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It also can help reassure us if we are the ones facing the challenge...I like the idea that there is a little light illuminating the darkness as a reminder that there is someone who sure could use a hug and some healing!
We are in the "F2F" Group.
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Great advice from everyone, I'll just second what's been said. I think your good bloodwork is a good sign that all will be OK.
Definitely, live for today!
Hugs,
MichelleView Thread
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I have an appointment on Friday afternoon with my original Dana Farber oncologist (in Boston). My local oncologist told me I'll probably be put on a platinum chemo, and I will have a biopsy to recheck the hormone status. I've heard of the hormone status changing from ER+ to ER- or the HER status changing, but I've not seen where triple negative switches to a positive anything. I also sent my PET report to my Radiation Oncologist, hoping he might have some creative ideas.
Soooo.... looks like my summer will be yucky again, my reconstruction surgery is off the table, and the "race for the cure" has new urgency for me.View Thread
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Read my blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
Smile and the world smiles with you!
Thanks for the smiles, I'm in need of them today. I'll start a separate post for, as Paul Harvey used to say, "the rest of the story."View Thread
Read my blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
Smile and the world smiles with you!
Read my blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
Smile and the world smiles with you!
Read my blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
Smile and the world smiles with you!
Yes I quilt it is so relazing for me when I can find the time to do it. I learned by sitting on the porch during the summers watching my greatgram. then just doing it later in my life from what I had senn her do years before. Plus I would go to yard sales and get old quilting books. I will go on the site and check it out I would love to see all the pics thank you for letting me know about it. Have a great day angel hugs Roberta,View Thread
Maya Angelou
Good luck, Friend!!
Rachael
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It would help to know what your mom's treatment plan is.
Everyone handles this dreaded diagnosis differently, and it is really tough to know what someone is going thru when they get this news.
Be supportive, and if you can go to an appointment with her to take some notes to help better understand that would be great.
Look forward to more info on how they will treat your mom.
best to you and your family ~
JennaView Thread
I totally understand why you want to hear opinions from multiple sources when you are making such a important treatment decision. You can get a second, third, or fourth opinion on healthTap: http://bit.ly/IDIExz
Whichever treatment you eventually opt for, good luck!View Thread
When I put the soil back into my blocks I use 4 different types of compost--peat moss- and perlite. The perlite keeps the soil from packing down too much. So far so good on this mix I do.
I must admit I do use some Mirco-grow fertilzer but that is it.
Mary, do try the Sluggo. I have not had one damaged plant so far. No dead ones in my garden spaces either. It is O.K. to use around pet, kids, and isn't suppose to hurt the soil. I am totally amazed.
Happy Gardening.
JanView Thread
My hair came back slowly and so curly. It is now 15 mos.
since chemo. It is starting to be normal in the front but it
is still curly in the back. Like Judy says the haircuts help.
The last thing in your mind is cutting it, but the new stuff is
curly. I didn't color for about a year. I used a hot air curling
wand. It was gentle and helped style it, when it was too
short to cut, and it wont burn your head. Gel and mouse
and anti frizz stuff helps too. Just hang in there, I am still
tryong to find my old hairbrush! LOL
CindyView Thread
Yep, just came in from planting my beans. I put wire over the top of my "litter box" that CC thinks is his. I was able to keep him out of it last night. YEAH?!?!??!
One suggestion was to put Cayenne pepper around the block and in the block. Oops, don't think so. I would be the one to get in on my face or eyes. Bugs are already out and flying around my bald head. UGH.
Yes, ladies I do wear sun-screen and a Large Gardeners hat. No sun for this ole' lady. Another suggestion was put moth balls around the block. I think that is what I might try nest. But no Cayenne pepper. Ouch--- that would be like getting into the poision ivy.
I took pics of my garden in progress. But---Geez, I forgot I had this new computer and after 2 hrs I still haven't figured out how to organize them so can send them elsewhere. That I will leave for a rainy day. LOL.
I was going to call my Mom this AM but remembered she was getting a perm this morning and now it is her lunch time. Thank goodness I know her schedule to a "T". Will call her later. Boy oh Boy, their dining room is so elegant. Real silverware, place settings and water goblets. They have round tables that seat 8 people. Then every 2 or 3 months they rotate them to other tables. Sure does help so the ladies don't get into a set group or "Clicks" like we used to call them in high school. LOL. And believe me those elderly ladies do have their groups.
Oh I have to tell a funny on my Mom. She always did sewing her whole life. So one of the ladies asked her to shorten her slacks. My Mom did. WOW--she remembered how. But the funny thing was----She couldn't remember who they belonged too. Then I guess the lady forgot who she gave her slacks too. So my Mom still has them. I don't have a clue how to handle this one. Guess I could post on their bulletin board if anyone has lost a pair of slacks. LOL.
My suggestion to my Mom was to write the lady's name on a tag and pin it to the slacks when she gets them. LOL
Oh the joys of getting older. Who said the "Golden Years" were so dang good???
Sunny skies, All
JanView Thread
I never had traction, it sounds so tough.
I don't think any of these tests on their own are totally reliable, hence why I have bloodwork twice a year, mammogram and mri staggered every six months.
Good luck Sandy and Michelle with those damn tumor markers. Let us know asap what is up....praying for totally normal.
JennaView Thread
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Hugs to you and your auntie, MichelleView Thread
Read my blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
Smile and the world smiles with you!
Read my blog at www.mch-breastcancer.blogspot.com
Smile and the world smiles with you!
If your diagnosis is stage 3b, then your cancer has spread - either to nodes, the skin, or chest wall. Your PET scan will reveal where it is. You will need systemic treatment - chemo - unfortunately. I did it last summer and you can, too! You're quite a bit younger than I am, and you'll get through it. Other than hair loss, I have no lasting side effects from chemo. My bloodwork is checked regularly and my liver and kidney function is perfect and my blood counts have all returned to the normal range. We can help you get through treatment, there are lots of things to make it tolerable.
Hang in there, you can do this!
Good luck with your PET today, I have one tomorrow!
Hugs, MichelleView Thread
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You are such a sweet and compassionate girl and I'm proud of you for being such a great support system for your boyfriend's Mom. She would be blessed to have you for a daughter in law

I was diagnosed at age 49. I have 3 daughters and my team of drs and surgeons went thru all the options for me. I was stage 1 invasive on left and also had dcis in the left breast, and also had dcis in right (which was never found on a mammogram, I found out after my bi lateral mastectomy when they went thru all my tissue. Going into this, I chose to get both off because I know too many people who have had recurrences. I didn't want to take a chance. I don't want to fight cancer again, at least not breast. My dr said either way, lumpectomy or mastectomy, my outcome would yield the same result. This is a very personal decision for her, but I hope to be planning weddings and grandbabies soon, not fighting cancer. This was my choice, not the same choice everyone makes, but just some food for thought. Your boyfriend's Mom is so lucky to have you. I will pray for her and thank God she has you to lean on. Keep us updated!! We are always here for advice and support! Bless you!
SandyView Thread
Yuck on those gypsy moths Rachael! I'd like to add termites, carpenter ants and mosquitoes to the "I wish Noah forgot list"!
Have a wonderful day ladies!
hugs,
JennaView Thread
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Maya Angelou
It seems the more we learn about cancer, the more we come to realize that each case, each individual is totally unique! That has been on one of the great difficulities in the research as there is no "one size fits all"!
Research is done, knowledge is gained, but none quick enough it seems. Hope burns continuously that one future tomorrow the puzzle will be solved.
Blessings.
RachaelView Thread
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
worrying!
Something is wrong obviously. I know you are concerned about the lack of insurance, but have you called your doctor and discussed the possibility of paying him in installments? That is one of the quickest ways of getting some attention. Also, PLEASE check out the "Tips" on the right side of this page. You will find many suggestions for financial help regarding health issues. Do not let that stop you from seeing a physician!!
No one would be able to diagnose you over this site (even if we had a professional expert), but we are here to offer suggestions in getting the help you need and to offer our concern and support.
Please let us know how you are doing, and know you will be in our thoughts.
Blessings.
RachaelView Thread
Maya Angelou
It absolutely needs to be checked. In the meantime you could deal with the itching temporarily by putting over the counter cortisone cream on it - because scratching so much might lead to your getting an infection.
So I would strongly urge you to have your breast looked at as soon as possible.
Please let us know what you find out.
Good luck,
JudyView Thread
Do they give you a Ct scan? Maybe they will move it out some.
Like Jan says, every Doc is different. I hope the physical
therapy is helping. Let me know how your tests go.
Love and hugs,
CindyView Thread
FYI - WebMD does not allow solicitation of our members in any form, including research. It took me a while to get to it but I always appreciate when members report a questionable post!
Mondays are busy around here
HaylenView Thread
I will try to get you there. If I can remember how I did it. LOL. Just click on the link I have put on here. It should take you right to facebook. You will need to sign in or make you an account. Just follow what it says. Once you have an account--(and it is free)---then go to the search box at the top of the page. Type in Angiosarcoma Cancer. There you can read what others have posted about this disease.
You go to http://www.facebook.com .
Do come back here if this doesn't work for you and I will try to help you more about facebook.
Can you tell me if you had breast cancer before you were dx with angio? Last summer I was on the chemo Abraxane for 6 months. I did have a mastectomy before I did the chemo. So far so good. I go for another PET/CT scan next month. It seems as tho that is the only test that will show if it is somewhere else in my body. No blood work with show this stupid disease.
My heart goes out to you. How are you feeling? Other than being snowed under with all the chemo. I hope you are doing better each day.
Blessings
Jan
Sorry I didn't have a chance to answer you before now.View Thread
Follow-up is very important. Now go celebrate and have an awesome week.
Do keep us up-dated and best of luck to you.
JanView Thread
One installer told me that the owner of the company gets an average of $1000 per ventilation unit and they do about 30 per week! No wonder the company owners want this to be mandatory.
Here are two articles I came across...
HealthNewsDigest.com, May, 2005
Michael Fumento, May 25, 2000
Many people say that miners, not the general population, were the real ones who were affected.
I certainly hope they are right!View Thread
Maya Angelou
If it is rads damage, please do share what options you may have as I know many of the members have similar discomfort due to that.
Blessings.
RachaelView Thread
Maya Angelou
I am sorry you have to go through this. I am so happy for
you and your daughter! Congratulations.
We will bring on the gold and blue for pinkie!
You go girl!
CindyView Thread
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