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Re: Any stage IV surviving 5+ years ?
I figured I'd come back with an update. I had my 6 year cancerversary earlier this month. Dx'd de novo with liver mets in June of 2020, and still on my first line treatment (Verzenio/anastrozole). Woohoo!
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Re: π June 2026 Chemo Check-In β Come On In, We Saved You a Seat π
Hi @ghadeerhaidernisreen, we're so sorry to hear that your mom is in the midst of her own experiences with chemo-related side effects. Kudos to you for being such a caring and concerned caregiver to your mom. We're here to support you both!
Re: Tingling hand after lymph nodes removed
I had a right side mastectomy on May 21, my right hand has been tingling and numb. I am glad to hear I am not alone.
I have not thought of anything to try.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@intolight - Really sorry about the UTI and other current troubles with energy and oxygen. Thinking of you with fingers crossed π€.
@shanagirl - So sorry that the recovery looks like it will take a good while. Wish it could be so much faster for you. Love the picture of your granddaughter and great-grandson, Layne. A picture really is worth a thousand words, and thanks so much for sharing it. Thinking of you and sending a big hug.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I am older than many of you "older folks" .
I was diagnosed May 2026 at the age of 74.
Re: Poll: What surprised you most after being diagnosed with breast cancer?
I'm back here after a long break. The loneliness and isolation, especially with those closest to me (husband, daughter, mom, sisters) is heartbreaking. Coupled with the lack of support from the medical community in general. I'm in this no-woman's land and it's just really awful.
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Tingling hand after lymph nodes removed
Hello,
I had a few lymph nodes removed at the end of February, as well as a single mastectomy. I'm experiencing intermittent hand tingling and numbness. Can anyone relate and what have you done to relieve or eliminate the symptoms? Thank you for sharing your insights!
Re: π June 2026 Chemo Check-In β Come On In, We Saved You a Seat π
hi , im here on behalf ot my mother who is fighting BC . She is currently on her treatment journey and has just received her 5th round . She has been experiencing many side effects . She is on (perjeta herceptin taxotare and carboplatin
I read a comment that taking the same regimen id like to say to her that these side effect quite common and expected with these specific medication , please stay strong these symptoms usually become more manageable over time , especially with the help of supportive and preventive medication. Sending you and everyone here so much love and strength , @cancerreallysucks
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@shanagirl Wow, that is a lot of possibilities and sepsis is so serious. I know I need to walk more. I have been feeling so tired lately which I am sure is part of the UTI stuff, but your battle is much harder. I hope your respiratory therapist can show improvement in your oxygen levels. Pulling my O2 tubes around all day is getting old!
This is chemo day so I am trying to psych myself up. The nurses are always a big help and put a smile on my face.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@irishlove @mara51506 @cookie54 @threetree @intolight and all of your kind words.
Yesterday was my last day with the home visiting Physical Therapist. I told him how frustrated I was with my slow recovery. He had me walk for 3 1/2 minutes around the house and I was so weak and winded and felt like passing out. He told me not to get frustrated. He expects me to take several more weeks if not another month or so after that. He reminded me that what weakened me so much was the hemorrhaging blood vessels in my lungs, calling it hemorrhagic Pneumonia.. they tested me for everything in the hospital SARS Covid -Negative another Covid. Test, Negative, Streptococcal Pneumonia-Negative H1 N1 Flu Virus- Negative, Pulmonary Embolism -.Negative they said the Airborne bacterial infection from all the red tie bacteria from all thr dead manatees and fishe from there red tide algae bloom in South west fluorida got into my lungs and inflamed all the blood vessels to bleed out into my lungs, and causing sepsis in all the fluid itβs no wonder I feel so week with the pre existing bone Mets . Then he had me doing leg ankle and calf strengthening excersises.. I had big plans to clean out my closet after that but never got to it I was so exhausted. tomorrow the Respiratory therapist to check is coming to check my oxygen levels do breathing excersies and check my vitalsπβ¦ Have a good day everyone.
