Illinois ladies facing bc
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Robo....are u on Facebook? I thought of that earlier today when I posted some random crap about my last chemo..... I try to update on there a lot to keep family informed......
Lago, are u on my Facebook "journey" page??? I thought I added you awhile ago but didn't see your name earlier????? Let me know....I'll add u!!!0 -
Char, So sorry for your friends loss. There are no words.....
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Char --- where are the words when needed. It is indeed sad. If he was able to write that many letters he would have realized how many would be so hurt and sad. I too feel his parents will never be the same yet I also believe what doesn't kill us often does make us stronger and I will hope and pray that as time goes on, they might find some strength and resolve in themselves. Prayers and love for them and for all who knew and loved this young man.
Jackie
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If any of you would like to add me to your Facebook friend I'm at lisa Koc
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I totally get the not wanting to link BC and business....not sure how that works? I know my journey page my aunt created for me is "private" and to my knowledge not accessible unless someone is put into it??? Although....I work with family, so my BC has been out with my business contacts since the bitter beginning....
I get sore muscles but not much all out pain....I have been taking my Claritin every morning from the weekend before tx until about day 10ish....seems to help? I'm so relieved to be done!!!! I was given a pretty beaded bracelet from my onc as my "graduation gift"....that was nice. And I hugged my chemo nurse since I do my neulasta shot at home tomorrow....won't be back to RUSH until march for my first follow up. So surreal!!!
I asked my onc if a Christmas miracle could occur and I get some hair.....and she said "most likely impossible, but how about an Easter miracle". Darn, BOO!!! I guess I can patiently wait?
Now I just need to survive these next 2 weeks of bad taste buds......0 -
Char how sad. Depression is an awful disease. As much pain as we all went through with treatment and when we were diagnosed (the later was the worst for me) I don't think I could really ever understand how much pain a depressed person is going through… especially one who feels s/he must end the pain by ending her/his life. Sad for his family. No parent should outlive their child.
I'm on facebook. Just search my name and you'll find me. I have a picture up from August/September. I too don't talk about breast cancer on my wall. I have many professional friends that don't know about my journey… and would like to keep it that way. I'm still looking for that full-time gig.
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Kelly - Hoping everything went well for you and you're resting up now.
Susan - Glad to hear that DD is home and doing well. Hopefully the rest of this pregnancy will be smooth sailing.
Laura - Yay for Mom's good ticker!
Robo - YAY and YAY, AGAIN! Chemo is such a huge hurdle to get behind you. As far as Tamoxifen, everyone's different, but for me, I could have gladly taken that pill indefinitely. I had ZERO side-effects from it.
Lemondrop - Smart girl insisting on that report. You just never know how these things are going to go, so best to cover all the bases. Glad you weren't hurt.
Char - My DD is in her 3rd year of college and I just can't imagine what that poor family is going through. My heart breaks for them, and for that poor boy and the pain he must have been experiencing.
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Char - Wow...so very sad. My friend's son also committed suicide. He was 18. At the time, what put it in "perspective" was that I thought of my deepest, darkest moment and multiplied it by a thousand. And that reality allowed me to "understand" the pain and anguish a person must feel to committ the ultimate act. My heart breaks knowing that there are people who suffer at that level. He's in a better place...and at peace. So very sad...
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A friend of mine has bouts of depression and says it is worse than any physical pain she has ever suffered. She told me that people with a physical disease cannot bear to die, while in depression, the depressed person simply cannot bear to live. She describes it as a feeling of terrible heaviness and darkness that seems inescapable and is most unbearable.
Sadly, the family is never the same and is always looking back on what they could have done. The family needs so much support right now.
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So sad for the loss of one so young.
Congrats to all who are finishing treatment or almost there!!!
Susan glad the baby is ok!
So many stories and journeys. We never know what someone's life is really like as we see their public faces.
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Hi ladies. My result came back negitive on my lymp node biopsy I had Monday. Next stop PS on Friday. Have no idea what questions to ask.
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Lisa that's great news. Here is a good site that has lots of good information regarding reconstruction. This is not my PS. One thing I do notice is this PS seems to lean more towards the proceedures that don't require implants. I have implants. For me this was the best choice. Also don't be scared of the use of "failure rate" anything requiring a adjustment seems to be considered in this rate. It doesn't mean your implants fail and must be removed.:
So far my half days of work this week have been full days. Yay!
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Hi ladies -
I haven't been on here in awhile - not sure why - maybe just taking a BC break. I am going to try to check in more often.
Sorry I missed the Xmas party. I had every intention on going, but DH and DS were on a campout and I couldn't get a babysitter for DD. The pictures are great and it sounds like everyone had an awesome time! Wish I could have been there to meet all the new girls and Jackie!!
Char - my heart breaks for your co-worker. No one should have to go through such pain.
Welcome to all the new girls and so glad to hear of those of you finishing up treatment.
Laura - good to hear your mom is doing well
zap - happy to hear your dd and baby are ok - scary!
Mak - good to hear about your new trial and happy that you were able to celebrate Gab's 2nd birthday!
I had many pages to catch up on so I missed many - Hugs to everyone!
I am looking forward to 2012 - In March, I will hit my 5 year mark! We will be at Disney World at the end of March to celebrate!
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"Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty - they merely move it from their faces into their hearts."
- Martin Buxbaum
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Good morning everyone......and Connie, I missed you too. It is helpful I think to take a break now and then --- there was life before we came here after all. Hope everyone is going to have a fantastic day. I came home last night ( I understand more of the same has been happening up North ) in a very driving rain. Wasn't prepared for it so had to put my coat ( which got a royal soaking ) over my head to get into the house. Not looking too good outside yet, but at least for now no rain.
Laura...count me two/too on the list for being thrilled your Mom is doing well. Don't know how I missed the post on her progress but I am sure glad. Moms are special people and I'm always wanting things to go well for them.
Have a good day everyone and I'll see you all after work.
Hugs, Jackie
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IllinoisLady: thank you for the post about inner peace. char: very sorry for co-worker's loss--I feel sorry that mental illness still carries a stigma for some people conniehar: conrats on 5-year-mark coming up--Disney sounds perfect!0
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Lisa - Great news about the nodes! Check out the Reconstruction thread here at bco...lots of good info. And of course, many of the girls in this thread have been through it...no doubt they'd help as well.
Connie - Glad you popped in!
MadMom - Hope your hair starts growing back REAL SOON...my dh checked my scalp EVERY morning! lol And finally the morning of my birthday...little fuzz appeared! Hang in there...
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Where's mdg! Anyone hear from her?0
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Hi guys.. Just came back from my Older DD's school.. I learned this morning that her Ex BF that you all saw of her and him in Prom pics.. committed suicide last night.. I am so shaken up.. been a rough morning...
Start Indianapolis tomorrow.. have to pull myself together.. I am both sad and angry as I sit here fighting for my life that a young kid who had everything going for him did this...
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Oh that is so sad. I am sorry for your daughter and her friends family. I will keep you all in my thoughts.
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Oh, Mak! I just don't get this. How horrible. This must be horrible for all the students, but especially his firends. What's up with all this?
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OMG what is going on! This is crazy.
Mak good luck with the trial. Too bad it wasn't some place like Hawaii
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Hi just saw this thread about Illinois ladies. I'm new to this great state. I'm newly diagnosed stage IV but have been living with BC since 2007. I start chemo again on Monday, doing a mugascan tomorrow and recouping from VATS and breast surgery again a two weeks ago. Hope I can help in some way, thanks!
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I'd like to join your group. I had a successful lumpectomy yesterday.
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Welcome usafmom and hawk.
Oh mak...I am so sorry for this news. Hugs to your daughter and her friends family. Yes, indeed, you must pull yourself together for Indianapolis tomorrow. we are with you in spirit. Positive thoughts coming your way.
Navy
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What is going on with these young people taking their lives!
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Welcome hawk and usafmom!!!
Good luck Mak with the new trial!!!
And I agree....WTH is going on with all these young people cashing in their chips??? There's so much to live for, suicide really sucks!!!0 -
Just checking in. Gosh, you miss even a day on this thread and you get so far behind. Seems we have so many new ladies lately.. Welcome hawk and usamom.
makmak... so very sorry to hear about your DD exBF. The holiday season always bring on more incidences of suicide and depression. It really is too bad that they do not feel like they can ask for help when life seems unbearable. We used to worry about my older brother committing suicide as he struggled from schizophrenia all of his adult life before succumbing to lymphoma. I have always been so grateful that he had the courage and courtesy to see life through.
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Hey Guys....sorry I have not been checking in. I have been busy with the move, being room mom at my son's school, holidays and I had nip/areola surgery last week! The fun never ends! I am trying to catch up on everything...you girls are so chatty! I can't get through all the pages! I wanted to come to the holiday party but my husband had to work....last minute emergency. He has been working a ton and I just don't have sitters yet since we moved here. Let's see...I am kind of settled in the house but still a lot to do after the new year. My nip surgery went OK I guess. I had nips done and areola grafts done. They grafted skin from my c-section scar so I got a mini tummy tuck. I am still bandaged so I can't see my nips/areola yet. I have my follow up appointment and unveiling on Monday so stay tuned. I can see my mini tummy tuck though and I am so excited about that..maybe more than I will be about the nips! Do you know what happens to your stomach when you have a 10 pound baby when you are a small person??? My tummy tuck looks good and is a nice xmas gift. I hope the nips turned out.
Welcome Hawk! Great group of ladies here! Glad you have popped in!
Congrats to Madisonsmommy and Robo on completing nasty old chemo. I am glad you are leaving that crap in 2011 and praying for quick hair growth for you in 2012!
Welcome Kimber! I moved to IL in August. These fine ladies have welcomed me into their friendly little group. Glad you stopped in!
Mak: Good luck with the trial. Hoping it goes perfectly!
I just wanted to mention I am keeping those families of the lost young one's in my prayers. It is so sad and unfortunate that they have decided to end their lives. My heart breaks for their family. Life is so wonderful and precious....so incredibly sad.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season and taking time to savor the happy and wonderful moments with those you care about.
My quote for the season and new year is just simply "believe".
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