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lostmonalisa Posted Jan 7, 2009
Happy Happy Happy Birthday. here's some 
and a 
. It's an endless supply of heartfelt good wishes. When ever you feel down, just open it up, and you'll feel nice again.
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abbi normal "Putting on the Ritz" with Dr Frankenstein Posted Jan 7, 2009
Happy Birthday Az
I agree the birthday numbers do not matter as far as age.
It is about persons like myself and those closer to you being happy you were born when you were, giving all of us a chance to get to know you! It has been a pleasure.
After a serious health problem , the following birthdays are remarkable ones to celebrate, especially the ones you thought may not come.
I hope you have a charmed birthday
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badger party tony party green party Posted Jan 7, 2009
Hope your Birthday and all your days are happy ones with many joyous returns of the day.
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You can call me TC Posted Jan 7, 2009
Happy birthday, Az!
Sorry I'm a bit late - it's just midnight here!
Hope it was a good one. I'm sure Noggin looked after you really well.
My love to you both.
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azahar Posted Jan 8, 2009
Thanks everyone! 
I had a wonderful day and shall spend the rest of today rehydrating.
Birthday pics can be seen here...
http://azahar.wordpress.com/2009/01/08/birthday-report/
az
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Maria Posted Jan 8, 2009
Irish Nachos?! 
Well, maybe that´s what Zapatero calls Alliance of civilizations
Feliz Cumpleaños and may the light of this brand new winter solstice shine happily on you and Nog*.
*twee
but heartfelt
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UberGek {Oo-behr Geek} Posted Jan 8, 2009
Helloooo!
I feel that I should know this, but where are you living now?
My mom is in the middle of radiation right now. She was diagnosed with breast cancer just before Christmas 07. It's been a long, pain process but she's doing pretty well right now.
Thanks for the venue to chat!
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azahar Posted Jan 15, 2009
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And what better place to start than with food.
Hey UberGek, long time no see! I've been living in Seville, Spain since 2003. Glad to hear your mother is doing well now.
I had some good news the other day, though I am still left with a few doubts about it all. But apparently I am NED (No Evidence of Disease) and it has been recommended that I don't do any more chemo. More info here...
http://azahar.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/cured-for-now/
I dunno, "waiting and watching" just feels so passive, you know?
az
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lostmonalisa Posted Jan 15, 2009
waiting and watching can be the worst part. I'd suggest just putting it out of your head, until the next check up.
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Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jan 15, 2009
Yes, not "waiting and watching", "ignoring unless it dares show itself again" - in which case, you give it a swift kick in the behind!
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Elentari Posted Jan 15, 2009
I saw the blog update on my Google Reader - fantastic news! You must be feeling an odd mixture of elation and trying not to think everything's great again because you know it could come back. 
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Spaceechik, Typomancer Posted Jan 15, 2009
"I dunno, "waiting and watching" just feels so passive, you know?"
I know -- I'd be wanting to gun down the little b*ggers, just to make *sure* they knocked down!
I hope you can relax a little, at least between scans, and get things normalized elsewhere. The blog and clothing ideas sound *great*!
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azahar Posted Jan 16, 2009
"You must be feeling an odd mixture of elation and trying not to think everything's great again because you know it could come back"
In fact, there has been no elation at all, Elentari. While I do appreciate it is very good news (compared to what it might have been) I may actually find out in two weeks that something else has started growing since November.
It's just been such a freakin' rollercoaster ride that I can't allow myself to fall into the "enjoying the high" trap. I'm not being pessimistic, but I am being very realistic because - let's face it - nobody can predict what this disease will do next.
So maybe you got it right, Mal ... it seems the best policy is to ignore all the "what ifs" and "what might bes" that keep popping up in my brain and just focus on TODAY, while making future plans that fall into the three-month testing time frame.
" I'd be wanting to gun down the little b*ggers, just to make *sure* they knocked down!"
As do I, SC. Unfortunately, what sounds good in theory may have no bearing at all in reality. As Ricardo said, there is no scientific evidence that supports someone who is NED having chemo in order to prevent future recurrences.
Isn't it curious how people anthropomorphise cancer ... really they are just a bunch of random cells.
Anyhow, until the beginning of February I am happily making short-term plans and living in "denial".
And if the CT scan and blood tests come back showing no evidence of disease then Nog, Pip, Pablo and I are going to Morocco to celebrate! 
Hell, we might go anyway...
az
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