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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Mara-Totally understandable. Take whatever break you need.
Today I wound up having a good day. I had lunch to celebrate the birthday of a 91 y/o acquaintance. I really didn't want to go since I have work later and it is extremely hot here. But despite my bad attitude, I wound up having a marvelous time. Now I'm relaxing a bit before I head off to work. My right hip is still really bothering me so it's very challenging to walk. I'm going to try more acupuncture next week and keep at the PT.
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@kbl - glad you had a really great birthday and was able to enjoy lunch and the beautiful outdoors. 😘
Re: I’m on hospice - anyone else?
Happy birthday, KBL 🎂!
I’m hanging in there with some days being better than others. Pain is mostly well managed but it’s a balance between total pain relief and being knocked out by the strong meds. Mets in the spine and ribs, extensive, are tricky to manage since those bones are heavily involved in almost all movement, including breathing! I am limited in what I can do but despite this, I feel content with my decisions and my care. Family and friends come to visit and I speak or FaceTime with them regularly.
I am still shocked by how rapidly everything went downhill but as I’ve said before, the course of my disease has been anything but typical. 13 years of coasting without progression at stage IV and then bam 💥, it was like an explosion. From my undetected pneumothorax after port installation to my extreme reaction to a half dose of chemo, nothing has gone as would be considered typical. Sigh… I always did march to a different drummer.
Take care, all 😊
Re: Asymmetry and distortion BIRADS 4
@stuckbyanxiety - That’s such wonderful news! 🎉 Thank you for sharing the update, and we’re really glad you felt supported here. Wishing you continued peace of mind and good health. We're here for you always.
The Mods
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
My hands are enough more comfortable that I can do some sewing. I am happy that the hormone suppressants were not necessary for me. Life with a bleeding ulcer is not fun, though.
mcbaker
Re: I’m on hospice - anyone else?
Happy Birthday, kbl! Glad you found such a beautiful place in which to celebrate.
Re: I’m on hospice - anyone else?
You are one strong person, @kbl . Thank you so much for sharing the journey.
Re: I’m on hospice - anyone else?
Happy Birthday, @kbl! 💝
We’re so glad you shared your special day with us. Sending you gentle hugs.
The Mods
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
Had a wonderful birthday. Went to Bald River Falls and lunch. It was so gorgeous when we got home, warm with a cool breeze. Sat outside the rest of the afternoon.
kbl
Re: I’m on hospice - anyone else?
Bumping. On the hospice front, I’m still chugging along. I am having a little trouble breathing every time I eat because the food sits right under my breast bone for hours. I get really tight. Some days I’m weak and some days I have more energy. I’m also getting cramping every morning before going to the bathroom, which is new. It doubles me over and then goes away.
@exbrnxgrl How are you doing?
Yesterday I made it to 64. I chose to go to a beautiful waterfall and lunch. Once we got home, the breeze was amazing, so I sat outside enjoying the beautiful weather. It was such a beautiful day.
kbl