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Myra, wow, you changed your avatar photo while I was posting. Decided to update? I like it.
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Thanks for the caring...I have been sitting in a corner in the dark for two hours trying to read as much as I can. I haven't had a period in two years next month thanks to AC. I hear of other meds so I'm sure they will want to put me on them. So so very tired of it all, have to keep reminding myself it's the meds and treatment, that I'm actually a nice person, lol👎🏻 stupid cancer!
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Had a wonderful dinner with Dr Retsky and his wife Myrna. It was at the restaurant connected to the hotel they are staying in. She was discharged from the hospital this afternoon. She is doing well. Much better than I expected.. Lot's of laughing. Enjoyed them immensely.
You know I gift glass to whomever comes. I had some Cambridge glass. Dr.Retsky is from Harvard which is in Cambridge, Mass. It was perfect that Cambridge goes to Cambridge. But found out tonight they live in Conn. The thought though is solid. We had a talk about glass and she loved it. She promised to pass it forward.
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Haha, thanks, my chubby face with my preteen...between his hormones and mine it's like ww3 sometimes. I think the stress from work doesn't help either, I'm a good faker? So the expectations are a bit much, perfect leader, perfect mom, perfect wife, perfect friend...puke!
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hi Boyd. The good kind I think they are referring to is DCIS. Like mine. Sounds like really early since there's no mass yet, like mine. It probably means lump and rads if that what you chose or mx. Lots to think about. Do take someone with you and if you're really anxious you can ask for something to help that. The biopsy was probably the one thing I was most anxious about and wished I had asked to take something. Closest I've ever been to a panic attach! The tech said I could have asked, but I didn't know to ask!
Good luck and keep us posted.
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sassy pants, aka, mama bear!😍 Hope you are well, post some funnies pretty please
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These were the glasses that I gave Myrna. I thrifted them along time ago. Used them and the they weren't used. I loved the idea that they would go to Cambridge. Pattern name is Regency-Stradivari. I have always thought this stem in the pattern was the most elegant. Came up with a new phrase today to explain why I gift glass. "I rescue glass". Others in this pattern RC list at a higher price, but none are more elegant
http://www.replacements.com/webquote/CAMREG.htm
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Nice!!
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Myra, Your preteen is about the age mine was when I began counting the years until I could legally toss him out. Have you told your MO about your bitchy mood? Sometimes antidepressants really help with that. Or a counselor you could blow off steam to? A place to bitch about your job, hubby, and family? Of course you can do it here, but sometimes in person is better. I think we all sometimes think "I'll just go out and eat worms." and want to chuck it all. I know it's not a fun place to be in. Glad you came back here.
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OH wee was so busy today forgot the minute phone call that I got from my counselors secretary. He kicked my insurance to the curb. They reimburse very little comparatively. I asked why. She said his financial counselor recommended it b/c he was doing a relook at retirement. Honest answer. I appreciate that. But been going to him for 6 years. Bummer. Chit...........Forgot that when I first went to him, I did block visit buying b/c my insurance didn't cover him..........then it did.................Now have to decide about block visiting again, very expensive versus a 20$ copay.
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sorry sas....I wish things stayed easy....hate change that isn't good for us
Hi Myra...I don't think we have met .sorry you are having problems on tamoxifen. I was on that for 5 then on femera.....are they still using femera?? Hope you don't move up stages
I will try to put a funny picture for you:)
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Myra, don't know if I started Warm and Fuzzies when you were here last. It's all funnies..........
Warm & fuzzy owls, goats, kitties, dogs, birds ETC. PICS &LINKS
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sas, I think I dropped the ball in getting back to you on ideas for your dinner per my hubby. So sorry...I forgot...yucky chemo brain...poo
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Myra- hi and welcome back. I have real issues around these drugs and the weight gain. I take anastrozole and have gained 20 pounds on it. I eat very little and work out regularly. It is impossible to loose weight on these, very easy to gain on them. I took a break from them for a month once and lost 10 pounds without changing anything else. What does that tell you?
I am going in to see my BS today and MO tomorrow. He manages the AIs, she checks my imaging. My mammo and ultrasounds were good, so I don't expect anything else today. Except the regular lecture to loose weight. Here is where I get pretty unhappy. Take this drug that makes you gain weight and never be able to loose it, but LOOSE WEIGHT.
I am going to talk to my MO tomorrow as I know I am not alone with some of this stuff and see what he says about the whole AI weight thing. Will share anything from this that may be helpful to the group at large. I am leaving town right after my apts tomorrow so you will have to wait until next week though.
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Loverly!.........WHAT???? They can go out in the woods, in the mountains and wear absolutely NOTHING except a blanket. Peppermint, did you hear that?
We can romp around anywhere where there aren't any kids... just don't forget the stockings and high-heels... and OH! Whipped cream is a thought. These girls around here are all probably hiding their faces, hearing me talk like this..... But this all just brings back memories...
Susan.... Love the picture of the squirrel! He looks like he only has one tooth!
Okay JazzyJ.... So if I get this right, you are over 40.... yes, me too. Geez, you are so YOUNG! Not even dry behind the ears! I like that W.O.W thing.... My Mom used to work for W.O.W.... Only that meant Woodmen of the World... It was an insurance company.
Chances are you don't mean the same thing here.... I'm just glad after taking all that stuff your cancer is at least holding it's own!
I stopped Tamoxifen.... It wasn't nice to me at all... yet others can take it with very little problems... We are our own boss.
So glad you have a new puppy to look forward to! And your life sounds busy.... We lost our little Sheltie right before I broke my hip.... But maybe someday we'll find another.... just not right now....
Now Boyd! Don't go letting them do anything they feel like doing, unless they can show you why they have to do it..... I mean unless they do a biopsy, and are positive you have a malignant spot, then they could go ahead with surgery..... but all of that has to be proven, with the results from a biopsy, before they should even touch you.
The biopsy will show how big it is, probably what grade, stage, etc! But without a proven piece of tissue, they should just go eat their lunch and leave you alone. Maybe it is something else? Maybe just calcifications! My oldest DD has those.... but no reason to do surgery... no malignancy.
If you have pain, I think that is typical with a cystic condition.... even calcifications. Just don't worry about stuff until you KNOW what is going on.
I sound like I know what I am talking about.... but it's just my own opinion..... People like Jazzy have biopsies all the time, but that is to eliminate their thoughts of a malignancy. (I mean the experts).... My friend Rosie just had one! Found out it was nothing!
Morning Myra.... I love Adele... such a beautiful voice. You forgot your password???? We have never done that.... none of us.... probably..... Only about once a WEEK! You mean you are bitchy??? Hah! That' just makes us all feel good! That someone else is bitchy besides US.
And don't read all the rest of the Side Effects about Tamoxifen.... that would scare the pants off of you.... I am a poster-child for not taking Tamoxifen.... and remember quality of life is more important that something else.... I forget what.
You ain't gonna hit stage 4..... We don't even think about that stuff.... Lots of women around her think about it.... but we are here for them....
Take your life this morning, and go out there and look at the skies, and Thank God you are here!
Yes HiHo! I will fix you guys up.... just listen, and raise hell every minute of every day.... at least in your head..... Do something that makes you happy!
We are going shopping.... for SOMEthing.... Oh.... I need coffee-filters.... That calls for a trip to somewhere.... to buy "stuff"....
Oh wait! Myra hasn't had a period in 2 years????? And you WANT one?
I would say that's somewhat of a blessing, right? I had one every 3 weeks all my life until I was 40 damn years old! I hardly remember what one even IS!
Love your dog!
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To all: listen to Dr Chevy!! Her rx for chocolate cokes will cure anything.
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Susan, Who knew squirrels do Tai Chi?
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I know, right!
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Ms. Spookie, I thought it's milk toast or aloe vera juice.
Cute dog Myra, but how often do you feed him/her? Once a week?
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Ms. Sas, so it was Mrs. Retsky who was hospitalized...poor lady. Good she is all better. Are they still staying at your place?
Boyd, I hope you get your answer soon.
JunieB, cairn terriers are so cute! How exciting you are getting another one.
I don't know why but I have been thinking about Freygea and Marla lately. Hope they are doingwell.
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Loverly, I think chocolate cokes and Starbucks.
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Yes.... ALL those......!
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Myra. I used Effexor with tamoxifen. Didn't have any periods after ac either. Just had ovaries yanked and went in arimidex. Best thing ever. I felt good. Did gain some weight. Trying to decide if it was the holidays or the new me. Good luck.
Patty have a wonderful time. Whip cream, chocolate sauce. Don't forget the marshmallows if you're going have a fire.
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Okay, here she is....
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Hey, I just got a copy of my report, it says that a 1.5cm cluster of linear heterogeneous calcifications(micro) in the left breast are suspicious of malignancy. it says it is in left breast at 4 o'clock anterior depth and are 2.2 cm from the nipple. And that these may have very slightly increased in the interval. Also apparently my breast tissue is heterogeneous dense which may lower the sensitivity of mammography, according to the report. To me 1.5cm seems pretty big, has anyone else had micro calcifications with like this? I have been looking for more information on linear heterogeneous microcalcifications, so if anyone can tell me some of good sites I would appreciate it greatly. Thanks
Boyd
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