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  • Ossa
    Ossa Member Posts: 685
    edited February 2013

    Dropping by to say hi to all the BC bc gals Laughing

  • dutchgirl6
    dutchgirl6 Member Posts: 322
    edited February 2013

    Hi Ossa, and everyone else.  Beautiful day here, I hope the sun is shining for all of you too!

  • Tazzy
    Tazzy Member Posts: 1,442
    edited February 2013

    Hi there,  yes what a beautiful day in the Okanagan we have today.... Spring must surely be on its way Smile

  • bearcub
    bearcub Member Posts: 59
    edited February 2013

    Hi all!



    Beautiful sunny day today in Prince George, we had a lot of snow the last few days so the sun sure feels good!...



    I went to town today for the first time with nothing on my head, so liberating. I am 15 weeks pfc. I have a super short pixie cut look.

  • unicorn1
    unicorn1 Member Posts: 8
    edited March 2013

    Haven't been on the board since Feb 18.  Was admitted to hospital as we thought I was having a heart attack.  Turns out it wasn 't but may have been either angina or acid reflux.  So off the more doctors next week to have more tests done, as if the hospital didn't CT, xray and scan just about every part of my poor body we already.  Looks like won't be doing the last chemo treatment as physically and emotionally I can't it appears my body is saying enough already!  I go next week to see my MO to see what's next on the agenda.  to add insult to injury, I picked up c. Diff. while I was in hospital too.  Grrrrrrrrr

  • marianelizabeth
    marianelizabeth Member Posts: 1,156
    edited March 2013

    judie, c diff too, yuck! Is your MO in Surrey or Vancouver, chemo brain bad the last few days but I chalk it up to pre op anxiety. So maybe no more chemo for you but are they considering any surgery or just trying to shrink tumours at this point? So I picture you as a unicorn, not a Jodie!

    Gotta say that my bowels are still back there in chemo land and am hoping that will get me through post op med constipation without more drugs!

    bearcub, 15 weeks pfc and a pixie cut! I am 4 weeks now and nothing. But even with a pixie cut wasn't your head cold in PG? Rain, rain here though my son convinced me to walk my usual 5 k late yesterday in pouring rain. He was right I felt better and we had fun. Today maybe the same. 

    Getting psyched for op Tuesday. Preop consult on phone this AM and picked up this package I have to do specail wipes the night before. New to me but then I was out of town for many years!

    :) Marian

  • unicorn1
    unicorn1 Member Posts: 8
    edited March 2013

    My MO is in Surrey. I've met several of his patients and they all speak highly of him.  As well the nurses at Surrey Memorial say he is one of the better MO's.  

  • She
    She Member Posts: 131
    edited March 2013

    Dropping by to say hi!



    Have fun in Vegas Ossa! (Just sent you a pm)

  • unicorn1
    unicorn1 Member Posts: 8
    edited March 2013

    Marianne - I was supposed to go on inhibitors and bone strengthener but won't know for sure until next week now because of the other problems. I have to see cardiologist and gastro doctors now.  It just doesn't seem to end for me.  One yucky problem after another.

  • bearcub
    bearcub Member Posts: 59
    edited March 2013

    Marian, yes a very short pixie cut, I really do need at least another inch of hair. Right now I feel like I look like a female trying to look like a guy. Yes, my head gets cold, how do men do it?....at least spring is on it's way.



    I will be thinking of you on tuesday, sending you healthy healing vibes.



    Ossa have fun! I plan on a tattoo when I finish my herceptin in November, did it hurt?? I guess we are warriors and can handle it!



    Judie I hope they are able to figure out the cardio issues. You are right though, it's always something.



    Had my muga scan last Monday, I am good to go for herceptin for another 3 months.



    Everyone have a happy week!



  • She
    She Member Posts: 131
    edited March 2013

    Well, this wasn't in the plan ..... Diagnosed with chest wall recurrence. Waiting for some scan and path results to determine the path forward.

  • Tazzy
    Tazzy Member Posts: 1,442
    edited March 2013

    She - ((hugs)).   Sending you positive vibes I hope you get for a good way forward and recovery. 

    Hugs to all the other ladies too.

    Cancer sux !!

  • bearcub
    bearcub Member Posts: 59
    edited March 2013

    She,



    Tazzy has said it all, cancer sux!! I am sending Peaceful, Positive vibes and a Hug.



    Take Care.

  • marianelizabeth
    marianelizabeth Member Posts: 1,156
    edited March 2013

    She, "Oh shit" were my first words when I just read your post. Where are you? I did not expect you back from Africa yet? Was there something that made you think you might have a problem? Are you having the scan at BCCA?

    Keep us posted. I am 3 weeks out from modified radical and reconstruction with rads as soon as my RO can make it happen though I am not quite so thrilled and in fact have been sliding downhill mentally recently. MO wants me to start antidepressents and though I have picked up the rx, can't quite do it just yet. Waiting for a "sign"!

  • adagio
    adagio Member Posts: 713
    edited March 2013

    Marian - are you going for your CT mapping tomorrow? Or have you put it on hold for a while because of your ROM?  Sorry to hear you aren't feeling so great mentally - it is sure a tough road for us all to travel - and you particularly have been through a lot with the surgery in addition to the chemo. Hope you are feeling less blue soon. 

    I started my radiation yesterday and it isn't so bad - although I have heard that it gets worse as it goes on. The radiation technicians are amazing and I have the utmost trust in them. 

    When you do go for the CT imaging - if the positioning is not comfortable be sure to let them know and they can make a mold for you to support which ever body part is not comfortable for you. I had a special head/shoulder mold made for me because I couldn't relax my arms out to the side enough - the mold supports my arms so that they are comfortable.

    Healing thoughts coming your way and hope you are feeling better soon. Nice to have the sunshine, isn't it?

  • marianelizabeth
    marianelizabeth Member Posts: 1,156
    edited March 2013

    Adagio, it is a long haul. No CT imaging tomorrow. I am having one more fill next Tuesday so it will be delayed. One more node postive in this last pathology.

    I saw on another thread that you asked about moisturizing. I have read that it is key to everything. Moisturize, moisturize! PS says anything will do, cheap as good as cost. In the blue rads folder there is a list.  I bought laxol base at Costco cheap. Hope it stays easy! See you there some day I suspect.

  • dutchgirl6
    dutchgirl6 Member Posts: 322
    edited March 2013

    So sorry to hear about the recurrence, She.  Sending gentle hugs and positive vibes.

  • She
    She Member Posts: 131
    edited March 2013

    Thanks friends.



    Marian I sent you a pm.

  • Ossa
    Ossa Member Posts: 685
    edited March 2013

    Oh She... so sorry to hear.. I was so hoping it was going to turn out all good. I hate friggen cancer.. a friend has just been diagnose with BC  when is it going to stop.... Are you around for awhile? We should meet for lunch.... Ladies????? I am available any saturday or sunday. I have finally gotten over the ugly cold I got when I came home..

    Marian.. I reasontly start taking anti-deps. Too much going on, I decided to try it for a few months (just to get over the "hump") Did not like being down and no energy.. slowly starting to feel better

  • Tazzy
    Tazzy Member Posts: 1,442
    edited March 2013

    Sending all you lovely ladies gentle (((hugs))).  

  • anamerty
    anamerty Member Posts: 33
    edited March 2013

    Wow she so sorry about the news I havent been on this site for a while and just saw your post.

    Ossa if sheila and marian and maybe sheryls want to get together im game

  • She
    She Member Posts: 131
    edited March 2013

    Anyone interested in lunch this weekend?



    Hugs right back Tazzy!



  • Ossa
    Ossa Member Posts: 685
    edited March 2013

    I am, Saturday or sunday either works

  • marianelizabeth
    marianelizabeth Member Posts: 1,156
    edited March 2013

    Not sure but it would need to be Saturday for me. 

  • Tazzy
    Tazzy Member Posts: 1,442
    edited March 2013

    Wish I lived closer - I'd be in for lunch Smile

    Happy Easter everyone - loving the 4 days off.

  • gumshoe
    gumshoe Member Posts: 59
    edited March 2013

    Aw, She -- I haven't been on the boards for a long time and just happened to see your post. Hugs to you. Shit.

  • She
    She Member Posts: 131
    edited March 2013

    I didn't get back here yesterday, took a little nap and just woke up 16 hours later.



    Anyone still available for lunch today? Ossa & Marian?



    Gumshoe! Good to see you! Can you make lunch today?



    Tazzy we wish you were closer!

  • Ossa
    Ossa Member Posts: 685
    edited March 2013

    I am available. Would love to meet you wonderful ladies.... dh just went fishing for the day, so I have the day all to myselfSmile

  • Ossa
    Ossa Member Posts: 685
    edited March 2013

    Whomever can make lunch today.. Cactus culb 15079-132nd street surrey/white Rock  1pm

  • marianelizabeth
    marianelizabeth Member Posts: 1,156
    edited March 2013

    Anamerty (Brenda) let us know if you want to come as I could make my way via Richmond and pick you up.

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