2013 Survivors!!!
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Websister; thanks for the insight. I had no idea. I'm enjoying my weekend with family and not thinking about my thyroid.
I just caught up.... Wanted to send my love to you all!!!0 -
Juneau what angels you and your DH are. I am praying it's just a cyst. As a thyroid cancer survivor I know it is scary until you know for sure.
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I am SHOCKED!? Can this be right, or is it my broswer playing tricks on me?! Have our lives gotten so busy that NO ONE posted AT ALL on Sunday August 4th!?!
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Wow I guess that is a good sign Juneau people are involved in life outside of our common bond. I am sure no one is too far away and will migrate back in time. I myself was caught up in family things.
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Good Morning Ladies! Juneau - I was surprised how quiet it has been too. I even checked to make sure my automatic emails buttons didn't get turned off!
I guess busy is a good thing. I'm here and available for any pocket parties. You are all already in my thoughts and prayers - always!
I'm baking Zuccini muffins today. What are you all up to?0 -
I was camping in Washington State - no tv/internet
What a wonderful 4 days off.Believe: wish I was baking, but at work. I have never tried zuccini muffins - one day I must try them.
Juneau: thinking of you - keep us posted on that pesky thyroid.
Love & huge honking hugs xxxxxxxxxx
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Hi All,
I am still in Fla taking care of dad. Process is slow but sure. He is a tough cookie but will be 85 next week so I keep that in mind while he recoups. Got rid of night help but last night, for instance he was up to go to bathroom 5 times and I want my eyes on him for safety still. So feels much like taking care of a newborn at times, but so good for me to be here with him. Can't believe it's been 5 weeks.. I go home Friday for a "vacation" while my brother comes down to help out for a few weeks. Will then come back to Fla end of month for a 6 weeks stent and my brother will then do the same till Thanksgiving, then we will reassess how dad is doing.
I get on here often to catch up and so glad to see that everyone is keeping busy. In your pockets Stride, Juneau and others who need a pocket party. Trust me sisters, I often am
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Just read a blog post of today by Dr. Susan Love, called "Don't Call Me a Survivor."
There are 8 comments so far pro and con. I tend to agree with her though I know many will not. With my cancerversary just behind me I am still working through so many thought processes including my high chance of recurrence. But I am better (most days) all the time at mindfully saying to myself that this is now and no need of a story line of what might be down the road.
As for the quiet of this thread, so many of us are now past a year or more and I suppose are moving on or getting back to our pre cancer lives~~well, at least our new normal lives.
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Hi Marianelizabeth, just read the blog......i liked the term "thrivor".
I didnt really like the continued assertion that we would more than likely succumb to some form of the disease or its treatments!....Dr love should read this thread!!!!the debate would be over and the term would be "warriers". x0 -
Just wanted to pop in and say hi to everyone. I think we are all getting back to a busy new normal. Kind of a relief! Although I find I do try to make sure I don't lose sight of the lessons that I tried to learn during this journey. I don't want the day to day nonsense of life to bog me down and make me lose sight of what is important. A struggle every day - but I'm working on it. Also - for anyone who lives in the vicinity of Long Island, I started a team for the ACS Making Strides in Jones Beach for October, and you're welcome to join and walk with me and my crew! On my page where I talk about who I am walking for, I gave a big shout out to my BCO sisters! Ok - off to bed so I can get up for my yoga class. Second one. Loved the first one so thinking tomorrow morning should be great. With no physical therapy sessions left, I figure yoga is the next best thing for continuing to stretch out my very stubborn, stiff, and achey left shoulder, arm and implant. Ginormous hugs to you all. Go get your happy! (try watching the video for Brave by Sara Bareilles if you haven't seen it yet - that should put a smile on your face and inspire you!)
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Good Morning to all my sisters!!!!
I am recovering, but think I overdid it yesterday. My DH went back to work this week and my DD had her second oral surgery yesterday. I told my DH that I could take her and sent him off to work. Who knew sitting in a waiting room would be so hard? I also took my DS to a doctor's appt in the afternoon since I needed a break from my DD, she is my very needy child. I am on the couch today and will spend the rest of the day here. My DD seems better today so hopefully I won't be jumping up every 5 minutes to get her anything.
My happy is that we think we will finally be able to go down to our NC house and stay at it for a couple of days over Labor Day weekend. I can't wait.
I read everyday, but haven't had the energy to type. I am in pockets to anyone that needs them! I will need anyone available next Thursday when I go for my first MRI since surgery. I am nervous, but would rather find out as early as possible if there is anything else.
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I agree with you all.... we are getting back to our new normal busy lives. Ramols I agree with you wholeheartedly - try to remember the lessons learned from last year and dont sweat the small stuff.
Havent had time to read the blog yet, but will
Aruba - glad Dad is making good progress.
Yes, life is busy, work busy. We are trying to get away most weekends as the Summer seems so short want to make the most of it. Really need to get into the garden though - good decisions to have to make.
Happy hump day! xxx
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I'm in total agreement of finding the new normal. Summer is always busy anyway. I'm trying not to lose touch with the old me but somehow that old me includes that friggin BC diagnosis and I'm just trying to put that behind me and move on. You will always be in my hearts and on my mind, but it just breaks my heart every time there is a newbie in here and I seem to go into a "bad place" again. Honestly I'm just not there yet to be able to relive the scary stuff. I hope everyone understands. I feel bad because so many people were there for me and my road is far from over, I have more surgeries and everything else in my future but I'm trying to look forward to those and not become overwhelmed.
I read most days but just find I don't have much to add. I'm so glad I found this place and I love everyone here, I'll never leave, maybe once summer winds down ill have more time to be active again.
Supposed to get severe thunderstorms here today so I better button down the hatches
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Another great post ramols! Let me know when u r in NYC ... If u get there or go there, maybe we can hook up!
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Shianne - we got your wonderful package and note today! Thank-you! I tried to change my avatar but my phone won't let me! So hopefully this will work.
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I guess it did work. That's my Mom and I in our new green shirts - and I thought I was only in Iowa in spirit! Thank - you again, you are so sweet!
Momof3 - ready for your pocket party on Thurs. hugs to Greer. Popsicles sound like a good idea!0 -
Believe, you and your mom look wonderful in the tshirts ....
Shianne, I read everyday and don't always post. I think sometimes it is time to move on. I have "paid it forward" in many ways and find that it may seem selfish but I cannot be there like I was or BC is going to absorb my whole being. I love everyone of you and you have ALL been important to me. The friendships I have formed on here and in person are wonderful and they will last forever ....
I am in every pocket party ... Wouldn't miss them.0 -
SHARI I'm coming in next week for my mammo at MSK! Then my sister and I are taking our girls to Canal Street. Shopping! Shopping! Shopping!
My happy is I joined the gym at a local hospital. My sister is a member and it's amazing. Classes, equipment, pools, spa. I could go on but I'm sure you all get it. Have to get ready for my walk on Oct 6. I also planted some garlic. Probably not the right time of year and may not grow but what the he'll right!
I get it about not coming on every day. But I do check in every couple of days to see how everyone is. Was it only a few short months ago that if I missed a few days there would be at least 10 pages to catch up on?! I see it as a sign that we are moving on but like all friends do we check in once in a while to see how each other is.
OMG!!! I almost forgot to tell you!! I get my port out tomorrow!!! To me that is the end of this horrible year. Time to move on with life. My new goal is to find a job. I do medical coding so I'm hoping to find something where I can work at home.
Big hugs my sister's!
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Good to hear from everybody, probably won't name everyone but have been reading
Momof3 - good to hear you are recovering well, hope you were able to take it easy this evening, wonderful about your trip. I will be in your pockets for the MRI
Ramols - you always make me smile
Believe - lovely picture
Shari - you sound so good!
Karen - port out tomorrow! That is exciting news! Can't wait for that day myself, still a few months to go but the end is in sight.
I am finding that with work, gardening, exercise, Mom and still some appointments that life is busy, but good busy. Next week I am taking a few days off and my oldest son and family are coming for a visit - lots of activity planned including birthday parties and baby showers - that will definitely be my happy
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Wow, have missed a lot though I do check in various threads. Stride, ditto to that has been said. Hugs and fuck cancer on every level.
Just had birthday in July, one year NED, and changing AI to see if my aches reduce. It will be my third one, my body doesn't like this stuff hope Femara us easier on me than rhe others have been.
Exchanges: my PS would like to do a scar revision and nipple tattoos. I can't deal with it, still using temp tats. Scar us a little pulled in but whatever. Not into surgery u less a solutely necessary. I look great in clothes and bras.
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Like everyone else life moves on regardless. I know that even if we post less we will never ever forget the friendships and love that this board has given us - you will all be in my hearts every day and I can never say enough how much your love and support helped me through last year.
Great news for ports out and NED's.
Believe you look so great in your shirts - damn I am still pissed I missed that trip.
Love and hugs to all. I have a work road trip to a town called Princeton today - beautiful drive in the sun.
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Karen.. If u will be in before Thursday maybe we can meet.. But on Thursday the family and I are off to Hawaii!! For two weeks... Super excited..
Websister.. I feel good most days as well!0 -
Shari I wish! How about I meet you at airport and jump in your pocket! You might need moral support on the flight! So happy for you. I agree with Websister you sound so good compared to a few months ago! Mahala baby!
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So glad everyone seems to be getting into a new normal. Believe your pic is great and ofcourse just reading your post about baking I have to count on gaining a couple extra pounds thinking about it. Ramols love the new avatar with the kiddos as even though they are still your lifeline today and always, I feel as though they were so much a part of all of our lives and thoughts with all that you had going on last year. It seemed it was always one thing or another with the vaccines, storms with you trying to get through treatments. Aruba you are such a great daughter. My Dad just turned 89 this week and has acouple surgeries pending in the next couple months. Trying to help them maintain their independence can be such a chore but I realize that we don't know what tomorrow brings so like you I'm trying my hardest to help him keep it as long as he can. Tazzy the trip sounds great-I often think of how nice it really was when I was a kid with out cellphones, computers etc. Outdoor things like hide and seek, kickball, hopscotch,catching crawfish in the creek, finding ropeswings in the woods etc all seem to be rare and if I do run into a few of thekids outside they all seem to be huddled around their phones regardless of their ages.Karen great about the port and good luck with the gym. Shari have a wonderful time in Hawaii-no wonder you are super excited! Lisa glad you checked in-hope the Femara treats you better. I too can use a scar revision and a bit of fat transfer but like you, i'm not into it right now and feel fine in clothes. Websister-I agree with you about the "good busy" With my foster pup and visitors etc I have had alot of good busy as well .Enjoy your company!. Juneau- keep up updated on the pesky thyroid and how the house situation is coming along.
Everyone take care and have a great week. Like others have said, even though I am not on everyday, you are always in my thoughts.
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I have to echo what everybody else said about getting on with life after bc. We have to move on, get back to our daily lives, and put this behind us. I have sincerely enjoyed getting to know each and everyone of you, to see people come on here so scared and heartbroken after their diagnosis, how they process this, how they start to improve, and eventually become strong warriors fighting the fight of their lives, coming out on top, and now cheering on other people. You have all been such a great support and source of encouragement to me during my dark days, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. What an amazing group of women you are! Still hope to meet some of you one day.
Will still check in here from time to time to see how everybody is doing. Best wishes, and God bless.
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Hi ladies, thought I would checkin and tell you about my day...my BIL sister has been admitted to the hospice as they need to try and get the retention of fluid and nausea stabilized before they start chemo...currently scheduled for Tuesday, after an emotional day i came home only to receive an unexpected parcel from our very own Believe and a lovely card, thankyou soooo much the bracelet is beautiful and I will treasure it. You are truely an angel in disguise today, it could not have arrived at a better time and serves as a reminder of a wonderful group of women And the great support here at BCO, I will wear it with pride. Thankyou Believe you are truely a very special lady.
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Had a nice time meeting up with SWgeeWi for dinner last night. Was in her neck of the woods for a class for work so we were able to meet up. I sure wish we all lived closer to each other so we could have these little get togethers more often. Mcook we decided the three of us need to plan something since you are pretty close as well. Have a great weekend everyone.
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These get togethers have me soo jealous! What fun! I am at Fort Lauderdale airport awaiting flight home for 2.5 weeks. Have sure missed the hubby, after 5 weeks will be so nice to reunite.
Ireland, hang in there! I agree Believe is an angel, this thread is full of them.0 -
Aruba - enjoy your time back with your family, rest up - you have been a wonderful daughter
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I am glad to be here too, surgery a year ago, 9 months after my chemo, and 7 months after last radiation, and on Anastrozole for next 5 year - tough, as it has MANY painful side effects... And without estrogen I quickly grow older.
But I consider myself survivor at the moment I was diagnosed, because I WAS diagnosed and we caught it early - first step for survival!
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