Posted on: Jul 29, 2008 09:19 PM
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tkone wrote:
All,
I was diagnosed with IDC Stage II in May of 2008. I am currently going through chemo to be followed by radiation.
I am 43 years old, married with two children and a full time job. Breast Cancer was definitely not in my plans!
When I was first diagnosed, a friend gave me the book Crazy, Sexy Cancer. I thought it was a great book and one of the things she recommends is to gather up a posse of other cancer survivors and patients.
I know that there are several people located in Seattle and the Puget Sound area on different threads, but if there is a thread for all of us, I haven't found it. I thought maybe we could all get together on one thread just to compare notes and support each other through this.
Come on in, the weather is fine! Well it is Seattle and raining in July :(
Hope to hear from other Seattlelites and wish everyone the best in their journey.
Tracy
Dx 5/7/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 2, 2011 04:40 AM bak94 wrote:
Jessica, I am also so sorry to hear about your mets, this cancer stuff sucks. I am doing neoadjuvent chemo, but am going to see Dr. Beatty for bmx. so I am happy to hear that you really like him! My docs say I will have to wait a year for reconstruction due to rads and to watch for recurrence. I hope the zometa and herceptin kick some you know what! Have you started yet? Are you at Swedish for treatment?
SeaShell, scans are always hard to get through. I stress out as soon as I have one scheduled, and sometimes before that. I have locally advanced cancer so they are watching me like a hawk during chemo, way more ct scans and pet scans than I would prefer! Wishing you clean scans so you can move on to diep. Are you seeing someone local for diep? I start to research and then remember that I can't have reconstruction for awhile, so I stop looking for a ps.
I would love a get together. My profile says Seattle, but I am actually near Maple Valley. What do you gals usually do for a get together? A restaurant, park, or someones house? Do any of you belong to teamsurvivor northwest? I would love to get started up on a walking group, still a bit iffy for me right now as I am still in treatment, but something I want to do in the future.
First diagnoses 12/02 stage 2b triple neg. rt. breast Lumpectomy, chemo, rads. Second Diagnoses 4/05/11 stage 3C Triple neg new primary in left breast. BRCA1 positive.
Diagnosis: 4/5/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2-
bcs2011
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Sep 2, 2011 11:11 AM bcs2011 wrote:
Hi ladies just found your thread. I had a double March of this year (at overlake with K. Harrington) and TE in April (Yarrow Bay, McMillan) im finally at my last fill and waiting my Eday 09/29. Thanks for this local thread.
Diagnosis: 2/2011, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
tkone
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Sep 2, 2011 12:13 PM tkone wrote:
Hi ladies-and welcome newbies. OK, I have definitely been remiss in setting up a get together. We generally get together at Red Robin on Pier 54 in Seattle as we have ladies that come over on the ferry.
Bak94-I'm in Maple Valley as well. Let me know where you are at. I actually walk in the Susan G. Komen 3 day every year so I do a whole lot of walking. There are 155 of us on the team, so if you need someone to walk with, I can hook you up!
Frosty1-Did I see your name on the 3rd Annual Ta Ta Sisterhood Las Vegas Trip? This will be my third year traveling with these ladies. We have so much fun.
OK, dates
Monday October 10
Tuesday October 11
Thursday October 13
Monday October 17
Wednesday October 19
Monday October 24
Let me know what works and we will put something together.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Tracy
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Sep 2, 2011 01:06 PM Claire_in_Seattle wrote:
Hi Tracy,
Thanks for doing this. As far as I know, all of these dates work. Just checked my cycling club October Meeting date, and all is good.
Amazing that exactly two years ago today that I sat down with my surgeon to discuss the surgery and broader treatment plan.
I am now stronger and fitter than ever and now working on getting my career back on track as things have gone south with my key client. Interestingly, I am really stoked about this. Now, to make it all happen.
Anyway, have the most wonderful Labor Day weekend!!! - Claire
Completed all active treatment (AC +T, lumpectomy, and radiation). Now on to the rest of my life. So much to celebrate.
Diagnosis: 8/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/21 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 2, 2011 08:21 PM bak94 wrote:
Wow Tkone, that is incredible that you do that! I certainly couldn't keep up with you guys at this point! Do any of you ever walk at the cedar river trail? I actually live just up the hill from there. Does anybody ever take their dogs on the walks? (not the organized ones, but the local walks) I could always leave them home, but they love their walks! One is a chi and one is a border collie mix, they behave ok but certainly are not perfect:)
As far as those dates, the only one that doesn't work for me is on Tuesday.
First diagnoses 12/02 stage 2b triple neg. rt. breast Lumpectomy, chemo, rads. Second Diagnoses 4/05/11 stage 3C Triple neg new primary in left breast. BRCA1 positive.
Diagnosis: 4/5/2011, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 3, 2011 11:30 AM Claire_in_Seattle wrote:
I cycle the Cedar River Trail sometimes, and dodge the dogs and pedestrians. Reminder to do it on my hybrid, so I can do the extension and perhaps the connector to some of the other trails I haven't explored yet.
Am off doing the Interurban (south) today as need miles. Boring, but effective.
As a public service announcement DON'T GO OVER THE SPEED LIMIT!!!! I paid the fine and am in "good driving jail" for six months for going too fast on Rt 101 in Pacific County. They will be out in major revenue generation mode this weekend.
Hoping everyone has a safe and fun one. - Claire
Completed all active treatment (AC +T, lumpectomy, and radiation). Now on to the rest of my life. So much to celebrate.
Diagnosis: 8/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/21 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 3, 2011 01:17 PM blondelawyer wrote:
Hi Ladies....I also live in Seattle and just bought a juicer to do some Crazy Sexy juicing :)
I had a BMX on Aug. 16th and am getting ready to start rads in a couple of weeks. I did neoadjuvant chemo. My cancer is a beast!
I'd love to get together with everyone. My schedule is flexible and I don't have any conflicts with those dates right now. I will be doing rads and chemo (oral) during that time, so hopefully I will feel up to it.
blonde_lawyer.blogspot.com/ Widowed on November 2, 2010 Diagnosed with BC on April 13, 2011 at age of 33 Triple Negative, 5+ cm, Grade 3, BRCA neg Started Neo-Adjuvant Chemo on May 23, 2011
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Sep 4, 2011 03:28 PM SeaShelly wrote:
I would love to get together! All of the dates are good for me.
bak94 - I'm seeing Dr. Jeffrey Scott in Everett for my Diep. He's one of the few in the area that specializes in microvascular breast reconstruction. He graduated from the UW and then did a 6 year training in reconstructive surgery at the UW, Harborview and Children's Hospital. I was very impressed with him and trust him completely.
Diagnosis: 6/16/2011, ILC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 4, 2011 03:36 PM SusansGarden wrote:
Most of those dates work for me! Last time we met up I was recently diagnosed and it was great to meet women who had "been there" and looked great and were doing fine. I would love to meet up again.
Age 43 at dx..BMX NSM with TE's on 11/30/10 ~ Exchange 4/21/11 Natrelle Style 15 MP 457cc ~ onco score 15/no rad/no chemo/Tamoxifen 5 years.....Like the Lady said, "Just Dance. It will be okay. Doo Dum Doo Doo."
Diagnosis: 10/6/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
AimeeMac
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Sep 4, 2011 11:36 PM AimeeMac wrote:
Tracy, I would love to join when a date is decided. I used to work in Belltown not far from the Red Robin, but now I travel for business. I know I'm out of town the week of the 10th, but whatever you all decide on I'll hopefully be able to join. Have not joined any support groups but now I am mentally ready to meet some local ladies.
Aimee
Diagnosis: 11/11/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 5, 2011 12:05 AM pumela115 wrote:
Hi everyone, Last time we met i was half way through tx. I have been done since Jan. 13th and i would love to meet up again. Mon or Tues are best for me, but i can do any day as long as i know a week in advance. My son is getting married Oct 9th so not sure if the 10th will work but any other of those dates will be good for me, i am looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting some new friends. Thanks Tracy for putting these dinners together! I hope everyone is doing well and have a GREAT Labor Day!!!!
Pam
Diagnosis: 5/17/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 6/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 5, 2011 04:24 PM vmarie wrote:
HI all,
Those dates are all doable for me. It will be nice to see everyone.
V
Diagnosis: 1/7/2010, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
dawmson
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Sep 6, 2011 02:46 PM dawmson wrote:
All those dates look good as long as my husband can be home with our kids. I'm new to this group but I would love to get together. I haven't yet joined a support group in Seattle --somehow these boards seem like a better fit for me.
Diagnosis: 6/17/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Issymom
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Sep 6, 2011 11:34 PM Issymom wrote:
Definately sounds like we are due for a dinner. All the dates work for me but would prefer NOT to ho it on the 13th as I am leaving the next day for Parents Weekend at Montana State U (my son is a freshman).
I am having my exchange surgery next Tuesday and then I am done :)
Lorrie, Age 47, BRCA1+ (sister also +), Bi-Lat Mastectomy on 12/4/09
Diagnosis: 11/5/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 7, 2011 10:31 PM frosty1 wrote:
Lorrie -- freshman in college already? My daughter just started her high school senior year. Wow how time flies!
All of the dates are doable at this point ... but you never know what tomorrow brings. It will be great to get together with everyone -- it has been way too long -- and to hear about our 3-day walkers.
And, yes, I am going to the TaTa Reunion in Vegas! Just booked my flight. I'll be staying with Gillyone from Idaho.
Diagnosis: 12/11/2009, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
bcs2011
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Sep 9, 2011 08:06 PM bcs2011 wrote:
I'm a newbie to this site and looking for a 2nd opinion about reconstruction can any of you recomend a plastic surgeon in the seattle/kirkland area?
Diagnosis: 2/2011, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 9, 2011 08:53 PM vmarie wrote:
I had my Diep surgery performed by Dr. Beshlian & Dr. Paige (Virginia Mason). They did a great job. If I had not chose to have the DIEP surgery (had radiation, so implants we kind of out for me) and was going to have implants, I have heard great things about Dr. Welk (PolyClinic I think) He doesn't perform the DIEP surgery. GL
Diagnosis: 1/7/2010, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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Sep 10, 2011 01:42 AM libby wrote:
Dr. Welk did my reconstruction - bilateral tissue expanders, permanent implants, new nipples and tattooes. I have nothing but good things to say about him, and the process. I am extremely happy with the results 1 1/2 years down the road!
Diagnosis: 2/1/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/5 nodes, ER-/PR-
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Sep 17, 2011 09:30 PM ginagina wrote:
Hi all - Long time, no?! Saw Tracy on route today ...Seattle 3Day (day #2). She was lookin' GOOD! And it brought back a flood of emotion! Miss you all and would love a dinner get together. Hope everyone is either doing well or hanging in there!
Diagnosis: 12/22/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 24, 2011 01:13 PM aprilgirl1 wrote:
good morning Seattleites! How is everyone? DO we have a set date for a gathering next month? I would love to see you all, and meet the newer members. My kids schedule right now is brutal, and with my husband traveling my evenings are very limited, but I will do my best to make it!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Diagnosis: 11/7/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 24, 2011 06:58 PM SusansGarden wrote:
I hope we can make this happen :) I would like to see everyone and any new people as well!
You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might just find you get what you need.
Diagnosis: 10/6/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 26, 2011 11:05 AM tkone wrote:
It looks like the best day is Monday October 24th to get together. Let's try this:
Monday October 24th
6:00pm
Red Robin Pier 54 Seattle
Hope to see everyone there!
Tracy
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Sep 26, 2011 11:25 AM ingoodcompany wrote:
Hi everyone!
I am new to the forum and also from the Pudget Sound area. Had my treatment at Swedish and in the process of reconstruction at Polyclinic.
Diagnosis: 3/7/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/7 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 26, 2011 11:34 AM frosty1 wrote:
Ingoodcompany - welcome ... you are truly in good company with our Seattle crew! Please join us on october 24 if you can. We are here for you!
Diagnosis: 12/11/2009, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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Sep 26, 2011 11:37 AM ingoodcompany wrote:
Thank you Frosty. I wish I could make it on the 24th, but cannot. I will check back to see when the next one will be.
Diagnosis: 3/7/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/7 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 27, 2011 01:44 PM SusansGarden wrote:
I put the 24th on my calendar! Looking forward to it :)
You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might just find you get what you need.
Diagnosis: 10/6/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Sep 27, 2011 02:50 PM Issymom wrote:
See you on the 24th!
Lorrie, Age 47, BRCA1+ (sister also +), Bi-Lat Mastectomy on 12/4/09
Diagnosis: 11/5/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Sep 27, 2011 03:52 PM SeaShelly wrote:
I'll be there. I really look forward to meeting all of you!
Diagnosis: 6/16/2011, ILC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
AimeeMac
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Sep 27, 2011 08:28 PM AimeeMac wrote:
Oh poop!
I won't be able to meet all you lovely ladies as I am flying out that morning to Orlando on business. Hopefully it won't be long until another meeting - anyone north of Seattle (I'm in Lynnwood) I would love to meet up whenever I am in town.
Aimee
Diagnosis: 11/11/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-