bevin
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Jul 24, 2012 11:24 AM bevin wrote:
HI Karen- so glad that you are feeling better and so sorry you are going through this. Heal quickly!
Jan- your mother in law will forever be greatful for your caring ways and I know your FIL is looking down on you and saying my son married a wonderful caring women.
All- Mammo and US tomorrow .. what fun. I foolishly made appointment at the end of the day forgetting no deodorant. HMMM, how will I get through work with our antipersperant and deodorant.????
I am almost a free women. Down to 1 crutch and today I can drive. Whoo hoo.
Age 45, Oncotype 11, Primary Tumor 2.1 cm, smaller satellite tumor nearby
Dx 8/8/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/10/2010 Lumpectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Radiation Therapy 10/10/2010 External
kindone
Buffalo, NY
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Jul 24, 2012 01:52 PM kindone wrote:
Thank you Maureen and Seaside, for the information on Karen.
Karen get well fast, I know that can be very painful, You are the heart of our group. we can't have you under the weather.. Prayers going your way for a fast recovery.
Love Betty and Buster
Betty
Dx 11/29/2007, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/8 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
karen333
Batavia, NY
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Jul 24, 2012 09:19 PM karen333 wrote:
dear all, this laptop takes a bit of getting used to so I am leaving punctuation by the wayside for now. I was going through withdrawal without my computer and my dear friends. Betty, Buster and Maureen, sure do start your day early in a hospital!! I am much improved, my breast is almost the right color, when I tell you fire engine red it is no exageration, it sure scared me. All from a little yeast infection under that breast, I asked for powdwer to put under it, they brought me Desenex!!!! I guess it works though, since it is a fungal infection too. Bevin, so glad you are losing that crutch and can drive too. Susan are you in the new house now, bet that was some chore!! Cheryl, my roomate is a Cheryl too, and just as nice as her namesake. Kelly, I am beginning to think you were a mirage, it is time for a get together. The drs. are usuallly in at 9ish, will have more news then, love and hugs to all, Karen
Dx 8/8/2009, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+, HER2+
karen333
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Jul 24, 2012 11:28 PM karen333 wrote:
Hi all, doctors' were in, not such good news, the redness is coming back, so only one dy free of it, they are calling in consult from infectious disease for help in what antibiotic to use next. I told my roommate she was going to wake up with a red boob,not lol Send prayers I want to go home!!!! love Karen
Dx 8/8/2009, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+, HER2+
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Jul 25, 2012 01:05 AM Maureen813 wrote:
Take care sweet friend, keep us posted.
Love,
Maureen
I am strong because I know my weaknesses, I am wise because I've been foolish, and I can laugh because I've known sadness
Dx 8/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 4/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
bevin
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Jul 25, 2012 10:26 AM bevin wrote:
Aww gee Karen, I was hoping you'd be more sorted out by now. Glad they have the infectious disease folks in. They know their stuff. Keep us posted and you're in my prayers.
Good new on my homefront, Mammo and Ultrasound of BC Breast were clear. I go back in six months for both sides. Thats' good news as in August i'm 2 years out from this mess.
Hugs to everyone!
Age 45, Oncotype 11, Primary Tumor 2.1 cm, smaller satellite tumor nearby
Dx 8/8/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/10/2010 Lumpectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Radiation Therapy 10/10/2010 External
janhart
Williamsville, NY
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Jul 25, 2012 12:59 PM janhart wrote:
Karen, sorry for the not so good news. Yes, the infectious disease people will figure this out! Will keep the prayers and good thoughts heading your way.
Bevin, glad your leg is mending and super glad mammo and US were both clear.
Hope everyone else is well....we need to be well to get together.
Love, Jan
janhart
Dx 3/10/2011, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-
SusanHG
Kenmore, NY
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Jul 25, 2012 10:24 PM SusanHG wrote:
SO glad you are doing better, Karen!!! Cellulitis is scary!! Hope you are able to go home soon. Keep us posted!!!
Susan
Dx 1/20/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-Surgery 01/20/2011 Lumpectomy (Left); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Left)Surgery 03/15/2011 Lumpectomy (Left)Radiation Therapy 04/15/2011 External
karen333
Batavia, NY
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Jul 26, 2012 03:01 AM karen333 wrote:
hi all, still on laptop, miss my mouse!!! They have reintroduced an antibiotic I had been on and think the radiation damage to my breast is causing delays in absorption of meds, yet another gift of bc. So are going to repeat cat scan to see if anything was missed,call in a dermatologist consult and possible scraping of skin and biopsy it. All meds to stay the same, just give them more time. My roommate is going home today, I willl miss her, she is a funny and good woman, we will exchange e mails to keep in touch, you meet new friends in diffferent places, we are calling it our Rochester General mini-vacation. love to all, Karen
Dx 8/8/2009, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+, HER2+
Jen42
Penn Valley, CA
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Jul 26, 2012 05:30 AM Jen42 wrote:
Hi Karen,
Don't know if you are checking your PMs....haven't heard from you...so checked in here while home on quick lunch break. I am working late or have appts every evening this week or else I would call you. Glad to see the updates on this thread...just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and wishing for you to get better and get OUT of the hospital ! Hugs and love, Jen
BMX on 5/27/11 with immediate, one-step reconstruction (saline implants/Alloderm sling). "Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Plato
Dx 4/4/2011, DCIS, 2cm, Stage 0, Grade 1, 0/0 nodes
bevin
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Jul 26, 2012 09:17 AM bevin wrote:
Oh geeze Karen- still in the hospital. Well, I suppose the positive thing is they aren't kicking you out quickly and missing any important things. Good luck and keep us posted.
B
Age 45, Oncotype 11, Primary Tumor 2.1 cm, smaller satellite tumor nearby
Dx 8/8/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/10/2010 Lumpectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Radiation Therapy 10/10/2010 External
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Jul 26, 2012 09:54 AM Maureen813 wrote:
Karen, Hope you are on the mend and getting good news everyday.
Bevin, glad to hear you are down to one crutch and can drive.
We need a lunch date so let's get healthy.
Love,
Maureen
I am strong because I know my weaknesses, I am wise because I've been foolish, and I can laugh because I've known sadness
Dx 8/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 4/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
janhart
Williamsville, NY
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Jul 27, 2012 01:12 AM janhart wrote:
Karen, just checking in to see how you are today. Still in hospital?
Jan
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Dx 3/10/2011, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-
karen333
Batavia, NY
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Jul 27, 2012 04:29 AM karen333 wrote:
hi all, maybe home tomorrow, still have to see BS and MO today, they found out by doing a sleep study that I have sleep apnea, so on oxygen here. New phone number is 585 339 6388, roommate left and I took the bed that faces the window, beautiful view can even see the lake in the distance. The night nurse and I just moved me over at 4:30 AM, when my nurse came in, she said where's Karen and I laughed and she peeked around the corner and said what did you do!! Night nurse snuck in the room and said gotcha, some wonderful nurses here and one who needs to throw in the towel, burned out big time. Maureeen,will you PMSeaside, already got Jen 42. love you all, Karen wish I had my own computer, last nigh I hunted and pecked a long mesage, spelling errors and all and it suddenly disappeared - argggg
Dx 8/8/2009, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+, HER2+
bevin
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Jul 27, 2012 10:47 AM bevin wrote:
Karen- good to hear from you , what causes cellulitis?
Age 45, Oncotype 11, Primary Tumor 2.1 cm, smaller satellite tumor nearby
Dx 8/8/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/10/2010 Lumpectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Radiation Therapy 10/10/2010 External
karen333
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Jul 28, 2012 01:19 AM karen333 wrote:
hi all, home today !!!!!!!!!! will write moe on my own coputer, can only type with one hand, have iv in right hand.
Dx 8/8/2009, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+, HER2+
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Jul 28, 2012 03:13 AM SeasideMemories wrote:
Yay!!!! Karen!
Bet your own bed (and computer...lol) are going to feel mighty good!!
Dx 5/8/2009, ILC, 2cm, Stage IIa, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
karen333
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Jul 28, 2012 11:14 AM karen333 wrote:
Hi all my dear friends, so sorry I made you all worry so much, if I'd been thinking straight I would have DD post. Loving my own computer, shower and soon my bed!!!!!!!! Emma came right to me but Sophie let me know she was very PO'd at me, cats can do that, now she is between me and the keyboard. Will type more tomorrow, I am off to my couch to vege, did too much when I got home. Love to all, Karen
Dx 8/8/2009, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+, HER2+
janhart
Williamsville, NY
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Jul 28, 2012 11:23 AM janhart wrote:
Welcome home, Karen!
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Dx 3/10/2011, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-
bevin
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Jul 28, 2012 11:38 AM bevin wrote:
Glad you're home Karen
Watching Olympics opening ceremonies tonight!
Age 45, Oncotype 11, Primary Tumor 2.1 cm, smaller satellite tumor nearby
Dx 8/8/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/10/2010 Lumpectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Radiation Therapy 10/10/2010 External
heymoose
Buffalo, NY
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Jul 28, 2012 12:39 PM heymoose wrote:
Hi all,
Karen, so happy you are home and healing. You are in my prayers.
Glad to hear that test are good and that broken bones are healing. Sorry I have been missing, very stressed out and now have plantra fasciatus (?) very sore left foot and can not walk much. Does not make me very happy.
I hope we can get together soon, I miss everyone. Will write more later.
Hugs, Cheryl
Dx 4/2008, DCIS, Stage I, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Jul 29, 2012 03:30 AM Maureen813 wrote:
Hi all just got back from the dentist then off for hair cut n color. So glad you are home Karen!!!! When my beloved cat is angry she loops at the front door loo the brat. We need to see each other to get healthy. Next sat. Hubby needs to have teeth pulled next weekend busy with family stuff. Hows third weekend? Hopefully we'll all be good by then. Let me know
love Maureen
I am strong because I know my weaknesses, I am wise because I've been foolish, and I can laugh because I've known sadness
Dx 8/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 4/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
karen333
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Jul 29, 2012 05:55 AM karen333 wrote:
Hi all, slept like a rock, had to set alarm to get med at midnight, I heard Sophie jumping and landing hard. She was trying to get a bat, dear lord, that got into the house. Had to wake up DD who walloped it to death with a tennis racket, we were both stooping and freaking as it flew. Did go right back to sleep though, nice welcome home though. Third weekend should be fine for me, missing everyone, Cheryl so sorry you are in pain and stressed, I know the feeling. I so hope everyone will be there. many hugs, Karen
Dx 8/8/2009, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+, HER2+
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Jul 31, 2012 11:20 AM Maureen813 wrote:
Hi all, glad Karen is feeling better. Bev, are the crutches gone for good? Hopefully you are swimming like a crazy woman, make up for the time in a cast on crutches. Haven't heard from Susan lately, must be getting the house in order. Just busy watering my sister's flowers/grass as she suns in CA. Hope she has fun, definitely an earned vacation.
Ladies, can you say a prayer, don't want to type the reason, but not health related, just need a prayer right now.
Hi heymoose, hope the foot is healing nicely.
Jan, enjoy your MIL,
Need a martinini
Hi Kindone
Hope I didn't forget anyone, I'm typing on the deck and bugs are starting to bite.
Stay cool
Love,
Maureen
I am strong because I know my weaknesses, I am wise because I've been foolish, and I can laugh because I've known sadness
Dx 8/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 4/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
janhart
Williamsville, NY
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Aug 2, 2012 09:58 AM janhart wrote:
Hi ladies, seems quiet here...hope everyone is just trying to keep cool. I'm sitting on the front porch right now and getting a nice breeze.
Karen, how are you coming along? Hope you're feeling better. Coffee soon?
Bevin, is the foot all healed?
Maureen, been keeping you in my prayers and hope things are better.
Susan, did you move yet???
Cheryl, that foot condition you mentioned....not sure what it is, but saw that it's treated at the PT that I go to.
Betty, bet you're enjoying your cottage when you get time off. Does Buster go with you?
Kelly, how are you feeling? Are the kids enjoying summer? I miss those days when my kids were young and off for the summer. Now they're all working. I did go downtown to meet my younger daughter for lunch and to see the clowns at M&T.
MIL is still here....until the 20th of August. I'll have to fill you in on that situation when I see everyone.
Hoping everyone is well...miss you....need to get together soon......Jan
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Dx 3/10/2011, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-
karen333
Batavia, NY
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Aug 2, 2012 10:22 AM karen333 wrote:
Dear Jan, weak as a kitten, PCP said I was very ill and will get better in baby steps, it is frustrating and is making me feel down, but I just must rest when I need to rest, will be on antibiotics for the next month at least. I am on O2, not emphysema but because my blood O drops when I am doing anything physical, I just finished vacuuming and needed this break. I mentioned to Maureen that if all cannot meet on the third weekend at the Creekview, maybe those of us that can could meet at the little cafe or the Creekside, missing everyone. hugs to all, Karen
Dx 8/8/2009, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+, HER2+
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Aug 2, 2012 10:22 AM bevin wrote:
Hey Jan - good to hear from you.
All - foot is healing well. I am practicing no crutches. I can go short distances, like 20 feet without. Getting there. Still in PT.
Family and work is busy. Trying to find child care for those last weeks of August when all the summer camps end.
As sad as this sounds, I'm sitting watching the Olympics and I am thinking I cannot wait to be able to clean again. My house is such a mess. Housekeeper can keep the house "clean" but no one can really put away your things , organize, etc.
TTYL
Bevin
Age 45, Oncotype 11, Primary Tumor 2.1 cm, smaller satellite tumor nearby
Dx 8/8/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 08/10/2010 Lumpectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Radiation Therapy 10/10/2010 External
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Buffalo, NY
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Aug 3, 2012 05:02 AM kindone wrote:
Hi all, I miss you all Glad everyone is doing ok. I am leaving for vacation in a few minutes. Just wanted you to know I can get together on Aug 28,29, or maybe that week if it works out.
Love Betty
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Dx 11/29/2007, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/8 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 3, 2012 12:46 PM Maureen813 wrote:
Hi all. Last sat. Is good. Typing on the kindle can be a pain though. Just a thought do you want to have lunch Karen s way so she doesn't have to drive so far?
Let me know. Then we could have an after lunch visit for my donation to the casino, .
I am strong because I know my weaknesses, I am wise because I've been foolish, and I can laugh because I've known sadness
Dx 8/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 4/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
karen333
Batavia, NY
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Aug 3, 2012 06:47 PM karen333 wrote:
You are all too good to me, thank you Maureen for thinking of that. I have to be stronger by that time, cannot wait to see and hug you all, love, Karen.
Dx 8/8/2009, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+, HER2+