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  • meadow
    meadow Member Posts: 998
    edited July 2015

    Thank you slv. Arlene....hoping for a lovely outcome for you, of course!


  • MomMom
    MomMom Member Posts: 334
    edited July 2015

    Wonderful news Arlene!  Prayers that you have a completely uneventful recovery.

    Paula

  • anothernycgirl
    anothernycgirl Member Posts: 821
    edited July 2015

    Arlene, - Good to see you posting! Rest and take it EASY! Hope that drain is OUT tomorrow!!

  • Tobycc
    Tobycc Member Posts: 578
    edited July 2015

    ARlene, great news! Like everyone else said, rest, rest, and more rest! :)

    Kath

  • allydp
    allydp Member Posts: 361
    edited July 2015

    Shari - it's so wonderful to hear you got a round of golf in! I think it really helps to stay as active as possible during chemo. And yay for still having some hair too! I'm doing good, thanks for asking. I think I mentioned on this thread before that our friend has offered to carry our baby for us...well we're officially trying to get pregnant next month! I'm very hopeful, but also guarded, as we've been trying to start a family for many years with no luck and many detours. The whole thing actually feels pretty surreal since this time last year I was nearing the end of chemo and could barely function!

    Arlene - great to hear your update and, heck yes, hope that evil drain comes out soon! Sending you gentle hugs.

    Meadow - hi! I missed your post last time. Hope all is going well!

  • slv58
    slv58 Member Posts: 486
    edited July 2015

    Alicia, what wonderful news about your friend and baby! That is just what I needed to hear, something so positive and wonderful! Keep us updated. 

  • Cocker_Spaniel
    Cocker_Spaniel Member Posts: 1,188
    edited July 2015

    Allydp that is fantastic news. We tried for a baby for 7 years when we got married and nothing happened (they didn't have the same tests as they do now) so we adopted my eldest girl and when she was 9 months of age I found out I was two months pregnant. So two little ones together and never regretted it. They are really good friends and very close. Unfortunately I couldn't have any more but was quite happy with my two girls and love them both to bits and now have two grandsons and two granddaughters. Hope all goes well next month and you soon hold that baby in your arms.

    Arlene hope you are feeling better today and the drains are coming out. I had two for my mastectomy and that was one of the sore points for me. Rest as much as you can. Hope your two girls look great when the bandages are off.

    Carry on exercising and resting Shari. Not too much longer to go. In your pocket.

    Meadow glad to see you back. Missed you.

  • meadow
    meadow Member Posts: 998
    edited July 2015

    Thank you Cocker, I missed you too! Hello sweet Ally. I am so excited about your baby news....I pray for your family to grow and look forward to hearing good news.

    Missouri has had so much rain, record amounts.....Anyone else getting tons of rain? Strange summer here


  • Cocker_Spaniel
    Cocker_Spaniel Member Posts: 1,188
    edited July 2015

    Hi Meadow. No, no rain in NZ but very cold with heavy frosts in the mornings and beautiful days but have never liked being cold. I love spring and summer so can't wait for it to come.

  • eileenpg
    eileenpg Member Posts: 431
    edited July 2015

    Ally= Good luck!! That is wonderful.

    Ok, Had my endoscopy and colonoscopy. I have internal HEMORRHOIDS!!! Yep,that was all. No colon cancer YEAH ME!!!! I had the big C when I was on chemo and it has never quite resolved Chemo the gift that keeps on giving.

    Arlene: Speedy recovery.

    All is does here is rain. Tonight my BF is giving me a post cancer thank you party to all my friends who were so supportive of me.(outdoors) Yet today is gorgeous. Another yeah me!!! Oh you are invited!!! Eagles Mere PA See you at 6pm

  • slv58
    slv58 Member Posts: 486
    edited July 2015

    Great news Eileen! Who would think having haemorrhoids would be welcomed! I hope your party is lots of fun and weather continues to be nice! 

  • SA8PG
    SA8PG Member Posts: 280
    edited July 2015

    Eileen. Great news!!!! Lol. Can't believe we get to celebrate hemmeroids but hey will take it!!!! Have a great party. 😊

    Pic line came out yesterday for me. So long iv antibiotics. 12 weeks went by faster than I thought. Now just taking oral antibiotics for the next 2 months. Whew!

    Texas is getting hotter but we have had record rain fall here this Spring & Summer after 10 yrs of drought conditions.

    Hope everyone has a great weekend. 😊

    Hugs

    G

  • anothernycgirl
    anothernycgirl Member Posts: 821
    edited July 2015

    Great news eileen!

    Exciting news from Ally, too!

    Shari, - glad that you got out to play golf!

    You are all so amazing!

    I love reading your posts, - and wish we could all meet one day! Winking

  • ALHusband
    ALHusband Member Posts: 342
    edited July 2015

    I was just reflecting on what a great thing this forum is! I thought to myself, "Where else can you go and proudly announce that you have hemorrhoids or fat necrosis and have throngs of people applaud your announcement?" The answer is no where! What a place! What agreat group of people! Thank you all!

  • Luvmydobies
    Luvmydobies Member Posts: 476
    edited July 2015

    I agree AL!! Eileen, congrats on the hemmies!!! May I suggest Benefiber?! Haha!

  • eileenpg
    eileenpg Member Posts: 431
    edited July 2015

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I did not even know I had hemorrhoids. So, I will continue with my daily intake of prunes.

    Yes.What a fantastic place to come and get info with the best group of people.

    I would love to meet up with anybody anywhere from this board. If anyone comes to fl east coast. I happy to meet up.

  • simplelife4real
    simplelife4real Member Posts: 341
    edited July 2015

    Ally, how exciting about your baby news! I hope everything goes smoothly. You deserve it!

    Eileen, so glad to hear that your colonoscopy didn't show cancer. I hope the party went well.


  • allydp
    allydp Member Posts: 361
    edited July 2015

    Thanks for all your support everyone!

    Cocker - thanks for sharing that! I'm so glad you were able to become a mother to two beautiful girls!

    Meadow - we've had quite a bit of rain up here in Michigan this year. No real hot days yet either, which is strange because we only had like one 90 degree day last summer too. But that's fine by me with these hot flashes these days lol.

    G - glad to hear you got the pic line out!

    Eileen - wohoo for hemorrhoids! Chemo gave me that gift too. :)

    I agree this is a great group! And I'd love to meet up one day too!

  • JAN69
    JAN69 Member Posts: 731
    edited July 2015

    Ally, Just checked back and found your mention of hoped-for baby. My wish for you is for this greatest blessing. Five of my 7 grandchildren were IVF babies and they are such a delight. My daughters endured a lot of procedures to make it happen, but so worth it. You will make a terrific mother. Jan

  • Msmath
    Msmath Member Posts: 38
    edited July 2015

    It has been quite a while since I last checked in. I am finally seeing an end in site with my treatments. I have 2 more rounds of Taxol and Carboplatin! Then I will be focused on recovery so I can set a date for reconstruction in September. I want to be back to work in October if at all possible. So here is my question how do I know the cancer is gone for sure? The MO said it was gone when I had my BMX in January and that the 20 weeks of treatment was just to be sure. What kind of follow up tests have some of you had? What should I be looking for? My cancer was found on a routine mammogram and was never felt by touch. While I am grateful it was found early I'm scared because I was feeling the best that I had in years even though this ugly cancer was growing inside me. Any info would be helpful before I see my MO next week.

    Hugs to all,

    Msmath

  • Luvmydobies
    Luvmydobies Member Posts: 476
    edited July 2015

    Msmath, congrats on being almost done with treatment!! Unfortunately for breast cancer survivors most doctor'sdon't do follow up scans or anything to see if it's gone, unless you have a concerning symptom. They say if you have anything that lasts over two weeks to contact your Onc. That doesn't necessarily mean something bad if you have an ache or pain for more than two weeks but two weeks is a general rule of thumb. Just focus on finishing treatment right now. Glad to hear from you! XOXO!

  • littleblueflowers
    littleblueflowers Member Posts: 391
    edited July 2015

    Msmath, Congrats on surviving chemo! I have similar concerns. My Onc told me exactly the same thing after my post-surgical MRI and CT scans were clear. My last chemo is this Thursday, and I have to say the fear is growing. I am hoping radiation will provide me with more peace of mind, but I'm not even sure I will be offered it yet.

  • KSteve
    KSteve Member Posts: 190
    edited July 2015

    Msmath and littleblue flowers - Completing treatment is a very confusing time.  I remember being so grateful, but also feeling so helpless.  It was like I wasn't doing anything to continue to fight this ugly beast.  The thing that helped me the most was time.  With time, I was gradually able to put the wandering thoughts that we all have to the back of my mind.  As I approach 5 years since diagnosis very soon, I would be lying if I said I never think about breast cancer anymore.  BUT, I don't immediately go to that dark place with every new ache and pain.  I give it the two week rule that Luvmydobies talked about.  In the beginning, that's difficult.  So just allow yourself to ask lots of questions of your MO.  When in doubt, ask.  And don't hesitate to post here too.  We're all here for each other!  Although I don't post often, I check in to keep tabs on everyone :)

    Hugs,

    Kathy

  • Cocker_Spaniel
    Cocker_Spaniel Member Posts: 1,188
    edited July 2015

    Ally you have a wonderful friend to do this for you. One of the girls at work couldn't get pregnant because of endometriosis and a friend carried her baby for her. It was a wonderful time when she delivered her baby boy. Are you able to produce your own eggs still or will you use one of your friends. Have you also gone down the IVF track. Jan is right IVF have helped so many ladies to fulfil their dreams This is wonderful news for you and I hope all goes well.

    AL no, there are no hang ups on here. You and your Kathy have gone through the same things as us so we feel comfortable talking about anything on here and we know that you and the other ladies "get it". Thanks for your understanding but yea haemorrhoids and fat necrosis are great compared to what it could be.

    MsMath and Littleblue so glad you are both nearly at the end of treatment. We all have had the same fears about recurrence, I can hardly type that word I hate it so much, but I think putting your faith and trust in your doctors and oncologists and always using the two week rule is the way to go. Kathy is right, time will ease those fears, you will still have them but they gradually ease as time goes on. I never had a lump either it was just found on my yearly routine mammo so on my down days I wonder if anything is sill growing because like you I felt so well when it was found. Try to take one day at a time and try not to worry, easier said than done I know but it does get easier. Doesn't seem fair that we went through all the treatment and still have the worries. Talking to the ladies on here will help if you are troubled and somehow they always make me feel better.

  • littleblueflowers
    littleblueflowers Member Posts: 391
    edited July 2015

    Thank you ladies, it helps to put the fear in writing for sure with people who understand. Don't know what I'd do without you all 😊


  • slv58
    slv58 Member Posts: 486
    edited July 2015

    Arlene, just thinking of you and hope recovery has been good. How do you like your results? 

  • WNYMom
    WNYMom Member Posts: 7
    edited July 2015

    Any survivors in the WNY area out there? Looking to connect with some young survivors. Thanks! Winking

  • lisaj514
    lisaj514 Member Posts: 289
    edited July 2015

    Wny, please clarify western ny?

  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,576
    edited July 2015

    Welcome Wnymom, Thanks for posting. Are you a young survivor?

  • WNYMom
    WNYMom Member Posts: 7
    edited July 2015

    Western New York. Diagnosed at 42.

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