Profile for christine52

Member Since: May 30, 2006
Last Login: May 3, 2008
Location: ny
Occupation: retired teacher

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Recent Posts by christine52

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: May 3, 2008 10:37 am

Now Hospice

Angela
Know that you are held tight amongst prayers.
Blessed, your id says it all.
Christine

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Apr 25, 2008 05:15 pm

ct

KB
Praying with all I have that you find what you need to cope with all this.
Be well, know that you are thought of often.
Christine

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: Apr 23, 2008 04:30 pm

hey
My thyroid was damaged from rads too. I'm still trying to get the proper dosage of synthroid. I'm on 1 mcg now and was brought there very gradually. Do any of you feel a thickening in the throat?
Christine52

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Apr 23, 2008 04:20 pm

Mom's journey ended today

So sorry for your loss. Many prayers sent your way.
Christine52

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Apr 23, 2008 04:16 pm

blood transfusion.....

Hi Deb
I was also scared to have a transfusion but it does wonders for the anemia. You will gain some strength from it. The odds are really slim these days of getting something else. As for administration it is easier than chemo hon. Be well and hope you can make the decision you are comfortable with.
Christine52

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: Mar 30, 2008 12:00 pm

Anxious and Scared Stage III

Hi Dancer
I was stage three also and did TAC. Keeping hydrated is extremely important. Bullion helped me tolerate fluids. Hang in there cause the chemo does wondrous things. I empathize with the struggle but you will one day put this in the rear view mirror. Stay strong you can beat this bugger.
Hugs
Christine

Posted in: Day to Day Matters + Humor and Games, Created: Mar 29, 2008 05:01 pm

Homophone word game

hole/////whole

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Mar 29, 2008 08:19 am

Ladies Please Help Me,I feel Like it's crunch time..

Zarow
I just wanted you to know there are prayers going your way.
Be well and best of luck with these excruciating decisions.
Big hug
Christine

Posted in: Support & Community Connections + Chat Room Friends, Created: Mar 25, 2008 09:04 am

HELP ME PLEASE!!!! PRAYERS NEEDED!!!

Peggy
The experience of new testing and waiting for results is excruciating!!!
I wish renewed relief for the anxiety it causes.
Be well and peace
Christine

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Just Diagnosed, Created: Mar 24, 2008 06:25 pm

Chemo before Masectomy?

Shari
I had chemo first and it worked so well that they couldn't even palpate the tumors. then mast and tram and rads.
Chemo first was good for me Shari and I wish you the best of luck.
Be well
Christine

Posted in: Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Prayers and Spiritual Inspiration, Created: Mar 24, 2008 02:29 pm

Wishes for Slonedeb

SloneDeb

Prayers going your way
Don't give up on you
Peace
Christine

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Mar 12, 2008 03:39 pm

Trams

Teresa
I had a tummy tram same day as mast. It is a good long recovery- but if you are young it is your own tissue. Can't tell you whether or not to go for it such a personal decision. It is very hard to do when you never heard of these things before. Good Luck hon and be well.
Christine

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Stage III Cancer, Created: Mar 10, 2008 03:30 pm

5 years this week.

Thank you for the hope Michelle
I am grateful you took the time to post such a positive statement. Best wishes!
Christine

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Stage III Cancer, Created: Mar 10, 2008 03:25 pm

I want to quit my chemo..

Evy
Please keep trying . You are in my prayers. Feel the strength being sent to you.
Christine

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Surgery - Before, During, and After, Created: Mar 5, 2008 01:04 pm

Anyone develop a seroma?

Hi
I had mast with tram (tummy) and developed seroma that was drained many times. Many cc's of fluids were drained off. I do have a little concavity where they aspirated but nothing I can't live with. I can't imagine not having it drained but I guess we are all different. My surgeon didn't seem alarmed by the actually process. It didn't hurt me at all cause I have lost the feeling in the"new " breast.
Hope all goes well with you all
Christine

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Feb 29, 2008 07:40 pm

mastectomy and immediate reconstruction

Sylvia
I had chemo first but did mast and tummy tram same day then rads. So I guess the plastic surgeons all work differently. But he new the rads would shrink the flap some. Anyway I don't envy the choice they are hard to make good Luck
Christine

Posted in: Support & Community Connections + Chat Room Friends, Created: Feb 25, 2008 09:03 pm

A beautiful letter from C.T.G.'s Mom

Peggy
Thank you for sharing the letter with us all. I know what you mean about a break from it all.
I feel so lucky Laura took so few breaks even when feeling so badly. She had more stamina in one pinky than I have in my whole being. A true gift from above. She is greatly missed by me for sure. What a beautiful message from her Mom.
Than you Peggy
Christine

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Feb 23, 2008 06:57 am

Radiation Damaged My Thyroid

Dear Chattie
Same happened here.
I'm on synthroid too and still am not regulated. It takes time. Make sure you get an endocrinologist. Keep the blood test copies of the TSH, FreeT3 and 4. Did you have radioactive iodine treatment?
Good Luck and be well
christine

Posted in: Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Prayers and Spiritual Inspiration, Created: Jan 27, 2008 09:37 am

Wishes for Slonedeb

Slone
Bless and peace
remember you are loved
Christine

Posted in: Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer: Time to Circle the Wagons, Created: Jan 27, 2008 09:26 am

Community Afghan

Madison
One of my favorite songs and people
coat of many is really kewl
christine