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 Posted: Aug 16 2007 at 6:35am |
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Morning Nancy, wow a 15 mile bike ride, now that sounds like a challenge but the exercise will be good for her and help clear her head too.
I have heard alot of women mention keeping a jounal and that it helps them to have somewhere to put down their thoughts as they go thru this time of their lives.
My goodness, why in the world wouldn't we respond and try to help you support your daughter thru her cancer treatments?
 That's what we are here for is to learn and support, do whatever we can to help each other.I'm so glad Lori's hubby is going with her to her doc appointments.
Mine is always right with me and I don't know what I would do without him. It is really hard to keep track of everything that is said. I also take a notebook w/my questions and write down things so I can look at it later.
Course sometimes hubby and I hear things differently, but I'm glad he's there.
 Another tip I might suggest is that I pack a "chemo bag" that I take w/me to appointments and treatments. I keep my notebook w/info/questions, a book to read, magazines, water, snacks, info on my chemo, etc., whatever one would like to have handy.
Meds if need be. Some women like to read or do crossword puzzles, whatever they enjoy to help pass the time.
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Posted: Aug 16 2007 at 8:59am |
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Hi Amy,
I am sorry that your Mom has not been there for you. I guess each individual responds to a crisis differently.
When Lori was first diagnosed, I contacted every woman I knew that has been dx with bc. However, we soon found out that when your dx"s is TNBC, it is an altogether different scenario.
I searched the internet and found all of you! What a blessing. Every day I am passing some bit of info along to her.
Is the "T" the Taxotere? I do know that she had the Adriamycin last Friday.
Her onc was on vacation for her 1st chemo. Will she get the "red devil" again? She wasn't sure when I spoke with her this AM. Pam had said that you can only have this one time or a certain amount in your lifetime.
I will ensure that she has cottage cheese and mashed potatoes. About the pears...fresh or canned?
She told me this AM that the hamburger and rice that I made really did help as this was evidently the protein that she needed.
And this Am...she ran I believe she said 3 miles. Did develop some cramping in her calves, but thought that was because she was not running as fast as she usually does. It was 14 miles that she bicycled yesterday. But hey! What's a mile when you just went through chemo!!!
When our grandson was Dx with leukemia I had people telling me that "It was for a reason"!!! My response was...WHAT????(Along with other expletives)!! Never quite found out the reason even after all these years! All the pain and suffering he went through and we still feel it to this day!!
We are grateful that he is still in remission after all these years. But it is always in the back of your mind that it can return.
You take care and I will be thinking of you as you too go through this.
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Nancy
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Posted: Aug 16 2007 at 9:33am |
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Hi Pam,
As I said to Amy it was a 14 mile bike trip, not 15 yesterday. She couldn't quite do 15 she said. She has always excersised as much as she could. Very fit. Although she said that today she is only weighing 102. She is forcing herself to eat. After her run today, she was feeling quite well. Her DH said that perhaps it was better to run than bike and if she feels dizzy she can just sit down, IN LIEU OF FALLING OFF THE BIKE!
 The blurred vision has dissapeared, but she still is waking up with a headache. Her ONC I believe is still on vacation.
Again, I am grateful that you all have responded. Probably should have searched for you when she was first DX. Since her hubby goes with her he tends to hear the positive and she, the negative. I know that he wites it all down. But he also has a very keen memory. She usually does also, but for the past 2 months it has been very cloudy.
I will admit that when I read of any one of you being DX for a 2nd time, I am crying. One time is more than anyone should have to endure, and you should then be cured. Of course there is no cure! This should not be!!! I know that it is one day at a time, but we must and will be thinking of the many many years to come. We will not give up!!
We were looking for Seagram's ginger ale as it contains real ginger, so that she will have something that might fend off the nausea. Wouldn't you know that it is seasonal around here. They sell it in State College, so that is on the list also.
I told her about the silky cami's but I really want her to pick them out, and I'll get them. I'm afraid that an old lady's taste is somewhat different than hers.
Talk with you again tomorrow.
HUGS!!
Nancy
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Posted: Aug 17 2007 at 9:41am |
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Wow Nancy I tell ya, reading of your daughter's great exercise sure makes me feel like a lazy cow.
Course with the CHF I recently acquired I am trying to get my strength back from that and being in the hospital so just short ventures thru the house and back to bed or the puter is about all I can manage right now.
I'm so proud of her for doing this, bet you are too.
Yes keep her eating only if little snacks every once in awhile. While on chemo your taste is all over the place. If I could right now I would eat only cold cereal and watermelon.
We have to keep our strength up.Keep up the good work, you sound like a wonderful and thoughtful mother and this will mean the world to her.
Hugs, Pam
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Posted: Aug 17 2007 at 10:59am |
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Hi Pam,
I am sorry that you are having such a difficult time right now. You have to be exhausted! My Dad suffered from CHF, and at times just walking short distances was exhuasting. As you say, from the bed to the computer. That probably feels like a marathon to you! I do not mean to make you or anyone feel badly when telling you about Lori running or biking. She has been excercising on a daily basis for about 25 years and that is what makes her feel good and reduces her stress level.
Having said that, I just got off of the phone with her, and yesterday she was to visit a friend after her run. Well...she said she took a shower and was absolutely exhausted! Became dizzy and could not go anywhere. Of course all she had eaten was a bowl of dry cereal before she ran. She said she won't do that again. Her # 2 daughter made her some eggs and toast and she felt much better.
She called the PA at the onc's office today and will be given something else for the nausea next treatment. I am still not understanding the AC. She said that she will receive the same each time. The Adriamycin, Taxotere and Cytoxin. Was it you that said that you can only receive the Adriamycin one time or just a certain amount in a lifetime? By that does it mean just the full chemo treatments (6) are equated to one time?
Her hair is really dry and brittle. One week today, but still not falling out. Today she had her stylist cut and shape her (3) wigs. She will only wear one for teaching as different ones could be confusing to the children. We all know that children are very perceptive and they will definitely tell her if something is not quite right.
When she asked the PA when she will start to feel less exhuasted, she said about a day or so before her next treatment. OKEY DOKEY!! NOW, ISN'T THAT SPECIAL! I bet all on this site can attest to that, right? She isn't sleeping either, and still those headaches. Her body is still twitching and as she said, she doesn't notice it until she tries to sit for any period of time or if she is in bed. She doesn't want to take any more "drugs" so will try Tylenol PM. They wanted to give her, ( I think) Restilin? Believe that is for RLS?
Send men and women to the moon, dock in outer space, develop all kinds of tecnological equipment for every facet of our lives,....but they can't even figure out what to give individuals going through chemo to help them through this. AND!! Can't find a cure. I just cannot accept that!! If it isn't profitable, it will not happen.
I hope that each day proves to be better for you Pam, and you gain your strength back. Even though I do not know any one here personally, I will be thinking of all of you.
Hugs,
Nancy
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Posted: Aug 17 2007 at 2:36pm |
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Oh Nancy you didn't make me feel bad telling me about Lori's bike riding. I admire her for being so active. I have a brother in law who rides hundreds of miles on his bike, it is his whole world other than his family and I've admired him for years. I'm just a lazy ditzo I guess.
Ok on the Adriamycin my understanding is that a person can have only so much in a lifetime. So if you have breast cancer and they give you so many treatments of A usually around 4 you are fine but if the bc were to come back later on in one's life then they would most likely use another type of chemo.
That's good to hear Lori has some wigs all ready to go. Yes those little ones are pretty perseptive to detail sometimes.
That can be a pretty traumatic experience for some women losing their hair, I hope it goes well for her.
Me, when my hair started to come out I just shaved it down and started wearing turbans. I personally don't like wigs but they have so many nice ones now and they look so real, it is amazing. Otherwise you end up with hair falling all over the place, in your bed, in your soup, wherever and that upsets me so off with the hair and onto getting well.
Everyone has their way of handling it.
I'm glad she will be able to work thru her treatments. So many women do now and I think that is great. The meds are getting better all the time. Even the ones for side effects are so much better than they were 4 yrs ago that it really makes a difference.
Oh I will be fine, thank you Nancy, doing more everyday and have this treatment adventure to finish out so got to keep on keeping on.
 Have a good evening,
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Posted: Aug 18 2007 at 9:28am |
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Hi Pam,
I just wanted to run something by you. When I looked at the one post where you fill in the childhood diseases, Lori has had all of them. However 2 years ago this past March she developed shingles (acute herpes zoster). Strange as it may be, so did I. We had not been around each other for well over a month even though we spoke on the phone almost daily. This was 9 months before she graduated from college. It was Easter Sunday and we all went to dinner together. She said that she had this rash on the inside of her leg. Of course I told her to go to the doctor the next day, which she did. He gave her Valtrex. Then I went 2 days later. It was too late for me to take the medicine, as I had had the rash for over 2 weeks. Mine was on my back around the bra line. My DH kept telling me that it was an irritaion from my bra. WAS NOT!!
After 48 years when will I learn not to listen to him? Just kidding.I am curious as to whether anyone else had shingles anytime before dx?
Probably not related but it doesn't hurt to ask.
It's a beautiful day here in Central Pa. Sun is shining and a little cooler than this past week.
I hope you have a beautiful day (not just weather wise) also.
Thinking of you.
Nancy
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Posted: Aug 20 2007 at 6:17am |
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Oh men, yes what do they know! lol
I have not had shingles personally but have a link for you,
You are welcome to start a poll if you like. I have seen shingles mentioned quite a bit on another bc board but afraid I know nothing about it.
Hopefully someone will jump in here with some info for you.
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Posted: Aug 20 2007 at 7:34am |
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Hey Nancy and All,
I have a suggestion for Lori and her hair loss ---
First of all, I agree with Pam, get it shaved off and be done with it!
When I was bald, I wore a wig at times, but most of the time, I wore a cap --- my grandkids had a blast finding me cool caps, I have quite a collection. I bet Lori's school kids would really get into that, and it would allow Lori to go without her wig when she wants. If it's presented as a positive thing - the medicine is doing its work - as a "cool" thing, kids handle it extremely well. When my kids had fun with it, I became much more relaxed with it myself !
I wish you the very best.
Jessie
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Posted: Aug 20 2007 at 11:12am |
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Hi Pam,
Perhaps whoever posted that poll could add shingles? I did read on one site that there could be a connection. A few said that they developed shingles and then found a lump. Also, some women developed shingles during or after radiation.
Lori had not been sleeping since chemo (10th). Said it feels like bugs crawling all through her insides! And of course the twitching. Would go to bed, couldn't fall assleep, then finally get up around 1:30, go back to bed at around 4:30, and was sleeping until 10. Well, her brother-in-law is a RN, had completed a paper for his master's dgree which had to do with a drug specifically made for chemo nausea and also aids for sleeping. He got her Unisom, she took it Sat, slept well and then Sun. did not take it and slept all through the night.
I cannot remember what the nausea drug name is, but the sec at the onc's office said that the ins. co. probably won't pay for it. They (onc) will just say that the compazine and Zofram did not work. Isn't that rediculous??? A drug made specifically for chemo related nausea and the ins. co. will not pay for it. She said it was expensive.
She said she felt wonderful this morning. I heard someone say that after cancer nothing else is hard to accomplish in your life. I was angry all yesterday. I can't understand why Lori is missing the P53 tumor suppressor gene in her DNA. I have read so much on the internet, but when I stumble accross something that is not what I want to hear, then I become enraged. It is what it is and we just have to claim victory!!! As she said about 2 weks after diagnosis, she had to stop being so angry as it was robbing her of the joy of each day. I do not allow her to see or hear in my voice what I feel at times.
You know what else she had? Warts..lots of warts. I know they are a virus, but who knows, maybe there is a connection. Since they do not have a cure and are not aggressively "looking" for one for cancer, perhaps, just perhaps all the little details of a person's life should be considered.
Thanks for caring,
 Hugs,
Nancy
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Posted: Aug 23 2007 at 1:25pm |
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Hi Nancy, I wanted you to know I just put up a new poll regarding shingles.
You know we mother's with daughters are in a tough spot. When my daughter was first diagnosed I wasn't sure what do to w/my feelings in regard to her situation and/or what to say about information I came across or already knew. We worked it out with time, course I followed right behind her being diagnosed again so now another tough spot, what do I tell her about my situation or do I edit my thoughts and comments to her and visa versa. Angry is definitely at the top of the list sometimes.
We together have worked out that we will be honest with each other but I find it hard sometimes. I don't really have an answer for you, guess the best we can do is be there and support best we can.
I worry very much about my daugher and her bc but wouldn't tell her all of the feelings I have inside for her and she worries about me. What an awful mess.
Another issue with bc is all the emotions we go thru, Lori will be all over the place and probably so will you with the sadness, anger, I got this under control, tears, happiness, stress, fear, we go thru it all, it comes and goes so another issue for us to deal with along with those who love us.
Give your Lori a hug and you too for being a great mother
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Hey Nancy, I was getting fever blisters alot just before my dx and had read that the herpes may contribute to certain cancers or the spread of them. Interestingly since I began high dosages of vitamin D3 just before I started chemo I have not had a single mouth sore. When I read on vitamin d defificiencies herpes outbreaks were listed as a symptom. My onc tested my d levels for me, my naturopath wants them at 55. I am now at 33 after taking high dosages for 4 months now and getting sun! I know your daughter gets lots of sun in the summer, but it sounds like you have dark winters too. The feds are getting ready to raise the recommended daily allowance of D because deficiencies are common and nutritionists and naturopaths believe it's related to certain cancers including breast cancer.
Take Care.
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Posted: Aug 23 2007 at 3:38pm |
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Hi Jesse,
Sorry I haven't replied sooner.
Well today Lori's hair started coming out in clumps. We were together all day yesterday, and her hair looked a little dry, but not falling out. She was preparing her classroom, and her # 1 daughter and I were helping. Her classroom is so pretty. She made curtains for the outside large window and the window to the hallway. The material has daisies on it and the words "All things grow with Love". These little ones are going to love her to pieces.
She said when she came home today from orientation that she took a shower and her hair came out in the brush. So, she cut it very short where she could reach and then # 1 DD cut the back. # 1 DD had bought her an electric razor. She said they both cried but that she couldn't bring herself to shave her head. Her head had been hurting and I assume that is why. She was headed to the store just a few minutes ago and was wearing a ball cap with a visor. She said now everyone will know that she has cancer. GOOD!!! All the rest of the world should know. Perhaps if everyones name was put on the tv every minute of every day each one was dx, then the awareness would be magnafied trillions of times over!!! Maybe then a cure would be found.
I know that all of her students' parents know she has cancer and I know she will tell the little ones.
I knew this would be traumatic for her. Again, I apologize for not replying earlier to your post. You ladies are so womderful.
Hugs,
Nancy
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Posted: Aug 23 2007 at 5:43pm |
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Good evening Pam,
I have emotions for you and your daughter also, and I don't even know you personally.
Thank you for putting up a poll for shingles.
When Lori was first dx, she was on the internet gathering all the info she could to make an informed decision as to her treatment. She then said that she became so overwhelmed that she had to stop. I believe I stated before that she said she was so worried about the future that it was robbing her of the joy of each day. My dh and I talk constantly, and I talk with her sisters. I now of course worry about them.
I also have my sister to talk to. She lost her daughter last October. She had Crohn's disease and was only 33 years old. They were with her one night and the next day she threw a blood clot. As I told her I feel terrible when I cry to her, as it brings up a rush of emotions for her and her dh. But she calls every day and wants to know how Lori is doing. Until we know if this is genetic, she now worries about her other daughter. Don't know what I would do if I didn't have her.
When I am with Lori I don't have the bad feelings, but then I cannot be with her 24/7. That is why I must talk with her on a daily basis or see her as much as I can.
I must call her later and tell her that I remember what a beautiful head she had as a baby! You know...with just a little bit of hair.
Does your daughter get on the internet for research or just the discussion groups? Do you think it would help Lori to talk to some of you gals? I guess that is left up to her, right?
My friend just passed her 5th year cancer free. She was diagnosed TNBC. This is the one who frequently talks with Lori. She is my age and knew Lori as a teenager. She was a teacher also. I realize that it makes a difference as to your age when dx.
The onc told Lori that once you pass 3 years with no rec, the chances of it returning are very slim. They didn't tell my friend that 5 years ago. Perhaps that is new news??
I just posted a while ago to Jesse and told her about Lori's classroom. You must read that Pam.
Many many BIG HUGS!!!
Nancy
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Hi Ronda,
Where did you read that herpes may contribute to certain cancers or the spread of them? Why don't they (medical profession) ask these questions?
Our # 5 daughter gets fever blisters all the time. I am not sure if Lori had them. Of course shingles is herpes. And as I said she had warts.
The sun has not been out here since last Saturday. Finally it is out today and very hot. I have osteoporosis and I know that Vitamin D is essential for me.
Lori was taking supplements from a naturopath, but then after finding out that her white blood count dropped before chemo, she stopped them. The supplements were the only thing different that she had done before chemo. I don't know what they were, but they weren't cheap, that's for sure!
I will be sure to pass this info from you to Lori. I must ask her what her D levels are. She had every test the naturopath could run.
She has never used sunscreen. Never burns and her skin gets just a light tan. This sunscreen may be helpful, but now they are saying that children are developing rickets due to not enough sunshine (D). So which do we want? Skin cancer or other cancers? None at all! Just find a #%$@&* cure, or the cause so it can be wiped out. Some pretty questionable ingredients in that sunscreen. Of course we will probably never know the exact ingredients. Haven't looked at a label, but perhaps it is all made in China.
Isn't everything we touch, smell, or ingest from China?
So many many questions....so very few answers!
Thanks for the info Ronda...just keep it coming our way. Every little bit helps us to make more informed decisions. Not every thing one Dr. says is the last word. Right?
Hugs,
Nancyhelps
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Hi Nancy,
I heard it on the radio early in the a.m. prior to my dx and didn't think anything of it. I looked it up and found this page from the cancer institute. It mentions possible causes of cancer about half way down and includes a couple of different types of the herpes virus. They also believe it has a hand in cervical cancer as well. I found alot on the spreading of a couple of other cancers in HIV patients. You're right, I'm hearing more and more about viruses being linked to cancer. Who knows.
It is hard to know what to take and what not to take by way of supplements, I was fortunate that my labs were great all the way through. I took fish oil, L-carnitine (to repair heart damage from A), and a few different herbs for liver and kidney support that didn't interfere with what the chemo was try to accomplish.
We're all so different, we have to find the path that is right for us. You can see by the link they've been trying to figure this stuff out for centuries. We're fortunate to have the treatments we have, we are getting closer to figuring it out.
Best of Luck
Ronda
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Hi Ronda,
What an informative article!
Lori had said that she was considering having a hysterectomy after regaining her strength from the chemo treatments and radiation. This article seems to suggest that there is a link between ovarian and breast cancer. Ovarian cancer is what my grandmother(maternal) died from.
I know that great advancements have been made in the treatment and diagnosis of cancer. But there is so much more to learn. I feel that stem cell research would find so many more cures/causes. For our government not to fund this research is unconscionable.
When I was in 6th grade a friend of mine, (Carol Rabenstein,5th grade), was diagnosed with leukemia. They gave her liver shots. Within 6 weeks she died. I never forgot her.When our grandson was diagnosed, I thought of Carol immediately! Medical science had advanced and there was chemo!!!
I had read also that certain herbs interfere with chemo. Possibly Lori's onc and the naturopath can work together. I hope she does better the second treatment, on the 31st.
Thank you for sending the article. I will pass it on.
Good night from Central PA.
Nancy
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Posted: Aug 25 2007 at 10:23am |
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Hi Nancy,
So much tragedy in your family, I'm very sorry for your losses. Life sure thows alot of curve balls and show us just how fragile we all are. I found this other cool site on the history of chemo. It's my understanding that we are to stay away from anti-oxidants during chemo. I didn't take anything on chemo days (the day before, the day of, or 2 days after) but the herbs I did take on non chemo days for liver and kidney support were dandelion, nettles, and milk thistle. All were in whole food form, but in capsules. I also drank dandelion and nettle tea. Just a cup a day. My left kidney would kind of ache on chemo days, the teas really seemed to help me. I was taking others, but I feel these were the most helpful to support my body during chemo. It's important for your daughter to do whats right for her. I have always put my faith in holistic medicine, so my path using integrative medicine gave me no doubts. Our minds are are greatest ally or adversary depending on where it takes us.
Hugs to You
Ronda
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Posted: Aug 25 2007 at 2:28pm |
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Hi There Ronda!
Well Lori had her hubby shave her head! She said she just couldn't stand it any more. #1 DD had helped her cut it very short, but today when she and hubby went for a long bike ride, she got very overheated. With a scarf, (which she said did not allow the air to circulate), and a helmet she started getting sick. Not from the chemo, from the heat. It was 90 degrees.
Since you lock your feet on the pedals, and she got overheated, she said she just fell over once she stopped!!
Hubby was there and then they had to call #2 daughter to come and get Lori and her bike. When hubby finally got home, she said he was drenched due to the heat. (Of course they were doing the triathlon route). AHH! These foolish youngsters!She says without the hair she feels LIBERATED! She said this was going to be a breeze getting ready for school! Soap all over from bald head to toes, and rinse
No more shaving legs and underarms and plucking those wild hairs from her chin. Although she did say that all she has to do is touch her eyebrows and they fall out. Okey dokey, time for the pencil!You know why she shaved her head? Because I told her that she had a beautiful head as a baby and a little girl. So she said that to hubby and on went the clippers. She is amazed that she does have a beautiful head! Honestly, no matter how old they get, kids just don't listen to their Moms.
I will definitely pass on the info as to the antioxidants. I did not read that anywhere. That would mean tomato sauce and dark chocolates and many other things. She loves her tea. Her cupboards look like a tea store.
Lori was so very sad this morning before her bike ride. # 1 DD went back to college yesterday and she couldn't go along as she had the last 2 years, because she had in-service. She was just sobbing. This is the first full day since she was dx that the entire family was not together. #2 DD will help to fill that void I am sure.
My sister has a friend dx with breast cancer. The day her friend was dx and told her husband, he walked out the door and never came back. This woman's sister had breast cancer also and had both breasts removed, but they only did one of her breasts. Now my sister's friend is going back for the second mastectomy. She had been begging them to remove the other breast. When she was going through chemo, she stayed with her parents, as she had no one to help her. Just seems almost impossible to believe, doesn't it?
What goes round comes round! I always want to believe that everyone will respond the way I do, or the way my family does, and that is just not the case.
I am going to get on that site you sent me. I will probably send it to Lori. She has not said anything as to the antioxidants. Our # 1 DD has always put her faith in holistic medicine also. As I mentioned before, she is our "spiritual one".
Wow! You sure have tons of info to share. I am so glad that I found this site and you wonderful women.
Have a good rest of the weekend!
Nancy
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Good morning Nancy, I am so far behind in being on the board, chemo week-end so a little dizzy but wanted to check in and say hi. Your daughter's classroom sounds like it is adorable. I can tell the kids will love her and she sounds like she has quite a good attitude towards all of this so it will help her immensely.
I see she cut her hair, someone may have already mentioned this but they have some of the cutest hats out now for chemo patients. A little cute hat to go w/her outfit, maybe a little color to her face and she'll also feel a little better.
My daughter reads some books and internet but doesn't go far. She says it overhwhelms her and thinks more like your daughter but definitely wants to be informed. She takes breaks from the reading and does what she wants when she is in the mood. She doesn't do any boards right now either. Only 3 rads to go and she's getting anxious to get started on her other mastectomy and reconstruction.
I'm so terribly sorry to hear of your niece's passing and so very young. Your family has been thru some very sad times, I hope a happy future for all of you now.
Wow and congrats on your friend just passing her 5 years in remission, that is fantastic and what a great support system for Lori!
Have a good Sunday,
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