RoundTwoinCA

Karen - to quote another sister, crappity crap crap crap! The good news is it is curable and I know it sucks but I've had half my thyroid removed and while it's not fun - it was a somewhat smooth recovery. I have a skinny scar around my neck and it's hardly noticeable to others. Good luck!!

Nikoleta,

I am so sad to read this. Roza was an inspiration to me when I first joined and continued to be - even when she was very ill. I will never forget her. I am so sorry for your loss and wish you peace. We will miss her so much.

Hugs,

Ginney

Hello ladies!

I haven't forgotten you all! I posted on the Recurrence forum yesterday to let them all know how I am and try to give some hope. A couple of CG's responded and reminded me to post here too!

So I am still doing very well. My numbers for my liver are now completely normal for the first time since this all started. My markers have come down tremendously from the beginning and the Arimidex has continued where the chemo left off. I am confident they will be back down to "normal" soon enough. My onc is very pleased and I will be getting a bone density test in a month or so to see if I need to continue with the Zometa. To me that means he thinks my bones are good enough! YAY!

Personally, I feel great - no pain, much less anxiety and a positive outlook on life. I've learned that when the dark thoughts creep in I have to fight to get them out. Unfortunately, as I posted before - that means spending less time here. While there is much love, there is also much sadness - I offer my support when I have enough to give but that is not often since I am sensitive and have to work hard to keep myself in a good place.

I did visit with my brother and mother so they now believe me when I say I'm doing well - they thought I was "putting on a brave face" for them. I told them that they will KNOW when I'm not doing well - because I can be a big baby and will be PISSED!! It was good to go somewhere and do something (other than work) for a change. I also joined a bowling league at work - it's only 6 weeks but boy it felt good to do something that I couldn't do last year. I'm a little sore but it was so much fun!

I've put on a little weight - ughhh - can't really blame the treatments for much - pretty much been eating like a pig but now that my clothes don't all fit, I'm back to the good stuff. My DH and I are still living apart - don't remember if I told the long story - but basically his life has too much drama for me so we live separately. I don't know if we will be together again but this is working out well. His life (meaning his ex and son - both very troubled) continues to be a mess and he's really having a hard time. He doesn't share much to spare me the negativity but I try to support him as much as I can. I only know that while I was involved in it, I was a mess - felt horrible, ended up on Xanax, and evenutally was dx again. I won't say they are or are not related - but since I moved I have been getting better every day.

Other than that, my DD is doing very well in college and I am truly blessed to have her and know that she is blossoming into a wonderful woman. She's had a tough life with my health but is a trooper and has an appreciation of life that many do not. One of the "gifts" we have all received.

I still pop in every couple of weeks - but just know that I am good and still think of you all often. I won't be able to make Pinkstock but will be there in spirit!

Love to you all!! You are some of the precious "gifts" I have received!

Many hugs,

Ginney

RoundTwoinCA, Ginney, Roseville, CA

Hope to make it - at least in spirit!

I'm here! I've been taking a break - lots going on right now - supporting my friend with Hepatitis, had another friend over for the weekend, working on work and taxes, and working on myself - meditation, yoga and relaxation - all good stuff.

Not certain about PinkStock - forgot about a trip I have in May for my nephew's graduation - so I'll have to play it by ear.

Other than that - I'm feeling great - everything where the Dr. wants it and we're staying the course.

Way too many pages to catch up - posted on Gina's other thread yesterday quickly - hope everyone is doing well...

love you all,

Ginney

This is funny...

http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/2007/02/28/you_wont_lose_a.html

Wow - you are a busy bunch - like 7 pages?? How fun! I've been working on a side job and it's taking much more time than I would like! But it will finance my trip to Pinkstock in August. So here's the funny part - my DH has his 30th high school reunion that weekend - we can see family, do the reunion, and go to Pinkstock. Then today I get a notice that my high school reunion is the weekend of July 21 - so - what to do, what to do....I'm thinking I'll take two trips - one for family and reunion and one for other reunion and Pinkstock - what the heck? I spent most of last year not being able to take time off for FUN - only for chemo! It's either that or go July 20 and stay until August 5....hmmmmm...that's a thought too!

Anyway,

GINA - I'm so happy you have official news of clean scans - what a HUGE relief that is!! YAY!!

Susan ... and others ... DO NOT hold back your feelings from us - this is why we are here - none of us are bugged by them!! Ever!

Don't have the eyes to read back and catch up - hear there was quite a party and that's great - did see the party thread - that's a good idea Vickie.

Just want to let you know that I'm still here and love you all so much!!

Hugs,

Ginney

Arimidex - been almost two months and so far ok - gained a bit of weight - I've been eating like a pig though. I just seem to be so HUNGRY - craving lots of sugar. I'll have to check the side effects - and get some self-control!



Ginney

Hey CGs,

I was worried so I PM'd LauraB to see how she is - she's got a lot going on but is doing fine. She said she'll stop in soon to give an update. She sounds good and focused on what she is doing.

I know I'm relieved!

Hugs,

Ginney