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  • 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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Carmelle
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Feb 18, 2008 09:23 am Carmelle wrote:

Not on the boards so much now but take a look now and then.

5 years ago at diagnosis I was in Mahone Bay Nova Scotia.

Now living in Oakville Ontario.


Dx 3/7/2003, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
kiki
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Posts: 98
Feb 18, 2008 10:29 am kiki wrote:

Charlene 47, I noticed that no one has replied to your post yet re: chemo and is it worth it.  Only you can answer that.  I had a small tumour and no nodes.  Thought I did not need chemo.  My onc. had a different idea and because my bc was grade 3 he said yes I needed it.  I was never offered oncotype testing (wish I was).  I did the chemo 3 out of 4 AC dose dense and 4 Taxol.  The AC made me really sick, the Taxol gave me extreme joint and bone pain.  I have not worked since my dx. end of June.  I am a grade one teacher and could never keep up with my little ones during chemo, (had a hard enough time with my three at home).  I know a lot of women do work through chemo though and I guess it depends what you do for a living.  I wish you well and you will make the best decision for yourself.

Kellie
Dx 6/4/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Sharon51
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Feb 18, 2008 06:38 pm Sharon51 wrote:

I'm so close to Smiths Falls!!!
crazydaisy
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Feb 18, 2008 10:27 pm crazydaisy wrote:

Best wishes to all of you having or starting treatments!

I'm happy to see so many here that are out and finished treatments too, we can learn alot from all of you, thanks for being here!

Viv
Dx 1/7/2008, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER-/PR-
kiki
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Posts: 98
Feb 19, 2008 09:22 am kiki wrote:

Wow I just re-read my post and realized how negative it sounded.  I am glad I made the decision I did (to do chemo).  All I was saying is that you have to make the ultimate decision because you are the one who has to live with it.  I'm not a bummer really!! :-)

Kellie
Dx 6/4/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
debstitches…
Ajax, ON
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Feb 19, 2008 08:26 pm debstitchestoo wrote:

Hi Ladies

Another Canadian, here from Durham Region (Ajax).  I'm just coming up on my 1st anniversary of stage 4 diagnosis.  I've been through the hormonals & Xeloda and now just finished my second Taxol cycle.  I'm still trying to find my new normal.  I dreaded chemo but really, it has been doable.  I just want to get to NED like some of the other ladies!

Debbie


Dx 2/28/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 1, 0/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
crazydaisy
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Feb 19, 2008 11:32 pm crazydaisy wrote:

Hey KIKI.....welcome...where you from??

Debbie...how are ya neighbor??? When you coming to Port for icecream and a walk along the beach again? See you found us here, welcome to the crazy canuks!

Viv
Dx 1/7/2008, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER-/PR-
kiki
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Feb 20, 2008 08:56 am kiki wrote:

Hi Viv, I posted earlier.  I'm from Burford (Doesn't that sound hick?)  It's between Hamilton and London ON. 

Kellie
Dx 6/4/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Pauline3837…
Windsor, On
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 782
Feb 20, 2008 04:56 pm Pauline3837 wrote:

Hi all.   I'm Pauline from Windsor, Ontario.   I celebrate my 5th year since dx on Monday, Feb 25.   Back in 2003, a few of us were pretty active on these boards and that's when bc.org gave us our own Canadian board.  It was and still is a wonderful support network.

Pauline3837
Dx 2/23/2003, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 5/10 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
crazydaisy
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Feb 20, 2008 10:17 pm crazydaisy wrote:

KIKI........hey, I like a little hick.....LOL.....canadian rednecks ya!

Pauline, welcome, nice to have you here and thanks for getting a canadian thread going back then........let's get it revived!!! We all need eachother here.....need to share knowledge and resources and maybe oneday have a made in canada reunion too!! Who knows!

Viv
Dx 1/7/2008, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER-/PR-
Keenie
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Posts: 255
Feb 20, 2008 11:17 pm Keenie wrote:

Hi Canadian Ladies!
I live outside of Calgary and I was totally jealous of the crocus sighting by one of our West Coast Sisters! It's warming up here, but I won't expect a crocus until May. ;-)
I post on Chemosabe March Cruise with my fellow chemogals, but it's great to see all of us here, fighting hard.
Christine

Be still and know that I am God!
Dx 12/6/2006, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/7 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
hi5
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Feb 21, 2008 03:07 am hi5 wrote:

It looks to me that we have about 5 or so ladies from B.C. here.  It would be great to have a Vancouver area get together.  Should see if those of us who live here could start something.

How many of you East Coasters and mid' coasters would be interested in having a get together in Beautiful B.C. this summer.

Would love to hear from you. 
ottawagirl
Joined: Feb 2008
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Feb 21, 2008 09:46 am ottawagirl wrote:

Hey all,

I`m from Ottawa and new to all this.  Ì`m so glad that I found this board.  Nobody else quite gets it.

BTW - really tired of -21 and seriously with the snow already.  As if I don`t have enough going on - you want me to shovel too! :)


Dx 1/29/2008, DCIS, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/0 nodes, ER+/PR+
Marianne195…
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Feb 21, 2008 05:31 pm Marianne1954 wrote:

Hi all, from Alberta.  Starting chemo tomorrow and don't know what to expect.  This whole journey has been the ultimate shock.  I'm dealing with it though and ready for the fight!  Had lumpectomy and 11 lymph nodes removed (3 positive) on Jan 8/08.

I'm having 6 chemos, radiation and tamoxafen after that.  Picked up my wig the other day just to know it's in the house.  Bring it on!
debstitches…
Ajax, ON
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 182
Feb 21, 2008 07:41 pm debstitchestoo wrote:

Hi Viv

When the heat is back...I'll be there!

Debbie


Dx 2/28/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 1, 0/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
CherylG
Ontario
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Feb 21, 2008 09:16 pm CherylG wrote:

SHARON51 ... where is close to Smiths Falls LOL??

OTTAWAGIRL... do you go to the Civic or General? I did chemo at the General and Rads at the Civic

I'm  2 years out from treatment so if you have questions or just need someone to listen I am here for you all. 

Been there, done that, and I "get it"

Hugs

CherylG 


Dx 6/2005, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 1/8 nodes, ER+/PR+
crazydaisy
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Feb 21, 2008 10:44 pm crazydaisy wrote:

Keenie, HI5, Ottawagirl, Marianne,Carmelle,Esserbre...........welcome ladies!!!! We have some real canadian spirit going here! We need you all, you know, like only things other women can teach eachother......words from the wise and experienced..........pass the torch girls......keep the flame going!

Hi5....I would so love to see the west. I even have a sister in Alberta...Stoneyplain to be excat but she always comes home here, I've never been out there.......I've procrastinated on that one too long....need to just do it!

Viv
Dx 1/7/2008, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER-/PR-
ottawagirl
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Feb 22, 2008 10:00 am ottawagirl wrote:

Cheryl, Right now I'm doing a little of both.  I saw a surgeon at the Civic (my surgery was done in Toronto.  I had a breast reduction and they found DCIS when the biopsied the removed tissue - complete shock).  I saw an oncologist a the General.  In a few weeks I'll be seeing the same oncologist at the Civic. Luckily Ottawa is small enough that bouncing all over the city isn't that difficult.

I'm seeing a ps next week to discuss reconstruction.  That's at the Riverside.

Where do you live??


Dx 1/29/2008, DCIS, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/0 nodes, ER+/PR+
CherylG
Ontario
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Feb 22, 2008 10:04 pm CherylG wrote:

OTTAWAGIRL ... I am in Smiths Falls. My surgery was Queensway Carleton Hosp, I saw my onc Dr Dent at both General and Civic but chemo was at General. Rads were with Dr Meng at Civic. Didn't do recon so didn't hit the Riverside LOL. Yes it's a good thing Ottawa is not too big... easy to get around.


Dx 6/2005, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 1/8 nodes, ER+/PR+
Marianne195…
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Feb 23, 2008 10:02 am Marianne1954 wrote:

Ok, one chemo down, 5 to go.  I feel good, just a bit flushed.  Lets hope for the best for the next three weeks.  I had no problems and don't think I need hubby to take me the next time.  Nice to see all the Canadians on the site.  Too bad we all have to go through this, but the support is priceless!  Thanks for the welcome.
Sharon51
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Feb 23, 2008 10:20 am Sharon51 wrote:

Ottawa girl and Cheryl.  I'm just south of Ottawa.  Had tx at the General Hosp.  I'd email you but can't figure out how to do that.  Tried clicking on your names but must be doing something wrong.
Sharon51
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Feb 23, 2008 10:27 am Sharon51 wrote:

Crazy daisy, thanks for starting this thread.  Cheryl, Ottawagirl, would you be up to meeting for a coffee sometime? 

Sharon.
CherylG
Ontario
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Feb 23, 2008 02:14 pm CherylG wrote:

Hi Sharon..

When you click on a name our profile comes up. You click "send message" and it sends a PM (private message) to the person. I will send you a PM now. You go to your "home" and view your messages there.

I would love to do coffee sometime ... where south of Ottawa are you? You are probably really close to me.

CherylG


Dx 6/2005, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 1/8 nodes, ER+/PR+
suz45
Vancouver, BC
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Feb 23, 2008 07:59 pm suz45 wrote:

Hello ladies.

I am in Vancouver BC (Richmond) and am at tx #6 of 8. I did 4 ac now onto 4 taxol, then will have radiation. The taxol is really taking its toll along with the neupogen injections. I could barely move my legs as they were in so much pain yesterday.

I forced myself to go out for a 3 - 4 km walk today as its so beautiful & springlike outside. I did it Laughing very slowly, but I did it.

Its so nice to see so many fellow Canadians here supporting each other through all this. I normally post on the chemo Dec 07 thread.

Lots of love & hugs to everyone.

Suz

Begin each day as if it were on purpose
Dx 10/19/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/21 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
sunshine200…
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Feb 23, 2008 11:02 pm sunshine2003 wrote:

Hi Everyone and a big hello to the 2003  "5 year" Graduates!!!

Pauline and Carmelle - you've done it!   and I will be there in a few short months - good to hear from you!

Carmelle, still wish to talk reconstruction with you - PM if you wish. 

Janet 
crazydaisy
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Feb 24, 2008 12:54 am crazydaisy wrote:

Marianne.........first one down, that's probably the toughest, we'll be here to count down with you, good luck.

Hey Sharon, nice to see you Ottawa girls connecting, that's awesome!

Suz45........welcome and let's keep walking together. Hope you get lots of warm sunny days and hope for pain free days for you......hugs, Viv

Debbie.......I'd like to share that yummy icecream on a hot summer day and watch the boats go by........maybe we can get some others to join us too? What do you think?

Viv
Dx 1/7/2008, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER-/PR-
debstitches…
Ajax, ON
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Feb 24, 2008 11:31 am debstitchestoo wrote:

Hi Viv

I'm sure we could convince others in the area to join us.  It's the best icecream in the world and the view is lovely!  Now we just need the summer. Did I mention that I hate winter?

Debbie


Dx 2/28/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 1, 0/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Carmelle
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Feb 25, 2008 06:39 pm Carmelle wrote:

Janet...i have pm'd twice. Hope you're getting?

Michelle


Dx 3/7/2003, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
crazydaisy
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Feb 27, 2008 02:33 am crazydaisy wrote:

OH CANADA..........who's gonna see spring first?? I don't know about those groundhogs!

Viv
Dx 1/7/2008, DCIS, 4cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER-/PR-
hi5
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Feb 27, 2008 03:51 am hi5 wrote:

marianne, daisy and suz... you'd better come to the Vancouver area round up this summer..  we are all so close....

Suz... I believe kosh ( Leanna) had spoken with you previously... I have met with her a couple times... am definitely looking forward to meeting you too.  I am in Fort Langley.

everyone is invited to the get together so for those of you who may be interested you can respond and pm me with your e-mail addies and I will keep you 'abreast'  lol on everything.  take care all 

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