Oh, Debbie, Sorry to hear of the latest mammo reading. I too think I'd request a biopsy or further testing anyway. Hugs, Kitty...
I've been thinking so much about[b] Cathi. Joyce would it be possible for me to have her new phone number? She and I used to chat quite often while I was on my drives home from work. [i] Would love...
I just sent you an email. Kitty Monke...
Cathi my dear friend, So sorry to hear about the mets, and all of the pain you are having. Cancer sucks! Glad you had a nice birthday with your granddaughter. Cheesecake Factory, I am so jealous. I...
I agree with Lori, call the Dr asap. It may be nothing, but better safe than sorry. I'm plaqued with heart problems due to chemo, but have no symptoms other than shortness of breath when I exhert,...
Thanks, Joyce, The hand is much better. Has a bump on the top, but yesterday the Dr who had x-ray'd it said he thinks it is a "bone Bruise" cause it was not broken. He did some skin biopsies on my...
MK, Mets can show up in bones, but not sure about bone marrow, but would assume it is a possibility. Not to freak you out, but she needs to ask more questions, which Carolyn may have done but hasn't...
Hi Angela, I know after so many years of being "in remission" or "cancer free" as you and I are fortunate enough to be, it is hard to keep in touch on a regular basis, but please do let us know how...
Actually there was no one else any younger than me there working that night. We were setting up for our Annual Christmas Luncheon at church and had to move this old piano that no one uses and they...
Talk about dealing with what we have to. I got my hand slammed between a piano leg and a steel door frame a week ago, right hand where the lymphdema is of course, sos am coping with extra swelling....
I just felt the need to check in with all of my BC friends and see how you are doing? So many new names on the posts. Sorry to see you have had to join this wonderful group of ladies, but you have...
Congratulations, Lori. I know what you mean about wondering why I am still here, and others are not, but my feeling is that there are things left for us to do. Have a great trip, hope the weather...
Lauri, Next spring would be better for me. If a date could be set before the end of the year it would help me cause I could put in for vacation on those dates and ensure my getting there. Hope all...
Hi ladies, I had to jump in on this post of "oldies". I miss all of you so much and think often of our time in St. Louis. Even though the hotel was "interesting", we had so much fun getting to know...
Isn't it nice when a Dr finally listens to YOU? Glad you are doing better. Take care of yourself and listen to the kids and grandkids when they want to take care of you. Keep posting - even with the...
So glad to know you are ok Laurie. I did worry about you, but only for a few minutes as I remembered how you HATE taking the freeway roads during rush hour time. Friends, our Laurie will take a lot...
Oh I have toenails. It is just that they are "funny looking". Need to keep them polished - especially during sandal season. LOL...
Oh good. I tried to call her yesterday and only got voice message. Left a message asking her to let me know she was ok. How is she doing? Hope she gets in touch. God Bless, sweet Cathi, and take...
With my big toe toenail - yes. According to my podiatrist, the nerves were probably damaged by chemo and the nail can no longer attach to the nail bed. I just have to be careful not to let them get...
Debbie Tate told me she had not seen Cathi post in quite some time. I tried calling her today, but got no answer. Does anyone have any information on her? Please let me know. Thanks and Blessings to...
I too had Taxotere, but mine was combined with Adriamycin. My head hair did not come back until I was almost done with radiation. It was very thick before, and not quite as thick - especially on the...
Pam, Sorry you are having Osteo problems along with the cancer. I am unable to take anything that is hormone based also. My Mom and Grandma both have/had Osteo, so imagine I am a prime candidate...
OMG - you have had your share. Why is it that men have to be completely down before they will do anything to help themselves. Hang in there, sounds like he is on the right road. Glad to hear the...
MK, Been thinking of you a lot lately, and now I know why. I am trying to "catch up", so just learned about Caroline's recurrence. Have you both in my prayers. Hang in there, being Mom to someone...
Bev, Know what you mean about getting this kind of good news. Did they say anything about lymphedema causing the pain in your shoulder? That is the problem I have been having lately. Being on a...
Oh Sweetie, I've been worried about you so thought I better check in tonight. This is my celebrating New Years. Don't like the sounds of that reaction, but like everyone else has said, maybe it...
Wish I could say I got a new house BUT - the best material thing I got was a picture frame filled with pictures of my 2 grandchildren and it has 'GRANDKIDS' carved in the bottom of the frame. MK -...
Hey there, Thanks Laurie for posting this possible Breast Gathering. May would be better for me. I would have to take off a Friday and possibly Monday, so let me know. My Mom's birthday is May 4th,...
Ellen, Sorry to hear you are having all these problems. I had a new procedure called a Gamma Gram. It is like a Mammo, but they inject radioactive meds first and it is like a picture. Each picture...
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all, Kitty...
I have cardiomyopathy, but it is from chemo, not radiation. Did you have chemo? My cardiologist said that he did a study when he was getting his degree on the affects of adriamycin on the heart, and...
Hi and welcome to the site, I had rads following chemo, 7 years ago. At the time I was in a trial to have rads twice a day, rather than the normal once a day. It was not a good trial, and I...
Hi all old friends and new BC posters on this board, I have not had the time or energy to check in for a long time, but want you all to know that I am doing pretty well. Still fighting the cough I...
Lori, I know it has been a LONG time since I have been on the boards, but for some reason I was thinking of you today and wondering about your wedding. I knew it was to be this fall. Congratulations...
Wags, I have not had the pleasure of meeting you, but you are in my prayers and YOU WILL make it. I too believe in the power of prayer and positive thoughts. You have both. Kitty M...
It has been a LONG time since I have checked in, but when I read "Oldtimers" I immediately knew it was one I wanted to respond to. I miss Peg Gray and her posts also and have never known what...
My dear friend Cathi, I knew it was time to check in on the boards again. Just a feeling I had. Sending gigantic hugs to you as you go through yet another set back. It isn't fair, but you, my friend...
I actually think most of mine started over 2 years ago. When I had such a terrible cough I could not get rid of. It was attributed to exercise induced asthma at first, then that was ruled out, and we...
Hi all, Thanks for coming in on the PCE yesterday. I saw all those pink feathers surrounding my Doc and felt your presence as he told me that I need an Angiogram on Monday morning at 8am. There was...
Deb, Good luck on your Echo. That is the reason behind me going to Bismarck tomorrow. My Echo did not turn out good. Bernadette, Did you used to live in ND? If so where? Where are you now? Kitty...
Please make sure you bring along your snowboots and maybe even hip waders - we had 18" of snow in western ND yesterday and as of right now the Interstate is still closed between Bismarck and the...
I have wondered about her and Cathi also. Keeping all in prayers, Kitty...
Bernadette, I have never had the opportunity to welcome you to the board, but want to post a note to you to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you wait the visit with your onc. Like...
Vicky, Waiting is always the hardest, but we are waiting here with you. My thoughts and prayers are for arthritis or something like that as the cause, but don't let them stop till they find the...
My advise to all of you is that if you are feeling short of breath, winded, tightness in the chest at any time, to mention it to your PC and ask if they think you should have a Stress Test or...
Thanks for all the replies. I will let you know what I learn from the cardiologist on Friday. If the PCE is available it is more than welcome to fly to Bismarck, ND. We are still having very...
Hi friends, It has been a very long time since I have been on the site. Not because I don't care and think of all of you constantly - it was just a crazy summer, and now fall. Had my 6 mo oncology...
Frayda, Sorry to hear of the lung concerns. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying the tests will all be fine Love and God Bless, Kitty M...
Are there any updates on Cathi? I had a feeling something was wrong when I tried to email her and it rejected for being over quota. Keeping her and all of you in my prayers. It has been a busy time...
Luci, Hope the last blood test was a better one and everything will be back to normal for you soon. I know what you mean about hating to go to Dr's and getting the run around. Diabetes runs in my...