Information and opinions on Breast Cancer from Poteet at MyBreastCancerNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/32747/dance Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:13:22 -0000 Poteet Hi all, hope you are well.   I just returned from eight straight days of managing an annual meeting with three or four separate events daily and four or five hours sleep nightly.  It's a ton of work, but well worth it to see everyone enjoying themselves and getting a lot of actual work done as an organization.   I have to admit it was an eye-opener as well.  I've always loved life and appreciated all the little... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/32747/dance http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/30818/striking Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:41:12 -0000 Poteet Well, as usual PJ has it right.  We need help.  We can be strong.  We can be diligent with our own care, but the bottom line is we had cancer and our lives will be forever changed.  There's no returning to pre-cancer, pre-mastectomy, pre-chemo.  We will forever be survivors.  But does LiveStrong have to mean LiveSilent?    Oh, trust me, I am SOOOOO in PJ's shoes.  "No thanks, I already made dinner... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/30818/striking http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/25500/treatment Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:48:48 -0000 Poteet I'm all done with chemo, all done with cancer.  I am a survivor.  I fought, I won.   That said, why am I still questioning every little ache and pain?  (My lump didn't even hurt!)  Yes, I've read the books and articles and blogs.  It's natural to question myself now that I've finished treatment.  "Am I doing all I can do, etc?"  It's normal to have these feelings.    Well, vindicating the... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/25500/treatment http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/23789/game Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:55:00 -0000 Poteet The midwest had a wicked winter for weather, and being on chemo as well did not leave much energy for big outings with my six-year old son.  So, this past weekend, we took him and one of his friends to an arena football game.  First of all, arena football is great.  Bodies slamming into the wall, footballs flying into the stands, pyrotechnics and dancers everywhere.  Give a couple of little boys great seats, a free t-shirt... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/23789/game http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/22014/laughing Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:22:00 -0000 Poteet Saturday morning, with a 25% coupon in my pocket - for easy access so I don't even have to search through my purse for it.  I walk into the Penney's Outlet store, all by myself, no little boy in tow, no hubby, just my leisure to look around.  All was kind with the world. The first thing I see are the spring prom dresses, strapless, spag strap, skinless slinkies for all the young girls.  I thought 'cute' as I... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/22014/laughing http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/21094/im-finally Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:26:00 -0000 Poteet Just finished a five day trip where I work morning to night, one of a two-person team that runs a meeting for work.   I sleep light.  So, in a hotel there are too many other people snoring, walking and generally existing too close to my personal sleeping zone, which is normally about a block and a half.  My usual day at these functions is about 5:00 am to midnight.  Flat out working the whole time.  I... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/21094/im-finally http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/20683/return-hair Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:59:00 -0000 Poteet Hi all -  I have finished treatment, but I just can't stay away from this place. Well, it has happened.  I have a tiny little fuzz on the top of my head!  Hippity-hoppity hair is on its way!  That assumes I don't rub it all off checking it every thirty seconds.  Never mind that it appears to be almost totally gray.  Never mind that it's still puny and my scalp still shines through.  It is HAIR... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/20683/return-hair http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/20250/beginning Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:12:00 -0000 Poteet Well, PJ - as usual you are very insightful and timely.  On Friday I had my end-of-treatment visit with the onc.  I got the all-clear, feel free to travel and work and play.  And grow hair~ That said, I go back in thirty days for blood check, then again in three months, then three months after that.  End??? of treatment?  Yeah. I am fortunate.  Early detection of the IDC gives me a better shot... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/20250/beginning http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/19863/doorknob Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:22:00 -0000 Poteet I typed this all in once, then the puter blipped.  Sigh -  But I have learned this past week the importance of taking care of ourselves.  I had my final infusion and apparently forgot that I am technically still "in treatment" with chemo running through my system.   I did too much and caught the tiniest, itty-bitty cold.  Which overnight turned into fever, burning throat, crusty eyes, and oh-so glamorous... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/19863/doorknob http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/19547/sharing Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:08:00 -0000 Poteet It seems, as women, we learn to share perhaps more easily than men.  Me, I share everything... anxiety, depression, disgusting tidbits.   Hey, I have a younger sister with whom I shared a room for most of our youth.  Try to hide anything in that environment.  So, I have decided to share with my chemo sisters my theory on why God designed pubic hair. Let's face it, we 40-something women, leak.  Various... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/65667/19547/sharing