Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:08 am

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month!

My thoughts and prayers are with anyone who has been or is going through this battle!

I heard this song the other day and it really touched me, so this is for you! :-4

Tough

by Craig Morgan

She’s in the kitchen at the crack of dawn

Bacon’s on, coffee’s strong

Kids running wild, taking off their clothes

If she’s a nervous wreck, well it never shows

Takes one to football and one to dance

Hits the Y for aerobics class

Drops by the bank, stops at the store

Has on a smile when I walk through the door

The last to go to bed, she’ll be the first one up

And I thought I was tough

Chorus:

She’s strong, pushes on, can’t slow her down

She can take anything life dishes out

There was a time

Back before she was mine

When I thought I was tough

We sat there five years ago

The doctors let us know the tests showed

She’d have to fight to live, I broke down and cried

She held me and said it’s gonna be alright

She wore that wig to church

Pink ribbon pinned there on her shirt

No room for fear, full of faith

Hands held high, singing Amazing Grace

Never once complained, refusing to give up

And I thought I was tough

Chorus:

She’s strong, pushes on, can’t slow her down

She can take anything life dishes out

There was a time

Back before she was mine

When I thought I was tough

She’s a gentle word, the sweetest kiss

A velvet touch against my skin

I’ve seen her cry I’ve seen her break

But in my eyes she’ll always be strong

There was a time

Back before she was mine

When I thought I was tough

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:15 am

hope6;1003638 wrote: october Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

My Thoughts And Prayers Are With Anyone Who Has Been Or Is Going Through This Battle!

I Heard This Song The Other Day And It Really Touched Me, So This Is For You! :-4

Tough

By Craig Morgan

She’s In The Kitchen At The Crack Of Dawn

Bacon’s On, Coffee’s Strong

Kids Running Wild, Taking Off Their Clothes

If She’s A Nervous Wreck, Well It Never Shows

Takes One To Football And One To Dance

Hits The Y For Aerobics Class

Drops By The Bank, Stops At The Store

Has On A Smile When I Walk Through The Door

The Last To Go To Bed, She’ll Be The First One Up

And I Thought I Was Tough

Chorus:

She’s Strong, Pushes On, Can’t Slow Her Down

She Can Take Anything Life Dishes Out

There Was A Time

Back Before She Was Mine

When I Thought I Was Tough

We Sat There Five Years Ago

The Doctors Let Us Know The Tests Showed

She’d Have To Fight To Live, I Broke Down And Cried

She Held Me And Said It’s Gonna Be Alright

She Wore That Wig To Church

Pink Ribbon Pinned There On Her Shirt

No Room For Fear, Full Of Faith

Hands Held High, Singing Amazing Grace

Never Once Complained, Refusing To Give Up

And I Thought I Was Tough

Chorus:

She’s Strong, Pushes On, Can’t Slow Her Down

She Can Take Anything Life Dishes Out

There Was A Time

Back Before She Was Mine

When I Thought I Was Tough

She’s A Gentle Word, The Sweetest Kiss

A Velvet Touch Against My Skin

I’ve Seen Her Cry I’ve Seen Her Break

But In My Eyes She’ll Always Be Strong

There Was A Time

Back Before She Was Mine

When I Thought I Was Tough:-4:-4:-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 4:19 am

Carolly;1003644 wrote: :-4:-4:-4

:yh_hugs :-4:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:06 am

thanks hope6!

beautiful poem and so true.

- I am aware every day of my life.

breast cancer surviror here.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:18 am

Odie;1003667 wrote: thanks hope6!

beautiful poem and so true.

- I am aware every day of my life.

breast cancer surviror here.

Oh Odie! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs :-4

thats so great that you beat it darlin! :-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:23 am

Hope6;1003678 wrote: Oh Odie! :yh_hugs:yh_hugs :-4

thats so great that you beat it darlin! :-6

been 7 years....its really high high in my family, so its like a waiting game.......I am not being negative, but realistic.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:24 am

Odie;1003681 wrote: been 7 years....its really high high in my family, so its like a waiting game.......I am not being negative, but realistic.

well i'm sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way that you won't have to fight that battle again! :-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:27 am

Hope6;1003683 wrote: well i'm sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way that you won't have to fight that battle again! :-4

thanks hope6, your the best!:-4

great thread!

my vote was the best vote!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:59 am

Odie;1003685 wrote: thanks hope6, your the best!:-4

great thread!

my vote was the best vote!

your very welcome darlin! :-4

and thank you! i see i got a 5 star rating on this one, i think its my first!

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:20 pm

I never realized how important this was until I had my own scare not to long after I signed up here. Please ladies, check yourselves every month!!!

Odie, sending prayers that you never have to go thru this again...we love you here and want you around for a long time. :-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:22 pm

shelbell;1004314 wrote: I never realized how important this was until I had my own scare not to long after I signed up here. Please ladies, check yourselves every month!!!

Odie, sending prayers that you never have to go thru this again...we love you here and want you around for a long time. :-4

yes it's very important! and have that mammogram every year too!

it better to catch things as early as possible! :-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:12 pm

shelbell;1004314 wrote: I never realized how important this was until I had my own scare not to long after I signed up here. Please ladies, check yourselves every month!!!

Odie, sending prayers that you never have to go thru this again...we love you here and want you around for a long time. :-4

thanks hun!

I'm to old to leave now!:wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:22 pm

Odie;1004438 wrote: thanks hun!

I'm to old to leave now!:wah:

i second what Shelly said! we want you around for a long time! :-6

Post by **spot** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:49 am

Here, this is a sad moment in England. Wendy Richard is unwell.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7653179.stm

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:34 am

spot;1008963 wrote: Here, this is a sad moment in England. Wendy Richard is unwell.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7653179.stm

She said exactly what my sister said in her last months. Don't know weather to sit down, lie down, stand up etc.

Once my sisters breast cancer had spread to her liver, i think she knew.

So cruel, she had three kids who had just starting having kids of their own.

A year before she died at 50 she booked a holiday at "Minehead Butlins" for all the extended family. We took over one whole row of apartments. All she did was watch the kids in the family play, swim, dance, sing from her wheelchair.

She should never have made that holiday but she hung on for it. She got her last wish, seeing all the little one's playing together, laughing. My sister Valerie.

I hope Wendy makes it --- she's a National Treasure

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:54 am

You all may want to look around at this site.

The Breast Cancer Site/The Pink Ribbon Store

They sell all kinds of pink ribbon merchandise and part of the funds go to help pay for mammograms for needy women. I have bought from there several times and can vouch that it's a legit and good company. I think it's worth a look.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:00 am

RedGlitter;1009106 wrote: You all may want to look around at this site.

The Breast Cancer Site/The Pink Ribbon Store

They sell all kinds of pink ribbon merchandise and part of the funds go to help pay for mammograms for needy women. I have bought from there several times and can vouch that it's a legit and good company. I think it's worth a look.

It is good site, I have boughten the pullover sweater, pin ribbon diamond pin, and the cat pin.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:45 pm

spot;1008963 wrote: Here, this is a sad moment in England. Wendy Richard is unwell.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7653179.stm

oh that is so sad! i hadn't heard about this!

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:21 pm

Love & hugs to all the survivors from another survivor:-4:-4

Lets hope they can eventually find a cure for all cancers.

I hope to god my daughter & her daughter do not ever have to fight this battle.

That goes for everyone else's families as well.:-4:-4:-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:19 pm

JAB;1010968 wrote: My mom and 3 sisters have all had cysts removed. Fortunately it was nothing more then that.

I've not been affected (yet?) and I make a point to have a mammogram every year right around my b-day. Easy way to remember that way.

I started having mine after i had Jacob at the suggestion of my doctor, they encourage every woman to start having them once they turn 40, i have an aunt who is terminaly ill with cancer right now that probably could have been caught in time to treat if she had just went to a doctor, but she was terrified of doctors and never went! so after seeing that i decided i'm going every year!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:42 pm

because of such a high hisory of breast cancer in my family,I also started at 40.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:57 pm

mrsK;1010969 wrote: Love & hugs to all the survivors from another survivor

Lets hope they can eventually find a cure for all cancers.

I hope to god my daughter & her daughter do not ever have to fight this battle.

That goes for everyone else's families as well.:-4:-6

:-4:-4 :yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:00 pm

Odie;1012204 wrote: because of such a high hisory of breast cancer in my family,I also started at 40.

there's not a high history of it in my family, i have one aunt who has had it and thats it, but i still would rather be safe than sorry!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:09 pm

Hope6;1012212 wrote: there's not a high history of it in my family, i have one aunt who has had it and thats it, but i still would rather be safe than sorry!

good for you, you have taken this on your own, women with no breast cancer in their family start at 50!

your oh so right with this, better safe..............:-4

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:07 pm

Hope6;1012210 wrote: :-4:-4 :yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Thanks Hope:-4

And may I suggest that everyone have scan as well as the mammogram.

Sometimes the mammo's are not as accurate as they should be.

Insist that you have a scan is my advice.

Speaking from experience here.:-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:12 pm

mrsK;1012226 wrote: Thanks Hope:-4

And may I suggest that everyone have scan as well as the mammogram.

Sometimes the mammo's are not as accurate as they should be.

Insist that you have a scan is my advice.

Speaking from experience here.:-6

okay sweetheart but what kind of scan is it?

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:19 pm

Hope6;1013415 wrote: okay sweetheart but what kind of scan is it?

It is an ultrasound scan:-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:44 pm

mrsK;1013419 wrote: It is an ultrasound scan:-6

okay i'll be sure to ask my doctor about it.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:55 pm

5 years for my mama, she is a breast cancer survivor

Salute Mommy :-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:10 pm

mrsK;1012226 wrote: Thanks Hope:-4

And may I suggest that everyone have scan as well as the mammogram.

Sometimes the mammo's are not as accurate as they should be.

Insist that you have a scan is my advice.

Speaking from experience here.:-6

Your right! now, with each mannogram, I also have an ultrasound done as well, much much more accurate!

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14 pm

Odie;1014746 wrote: Your right! now, with each mannogram, I also have an ultrasound done as well, much much more accurate!

I just hate the wait ,for the results to come back.

As soon as the scans are handed to me I rip them open & read the Doc's report :sneaky:

Then I bring them home for my Doc to read.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:25 pm

mrsK;1014748 wrote: I just hate the wait ,for the results to come back.

As soon as the scans are handed to me I rip them open & read the Doc's report :sneaky:

Then I bring them home for my Doc to read.

I don't get the x-rays, they stay at my clinic, but I call my doctor for a verbal........she know how anxious I am, so she calls for me, rather than waiting until they get to her office.

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:05 pm

Odie;1014752 wrote: I don't get the x-rays, they stay at my clinic, but I call my doctor for a verbal........she know how anxious I am, so she calls for me, rather than waiting until they get to her office.

I insist & bring them back with me.

I have a 600k round trip to have my scans etc done.

Heading back in 10 weeks:-6

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:00 pm

On the View a few days ago. There was a campaign to get 1 million women to sign up for gathering information. On breast cancer. I signed up. My Grandmother had breast cancer twice.

Thought it could not hurt.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:12 pm

southern yankee;1019459 wrote: On the View a few days ago. There was a campaign to get 1 million women to sign up for gathering information. On breast cancer. I signed up. My Grandmother had breast cancer twice.

Thought it could not hurt.

do you get mammeograms done yet?

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:27 pm

Odie;1019470 wrote: do you get mammeograms done yet? with the cancer rate in my family i started at 40. i had one about 2 or 3 months ago.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:28 pm

southern yankee;1019489 wrote: with the cancer rate in my family i started at 40. i had one about 2 or 3 months ago.

good to hear!! there was a reason I was asking, that was all.

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:30 pm

Odie;1019490 wrote: good to hear!! there was a reason I was asking, that was all. i know with the cancer rate in the state i live in. one can't be too careful.