information you can. I also had chemo. I am currently taking tamoxifen and not really having any side effects. There is life after and it is good.

    Love,

    Rhonda

  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    #11
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Congrats on 3 years!!  That

    Congrats on 3 years!!  That is wonderful!  Thank you for stopping in to say hello.  I'm sorry about the second job...it really bothers me that we don't pay our teachers well enough.  I could rant about that for a while, I'm sure you could too.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Hi Rhonda!

    Hi Rhonda!  I am so sorry that you have to work so much.  That would be very hard to do.  Thanks for stopping in to say hey and don't be a stranger.

     

    Hugs!

  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #12
    Giant Poodles said:

    So glad to hear from you

    So glad to hear from you guys. I hope to pop in more often. Yes, the cancer and the economy is the cause for the second job. I never had horses, that picture was taken right before I was diagnosed on a vacation in Kentucky. However, I do have two standard poodles and one maltese, along with four children. The poodles are extremely smart and we love them.

    Advice for surgeries, I had no problems, and I have no pain now. Do what your gut tells you after you gather all the information you can. I also had chemo. I am currently taking tamoxifen and not really having any side effects. There is life after and it is good.

    Love,

    Rhonda

    So glad to hear you're doing well, Rhonda

    Thanks for keeping in touch and letting us know. 

    Hugs, Renee

  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #13
    CypressCynthia said:

    Three Years!!!  WooHoo!!! 

    Three Years!!!  WooHoo!!!  Wonderful news, but I hate that you are working so hard. 

    I keep wondering about your name?  We had two standard poodles years ago and about half of my family still does.  Although I love them, I opted for two shelter dogs this time around.  Still love those giant poodles though--such sweet dogs!

    Saying hi back to you Rhonda

    Saying hi back to you Rhonda and big congrats on 3 years!

     

    Jan

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #14
    sbmly53 said:

    Rhonda,

    It's so. It's so nice to see your post. 3 years is just great! Post when you can, rest when you can. Make time in your very busy schedule for yourself.

     

    Sue

    I'm so sorry that you're

    I'm so sorry that you're having to work so hard and so much.  Such good news on your 3 years!  Thanks for updating us.

    Hugs, Diane

  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #15
    survivorbc09 said:

    Saying hi back to you Rhonda

    Saying hi back to you Rhonda and big congrats on 3 years!

     

    Jan

    Hi again Rhonda and thanks

    Hi again Rhonda and thanks for letting all of us know how you are.  3 years is amazing and congrats on that! 

     

    Hugs, Lex

  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #16
    smalldoggroomer said:

    Hi Rhonda,
           I remember

    Hi Rhonda,

           I remember ya, Glad to see you. So happy you are doing well. Sorry you have to work so much. But glad you can!! I joined May or June (?? ) 2010. Chemo brain LOL.

    Still have your horses?? I had to give mine up. But I do have a little poodle 8 lbs. Thinks he is mighty!! I love him.

    Come back and see us again we love to hear from you.

    Take care

    Kay

    I don't know how you do it,

    I don't know how you do it, working that hard and everyday.  I am in awe of you Rhonda.  NED for 3 years is so wonderful!  Praying a lifetime of NED for you.  Keep us updated!

  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #17
    Hey back atcha Rhonda

    I missed you and continue missing other members of this board. 

    Sorry to hear about you having to work all those hours, I sure hope things

    will ease up for you. We are living in some tough times. 

    3 years, doesn't it feel like eternity? So much happened in so little time.

     

    Happy Anniversary sister,

    Ayse

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #18
    aysemari said:

    Hey back atcha Rhonda

    I missed you and continue missing other members of this board. 

    Sorry to hear about you having to work all those hours, I sure hope things

    will ease up for you. We are living in some tough times. 

    3 years, doesn't it feel like eternity? So much happened in so little time.

     

    Happy Anniversary sister,

    Ayse

    I'm not on here often and

    I'm not on here often and missed this post from you Rhonda.  I am celebrating your wonderful news of 3 years! 

    Don't forget our address and come back and see us!

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #19
    Giant Poodles said:

    So glad to hear from you

    So glad to hear from you guys. I hope to pop in more often. Yes, the cancer and the economy is the cause for the second job. I never had horses, that picture was taken right before I was diagnosed on a vacation in Kentucky. However, I do have two standard poodles and one maltese, along with four children. The poodles are extremely smart and we love them.

    Advice for surgeries, I had no problems, and I have no pain now. Do what your gut tells you after you gather all the information you can. I also had chemo. I am currently taking tamoxifen and not really having any side effects. There is life after and it is good.

    Love,

    Rhonda

    We love NED and Good News

    Hi Rhonda!  Just so you know I am happy dancing to your 3 years of NED!  That is fantastic! 

    It is also good to read that you aren't having any side effects on tamox.  Very good news!

    Keep coming back when you can to update all of us.

    Hugs, Leeza

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