Canadians in British Columbia
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Cher: that really sucks. Would think it is the last thing you need to do - ugg indeed. Hugs your way, although that dont help with the cleaning
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Cher, I'm sorry that you are dealing with such issues. The last thing that you need right now is problems with beasties, what a drag. I don't know if you would be interested, but there are a couple of organizations that arrange for free house cleaning when undergoing cancer treatment. I found out about them after I was done with chemo
. I'm sure that you would qualify. http://www.cleaningforcancerpatients.ca/
http://www.cleaningforcancer.org/
Happy Sunday, everyone!
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dutchgirl was thinking that there must be something for Cher, and you come up with it. Cher, I so much hope one of these organizations can help!
Ossa and bearcub, lint roller is on my London Drugs list for today. Also a walk, yoga and to finish blog post #4!
Cher, I recall seeing there are reommendations against complete shaving due to possible nicks and thus infection.
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Cher I hope you look into those organizations...that is wonderful they have that available in your area.
Marian I hope the kids made it back safe, it poured all day Sunday. We have the strangest weather so far this year, supposed to be -17 on Wednesday night, and snow tonight.
We will definitely plan some get together for the British Columbia girls when this is done. I think most of the girls are in the lower mainland, Tazzy is in around Kelowna I think.
I have family down in the lower mainland so no problem staying somewhere....
I just finished 16 km on the bike, I am off to the hospital for bloodwork, last chemo tomorrow!!....Happy Dance here I come!!0 -
Thanks dutchgirl your amazing!! Wow..will sure look into that tomorrow..it today as iit's 4am.i want able to do everything...ran out of steam for sure lol...but hopefully it w was enough.yes it was to much for sure.
Tazzy I've Ann extra bedroom if you ever could make it down, your welcome to stay.plan us t to go up to Penticton for xmas (last t treatment Dec 13 Wooohoo.for sure we're meeting up !
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Cher: look forward to meeting a 'sister'. I will for sure let you know if I make it down that way. Have a wonderful trip to Mt. Baker way.
Yay.. Friday - 3 days off from nuking.
Hugs and love and minimal SE's xxxx
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Hey Cher and Tazzy, I'd be in for a Valley get-together, work and weather permitting!
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dutchgirl : that would be great. Would be so nice to meet up with each other. Fingers crossed the Okanagan has a 'good' winter.
Off out for lunch with friends and a walk afterwards.
Hugs to all xxx
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OK I have a question for all you BC ladies.
I have to renew my driving licence before I leave for the UK on 21st. Not a big deal normally, but I am still waiting for my hair to grow and still go out with head coverings on. I am thinking they will make me have the picture taken without head coverings and my hair looking like a demented patchwork quilt the same colour as Einsteins hair
hugs to all xxx
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No problem Tazzy. This happened to me when I was in the middle of chemo Feb 2010. (1). You can wear a head covering if the hair loss is due to medical treatment or reason and (2) You can get a replacement license with a new picture at no cost after your hair grows back in. -- Kathy
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Tazzy have a fantastic holiday, good question about the DL, I never thought too much about it. Thank you Kathy for the answer....mine gets renewed in August about 9 months post chemo...I better have some hair by then.....
I had my last chemo today, I rang the bell. I cannot believe I have completed surgery and chemo, on to rads and herceptin, Tamoxifen. See the Onco via video link on the 21st.
Cher, enjoy your vacation, you sure have earned some fun!
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Bearcub.. yay almost done.. rads are the easy part.. JUST REMEMBER TO MOISTURISE, MOISTURISE AND WHEN YOU THINK YOU HAVE MOISTURISED ENOUGH, MOISTURISE AGAIN.. Not yelling just making sure you heard me say to moisturise
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Ossa, did you say moisturize?
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ummm, not sure but I seem to remember something about moisturize
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Okay I got that, Moisturize, Moisturize and then Moisturize some more!! I also heard wear a black shirt as they draw all over you with black marker.
I just want to let you all know if I hadn't stumbled across this site, my life would have been so much more miserable these last few months. Everyday I would read something I needed to hear.
What was that you said Ossa, MOISTURIZE.......yup for sure, fantastic advice from some very wise ladies!....0 -
And what about Passport photos? Mine neds renewal in the new year.
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Congrats, Bearcub!
Oh, and I don't know if anyone mentioned it, but you should moisturize!0 -
Thanks Gumshoe, How is work going? I hope you have been feeling good.
I am going to have one smooth Boobie!....I have 2 bottles of Glaxol from Costco. Should I buy more. I will see what the RO suggests.
Ossa how much do I put on?
I never thought my first tattoo would be for my rads!
I have been looking at some nice BC tattoos for survivors, I might do it a year out...on my leg, or foot or shoulder....don't know yet...0 -
Kathy: thanks. You are correct, they would've allowed me to keep my head covering on due to 'medical' reasons, same as they allow muslims to keep theirs on for 'religious' reasons. But I got brave whipped off my hat and thought 'sod it... in 6 months I wont be wearing these (least I hope not) so have my new picture with a slight covering of hair'.
Oh and I think Ossa mentioned moisturize and moisturize even more
bearcub: yay for finishing chemo - doing the happy dance for you.
I am done, finished and do not have to go out anymore to be nuked. I was so happy yesterday, and still am today. Its a great feeling.
Hugs to you all xxx
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Congrats Tazzy -- two graduations on this forum this week
Bearcub - I am doing okay, although I could do without the ongoing pain! I have Glaxol (I bought the tub) for my skin graft areas -- it seems to do the trick better than the others I tried, although Glysomed (sp?) was pretty good too. I put on two layers: the first one seems to help the second one absorb.
Work is still crazy, and will be for a while. I did tell them I wasn't going to be driving into the office unless absolutely necessary so that will help.
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Gumshoe it seems so unfair that things went so wrong with your lumpectomy. You and Cher sure had a tough go of it. It certainly reminds us all you just never know where these surgeries will take us. I hope the pain lessens soon, and work gets easier. Thanks for the glaxol advice.
Tazzy wow rads done, it doesn't seem that long ago you started. You sound like the skin held out. I am doing a Happy Dance for you. You sure deserve this upcoming vacation.
I see the RO on Dec, 2 nd. For my consult.
Everyone have a fantastic weekend!0 -
Tazzy...yay woohoo,yippy...but remember to moisturize for the next two weeks.. the heat continues.. also use the saline soaks I started using organic Emu oil on as soon as I was done.. Get it at healthfood store.. About $35 for 2 oz, but it last forever.. PS was very intrigued when I told him I was using Emu oil.. Being a red head they thought I would burn bad, but didn't Must be because I was so diligent with moisturizing,
Bearcub I also bought 2 jars from Costco.. They lasted my treatment.. I would slather it on can't do to much.. good luck oh ya and remember to moisturize
I am also thinking about getting a survivor tattoo..Been looking but have not found the right one.. Will either be on the inside of my wrist or back of my shoulder
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I have been and will be moisturising for the next few weeks. I have been so diligent in moisturising and using soaks and aloe but still burnt. And I am olive skinned. Guess like getting bc, its a crapshoot.
So happy for your advice Ossa - thank you. I will look for emu oil tomorrow. Spent the day indoors today and it was bliss. Will venture out tomorrow.
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Congrats Tazzy! Have a fantastic holiday.
bearcub...will be starting rads in December as well, I started moisturizing in May , LOL, thanks to all
gumshoe..glad you are able to avoid the office for now and hope your pain stays under control, if not, call me
Ossa...a tattoo sounds awesome! You rock!
have a great weekend all~
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Ossa did you only use the emu oil after you were finished?...Just wondering as I am a freckled natural redhead also and wow I pray I don't get burned. I guess you never know, everyone's experience is different.
Whaevah I have been moisturizing since about September.....sure hope you have a easy time. Do you have a start date?
Ossa post a pic of the tattoo when you get one.0 -
bearcub I started using Emu oil around the last treatments probably around treatment 25, but used glaxal base in hospital right after chemo.. used emu oil in the evening.. good luck with rads, they are much easier than chemo..
Off to Seattle with a GF tomorrow, some shopping and some relaxation. Spending one night down there, look forward to getting some new clothes for my new shape
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Ossa, I will make sure I buy some emu oil from the health food store and try that.
Have fun with your GF in Seattle, buy some new clothes for the new figure. Have a great time!0 -
Congrats rads grad Tazzy! Hope you have a fantastic holiday. Sitting in Schipol right now, it's winter here lol.
Did anyone mention moisturize????
Bear cub PM me your address and I'll send you some pure Shea butter and cocoa butter from Africa.
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Hi gals! Sooooo happy for you both Tazzy & bearcub for the finish!!congrats what freedom bearcub for a while at least I read elsewhere something shout moisturizing...not sure but maybe Ossa knows?
Gumshoe hun am so sorry to hear a sisterhood going through pain & infections...it's faults hard thing to go through.
Had a wonderful time across the line & doing R&R ...so happy with my great deals.I felt great for 3 days for some reason but didn't rest enough ago it caught up to me lol.
Went to look good feel goods program !!! Was awesome! Loss of fun!
Ossa have a wonderful a shopping expedition with gf& Seattle ...I've been thinking of getting a tattoo also...& since I'm manager at tattoo sports cafe in surrey. why not! lol...maybe I can get you a discount? He's great.been taxing my brain working with fiends & payroll...hard to focus lol.
For some reason thus well the pain in incision& chest is way up...need pain meds, no temp though so that's good, .bad side underarm really been bothersome tho woke me up 2x's Pinching .
Happy holidays to those going to t take a reprieve from this gloomy weather
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And I am off on my mini trip..
bearcub.. When I think of figure i think of someone with a nice waistline.. ya.. not me.. I have a waistline,, but,,, no hourglass figure here, more Buddha like
.. and now with my smaller "girls" mu stomach looks even bigger...Oh well it is what it is.. and at least I am here to complain about it. Hi She Stay warm.. it is cold here to though no snow..
Cher keep an eye on that pain.. you don't want another infection
Tazzy.. In case I forget.. have a fantastic trip to the UK.. you will be so close to my family (planning on going next year)
Have a fantastic weekend everyone. and just to be on the safe side... Remember to Moisturize
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