ladies only please.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:06 am

for all of those asking for my results.....everything is completely normal on my mameogram!:guitarist:guitarist

it runs high in my family...actually extremely high.

gramma died from it....mom had a masectomy......five years later....another mastectomy.....then it came back a third time in her breast (chest)

I had it once in 2001, lump was removed, chemo and radiation.

-now they have anti-cancer fighting drugs that you can stay on much much longer than 5 years as they did years and years ago.....so I will ask my surgeon next week if this is why I am so fortunate.

and for all the women here......check your breasts monthly.:-5:-5

I was always to afraid to.... I was extremely lucky, they caught it in time.

and thank you all for so much support before, that day and 5 days later.

what a great bunch of friends I have here!:-4

thanks and love Joan

xo

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:09 am

I just received a magnet called "Check your boobies"...its from the breast cancer foundation. And yes, I check them in the shower...not at the pool.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:11 am

qsducks;1222243 wrote: I just received a magnet called "Check your boobies"...its from the breast cancer foundation. And yes, I check them in the shower...not at the pool.

omg....they send that monthly to you......awesome idea!

nice to know your checking.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:27 am

Odie;1222246 wrote: omg....they send that monthly to you......awesome idea!

nice to know your checking.

It was a freebie I received through a friend who em's me stuff where you can free things...I've gotten loads of magnets & samples for free.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:33 am

Odie;1222240 wrote: for all of those asking for my results.....everything is completely normal on my mameogram!:guitarist:guitarist

it runs high in my family...actually extremely high.

gramma died from it....mom had a masectomy......five years later....another mastectomy.....then it came back a third time in her breast (chest)

I had it once in 2001, lump was removed, chemo and radiation.

-now they have anti-cancer fighting drugs that you can stay on much much longer than 5 years as they did years and years ago.....so I will ask my surgeon next week if this is why I am so fortunate.

and for all the women here......check your breasts monthly.:-5:-5

I was always to afraid to.... I was extremely lucky, they caught it in time.

and thank you all for so much support before, that day and 5 days later.

what a great bunch of friends I have here!:-4

thanks and love Joan

xoI'm so relieved Joan, it was a huge worry for you. You must be so relieved.

I'm very bad myself. I get appointments from the screening department every six months because as you know my sister died young from breast cancer and my mothers sister also, but i haven't been going for the screens. I really must.

Glad your OK......... I was worried about you. :-4

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:37 am

oscar;1222285 wrote: I'm so relieved Joan, it was a huge worry for you. You must be so relieved.

I'm very bad myself. I get appointments from the screening department every six months because as you know my sister died young from breast cancer and my mothers sister also, but i haven't been going for the screens. I really must.

Glad your OK......... I was worried about you. :-4

Then you really must go!! I check too, even though so far, there is no history of it within my family.

Glad you got your results, there is nothing worse than playing the waiting game.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:45 am

oscar;1222285 wrote: I'm so relieved Joan, it was a huge worry for you. You must be so relieved.

I'm very bad myself. I get appointments from the screening department every six months because as you know my sister died young from breast cancer and my mothers sister also, but i haven't been going for the screens. I really must.

Glad your OK......... I was worried about you. :-4

thanks hun......its a worry every year becasue you just don't know....

the anti-cancer fighting drugs are a help......just not sure how much..

every 6 months seems a bit extreme.....watch how much radiation your having.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:48 am

That is great results!:)

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:51 am

chonsigirl;1222296 wrote: That is great results!:)

thanks bunny girl!:-4

Odie is soooooo happy!:guitarist:guitarist

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:51 am

Betty Boop;1222288 wrote: Then you really must go!! I check too, even though so far, there is no history of it within my family.

Glad you got your results, there is nothing worse than playing the waiting game.
Thanks Boopy.

I think the truth is that i have lost so many family to cancer all together. We lost our mum, dad, sister, aunt, Mr O's son, then MR O was found with advanced cancer that it just puts me the hell off going. None of my family died quickly, they were all horrible long drawn out deaths and it took alot of getting over. Some things are best not knowing in my book.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:52 am

Betty Boop;1222288 wrote: Then you really must go!! I check too, even though so far, there is no history of it within my family.

Glad you got your results, there is nothing worse than playing the waiting game.

thank you Betty........ I hate that waiting game.

glad you check to.:guitarist

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:01 am

oscar;1222298 wrote: Thanks Boopy.

I think the truth is that i have lost so many family to cancer all together. We lost our mum, dad, sister, aunt, Mr O's son, then MR O was found with advanced cancer that it just puts me the hell off going. None of my family died quickly, they were all horrible long drawn out deaths and it took alot of getting over. Some things are best not knowing in my book.

Yes, I can understand where you're coming from with that statement too. I guess it's all down to how we all deal with these things personally. I only went and had that other regular check we all get called up for recently, I'd avoided it for six years! The six week wait for the results wasn't fun.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:07 am

Betty Boop;1222309 wrote: Yes, I can understand where you're coming from with that statement too. I guess it's all down to how we all deal with these things personally. I only went and had that other regular check we all get called up for recently, I'd avoided it for six years! The six week wait for the results wasn't fun.
No, the wait is the worst ever. Poor Odie had to wait days for her results.

I had major surgery a few years back and although there were problems from that surgery, the actual problem was cured. Then i had a consultant come to my bed and told me that while they were down my throat, they had found something. I asked if it was cancer and she said at that stage they didn't know. I was taken back down for a biopsy, and it took a week for the results. It was hell, i thought i had throat cancer as my fathers cancer went to his throat. I will never forget that wait for the results and why i empathise with anyone having to wait for them.

Mr O's son died at 4 years old from a rare form of childrens cancer. Not fair.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:16 am

oscar;1222311 wrote: No, the wait is the worst ever. Poor Odie had to wait days for her results.

I had major surgery a few years back and although there were problems from that surgery, the actual problem was cured. Then i had a consultant come to my bed and told me that while they were down my throat, they had found something. I asked if it was cancer and she said at that stage they didn't know. I was taken back down for a biopsy, and it took a week for the results. It was hell, i thought i had throat cancer as my fathers cancer went to his throat. I will never forget that wait for the results and why i empathise with anyone having to wait for them.

Mr O's son died at 4 years old from a rare form of childrens cancer. Not fair.

Not fair at all, no. I worry for my children, as cancer is common on their dad's side.

I hope you're planning on heading out and celebrating Odie :guitarist

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:10 am

oscar;1222311 wrote: No, the wait is the worst ever. Poor Odie had to wait days for her results.

I had major surgery a few years back and although there were problems from that surgery, the actual problem was cured. Then i had a consultant come to my bed and told me that while they were down my throat, they had found something. I asked if it was cancer and she said at that stage they didn't know. I was taken back down for a biopsy, and it took a week for the results. It was hell, i thought i had throat cancer as my fathers cancer went to his throat. I will never forget that wait for the results and why i empathise with anyone having to wait for them.

Mr O's son died at 4 years old from a rare form of childrens cancer. Not fair.

it isn't fair!:-5:-5

I'm so happy that everything turned out well for you my friend!

The day I have my mamo done......I just phone my doctor for a verbal......but this year they forgot to send the previous year to the lab to compare........

the secretary did say.....if they had seen a problem......they would have notified her asap........so that was a relief that day.......

but you still worry............

so when she phoned today, ahhhhhhhhhhh relief!

most patients have to wait until their doctors appointment in a 2-3 weeks, but I am lucky.......as Debbie, the secretary knows of my fears.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:21 am

That's great news Odie:-4 I'm so happy for you:guitarist

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:23 am

Kathy Ellen;1222332 wrote: That's great news Odie:-4 I'm so happy for you:guitarist

thank you my friend.:-4