Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

Dominique · 12-08-2011, 11:53 AM

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I have another quick question for those of you who have had radical hysterectomies due to cancer. Since we can't do hormone replacement therapy, what are some effective ways you all manage hot flashes and sleepless nights. My mood has been amazing since having everything out and I LOVE not having a monthly period, but the hot flashes are killing me! I have such empathy for menopausal women now...I had NO idea how yucky hot flashes could be.

I am still running which seems to help and I no longer drink alcohol <sniff> but are there other things we can do?

This is coming from the woman who LOVED the COLD so much, I sufferred thru frostbite TWICE.....black cohash tea!

Novelafemme · 12-08-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

This is coming from the woman who LOVED the COLD so much, I sufferred thru frostbite TWICE.....black cohash tea!

Oooooh yes! Someone else mentioned this to me the other day. We were sitting at breakfast with a dear friend of mine, Amanda, and my oldest says to me, "mom, why is your face all shiney?" I was literally melting but trying to hide it, lol. OK, black cohosh tea, CHECK!

Countyfem · 12-09-2011, 06:50 AM

K ya'll Clay is in surgery, will be 4-6 h, I'll update when its all said and done. Send good vibes her way!

DapperButch · 12-09-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Countyfem

K ya'll Clay is in surgery, will be 4-6 h, I'll update when its all said and done. Send good vibes her way!

Thanks for the information. So strange, I was just about to click on this thread to ask about her.

CountryFem, PM me (or post here), if either of you have any questions about recovery. I had a colon resection last year, so let me know it I can be of any help.

For me, it was a rough recovery. But, part of that is because I had to get it done twice (2 weeks apart), due to adhesions, so how "rough" it is, is probably a bit skewed for me. I do know that I wondered if I was having a normal recovery from time to time, so if I can be of help, I am here.

Also, remember to take care of yourself while taking care of Clay.

MysticOceansFL · 12-09-2011, 08:06 AM

I always make a donate for cancer , My mother died of lung and bone cancer back in 1984 and my best friend from high school died also from bone and lung cancer in 2000 and she was only 36 years old. So here I leave a lited candle for all those to remembering.

Countyfem · 12-09-2011, 10:02 AM

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K ya'll Clay is in surgery, will be 4-6 h, I'll update when its all said and done. Send good vibes her way!

Ok first part is OVER the Histo is done, doc said everything was contained within the uterus and that it looked precancerous...great news there. They sent it off to be sliced and diced to confirm. The second part is now under way....

Dapper, thanks for the thoughts, and you can be sure we'll be hitting you up with any questions!
Right now I'm running off coffee, I'll catch up with myself later!

Novelafemme · 12-09-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Countyfem

Ok first part is OVER the Histo is done, doc said everything was contained within the uterus and that it looked precancerous...great news there. They sent it off to be sliced and diced to confirm. The second part is now under way....

Dapper, thanks for the thoughts, and you can be sure we'll be hitting you up with any questions!
Right now I'm running off coffee, I'll catch up with myself later!

Excellent news, CF! Sometimes the nastiest looking uterus comes back the cleanest. You just never know!! Clay is gonna feel SO much better having all that out.

Thank you for the update and please take good care of yourself!!

Bard · 12-09-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Countyfem

Ok first part is OVER the Histo is done, doc said everything was contained within the uterus and that it looked precancerous...great news there. They sent it off to be sliced and diced to confirm. The second part is now under way....

Dapper, thanks for the thoughts, and you can be sure we'll be hitting you up with any questions!
Right now I'm running off coffee, I'll catch up with myself later!

please give Clay Desd's and my love we will be thinking of her and sending good thoughts. thank you so much for the updates

Countyfem · 12-09-2011, 02:17 PM

Clay is out of surgery, she did great...the doc's were real pleased with what they didn't find! Both spots were contained, all parts removed cleanly...including the nodule that was found next to the mass. They have sent the leftovers to the lab but both the doc's feel real positive, so keep your fingers crossed.
She has just been moved to an interm room as they want to keep a close eye on her tonight. I got to see her briefly and she has good color, they are doing a great job of pain managment and her stats are great. Once they get her into her spot on the ward I'll be able to go sit with her till 7, then they are gonna kick me out till 8 am Lucky for me they have some comfy couches in the waiting area and they supply pillows and a blanket.

Stay tuned!

1QuirkyKiwi · 12-09-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Countyfem

Clay is out of surgery, she did great...the doc's were real pleased with what they didn't find! Both spots were contained, all parts removed cleanly...including the nodule that was found next to the mass. They have sent the leftovers to the lab but both the doc's feel real positive, so keep your fingers crossed.
She has just been moved to an interm room as they want to keep a close eye on her tonight. I got to see her briefly and she has good color, they are doing a great job of pain managment and her stats are great. Once they get her into her spot on the ward I'll be able to go sit with her till 7, then they are gonna kick me out till 8 am Lucky for me they have some comfy couches in the waiting area and they supply pillows and a blanket.

Stay tuned!

Thank you for letting us know - please tell Clay I'm thinking about her and sending my love and best wishes.

Hope you're doing well, too!

Cid · 12-09-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Countyfem

Clay is out of surgery, she did great...the doc's were real pleased with what they didn't find! Both spots were contained, all parts removed cleanly...including the nodule that was found next to the mass. They have sent the leftovers to the lab but both the doc's feel real positive, so keep your fingers crossed.
She has just been moved to an interm room as they want to keep a close eye on her tonight. I got to see her briefly and she has good color, they are doing a great job of pain managment and her stats are great. Once they get her into her spot on the ward I'll be able to go sit with her till 7, then they are gonna kick me out till 8 am Lucky for me they have some comfy couches in the waiting area and they supply pillows and a blanket.

Stay tuned!

Thanks for the great news! Please tell her I'm still requesting Angels to watch over her

DapperButch · 12-09-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Countyfem

Clay is out of surgery, she did great...the doc's were real pleased with what they didn't find! Both spots were contained, all parts removed cleanly...including the nodule that was found next to the mass. They have sent the leftovers to the lab but both the doc's feel real positive, so keep your fingers crossed.
She has just been moved to an interm room as they want to keep a close eye on her tonight. I got to see her briefly and she has good color, they are doing a great job of pain managment and her stats are great. Once they get her into her spot on the ward I'll be able to go sit with her till 7, then they are gonna kick me out till 8 am Lucky for me they have some comfy couches in the waiting area and they supply pillows and a blanket.

Stay tuned!

Thanks for the update.

Hope to hear from you again tonight, after seeing Clay.

mustangjeano · 12-10-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Countyfem

Clay is out of surgery, she did great...the doc's were real pleased with what they didn't find! Both spots were contained, all parts removed cleanly...including the nodule that was found next to the mass. They have sent the leftovers to the lab but both the doc's feel real positive, so keep your fingers crossed.
She has just been moved to an interm room as they want to keep a close eye on her tonight. I got to see her briefly and she has good color, they are doing a great job of pain managment and her stats are great. Once they get her into her spot on the ward I'll be able to go sit with her till 7, then they are gonna kick me out till 8 am Lucky for me they have some comfy couches in the waiting area and they supply pillows and a blanket.

Stay tuned!

Such great news. Thank you Countyfem for updating us and most of all for being you. Please give Clay my best when she is up to having greetings.

Rockinonahigh · 12-09-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Countyfem

K ya'll Clay is in surgery, will be 4-6 h, I'll update when its all said and done. Send good vibes her way!

Thanks for the up date on Clay,give her my best when she is awake enough,im sending loads of energy and good vibes.It wont be long till she will be flirting with the nurses.

SweetJane · 12-09-2011, 06:15 PM

Countyfemme,
Thanks for the updates. I have been wondering how everything was going. Please keep us all posted.

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Countyfem Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 244 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 469 Thanked 932 Times in 211 Posts Rep Power: 9455032	Clay update K ya'll Clay is in surgery, will be 4-6 h, I'll update when its all said and done. Send good vibes her way!

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MysticOceansFL Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch, Preferred Pronoun?: People call me by my nic name. Relationship Status: Not Single, Not Desperate. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 3,833 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,645 Thanked 4,033 Times in 1,720 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I always make a donate for cancer , My mother died of lung and bone cancer back in 1984 and my best friend from high school died also from bone and lung cancer in 2000 and she was only 36 years old. So here I leave a lited candle for all those to remembering. __________________ Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation. It is said, " Some lives are linked across time..... Connected by an ancient calling that echoes through the ages "......

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Countyfem Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 244 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 469 Thanked 932 Times in 211 Posts Rep Power: 9455032	Clay is out of surgery, she did great...the doc's were real pleased with what they didn't find! Both spots were contained, all parts removed cleanly...including the nodule that was found next to the mass. They have sent the leftovers to the lab but both the doc's feel real positive, so keep your fingers crossed. She has just been moved to an interm room as they want to keep a close eye on her tonight. I got to see her briefly and she has good color, they are doing a great job of pain managment and her stats are great. Once they get her into her spot on the ward I'll be able to go sit with her till 7, then they are gonna kick me out till 8 am Lucky for me they have some comfy couches in the waiting area and they supply pillows and a blanket. Stay tuned!

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SweetJane Member How Do You Identify?: stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: always solo Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 368 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 380 Thanked 815 Times in 198 Posts Rep Power: 4309957	Countyfemme, Thanks for the updates. I have been wondering how everything was going. Please keep us all posted.