How is everyone???

[Irishonly]

We have been a very quiet board lately and I was reminded of that fact by KC. I know everyone thinks of everyone else so can we please have a check in thread or something?

[KC]

1. Thank you

I was just getting ready to start one but you beat me to it!
It seems quiet in a lot of the groups lately. Maybe it's because it's the end of the summer and for those with kids school will be starting back soon.
I just tend to worry when I don't see any posts but hopefully everyone is doing well!

[sinkingfeeling]

2. I'm doing fine, thank you.

[Uben]

3. Checkin in!

Everything is great here. I know it has been quiet here of late, but that could be construed as a good thing, I suppose. I truly hope everyone is doing okay.

[mwdem]

4. Everything's great.

6 years out of breast cancer, mast., chemo. 5 years out of uterine cancer. So far, so good. I did move from Tx. to Cali. recently, so I'm now dr. shopping. Which sucks.

[Irishonly]

5. Are you in Southern or Northern CA?

I live in the IE (Inland Empire). Getting a new doctor is one of the hardest things to do in the world. I am still with the same doctor that was my PCP during treatment 13 years ago. My oncologist retired and I only see the new one once a year. Good luck on your search.

[mwdem]

7. So Cal.

Just moved to Simi Valley. Thanks.

[Irishonly]

6. I am doing ok.

I am having some health problems that aren't related to cancer although I secretly blame the chemo. I am probably stretching my blame a bit since it has been 13 years. I had to have blood work done again yesterday to see about anemia and I am still hoping I don't have to have a scope snaked to my stomach.

We take Ranger to the doctor next week to get his staples removed. I did find out that we may have to take him to see a cancer vet because we were told his type of cancer usually spreads. I need to know what the clean margins really meant. He is getting older and want to make sure we do right by him. I am in awe of how quickly he has recovered from surgery. He chased a squirrel yesterday and I thought the squirrel lucky he got to the fence when he did. Ranger is back to his ole Rowdy self.

My daughter is back here and she has been keeping me busy. I am sleeping like a baby at night as long as the pain lets me sleep.

[jumptheshadow]

8. We have been in cancer hell

We were just on a bit of a respite when my brother was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.

That makes five people in our extended family. One is under 30 and two are under 50.

The strange thing is, our older relatives didn't get cancer unless they were snowbirds who baked themselves in the sun.

Betty and I send our best wishes to all of you.

[Irishonly]

9. Healing and love being sent to you.

No family should ever go through what your family is. Cancer hell is putting it mildly and my heart hurts for you.