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Joined: Jan 2008
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  • Posted on: Jan 22, 2008 01:08 pm
wetcoast wrote:

Hi girls,

A relatively new comer to the site and found some canadian girls. I am looking for anyone with experience in oncology in the interior. It is a cold but glorious day here in the okanagan.

laurel
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hi5
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Mar 14, 2008 03:50 am hi5 wrote:

hi wetcoast.... I wanted to bump this up so you may get some more responses.

A get together in the Vancouver area is being planned for  July or August.  There are a few people from the interior that will probably be coming. 

 Send me your e mail address and I can keep you informed.

Take care

hi5
wetcoast
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Mar 14, 2008 11:01 am wetcoast wrote:

I thought It sent it to you already but shall again in a pm. Definitely interested

dx dec 11/07 1.7 cm stage 1 grade 3 er pr her neg, lymph node neg
hi5
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Mar 15, 2008 01:36 am hi5 wrote:

wetcoast...I'd appreciate it ... I am in the midst of moving and preparing to go to new orleans and mississppi for a get together.  Want to put together the list of people interested and get organized.
Dragonfli
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Apr 7, 2008 09:50 pm Dragonfli wrote:

Hello Hi5,

I went to Vernon for chemo & surgery and Kelowna for my rads. I completed all treatment in June 2004.


Dx 10/2/2003, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 2/6 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
wetcoast
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Apr 7, 2008 10:44 pm wetcoast wrote:

Hi Dragonfli,

I am halfway home for chemo with 4 taxol to go. I have done the same as you  with chemo and surgery in vernon and will go to kelowna for rads the end of June I think.

dx dec 11/07 1.7 cm stage 1 grade 3 er pr her neg, lymph node neg
Dragonfli
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Apr 7, 2008 11:28 pm, edited Apr 7, 2008 11:29 PM by Dragonfli Dragonfli wrote:

Hi Wetcoast,

Sorry about misdirecting my comment to Hi5. How are you feeling?

I wish I was on here earlier, I see you did the Kytril for anti-naseau. I wound up on Nystatin for that icky thick feeling of thrush in the mouth. I did the FEC with Dr. Hardy in Vernon.

I am assuming that you and I are probably closer in location then one might think. Feel free to PM me or message me on my website.

The rad techs I met in Kelowna were so amazing...fun..upbeat. Congrats on being in the home stretch!!

One step at a time...and you'll be finshed treatment before you know it. At this time of year, I always rejoice with the thoughts of rebirth. The flowers emerging, the perennials that come back from the depths of winter. I  think of my chemo ending in the spring..and my body emering as new and as fresh as the grass and the flowers.

Hugss


Dx 10/2/2003, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 2/6 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
myrnaincabc…
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Jun 21, 2008 04:19 pm myrnaincabc wrote:

Hello everyone,

I'm a Canadian living in Oklahoma and I'm planning on quiting my job, getting a divorce and moving back up north. I havent lived in Canada since I was a child and then lived in ontario. I have given this great though and am now looking for an area in BC that is close to the Washington boarder as my youngest son lives in Kenmore WA. Im thinking Sidney or Victoria area? Im doing this for many reasons, but my main reason is I believe it will be the best move for me/ health wise. My job in the States is very very stressful and my hubby although he is a kind man is an alcoholic. I just cant continue this anylonger. My concern is what if I get up ther and get sick again/ is there long term helth care if your to ill to work? I was dx with IDC in May of 06 and went through 4 AC 4 Tax chemo treatments/then 33 radiation treatments. I was triple neg, stage I, grade 3/ partial mast.

I know this is way more info then anyone needs but I'm really scared and so very tired. Im 55 years old and a grandma of 8. I have a Masters in counseling/human relations and hope work wouldnt be a problem. My plan is to start the process and move this time next year.

Any idea of average cost of small apartment?
I'm sorry Im just jumping in like this but just really could use some help with the system up north/ and job/housing costs.

Thanks so much

Myrna in Oklahoma
Summer
Joined: Jun 2008
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Jun 24, 2008 02:00 pm Summer wrote:

Hi Myrna, here is a link for apartments for rent in the Victoria area and Sidney area.

http://www.salescene.com/apt0001.html      (Victoria)

http://www.places4rent.com/search/search.asp?LOCID=10407     (Sidney)

For buyer information, just visit http://www.mls.ca/

For your information, the job market in Western Canada is hot hot hot.  Here is a link to the Canadian Government, they have been posting new jobs since the late last year, beginning this year.

http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/menu/alljobs_e.htm

Link to BC Health jobs  http://employment.gov.bc.ca/index.php?rLoad=1

There is a head start for you.  My sister sold everything last year (1 year September) and moved to BC Coquitlam area (from Alberta).  She is ecstatic, as she loves living there.  Take one step at a time, YOU CAN DO IT!

Summer
myrnaincabc…
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Jun 27, 2008 05:04 pm myrnaincabc wrote:

Thanks so very much for the reply Summer/ it is a big help to follow the links. I hope to be headed that way in under a year. I'm scared as heck but really need to make this move for myself. Heck I raised my kids and at this point in my life I dont need anything fancy/just some peace and quiet/maby find some good friends.

Thanks again!

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