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  • Rakovina
    Rakovina Member Posts: 51
    edited February 2014

    Chrissy, from the 3 second look I had of it, I dont think it was a red back.  I dont think it was any venom that made me sick and caused the infection, probably just breaking the skin and allowing the bacteria in. 

    Tanya

  • melp27
    melp27 Member Posts: 295
    edited February 2014

    i
    got results from ct scan. it showed possibly a neuroma on the l3/L3
    section of the spine. no destructive bone lesions were found in the
    lumbar spine. The ct wasnt good at showing it so I have to have an mri
    to confirm it is a neuroma which is a tumour
    in the nerves of the back. 

    A neurologist has to review the mri when its
    done and they can decide if it needs surgery or not. They are usually
    benign in nature so im very happy it didnt show any evidence of bone
    mets which is what I was fearing.

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited February 2014

    Tanya, that's really good that it was a spider of the non venomous kind!

    Melp....Yay!!!   No mets!   that's great but it's still a little worrying about a neuroma even though they are benign they can still cause problems.   Hanging with you while you wait for results of the MRI.

    Love n hugs.   Chrissy

  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited February 2014

    Hi all

    Annette it's my parent's 50th wedding anniversary on the 15th of this month and mum's 70th on the 18th. My brother is coming over from Queensland on Thursday for 2 weeks which will be a surprise for Mum's birthday.

    That add is a bit misleading regarding breast cancer, but I'm annoyed that with all the money the breast cancer charities raise that a cure isn't closer.

  • Trisha-Anne
    Trisha-Anne Member Posts: 1,661
    edited February 2014

    Tanya, you poor thing, you've been through the wars this year.  Sending you ((((hugs))))

    Mel, sorry to hear about the neuroma, but it's great you don't have mets!  We'll all wait with you (((hugs)))

    Trish

    xoxo

  • kyliet
    kyliet Member Posts: 587
    edited February 2014

    Tanya, that must have been scary. I hope you are healing.  I just love Jackie French books she is so inspiring, now we read all her children's books and our favourite is Diary of a Wombat.

    Happy anniversary Annette,  sounds like you had a wonderful dinner.

    Mel, good results for no mets. Hoping neuroma can be treated without too much difficulty. 


  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 565
    edited February 2014

    Tanya, how horrible!!  I would have pulverised it if I found it on me Happy

    Melp...thinking of you while you're waiting for the MRI result (((hugs)))

    Annette, happy anniversary - glad you enjoyed it!

    Kylie, I must look up Diary of a Wombat for my niece and nephew...

    Trish, Chrissy, Jenn, Alison and the rest of my cyber friends, take care

  • Trisha-Anne
    Trisha-Anne Member Posts: 1,661
    edited February 2014

    Morning girls

    Not much new to report here, things are just going along as normal.

    One thing I noted with interest, I had to get my mammo done on Tuesday.  I usually get the mammo done and the u/s straight after, but it had to be split and the u/s is next week.

    I realised when I got home though, that I hadn't stressed about the mammo at all, just another routine test and I didn't go into scanxiety like we all usually do.  Maybe I really am moving on lol.  Or maybe it's that I've had so much done over the past couple of months (with possibly more to come) that I'm just over it all.

    Hope everyone is doing as well as they can.


    Trish

    xoxo

  • Alyson
    Alyson Member Posts: 3,737
    edited February 2014

    Morning, must fly so will report in later.

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited February 2014

    Hi all!  Yup, I've been very busy.........doing nothing......hahahaha!  Been way too hot to even think!  Thank goodness that is supposed to change, at least for a few days starting tomorrow.......yippppeeeeee!!!!! and if the forecasters are correct, the change is supposed to bring a bit of rain........here's hoping it's enough to help put that Bangor fire out! or at least allow the fireries to get it under control.

    I'm so glad it will be a little cooler as it is my niece wedding tomorrow so it's back to the city for me but for all the right reasons........She is a really lovely girl and I'm so happy for her.

    Trish I'm so happy that you are not stressing over your annual mamo and US........as you say, you have had loads of things done lately so maybe that sort of got you numbed up like lidocaine.   What is your doc thinking since your colonoscopy was clear? and has that pain settled at all?  Yup, I'm at it again, twenty questions coming up........lol.   Cant wait to see you in two weeks!!!  Woohoooo!!!!!

    Aly I love, love, loved that little hat you knitted and I can just see your GS wearing it......so cute!!!!

    Karen I sure hope you have recovered some of your energy after the weekend of celebration for your birthday.  The countdown is on for the bump and I'll bet the excitement is growing.......not long now!

    Hi to everyone!  Hoping life is treating you well and you are taking full advantage!.......lol.

    Love n hugs.    Chrissy

  • Kazzie61
    Kazzie61 Member Posts: 418
    edited February 2014

    Hi girls........I'm sorry that my posts always seem to be morbid but this is the latest.

    Went to to the onc before my chemo yesterday & my liver markers & tumour markers have skyrocketed......bottom line, my liver is failing rapidly! Without finding a treatment that works we are looking at weeks!! Problem is, he thinks my body is becoming chemo intolerant. So, we have added another drug (not a chemo & not on the PBS) to the regime, it's called Avastin & is being taken in conjuction with my chemo. He said it is quite unconventional but at this point that is the type of thing we need to try.

    Radiation has now been cancelled as he doesn't feel my liver can cope with it.

    So bottom line 'weeks' but with a bit of luck in the drug dept I might be lucky enough to get 'months'!!!! Who would have thought I'd be desperate for a few extra weeks/months of life???

    My daughter (mummy to be) knows & of course is devastated, I have told her to try & get the 'weeks' out of her head & hope that finally something good might happen cancer wise. I am seeing my other 2 children today to tell them as I don't think it's a phone conversation......I think they 'have a feeling' something is up. So not looking forward to that!

    Strangely this morning, I didn't wake feeling as I expected. I expected to wake feeling very emotional but I feel quite rational & positive with a list of things in my head that I need to get done.

    I keep thinking grandson, grandson, grandson but I don't just want to see him born I want to spend time with him, cuddle him & get to know him. But what will be will be!!

    So, once again ladies, I bring sad news. I do read everyone's posts but it is extremely hard to get past my own issues which does sound awfully selfish......

    Take care & a lovely weekend to everyone.

    (((Hugs)))

    Karen xxxx

  • Trisha-Anne
    Trisha-Anne Member Posts: 1,661
    edited February 2014

    Karen - never, never think you are selfish, you are going through so much crap at the moment, and it's filled your head, and we all understand.

    It's been a very confronting time for you. I'm pleased that you woke up with rational and positive thoughts, you have time to get the things done that need to be done.  Of course we'll all be praying, hoping, crossing everything that Avastin will be a miracle for you and you'll get the months you deserve instead of weeks.  I'm hoping with every fibre in me that you will get to spend some precious time with your grandson.  Please, never stop updating us on how you are and don't hesitate to rant, vent, cry or laugh with us - we are all here to support you ((((Hugs)))

    Trish 

    xoxox

    PS - Chrissy - I went to the GP this morning and have an appointment to see a gynie on 27 Feb :-)  Hopefully more information once I see him.

    xo

  • Her2husband
    Her2husband Member Posts: 13
    edited February 2014

    (((hugs))) Karen

    J

  • Alyson
    Alyson Member Posts: 3,737
    edited February 2014

    Karen sending big hugs. Here's to Avastin which for some of others on BCO is doing a great job. I know everybody is different anyway I have a friend who was given days several months ago and she has reached sveral new milestones so I am sending loving thouhts that you will get time with that wee boy.

    ((((((((Karen)))))))

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited February 2014

    ((((((((Karen))))))).........in no way are you selfish! and never forget that we are here to support you whenever you need.  There is nothing more difficult that to be looking death in the face and telling to go to hell!  We are all hoping that the Avastin will do it's magic and give you the time to spend with your beautiful grandson.

    Having that conversation with your kids is something we all hope never to have to face so sending strength to you to help you through it.........I'm sure there will be many tears shed by all but remember, after every rain storm there is a rainbow and that rainbow for you is the love that is felt by so many.

    Peace and strength to you with love.     Chrissy

  • Jennt28
    Jennt28 Member Posts: 1,095
    edited February 2014

    Karen, we are here for you to pour out the stuff you might not be able to pour out to those closest to you... Hugs Jenn

  • mandymoo
    mandymoo Member Posts: 632
    edited February 2014

    Karen, 

    (((hugs))). I truly hope that the Avastin works and that you get to spend lots of precious time with your grandson. We are all here for you and keeping our fingers crossed (and toes, and everything else).

    Warm hugs

    Mandy xxx

  • Viji
    Viji Member Posts: 89
    edited February 2014

    Karen, you are in my thoughts. You are very brave and to think that you sound so cool as you describe what is happening to you absolutely blows my mind. I am wishing you a thousand years in every day you life after this. Please remain hopeful...

  • kyliet
    kyliet Member Posts: 587
    edited February 2014

    Karen, hoping Avastin does its job. Thinking good thoughts for you. X

  • racy
    racy Member Posts: 976
    edited February 2014

    Kazzie, I've been thinking of you and agree with what the other ladies have said. I echo your thoughts/prayers re your grandson.

  • Tammy_M43
    Tammy_M43 Member Posts: 565
    edited February 2014

    Viji, you've said it... Karen (((hugs)))

  • Delvzy
    Delvzy Member Posts: 454
    edited February 2014

    Karen special prayers going out to you tonight that you will get to spend quality time with your grandson and family. Judy x

  • melp27
    melp27 Member Posts: 295
    edited February 2014

    karen omg you definetly arent selfish at all!! hoping this new drug works for you and you get to spend more time with your family. 

    Huge prayers for you xxx

  • aussie12
    aussie12 Member Posts: 421
    edited February 2014

    Hi all

    Karen I have been and am still thinking of you, all the best with the new drug, I've heard of that drug somewhere, I must google it.

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited February 2014

    Karen, Avastin is on the PBS but your doc needs to get an Authority.   Total cost to you should be no more than $36.90.............check out the Gov. PBS site for Avastin.  Here is the link:    http://www.pbs.gov.au/medicine/item/4400N-7243F

    Love n hugs.   Chrissy

  • midnight1327
    midnight1327 Member Posts: 1,331
    edited February 2014

    Karen, you pour your heart out girl, we here to listen, you are not selfish, we all would be in the same feeling if it was us going through you trauma. i really am hoping this drug does the wonders. i am so sorry, it is so unfair. it is so unfair. BIG HUGS Annette

  • Trisha-Anne
    Trisha-Anne Member Posts: 1,661
    edited February 2014

    Hello girls

    All well here, and we had some wonderful rain over the weekend which was badly needed.

    For those of you not on Facebook, would you mind going to this link to vote for us please?  It's the wedding that won the wedding of the month earlier last year and is now up for wedding of the month.  If we win, we get $2,500 worth of advertising, which would be great!

    http://www.easyweddings.com.au/real-weddings/stacy...

    Hope everyone is going well, or as well as can be expected.


    Trish

    xoxo

  • midnight1327
    midnight1327 Member Posts: 1,331
    edited February 2014

    i have just voted Trish, how many times are you allowed to vote as i will do it again later. hope you win.

  • Trisha-Anne
    Trisha-Anne Member Posts: 1,661
    edited February 2014

    Thanks Annette

    I don't think there's any limit to the number of times you vote :-)


    Trish

    xoxo

  • Kazzie61
    Kazzie61 Member Posts: 418
    edited February 2014

    Hay girls.....thanks for all your good wishes & support. The whole family has been told the reality of the situation (very draining).....all took it remarkably well but somehow I think they may have been expecting it. A couple of things were said that I'm none too happy about but that's to be expected.

    A few funeral questions were asked which I think were inappropriate as that is between me & my hubby & kids....

    I had a very emotional weekend, still feeling that way but again, to be expected.

    I'm seeing my GP on Thursday so I think will talk to her about the emotion & see if there is anything that my help bring me 'up' more often.

    Trish, I have voted for you & good luck....

    To everyone, have a lovely day.

    (((Hugs))))

    Karen xxxxx

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