tomorrow I find out the results of genetic testing. *gulp* Then later I find out results of MRI and what my surgery will consist of. Next I think I meet with plastic surgeon.
My Bday is coming up and I want to go out and play but...too weak right now so..I may settle for some kiteflying on the beach with some good friends followed by...
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My Bday is coming up and I want to go out and play but...too weak right now so..I may settle for some kiteflying on the beach with some good friends followed by...
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I can't wait to live my life again. Camping, biking, travelling, running around like crazy. Cancer be gone!
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saltylibrarian:
thanks Zode, I'm trying..not like I have a choice really. you too!
mmmsgs:
Hell, or just sitting around and doing nothing worry free. Those days are good too.
Keep plugging away, yo.
Keep plugging away, yo.
Yesterday I had to work, it was a challenge as it was so gorgeous out! Today I was off. 
I spent the day at the "lakes" in Philly, chillin in the sun and reading a good book. I have a strong desire to do much more but my body is yelling NO!
One more treatment!!!
I spent the day at the "lakes" in Philly, chillin in the sun and reading a good book. I have a strong desire to do much more but my body is yelling NO!
One more treatment!!!
guitarpicker:
Woo hoo! Sounds like you're having a great time! You're so amazing and so damn SEXY!!!!!!!
sweetkc:
Glad you got to enjoy the nice weather at least a little bit. I went and read by the lake yesterday. It is so relaxing!
It took me a while but I fixed my laptop. Good as new!
Just finished my 3rd treatment. Chemo fucking blows! It's killing the tumor but it also seriously kills my sense of humor! It's creeping back though. yeah!
Today I go for my $3500 injection to help bring back my white blood cell count. One shot=$3500...so fucking crazy.I'm really lucky I have health insurance...
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Just finished my 3rd treatment. Chemo fucking blows! It's killing the tumor but it also seriously kills my sense of humor! It's creeping back though. yeah!
Today I go for my $3500 injection to help bring back my white blood cell count. One shot=$3500...so fucking crazy.I'm really lucky I have health insurance...
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9005900:
Sorry to hear you're being kicked in the ass! You have a great attitude and that's what is very important.
I've never being a good speller so I guess I've had "chemo brain" all my life.
I grew up by the Gulf and never did enjoy the beach until I left home to the military, got married, and moved away. Now it's all I want to do in the summer - just veg out.
I've never being a good speller so I guess I've had "chemo brain" all my life.
I grew up by the Gulf and never did enjoy the beach until I left home to the military, got married, and moved away. Now it's all I want to do in the summer - just veg out.
mmmsgs:
Damn, girl, you've got a full plate. And it sounds like you're taking a big fork and knife to it. Well done.
And yes, Fuck IS a great word. My 2 favorite iterations are: Fuck that shit, homey (copyright Mike Doughty) and For Fuck's Sake (thank you UK)
And asshole boyfriends, ah yes. At least we're generally predictable. In fact, the general rule is: Men are stupid and predictable; until you come home from work one day and all their shit is moved out.
Hope you're enjoying spring and looking forward to post chemo.
JD
And yes, Fuck IS a great word. My 2 favorite iterations are: Fuck that shit, homey (copyright Mike Doughty) and For Fuck's Sake (thank you UK)
And asshole boyfriends, ah yes. At least we're generally predictable. In fact, the general rule is: Men are stupid and predictable; until you come home from work one day and all their shit is moved out.
Hope you're enjoying spring and looking forward to post chemo.
JD
OMG I got the dreaded blue screen on my laptop! damn it all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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guitarpicker:
oh no! I hope it comes back!
mmmsgs:
oy. lo siento.
Alice in Wonderland, Ice-cream floats at Franklin Fountain, new friends, old friends, and dog walks. that's what's on the menu this weekend. If I'm lucky maybe I can ride my bike and take some photos too.
Monday is my blood draw testing for the breast cancer gene. I debated long and hard about whether or not I want to know. It's not a simple decision...
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Monday is my blood draw testing for the breast cancer gene. I debated long and hard about whether or not I want to know. It's not a simple decision...
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hedy:
best of luck on the genetic testing. i've been debating the very same issue myself. i agree that it's such a complex and personal decision. have you seen that in the family doc? it's definitely interesting and worth watching regardless of how the testing turns out.
and it sounds like a marvelous weekend you have planned before the blood draw, which is always a good thing!
and it sounds like a marvelous weekend you have planned before the blood draw, which is always a good thing!
hedy:
also...i would love to talk to you at some point about being a librarian. it's something i've thought about going to school for for a long time, and for some reason i just can't decide.
life gives you lemons
chemo sucks but I don't have to shave a thing.
I have met a lot of amazing young women through this shitty process (yes I am still young in general even though I'm a geezer on this site)
Insurance has to pay for a breast enlargement ha ha to them!
another reason to get a another tattoo
I can pull the...
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chemo sucks but I don't have to shave a thing.
I have met a lot of amazing young women through this shitty process (yes I am still young in general even though I'm a geezer on this site)
Insurance has to pay for a breast enlargement ha ha to them!
another reason to get a another tattoo
I can pull the...
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minimalism:
I'm doing okay. I was out of work for a while so I had to downsize from a two bedroom pad down to a more sensible and affordable one bedroom. But now that I have things are getting back in order.
The camping trips have been getting better as time goes on. Most people who attend have really begun to appreciate the trip and come to chill instead of party til they puke and it's make for a much better time for everyone.
I'm still down to Philly from time to time. Next visit I'll be sure to let you know and maybe we can grab lunch or something.
The camping trips have been getting better as time goes on. Most people who attend have really begun to appreciate the trip and come to chill instead of party til they puke and it's make for a much better time for everyone.
I'm still down to Philly from time to time. Next visit I'll be sure to let you know and maybe we can grab lunch or something.
guitarpicker:
I think you are not only a gorgeous woman but YOU are amazing and I'm crazy about you!
the symbol for breast cancer is a pink ribbon. I think it should be a set of brass knuckles. Seriously, fuck pink ribbons..it hurts like hell, chemo blows, then they cut off your tits..really? Brass knuckles for me. Maybe that will be my next tattoo..pink brass knuckles (survivor) because I will get through all this crap and be even more fearless than I was before....
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zode:
One of the great things about SG is people such as yourself that are evolved enough and have the courage to share their intimate experiences with othersIm certain you will overcome this adversityStay PositiveI admire your Strength
ferkixlll:
Over heard at a cancer center:
"we can treat cancer, but we just about have to kill you to do it,
and too many people give up just short of the finish line".
There will be rough days ahead, but keep in mind that looking down
at flowers is much more preferable to looking up at their roots.
Hang in there. For what it's worth; my ex is a 5 year survivor, and
a good friends mom made 30 years.
"we can treat cancer, but we just about have to kill you to do it,
and too many people give up just short of the finish line".
There will be rough days ahead, but keep in mind that looking down
at flowers is much more preferable to looking up at their roots.
Hang in there. For what it's worth; my ex is a 5 year survivor, and
a good friends mom made 30 years.
wow SG has changed a lot and definitely not as active. Oh well. I found my old account, I forgot my profile name and well now I have two on here.
I'm moving when I'm done with this whole cancer shit. Where to is the quesiton. Either near the Ocean, back where I grew up, or Arizona. I've had enough of Philly. It was fun...
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I'm moving when I'm done with this whole cancer shit. Where to is the quesiton. Either near the Ocean, back where I grew up, or Arizona. I've had enough of Philly. It was fun...
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johnnyshamrock:
So funny. I have almost the same story. I was off SG for a couple of years, when I decided to re-join, last summer, I could not remember my old info. Also, I just moved to Philly in July, from New Mexico, and have been looking to head back west since August!
saltylibrarian:
thanks guitarpicker
mmmsgs let's see : I think I would consider Norfolk..I'm leaning towards phoenix, Tucson, Austin, some small surfer town or the Jersey Shore. yeah I'm all over the place.
mmmsgs let's see : I think I would consider Norfolk..I'm leaning towards phoenix, Tucson, Austin, some small surfer town or the Jersey Shore. yeah I'm all over the place.
peteyz:
nice bike!!
heyeng:
those doggies are too cute!
JD