Illinois ladies facing bc
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Faith is not something that is passive. Our faith requires a commitment from us. If thoughts of lack come to mind, we counteract such negativity by counting our blessings and giving thanks for the abundance of good things we have. The ability of our bodies to heal is enhanced by our affirmations of life, which stimulate a positive response from the life within our very cells.
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Just a note -- I read this a little too fast the first time. The second and third time really gave it much more meaning.
Blessings,
Jackie
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Ok, my non-armidex, non fasting cholesterol was "normal", so Dr. Migas is ordering me Femara (Letrazole) to try. I asked the nurse about Aromasin and she said all of these drugs will raise cholesterol....... I'm kinda weepy cause I am scared of having a stroke and being disfigured or dysfunctional.....But I know I don't have what it takes to do chemo if it comes back.....
I was pretty fearless until I got this damn Cancer diagnosis....now I am looking over my shoulder and shaking in my boots about everything that has to do with my physical being......
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This is all pretty un-scientific Redheaded 1 and maybe I shouldn't say it here, but I think the cholesterol numbers can actually be a bit higher than where the bar is set. You would always want to be cautious, but I never really worried much about it. I didn't like having my numbers up -- but I knew it was the "pills" doing it and besides I had a stroke ( intensive care for three days and telemetry for four days ) a few yrs. before the cancer. I did a couple years rehab and most of the time no one knows unless I tell them. I'm not saying its a great thing or that anyone that has a stroke will get as well as I have, but only that I still consider the cancer the worst thing that has happened to me. Before the stroke, I had a huge thyroid blow-out and the Dr. said with my condition I probably wouldn't have lasted but one more day.
We don't know what will happen, but I think there are some things -- like niacin that often do well controlling cholesterol and some foods that help with it. You have a lot on your mind right now, but just like all the rest -- when you find ways to take charge and do what you can you will hopefully feel better. Then too -- although my cholesterol was up on the Arimidex -- when I switched to Anastrozole ( Arimidex generic ) it went down. Not as far as it should, but the slightly different make -up of the generic triggered a response that sent the numbers down. No one seems to know why we all have such different reactions but I'm going to pulling for you that the Letrrazole won't kick the cholesterol up.
Hugs,
Jackie
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One of my all time super favorites:
Play with life, laugh with life,
dance lightly with life,
and smile at the riddles of life,
knowing that life's only true lessons
are writ small in the margin.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie0 -
Thanks Jackie--Took the first one this am. and got a stuffy nose within t he hour. Not sure if it is drug or not. I will try it, but I almost wonder if staying on the Arimidex isn't better.
Mimi-if you are reading this--didn't you say you switched and went back? I can't remember and you haven't posted in quite a while--You OK?
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It's been awhile since I have been on this site. It will be five years in June since diagnosed. I am not sure who else is here, but I just found out that Adey died in December. For any of you that went to the lunches you will remember her as the spunky lady who never showed fear. She will truly be missed.
Onward
Adriene Sprenger-Mahal, age 52, of Lombard
Written by Brust Funeral Home on December 5th, 2014
Adriene Sprenger-Mahal, age 52, of Lombard, died December 5, 2014 at Rainbow Hospice in Park Ridge.A Memorial Gathering will be held Wednesday, from 3:00 PM -9:00 PM at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 114 S. Elizabeth Street, Lombard. Interment will be private at St. Adalbert Cemetery.
Adriene is survived by her husband, Daniel; two daughters, Miranda and Janah; her mother, Janice and her brother, George.
Dan and Adriene talked across states through work for years. They finally met in Seattle in 1988, and instantly knew. Adriene followed Dan back to Chicago and they were married the following year. Soon after, they had two beautiful daughters, and she lived the rest of her amazing life surrounded by her loving family.
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Onward--- this pre-dates me, but you can see the spunk in her! May her life be for a blessing.
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Well, you know it's coming --- but you always hope that it is going to be a long, long, long time. Adey really was sooo special. She had a wonderful spiritual side, along with being so cheerful and marvelously funny. Hearing this -- on this really gray day makes it feel a little worse. She will truly be very missed yet I'm ok with her soul being released from her trials here on Earth. I'm sure she is flitting around Eternity and stirring things up. Just making good things happen there too. You are a very loved and missed Angel. RIP Adey.
Blessings
Jackie
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Octaober 2012
February 2011I'm so sad to hear about Adey.
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Just seeing this.. I don't post much but I will miss her dearly!! She was a wonderful lady and always in great spirits when I spoke to her.. RIP Dear friend...
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Lago, is that RuthBru in the striped tank top?
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Oh My! I just admired Adey so much. She was gutsy, fun and so just so genuinely herself. Rest in peace, dearest Adey!
Zap/susan
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Cannot even begin to express how this news hit me today. I've been trying to come up with how to put it in words.
Sunday evening --- two days ago .... SUNDAY evening ... I texted Adey. Let her know that she was on my heart and mind and that I so wanted her to know that I was thinking of her that day and praying for her. I wanted to see if she was up to getting together.
I met Adey on these boards in 2012. And then I met her in person at the Illinois Ladies party in November 2012. We were sitting beside each other and having so much fun. We exchanged phone numbers that very day. When she needed more surgery I connected her with my reconstruction surgeon's office. I had the privilege to pray with her - she had such a deep, strong faith. She loved her family so very much, was such a bright light full of energy and like others have said 'spunky'.
So many of you knew her much better than I - but we connected, for a season. And I am holding on to the HOPE that we will reconnect one day where there will be no more sorrow, no more pain, no more sickness, no more death.
The other day I read this quote "You are a part of a puzzle in someone's life. You may never know where you fit. But someone's life may never be complete without you in it." I'm so thankful that Adey was a part of the puzzle of my life.
Lago - can we have that get together soon?
Diana
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Heartbreaking.
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Onward, thanks for letting us know about Adey. I cannot get her off my mind. We both joined this thread about the same time when we were going through the whole chemo/rad journey. This is such sad, sad news.
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so very very sad
BC takes women who are too young. Why can't they be allowed to just live?
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I am so very sad to read this news. I met Addy at the first get together I attended after I moved to Chicago. She was spunky, sweet and very personable. She will be missed greatly. BC touches our lives in so many ways, but one of the things I cherish most is the friendship and kindness of the many amazing BC sisters I have met along the way. Addy was one of them. My heart aches for her family. Does anyone have an address for her husband? Maybe we could flood him with a few notes and cards about how Addy touched our lives.0 -
You will meet two kinds of people in life: ones who build you up and ones who tear you down. But in the end, you'll thank them both."
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Lago and Caryn thanks for sharing the news re Addy....So sorry to hear the news.
I was Stage IV from the start in 2009 with bone mets--not on this board too often--too busy!
That's me opposite Lago and Addy in the Feb 2011 picture. We exchanged messages shortly after her Stage IV dx but hadn't been in touch after that.
In the 2011 pix, the woman sitting next to me in the fur coat died some time ago. If you remember, she was from Ohio but liked the IL thread because it was so friendly. She was in town for a work conference.
I remember when we met for dinner--you would not have guessed everyone in that pix was a cancer patient and two had Stage IV at that time.
My condolences to Addy's friends and family.
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This is such sad news!
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"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."
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Redhead, yes that is me in the striped top. Badger, hbcheryl and I from the exercise thread had the pleasure of having dinner with a couple of the Illinois thread ladies when we visited Chicago several summers ago. I am so, so sorry to read this news. Addy was a delightful person to hang out with both online and in person.
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I am so sad to read this, I got to meet her when Ruth, Badger and I went to Chicago on our annual get together I will always remember that evening as a special one she was so proud of her daughters.
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You will find, when you look back upon your life, that the moments when you have really lived are the moment when you have done thing in the spirit of love.
Henry Drummond
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Good morning,
Ruthbru & hbcheryl -- the lunches, dinners and I think every time anyone from BC. Org planned a get-together of some kind, it was done in the spirit of love and those times were always special. I only got to go to one but came away feeling such a glow inside that lasted for days.
We are only on this Earth a short time and for some it is shorter than others. I always seem to feel for those who have gone ahead that my knowing and having experienced time with them enhanced me in some way that would never have happened except for them. It is a wonderful reason not to ever take our encounters with others lightly -- those from BC. Org, but from not from here as well. We seldom know why we cross paths with others. I hope we can all make our crossings with others always be meaningful.
Blessings,
Jackie
P.S. Illinois ladies, I am going to work today at 3 p.m. and will not be home again for at least 24 hours. Just wanted you to know that the quote will be late, very late. I think last time I did this I put two in at the same time. I think I'll wait this time. Though a bit stressful doing this ( at my age anyway ) I also look forward to really nice pay which benefits me greatly. So, despite feeling a little topsy-turvy I look forward to it --- especially when it is just 25 hours.
Jackie
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It's been a rainy day off and on here in Florida today. We can't complain because our weather has been so good. We're winding down now and plan to leave for home on Tuesday. Should be back in Illinois on the 1st. Hope the main burst of winter weather has cleared out and we can look forward to spring. Every day is such a gift.
Diana, Thanks for sharing your quote about the puzzle. I have always felt that others come into our life for a reason and we all connect together in some special relationship. I loved your quote.
So how are you doing now, Redhead?
Hugs to all of you. I hope you have a good weekend.
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Rita jean if all goes as planned the Hot Pink Cast is coming off on Thursday! Then the real fun--PT will begin. Dr. Migas switched me to Femara on 3/23 and I feel like I am 90 and I am calling him Monday..... maybe we can go back to anastrazole and do a tiny bit of cholesterol medication.
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Readhead have you tried Exemestane (Aromasin) yet? I'm doing much better on that than Anastrozole (Arimidex)
Not sure if any of you have tried this It's ruthbru's recipe from the Arimidex thread to help with bone aches. Her aunt used to use it for arthritis. Many say it works. I haven't needed it yet.
Download the pdf:
Ruth's Drunken Raisin's recipe
I posted it here. This will print out on 8.5"x11". You can fold in half if you like: linky0 -
Lago, no I have not. Is the Aromasin a steroid based drug? I have the raisins and since the Arimidex didn't do anything, I haven't had them. Better get them from the back of the fridge and start enjoying them...Maybe piled on ice cream...0
