I don't want to belong to any club that would accept me as a member!!!

chenheart
chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
...With apologies to Groucho Marx, of course!
It occurs to me, that with this ever-growing family of BC survivors, that I should tell you a bit about myself. Just as bit though, because I have a web-page here on CSN! Do most of you? It is just a wonderful way of getting acquainted even more than we do in these threads. And it is EASY to do! We don't even have to come up with an autobiography~the questions are printed for us to answer as much or as little as we would like. And we can email one another here on the site, and have Friends selected, too!

So...my name is Claudia, I am 58, ( though my brain tells me I am 38) I wonder why I keep seeing my Mom when I look in the mirror (HELP!!) I live in California, and I am a 4.5 year Survivor. More about me on my web-page. just click User Directory on the rt side of the homepage,type in chenheart, and you will find me!

I would love to find you too...even though I never wanted this club to accept me! :-)

Hugs,
Claudia

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  • SweetSue
    SweetSue Member Posts: 217
    #2
    I am 59 and last treatment was the summer of 2003.
    I live in Michigan, but our RV finds its way to Vegas Jan. and Feb.
    Sue
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #3
    Sweet-Onion Sue!
    I just came back from Vegas last week~celebrated my 58th Birthday there! I checked your personal Web-page...you don't have one! LOL It only takes a few minutes (hint hint!)
    Thanks for telling me something about yourself, Kindred Spirit! Makes me feel even closer to you as a Cancer Surviving Sister! :-)
    Hugs,
    Claudia
  • Susan956
    Susan956 Member Posts: 510
    #4
    Hey Claudia, I am 51... and trying to act like I am still in my 20's... Taking up Shag Dancing... It is the S.C. state dance... and I do have a web site.

    Take Care...

    Susan
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #5
    52 years young here....

    web page says it all...(and my last post...lol)

    Hugs, Kathi
  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #6
    Hello Ladies,

    I am Dana, one of your CSN staff! :-) I am 39 and a 7 year breast cancer survivor in Austin, TX.. and I do have a Personal Web page. It is such a pleasure to read your postings everyday.

    Welcome back Sweet-Onion, it has been awhile since I have seen you!

    Take care all of you wonderful ladies and have a fantastic day!

    Dana
  • cookiewookie
    cookiewookie Member Posts: 11
    #7
    My name is Ellen, I'm 58 and live in California too, but soon relocating to Arizona. And I do feel younger than 58 which is a GOOD thing!
  • coug90
    coug90 Member Posts: 59
    #8
    I am Sharon. I am 39, act like I'm 5 and want to believe that I can be 21 forever. My breasts have told me otherwise! I was dx at 36 and you can find the rest of my oh so fun story on my web page.

    I have to admit, it does irk me when a user comes on and I can't find a web page for them. I understand that anonymity for some is the reason they come on, but really, if you can find out so much about the others you are talking with, it would be nice to find out the bare facts about 'you'. Age, hometown, type of cancer, relationship status, kids etc. You don't have to post a picture (although I'm known to hound you relentlessly until you do!) but a little knowledge helps me feel a bit more connected.

    Anyway... ya'll have a great day. I'm off to do fair and rodeo stuff. :)
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #9
    coug90 said:

    I am Sharon. I am 39, act like I'm 5 and want to believe that I can be 21 forever. My breasts have told me otherwise! I was dx at 36 and you can find the rest of my oh so fun story on my web page.

    I have to admit, it does irk me when a user comes on and I can't find a web page for them. I understand that anonymity for some is the reason they come on, but really, if you can find out so much about the others you are talking with, it would be nice to find out the bare facts about 'you'. Age, hometown, type of cancer, relationship status, kids etc. You don't have to post a picture (although I'm known to hound you relentlessly until you do!) but a little knowledge helps me feel a bit more connected.

    Anyway... ya'll have a great day. I'm off to do fair and rodeo stuff. :)

    Yeah, BALD pictures!!!!

    ROFL!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • newboobs
    newboobs Member Posts: 121
    #10
    KathiM said:

    Yeah, BALD pictures!!!!

    ROFL!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Kath -- bald is the ONLY "bare fact" pic we need from you young lady LOL.

    HI my name is Karen and I'm a workaholic LOLOL.

    I am 44, soon to be 6 yr bc survivor, working on becoming a mom...all this testing and calendar stuff is making me crazier than cancer treatment did ;-)

    Glad to learn more about you all!
  • jackiemanz
    jackiemanz Member Posts: 85
    #11
    Hey Claudia,

    My name is Jackie I'm 41. I live in a small town outside of Savannah. I was DX in December 2006. I have 8 kids my husband, step daughter, 2 dogs (big babies) and 4 cats.
  • toninasky
    toninasky Member Posts: 102
    #12
    Well I guess I'm the old lady of this group 65, and feel like 30. I have a website too.

    Great day everyone.
  • melney
    melney Member Posts: 9
    #13
    My name is Melanie, I'm 46, and I live in a small town in Oregon. Amazingly, my skin isn't wrinkled all the time from all the rain we get here. Ha ha! I have 5 kids and love movies and the beach. I also have a website. Very nice to meet you all!
  • LindaR48
    LindaR48 Member Posts: 26
    #14
    My name is Linda. I'm 59. Dx was May 2007. my home is where I park(fulltime RV'er). This lifestye is a plus when treatment is 250 miles from home. I call New Mexico home. I also have a web page
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    #15
    Hi Gals, my name is Jan. I just turned 54 Sat and I live in British Columbia, Canada. Hope you don't mind a Canadian on board. Dx May 06 and last treatment Apr 07. No web page yet......I am still under construction. It's wonderful to connect with so many people from all over the continent.
    cheers
    jan
  • cruf
    cruf Member Posts: 908
    #16
    LindaR48 said:

    My name is Linda. I'm 59. Dx was May 2007. my home is where I park(fulltime RV'er). This lifestye is a plus when treatment is 250 miles from home. I call New Mexico home. I also have a web page

    Hi! My name is Cathy and I've been a member of this amazing Club for 7 years. I was Dx at 48. I find that I can't wait to come on and read the posts here several times a day. I have to say that I've never met so many amazing people!Keep up the good work. HUGS!! Cathy
  • kbc4869
    kbc4869 Member Posts: 159
    #17
    Hi All,

    My name is Kim and I am 38 years old. I got dxed at age 34, so have been clear for a little over 3 years. Did lumpectomy, chemo, rads, and am now on our friend, Tamoxifin. Live in wet, hot Florida with husband and an 17-month old daughter who keeps me on my toes. BTW, the daughter is a little souvenier I recieved during a 6 month hiatus from Tamoxifin. Who knew?

    I don't post often, but read all the time and chime in occaisionally. I'm grateful for this board and the wisdom and inspiration I receive on a daily basis.

    oh, and I just completed my web page. Apologies -- it just never occurred to me that I should create one -- didn't know so many of you girls looked at them! You've made me honest!

    Kim
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    #18
    YOU ROCK~ MY SISTERS!!!! I still wish none of us ever had to meet in any place that has the word Cancer attached to it, yet I am truly honored to know you. We are indeed smart, witty, strong, and brave, aren't we? Perhaps not all the time, but I think that's what I love about us the most. We are human, with fears, frustrations, and anxieties, coupled with the above mentioned strength. And the camaraderie in here, as well as in Chat is something beyond my wildest expectations. Thank you for being so responsive in here, and for making web-pages.
    You all continue to inspire me.
    Hugs,
    Claudia
  • ladybluepgh
    ladybluepgh Member Posts: 76
    #19
    Ok..I was a bc survivor too but 2 weeks ago I got the dreaded news...cancer is recurring in my left breast..now they are recommending a mastectomy ..I'm scared as hell and thought I would check out your message boards to see if I could find anyone who has experienced this also...and if so...what if any reconstructive surgery did u consider?...thank you
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #20
    ladybluepgh said:

    Ok..I was a bc survivor too but 2 weeks ago I got the dreaded news...cancer is recurring in my left breast..now they are recommending a mastectomy ..I'm scared as hell and thought I would check out your message boards to see if I could find anyone who has experienced this also...and if so...what if any reconstructive surgery did u consider?...thank you

    Hi lady.
    I had a radical mastectomy in '86 (at age 38), 10 months of chemo, then in '88 same song second verse on other side, another radical, chemo, rads, then 7 years of tamoxifin.
    All that started 21 years ago.....and TA DA...I am still around. It's a double whammy for sure but you can do it. There is life to be lived....this is just a temporary stall-out.
    I did not have any reconstruction...got the prosthesis in all sizes.....lol This fits my lifestyle just fine and is not even an issue any more.
  • babs49242
    babs49242 Member Posts: 193
    #21
    I am Cindie(50) from south of Atlanta GA. moved here from Michigan. I was Dx at age 47 did treatments in both states. I do have a web page ,I think it needs updating!
    I thought I replied to this post but apparently the chemobrain was working at the time.
    On with the dancing of life....
    Many years ahead....
    Cindie

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