Illinois ladies facing bc
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My heart is just breaking for the loss her family and friends must be feeling. But I"m sure they are also glad that she is at peace now, with no more suffering or battling this damned disease. You fought the good fight, Ginny. Rest in peace now.
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I joined this forum not too long after Ginny's last post. Seems she went quickly. I know you are all missing your friend. I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to meet her myself. Yes I read some of her old posts.
I feel that if it's your time the best that can happen is to go quick… best for the person and everyone that cares about them. Yes I have been on the non-patient side of cancer. It's tough to watch someone suffer. Ginny is no longer suffering and now resting in peace.
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I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free. ~Charles Dickens
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The funeral home link for Ginny's obit isn't working for me. Could someone help me by telling me her full name? She looks like a lovely person in the pictures that was posted. I am so sorry for her passing. It is so unfair!!
I had 2 nodes removed, both sentinel, both negative, and my under arm still hurts like mad. The saggy, flappy part of my under arm is so sensitive and tingles when I lightly rub my fingers against it. Nerve issues from the surgery maybe? The left shoulder hurts certain ways I move it but it has been that way since my last breast MRI biopsy. That is a brutal test to have to go through. I seriously considered having both breasts removed just so I'd never have to have another MRI of the breasts again!! How crazy is that?? I hate them. They damage my shoulders I think. My first biopsy was Ultrasound and a piece of cake but that MRI biopsy was a killer. I had to have it because on my first just breast MRI was when they discovered the 2 fibrocystic changes and had to biopsy them to find out they were fibrocystic changes and not cancer.
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Try this one:
http://www.americanmemorials.com/fhwebs/caughman/index.htm
It may take some time for the tingly/pain to go away. The nerves are constantly regenerating. I had severe pain for many months. Although most get relief sooner than I did. Best wishes.
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In Chicago this Sunday.
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Good morning everyone,
As always, when something like a death occurs I begin to think of all it means. We are here for such a short time to make our mark on this world. I think one of the biggest issues is: did you leave it just a little better than you found it. I know this is true for Ginny. We are all just a bit in awe and just a bit afraid of leaving this life --- the only one we are sure we have ever known. Almost all know that I deeply believe we have many life's. How could anyone possibly learn all their is in just one life span.
I do know this --- leaving a mark does not have to entail huge things or ground-breaking discoveries. Making this world better can be as simple as a smile for someone who seems to need it. A helping hand when you see someone struggling with a package, a kind and encouraging word through some of the battles we meet up with in our daily grind. It can be the cheering that is shared from victories over cancer or the tears when the news isn't good. It can be just your compassion for all less fortunate. It can be saving one of God's companion animals from a terrible fate.
You, as I know Ginny did, are all making your/our world a better place. It is probably why we continue to come here every day. In my heart and soul, I know our Creator does not make distinctions. Your smile to someone who needs it rates just as high as any of Einstein's theories, or Mother Theresa, or Pasteur or any of the famous people. Each of you are so great, so worthy, for nothing much big, but for the million little ways and things you have always done that create a wonderful place and a good life for yourself and those around you. If you can show love you will live forever --- and in the end, we cry for those who leave us, because we see a cessation of all they were building while they were here, but for me souls cannot die --- Ginny and others may not be physically here in body - but they are alive in the dimension of eternity. We will still cry and feel deep emotions, but what we see that looks like death is a transition to eternal life -- free of all heartaches, disease, negativity, with full knowledge restored. I feel that saying is so appropriate -- one should not fear death as much as one should fear never having really lived. My tribute to Ginny and others is to smile when I can, help someone else when I can and commiserate with others in the down times hoping to make those up times really special. Just remember as long as you love, you will most assuredly live forever.
Healing Hugs, Jackie
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I have a question about chemo. My Dad got his chemo for his colon cancer right at the Oncologist's office. They have a room where all the chemo patients get their chemo. So, is chemo billed through your prescription coverage or through the Oncologist that administers it? Does your prescription plan pay for the chemo or your medical insurance plan? I'll probably call the Oncologists office and ask too but was wondering how the rest of you had it. It is kind of scary as my prescription coverage doesn't allow Taxol for example but does allow something called Paclitaxel. It doesn't allow Cytoxan but does allow Cyclophosphamide as a generic. How does all this work??? I'm scared witless that my prescription plan (if that is how it is billed) won't allow something my Oncologist says I need..........
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My chemo treatments are billed by the oncologist's office where I receive my treatments. All I pay per visit is my usual co-pay and my medical insurance plan pays the rest. Pharmacy plan is separate and has never been involved in my chemo other than all the other drug store prescriptions in my armament.
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Juanita,
All my chemo goes through BCBSIL.. my medical plan.. so hope that helps...
My MUGA results are in.. all is good.. but to keep it that way, I need to get my heart rate up.... so trying to on my stepper.. and will be investing in a jump rope.. another hot day, so did a walk in the AM, but lost my evening walking buddy (my old nanny) so stepper it is..
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Hi all, I'm very late joining this thread but the topic "illinois ladies" caught my eye. I live in Glenview, IL (suburb north of Chicago). I was diagnosed 5/08, had double mast in 8/08--was found to be stage IIIC (with 29/29). Had chemo, radiation then was rediagnosed 6/09 with mets to the bone and thus Stage IV. I take Femara every day, Herceptin every 3 weeks and Zometa every 5 weeks. Not a lot of SE for me other than fatigue and achiness.
I have no family, am unmarried, no kids, great friends and a wonderful dog named Truman who is the reason I get up in the morning. My goal is to live longer than Truman (he'll be 4 in Jan--is a Sheltie) as I don't want to have to say goodbye to him.
Blessings to all and my sympathies as to the recent loss of Ginny.
Teri
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Ginny..R.I.P. Looking at her pic, you can see what a kind hearted woman she was. IT is so hard to hear this kind of news and truly feel for the husband and kids left behind. Wonder if we could do a donation to them from us here???A tribute of sorts?
Laura... getting donations for the run is overwhelming to me and so generous. I have over $300 and sent the one check to Susan Komen today.Navy.. you are joining us for the race..right?lolol..We need you!
SOOoooo miss my Lacy and yesterday the heavens above received some awesom angels... furkids are angels too.
Be well this weekend ladies!
Donna
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Spoonchek, we are nearly next door neighbors. I live in Northbrook. There is anoter woman on this thread who lives in Glenview.
I think your goal which includes your dear buddy, Truman, is a very good goal and I wish very much that you achieve it. I am certain you worry about your dog as we all would given the circumstances.
Are you working now? I am Stage II but am acutely and sorely aware that could change in an instant, so I get it on some level. Stay connected. This is a good place to share thoughts.
Susan
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Teri- nice to meet you and glad you found us.. these ladies are wonderful..
Donna- sorry about your Lacy... I need to register for this year race too..
We really need CURE~~~
Not much going on today... just feel little bit moody...
Have a great weekend everyone~!!!!
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Welcome Teri - post a picture of Truman if you can. Alot of dog lover's on this thread too!
We used to have 2 cats and 2 dogs, and now we are down to one dog. Sure is quiet around here, but due to the expense I am putting off getting another dog. One of these days, when the time is right, we'll get another.
Jackie-I have to say that you have a special way of writing and thanks for all the quotes/messages that you send to us.
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Spoonchek
HI, just wanted to tell you if you want to get on our address list...please do. I don't always come to this forum, but i have all the posts come to my email box and I try to skim them all...it's rare to find people without kids, husbands or so forth..(I am divorced).so I wanted to say a special hey...I know somewhat what you are going through...I feel like I have no family...smile...sometimes... Kater
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Michelle.. dog lovers here indeed. I was called Donna Dogs since i was a kid.... i use to walk to school with my one dog Lucky and by time I got to school, I had a group of dogs walking with us. I was like a dog magnet and everyone use to make fun of me!!!! Being down to one dog after having 5 goldens at once at one time..this is hard!!!!! I am really keeping Liberty now from being deprressed as she is feeling this loss too.
Rain is ok, humidity goin away would be nice. Have a pool party and a picnic to go to today!!!!
Be well and BE strong ladies.. GET resistered for the Komen RACE ..sept 25th..Laura has the link.
Donna
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Happy Saturday to all. Boy I missed a whole week here and lots of new faces here. First my heart goes out to Ginny and her family. You fought hard and long and now you are at peace. My deepest sympathy to Ginny's family. Hugs to you.
Welcome to all the new faces here, Trei, Joan, Adie, Lago, sorry if I missed someone new. We are a wonderful group who are here to support you as you need it. We do meet as a Lunch Bunch monthly for dinner and there will be one in Sept. PM will be sent out for them. So If you would like to join us give your info to Laura (our secretary).
As for me school has started and it looks like I will have on busy year. Lots of kids with peanut allergies this year. So I am on the hunt for peanut free snacks for these kids. If you all know of any brand products that are peanut free send them my way. We have new teachers this year too. Lots of changes going on....you all know the drill lol
Jackie.. as always thank you for your inspiration and quotes. You are the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad to see that you got your home back in order. Remember to rest by the lake. That's an order. lol
Laura...happy vac to you. Enjoy your time rallying away. Send pics.
Donna....sorry to hear about your beloved dog. One of our teachers brought her Yorkie to school everyday this week as it is dying. She didn't want it to die at home alone. We all took turns holding this baby. It is still here but weak. sniff sniff. Our pets give us so much comfort that we are totally sad when they leave us. But I truly belief that they are with us in spirit.
Wendy....how you doing girlfriend. It is Venetian night up at the lake this weekend. So cool. I hope the rain stays away for the boat parade tonight. The chef is making a special Venetian dinner. yummy.
Elf.. hope you get good news for dh interviews.
Zap....how are you? Lots going on up at the lake here. Lots of treasure to be found here. Looks like it is calling your name. lol
Rita....how was your visit with your grandson.
Mich... boys back at school. I am sure you are missing them. Are you doing your stain glass now.
Makmak...how are you feel. Is the nanny finally fitting in? Hope all is going well.
Rene....how are you feeling these day. Big trip coming soon for you!!
Well I gotta run....have a busy day up at the lake. I hope everyone has a wonderful fun filled Saturday. Enjoy the day. Life is too short not to have fun.
Remember to be healthy...be happy...enjoy life.!!!!!!!!
BJ
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Mine was billed to insurance not to prescription plan also theylooked into the drug companys helping me pay my co-pay. It depends on how much you make you need to provide them with last years taxes.
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I just saw the news about Ginny - I really have no words, but I just wish her family and friends peace during this very difficult time. I remember talking to her at the last holiday gathering (well, the one in 08) and she just seemed so far away from this type of thing at the time. sigh.
Anyway - that's all. Hugs to everyone... Juliet
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Whoa, I made an error. I was just thinking the Race was on that Sunday but it is Saturday, so we will not be there as we have a family get-together. My donation stands as obviously I am invested in getting the cure. Susan
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Hey Girls....prayers needed for WendyTY...she's had a spread of this dreaded disease...she will learn more next week re: her treatment options, which are many and powerfull so...
Hang in there, honey...we are all with you.
You of any of us will beat this. I actually pity your poor cancer cells....they are gonna have the HELL beat outta of them!
Hugs!
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Sending out prayers to WendyTY. Keep fighting!
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More prayers for WendyTY.
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WendyTY - I am so sorry! You are so in my thoughts! Please try to remain positive...WE ARE HERE FOR YOU, GIRL. Stay tough! Hugs...0
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Wendyty...You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that they caught this beast early and will get rid of it. You are an Illinois gal who is tough... hang in there...we are here for you.
Sending you big healing hugs your way.
BJ
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WendyTY, sorry to hear about your news... You were there for me when I was first diagnosed, so please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.. as WendyK13 said, there are many options for us, Her2 girls..
Marina
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WendyTY: Sorry to hear your news. As you know these things can go into remission for years/decades with treatment. I've read about many folks here on this forum that have had that experience. While the news isn't what you hoped for you still have options for your fight.
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Oh boy, I can't belive I did it AGAIN!
Had a new couch delivered yesterday and swung open the door bald headed! Then I put on my little hat. The delivery guy just smiled. Oh well, I'll never see him again.
IllinoisLady: I too am redoing my computer/2nd bedrrom! Got rid of the bed (cause no one but the cats use it!) and hope to move my loveseat in here and the old end tables from the living room (yes, it's for the cats to sit on while I'm in here! Can you say spoiled?). I never realized how much the chemo has affected me. Got one and one-half walls sealed and part of the ceiling and had to stop. So exhausted. Going to try to finish today. Maybe one wall a day - or just push through it and get it done!
And to add misery to my already screwed up life, I broke a tooth yesterday and have to go to dentist on Monday.
From all your experience, do I have to do anything special about the dentist? I'm assuming I have to tell him I just finished chemo and will start rads soon and I'll probably need an antibiotic after he fixes my tooth. Anything else?
Well, I'm off to the pharmacy to see if I can get some dental putty to pack in the tooth until I can get in to the dentist tomorrow.
Have a great day all!
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brat352 if it makes you feel any better… I'm going to the dentist a week from this Monday. That's the day before my surgery. Am I nuts?
(I'm due for a cleaning and they haven't been able to find me an earlier appointment)
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