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I know very well how intense this period after your diagnosis is, but if you have a moment would you let us know how you're getting along. We all care.
Best to you,
JanieView Thread

Just wondering how you are. I hope your hip is healing well and that you're feeling better.
I know how complex these family issues can become. My mom was also the glue that held my family together. She passed away 10 years ago. We began drifting apart and it took my older sister's struggle with brain surgery for an aneurysm to bring us back together. We had never even been a family where anyone hugged each other. Getting back together took a real effort, talking about it and making plans. We made a rule that we hug every time we see each other. It was awkward at first but now second nature. My sister's scary experience gave us a kick in the rear, to realize how precious life and family are.
I am particularly saddened by your sister who has turned her back on you because of your son. It It is her loss, I hope that some day she will realize that she is missing out on a relationship not only with her sister but with a nephew. I have a best friend (since kindergarten) whose sisters have cut off any ties with her because she had her beautiful, accomplished daughter while unmarried. That was 32 years ago. My friend has stage 4 breast cancer.
You certainly have more than your share of trouble right now and I can only hope that things will get better for you.
Thinking of you and hoping you'll let us know how you're doing.
JanieView Thread

Best wishes to you,
JanieView Thread

You're my idea of a loving and caring husband. I'm fairly new here and hadn't seen any of your posts but just wanted to say that I'm so glad that you and your BW have come through this battle and that you've been with her through it all and that you have such a good support system.
I know that the decision about reconstruction is a very difficult and personal choice, and the fact that you're fine with her decision either way speaks volumes about your love and devotion.
Sending good wishes to you both,
JanieView Thread

I'm so glad that the surgery was successful, it sounds like Kaiden had a wonderful, caring surgeon. I'm amazed that he gave you his cell number and offered to come to your home on Saturday. That's some doctor.
I hope by now that his pain has lessened, I hate for little ones to feel any pain. I've been praying for Kaiden and all of you, will be so glad when this is behind you. I hope you're able to get some rest. I'll be thinking of you.
JanieView Thread

I too am struggling with this decision. I'm glad you posted your question, Sinrose, and hope to hear from others who chose to take it or not. I've done research until I'm sick of it. I have the bottle of medicine in my cabinet but just can't seem to take the first pill. My oncologist was quite adamant about my taking it until I saw him last January. As he was getting ready to finish with me, he commented that the Arimidex might be of some small benefit to me, but maybe not. I am classified as triple negative but am 10% ER positive. I am Stage 3, with a very high proliferation index score 93%.
Sinrose, I'm so glad to hear that you're now cancer free. Good luck with your decision and best to all.
JanieView Thread

I agree with both of you concerning chemo brain. I finished chemo in December, first Taxotere and Cytoxan, in the hospital awhile with complications from that, then Taxol. I'm 68 years old and had slight memory problems before, but never like this. Fixing breakfast this morning, just oatmeal was a challenge, getting the oatmeal box out of the pantry, boiling water, then putting the box back in the pantry without ever using it, then wondering where it was. Yesterday I saw my internist, a very kind woman, and was trying to describe where my pain was, I completely lost the name of a major organ. I was pointing to the area of pain, she sat calmly looking at me as my face turned red, I became almost frantic, finally pointing and saying to her "it's right here, it starts with an "H". It was my liver. She supplied the right word for me.
I often find myself in a room, looking around for a clue as to why I went there. I guess all I can do is laugh about it and hope it gets better.
JoyceAnn, I wish you luck in dealing with your lymphedema. I don't have it but understand it can happen even years after surgery. I have axillary web syndrome in the left arm (mastectomy side). Physical therapy helped some with that.
Jenna, hope you're well and I join you in wishing for a cure, and kinder, gentler treatment for those who have it.
Best to you,
Janie
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You probably don't know the extent to which you've helped me through my own battles, with your good practical advice and knowledge, and especially your humor. I will light a candle for both of you.
JanieView Thread

I'm so very glad to hear from you. I keep up with what you're doing through your blog, love the pictures from Hawaii, I showed them to my husband, told him I WANT to go there.
I wish this new chemo wasn't so hard on you, but if anybody can do it I think it's you. Wishing you all the best always, holding you in my heart.
JanieView Thread

I don't what else to say but that I'm also so very sorry to hear your diagnosis. It definitely leaves your head spinning, I know and the ideas and suggestions you've received already are all so good, they helped me out so much. My own battle is still very recent, I'm recovering from chemo at present. The suggestions from Roberta, Jenna, many others helped me get through it all. The appointment notebook, writing out questions, having a second pair of ears at your appointment are all so important. Also helps you to feel like you have some control in the process. And ask every single question you have, no matter if it seems dumb or embarrassing. I believe I embarrassed my doctor a few times. Doesn't matter, ask away. I also would urge you to do some normal activities like going to a movie now and then or just watch a good one on tv. It was important to me because if I watched something good enough it was like a little mental vacation. I'd actually forget for awhile that I had cancer. I think periods of stress relief are good for our brains. The details involved in this fight can get pretty overwhelming. And definitely come here and ask questions or just throw yourself a big pity party if you feel the need one day. I've thrown myself some whoppers. Then you need to get up, dust yourself off and get back in the battle. Please let us know how you are. I'll be praying for you and your sister and always sending positive thoughts.View Thread
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