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  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    I have had this problem now for eight years..it started after chemo

  • TheShopMama
    TheShopMama Member Posts: 276
    edited August 2009

    I had significant short term memory loss after chemo.  My onc said sometimes it is permanent.

  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 842
    edited August 2009

    Hollyann .. I can't remember words any more either.  I didn't have chemo, and after 6 weeks on Tamoxifen and a week on Arimidex, I quit both.

    I don't have any ovaries and my HRT meds were stopped as soon as breast cancer was suspected.  I think a lot of it has to do with lack of estrogen, age and stress.

    It's so frustrating to be talking to someone and all of a sudden you can't remember a word you've used hundreds of times.  It really bugs me. 

    Or I mix up my words, e.g., beggs and acon for eggs and bacon.

    Hope everyone has a good evening!

    love,

    Bren

  • TheShopMama
    TheShopMama Member Posts: 276
    edited August 2009

    I have had what seems like a long day today.  Walking slowly around the perimeter to make sure all have what they need.  Friendship abounds in the wagon circle.  Throwing a log of friendship as well as comfort on the fire tonight.  It would be a nice night to sit around the campfire and talk about friends... those gone on and those still here.... to relax in the comfort of knowing we are here for each other.  I am here for you....

    Pam

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    throwing another log on...

  • sherry7
    sherry7 Member Posts: 5
    edited August 2009

    Hey Lisa, long time, I see so many familiar names, are they in trouble?  I pray not.  Well we are looking at Oceanside again....

    Right now I am dealing with a suspicious spot on my LE arm.  My doctor wants to cut it out next week and I am afraid that I will end up with my lymphedema much worse.  And, on the other side, what is this weird spot?  I need to talk to someone with LE and cutting into a limb with it.

    unfortunately I have had skin cancer before and this is starting out just like the last one.  Last time it was basal, I pray for the same this time.  Hope to see you chatting Lisa, I miss you, Sherry

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    Hi back Sherry, good to see you too...

    I wish I knew more about lymphendema, but I do not..so sorry to hear about the spot..what to do , what to do?/

    sending hugs up your way...would be good to see you down here!!

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    sorry this was posted twice

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009
    sorry this was posted three times
  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 279
    edited August 2009

    Please circle the wagon around my niece Katie....She has a quarter size lump in her left breast...She is 40 but is mentally challenged.......She has had it for quite a while but thought only we sisters got bc!.......Please pray it is B9!......Lisa you need to talk to Binny..She knows everything about LE.....

  • TheShopMama
    TheShopMama Member Posts: 276
    edited August 2009

    Moving Katie to the middle of the wagon circle, wrapping her in a hugaghan and saying a prayer for her and her family.  Lumps are so scary. 

    Another quiet day here in the circle.... hoping you are all well and missing hearing from you.  I will throw a log onto the campfire and give us a little light.  A light of hope would be very nice tonight, as well as the light of friendship and healing.   Gather round, lean in... listen to the spirits whispering in the wind.   I will take the evening watch.... hope someone brings around coffee in the early morning...

    Pam

  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 586
    edited August 2009

    HollyAnn,  truly sorry to read about your niece Katie.  We will certainly bring her to the middle of the circle and please know that prayers are being offered for this to be benign.  Please keep us posted.  Does she have any scans or a biopsy scheduled?  Yes, to forgetting things too.  Couldn't remember this ladys name at church today, I KNEW IT, and she even gave me a hug and totally lost her name.  It is embarassing - I kept thinking and thinking and finally remembered it about 10 minutes later.  True I  had not seen her in awhile but that shouldn't have made me forget her name/

    I am really dreading getting my cholesterol checked now - I really don't need any med that is going to make me gain weight.  I need to get out the door and at least walking now that DH is doing better.

    Tossing on another log, is quiet in the circle this Sunday evening.  

    Hugs,  Brenda 

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    I am bringing along some fruit for the campfire..

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    Hi Brenda...you are up late, lady...

    I forget more names than I know...

  • TheShopMama
    TheShopMama Member Posts: 276
    edited August 2009

    good morning all... Lisa, the fruit looks so good.  Almost like you can touch it on the page.  I am all for more fruit for breakfast this morning.  Brenda I know what you mean about the memory.  Now what was I going to say.......

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 859
    edited August 2009

    Hollyann,   prayers and good wishes are being sent for your neice.

    Good Morning (afternoon to those on the East Coast)....hope today is a good day...

    Lisa, yum......looks good

  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 586
    edited August 2009

    Good Evening everyone,

    Lisa love fresh fruit. 

    Jo - cholesterol check tomorrow - stay tuned.  

    Bringing all those with test, chemo, rads, just problems of life to the center of the circle. May the company of caring friends, warmth of the fire they keep burning, hugs and prayers offered, give you comfort and peace. 

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    Brenda...good luck with the blood test..I have mine on Wednesday right before my liver U/S

    along with a cazillion others for the liver doctor..

    I saw this little, teeny guy today up in LA...he couldn't be more that an inch and a half long...so cute

    he can keep us company tonight...

  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 842
    edited August 2009

    Hollyann,

    Checking in to see how things are with Katie .. and let you know I'm keeping her in my thoughts.

    Let's keep Katie in the center of the circle.

    Hi to all the Circle Girls!

    love you all,

    Bren

  • kbugmom
    kbugmom Member Posts: 8,310
    edited August 2009

    I will keep Katie in prayer Hollyann.  God bless us all..

  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 586
    edited August 2009

    Evening to the circle,

    Jo, no results today. 

    HollyAnn any update on Katie as to test or biopsy, etc. 

    Tonight, lets think of one good thing that came from having breast cancer.  We can share around the fire.   Hot chocolate with marshmallows, fresh baked cookies will be our treat tonight at the fire.   

  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited August 2009

    warm wishes, long hugs and many prayers are with all who need them in the circle tonight, a circle that spreads all the way to the windy city.

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    I found time today to stop and smell the roses

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009
  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009
  • TheShopMama
    TheShopMama Member Posts: 276
    edited August 2009

    Lisa, What beautiful roses!  Reminds me of a quote..... "God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December."    Tonight I am thankful for so many precious memories.  It is raining here... Putting up a tarp over our wagons to keep us dry.  Reaching out to all of you as we gather as friends around the fire.  God bless each of us the way only He can do.     Good night to all...

    P.S.  Lisa,  can you keep that little critter out of my sleeping bag?  :)

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    Pam., I think that critter is scared of us..but I will chase him away...

    he was so cute...

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    He is under the rock..

    miles from our campsite

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    I also ran across this lavender rose

    I don't think the digital camera really captured the color

    but it is beautiful

  • socallisa
    socallisa Member Posts: 10,184
    edited August 2009

    And some lavender african daisies..

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