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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
I’m pissed! I can’t believe Shannen is dead, her latest podcast was less than 3 weeks ago. Her disease mirrored mine in several ways, although I was ahead of her. From being stage 4 at a young age, to having brain mets to getting great results from a new chemo (Enhertu). What the hell just happened?! Did it stop working and cancer took over that quickly? Did it spread somewhere else and was not treatable? WTF?!
illimae
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
I am so sad that shannen Dougherty has died from MBC. She’s been such a fighter. Ugh. This damn disease. I feel so sad. She did do well at first! I hate you cancer !
micmel
Re: Older Women Treated With Hormone Therapy May Not Need Radiation
My mom was 80 at diagnosis (she is now 83). Stage 1, 1.4 cm tumor, ER+ PR+ Her2- Local hospital recommended chemo and rads.
I had her up to Univ of Michigan, an NCI Designated cancer center within 2 days - I'm a patient there, my sister is a BC patient there, and mom is a patient there.) Anyway, she had a Lumpectomy - she flew through that (was at the casino the next day much to my chagrin!) No Chemo per Tumor Board - they let her make the call on Radiation - only a 3% help in her case. She said no. She was on Arimidex for 2 years, but then started to have balance issues. She quit.
denise-g
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
The same ole' extremely willing to cheat and proud of it people. No wonder the word deplorable is perfect. They are it would seem never not going to be.
Re: Bone Mets Thread
July has turned into a scan marathon. Brain MRI on 7/3 and Pet/CT scan on 7/5. The bone met in my skull has gotten a little bigger for the 3rd MRI in a row. Pet Scan shows no other activity except for this lesion too. Saw the RO last week and will start Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). I understand that it is what is used to treat oligometastatic disease. Mask has been made and will start treatments on Monday for 5 sessions.
Glad to be doing it and elimainating that one stubborn lesion. Hope I will go back to NED after this!
Re: June and July 2024 Surgery Support Thread
Hello everyone,
Sending everyone positive thoughts and smooth recoveries. I am scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy and a lymph node targeted auxiliary dissection July 25th. I have debated this decision for months. I am nervous. Thank you all for sharing your experiences.
Re: how about drinking?
What had been a good day has turned to crap for me. I just found out that a dear friend I met when I was going for my Associates Degree has passed.
m0mmyof3
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Mara you crack me up. I can just see you bopping around the house with your mop slippers and spray to the Star Wars sound track. So cute.
Mel I’m glad your disability went easily. I don’t know why this has become a thing now with stage 4. I do notice that some providers try to minimize what we feel/report with their own take on how we look or our ages. Ridiculous. They do it with my husband bc he’s 74 so they always remark how healthy he looks. But he was poisoned in Vietnam war from the chemical weapons so his injuries are internal.
Irishlove I hope that it’s Booty!!!
I have a pet scan Tuesday.
Mel my insurance wouldn’t cover the “mugard” mouthwash. The pharmacist called and said it’s $79. Per bottle if I order 5 at a time I could get that deal ($400). I declined and got the magic stuff. I’ll try the brand that you suggested and hope it’s covered for the $5. Copay.
Have a good day all.
Tanya
Re: Super scared and depressed
Thank you for the replies and encouragement. I keep reading them over and over because they are helping me to hold it together mentally. I appreciate you all.
Re: For Arimidex (Anastrozole) users, new, past, and ongoing
I’ve been on Anastrozole for 10 years. I’ve gained 40 pounds, lots of joint aches and pains, sometimes my hands don’t work with small objects(clothespins), insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, trigger finger(had 3 operated on)……but I won’t stop taking it until my doctor feels I’m safe. Honestly, I can deal with all these symptoms if it keeps me alive. They are just annoying.