Illinois ladies facing bc
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To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury; and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable; and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasion, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden, and unconscious to grow up through the common.This is to be my symphony. -William Henry Channing
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I am very sad to hear the news about Caryn. She was such a great lady. Always seemed confident and caring. But her best trait was her sense of humor. I loved sitting next to her when we had get togethers for lunch. One time at Maggianos, about 8 of us were at the table. And it was a bit warm in the room. Caryn just couldn't take wearing her wig another minute. She took it off right then and there and stuffed it in her tiny purse. Pretty much just said to hell with it all. We laughed until we cried. The young man we had as our server took it all in stride. It was a great time. And I will remember it forever. RIP Caryn. Cancer has robbed us of yet another great lady.
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The paralyzing effect of fear makes us as helpless as babies and blinds us to the truth that God didn't send us here to be powerless spectators, but to become powerful initiators. We are spiritual beings having an earthly experience, and we have the power to break the cycle of negativity that is fueling a very dangerous world. It's not only possible, it's why we are here.
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People only begin to grow when they cease to whine and revile, and commence
to search for the hidden justice which regulates their lives. And as they adapt
their minds to that regulating factor, they cease to accuse others as the cause
of their condition, and build themselves up in strong and noble thoughts. They
cease to kick against circumstances, but begin to use them as aids to their more
rapid progress, and as a means of discovering the hidden
powers and possibilities within themselves.
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"No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you've come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself."
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We all have choices to make about the quality of our presence and
how we will affect those around us. The quality of our presence is
dependent not on what we can or cannot "do" but on the essence
of who we are and how we relate to others. Becoming the presence
we would like to be is an intentional worksite grows while
we make peace with ourselves and with life.
Sallirae Henderson0 -
Next week I need to make a decision. My oncologist took me off my Anastrazole in Feb. and I have not been on it since. I feel so much better without it. He had me stay off of it until after my cornea transplant in April. I had a couple little hiccups post surgically that was retina related, and he wanted me off until I could get an opinion from my new surgeon about effect of Arimidex/anastrazole and retinal bleeding. That doc told me in Late July that they don't worry about anastrazole like they might the other cancer drugs, which remained un named. I am having the Left eye cataract extraction on 8/31 and the Left eye cornea transplant on 10/4. I see Dr. M and he will want to know am I staying on or going off the anastrazole. I have 4 years in with it not counting the breaks, which he says is not a factor. I had gotton to where I brought my dad's walker up from the basement to use at night as I hurt so bad in my feet. And this was just taking it 5 days a week.
Have any of you stopped early and had no regrets? He did tell me that things had changed so much from my diagnosis to the present, that they may not have even did radiation or the drug with my size tumor and testing scores...
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Hi Redheaded1-
I am sorry you are suffering. I was on Anastrozole for less that 2 years when I stopped taking it. I was in so much pain I could barely walk, and I couldn’t find any studies that clearly showed an advantage. My oncologist didn’t pushback on my decision, and I’ve never regretted it. This is a personal choice no one can make but you, don’t underestimate your instincts.
Good luck with your eye surgery and your decision.
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Hard times don't create heroes.
It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.
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Redhead I was on Anastrozole for 3 years. I was in so much back pain I couldn't stand up straight…all the MDs kept saying I lost 1" height. Also became depressed on the drug when I never had issued with depression before. Went off for 5 week and was much better…
My oncologist put me on Exemestane after that. Physical pains mostly gone but then I got anxiety after 3 months on the drug. Never had issues with anxiety before either. Was put on generic Zoloft to treat that. Stayed on Exemestane for 2 years then weened off Zoloft type drug. That was over 2 years ago. Doing great.
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We will all miss Caryn?Onward. I spoke and texted with her several times through July. She fought hard this past year but I could tell she was ready and very much at peace. She had told me this winter that she "had a good life…" She joked that her husband couldn't go out of town this June/July because it wouldn't look good if he wasn't at her funeral…she was always had that amazing sense of humor!
I know that she is with Adey eating a Rueben while Adey is have her tacos both enjoying wine.
Caryn 3rd from right:
Caryn back right
Caryn 2nd from left
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What great pictures and memories. A treat to the eyes and soul. Thanks Lago.
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Lauren, such wonderful photos. Wish I'd gotten to know Caryn, whether online or off.
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Thanks for posting those pictures, Lauren.
Nice memories of Adey, too.
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First I express my sympathies for the recent loss of Caryn. No I did not know her as I am new tonight on this page. However my heart feels for all who have endured the loss of a loved one.
I am from Illinois and recently diagnosed with Invasive lobular breast cancer. LBMX 8/1/18 17/21 lymph nodes and path also came back with positive superficial skin margin. more surgery.
Had a pet scan this week and it did not show any spread. 1st good news since this all started in May.
Monday after seeing Oncologist I will be looking at Chemo, then radiation.
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Self-respect cannot be hunted. It cannot be purchased.
It is never for sale. It cannot be fabricated out of public relations.
It comes to us when we are alone, in quiet moments, in quiet places,
when we suddenly realize that, knowing the good, we have done it;
knowing the beautiful, we have served it;
knowing the truth, we have spoken it.
Whitney Griswold0 -
bootsie7 -- Very appreciative that you've honored Caryn. At the same time as always we hate hearing that our numbers have grown. This thread is fairly quiet now, but someone may pop up to say hello. I come mainly to put on an uplifting quote as my contribution to all those who have fought their way into and hopefully well out of this dx. You began your journey in May. Not where any of us wished to go. Still, we are living proof that there is life after this dx. Just as cancer is equal opportunity so too is the path through it. Some people seem to get through rather easily while others struggle. I do think more is found out about this disease as every yr. goes by and there are likely even better txs. and medications to assist you on your way to wellness and NED. (no evidence of disease ). I started in 2007 so it has been quite awhile.
You didn't say where you were from in Illinois ( back in 2007 the majority of the ladies seemed to be from Chicago area ). I'm 4 1/2 hours to the south of Chicago. I do wish you WELL and hope that yours may be an easy path. Even though not many people come on this thread lately I'm sure to a person they will all be pulling for you and sending positive energies.
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Love is the doorway through which the human soul passes from selfishness to service and from solitude to kinship with all humankind. Unattributed
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Welcome, bootsie7. Sorry to hear what you're going through...may the road ahead have as few bumps as possible.
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For most of life, nothing wonderful happens. If you don't enjoy getting up and working and finishing your work and sitting down to a meal with family or friends, then the chances are you're not going to be very happy. If someone bases his or her happiness or unhappiness on major events like a great new job, huge amounts of money, a flawlessly happy marriage or a trip to Paris , that person isn't going to be happy much of the time. If, on the other hand, happiness depends on a good breakfast, flowers in the yard, a drink or a nap, then we are more likely to live with quite a bit of happiness. -Andy Rooney
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An old favorite.
Self respect cannot be hunted. It cannot be purchased. It is never for sale. It cannot be fabricated out of public relations. It comes to u when we are alone, in quiet moments, in quiet places, when we suddenly realize that, knowing the good we have done it: knowing the beautiful, we have served it: knowing the truth, we have spoken it.
Whitney Griswold.
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There is something greater and purer than what the mouth utters. Silence illuminates our souls, whispers to our hears, and brings them together. Khalil Gibran
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Welcome Bootsie---I am in Central IL. I know for me, the worst was waiting for the ball to get rolling after diagnosis. I wanted it DONE And DONE and finally we got to the surgery. and then finally I was healed enough for Rads... and then finally my boob grew new skin..... We never know how tough we are till we have a obstacle like this in our paths. I pray yours goes as smoothly as possible an that you meet the same kinds of inspiring women further down the path like I did. You have found a good place here with all the different boards for just about every concern you might have. BC.ORG was a life saver for me. I had supportive friends, but none of them had breast cancer, and here, EVERYONE has had it.......
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Give yourself the gift of forgiving others,
not because THEY deserve it,
but because YOU deserve the serenity and joy
that comes from releasing resentment and anger.
Unconditional forgiveness is the path to your own inner peace.
- Jonathan Lockwood HuieWhen your life is filled with the desire to see holiness in everyday life, something magical happens; ordinary life becomes extraordinary, and the very process of life begins to nourish your soul. Harold Kushner
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Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted--
a paved road or a washing machine? If you concentrate on finding
what is good in every situation, you will discover that your life
will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.
Harold Kushner0 -
We are not rich by what we possess but rather by what we can do without.
Immanuel Kant0 -
San Diego called: it wants its weather back. So we're back into the schvitz bath here in Chicago for the next few days, with storms possible on Tues. Heat index 105-110, temps high 90s, muggy, ragweed & winds very high.
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To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury; and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable; and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasion, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden, and unconscious to grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony. -William Henry Channing
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