tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post5863833286881811226..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: The Genetic LotteryK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-1783539551133405932013-10-09T11:42:15.264-04:002013-10-09T11:42:15.264-04:00Thank you so much for this lovely comment. If thes...Thank you so much for this lovely comment. If these posts (selfishly motivated, I must admit) have helped to give some useful information to others, that is awesome. xoK.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-23918894752775702522013-10-09T11:38:02.108-04:002013-10-09T11:38:02.108-04:00I know. Gotta say I am very relieved. Thanks Evie....I know. Gotta say I am very relieved. Thanks Evie.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-84190569499996494042013-10-09T11:37:44.061-04:002013-10-09T11:37:44.061-04:00Glad to hear that this has been useful!Glad to hear that this has been useful!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-9294223255999621542013-10-09T10:11:22.142-04:002013-10-09T10:11:22.142-04:00Firstly, what wonderful news!
I also wanted to say...Firstly, what wonderful news!<br />I also wanted to say thank you for talking about this even though at times you may have been apprehensive, scared or worried. Talking helps but more importantly, you have inspired & educated & for that, there is no thanks big enough.<br />Wishing you all further good health.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-49025185842317924592013-10-09T08:27:05.140-04:002013-10-09T08:27:05.140-04:00Brilliant. Just marvellous news. For all of you. ...Brilliant. Just marvellous news. For all of you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-29601410818879432472013-10-08T14:01:17.015-04:002013-10-08T14:01:17.015-04:00Good news! I appreciate all the information. I'...Good news! I appreciate all the information. I'm fortunate to have good genes (as far as I know so far), but have friends who appreciate your information. Stay vigilant!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-61573750217756183642013-10-08T10:53:47.648-04:002013-10-08T10:53:47.648-04:00Emmie: Thank you so much for this kind offer which...Emmie: Thank you so much for this kind offer which I may take you up on as I go to see my doctor and learn more. MRIs in Canada are not easy to come by. We have limited resources and people don't pay for health care onsite (we pay in our taxes and the system is one tiered). It means that, though I will receive a letter from US doctors advising about optimal healthcare, I will likely need to negotiate that here. I have an excellent doctor who, I'm sure, will do what she can to ensure that I get the right preventative testing. But different countries have different philosophies and resources. It's going to be interesting to navigate this next step.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-61045469031836451632013-10-08T10:51:13.084-04:002013-10-08T10:51:13.084-04:00Thank Gail. It is one less thing to worry about. x...Thank Gail. It is one less thing to worry about. xoK.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-87634779766543605602013-10-08T10:50:53.996-04:002013-10-08T10:50:53.996-04:00Really, I'm not brave. I'm just loud :-)Really, I'm not brave. I'm just loud :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-31049011161868570902013-10-08T10:48:08.385-04:002013-10-08T10:48:08.385-04:00Wow - that's a bad sign :-) Or a good one - wh...Wow - that's a bad sign :-) Or a good one - who can say? Thanks for well wishes, T.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-84461552227650334852013-10-08T10:47:30.384-04:002013-10-08T10:47:30.384-04:00Thanks Frances!Thanks Frances!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-83078395147680574052013-10-08T10:46:51.022-04:002013-10-08T10:46:51.022-04:00I've actually heard about a few tram flap surg...I've actually heard about a few tram flap surgeries that have been challenging. I'm not suggesting that it isn't a great idea for some people - those with strong abs and tone who have a good exercise regimen. Those who don't scar badly or get keloids. And sometimes, the transplant (which is sort of what it is) doesn't take. It's not as easy as "new boobs and tummy tuck" which is what I was inclined to believe :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-61457165897341293362013-10-08T10:36:44.727-04:002013-10-08T10:36:44.727-04:00Ah, good genes. Gotta love them! Thanks for contin...Ah, good genes. Gotta love them! Thanks for continuing to give us your good thoughts Jodie.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-89744626148747878622013-10-08T10:35:58.921-04:002013-10-08T10:35:58.921-04:00Thank you Jill!Thank you Jill!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-31699915513082414982013-10-08T10:35:51.603-04:002013-10-08T10:35:51.603-04:00Ha! Thank you.Ha! Thank you.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-5182659893089204452013-10-08T10:35:36.689-04:002013-10-08T10:35:36.689-04:00I love this comment - thank you for the really goo...I love this comment - thank you for the really good info. And, in light of the fact that it's likely most of us will eventually get cancer - even if it's when we're in our 90s, I find your wording on the subject refreshing! It's important to really understand that cancer is complex and that not all cancer is "Cancer" (though all of it is serious and a call to attention and the access to the best medical attention possible). Time was, no one talked about these things. Hell, in our family, cancer was rarely discussed cuz, um, who wants to talk about it. Really, people need to talk! So thank you.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-42075336652058277982013-10-08T10:30:41.273-04:002013-10-08T10:30:41.273-04:00:-) You're telling me!:-) You're telling me!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-72448047802682523122013-10-08T10:30:30.703-04:002013-10-08T10:30:30.703-04:00I know! Relief. I'm not particularly stalwart,...I know! Relief. I'm not particularly stalwart, I have to say. Nor brave. I think, as one must, I'm just muddling through with a challenging time. Some days I'm not very clear-headed :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-71616935137755553252013-10-08T09:28:32.259-04:002013-10-08T09:28:32.259-04:00Glad the tests were negative! the other thing abou...Glad the tests were negative! the other thing about mammograms is they dont work too well on younger denser breast tissue either. I work in radiotherapy so if you have any niggling questions im more than happy to answer!Emmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553664652451649507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-4585312427109056752013-10-08T08:26:23.715-04:002013-10-08T08:26:23.715-04:00I'm very relieved for you and your family that...I'm very relieved for you and your family that the test was negative. One less thing to worry about in this stressful time.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-45455682202906384202013-10-08T06:59:50.220-04:002013-10-08T06:59:50.220-04:00What a relief! There are still tough times ahead, ...What a relief! There are still tough times ahead, but the news are still wonderful! I admire how brave you are facing your mother illness and wish her to be lucky all the way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-58010697532216262482013-10-07T23:56:56.695-04:002013-10-07T23:56:56.695-04:00You are the second person *and sewist* in a month ...You are the second person *and sewist* in a month to say to me that this adult shit is ridiculous. It is, isn't it!?!?!<br /><br />I'm so happy that you got this good news. What difficult decisions!<br /><br />Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-88157067675935407352013-10-07T23:21:25.771-04:002013-10-07T23:21:25.771-04:00So very relieved for you! So very relieved for you! materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-644341206170377092013-10-07T22:39:17.240-04:002013-10-07T22:39:17.240-04:00Congratulations on the test result. Whew! And, I...Congratulations on the test result. Whew! And, I am having a friend that is trying reconstruction after cancer with the flap surgery you reference and it has been unsuccessful three times! Yikes! This is her third, and we think her last (and finally successful) so she can go on to the second surgery for reconstruction. I'm so happy for your. We all need to be vigilant. I don't have BC in my family, but I probably need to amp it up a bit. I could see you rolling with the punches either way!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-82295487746097156302013-10-07T22:33:40.246-04:002013-10-07T22:33:40.246-04:00That's terrific news. I've good genes on ...That's terrific news. I've good genes on my side...but your post certainly opens my eyes to risks and possibilities. Thanks for that. Hope your Mom continues to work through her treatment as easily as possible. I'll keep her (and family) in my prayers. Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586195054279699870noreply@blogger.com