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  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited November 2010

    Oops, Janet... I haven't heard of the Tailor X study or cyp2d6.  The only test I had done was the BRCA and for some odd reason both my sister and I were negative.  So you'll know your plan going forward on Monday??!!  It sounds very positive so far!  Your diagnosis looks very similar to mine, except my tumor was 1.8cm... no oncotype testing was done.

    I pray your blessings continue!!

  • kindone
    kindone Member Posts: 435
    edited November 2010

    Prays, Praise the Lord, Great news!!!  Your faith will be ten fold by each prayed answered.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited November 2010

    Yes a flower child inthe midst of a huge city that had a reputation for it's number of killings per year. A dichotomy.

  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 1,467
    edited November 2010

    Sheila

    You are so funny!

    Prayersareanswered...yes they are! I am really happy for you, what a blessing :)

    Theresa,

    I have been exhausted too...I fall asleep after I get home, walk the dog and drink coffee....I'm waking back up for prayers.

  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 1,467
    edited November 2010

    Oh Theresa,

    I got fitted for my sleeve and glove today too! They have to order mine, so I think I will have to wait until Thursday. I did get my x ray, and I really don't think anything is broken, but it would have been nice if they had sleeves and gloves in stock as the glove gave me nice stability in my wrist. It's tight isn't it?

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited August 2013

    On the prayer thread you can add multiple people to a singular posting , just as Michelle did all of our postings for the St Jude novena. It would actually be better because then it doesn't get over long. When you re-enter do edit , add date and name and intention. If the Intention is complete then do the same thing by edit and put date complete and why (if appropriate). This will save much space . Space is important because when we run these to be sent off too special places, it reduces pages and ink. Does that make sence? Remember the point of the thread is we don't lose track of whom we are praying for, it's a reference point. Short and to the point. If we allow it to get overlong then people may by passed. I entered one for my family. I will enter that same field when I want to add someone, and initiate it by date.

    Glad to see beginning postings on the prayer page, You all have already started to put a title on the prayer. Thats important. If someone has a special need of a certain type of prayer, It allows them to key in quickly.

    With either site there is a lot of viewings already.They are only a few days old.

    Don't let it unsettle you if we don't have lots of postings , they will come in time. 

    Theresa, any chance you could start to review from the beginning page on your way into work and transfer some of the prayers from the discussion page to the prayer page, I don't have a clue in a moving car if that is workable, but it's at least worth a question?

    Laura-OTGH it will all come to fruition in time  :) sheila

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited November 2010

    Watch out for nerve comprsession with any sleeve or gaunlet. Took several weeks for 3 hours of nerve compression to return to baseline normal with one wearing of sleeve. Signing off now so I don;t bust into prayers again ---see you in a few.

  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 1,467
    edited November 2010

    yes, I will need to get the wisdom of others regarding the sleeve and glove.

    may i complain loudly for a minute before prayers? I have lidocaine patches all over my left side and below boob...PT for lymphedema flared up my boob again. I was told this could be expected, but it hurts to sit up, I am wiped out and cranky pants!!! (please excuse me...prayers are probably a good way to get this out tonight...

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited November 2010

    Sheila:  You're so funny! :-) 

    I can't do what you ask in the car, but I can start to do it.  No problemo.

    That's an excellent point about the intentions page.

    Can you explain nerve compression a little more?  My sleeve *is* tight, as Traci indicated, but my PT said it will stretch in time, but I'll only be wearing it when I fly at the end of the month... it's a 6 hour flight, I'm supposed to wear it an hour before taking off and an hour after landing, so that's 8 hours.  Should I start stretching it out now?

    Traci:  They had to order mine too, but it came quickly.  Today she showed me the proper way to put it on and take it off.

    Well, I'm here for prayer time... I need to do St. Jude!!!!

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited November 2010

    Traci:  So sorry to hear you're in pain, tired and cranky pants.  I will hold you up in prayer.

  • kindone
    kindone Member Posts: 435
    edited November 2010

    I am here

  • janet in virginia
    janet in virginia Member Posts: 923
    edited November 2010

    Here I am!

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited November 2010

    Sheila I'm here

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited November 2010

    theresa i'll answer your ?'s on nerve compression after prayers. laura might be able to chime in to

  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 1,467
    edited November 2010

    I'm here :)

    Shall we begin our Novena?

    (Thanks Theresa :)

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited November 2010

    Lets start  around of st. jude other s can catch up as they come in

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited November 2010

    2nd round to stJude

  • janet in virginia
    janet in virginia Member Posts: 923
    edited November 2010

    Amen.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited November 2010

    To the blessed Immacualte Heart of Mary. We beseech you to intervene on our behalf for a cure for this affliction. The rosaries are dedicated to you.

  • kindone
    kindone Member Posts: 435
    edited November 2010

    Amen

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited November 2010

    Lord, now you let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled:

    My own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of every people:

    A light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.

    Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake, watch over us
    as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with
    Christ, and asleep rest in his peace.

    All-powerful God,
    keep us united with your Son
    in his death and burial
    so that we may rise to new life with him,
    who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

    May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night
    and a peaceful death. -- Amen

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited November 2010

    Anyonelese saying the rosary?

  • janet in virginia
    janet in virginia Member Posts: 923
    edited November 2010

    Amen to that Theresa.  Sweet dreams everyone!

  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 1,467
    edited November 2010

    Amen to all!

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited November 2010

    Amen my sweet sisters xo

  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 1,467
    edited November 2010

    Sheila,

    It is so wonderful to be able to go to the prayer thread and see the prayers, one after another.

  • mmm5
    mmm5 Member Posts: 797
    edited November 2010

    I am late, but here and praying.

    Praise God and Many Thanks for Prayers Answered prayers heard and received.

    THese Novenas work ladies. Keep praying. 

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited August 2013

    Theresa--if the sleeve is too tight it will put pressure or compression on the Brachial nerve and it's branches. The three main branches to the lower arm are the radial--affects thumb, 2nd finger ,median1/2 of 2nd(?)and 3rd finger 1/2 4th finger, Ulnar nerve 1/2 of 4th finger and all of 5th finger. Bottom line if sleeve or gauntlet causes numbness ot tingling of anything it is ttttoooooooooo tight. If left on too  long can cause permanent nerve damage. I have no education in sizing sleeves. But what i have told you above applies to anything that is put on th upper arm. Wrap, cast, bandage, anything. That is why questions like "do you have any numbness or tingling after surgery on the arm, or anything that may affect the arm (like lymph node dissection), Post surgery positioning questions where arm may have been affected during surgery, Application of anything to the arm that puts pressure on these nerves--------Paulas questions about N/T with her radiation therapy. Compression as I explained to her can be caused by swelling of tissues surrounding these structures. This assessment of N/T should be ongoing and addressed as soon as the are identified.If you are whereing  a new sleeve and it causes numbness to distal extremity__hand__ it is too tight----TOO much info-- not info?

  • patty8
    patty8 Member Posts: 1
    edited November 2010

    THANK YOU for this prayer! I am a one year survivor; I just had my first mammo and US yesterday and I saw a lump in the same breast where I had cancer. Now I am waiting to hear next steps.  I am a believer and now that my fate is in GOD's Hands.  This prayer is beautiful and I know that He will heal me in HIS time.  I will pray this not only for me but for the others who have posted here with their fears and sickness.  God Bless You, Patty8  PS, this is my first post and first time on this site.  I know that this is NOT a coincidence! 

  • squidwitch42
    squidwitch42 Member Posts: 1,467
    edited November 2010

    Hi Patty,

    Divine Guidance :) I'm so glad you posted here! How wonderful you landed here on your first time at this site. And just so you won't be frustrated, there is a posting limit of 5? posts a day, and I am sorry I don't know when that changes (others could fill in my blank here.) The PM (private message) function does not have any limits, so you can always contact one of us that way. There aer many different threads here, and several delightful prayer threads. I have very much enjoyed the company of the women here due to the acceptance of all, and the deep spiritual beliefs of all. We come together and pray, and I have to admit, after tonight's prayers, I am much more centered and peaceful. I am very sorry that you are facing more tests, and I pray this is benign. Have the MD's given you a plan yet?

    traci

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