CRAZY TOWN WAITING ROOM - TESTS coming up? All Stages Welcome.
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Crazytown receding in my rearview mirror, for now: sim over and done with, and first rads on Tuesday.
Jackbirdie: did a sulk with lavender and good night's sleep help at all? cuddle with your fur children?
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Pennsygirl.................can I assume your from Pa........if you are..........where abouts do you call home...............
Taking care of my little love today....he keeps me on my toes....what a sweetheart he is.............I watch him 2 days a week for my grandaughter...........love it.........keeps my mind off the stupid shit I always conjur up in my head when I'm by myself.....which is most of the time.....LOL............
Here's Bobby.
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Oh, Ducky, what a happy little face! Thanks for sharing!
Sula, if you like, I'll be the Dear Abby columnist on the C-town newspaper.
Katy, one thing: I wouldn't read anything into the LE specialist's assessment of one leg shorter. They're just trained to notice variations in symmetry. It's like my wig guy (I LOVE my wig guy) noting that there was crusty stuff on my scalp when my hair was falling out. I didn't take it personally; it was just his professional take on things. (Note: there is NOT crusty stuff on my scalp now. In case you meet me in person.)
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Went to crazy town last night.....I was going thru some paperwork looking for a truck title and came across my surgical pathology report. *sigh*
Saw some stuff on there that I didn't know about, or maybe I just didn't remember. Multi-focal tumor, I had 2 satellite tumors in addition to the original and I had extranodal extension. I'm not exactly sure what that means...but I'm planning on taking this with me when I see my new MO. What does this mean now, IDK...probably nothing.
Katy, I'm sorry for your experience with your PT. I too have some traumatic scaring from multiple surgeries because of infection and seroma problems. ((hugs))
Cute baby
I'm going to see my PCP today about some dizziness and just general feeling of being run down. I'm gonna ask about that petachie rash that I've had on and off too.
I'm so tired of cancer crap you know? I feel like I just can't quite get past the hump of it being there on my shoulder reminding me that I dealt with this beast.
((hugs)) to all you crazies
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Katy, I just read your story, did you report this dumb ass to the head of the facility? seems to me she needs to be fired for idiocy
glad the folks here have tried to rally around you, I am not sure what I would do in your case but her supervisor should be informed
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Ducky, I'll be right over. I need some of that yummy little Bobby. What a joy it must be to wake up and know the day will be spent with such a sweet person.
Cancer of the memory? I want to respond to the many recent posts written by very articulate sisters. Can't scroll back to get names, but I do so wish the world were a kinder place for all of you. Surgery scars, idiot lymph therapists, poor communicating doctors, scary tests, long waits, pains here, there, and everywhere. A wonder we keep our heads above water. And then we get a baby picture and the world lightens up a bit.
Thinking of the ones going for tests and those waiting for results, just wish I could remember names. I get my hip MRI results today.
End-of-summer warm wishes to all, Jan
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Continued thanks to everyone. Bep, I love my superhero cloak. I know it will protect me. I did wake up crying a couple times last night, but feel a bit better, still fragile though, this morning. Going to try to have a quiet day and center myself. And breathe.
The timeliness of the above clip, shared by a friend, was astonishing to me. The mother took so much time, listened a LOT, observed her audience, and responded so beautifully. It made me smile and laugh, and I wanted my crazies to know I'm still capable of a smile and a laugh today. Because of all of you.
I hope this does the same for all of you..
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oh Katy that video made my day. Thank you so much.
And I do hope a quiet day of breathing and hopefully some gardening will continue to ease your heart.
Gentle hugs to you. Or a big bear hug if you prefer.
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Good Morning Fellow Crazies,
Alyson, good one! You always make me smile.
gaia, I'm not that skilled. haha....I keep a spreadsheet of everyone that has a test coming up. I just want each person that has a test coming up to know we are all right there with them. I don't want anyone to feel alone in all this BC stuff.
pennsygal, how rude of that person!! Your husband sounds like a nice, thoughtful man. I hope the squish-o-gram wasn't too bad.
ErenTo, I had slight neuropathy during chemo. It got worse long after chemo - especially in my feet. Tomboy gave me some cream that does help though. I think it was PTS that told me about it on another thread. I can't even remember the name, but you can buy it at Trader Joes. Maybe PTS or Tomboy will remember the name and post it here.
queen, so glad you have the sim behind you!! Keeping my fingers crossed you have minimal SE's during rads. I was one of the lucky ones. I often wondered if they even had the machine on, because I never had any skin SE's. I got slightly red at the end, but aloe fixed that right away. Maybe it was all the years of tanning with that cardboard tin thing with my baby oil and iodine. That was back when no one knew what the sun could do to our skin.
Ducky, Bobby is such a doll baby. I would love to kiss those cute, chubby cheeks. What a lucky lady you are to have such a cutie pie in your life two days a week!! Babies and kids definitely keep our minds far away from Crazy Town. He is beautiful - such a happy face!!!
Rain, What a great idea. We can call it Dear Rainy!! I'm glad you've shed your crusty!!
Tang, Gentle hugs to you. I hate reading that stuff. I don't even get copies of the reports unless they give them to me. My MO will usually tell me in an email. Plus, like you, I have no clue what most of it means. I hope all goes well with your PCP today. We will be in your pocket!! Cancer crap is like a big zit that won't go away. You can pop it and get some relief for awhile, but it keeps coming back. Nasty beast!!
JAN, Cancer of the memory....YES!!! I have it!!I hope you get good results from your MRI today!!! Please let us know how it goes.
Katy, That video was so beyond cute!! What a smart little boy. He sounds like such a grownup. Thanks for posting it....definitely put a well needed smile on my face.
Special thanks to Tomboy for listening to me ramble yesterday. You truly are a gift to all of us. Love you my friend.
I was up most of last night, spending time with my old dog, Baylee. It was such a tough decision, but later this afternoon we have an appointment to put my baby to sleep. I know in my heart we have reached a point where he is suffering and he no longer gets relief from his pain meds. I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to do this, but I hope I find some courage when the time comes today. That sweet boy has been with us for 15 years. I was hoping he would make it to his 16th birthday. Sadly, that isn't going to happen. So if I'm not around for a few days, that is the reason.
For that reason, I want to send good thoughts to a few ladies that have things coming up tomorrow:
Pennsygal, Good luck on your appointment tomorrow with your BS and PS. We will be in your pocket!!
ErenTo, Sending best wishes to you!! Tomorrow is your abdomen CT. I hope you get only good news. We are also in your pocket too.
I'm thankful everyday for our crazy group here. You're all such wonderful women!!
Love to all.....lurkers too!!
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Oh, Slow! My heart is with you; no dogs (yet) for me but a horse and a cat. Although for me, it was far less ambiguous a decision, still I tear up for both.
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Dearest Beppy: my heart is breaking for you. I know what your Baylee means to you. I can't even imagine the pain. He will be waiting on the Rainbow Bridge. You are so special to keep track of us this way. Such a loving person. I'm glad you've had the wonderful years you've had from him loving you back the way you deserve.
I must have tear duct cancer right now. I just can't stop them.
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Slow and any one who wants the cream mentioned above, It is called Topician and I got it at Whole Foods, it just calms the nerves on my dumb feet and I use it everynight now
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Slowdeepbreaths, I'm so sorry about the loss of your fur-baby. I'm crying with you right now. Wishing you peace until you can meet your Baylee again.
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Cheers fellow crazies!
Slow,
That is one helluva cape!!!! I am so so sorry about Baylee. That is one of the hardest things anyone has to do. Totaly understand if you;re not here for a few but of course if you veer toward Crazy Town any time..I'm always up late.
Alyson,
Yes please!!! I'd like a window seat on the Crazy Train
Ducky,
One cute baby. Your family has some handsome genes going on!
Pennys,
Insults in the cancer center parking lot..that takes the cake!
Eren, and all others with tests coming up,
Good luck and we're all here, never forget the crazy choir is backing you!
I know I've forgotten some stuff..but anyway..
Just sitting here in the office working on the new project, tendons round the knee still uncomfortable..and my knee creaks and clicks when I stretch it out..was lying on my back in the office with legs in the air doing shoulder stands, yeah I'm nuts. well, back to work....I'll be ready for crazy town once this work day is done. Later guys.
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Iris: do you mean this? I hate to be dense but the name looks familiar. I was recommended this by a massage therapist and have it on hand.
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here is my Jack, completely oblivious to CTown. I can learn from this!
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yeap that is what I am using! makes my feet happy~ or at least a bit
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Beppy, thanks always for your support of all of us. Thinking of you as you say goodbye to an old friend....
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Long time lurker, first time poster here. This is a crazy fast thread. I don't have time to post after I've read all the pages. Can you believe my kids want to be fed!?!
I've been in crazy town for months now. My hip has been aggravating me since about three weeks before the end of chemo in November. MO kept saying she didn't think it was cancer related but of course I know better. Why wouldn't it be? Had my bone scan today. Of course I woke up and my hip hurt along with my elbow, shoulder, back ribs. Can you say stress?? MO called about a half hour ago and the scan is clear. I'm so relieved. Now I really do believe my hubby when he keeps saying it's exercise related.
Slow, so sorry to hear about Baylee. We had to put our cat to sleep about three weeks ago just short of her 17th birthday. It was really hard on all of us but was best for her. Our almost 15 year old dog probably won't make it more than another month or so. Our animals are part of the family.
Ducky, that grandbaby is precious!
Sorry I couldn't remember everyone else. Trying to read, post and help the kids with homework.
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Momma- just wanted to say WELCOME. I'm so glad your scan was clear. You get a pass out of CTown today. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Mommato3.. Welcome to Crazy Town.. So glad your scan was clear :-)
Slow.. So sorry about Baylee 😞 We had to put our fur baby, Lolly, to sleep Boxing Day.. She was the same age as Baylee.. It's so hard to do..but just know it's your final gift of love to do it.. It's making me tear up now , knowing how you are feeling.. Love and hugs to you xx
Ducky.. Bobby is just gorgeous, and growing up so fast.!! Enjoy your day.! Do you have any more photos of your new little grand daughter ?
Well I have made it through my tests, and got my results back yesterday.. all good :-) I had my mammogram and ultrasound 2 days before hand.. I could tell the woman doing my ultrasound was.. looking for something.. So I asked if mammogram showed something , and she said yes.. but don't worry about it.. As if I wouldn't worry!! Anyhow doctor told me yesterday that it was only a small cyst.. Nearly scared me to death.!! They should of told me at the time. !! My blood test was all good too. I was so worried about the CA15.3 tumor marker one.!
Katy.. Jack certainly does look nice and relaxed there.! Animals and small children are so lucky not to have a worry in the world.. No Crazy Town for them :-)
Pennysgal.. Hope your appointments go well.. Thinking of you.!
Hi to everyone else.!
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Lucy- great news! Hope you can relax a bit now and breathe. They should have said nothing or everything. But it's over now. Yay!
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Lucy, hip hip hooray for a good scan, wanna share my pasta with fresh Jersey tomatoes? lots of garlic and basil, I am sure we can scare away any vampire like medical folks~~
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Lucy, congrats on the clear scan!!!!
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Lucy, nothing lke our neighbor state Jersey tomatoes............Lord I can eat them bad boys like an apple........yum...........
Lucy.....Bobby is so adorable....love him....
Will check for Lila
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Bebby, so sorry for your loss....we will be here waiting and keeping you and Baylee in our hearts!
xox to all
Octogirl
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Yay for everyone passing tests with flying colors! Yay!
Ducky, thanks for showing us happy chub-chub Bobby! I would so hug him up! What a great smile.
And Katy! thanks for sharing such a wonderful little gentleman! He resembles so much my Nephew Christopher, when he was that age! They could be twins. Endearing accent too. It really made me smile to watch him be so excited about his new baby!
Jeez, cancer of the family, toe, and memory? Yeah, I have had those kinds of cancer, the most lingering one being the family of origin! I keep trying to like them, but it doesn't always work...
O little Baylee.... I am so sorry, Beppy.. I know your heart is hurting....
I had a melt down at my PCP appointment yesterday, talking about endocrine therapy. I really hate what it's doing to me.. He is a good man, and how I wish HE was my oncologist. He truly listens,(I think thats part of why I cried!) , and he really is a caring good person in his community, and all the women who work in his office, are so sweet, too. I think I owe them some nice goody,to thank them for outstanding service...
(edited to say: I LOVE LOVE LOVE Topricin!!! You can get it at whole foods, and some health food stores and vitamin shops, but it's waaaay cheaper on good ol Amazon.)
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My three biggest reasons for wanting to live. I love my kids, don't get me wrong, but there is nothing like grandchildren.
Had follow up with surgeon today, she checked everything out, said I'm doing great, starts my scans in October. She actually gave me some closure for this chapter in my life, and for some reason I can now look to the future with hope. She is a very special lady!
Basically I have thrown house beautiful out the window, and my grandkids have taken over half of my house. I am so blessed they live ten minutes from me, and I get to see them at least three times a week, more if I wanted! They are all at my house one whole day together every week, and they definitely keep me away from the fear of the cancer monster. I love them with my whole heart and being.
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These are my 18 grandchildren
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Ducky, Italy,
Great group of good looking grandkids you both have
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