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Teal Thursday - March 2025

  • 1.  Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 8 days ago

    Hi everyone - here is our Teal Thursday link for March 2025. I hope you are all well. 



  • 2.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 8 days ago

    Thanks@mfallis I look forward to chatting with everyone!




  • 3.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 7 days ago

    Hello ladies

    Here in Montreal it's warm enough to go for a walk, and all the snow is melting yay!  What's everyone up to today?




  • 4.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 23 hours ago

    Good Afternoon Ladies!

    We have some nice sunny weather with a cool breeze here today.  I have been for my walk to do my errands and get something for dinner for them all.  Now I sit and wait to see who is around today to chat.  It has been awhile and I am sure there is a lot to catch up on.  For me, nothing really has changed except they changed my sub cu meds to oral and I am feeling better and not as flat as I was.  So that is good.  Yesterday I had a bad day after eating some pizza but came through it all right.  Today I am feeling better and tummy is better.  Bowel movements have been fine too which is good.  Tonight I am making them shake n bake chicken with baked potato for dinner.  If not, there is left over cottage pie or shepherds pie they can have.  I try to get out in the morning and go for a walk to determine dinner and then come back home to be able to make it in the afternoon.  Gets me my exercise and what we will be having for dinner out of the way.

    We are still slowly moving in and unpacking boxes. It is a tedious job that is for sure and one I can't do alone.  This weekend hubby is setting up his speakers etc which will be a chore unto itself for him.  I will watch and see how it all pans out.  A friend of the family became a gramma this week which is exciting for her.  She promised not to photo bomb me with pics being a gramma for the first time and all.  

    How has everyone else been doing?  Tests coming up or waiting for results?  Treatments going okay? Anyone waiting for NED status or news of some sort?  Anyone waiting for spring to come like I am and to see what is going to pop out of the ground when it does?  Of course there is always those landmines to clean up from winter too but hopefully some of the rain will take it away.  We are to get some rain Saturday and Sunday here which will help get rid of the snow banks and clean up the salt on the ground.  Other than that it will be a rainy day that is warmish.  

    Well ladies, who is on today and who would like to chat?




  • 5.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 22 hours ago

    Hello @Strongwoman...I'm glad you are getting settled. Having just moved my 87 year old parents from their house to retirement home, with some significant downsizing and then resetting everything in their new place, I completely understand how exhausting (and challenging) it can be. I think I want to come to your place for dinner though...for the leftover Shepard's pie (yum).

    I'm still in Florida helping my parents with their house closure plus my Dad has surgery on March 31st for his lung cancer so I'm here to help him with pre-op appointments, getting to/from the hospital for the surgery and staying with my Mum while he's in the hospital. My Mum has short term memory dementia so having just moved her to a new place, it's tough as we have to get her 'acclimated' and get stuff into her brain to stick. It's a process.

    I had my CT scan in early Feb and was NED and am hoping (as we all do) that it remains that way. I still have on/off again lower abdominal pain which always keeps me a bit anxious however that is a side effect from Lynparza so just may be the thing I have to live with. My next appointment back at PMH is early May so won't have any tests done until then. Of course, am hoping all my bloodwork is good then too (fingers crossed).

    Admittedly, being in Florida it is sunny and warm so I can't complain about the weather. I do know it was warm recently in the Toronto area so am hoping all the snow will soon be gone. My son and his fiancee are coming to Florida for Easter with my granddaughter so I'm pretty excited about that as are my parents (the great grandparents). 

    Just wondering how @Bonzi, @heslopk, @Sandi6, @lbarr72, @BennieTBear and @mazupardo are doing. I haven't seen anything from you in a bit (sorry if I missed it) so wanted to check in.

    Thanks for kicking us off @Strongwoman




  • 6.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 22 hours ago

    No you haven't seen anything from me in awhile. Was having trouble logging on first and now have that sorted out. Then  it was the moving part that was holding me up. No excuse except certain things took priority. Now I am sorted out and should be ok.  Sounds like you have your hands full with your parents and their stuff.  Will be lovely for the grandchildren to come and see you at Easter.  Will be fun for all I am sure.  

    Glad to hear you are doing well and are not experiencing any discomfort that can't be explained.  Sitting in the meantime waiting to see if something shows up is in and of itself a challenge.  We can beat ourselves up thinking every little thing is something we should get investigated.  I am thankful to hear that you seem to have a good handle on that.  

    Well I will be in and out as I play a game of Scrabble with my son during our time.  We try to play before he goes to work daily.  Passes some time and gets the brain going. 




  • 7.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 22 hours ago

    @Alwayslearning  Well you are welcome to come to leftovers for sure.  Moving at any age or stage is challenging that is for sure.  How have you been these past few weeks?




  • 8.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 22 hours ago

    Hi @Strongwoman I've been good. The abdominal pain comes and goes. Since I had my CT scan a month ago and I had the same pains for months prior to that, I'm resigned that it's just a 'thing' however I'm vigilant! 




  • 9.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 22 hours ago

    In case folks didn't see, I also want folks to be aware of a survey that was posted seeking feedback on ovarian cancer survivorship. I hope the posted link below works. If not, if you go to the OVDialogue home page, you will see the post. It was posted by Alicia@OCC

    https://ovdialogue.ovariancanada.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?MessageKey=7a2ae08e-2d1d-449e-9316-23a147eedb86&CommunityKey=172c2157-676a-4181-937a-018f4f89ca5f#bm7a2ae08e-2d1d-449e-9316-23a147eedb86




  • 10.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 22 hours ago

    @Alwayslearning  That is good to remain vigilant. Noticing the changes in our bodies becomes second nature to us and we learn to "go with it" as we do so.  It is hard to not think that every little thing is a something at times.  Good nature like yours goes a long way when we start to feel better and are finished treatment. Keep up the good detective work on yourself.  




  • 11.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 21 hours ago

    Well Everyone, It's that time to say goodbye for now. Hope everyone had a lovely afternoon or is having one. I will catch up with you all next week.  In the meantime, stay well, stay healthy and stay positive as you can.  Warm wishes go out to you all on this day and the days to come.  Stay on top of your health and mental well being.  Take care all. 




  • 12.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted an hour ago
    Spring is upon us, but beware March can be sneaky....rather like OC !!
    Saw oncologist yesterday.  Going to do a scan to check out discomfort in upper left abdomen. Only scan when I am concerned, not routinely. Want to know if there are valid concerns before traveling late June & July. Cross your fingers please. Feeling pretty good otherwise. Enjoy the day. Supposed to be warm & sunny in the London area before rain moves in tomorrow. Have a lovely Friday !





  • 13.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 52 minutes ago

    @lbarr72 sending you positive energy on your scan!  




  • 14.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 40 minutes ago

    I am definitely crossing fingers that the scan is all clear. 🤞🤞




  • 15.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 7 days ago

    In Ottawa its pretty warm to and today I am working on getting sponsors for the Walk of Hope here in Ottawa it will be my 3rd year running the event.




  • 16.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 7 days ago

    Ooops. Time sure does fly when you're looking at your taxes!! 😵

    I'm feeling good...playing pickleball once a week!

    I am on a chemo holiday until April. I have been able to catch up on my shingles and pneumonia shots and have made a visit to my GP to keep her in the loop. She's fabulous and is part of the paliative care team in town. I've also booked two port flush appointments at my chemo unit in town. Thought I was done with medical for a few months...guess not! 

    Sure is cold here in southwest Ontario today and there's a bit of snow on the ground! 




  • 17.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 7 days ago

    Hi Ladies! 

    I always miss this because of the time difference...sunny and comfortable here in Kimberley BC, early spring. I have started on an experimental treatment, with the Personalized onco- genomic study, hoping for the best! Feeling pretty good today. 




  • 18.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 7 days ago

    Good afternoon ladies.  A lovely, sunny day here too,  Thursday is always my major housework day so today I have scrubbed my bathroom, changed my bedding, dusted and vacuumed.  I just stopped for lunch then I will wash the floors, fold my laundry and then take the dogs for a walk.

    @Sylviequebecbc hey fellow BCer I am on Vancouver Island, Duncan to be precise.




  • 19.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 7 days ago

    Hi all. Sorry I'm late. I'm in Florida helping with my parents move to a retirement home. The move is done and now we just need to close their house sale on March 19th. Then I'll breathe a sigh of relief and accomplishment. With my Feb CT scan showing all clear, I don't have to go back to PHM in Toronto until early May. It's been every 4-6 weeks so this is exciting for me. Glad to see so many of you here. 




  • 20.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 7 days ago

    Hello, I may have missed the Thursday teal because I had a medical appointment today.  Is there a recording of the meeting to watch? I look forward to meeting next time. Are the teal meetings every Thursday? Thank you and have a great day!




  • 21.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 7 days ago

    Hey@ANTONELLA the Teal Thursday is just an online chat.  You can scroll back through who stopped by today and what was discussed.  We will actually continue to chat on this thread throughout the month of March.  Feel free to post here at anytime not just on Thursday.  Also you can click on the “categories” tab at the top of the page to find other topics.




  • 22.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 7 days ago
    Thank you for your email. Have a wonderful evening 





  • 23.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 2 days ago

    Hello
    I've added this to my calendar to remind me to join in - will be 11am for me in Alberta :) talk to you March 13




  • 24.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 2 days ago

    It will be great to see you! The chat usually starts at 10:00 eastern but we all just pop in and out whenever.  I'm in B.C. so I don't usually get a chance to stop in until lunch time in Ontario. 'See" you Thursday.




  • 25.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 2 days ago

    Hi - you mean it's at 1:00pm EST (which is 11am MST for me in Alberta) 10am PST for you in BC?  I hope you take a break from housework...that can always wait till later ;) 
    I wonder where all the Alberta Teal Sisters are?  Looking to meet more from Calgary:  want to meet up face-to-face!




  • 26.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 2 days ago

    @DiamondGoddessYYC lol sorry for the confusion but it is 10:00 a.m. eastern so 7 a.m, in B.C. 8 a.m, for you but as I said you can pop on anytime.  If you go to the Categories drop down menu on the top right of this page and select Introductions you can post there introducing yourself and ask if there are other members in your area.  




  • 27.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 2 days ago

    Hi everyone! Just wanted to confirm that our OVdialogue Team typically starts Teal Thursdays  at 1pm EST. BUT the benefit of this chat is that you can hop on anytime and chat in this thread! And I hope you do! I hope you're all having a wonderful day and week - enjoying some warmer weather and sun (at least, that is what I'm seeing out my window today!)




  • 28.  RE: Teal Thursday - March 2025

    Posted 2 days ago

    Good morning@mfallis sorry I spread misinformation!  I was so used to@Strongwoman always starting earlier.  My bad!

    @DiamondGoddessYYC I steered you wrong!  Sorry!




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