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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
I didn't have reconstruction either. Sometimes I wish that both were gone, to be even, know what I mean? My prosthetic got a hole in it, and I have duct tape over the hole until the new prosthetic arrives. LOL. Cannot go without a prosthetic and be one-sided, whereas without both breasts and being flat would that be too bad?
Re: Cats, cats, cats
I have been struggle with drug side effects while trying to control night sweats. I realized today I haven't updated the kitten story. All the kittens have recovered from distemper. I am caring for Guppies three brothers. They finally caught the fourth brother. He is an orange tabby like guppy. He is beginning to warm up. His name is Koi and yes his nose is dirty.
I glad they caught him. Our weather here has been hot humid and stormy. I live on top of a mountain. Today's storm flooded almost every road to my house. What normally takes me 10 minutes took me over a ½ hour. I must have turned around 4 times to get up the hill.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Looks like I missed several celebrations - Congratulations whether it was a birthday, anniversary, or canacerversary - I think that how you put it. Also, Happy Canadian Day, canary cat. Enjoy the fireworks.
Dogs still doing okay although I think they both think we give to much attention to the other. Bella discovered the toy box tonight but they each found something to make them happy. Bella is actually at least 10 lbs. lighter than Mutz but is emerging as the alpha dog. She rushes to get ahead if she falls behind on the walks.
Ken saw cardiologist today and he's putting him on another medication and asked him to consider a Watchman. Don't think he will. The last two times he had a stint put in, he arrested.
Heat is breaking. It will be under 110 for a high for the rest of the week!
1946taco
Re: IBC lounge: roll call, support and just a good place to hang out
TT, glad to hear your cancers have not come back, I am sorry you developed that disease but glad that your new drug has you on the mend. In your pocket lending support and warm thoughts. I am still cancer free from the neck down, brain shows nothing either other than enhancement which is not indicative of new cancer and the silly blood pool in my head, that has been there a year. Oh well, nothing to worry about for me at this point.
Re: IBC lounge: roll call, support and just a good place to hang out
Hello all. I just thought I'd check in. I'm now 4.5 years out from my IBC adventure and so far, so good. I saw my oncologist last month and he has altered my checkup schedule to only once per year going forward. I'm struggling with joint pain and the never-ending muscle spasms/cramps, plus a dash of lymphedema… but I'm still standing.
TT—I'm sorry to hear of your latest (non-cancerous) diagnosis and I hope you manage OK.
Mara—it's nice to "see" you still doing well.
I hope all the IBCers are doing well. Last year I joined an IBC support group on Facebook that is active with a lot of participants and information. Sad that this place has become practically a ghost town since the "improvements" were made. This was a beacon of hope for me when I was diagnosed but wow, have things changed.
lw422
Re: Small breasts and lumpectomy
Thank you for your response. This sounds like a really interesting treatment, but as of yet it's not covered by my insurance. Hopefully more cancer centers will offer it and it will be covered.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
I didn’t get reconstruction either. At 84 I think the scar looks better than miss droopy. I would have the other off but am avoiding surgery wherever possible
wren44
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
SF cakes hope your drive was truly splendid. I didn’t get reconstructive surgery either. Mixed bag about my feelings about it now. I think at the time I was in survival mode.
Mel sending support to you and Gabby.
Mara happy Canada 🇨🇦 day.
Waving hello to the room!!!!!
Tanya
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Mara Happy Canada Day, hope it was a good one for all!
sf-cakes Hope you enjoyed your coastal drive and lunch. This is all a great big heavy bag of crap that we all carry around. Of course we all understand and wrap you in a big comforting hug.
goldens Sounds like OT is going well and I hope all the massaging helps improve your scar tissue.
Waving hi to all in the room and wishing you all a restful evening
cookie54
