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Dear Kris @kbl you have always been such a strong source of support for all of us here. your creativity in starting new threads and generously sharing helpful information has meant so much to this community. I’m deeply thankful for you ❤️ even now, in this moment, you continue to share your experience with such honesty and grace. you are an extraordinary person. I admire your strength, your courage, and your generous heart. I will carry you in my thoughts and in my heart ❤️

Thank you for sharing the beautiful photo of your lovely family. your grandson is adorable and I do remember how much joy he brought you, both your grandson and your daughter have your warm beautiful smile.

I wish I could change the world for you.

With love and deep respect.

Julia

(my apologies I haven't been in contact sooner I wasn’t aware of everything that’s been happening been away from the forum for a while dealing with we know ie this C/ monster in my liver and a lot of se.)

snow-drop

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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer

My friend's funeral was yesterday. Nice funeral. Celebration of life. Different ones told stories, memories, etc. We laughed. We cried.

I am thinking more about my own funeral. I am stable for now, but we know that can change anytime. I have sat down at my computer and drafted my obit. I have made some notes about the planned service, but I have not formally gone and pre-arranged my services, casket, etc. I just want things done for my family- a sister and a brother only- and I want things done the way I want them done. I have always been a planner for other things in my life, why not this too.

candy-678

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Re: How long have you been Stage IV?

My thoughts are with you @ssales13

Hoping your doctors put your new treatment plan together soon.

I am waiting for results from my scans last week, anxiety and stress waiting for information and reports are constantly on my mind.

Hugs, LAF

lafish

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Re: How long have you been Stage IV?

@livinglifenow Pam, thank you for your kind words and prayers.I appreciate them. I left a message for my doctor to call me about the results.Im really nervous.I pray that I find a medication that works for me.

ssales13

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Re: How long have you been Stage IV?

Hi @ssales13 I'm really sorry to hear about the progression that showed in your PET scan, it must be very difficult ❤️ I pray your doctor will be able to switch you to another protocol that we tackle the progression and contain it fast. Let us know when you hear from her ❤️

radiation_cinderella

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Re: How long have you been Stage IV?

Hey Ladies! Hope you all are having a wonderful day. @radiation_cinderella so happy that your NED! I thought I’d let you all know that I had my PET scan this past Thursday. I don’t see my doc until the 18 th I believe but pretty sure I’ll see her before then. I looked at my PET and it shows progression. Looks like it is in my skin in the breast and also 2 nodules in the left breast ( where my main tumor is) so I’m pretty sure I’m probably gonna need a biopsy and go to different meds. I’m trying to be positive. I was hoping that my medication would last more than the 5 months I was on Kisqali. I’ll let you all know when I know more. Thanks for listening.

ssales13

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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

Well ladies, it’s been a hell of a day. I ran with my niece to a mall north of us to pick up an order, grab some travel things and just kick back. I don’t keep my phone loud so it was no surprise that I missed a phone call. But then my nieces phone rang, my SO calling to tell us bad news.

Our neighbors started a fire in their fire pit, maybe with an accelerant and the fire jumped to their wood privacy fence. Then spread to my wood privacy fence, and to scorch my garage. Two fire companies showed up.

Picture I took looming into their yard with both of our fences burnt down.

The side of my garage and melted planters too. Also have a scorched bird house.

Photo the fire department posted.

We had a yard full of firefighters.

And the road full of fire trucks. They even closed the road to traffic. I can’t thank them enough. Two companies that I need to drop off something for them.

I’m thankful it wasn’t worse, and that it was the garage and not the house. But note, my neighbors never even acknowledged that they nearly burnt down my garage. Not a peep, even when my SO saw the wife and called her name, she turned away.

I’m hoping my insurance company goes after their homeowners insurance to cover the repairs. My deductible is $250 and I don’t want to pay it for their negligence.

Tomorrow I’ll be at the police for a report. And see what the fire company does regarding reports.

It’s after 2 AM and I’m headed to bed. What a day. My stress level as I pack to leave for Ireland on Wednesday is through the roof. I actually made myself a drink tonight. HA! CALGON take me away.

PS - Sandy, I know this is nothing in comparison to your house fire. This adds to my feelings of: I don’t know how you do it. ❤️

cindyny

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