Hi there, Had my second mastcectomy on Monday and just spent one night in hospital was allowed home Tuesday after morning tea which pleased me mightily. Now it's 1.30am wed morning & I can't get...
Hi MK Just a note to let you know I am thinking about you & your DH. words can't express what you are both going through and my heart reaches out to you both accross the miles from down under. Would...
Hi Chris I see you are still here so might see this reply. Your Dr is doing the completely right thing by doing a biopsy. This is the only way to be sure that any abnormality is cancer or not. I had...
Dear All Six years ago you all were so supportive as I went through a mascectomy with chemo & radiation. Now just one month past the magic six year anniversary from that diagnosis I have another...
Hi Ellen (and every1 else too!) Just thought I'd chime in now. I too am a 4 yr survivor and life is good! Congratulations to all in the class of 2003! For the newbies on the board, this C thing is...
Hi Claire I'm from New Zealand and just thought I would let you know my experience re mascectomy vs lumpectomy. In my case the lump removal was not an option as the tumour was too large and was too...
hi everyone, I haven't posted for simply ages but I do lurk from time to time to keep up with things! You have all stated that you like good news so please celebrate my three year anniversary with...
Hi everyone Thought it was time for me to post again! The big news is I am now offically retired as from June 10. I am revelling in not having to watch the clock and being able to do so many things...
Every single evening As I'm lying here in bed This tiny little prayer Keeps running through my head. God bless all my family Wherever they may be, Keep them warm and safe from harm For they're so...
Hi Ellen Great to hear of this wonderful person in your life. I'm sure he will appreciate your email. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow - you are one amazing person L & H Kath...
Deb that's simply awful news. my heart goes out to you. I'll log onto chat for a wee while if you want to chat. I hope others from your State can join you with your class action. L & H Kath...
Wow! Dr Ellen I just have to respond to this heartfelt post. YOU ARE SIMPLY AMAZING and don't ever forget it! o.k. you are feeling fragile right now, but you have every reason to feel that way. Don't...
My DD was the same age and she now has a dd of her own who is 7.-so far she is just a normal little girl but we both wonder how long it will be...... Unfortunately our children are maturing earlier...
Dear Jean, yes, the arm positioning can be most uncomfortable and painful sometimes too. But it is really important to get that range of movement back so look on the positioning as additional...
What great news MK! I'm SO pleased for you. Doing a happy dance all the way from down under! Kath...
Hi there MK just adding my best wishes & lots of hugs for a good result - I know it's scary to have more tests - but please be glad your docs are being thorough. BTW did you know your DH got a HUGE...
Dear MK Positive thoughts from down under for you and all the family. Downs children are really special and bring a lot of joy with them. They teach us what love is really all about. I grew up with a...
Dear Tammy, Just thought I would give you my thoughts about this. Your scared feeling is so normal - everybody has heard some horror stories of chemo in the dark ages. Thanks to modern meds most of...
Thanks for the update Rita I too was wondering how things had gone with dear Denise Kath...
Sorry to her about all the problems Cathi & sending gentle hugs that things will be better for you SOON! Kath...
Welcome Tammy All the way from Down Under - new zealand! I was 58 when diagnosed. had right mascectomy, chemo & rads - now on tamoxifen. it will be three years since diagnosis in May 05 and in some...
Mia, I'm joining in the congrats from Down Under. That is great news that you won't have to go thru chemo - the rads are doable as is the tamoxifen. Cheers Kath...
O.K. Candy I'm aboard too! (but please look at joining me on 15th - see my post to Miab.) Now what to wear that's different??? pink dunce hat goes well with pink boa I think & suits my mood well!...
Hi there all fellow travellers! Special request for PCE on March 15 when I have oncology appt to try to sort out my lingering chemobrain. Now: we are having a late summer - so dress accordingly! I...
Hi Nancy, I'm from New Zealand and was 58 when diagnosed. I didn't have the choice of a lumpectomy as my cancer was too large for that (sigh) with lymph node involvement. Meant I got the "full monty"...
Dear Shelly Its great to see you posting again! Please snack as you type to help the weight gain - what about that superb oreo choc cake that got shared around the board ages ago LOL! Seriously, you...
Dear Shelley, All best wishes winging their way from "down under" for you. May you 1) not have to wait for surgery this time 2) get home quick 3) make a miraculous recovery L & H Kath...
Adding my heartfelt congratulations to Dr Ellen. You are quite marvellous and we all salute you L & H Kath...
Tam, Just a note from "down under" re the arm exercises. It's really important to get as much movement back as possible in the first month after surgery. Yes, it hurts - like H*LL, but there is...
Thanks so much for all your support - its really appreciated. BTW we are having the strangest summer - violent rainstorms twice in a week causing quite major flooding. However, it hasn't affected us...
To update you, I got my neurologist appointment just before Christmas. after 1.5 hrs diagnosis is postural vertigo overlaid with stress but MRI scan ordered to exclude any nasties in brain. MRI was...
All good wishes for successful B9 tests Jo-Ann. Love your nail story - and I love the manicure idea - now what about including a relaxing massage as well! beats scans any day I say! L & H Kath...
Wow Dr Ellen! Just wanted to chime in with my congratulations too. That's real awesome you have finished. L & H Kath...
Hi Shelley Great to see your post. Like Joyce I got a real chuckle! Best wishes from Down Under Kath...
Tamaralynn Greetings from Down Under (NZ) Your game plan sounds good - and your attitude is first class! BTW as a getting on to 2 yr survivor, I found the hair loss the least of the problems in...
"out out d@mmed spot" who said that? someone famous who escapes me at the moment LOL Yes, echoing the sentiments it's ugly but nice and B9 L & H Kath...
Hi there friends I haven't posted in ages but have lurked now and then. First of all, I'm saddened about Mel's passing but know she is in a better place now. Denise is often in my thoughts - I do...
Hi there gentlemen all! I just wanted to say how supportive you are being Frank and to reiterate what the others have said that it helps HEAPS to have a spouse who will "walk the road" too. This is a...