Posted on: Sep 16, 2010 07:13 PM
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Carrol2 wrote:
Hello I am getting ready to start 4 treatments of TC 3 weeks apart. I am trying to decide on which oncology to go to. I am 45 in great health very fit. Both places are the same distance from my home about 30-45 minutes.
Place A automatically gives you the neulasta shot the day after chemo then check blood counts every 10 days, and they have kind of dividers between the chemo chairs with a curtain if you want privacy. But I am also checking into another one of their locations that the same doctor goes to.
Place B only gives neulasta if you need it, they have you come in once a week to monitor blood counts. They have an open room for treatment but they also have a few private rooms you could use, and they have wifi which would really make the time fly and I could get work done.
Any opinions on the neulasta shot? Should I go with a doctor who feels I should just automatically get it or not?
Diagnosis: 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Carrol2
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Mar 5, 2012 08:57 AM Carrol2 wrote:
I would love to meet up with everyone. I do a lot of traveling to car shows so my time is pretty limited. I will be in San Antonio Texas next week and Omaha Nebraska the week after and then no more shows planned but . . . I am working on a deal for us to go to Atlantic City, NJ in June. Don't know if it will pan out but I will let you know. Not exactly a hot spot to visit but we will most likely be in NY after the show visiting family since it is close. Of course if you want to come to Kansas City I have two spare bedrooms one with a double bed one with two twins so anyone who would like to can come here and we could do BBQ and fireworks. We have a nice July 4th here, my husband puts on a pretty nice show of fireworks.
Diagnosis: 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Mar 5, 2012 11:40 AM marjie wrote:
I'm a little scared to meet
Lago - I think we'd get in a lot of trouble together
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Diagnosis: 7/13/2010, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Mar 5, 2012 11:55 AM lago wrote:
No you are way more trouble than I am. I just speak a good game
(OK I do love a little mischief now and then.)
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TifJ
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Mar 5, 2012 12:41 PM TifJ wrote:
Getting together would be fantastic. It is really sad that Carrol and I live maybe 15-20 minutes apart and have never met!! What's wrong with us Carrol? LOL!
Australia is not in my budget either (although I would love to go someday). Anywhere in the US I could manage! I How far is Chicago from you Marjie? I know Carrol and I both are in the Kansas City area, but it is really boring here!! I imagine we could find some trouble to get into though!
On a sad note, our chemo buddy Beccad has been diagnosed Stage IV. She posted on the Calling all TNs thread. I believe bone,lung and liver. Let's all send her some good vibes!!
I am waiting to hear on a job interview I had with the local school district for a paraprofessional position. I would love to go back to work, but need a schedule that works with the kids!
So happy for your news Mum!!!
Happy Monday everyone!
Diagnosis: 8/30/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Mar 5, 2012 01:02 PM lago wrote:
becca and I also found out about MBJ today too. Hate this disease
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Mar 5, 2012 01:56 PM TifJ wrote:
Me too Lago.
Diagnosis: 8/30/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Mar 5, 2012 02:12 PM Carrol2 wrote:
man I hate these recurrences. Just when science seems to have come so far treating this we are reminded of how far we still have to go. I am hoping Becca and MBJ will pull through this.
Tiffany just say when and where! I am going away for a few weeks but normally I have lots of time since I only work part time.
Going to PS today to see what the next step will be. I think things are looking good.
Diagnosis: 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Mar 5, 2012 04:08 PM TifJ wrote:
Send me a message when you get home Carrol and we will meet for lunch!
Diagnosis: 8/30/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Mar 5, 2012 04:17 PM Carrol2 wrote:
posted on the pic forum of my progress at 6,10 and now 18 weeks since surgery.
Diagnosis: 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Mar 5, 2012 04:48 PM lago wrote:
OMG Carrol wait till you get nips & tatts. You are going to look amazing. BTW I put on weight too these past few months. I have been exercising and strength training… I just need to stop eating so much
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Diagnosis: 7/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
mumorange
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Mar 6, 2012 04:23 PM mumorange wrote:
LOL...I didn't expect you all to come to Australia! I think I should be the one to travel and am prepared to do so. Let's start with a place and go from there?
Diagnosis: 8/31/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 1/3 nodes, ER+, HER2-
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Mar 6, 2012 04:26 PM mumorange wrote:
I don't care where...as long as it's a city so I don't have to travel to the US then further. You girls sort that out as I have no idea!
Diagnosis: 8/31/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 1/3 nodes, ER+, HER2-
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Mar 6, 2012 06:22 PM Carrol2 wrote:
I am often in New York which is a good city for excitement with lots to do and I lived there all my life until 3 years ago so I know my way around. But it is expensive so that is why I was thinking Kansas City but def not as much to do here.
Diagnosis: 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Mar 6, 2012 06:23 PM Carrol2 wrote:
ph BTW thanks Lago I think things are looking good, my PS is pleased. Gonna need lipo, fat grafting and still gotta fix that left side still too much tissue on the bottom.
Diagnosis: 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Mar 6, 2012 06:37 PM lago wrote:
Lots to do in Chicago but don't come here when it's winter/early spring… although it is 64F today!
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Mar 6, 2012 06:48 PM marjie wrote:
There's always CANADA eh!
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Mar 6, 2012 08:43 PM TifJ wrote:
I will be in New York City sometime in September- don't know exact dates yet. My 2 best friends and I are going to celebrate my 2 year cancerversary ( I hope I don't jinx it by mentioning it now)!! I've never been to Canada!
Diagnosis: 8/30/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Mar 6, 2012 08:49 PM lago wrote:
I've been to Montreal several times (actually one of the times was my honeymoon). I do hear Ontario is very nice… and Marj is there so that means it must be fun too. My passport is up to date (with my longer hair and all my eyebrows and lashes).
Mum what cities can you fly directly to in the US. I would think NY, LA and maybe Chicago.
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Mar 6, 2012 10:23 PM Survivorwoman wrote:
I could come to Canada too. Though, I thought we could go to a place with a beach!!! and get some sun and vitamin D. But I am open to anything....even Lago's and Marjie's mischief. You guys are funny!!!
Diagnosis: 7/26/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Mar 6, 2012 10:36 PM lago wrote:
I don't do sun. Makes wrinkles and age spots.
Chicago has a big lakefront.
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Mar 6, 2012 10:39 PM Survivorwoman wrote:
OK. Chicago will be great!
Diagnosis: 7/26/2010, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Mar 6, 2012 10:43 PM marjie wrote:
What mischief??
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Mar 6, 2012 10:47 PM lago wrote:
Marj you just look like trouble. You have that sparkle in your eye
What you folks don't know is Mum is the wild one!
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Mar 6, 2012 10:48 PM marjie wrote:
LOL. Round these parts, it's affectionately referred to as "Marj at Large"
Treatment: Rt Lump/SNB Aug 2010, FECx3/Tx3, radsx25+8, Herceptin x18
Diagnosis: 7/13/2010, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Mar 8, 2012 08:50 PM mumorange wrote:
I've just had a quick look around a few websites. I can fly direct to LA or via Sydney to Honolulu? It would be kind of nice to get us all away from home if we can.
Thoughts?
Diagnosis: 8/31/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 1/3 nodes, ER+, HER2-
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Mar 8, 2012 08:51 PM mumorange wrote:
Lago, if Honolulu puts you off because of the sun I will just stay inside and drink with you! I have no idea how far anything is for you girls so I will let you decide. If it's Chicago that everyone wants to do I will find a way to do it.
Diagnosis: 8/31/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 1/3 nodes, ER+, HER2-
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Mar 8, 2012 09:15 PM lago wrote:
I'll wear a big hat. Seriously I do go out I just don't sunbathe. Hawaii is $$$.
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Diagnosis: 7/13/2010, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 0/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
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Mar 8, 2012 09:40 PM Carrol2 wrote:
yeah Hawaii is way to pricey for me right now, even LA would be pretty expensive. I might be able to make it to Chicago though, I do go to New York to visit family at least once a year. Going to San Antonio Texas next week then Omaha Nebraska the week after. New Orleans is really a blast that is close and the weather is warm there.
Diagnosis: 6/23/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Mar 9, 2012 04:44 AM mumorange wrote:
What if I try for New York? Guessing that's just as expensive as Hawaii?
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Mar 9, 2012 04:47 AM mumorange wrote:
How would I get to new Orleans? You girls come up with a destination and, if I don't have to do too many flights, I will be there
Diagnosis: 8/31/2010, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 1/3 nodes, ER+, HER2-