tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post7575252628316617688..comments2023-11-14T11:23:22.796-06:00Comments on JUST BETWEEN ME AND YOU: Be A Survivor!Grandma Yellow Hairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917551672825097342noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-24181630348381974082012-03-26T08:58:43.097-05:002012-03-26T08:58:43.097-05:00Thanks for sharing your experience and attitude. ...Thanks for sharing your experience and attitude. Like everyone else, I hope I never have to go through the experience of cancer, but you have given me excellent advice on how to handle it. Thank you.Pat MacKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497617342638521940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-84806770277332574432012-03-25T12:18:31.327-05:002012-03-25T12:18:31.327-05:00Yes, Maggie...I know you wrote this just for me,.....Yes, Maggie...I know you wrote this just for me,...and I'm thankful!! I e-mailed you but am not sure you got it. This was so informative and just what I needed to hear. Thank you so much!! <br />I was planning the lumpectomy too. I have a wonderful surgeon who came to my house yesterday (not a good sign!) and showed me the results of my MRI. It has invaded toward my chest so I have to have a complete mastectomy. The surgery is scheduled for this week. <br />I have a good attitude and lots of support so that makes it all easier. <br />Thankyou for all of yours and this post. Wish I could give you a hug but since I can't , this has to suffice...(((hugs!))) Love, DDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-40444640642096258952012-03-25T06:53:26.291-05:002012-03-25T06:53:26.291-05:00Your post really hit me because a good friend was ...Your post really hit me because a good friend was just diagnosed and will start her journey this week with surgery and all that follows. Thanks for giving the survivors perspective and all the great information. I'm so glad you have come through with better health and a good attitude for life and living. Thanks for sharing at a time I really needed to hear it. Even though I work in the medical field, the news of cancer is shocking, and scary and full of questions with answers we don't even have. Thanks again.yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-19963749217552474392012-03-24T14:59:54.943-05:002012-03-24T14:59:54.943-05:00And I am so glad you are a survivor! Great post. I...And I am so glad you are a survivor! Great post. I just re-read your post on my giveaway and wanted to let you know that it closes tonight. Please stop by!Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-2150031831609095792012-03-24T10:54:07.842-05:002012-03-24T10:54:07.842-05:00I'm so glad I stopped by to read this incredib...I'm so glad I stopped by to read this incredible testament to the human spirit. You are amazing and thank you for sharing your story.<br /><br />I just had a cancer scare and my condition turned out to be precancerous. I see a surgeon on Wednesday so I'll see what she says. So many breast changes for me, from one mammogram to the next. Words of wisdom, do NOT put mammograms off and on your list of things to do. Always Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939539258386341825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-37051172164947077262012-03-23T22:46:08.177-05:002012-03-23T22:46:08.177-05:00Maggie
Your such a good person for sharing this s...Maggie <br />Your such a good person for sharing this story with us. I know it had to of been hard but just think you might have saved lives today from writing such a powerful post.<br />I have sent it to all my friends and told them to send it to their friends. Such good advice needs to be shared.<br />Like your friend Bonnie From the Kitchen mentioned this should be a pamphlet handed out to cancer patients.<br />I am sending you a email so look for it. I know your busy but I wanted to ask you a question about breast cancer.<br />Thanks<br />TamTamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802410935536370647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-34230741113856647562012-03-23T21:49:01.134-05:002012-03-23T21:49:01.134-05:00What a beautiful, honest and powerful post. I agre...What a beautiful, honest and powerful post. I agree that the mind has great healing potential, and it sounds like you were game to do whatever it took to face the cancer demon. Happy I stumbled upon you tonight :)gluten free gifthttp://glutenfreegift.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-83561637178203766662012-03-23T08:14:48.423-05:002012-03-23T08:14:48.423-05:00P.S. LOVE all the colors and pics on your Blog ~ A...P.S. LOVE all the colors and pics on your Blog ~ And LOVE the animated Penguin - I've used that pic a ton of times ~ always makes me smile!!OLLIE MCKAY'S ~ A Chic Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012412945668139064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-77527490483991767052012-03-23T08:11:13.717-05:002012-03-23T08:11:13.717-05:00Wonderful post!! WooHoo ~ Survivors ROCK!! I am a ...Wonderful post!! WooHoo ~ Survivors ROCK!! I am a 6 1/2 yr survivor of a very rare throat/voice box cancer. Did Radiation, Chemo, had a feeding tube, blah blah blah - And somehow you DO get through it all!! My family was my rock and my friends were my little rocks! Laughter, staying positive no matter what ~ all good things to try and do! Support Relay for Life and Cancer Research! Have a beautiful, sunshiny, happy wonderful Friday!OLLIE MCKAY'S ~ A Chic Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012412945668139064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-20744530678019077002012-03-23T08:06:56.205-05:002012-03-23T08:06:56.205-05:00God was just not finished with either one of us Ma...God was just not finished with either one of us Maggie and that is why we both are still here!!<br /><br />YAY for survivorship! I am now 21 years out and still kicking like a mule!<br /><br />Love,<br />LuLu~*xoxoLuLu Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628316187294863988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-91160259684353045812012-03-23T07:46:26.661-05:002012-03-23T07:46:26.661-05:00This was the most enlightening and most helpful bl...This was the most enlightening and most helpful blog on cancer that I have EVER read!!! You do yourself proud, and I know, just KNOW, that you have helped others who are dealing with this in life.<br /><br />You should....you have...you held your head up high. And it's working for you.<br /><br />Bless your soul.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-6508883002078279432012-03-23T07:08:07.871-05:002012-03-23T07:08:07.871-05:00Congratulations, Survivor! I'm so glad to hear...Congratulations, Survivor! I'm so glad to hear that. I worked Oncology dept for about a year & plan to come back one day. The bonds I formed with many of my patients are unbelievable. Sadly, for most of the patients (esp. the later diagnosis) the mastectomy is the best and safest choice. <br />Thank you for doing this post!<br />Have a wonderful weekend!Ivanhoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14568486975589895670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-44722259463090207462012-03-23T00:47:12.585-05:002012-03-23T00:47:12.585-05:00Maggie...you live with conviction, and you fight w...Maggie...you live with conviction, and you fight with courage. Your story is very powerful indeed. it must have been a great release for you to have taken the time to write out your experience and all of your advice to any who might be under this trial. <br /><br /><br /><br />CarmelinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-70398122236134679372012-03-22T20:34:41.947-05:002012-03-22T20:34:41.947-05:00Maggie, we have a lot in common. I had breast can...Maggie, we have a lot in common. I had breast cancer, too, and opted for a quadrectomy - a lumpectomy when there are four tumors - and radiation, and I opted to work through radiation, too. I avoided chemo and am on Tamoxifen now. I have my 18 month check in April. You're right, you never forget those moments. Hugs!Forty Pound Sackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532270470379845645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-55080707456575276242012-03-22T19:55:38.423-05:002012-03-22T19:55:38.423-05:00Thank you for sharing your cancer experiences with...Thank you for sharing your cancer experiences with us. I wish there were a way for this post to be seen my more than just your group of followers. <br />It is well written and gives such important advice to people that have any kind of disease.<br />If I had a blog I would join yours. From time to time I come by to see what you are writing about.<br />Your an inspiration to a lot of people grandmayellowhair.<br />Thank you for this post<br />BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-84917879377256331972012-03-22T19:22:53.289-05:002012-03-22T19:22:53.289-05:00Absolutely the best! As a volunteer with Chemo Ang...Absolutely the best! As a volunteer with Chemo Angels and my own personal beliefs, maintaining a positive attitude is key. I have not experienced your situation but I just think that looking at and for the good is much better than dwelling in the negative. Of course, we all have bad days ~ we're human for Heaven's sake! You are a very strong woman and have a great sense of humor. I know that served you well...as it does today.<br /><br />Yep, I'm keeping the prayers going!<br />xo<br />PatGypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776584538863129486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-60339081465636854642012-03-22T19:08:29.358-05:002012-03-22T19:08:29.358-05:00What a wonderful post, Maggie. It is so full of t...What a wonderful post, Maggie. It is so full of the best kind of suggestions for one who is unfortunate to get breast cancer. I was impressed with all of the advice you gave, and do hope that you will have helped someone through this awful thing that can happen to both men and women. <br /><br />It is just too bad that it will only be seen by your blogging friends. <br /><br />You have been through so many bad things in your life Maggie, and have always managed to get through them. You are a true survivor and a great example for many.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797132860053426517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-45947431147834142672012-03-22T18:59:50.506-05:002012-03-22T18:59:50.506-05:00Wonderful post Maggie and it would really help som...Wonderful post Maggie and it would really help someone facing a similar problem. I am agreeing with Bonnie. <br />I have a different type of cancer but am a 12 year survivor. The only thing I could add to your great post is for newly diagnosed persons to join a support group. <br />Only another cancer survivor really knows what your are feeling and they can help with the thousand questions that come up and share the answers they have found.<br />Bless you gal.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-4862784292168120772012-03-22T18:04:33.325-05:002012-03-22T18:04:33.325-05:00Maggie,
What a wonderful and informative post you...Maggie, <br />What a wonderful and informative post you have written. You write so well and so thoughtfully Maggie.<br />You have been through so much dear friend and I admire you so very much. You are a fighter and especially your faith in God has gotten you through so many trials. I know if not for my faith in the Lord I would not have made it through rough times either.<br /><br />Thank you for reaching out to so many, and helping them in their journey through cancer, and other trials that we all go through in our lives.<br /><br />Love and Blessings,<br /><br />Susan<br />xxoosjmcdowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00491961552727012212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-91233848679899158892012-03-22T15:21:20.991-05:002012-03-22T15:21:20.991-05:00Wouldn't it be wonderful and miraculous if no ...Wouldn't it be wonderful and miraculous if no one ever had to hear those words again?<br /><br />It sounds like you did the absolute best of everything you could do and you went well armed.Welcome to the Garden of Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132446191608085958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-89893413083601892222012-03-22T15:04:59.308-05:002012-03-22T15:04:59.308-05:00a lovely post!a lovely post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-61275092516370280942012-03-22T14:42:53.290-05:002012-03-22T14:42:53.290-05:00It's amazing how strong we can be when we have...It's amazing how strong we can be when we have to! Thanks for sharing your story, sweetie. The advice about the journal is excellent. Writing helps me make sense of life even when nothing else seems to..<br /><br />xxoo,<br /><br />RMWRocky Mountain Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873112978518614362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-45337894601464957992012-03-22T13:55:19.807-05:002012-03-22T13:55:19.807-05:00My dear friend Sandie of Chatty Crone sent me here...My dear friend Sandie of Chatty Crone sent me here to read your post. I just had a mastectomy of my right breast on March 14th. I unfortunately didn't have the option of a lumpectomy. My surgeon tried to help me from having to go to the extreme by ordering extra tests and talking to boards of other doctors about my case. Everyone agreed that a mastectomy was my only option. I unfortunately had 2 different places in that breast that had cancer. After my surgery I awoke to the wonderful news that my cancer was not in my lymph nodes! Praise the Lord! I will be seeing an oncologist but I am hoping to not have to have chemo or radiation. I do know a few ladies that were diagnosed 20 years ago that didn't have to do either and they are fine. I'm hoping that with all the information they have about my cancer I will given a clean bill of health but we'll keep a close watch on it. <br /><br />Thanks for writing this post! I've been posting some on my blog about my breast cancer. Once my head clears up more from taking the pain medicine I plan on writing how the earthquake this past summer saved my life! <br /><br />Hugs,<br />AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240864960032938754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-68556186702189589252012-03-22T13:18:27.478-05:002012-03-22T13:18:27.478-05:00This was a very powerful post and I learned a lot ...This was a very powerful post and I learned a lot of things from you.<br />Thank you for sharing this with us.<br />Prayers are indeed powerful.<br />HugsSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017522696998830615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3190495681369643112.post-81768362392661144152012-03-22T11:45:54.435-05:002012-03-22T11:45:54.435-05:00Phew - what a story! Great advice - I have a frie...Phew - what a story! Great advice - I have a friend who just went though it herself. How long has it been now? And I believe in being positive too. sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.com