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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
In everyone's pockets… Mel, I'm so deeply sorry you are going thru this crap with of all medical personnel, a pallative care team member. Withdrawal is a very real and unhealthy and totally unnecessary hurt to put on you.
I hope the time passes quickly for Gabby and she has much success with reconstruction. Send our love and support to her and save some for you, too.
Mkestrel, best of luck tomorrow and thank you for kitty picture. It soothes one's nerves and reminds me of a Hemingway kitty we rescued from under a trailer years ago. She was so sweet…
That was ridiculous three trips to the hospital and those folks could not give you proper standard of care. I sure like the idea of an ID bracelet for MBC patients. Thank you all for your caring notes. I just got home from the hospital, again. This time, oh boy, it was tested properly and is bacterial pneumonia. I was quarantined till they could identify any and all issues. Now I'm settled in my own room and will be on two different types of antibiotics after nonstop IV's. New hospitalist and he was brilliant. Went over images, talked shop visited twice with me and I was quite impressed as was the head charge RN. He wanted another day but I begged to come home to my own bed and be a good girl. It worked…
Re: scanxiety, cant stop thinking im going to die
This website is filled with people who have had elevated CA 27.29 results and who turned out to be just fine.
Is it a good thing to have a doctor that checks the markers? No, because as MountainMia said, the markers are unreliable. Checking these markers is specifically not recommended by ASCO and the NCCN. I've had breast cancer twice. I've seen 4 MOs over the years. None has ever mentioned doing marker tests.
Your MO has her own Hematology lab? Yeah, it's not a very charitable thought, but that could be why she is doing these unnecessary tests and scaring you with unreliable results.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@irishlove - Oh Irish, I am so sorry to hear about what's going on with you. Not fair! I sure hope the doxicycline does the job. No need for any apologies whatsoever. I understand wanting to keep up with posts, but sometimes it's just not easy or possible. I've not been able to keep up with posts when I've had far less going on than you do. Please just take it easy, take care of yourself as best you can, and maybe get a second opinion or something? I agree, it seems like perhaps they should have kept you initially. I'm in your pocket for sure, Irish, thinking of you with fingers crossed. Get well soon!
@candy-678 - Yes! A good report - good news indeed!
Re: Stage IV MBC Fitness
Glad you had a great trip. Always appreciate the wisdom in your comments.
I'm not walking anywhere or riding the stationary bike, as I'm dealing with a bad bout of diverticulitis. Fed up with my current G.I. docter. Seeing a new one on Tuesday. I need this resolved!
eleanora
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Love the photo. I think it lowered my blood pressure and anxiety levels.
In your pocket for Monday.
My scans are on Thursday. Always waiting for that other shoe to drop!
eleanora
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@micmel
so sorry to hear about Gabby's chemo ordeal and your struggles with pain. I know that you don't need a new chore, but is it possible to find another medical doctor? Is this your primary care doctor? Perhaps a palliative care doctor would be more helpful.
thinking of you both .
eleanora
Re: Stage III Cancer Survivors .... 10+ Years and Out
Classic Weesa post! You are the reason I finally quit lurking and started posting. I think I've told you that before. Thanks for being here.
Re: Stage III Cancer Survivors .... 10+ Years and Out
I was waiting for my annual mammogram, happily back at BRRH and its women's institute, now in its luxurious new quarters. I realized - it's ten years ago almost exactly that I got my original diagnosis. All was well today - state of the art 3D images and all. Sending good thoughts to you all, wherever you are on your unwanted journey.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Sea day. Had a facial and love them. Bought a package of 3, so one more to go. Don't do mani-pedis, so this is my self-care treat now that I no longer get hair frosted. Mother nature took care of that for me.
Missed yesterday's excursion on El Salvador due to sketchy tummy. I've had this off and on since we flew to Seattle, but this is the first i had to miss something. Had to apply gentle pressure to get a refund, since their policy of 48 hours notice is not something I could predict. Asked if I saw ship's doctor as well and that's a hard no. Explained situation to agent who then spoke to her manager who gave refund. DH said trip which was listed as moderate exertion was actually quite grueling with some returning to the bus almost immediately. Chances are I wouldn't have made it anyhow. My left knee is just about 6 months out, but still not where it will be in 6 more months.
Taco, thanks for missing the quotes. I will resume them in November on my return. Hope your DD's well doesn't run dry.
We are heading to Costa Rica for next port of call and have an excursion planned. DH exploring cruises for 2027 already.
Waving "hi" to everyone. Hope everyone has a great day.
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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Tiger is a constantly comfortable cat. Hi to all, i haven't posted in awhile. I have scans Monday so I have the panic parrot on my shoulder.…
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