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Thank you. I am finding my hair is shedding I have 2 more months with Tamoxifen, and hoping when I stop it will stop shedding. Have you tried Pureology? I am not sure I like it, which shampoo do you like the best?
Thank you.
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Love the tree! I'm still sporting the same tree for years. I wanted a slim tree since we are tight for space here but my daughter balked at that. Up went the pre-lit tree that no longer is pre-lit and still have to string lights on it!
Oye, going for my haircolor and highlights on Saturday. First time since starting Tamoxifen. Keeping my fingers crossed my hair holds up.
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Love the tree. I need to decorate. I just haven’t felt like it. I am at the I-just-wanna-curl-up-in-a-ball-and-ignore-everything stage. Did any of you experience that? I’ve always loved decorating for Christmas. This year, meh, I don’t really care. I don’t feel like shopping. I just want to feel better.
On another, more positive note... I think Tamoxifen has slammed me head first into menopause. This is good. I am experiencing life without a period and I like that!
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Beach, I have a tree in the attic, that no longer has lights on it because I cut them off. They stopped working and now I refuse to put it up. It is quite bushy and I am giving it to my niece for her new house. My daughter said to me, "mom, why don't we put that one up?" I felt like saying, "why don't you wear your school uniform from 7th grade?" I have had the bushy tree for 17 years. Been there....done that.....
Thanks for the compliments on my new tree. It is a new year, a new me and a new tree!!!
I know how TaRenee feels. Last year, I think I documented the scrimpy little 3ft ish tree that we put up. No one wanted to put up the tree and my son was at school in Switzerland. I did not feel like shopping last year, but this year I have already wrapped most of the presents. My goal was to have presents wrapped by today, Nov. 30th. There is just something about the year in which you are diagnosed and having treatments, that just takes the wind out of your sails.
Has anyone else noticed so many younger women in the undiagnosed section, that are just scared to death of breast cancer. They are checking for indentations and lumps. It makes me feel sad for the naivete that they have lost. It is not fun getting this diagnosis, but to have so many women scared to death is a bit much. What message are we sending to 30 year olds about what the breast cancer experience is like? Is there too much doom mentioned in the same sentence as breast cancer? I don't know about everyone on here, but I know Claire, Varga and I are living pretty good lives. I am to the point where my kids are in dorms, and am thrilled about my next chapter. Other than being on this thread and in this community, I don't dwell on the negative aspects of diagnosis. The fact that I have met some pretty terrific girls on here and I am getting my life in order are much more consuming of my time.
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I have noticed some of the not diagnosed folks are really young. I’m not that old myself, but younger than me. I think I’m a way I have always lived with breast cancer. My mom and both of her sisters are survivors and from the time I developed boobs I was taught to do self checks. I found my first lump at 31 and have been living with the knowledge that there was a real chance that someday it might not be nothing since then. Being diagnosed was almost a relief because I knew what to do then. Most of the time I’m in a pretty good place, today is not one of those days. Days like today I have to remind myself how fortunate I am to have found mine when I did. How lucky I am to have such a wonderful team of doctors around me. And I am learning that days like today happen, and that’s ok, a San long as I get past them. 🙂 so... when I get up in the morning I will try to smile at myself and remind myself that I AM okay. And tomorrow night I know will be ready for that Christmas party. I think that is why I looked at this thread tonight. I needed something positive and I found it
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TaRenne, I am so glad that you did find us. It must have been stressful all of those years thinking about breast cancer. This time of year, if you are in 40 or above Latitude, it is very hard for alot of people. SAD - seasonal affective disorder is a very real phenomenon. I use light therapy on dark gloomy days, and it really helps get me going. I love to walk outdoors in the cool winter months, because my allergies don't get aggravated. I think everyone needs a boost now and then, and to know that life is going to be okay again. As Toby Keith sings, "I ain't as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was," reminds us that we can muster when we need to and rise to the occasion. You will have to let us know how your Christmas party goes tomorrow!!
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So nice to see so many post! Just popped on for a quick peek and NICE! We are in Gatlinburg for the weekend for the Christmas Parade. The weather is warm which will make it a pleasant night! We have the 2 older grands and my girl. DD and SIL is heading down with 2 babies when he gets off. It will be a busy night. We went to Dollywood last night and caught a few shows. The My People show is all Dolly's family and it is one of our favorite. Check out Heidi Parton. That' Dolly niece and she has a beautiful voice.
More later,
Teresa
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Just left PS office for my 12 week post op...officially released from any further follow up appointments from the Sept exchange surgery...yeah!!!DH and I leave Sunday for a week in New Orleans...he is attending/speaking at a conference and I will be teleworking/playing...haven't been since before Katrina, really looking forward to it! As a bonus it is my husband's birthday mid-week so we will celebrate NOLA style
Happy December everyone. TT
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Good to see everyone in great spirits!! Sounds like this should be a fun weekend for all. For me, it is all about me, dh and ds are hunting. Plant to finish wrapping, have a dinner out with friends tonight, and finish getting rid of some stuff. Time to usher in the new year with less possessions, but better possessions ((((Claire)))).
Hugs to all...thank you for participating on this thread!!
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Happy Saturday everyone!
I stayed up WAY past my bedtime last night. Heck, the party started after my bedtime! It wasn’t the huge group of people like we usually have, or I got there late enough to miss the crowd. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed seeing so many people I haven’t seen since before my diagnosis. I’m glad I went.
My plan today was to decorate my yard and run the electrical to light it. Enter rain. So not doing that today. Maybe I’ll clean up and put my tree up inside. But first, a nap. lol
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Not sure that my life is always so great. Or at least it was only a bit damp when starting out. But I did get in my 20 miles, and major virtue points. Can't wait for some sun. Days don't come much greyer than this one. Fortunately, my core stayed dry with my new cycling jacket. Will enjoy the tub prior to going back to work. - Claire
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thanks Michelle! I couldnt take tamox due to a history of severe endometriosis. Thinking that I may be close to natural menopause they plan on the chemical menopause until I am in my mid 50s with the AI. I would love to meet someone else from Iowa on here.
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Claire, that is pretty dismal. I have some pics of the full moon tonight, that I will post later. It was a balmy 52 degrees in Illinois. I took my big, 50,000 units of D last night, and it always knocks me out the next day. I was able to take some things to the consignment store, to my nieces, purchased some wooden folding card table chairs which I plan to restore as they are about 50 years old, had a little meal at the grocery store and came home to snuggle with my schnauzer.
TaRenee, I am glad that you had fun at your party. I believe that the things we took for granted before bc, mean more to us each passing day. Getting that tree up meant more to me this year, as I could not even muster the emotions to do it last year.
Gk, Did they every suggest taking out your uterus and leaving your ovaries? Tamoxifen might be an easier choice than both of the drugs you are going to take. Have you done a bone density scan yet?
I feel a fabulous birthday week coming on.....my MO's NP posted the results of my blood work, all were perfectly normal. Woohoo. I am thankful.
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Do you know what grinds my gears? The way women with bc are portrayed in movies. I am watching The Family Stone with Diane Keaton, who has breast cancer that has "come back." They show a romantic scene with a big red scar across her chest and of course, she is dying from breast cancer. Why do they make story lines like that, when in fact most women live many years after a diagnosis. It is no wonder why these young 30 somethings are so stressed out at the mere thought of breast cancer, because we have told them that it is so scary and that they will lose everything. My sister in law's sister had breast cancer return and had a mastectomy and implants. She is helping build a transportation system to hospitals in Africa. She is making a difference in other people's lives and that is who should be the face of breast cancer. Anyone else with me??????
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I know so well how thankful I was when I met with my internist post treatment. I could keep on with my evil ways!!! I miss him as he has since retired.
I got to see the moon one night early, which was a good thing. Just glorious and truly "a ghostly galleon, tossed among cloudy seas".
Cooking a Cornish game hen now. These are easy to fix and will be wonderful to use up the remains from Thanksgiving. "Clean out the fridge soup" on the menu for tomorrow and evenings to come.
Making headway with all the projects I have for December. 3 and counting, plus my nonprofit work. Reminds me that I need to read a business journal article in preparation for a Monday call.
Vacuuming on the docket for tomorrow as seem to be accumulating SAND around here. I wonder why???
Sweet dreams everyone. - Claire
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hi Michelle, yeah, I thought of that, but they didnt recommend that because I have a large amount of endometrial tissue outside of my uterus all inside my abdomen. Since tamox can effect endo tissue that means that tissue could be too. Also I have a lot of scar adhesions in there meaning it could be a very difficult resection tugging and pulling could lead to a bowel perf.
How is everyone doing today? I am having a great day. Feeling positive. Glad I found this thread. Not getting on some of the others as aften due to too many negative comments and slamming each other. Positive thoughts do good and that is where I want to be! 💜
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Hey girls, it is a beautiful day in Illinois at 52 degrees. I washed my car, and did a bit of cleanup on the inside in preparation for my mini vacation. Claire, I promise to post my moon pics, because they are fabulous. If I read it right, the moon is going to be nearest the earth tonight, for this year. I love science, and I love watching natural phenomenons. I have more wrapping to do before the gang rolls in from Pike County, one of the largest hunting areas in the country. Hunting, to me, for my husband and son, is more about camaraderie than killing. Maybe it is a sense of what life was like in the wild west? I have really enjoyed the last several days of solitude, because it gives me space to focus on what I want. Right now, I want a nap!!!
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The moon tonight was amazing. Huge and yellow low in the sky. I didn’t get pictures because we were on our way home from Family Day with our son who is in the Army National Guard. But it sure was pretty
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Here are pictures of the moon rising during the last couple of evenings. I have not taken this evening's picture yet.
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Thank you so much for the pix!!! I only got out for a run today. I did put up lights on my deck, and made a batch of "clean out the fridge" soup with lentils and Italian sausge. My computer nearly gave me a stroke as I think I tried to log on when it was doing a software update. All is well now, but I did make a point of saving the market research report I am working on.
My umbrella and modal/cashmere bottoms came today, so I will have a full report shortly. Although I suspect that nothing would keep me awake tonight.
Have a 6a work call. ARGH!!!!! - Claire
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A pic from late Saturday night.
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I ladies! Hope everyone is having a great day! We are having a thunderstorm here tonight. It is actually beautiful. Nature is even pretty when it is wild and crazy. Speaking of nature, I have always wanted to see the northern lights. I always dreamed of going to Kakslauttanen, Finland and staying in one of those glass igloos! Kinda doubt that is going to happen any time soon. Just wondering if anyone has seen them in like MN or ND and when the best time to go there is to catch them.
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Living it up in St. Louis. Went to Ikea and Whole Foods. Just relaxing and planning for tomorrow
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Had the funnest time last Saturday night. Got togeter with 6 of our most fun loving friends and did a goodwill date night. We all shopped for funny outfits for our spouses - keeping it a secret. Then all met at one of the houses for the reveal, pictures and dinner out. Hilarious time! We laughed and laughed! Stopped into a dance place for about 20 mins just for fun and requested a bunchof 80s tunes! Its all about how fun the people are that you go with! So much fun.
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Had the funnest time last Saturday night. Got togeter with 6 of our most fun loving friends and did a goodwill date night. We all shopped for funny outfits for our spouses - keeping it a secret. Then all met at one of the houses for the reveal, pictures and dinner out. Hilarious time! We laughed and laughed! Stopped into a dance place for about 20 mins just for fun and requested a bunchof 80s tunes! Its all about how fun the people are that you go with! So much fun.
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So pooped. Ran all day. Went to thrift store, found my friend a lambskin jacket for $22 abd a pair of flylondon shoes for me. Back to Ikea then Wholefoods for dinner. Mall day tomorrow
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Flylondon are ly favorite! Picture please!!! Enjoy your time Michelle! I tried to post a picture of my tree yesterday but it just wouldn't load. I'l try again later today. It's cold in the mountains today! With the windchill it feels like 27! Heading out to take grandson to school, a little Christmas shopping, get 2 y/o grandson and deliver Meals on Wheels. More later
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My legs hurt. Ran around for 9 hours. Found great boots at Macys, makeup at MAC, and some fun stuff at Ikea.
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got my yard decorated, and the tree up in the house. Half the lights don’t work outside and there are two huge black holes of no light in the tree. Oh well. I’m not going to stress myself out about it. Decorations are going on the tree tomorrow regardless of lights. And the yard, well, it’s not all bad. Some half lit reindeer... maybe I’ll just leave them alone. Too hard to rewire now. AND we may get SNOW this weekend!!! (Yes, I am a 2 yr old when it comes to snow. I grew up on the MS coast, saw snow ONCE growing up) I’m so excited that I might not even care about the lights! But I do need to go shopping...
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My niece has a lit sleigh with Donner and Blitzen keeled over, with hangovers
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