Dis Breast Cancer Survivors Part III - GAGWTA!

[wdw4us2]

Snappy - I am with you regarding the health care bill. I don't think it will have the votes to pass the Senate, fortunately.

As for your friend who had the healthy thyroid removed: This is terrible news but, fortunately she can function normally with Synthroid for the rest of her life. My daughter was born without a functioning thyroid (diagnosed with infant screening tests at birth) and has been taking Synthroid since she was two weeks old. While blood tests become a part of your life, it hasn't restricted her in any way as far as what she is able to do. Sports, college, etc. I would probably pursue some kind of action against the pathology lab, though.

honugirl - Sorry to hear there is surgery in your future.

Off to see the plastic surgeon at 3 pm today. Oncologist appointment Friday morning followed by chemo. Wonder what surprises will be in store for me during treatment #3 . . .

 

[bhmrowe]

bhmrowe, I also thank you for sharing your story. Having a toddler and going through all that you have says volumes about you. I know you were motivated to get through it.

I am glad you were BRAC negative. What is the P-53 gene?


I am 31 now. Will be 32 in January.

The P-53 gene can cause cancer in the other breast as well as childhood cancers. If i come back postive then by daughter will have to be tested so she can be screened more carefully for childhood cancers.

It was a tough decision to make to do genetic testing. It is like opening pandora's box. It causes a lot of stress and anxiety. I didn't know how much until I was going through it. How far do you go to get an answer? I want to know because of my daughter and for myself.

 

[wdw4us2]

bhmrowe - I know how you feel about the genetic testing. I opted for the testing after my breast cancer diagnosis because my mother had ovarian cancer. I am BRCA 1 which resulted in my three siblings being tested. My two brothers tested positive, while my older sister was negative. My DD 18 will be tested next summer as will my younger brother's daughter.

I know the whole genetic testing brings out many feelings in people. I wish the testing had been available 15 years ago after I had my second child. I would have opted for all the surgeries to avoid what I'm going through now. That's the only thing I would have done differently.

 

[Candy30]

I had to catch up!

Welcome bhmrowe!! I can appreciate your fight for your family. My kids were 5 and 10 when I was diagnosed with B cell Lymphoma. Can you ask for this gene test? My Mom had breast cancer and my Dad died of colon and liver cancer? I didn't know this type of testing exists. I am concerned because of my kids. Do you have more info?

Welcome Mom2boys- I found that Ativan worked best for me and zofran when I really couldn't hold anything down as you can get it in dissolvable form. I hope you find a combo that works for your Mom soon. It's horrible being sick like that.

Snappy- I was shocked by the pathologist incident!!! I would be livid! Look at the change it has made on their lives!!! I hope she is considering taking some action. Fl-Lisa, I am glad you stated that info about how she can live a normal life with drugs. I was wondering how much more this would impact her.

Laura!!!! It's great to hear from you. I hope you continue to heal and feel better. That accupunture was a great tidbit of info. My sister always gets nauseated after surgery. I will mention it to her. I am glad to see you post.

Honu- Glad you got some answers finally. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

LMP-Are you getting excited about your trip and spending some time with your Bo?

Laurie- Sounds like you had a fantastic time on your trip! Glad you and hubby had a good time.

Sha- Your trip is coming up soon!

Jacks- Where are you? Packing yet?

I am upset about this bill too. It seems more and more it is about money and not about the care of the person.

Still job searching. My Dhusband has joined me on this because he just was laid off. My DS has been stressed because he has to present his Senior project tomorrow. So I have sat through his presentation about 5 times. Each time he gets better. Once he works through his nerves he flows great. My DD and I are going on a Mom and Daughter trip to NY next week. We are both excited! We had this planned for sometime and even though I don't have a lot of money, I can't bring myself to back out and dissappoint her.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Good afternoon ladies

Candy - I was thinking about you and was going to give you a shout out in here today if I didnt see anything from you. about your dh and the job. I am praying for you sista. I belive God will plant you where he wants you to be!! Wow, are you going to NYC with your dd. My ds usually talkes the train in if he wants to go and now ds18 is craving the city after his trip the other week!

Lisa - Enjoy Disneyland and I know you are going to be facing alot but you are strong!! Hmm, Hear "I am Woman" i the background. So are you gong to MD Anderson??

Linda - how is the remodel going? Hope your dd and mom are doing good too.

FL Lisa - I hope the side effects from the chemo are not bad for you and that you can rest and recover over the week end. Just wondering, does your dd take generic or regular synthroid. I asked for reg. (brand name) even though my ins. doesnt cover it, they only do generic but I read on the boards here not to get it if the pharmacy cannot guarantee their supplier will be consistently the same because of fillers etc. I have to take 200 a day.

Laurie - I am with you on the healthcare bill. They had some dr. on our local metro news saying its the doctors and patients who should decide on stuff, not guidlines etc. He was pretty mad. Hmm, it seems the only thing I like is that my ds could get ins. if he maxes out of ours eventually. I cant believe that about your friend either. I would think a legal recourse would be in her mind.

bhmrowe - I know what you mean about finding stuff out from the genetic testing. I had to go a counselor after my sister died. In order to confirm eveything they needed to do both parents but my dad had passsed away, so I had to bring pictures etc. I had to have one of my sons heart tested and they concluded I didnt carry that gene for a rare syndrome, but now with the syndrome history they first thought I had another kind of rare cancer that doesnt even respond to chemo or radiation, they thought I had that twice, But knowledge is power and I guess I would want to know everything possible if it effects me or the family etc. You sound like such a strong person too.

Well ds21 is cutting 2 kids off the basketball team today. DS19 registered for his spring classes and didnt get stuff he wanted (Closed out), He was mean as usual and says to me -oh the semester is almost over. O.K. hmm, do I get a winter break from the meaness DS18 is going with dh to the state college for an open house for health care professions on sat. He wants pre physical therapy for now. DH is in Penn. today. He wil be back around midnight and is driving like 4 guys. He got a 2010 I think Grand Caravan. It was terrible. I took a ride for him to gas it up. Its like a truck and I hurt my leg on the running board 3 times and almost got choked by the seatbelt. Not for me for sure!! 20 days and counting till Disney
Also the nurse called me as a courtesy call from the hosp. O,K. I could barely hear her as the phone co. guy is coming again sometime today. Um, I answered her questions, just told her I had some pain, seeing the dr. , he knows about it etc. They normally call you a few days after you get home and in the questionaiire I got they asked if someune called you when you came home, um, no they didnt I am answering. I had surgery like 6 weeks ago, a little after the fact I think. Must be a slooow day around there today.I am also doing a pill test. Bp with diurectic versus reg. bp. I willl try this for a few days and see the results. At least I am not going to the bathroom so much and the endo said I could switch back if needed.

GTAGWTA. Thinking of you all.

 

[wdw4us2]

Well, I made it through chemo treatment #3. I was there for almost 8 hours! When they started the Taxotere they made sure the drip was very, very slow. I was okay until about 15 minutes in when I noticed my back was hurting. I told the nurse and they immediately stopped the drip. They gave me a shot of Solumedrol and Benedryl along with a bag of saline, which took an extra 45 minutes. They restarted the Taxotere at a snails pace and I managed to get through it, thankfully. I thought the day would never end!

I'm not so wound up from all the steroids this time. I'm hoping I can get some sleep tonight since I only slept 4 hours last night from the oral steroids they prescribed.

I'm so happy to be halfway done with the chemo!

 

[snappy]

Tried to post again but it went poof!

I am glad things are going a little easier for you FL Lisa with treatment. you have the right mind set to make it.

LMP, the above is my trip report. When our kids were younger I kept a journal. Now I am glad I have them. These days however, I don't have the energy to write much. I never think of taking pictures of the food.

I can tell you though that the Boma breakfast was enjoyed by both of us. We went the first morning and that was a good day. We were both famished after getting settled, getting groceries, and DH working. DH had googled Target and we found a nice new very clean Target store less than 4 miles from AKL. I am not sure of the directions but I have them printed out from mapquest. There was a very tasty tomato based salsa on the table to the far right. It was at the station with the carved meats. It tasted so good I got thirds!.

I tried some other things too but liked this the best. The fruit was very good too, particularly the watermellon. I could not get enough of it. Maybe I was dehydrated? The juice they serve with the passion fruit was refreshing. Our sweet waitress sent us off with large to go cups of juice and coffee. We felt spoiled and special and stuffed.

We saw animals several times around Jambo but not from our room as we had a standard studio with a pool view which was kind of over the roof of a lower floor. It was very close to the elevator and one room down from the laundry that DVC members use. I did use the laundry our last night which helped us.

We were more impressed with the sunset savanah on the Kidani side. It seemed especially from Sanaa the animals were much easier to see. We will definitely go back to Sanaa for lunch. Going late assured us of a window seat even though we did not have an ADR (this was early November, remember, slow season). I had gone to a presentation by a young CM from South Africa the night before and he recommended the curried meat dishes at Sanaa. I would like to try other stuff there too. The bread, especially the one that they make in house was very good, and they come with a selection of 3 accompaniments. We tried the shrimp, chicken and short ribs curries. They each had a thickened gravy. You get two of the three and a side of rice or veggies.

The hot tub at Jambo house had such strong jets it actually hurt my back. I have never been in one with such a strong jet. Very warm too. We did not try the pool or hot tubs at Kidani. The pool looked good for children for sure.

Our dinner at Cali Grill ended up to be perfectly timed. It was for 9:35 pm which I thought was horrible. However, we got there an hour early (that valet stuff is so easy not to mention free with the TIW card). MK closed at 7 pm for the MVMCP and the fireworks were shortly after we got seated at our table. It felt just like Christmas out on the observation deck. We were already in very good moods after checking into the WA so this whole meal experience was like icing on the cake.

I had sushi (Cali Grill is supposed to have one of the top sushi chefs in the country create their offerings) which was as good as always and DH had the ostrich filet which was interesting. We did share the ravioli which I absolutely dream about. We had a nice lemon cheesecake and got a chocolate cake to go since the waitress liked us.

The meals the rest of the trip were just ok. It was catch as catch can. We skipped our Jiko reservations as we were too full from Sanaa and skipped the Crystal Palace breakfast because it was too early and we were lazy.

We did not eat at the restaurants at WA. They seemed pricey. There was a what was supposed to be a great steak place but DH did not bring a sports jacket and it looked like it was one of those. We can get good steaks at home so we did not obsess.

We did go to Downtown Disney for a Earl of Sandwich fix and a so so meal at the Plaza in MK.

The above meals I described were the highlights.

 

[NHAnn]

GAGWTA!

Have been busy and having trouble posting.

Wonderful to see you posting Laurabelle....thinking of you always and sending prayers for swift recovery.

Laurie...sounds like a wonderful trip....I need one badly but nothing planned at the moment!

The Beast has claimed another sister...some of you may remember I was in a small support/info group when first diagnosed and kept in touch with the other 3 women. The youngest of our group lost her battle at the end of October at age 46, having been diagnosed with both breast and ovarian cancer 4 1/2 years ago. She was a lovely brave and beautiful woman.

To balance that sad news I am pleased to tell you that my grandson Avery is down the homestretch of his 3+ year leukemia treatment. Keeping fingers and toes crossed and prayers flowing, in February he is officially in remission.

I know I haven't been posting a lot but I miss you all and think of you daily and read when I can. So I am starting Thanksgiving week by telling you how thankful I am for the love, friendship, information and support I have found here with you....and for special memories too meeting Laurie and Sha at RFTC last year.

 

[Sha]

GAGWTA!

Have been busy and having trouble posting.

Wonderful to see you posting Laurabelle....thinking of you always and sending prayers for swift recovery.

Laurie...sounds like a wonderful trip....I need one badly but nothing planned at the moment!

The Beast has claimed another sister...some of you may remember I was in a small support/info group when first diagnosed and kept in touch with the other 3 women. The youngest of our group lost her battle at the end of October at age 46, having been diagnosed with both breast and ovarian cancer 4 1/2 years ago. She was a lovely brave and beautiful woman.

To balance that sad news I am pleased to tell you that my grandson Avery is down the homestretch of his 3+ year leukemia treatment. Keeping fingers and toes crossed and prayers flowing, in February he is officially in remission.

I know I haven't been posting a lot but I miss you all and think of you daily and read when I can. So I am starting Thanksgiving week by telling you how thankful I am for the love, friendship, information and support I have found here with you....and for special memories too meeting Laurie and Sha at RFTC last year.

Ann that was a special meeting for us too! Who knew this year mom would be fighting again. Am sorry for the loss of your friend. I will keep her family and friends (and you) in prayers. Also for Avery and your family. February isnt that far away!

I have been doing a daily post on my FB page for something I am thankful for. I havent done it all month... just for maybe the last 10 days or so... I got it from a friend of mine and I liked the idea. They say it gets harder and harder each day because you run out of the obvious I guess. I have a lot to be thankful for...

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Good morning ladies

Early post as I didnt get any computer time yest. At least some of that reason was good, ds19 was printing out our christmas picture. A laptop must be in the future here.

Fl Lisa - Halfway is great!! You should be proud of yourself! Keep fighting strong!!

Ann - So sorry to hear about your friend. Wonderful news about Avery. A great reason for thanks too.

Laurie - Liked your trip comments

Well to follow along with Ann, THANK YOU to everyone here for adopting me this year, for encouraging me when things were really bad, for listening to me being happy and sad etc. You are all such strong ladies and I am thankful for your wisdom and friendship.Blessings to you all always.

Oh, my weeend was crazy,. Dh best firend callled and wanted his sis and mom to visit us after a funeral. I said dh and ds18 were at a college tour, ds21 was at work and ds19 was taking me to the salon. In the meantime we had a call while gone that they wanted to deliver a thanksgiving basket to us from church. At the salon, ds moved his car and I waited an extra 20 min, for him to pick me up, he didnt see me come out and I didnt know where he moved the car too I didnt bring my cell as I thought he would actuallly just stay put for about 1 hour. Needles to say that didnt go wel. I spent the time later shoping for all the shoebox stuff and then sun. I worked on the christmas cards after church.
Say a prayer because tomm. I am going for that nerve test on the vocal cords. I hope it isint too painful. I am going to write the dr. a nice thank you note and enclose a picture of the family (had a thread about this on the board too). Will probably get some cookies for everyone to share.
GTAGWTA, Blessings to you all.

 

[snappy]

Moi, aussi, Sha, I too have many things to thank God for.

Ann, I am glad you posted. We must have the same gremlin running around in our computers. I have lost several missives lately. Actually, you all were spared if you know what I mean. Now I find myself hurrying up to enter a post and then come back and edit it or add to it just so that the gist is there.

I am sorry to hear about your group member losing her battle. It is very hard to lose a longtime sista. It makes us all consider the precarious position we hold on this earth.

I am glad Avery is on the home stretch. I love reading his caring page updates. You and your DH have a wondrous family.

Yep, last year at the RFTC/Food & wine was definitely a high point. I am glad now looking back that the September trip I had planned for DH and I this year fell through. Without the RFTC (later in October) and you guys, I think the trip would have been a big letdown. It was hot there that week as well.

I sure hope the Orlando race gets back to WDW. I sort of doubt it though.

Our trip turned out very different being after the Food & Wine. I thought I would be disappointed but the Christmas spirit won out.

We need to return at this time with our entire crew some day. It is getting more difficult as everyone scatters.

My dear brother Tom is arriving Thursday from NYC and our college kids are driving up either Tuesday or Wednesday. I am trying to shake my sore throat so I can get ready. I may blow off working today and try to nurse myself.

No fever, so I feel silly, just achy and sore throat that keeps me awake. So I am Ms. Grumpy.

Fall arrived while we were on our trip. Leaves have fallen and are everywhere (and they are wet since it keeps raining!) At least the amount of fallen leaves is reduced since we lost all the trees last year with hurricane Gustave. We do need to get cracking and get the rest of our Halloween stuff into the attic.

DH is leaving for a nice duck hunting trip today through Wednesday evening. His boss has an interest in a very cushy hunting camp that was rebuilt after the Katrina/Rita storms in 2005 (to the tune of $3 million). I am glad DH gets to do this.

DH made me feel good last night. While we were on our way to Target he disclosed that before our WDW trip he was so tired that there was no way he could face the family Christmas party his side of the family throws in New Orleans every year (it is loud and late every year).

Although he still is not looking forward to it, at least he feels he has enough energy to make it this year again. I guess the trip did help him relax. Those words meant so much to me. Sometimes I think I am the only one driving these WDW trips since I do all the planning.

As for Thanksgiving, we will eat at my sister's house in Grammercy. They are doing the turkey and the oyster dressing and the shrimp meliton (Italian squash a lot of locals grow in their yards). I am doing either stuffed artichokes or artichoke balls if I can't locate some pretty fresh artichokes. I am also in charge of the mushrooms, the croissants, the black olives, some fresh berries and cheeses, avacado dip and salsa, etc.

I am also ordering the dessert the today, a nice dauberge cake, lemon on one side and chocolate on the other. Dauberge is a many thin layered thing, a french invention popular locally, often as petti fours but even better as a cake. I just love the filling between the layers and the glazed icing over icing on the top. I better get the big one this year!

What are you guys having and who do you celebrate with?

We also plan to swim in my sister's new swim spa if it is not too cool Thursday. She has the heater cranked wide open and it is like bath water in there. There are some few advantages of living in the south.

 

[snappy]

Good morning ladies

Early post as I didnt get any computer time yest. At least some of that reason was good, ds19 was printing out our christmas picture. A laptop must be in the future here.

Fl Lisa - Halfway is great!! You should be proud of yourself! Keep fighting strong!!

Ann - So sorry to hear about your friend. Wonderful news about Avery. A great reason for thanks too.

Laurie - Liked your trip comments

Well to follow along with Ann, THANK YOU to everyone here for adopting me this year, for encouraging me when things were really bad, for listening to me being happy and sad etc. You are all such strong ladies and I am thankful for your wisdom and friendship.Blessings to you all always.

Oh, my weeend was crazy,. Dh best firend callled and wanted his sis and mom to visit us after a funeral. I said dh and ds18 were at a college tour, ds21 was at work and ds19 was taking me to the salon. In the meantime we had a call while gone that they wanted to deliver a thanksgiving basket to us from church. At the salon, ds moved his car and I waited an extra 20 min, for him to pick me up, he didnt see me come out and I didnt know where he moved the car too I didnt bring my cell as I thought he would actuallly just stay put for about 1 hour. Needles to say that didnt go wel. I spent the time later shoping for all the shoebox stuff and then sun. I worked on the christmas cards after church.
Say a prayer because tomm. I am going for that nerve test on the vocal cords. I hope it isint too painful. I am going to write the dr. a nice thank you note and enclose a picture of the family (had a thread about this on the board too). Will probably get some cookies for everyone to share.
GTAGWTA, Blessings to you all.

Prayers for your test tomorrow, LMP. A thank you card and cookies are an inspiration!. I baked a boat load of cookies last year before mom's mastectomy and reconstruction. We were very popular on the floor!

Thanks for the idea. I will do the same for mom's implant exchange on December 3rd. Mom is so nervous about this surgery (she is also getting the unaffected side lifted). She realizes it is optional and keeps asking me how painful the my reduction/lift. It makes it hard for me as although the stomach surgery where my reconstruction flap was harvested from was pure agony, the lift/reduction seemed like a breeze. I was much more focused on the stomach because it made even getting our of bed like torture.

Honestly, the lift/reduction things seemed like an after thought. The critical thing was for the flap to get good supply and once that was certain (and I was able to go to the bathroom) I relaxed.

I guess older people obsess more on health issues? She worries about everything actually. I get a chuckle about some of the stuff sometimes. Note to self, be patient, one day you wlll be there!

 

[Candy30]

Ok I am going to join the bandwagon and say that I lurked on this site a few days b4 finally posting. I was so nervous that maybe you all would say "nope you can't be here you don't have the 'right' kind of cancer". I must say I NEVER felt unwelcomed at all. Everyone of you in your own way gives me inspiration. LMP You always have the empathy for everyone and never forget even if that person hasn't posted for a while. You always talk about how "strong" all of us are. Do you realize that you are strong too? In some ways stronger than us! Your experiences and your unbelievable strength and humor at it all it absolutely amazing. Snappy your advice, priceless and the support and love that you have for your friends is Wonderful. Sha you too have the best advice and your concern and prayers for all of us when you were on your trip was so very touching. You are wonderful with your Mom. You are a good daughter. Jacks, Love ya! You crack me up laughing with some of your phrases. I think I would have been lost for packing if it wasn't for you. Honu, When you started taking classes (Judo??) you inspire me to get up and do things and not use this disease as an excuse. You keep pushing. LauraBelle, You are another strong amazing person. NH You too come in with things that lift my spirits. FL Lisa-your outlook on what you are going through is applaudable. You go through a "bad" treatment....you roll on with the punches. I know that is something we all do but you don't fret and complain...you go forward.

No matter how I am feeling, I always feel better when I come to this board. Like today is a crappy day. Just down from all the negative things that are going on. Then I read about Sha finding something in her life to be thankful for everyday. It made me think about the positives that are in my life! Thanks Sha Ok I am down off my soap box. Today I am going to look at the positve things in my life and not dwell so much on the negative. One positive is meeting all of you on this board.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

And the thankfulness continues...

yes Sha, thanks for all your health advice and it touched my heart so much when you lit the candle for all of us.

Linda - thanks for telling me to go get the core biopsy even when I really didnt want to. Nothing like having something the size of a caulk gun jabbed in your neck

Laurabelle - Thanks for that hysterical card you sent me. It made me get well alot faster and for reminding me its great to hang with God, He is awesome!!

Fl Lisa - Thanks for reminding me to hang in there and that teens deal with cancer in different ways too

Lisa - Your strength, observations about cute interns, scopes and how you made me remember the "I am Woman" song in your honor is great

Laurie - Thanks you for your wealth of information, positiveness, your bingo storeis making me laugh and seeing how we can survive with cancer and young adults too aka college students

Candy - yourklove of family and juggling working, being a mom and even going on that fantastic disney trip and of course, your wonderful hootie who shout outs if we are mia

Ann - your thoughtfulness in thinking of others, and seeing that you can have a great time fishing!!

Cheryl - seeing pictures of your adorable Charley and that pets are good medicine for us too! And its nice to dream...Garth Brooks!!

Elizabeth - Seeing how you think about your mom and reminding me how much I miss Texas!1 O.K. Go eat a corn dog in my honor

Melissa - Seeing there are great things to rejoice in, like your dds graduation

If I miss anyone, forgive me.

 

[snappy]

Wow I am loving the direction in which this thread is heading.

I have to admit that sometimes it feels like a guilty pleasure and read how you all are doing and to post my little heart out.

I tried to reduce the time I spend posting a few years back but could not stay away. I only managed to limit my posting on the Community board to this one thread, although I visit threads on other sub boards occassionally.

I know this thread has helped me heal on the outside and the inside. After the flap surgery, I loved bragging about my new girls and how amazed I was to look down and see "a natural swell" and not a hole in the wall. I don't have much chance to discuss that type of thing anywhere else.

The comradry keeps me young at heart, kinda like Disney. Somehow Disney and survivorship are wrapped up into one for me. I wish I could explain it. Doesn't matter, I get it and I bet y'all do too and that is what counts.

One day we need to have a meet up there, as many as we can manage. We have talked about it before, I dream it will happen one day.

I am pretty flexible, thank goodness with times although cooler weather suits me better.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Giving thanks, are we?

I am thankful for each and every one of you ladies!!
For those who helped me through my mom's diagnosis and treatments, and for everyone who has become a friend since then!

I have been terrible at keeping up lately - I am telling you, that sweet baby keeps me hopping! But I think of you often and hope that all who are dealing with tests and treatment are doing well!

Candy, yes, I have been packing! How did you guess? Of course this "carry-ons only" thing is giving me stress. How can I possibly cram 8 outfits into a carry-on? Winter stuff is so much BULKIER than summer stuff!!! So I really need to tweak my bag as the weather forecast sharpens up.

Mom may come down this week for a visit. I haven't seen her since LAST Thanksgiving. Not sure where that year went.

My dear friend had her surgery today - they removed her entire thyroid. Malignant. I am worried about her. If there is any way she can come have dinner with us at WDW I hope she will. Not sure how she will be feeling 11 days post-op. She is the only person from high school I really TRY to keep in contact with. One of our mutual friends called to tell me her surgery went well and that she should be discharged tomorrow or Wednesday. Maryann, any words of wisdom???

Welcome to our new posters! I think you will find this group is very wise and welcoming!

Sending many hugs and good thoughts out to each of you!! I am going to read backwards and try to see what I have missed!

 

[luvmarypoppins]

In my thankfulness..

Barbara - Thanks for your thoughtfulness and caring too and making me thankful I live in a part of NY with a lot less snow then you!! Oh did I mention I dont care for snow but I know your leaves are more fantastic than ours for sure!

Elizabeth - I felt horrid 2 weeks post op. Did she have alot of lymph nodes out too? She should probably take it easy but a meal would be good etc. I cant say too much I still had drains in my neck then and was a mess and weak from the coma etc. etc. There is another girl who is doing great on the thyroid thread on the c and c board. Also I would say she shouldnt be exposed to germs as she probably has to do the rai diet and have radiation in about 6 weeks. I will say a prayer for her. The type,stage and variants if any is important to know etc.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

LMP will be thinking about you tomorrow.

Mom saw the oncologist today... no chemo, no radiation but this time she is taking Arimidex, where she didn't take anything the last time. She will see him again in 4 months and sees the surgeon again in a few weeks. I would love to get her down to WDW this weekend, even for a day, but I need to clean out our front room so I can get a tree up in that room.

That's what my mom takes, too. They started her on it before her surgery to shrink her tumor, and she takes it now. She seems to tolerate it really well. Hopefully it will work well for your mom, too!

Laura, good to hear from you! What an ordeal you have been through! I hope you are feeling better soon!!

Laurie, your trip sounds like it was lovely.
You know, my friend who had her thyroid out today was lamenting that even if the nodules were benign the only way to REALLY be certain is to remove the thyroid. I guess it is really hard to biopsy? She was under the impression that they might remove it and find out after that fact that it really wasn't cancer. Of course, it turned out that it IS cancer.
I am so sorry for your friend. What a mistake for the lab to make.

Honu, best of luck with your upcoming surgery!!

Candy, oh no!! I am sorry to hear your DH was laid off. I hope he finds something soon!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

In my thankfulness..

Barbara - Thanks for your thoughtfulness and caring too and making me thankful I live in a part of NY with a lot less snow then you!! Oh did I mention I dont care for snow but I know your leaves are more fantastic than ours for sure!

Elizabeth - I felt horrid 2 weeks post op. Did she have alot of lymph nodes out too? She should probably take it easy but a meal would be good etc. I cant say too much I still had drains in my neck then and was a mess and weak from the coma etc. etc. There is another girl who is doing great on the thyroid thread on the c and c board. Also I would say she shouldnt be exposed to germs as she probably has to do the rai diet and have radiation in about 6 weeks. I will say a prayer for her. The type,stage and variants if any is important to know etc.

I know she was expecting to have radiation, but that was before the surgery so she didn't really have much info. The friend who called me this afternoon just knew the nodules were cancer - no details.
She is a firefighter/paramedic and she is planning to go back to WORK on 12/7! Not sure how realistic that plan is - guess we'll take it a day at a time.

 

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Laurie - what a great trip you had! It is so nice to get away once in a while. I remember my Dr. telling me when our children were teenagers that my DH and I should get away at least one weekend a month!!!! I don't know of too many parents who would or are able to accomplish that feat!

So nice to see your post Ann and I'm so happy for Avery. The photos of the children are wonderful to see.

MaryAnn - I hope you are getting stronger and feeling better every day - I also hope all went well with the test you were having today. It has been such a long haul for you - your humor and being able to laugh at yourself is a great attribute to have. (We are supposed to be snowed upon on Black Friday!!)


Candy - there may be a job right around the corner for your DH and also for you. I'm not quite sure if you are working at the moment so I may have this wrong.

Sha - it must be great to live so close to WDW. I am a very happy person when I'm at Disney - it gives my spirits a real lift. We will be leaving Dec. 30 and spending New Years Eve with Mickey!! Our children and grandchildren will also be with us! How nice that will be!

Laura - always thinking of you.

Melissa - hope to see you in Dec. or Jan. at WDW!

Linda - how are your plans going for your renovation? hope your Mom is doing well and your family is healthy.

Wishing all of you a Very Happy Thanksgiving - I, personally, have so much to be grateful for and finding this thread has been so helpful to me. You are all so non-judgmental, informed, kind and caring. I hope I haven't missed anyone and if I have, I will still remember you. Hugs to all of you Barbara