I'm Lorie B. on BCMets..you might all know me alittle.  I'm really not a BIG poster..my life is really busy and getting time to write (which I love to do as a hobby) is pretty non-existant.

I live in Michigan with my darling partner, Larry. He is so incredibly dreamy..supportive and has a darling face to boot! I grew up in Los Altos, California, moved to Fort Myers, Florida then to Atlanta, Georgia and now reside in the midwest. I really love it here. I have made some fabulous friends and I have a somewhat extended family. My sisters (2) live around the country, so I do not get to see them much. I have a son, TJ who is 21 years of age and is attending UGA with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Biology..his field of study is Genetics.  He would like to get his PHD in Medicine, but leaning toward the research side. He, (TJ) has been the greatest achievement of my life.

I am not new to cancer. I was dx'ed in 1975 with Hodgkin's Disease; went through radiation, surgeries, etc. Then developed Thyroid Cancer in my 30's; surgery irradicated the cancer..then developed BC in both breasts. After a bi-lateral masectomies, I opted for no adjuvant therapy.  It was not a popular option by most people-many still do not understand my choices. I have very strong beliefs about cancer treatment in general, but for the most part keep it to myself. I'm having problems with anemia (refractory) which my oncologist thinks may be a precursor to a leukemic problem. I'm also on the fence with a hysterectomy..I'm just trying to avoid any more surgeries atthis point. I have several nodules in my lungs which my onc suggests may be cancerous at this stage. They are tiny, but numerous and up till the point I want to do something about it..I wait. I have had my share of sadness with all of it...but, my philosphy in life SOMEONE out there always has it worse.

Larry and I own our own company; and I also daytrade in the markets. I love challenges to my brain..I am always looking for something to open my eyes.  I get bored with the same ole routine, so I constantly look for things to do.  I love working for myself; because either way good or bad I see the results of my efforts.

I also believe very strongly in helping others.  My mother passed away last year and I inherited her generousity of spirit.  Truth be told, money does not interest me personally.  But, it gives me such joy when someone who expects nothing, receives a gift. The BC Crisis Fund was terrific that way. I am hopeful that we all can get together and form another one.

Well, there is alittle peek into my world. How about all of you?

Peace, Lorie A

You're the One I'm looking for. Someone with brain parts left :hap:
Looking for something to do, Help Me !!! Welcome the 3rd Admin. for this list !!!!