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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 2,409
    edited December 2011

    Kimberleyann - so sorry about your mom, and that she is so far away from you.  That makes it really tough.  In my opinion, your mom will need you more during chemo, if she is going to do it.  I'm not so sure I'd want my mom to do Adriamycin, though, at that age.  This is a tough call and a situation where a second opinion might be a good idea.  I would be sure to ask the oncologist how much benefit your mom gets from doing various chemo protocols. 

    Hugs,

    Michelle

  • MBJ
    MBJ Member Posts: 3,671
    edited December 2011

    Just stopping by to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!!!!  Hugs to everyone!

  • Hope60
    Hope60 Member Posts: 150
    edited December 2011
    Kathy - YAY!!!! Great news!!!!  So happy for you!  Yes, it's the best Christmas gift anyone could get!
  • naan1004
    naan1004 Member Posts: 278
    edited December 2011

    Heather, I'll try, but it's so hard, isn't it bad enough we have to suffer through chemo, now my hubby, eek

    Kelly, I know huh, it made me tear up also

  • BernieEllen
    BernieEllen Member Posts: 2,285
    edited December 2011
    May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer."

    There's more, much more, to Christmas than candlelight and cheer; it's the spirit of sweet friendship that brightens all the year. It is thoughtfulness and kindness, it is hope reborn again, for peace, for understanding and goodwill to all women!

    Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas
    Lots of love

  • CharB22
    CharB22 Member Posts: 87
    edited December 2011

    I'm newly diagnosed TN and still have lots of questions. I've seen some women say they are a percentage (i.e., 3%) ER+. Where is that information? On the pathology report??

  • TifJ
    TifJ Member Posts: 804
    edited December 2011

    Char- it wasn't listed on my path report. it was in my doctor's notes. He told me. Just ask your dr. for the results.

  • CharB22
    CharB22 Member Posts: 87
    edited December 2011
    Thanks TifJ. I'll do that. I meet my MO on 1/4 - hopefully she'll have that info since I'm not due to see my BS for 4 months. Thanks and Happy Holidays.
  • TifJ
    TifJ Member Posts: 804
    edited December 2011

    Happy Holidays to you too Char! Hope your appt. goes well! I think my MO gave me the ER/PR stats. The BS didn't.

  • bak94
    bak94 Member Posts: 652
    edited December 2011

    BernieEllen-beautiful post! I hope your pain gets better over the holidays and that you are able to put your worries away.

    HappyHolidays to all! 

  • phgraham
    phgraham Member Posts: 909
    edited December 2011

    Teka - Amen!

  • CharB22
    CharB22 Member Posts: 87
    edited December 2011
    Teka - Amen to that!!!
  • lrm216
    lrm216 Member Posts: 534
    edited December 2011

    Just stopping by to wish all of my wonderful sisters beautiful holidays.  May they be filled with love, joy and serenity. 

    Love to all,

    Linda 

  • mccrimmon324
    mccrimmon324 Member Posts: 794
    edited December 2011

    Wishing you all Merry Christmas and a Healthy Happy New Year Ladies

  • mitymuffin
    mitymuffin Member Posts: 242
    edited December 2011

    Kimberleyann,  it can be helpful to have someone to take notes and listen as a doctor explains the disease and treatment options. It is such overwhelming news that we are partially in shock, making it difficult to process words and information. When my mother was diagnosed with lymphoma (23 healthy years ago) I went with her and took notes. This proved important later when we had to make decisions. 

    Alternately to flying down, maybe you could have a telephone conference with the doctor?

    I'm sure you feel frustated and helpless, and scared. I'm sending you love and good wishes.

  • Lovelyface
    Lovelyface Member Posts: 563
    edited December 2011

    I would like to wish each and every one of you a Very Merry Christmas and a wonderful Happy Holidays.  I hope you each find this time to be the most healing, most peaceful and inspirational, even if you are going through treatment or testing challenges, as I know we are very strong women, each one of us to be battling or having battled this disease.  The energy is great at this time in the world everywhere as most humans do get humble, so I hope we can grab this energy to heal.  My best wishes for all of you most wonderful and strong women.  Best Wishes for the best new year 2012.

  • HeidiToo
    HeidiToo Member Posts: 965
    edited December 2011

    Thought you guys might get a kick out of what happens when you set pet gifts out a bit too early. Hubby witnessed a bag with a tail go flying by @ 5 a.m. this morning. I awoke to a cat lying next to me with the handle of a bag wrapped around his neck. The bag contents were scattered throughout the house. The cats eyes were all glazed. Apparently, Canadian catnip is nuclear grade...

  • MBJ
    MBJ Member Posts: 3,671
    edited December 2011

    That is hysterical, Heidi!!!

  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 2,409
    edited December 2011

    HeidiToo  -  OMG, what a riot!!!

  • kathyrnn
    kathyrnn Member Posts: 366
    edited December 2011

    KS, I'm so happy for you!



    Heidi. You brought back fond memories of a similar episode. We kept the cat's present in the freezer after that year.



    Wishing everyone wonderful holidays!

  • KSteve
    KSteve Member Posts: 190
    edited December 2011

    Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all. I hope everyone enjoys their time with family and friends. Last year at this time I was one week away from my last chemo treatment. What a difference a year makes! Life is good!

    Kathy

  • HeidiToo
    HeidiToo Member Posts: 965
    edited December 2011

    This is the guilty feline. You can tell by her eyes that she's high on catnip...

    Never a dull moment!

  • CharB22
    CharB22 Member Posts: 87
    edited December 2011
    HeidiToo - thank you for this picture. I cracked up!!  There must be something in the air (besides the catnip). Mine has been running around the house like a nut today, meowing, zipping to his water bowl and then to the bathroom sink (where he likes to drink). Maybe they all know Santa Claws is on his way!
  • mccrimmon324
    mccrimmon324 Member Posts: 794
    edited December 2011

    Heidi - too adorable

  • tracie23
    tracie23 Member Posts: 214
    edited December 2011

    charB22 and Heidi... my cats have been crazy as well I am not sure what is going on... under the tree around the tree over and over, your right char Santa Claws is coming... I hope everyone has a great holiday !!!!

  • Paintingmywaythru
    Paintingmywaythru Member Posts: 221
    edited December 2011

    Happy Holidays to all. Have a new kitten...happiness here....quiet and peaceful. Have moved. Slept better last night than I have in months. Love to all.

    Will post kitty as soon as I am able.  It didn't take my facebook pic.

    Peace.

  • Titan
    Titan Member Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2011

    Merry Christmas everyone!  and a wish for GOOD HEALTH for everyone NOW and in the future.

    My son (home from school)..had a Christmas Party last night (my dh and I went out of town for a few hours and when we got home there was party going on..)...amazing how fast they can spread the word that the parents are away..anyway...our cats are still freaked out about the company...they have been laying low.

    We did stay up with the kids until 3:00 in the morning...wow..haven't done that for awhile.

  • christina1961
    christina1961 Member Posts: 450
    edited December 2011

    Wishing everyone a wonderful and warm holiday!!  And Titan, I second the GOOD HEALTH for everyone wish!!

     Heidi, Your cat is so funny!!  That must be some good catnip!

    Love,

    Christina 

  • naan1004
    naan1004 Member Posts: 278
    edited December 2011

    Happy holidays to all and a healthy prosperous new year too

  • Titan
    Titan Member Posts: 1,313
    edited December 2011

    Hey painting..enjoy that new kitten and your new home...good way to start the New Year.