Best Of
Re: Ibrance (Palbociclib)
I will have been taking Ibrance 5 years come next month. I am stable.
Shirley
Re: Ribociclib/Kisqali with Letrozole - Any one on this combo?
Hello all,
just checking in after finishing the first cycle. Fortunately, I have been able to tolerate the medicine well, no serious side effects besides fatigue and occasional headaches, though I believe the latter were due to low HTC during the break week. My genetic test results were also out and there are no mutations, the doctor said that it's unlikely that my cancer would mutate in the future. The first restaging ct scan is scheduled for the end of January so it'll live rent-free in my mind now throughout the holidays and longer 🙃
Mentally, there are still dark days (that led to a hypothyroidism flareup) but it's important that I now recognise when I drift too far away and try to occupy myself with something else. Cancer is such a mind f*ck because often it's something that just happens at random and can't be prevented. We're so used to controlling so many facets of our lives, including our health to a certain degree, that when something like this happens, it's really hard to process and accept.
I hope everyone here is doing well and hope the new year will bring us all closer to our treatment goals, new and effective medicine and, why not, a cure.
Keep fighting,
Elena
elena_p
Re: Bone Mets Thread
Has anyone else had stabbing pain from sternum area that comes and goes? I am hoping radiation will help that but it really hurts.
xsuzx
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Wallycat, it is very windy here now. My DH has battery back-up for my oxygen and a generator if need be. I am sorry your DH is struggling. I am on the verge of tears too but hanging tight. Sending hugs.
Re: December 2021 Surgeries
I had my surgery last week on the 29th, skipped my 6th chemo and opted for surgery, and just I received the news from my surgeon that my results were what they call a pathological complete response - meaning all tissue including lymph nodes were clear of cancer. 🎉💪🏼
Chemo completely sucked but it worked!!! And, bonus, I have started eating again. 🍽
Waiting to hear from my oncologist as to how much radiation I will now be scheduled for as well as the remaining treatments.
Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy 2022!!!
Les707
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
OK, got some answers. I found out SIL situation, have to keep quiet as she asked me not to say any details but she has a lot going on, DB is in the middle of all of it so I feel for him.
Brain surgery is definitely happening, he wants the cyst out of there and wants to see about removing mets that were already there. Once done, will have PT and OT and looking into services. They were very nice, need a presurgery checkup.
We also had to discuss my DNR. Typically I am a DNR person but have to be willing to be brought back or the surgery would not happen so signed off on being brought back during surgery. Also need to get a will done and official Power of Attorney as they said that younger brother could be contacted and we are estranged. Luckily will is pretty easy but need to get a legal power of attorney. All of that will be coming.
Surgery will be sometime in January.
I am not feeling nervous particularly because I was expecting surgery anyway, now just have to go through the steps, get services for possible OT, Pt, who knows. I am in own pocket and DB and SIL pocket as well. Life certainly can pile on but we will get through it.
I was really hungry by end of appointment so they took me to the drive in at Mcdonald's, I do appreciate having the same neurosurgeon as well.
mara51506
Gym and running ( or we are done for lifetime )
Anyone STILL going to gym after their treatment ( DMX AND DIEP FLAP)?
Is it possible I will be ablw to do activities like before cancer ? After my treatment
zohra
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Dearest Mara - prayers for you this morning🙏🏻🙏🏻. Special thanks for your DB & SIL for helping you.
Shanagirl - my MO just suggested I see my regular ortho doc. So I will plan to do that. In doing some research, it is possible for the ortho to repair the labrum tear through arthroscopy but the recovery is almost worse than a joint replacement. Requires weeks using crutches, which there is no way I could do that.
Prayers were answered - DHs pathology of 11 polyps came back benign. Thanks be to God!
goldensrbest
Re: So...whats for dinner?
What a night and day….I swear a tornado touched down, but maybe it was just horrific winds. Lost power at 1am and just got it back an hour ago. Amazed that the duck breasts arrived this morning, frozen and safe.
DH had a fall this morning…recovering OK. I spent the morning crying… so far, 2 pills under his belt.
I used my butane stove to heat up canned chili for lunch. Maybe frozen pizza for dinner tonight; I made nachos last night.
wallycat