Illinois ladies facing bc

Hi Everyone!

Connie- so far I don't have any se from the Fosomax. I have my onc. appt next Monday so I will talk to him. I had mentioned the Fosomax to my PCP and my onc before taking it, and with my numbers, they were in agreement with the gyne, so I'm taking it - not happy about it though. I also have my annual breast MRI the following week.

Bustersmom-good to hear from you. (I am going to send you a pm.)

Elf- You sound so sweet. Hang in there, and sorry you're going through such rough times.

Hoping for those in tx that each day is better, and for everyone else - hugs to you!

I thought this was a good one:

You might just be one person in the world, but to one person, you might be the world.

Hi Everyone,

Elf, I'm so glad you're back. Missed you, but totally understand. Sometimes we need a break from it all. I'm so sorry about your house. For some reason I thought that had happened long ago, and not related to bc. Hoping you do get to be closer to family!

I'm catching up, but just a little. This week is the wedding, and we have been all wrapped up in that lately. Hopefully next week averything will be normal again!

Great quote, Laura.

Juliet, so good to hear from you! Wondered what you were up to these days Sorry about Buster.. Jackie's right....lets give him some Fosamax for that poor leg.

 Wishing a good evening for you all, and few se's to all those in tx. I'm checking out until next week, when the festivities are over.

Hugs

So.. I have to say this:  I HATE this Fn disease!!!  Just found out that an acquaintance that has been my inspiration has had a recurrance, and now it's in HER liver.. UGH!!  So sad and upset..  Getting used to the new nanny.. will take a bit of time, but she is good with Gabriella... and that's most important.. still miss Maria..

Tomorrow is my Dr appt.. will know what my plan is for next 3 mos.. just really hoping my port works and my counts are good enough for whatever the tx is determined..

Rainy here but hopefully stopping.. We love to go outside for walks...Hope everyone has a good day!!

Marina - Sorry...it's just awful what's happening to so many of us. Everything's crossed that the sun shines and you can take a walk.

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Hope you are all making the most of this day!

Sorry Marina about your friend.  I met with my friend yesterday.  She has a recurrence of two tumors in her other breast so it is a mastectomy this time.  This time they are estrogen, whilst the original they were not.  This is all so baffling to me. So I guess a whole new kind of cancer for her.  I hope your (our) doctor presents a very doable regime for you.

I had my breast cancer surgeon visit today with the followup  on the mri which I knew was okay.  She says to come now once a year unless something comes up.  Laura, how was the onc visit?\

Edited to add on for Adey.  I do not know very much at all about the different chemo.  I just did what the doctor told me to do.  I had Cytoxan and Taxotere.  You mentioned you were double-guessing yourself on the chemo.  What do you mean? My doctor told me that the chemo was like "extra insurance" in that I may or may not benefit from it.  So I guess it was optional. I told him I wanted to be aggressive, so he said then let's do it. I think it is up to each person.  I was always aggressive and I have to admit,  rather compliant.  I started chemo within weeks of surgery because I just wanted to get the show on the road and the clinic could accommodate me.  Are you question whether to have chemo or the chemo choice itself?  I wish you well.  Yes, there is so much to think about.  That is probably why I just stopped thinking and allowed myself to be lead around to get treatments! There are number of women who are so much more  knowledgeable about meds and chemo and I am sure they will pipe in soon.

Sigh...Marina... so sorry to hear this and makes all of us grateful for what we have as life is a true gift. Reoccurrence is not a fun word to hear and feel for her. A friend of ,mine  just lost her sister to a rare cancer that came out of no where. Girl ate healthy, excercised etc and not genetically linked.It is all over and hard to hear.'

Have another IV tomm of amino acids and liver detox. Also picking up a supplement that is geared improving thyroid functioning.

For all , be well and know we are fighters and keep it goin for those who need us.

Donna

Welcome Lago, although we always say we are sorry to see you here, we are glad you found us.  A wonderful lady named Rita sort of started this thread and a majority of the ladies have been here ever since.  It's the place we call home.  Hope you will tell us a little about yourself -- and we will stand by you and give you as much help and comfort as we can.  A great many of the 'Chicago area' ladies try to get together for lunch once a month or so so please keep that in mind. 

Well, I never expected temps and humidity like we are having.....over 100 degrees and between the heat index and humidity.....I'm dripping all day it seems.  I expected un-comfortable, toasted I did not.  Oh well !!!!  In about three months I'll be crying because it seems too cool.  Aaarrrgggg. 

Work has slowed a little thank goodness.  My stint at the kennel ( only for a short 4 day vacation ) is done so that helps.  Still have the 11 cats in my computer room but really --- as they are confined to one room they are not much of a problem.  The only thing I notice is that I don't "check" entries here and email very often now.  I have Maggie's cats re installed in their apt. so things should get back on what passes for nearly normal now.  Good thing.

Hope you are all going to have a good day.  Forecast seemed to indicate rain for Chicago -- probably needed.  We may get it later in the week.  Hopefully I'll check in later. 

Hugs, Jackie

Hi Iago (from Othello)? Or Lago?

Anyhow, sorry you are joining us but lots of good company and advice here. I am in the western burbs. I had a unilateral mx in May and am almost done with radiation. Hope all is going well with you. 

afternoon...boy oh boy is it hot and sticky out!  No ocean breeze here and no pool!

Welcome Iago (Lago?) to the club no one wanted to join.  We've all been newbies so let us know how we can help!  Tell us a little bit more about yourself...but only if you want to!  I was her2+ and did the year of herceptin and still hangin'around, 3.5 years later!

Jackie....YOU NEED A VACAY!!!!!  but at least it sounds as if you are slowing down a bit.  How are the kitties now that they are back home?

Marina...so, so sorry about your friend.  Another reminder to get out there and LIVE and have a great time doing it!  Never know what the plan is for tomorrow....

Hope Smerf is enjoying her week of festivities and I hope the rest of you are doing as best as can be and also...I hope I have this right...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINNY!!!!!!!!  Go a little crazy

Gotta scoot......more later...

Lago - Welcome from me too! Sorry you are eligible to join us. I too had bx masts..."things" really do get better. As Rita said, there's some great girls here who will answer questions you may have and help you through it all.

Jackie - How's the flea party? Is it under control?

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@ GINNY!

Hi All,

Marina, sounds like great news!

Lago - welcome!

Ginny - have a Happy Birthday!

Well, I'm at the half way point in my treatment. Yeah! 

Take care all!

Carolyn