Posted on: Feb 9, 2008 01:00 AM
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crazydaisy wrote:
Hello all my crazy Canucks! Ladies....we need you all to put your names on our new role call list here. Being still a relative newcomer I feel it is important to be able to find other women from canada in one place. For newcomers it is somewhere they can come to find someone they need to ask a made in canada only question. Our Canadian threads are getting old and tired and seldom used so we are all scattered, hopefully we can start some new ones especially for resources that we may need or are looking for. This is the kind of info we are lacking and really need. So can we rise to the challenge and join hands coast to coast to share our wealth of knowledge to pass on to others and share??? This thread will be our role call, so join me and take my hand.
Viv
Dx 1/7/2008, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER-/PR-
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gumshoe
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Aug 16, 2012 09:43 PM gumshoe wrote:
Aw Tazzy, that sucks (no pun intended).
I guess the bright side is that if you don't have them, the fluid build-up can cause a burst like my first one did. That wasn't fun. LOL re the whore's panties! ( My mom says "...like a bride's nightie").
Dx: 1/20/2012, DCIS, 3cm, Stage 0, Grade 3; Tx: lumpectomy, re-excision, mastectomy (right), tissue expander placed, tissue expander removed, skin graft to repair damage
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Aug 16, 2012 09:58 PM KCB wrote:
Tazzy, so sorry, very disappointing I'll bet.
Dx 1/13/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/9 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Hormonal Therapy TamoxifenRadiation Therapy ExternalSurgery 02/08/2012 Lumpectomy (Left); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Left)Chemotherapy 03/13/2012 Cytoxan, Ellence, fluorouracil, Taxotere
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Aug 16, 2012 09:59 PM, edited Aug 17, 2012 01:41 AM
by whaevah
That's no fun Tazzy :(
glad they caught the infection so quickly !
LOL whores panties, have to remember that one :)
Dx 2/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
Ossa
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Aug 16, 2012 10:03 PM Ossa wrote:
crap Tazzy.... but like gumshoe said you do not want buildup, I had some even with the drains in, my PS drained 60cc out with a syringe..If it helps .. had my drain in for a full three weeks.
During my MX, but only three days during my exchange..
Glad they caught the infection early
Welcome weemuse
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.... NED Dec 2011
Dx 4/7/2011, IDC, 6cm+, Grade 3, 3/7 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+Chemotherapy 05/19/2011 Adriamycin, Cytoxan, TaxotereTargeted Therapy 08/13/2011 HerceptinSurgery 11/22/2011 Mastectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal (Right)Hormonal Therapy 12/28/2011 TamoxifenRadiation Therapy 01/27/2012 ExternalSurgery 05/11/2012 Reconstruction: Breast implants (permanent) (Right)
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Aug 17, 2012 10:22 AM weemuse wrote:
Thanks for the invite! Isabelle emailed me just a few moments ago. I'm not sure if I can make this one... do you meet often, hopefully?
"I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. " ~ Louisa May Alcott
Dx 8/22/2011, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+Surgery 09/15/2011 Lumpectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Surgery 10/13/2011 Lymph Node Removal: Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Chemotherapy 12/05/2011 Adriamycin, CytoxanChemotherapy 02/25/2012 TaxotereTargeted Therapy 02/25/2012 HerceptinHormonal Therapy 05/22/2012 TamoxifenRadiation Therapy 05/28/2012 External
Tazzy
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Aug 17, 2012 10:38 AM Tazzy wrote:
Thanks Ladies. GP mentioned the build up that can happen if they pull too early and that really doesn't sound pleasant at all.
GP said infection is 'one of those things'. I have been so so careful with these drains and pipes, but I guess its an open wound and unless we sit in a bubble we are open to this stuff. Oh! well onwards and upwards. Off to get my dressings changed this morning.
Hope you all have wonderful glorious sunny day again.
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have
Dx 1/12/2012, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIb, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2-Radiation Therapy ExternalChemotherapy 01/27/2012 Adriamycin, CytoxanChemotherapy 04/20/2012 TaxotereSurgery 08/02/2012 Mastectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (Right)
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Aug 17, 2012 12:20 PM gumshoe wrote:
Tazzy, Which antibiotic did they give you? If it's Cephalexin, that's what I was on for my infections. Seemed to do the trick pretty quickly. Hang in there!
I'm debating whether to go to our company picnic tomorrow. Let's see: it's going to be hot and I can't wear shorts because I have a skin graft site on my leg (unless I want to scare away all the children from the food table).
I can't wear a tank top because I can't wear a foob and I have nothing to hold it up on one side unless I use surgical tape. Hey, I might just create a whole new fashion statement!
Oh, and I haven't painted my toes in weeks. So, time to teach hubby how to paint toenails. Bwaahahahaha.
Dx: 1/20/2012, DCIS, 3cm, Stage 0, Grade 3; Tx: lumpectomy, re-excision, mastectomy (right), tissue expander placed, tissue expander removed, skin graft to repair damage
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Aug 17, 2012 01:45 PM Tazzy wrote:
gumshoe - thats the anti I'm on... the doc said it worked well. thanks, always nice to hear that from someone else. You should go tomorrow... if people stare its their problem... I have suddenly got this dont give a f*ck attitude - guess if I didn't I'd sit indoors and become a hermit. Painted toenails... how nice... my big toenail fell off couple of weeks ago... thanks taxotere
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have
Dx 1/12/2012, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIb, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2-Radiation Therapy ExternalChemotherapy 01/27/2012 Adriamycin, CytoxanChemotherapy 04/20/2012 TaxotereSurgery 08/02/2012 Mastectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (Right)
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Aug 17, 2012 07:54 PM, edited Aug 17, 2012 07:55 PM
by gumshoe
Thanks Tazzy. I think we will go tomorrow. I have the same attitude, so I'm right with you!
I don't really care about the general public. The only difference is that these are co-workers. I haven't seen most of them for a month or so.
I'm dreading the "How are you feeeeeling?" questions. Even though people mean well, there's always somebody who will put their foot in it. The last time I went into the office, someone cornered me and told me about someone they knew who died of breast cancer. Who DOES that?
Hope everyone has a great and relaxing weekend!
Dx: 1/20/2012, DCIS, 3cm, Stage 0, Grade 3; Tx: lumpectomy, re-excision, mastectomy (right), tissue expander placed, tissue expander removed, skin graft to repair damage
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Aug 17, 2012 08:22 PM barbe1958 wrote:
gumshoe, sounds like Ductape would pretty near solve all 'yer problems, ma'am!!
FOCTOBER - never forget, never pink!
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Aug 17, 2012 08:36 PM Isabelle2 wrote:
Ducttape is sounding better and better to me.....
Dx 5/24/2012, IDC, 3cm, Grade 2, 3/12 nodes, ER+, HER2-
Joanne_53
Hamilton, ON
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Aug 17, 2012 09:02 PM Joanne_53 wrote:
Gumshoe, treat yourself to a pedicure. I went to a retirement party in June so I know how you feel. It actually was much better then I had thought. It was a good thing I went because it opened the door for me to go back to work without anxiety.
Just be comfortable if you chose to go.
Joanne
Joanne - Onco DX score 12
Dx 12/8/2011, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Surgery 01/11/2012 Lumpectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection (Right)Hormonal Therapy 04/09/2012 TamoxifenRadiation Therapy 04/10/2012 External
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Aug 17, 2012 11:09 PM gumshoe wrote:
barb and Isabelle -- First time I laughed all day! Yes, I will bring duct tape for the other people!
Joanne - Good idea. And you're right about it being a good way to reconnect before I go back. I never thought about it that way! Now to find something to wear that doesn't scream, "Look at my one boob!" :)
Dx: 1/20/2012, DCIS, 3cm, Stage 0, Grade 3; Tx: lumpectomy, re-excision, mastectomy (right), tissue expander placed, tissue expander removed, skin graft to repair damage
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Aug 17, 2012 11:12 PM Tazzy wrote:
Gumshoe... I know what you mean and most just want to hear the bog standard response of "Oh! I'm doing OK". Anyway have fun.
All have good weekends. I have a friends 2 year old birthday party to go to tomorrow afternoon, then at another friends for supper.
Hope you all have good weekends.
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have
Dx 1/12/2012, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIb, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2-Radiation Therapy ExternalChemotherapy 01/27/2012 Adriamycin, CytoxanChemotherapy 04/20/2012 TaxotereSurgery 08/02/2012 Mastectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (Right)
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Aug 17, 2012 11:20 PM Monica1971 wrote:
Ola ladies, I'm from Edmonton, finished chemo 29dec11 and radiation 10mar12, how's everyone?
Dx 7/27/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/20 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 17, 2012 11:31 PM lassie11 wrote:
Hi Monica - welcome to the club no one really wants to join but there's lots of support here.
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Aug 18, 2012 12:07 AM gumshoe wrote:
Welcome, Monica!
Dx: 1/20/2012, DCIS, 3cm, Stage 0, Grade 3; Tx: lumpectomy, re-excision, mastectomy (right), tissue expander placed, tissue expander removed, skin graft to repair damage
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Aug 18, 2012 02:07 AM Cher56 wrote:
Hope y'all have a Fab weekend! I have the ' moments ' of omg...invincible public with no boobs...now what?.. passes quickly! Lol.. when ya just have no choice .actually people stare Marek at my arm - picc line....otherwise stay indoors...its too hot indoors & outside..the car or stores are best! Lol
Have sooo many hot flushes Or whatever they're from..lol...am so burnt out, way to busy with health stuff & moving & wonderful people come to help but I have to go thru stuff so no real rest..wow lol. Foster son job is done now! 5am drive him to camp...& he'll turn 19 while away. :-D honestly i need a break.
Everyone totally needs a pedi!!! We certainly deserve a few moments of pampering...
most of us have rough time! Yesterday Aunty came & helped ..packed china!! Then mothered me a bit. Cried a bit (miss my mom..gone 2yrs).. then girlfriend came cut color & streak!!! (hairdresser!!! Lol )
OK night all..ill do my screaming in another post
Dx 5/10/2012, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/4 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 18, 2012 02:17 AM Cher56 wrote:
Going cuckoo...thoughtiI was already there ...but... GP says Onc says in letter that he doesbt disagree with surgeon ..its both TNBC & 1 estrogen receptor ..now the thing is cant have chemo cuz of my copd! Is why the hormone pulls.. well..crap. nor what onc said to my Dad & me. Asked for referral to another onc..GP was actually trying to deter me from it..I'm ginna hit something grrr...finally we're going to talk more on Tuesday ..but yes he will refer me. These Med professionals are driving me nuts!!! So love reading all your posts ..gives me so much! Thanks gals & welcome Monica ...sorry your here..but so much support its great here too!
Love y'all
Dx 5/10/2012, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/4 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 18, 2012 04:57 AM marianelizabeth wrote:
Cher56, now I understand better about the chemo - the COPD thing and I did read about that. Good luck with the doctor conversation on Tuesday!
Dx 7/27/2012, IDC, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Aug 18, 2012 10:19 AM barbe1958 wrote:
Cher, so glad that your picc line distracts others from your booblessness!!! And yes, you DO need a break!! I don't undertand about "1 estrogen receptor". What does that mean? Pills can be as effective as chemo as a first line of defence. That's what would happen to me. I never had chemo when it all started as my SURGEON decided I didn't need it!! When I finally got to an onc (by my request) she said it was too late anyway. So I never had it. If you are TN then you need something. But if you are ER+, then maybe you could use an AI....no? Also, there are ladies with many other diseases here, MS and the like and they do chemo with caution. Why would COPD stop you from chemo? It doesn't affect your breathing. I'm probably as confused as you are.
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Aug 18, 2012 10:46 AM Ossa wrote:
welcome Monica, sorry you have to be here glad you found us, best ladies you could ever meet. So much support and knowledge
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.... NED Dec 2011
Dx 4/7/2011, IDC, 6cm+, Grade 3, 3/7 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+Chemotherapy 05/19/2011 Adriamycin, Cytoxan, TaxotereTargeted Therapy 08/13/2011 HerceptinSurgery 11/22/2011 Mastectomy (Right); Lymph Node Removal (Right)Hormonal Therapy 12/28/2011 TamoxifenRadiation Therapy 01/27/2012 ExternalSurgery 05/11/2012 Reconstruction: Breast implants (permanent) (Right)
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Aug 18, 2012 11:45 AM schatzi14 wrote:
Monica...welcome but sorry that you need to be here. Lots of info here and laffs. ANYTHING GOES!
Dx 7/25/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 1/4 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-Surgery 08/18/2011 Lumpectomy (Left); Lymph Node Removal: Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (Left)Chemotherapy 10/20/2011 Adriamycin, Cytoxan, TaxolHormonal Therapy 03/01/2012 ArimidexRadiation Therapy 03/05/2012 External
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Aug 18, 2012 12:23 PM Isabelle2 wrote:
Okay ladies, this is for all of you...got a new one (to me)last night & this from a close friend. She named 2 different people (one her ex's stepdaughter who is only 32) who had breast cancer & now it has come back as a brain tumours & is terminal. Poor, poor girl....but my friend went on in detail about this girl and the other person who has already died recently from BC. and she said " no matter how bad it is there is always somebody worse" this was to make me feel good I guess, and not feel sorry for myself.
Anybody want to know how I accepted that little lecture? Going to tell you what I told her: Tell me something (to my friend) if you have a headache and someone else has a worse one does it make yours go away and you feel better? I proceeded to tell her what my family doctor (a very dear man) told me years ago when my husband was very ill...."it is the stone in your own shoe that hurts the worst".
There will always be someone worse off than we are, all of us. Does not lessen what we are feeling nor it does it make us any less compassionate and caring for each other.
We should get a discount on the amount of duct tape needed.
Any of you close enough to come to the Ontario Get together, I have fresh peach pies all made and ready for you. Hugs to you all.
Dx 5/24/2012, IDC, 3cm, Grade 2, 3/12 nodes, ER+, HER2-
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Aug 18, 2012 12:53 PM, edited Aug 18, 2012 12:56 PM
by whaevah
Isabelle2
Well said. I too dislike that kind of reference and find it insulting really. I have a cousin who's husband has ALS , he is in his early 50's, we do not compare our burdens, we share them.
Would love to come to Ontario Get Together, LOVE peach pie :) My broom is out of gas though ;)
Welcome marian and Monica 
Dx 2/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Aug 18, 2012 01:08 PM gumshoe wrote:
Isabelle -- Way to go, and well-said.. Now, will you come to my office with me next week? :)
And I have never had peach pie, so I don't know what I'm missing!
Dx: 1/20/2012, DCIS, 3cm, Stage 0, Grade 3; Tx: lumpectomy, re-excision, mastectomy (right), tissue expander placed, tissue expander removed, skin graft to repair damage
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Aug 18, 2012 01:23 PM whaevah wrote:
gumshoe *waves*
did you have fun at the company party?
Dx 2/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
Isabelle2
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Aug 18, 2012 02:05 PM Isabelle2 wrote:
waevah, too bad about the broom & cost of gas lol.
gumshoe, if you ever get here I will make a fresh peach pie just for you..after tomorrow the others will tell you if it is worth the trip or not...
If you want something for your office I can email you directly..you can read it off in a monotone voice whenever necessary and finish by saying "this is a recording, push a.s.s. to repeat this message".
Who says I haven't got a sense of humour?
Marian & Monica welcome to our world, such as it is.
Dx 5/24/2012, IDC, 3cm, Grade 2, 3/12 nodes, ER+, HER2-
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Aug 18, 2012 03:51 PM Luah wrote:
Cher: Don't blame you for being confused. I have never heard of 1 estrogen receptor... usually the receptiveness is expressed as a percentage 1%, 2% or 5% might be considered weakly positive for a TN and oncs may prescribe hormone pills in addition to chemo. Obviously the more "receptive" you are, the greater good the pills can do. Did they say why your COPD rules out chemo? Is it risk of infection?
We've been through some things together/With trunks of memories still to come/Long may you run (Neil Young). Lx, ALND, 4 DD AC &12 weekly Taxol, 31 rads, completed Jul 10
Dx 9/14/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/14 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
bwah
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Aug 18, 2012 04:31 PM, edited Aug 18, 2012 04:31 PM
by bwah
Cher: I am quite confused. What is 1 estrogen receptor? 
Why COPD stops you to have chemo?
Welcom Monica!
Dx 10/18/2011, ILC, 1.5cm, Stage II, Grade 1, 1/11 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-Chemotherapy 02/27/2012 Cytoxan, Ellence, fluorouracil, Taxotere