Topic: Calling all TNS

Aug 19, 2012 08:53 PM CatWhispurrer wrote:

Kim - thank you for the thoughts you shared with us about Suz.  I had only been on here for a few months before she was gone but she was one of the first to welcome me.  I'll always remember her, especially now through your words.  We are a small, loving family and each loss is great.

Aug 19, 2012 10:31 PM mccrimmon324 wrote:

Kim,

Thank you, that was so beautiful. I don't have words, just, thank you.   

Aug 19, 2012 11:38 PM Paintingmywaythru wrote:

Inmate....I hate f.....ing cancer and I so hope you are able to get into a trial that will work for you. Ativan is a good pal right about now. Big hugs to you and your husband.

Aug 20, 2012 12:22 AM kathyrnn wrote:

Kiim - thank you so much for sharing about Suze, and LJ and Mary. It made me cry, but in a good way, to know that they are still in our hearts. You were so lucky to have such a wonderful friend, as was she to have you.

Aug 20, 2012 04:21 AM BernieEllen wrote:

Lovely and so touching - Kim

Aug 20, 2012 09:35 AM Luah wrote:

born: Beautiful avatar photo.  

Aug 20, 2012 10:43 AM Fighter_34 wrote:

Can some one pass the tissue?? We miss them so dearly and I HATE what CANCER has taken from all of us. I may not post everyday, but my heart is always here and to answer your question YES we are FAMILY!! Maybe not by blood but definitely in spirit.

RIP LJ, Suze35 and MBJ.....

Aug 20, 2012 02:04 PM BernieEllen wrote:

Aug 20, 2012 06:50 PM gillyone wrote:

Thanks for adding those names to remind us Navy.

Aug 20, 2012 10:00 PM Tazzy wrote:

Cocker... that would take some patience eh?  How are the rads going?

Aug 20, 2012 10:54 PM christina1961 wrote:

Thanks, Navymom.

Annie, I don't think I ever had that much hair! Amazing...

Painting, I have had rib pain on and off since the first chemo (TAC).  I had a bone scan then and it cleared up after about a month post chemo then in PT one day the therapist was moving me and pulled up on my lower rib.  I felt a pop and for three weeks I was in quite a bit of pain.  I think that is when I had the second bone scan - last October - all clear.  Then a few weeks ago, I bent over in my desk chair to pick something up and the arm of the chair went into the lower ribs and I felt something shift and I had pain for three weeks - it is not noticeable now unless I push on it or pull my stomach in tightly.  I had recently been to the allergist for asthma so he called for a chest xray due to the rib pain and the asthma just to be on the safe side.  Thankfully it was clear, too.

 The PT said that there are "joints" between the ribs and I believe he said overall there are 135 different junctures in the overall thoracic area that are all interdependent.  I think my problems may be from the tightness of the scar tissue and radiated tissue pulling on my ribs - and also the chemo and Neulasta causing general inflammation.  When I recently went bicycling and rode 11 miles Sat and again on Sunday, I could really feel a burn on my masectomy side the first day as the muscle got used to supporting my head and shoulders again.  My masectomy was in July 2011 and I am six months from my last chemo (I had neo and adjuvant chemos). Of course, I always mention things like this at my check up, but I am much less concerned since it has gone away each time.

Aug 21, 2012 10:58 AM Fighter_34 wrote:

Thanks Navymom! Morning lovely ladies. 

Just chimming in on the stretching and massaging, I use vick's vapor rub to massage my breast area it gives it that nice warm fuzzy feeling. Its great for relieving head colds so I figured it would work great on relieving and decreasing inflammation in that area as well. After I walk on the weekends I rub down with it after I get out of the shower. It really makes you feel so relaxed. Just a thought.

Felt a nice cool breeze in the air this morning could FALL be on the way...?? Considering it was so HOT this summer. Yes. Yes.

Aug 21, 2012 11:35 AM Wrenwood47 wrote:

Just checking in....Has anyone heard from Inmate?

Aug 21, 2012 02:50 PM the5owens wrote:

Ok friends....I got some of my results from the test they did last week. Need encouragment...info...advice. Pet Scan was normal...Chest Xray was normal...Blood work normal. Genetic testing not back yet. Breast MRI showed a suspicious area in my left breast. My cancer is in the right. I am having a biopsy on Monday 8/27. How likely is it that I have cancer in both breasts? Mammos and US showed nothing in my left breast. I am starting to freak out again. I think she said something about a lymph node in my left breast but I must admit I spaced out after biopsy. This waiting is terrible I thought I was close to surgery but now another week of waiting for results. I was thinking lumpectomy but now with something suspicious should I be thinking Mastectomy. I just don't know....

Aug 21, 2012 05:19 PM ksmatthews wrote:

Was popping in to check on inmate?  Inmate where are you?  I hope you are feeling well and just out enjoying yourself!