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Re: Trodelvy - Looking for positive feedback
vlnrph,
Did your Hbg and Hct drop after starting Trodelvy and then improved after having an extra one week off?
weninwi
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Well it's quiet here on the forum and quiet here at my home. DH got a flu shot, his arm swelled up and turned red. He's been in bed 2 days now. His fever broke and the towels under him were soaked. We've been thru this before with injections and I believe he is allergic to something in the actual serum of these shots.
Working on items to donate. I really need to do this as I feel there is just too much stuffed here and there. Asked DD to get busy in her room and nada was done. Sounds like the mama is gonna take care of that problem. I also would like to downsize library and donate some kitchen items. All I have to do is find the energy to do this.
In pockets for all your scans and needs.
Laurel
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Good morning. It would have been my DH's 73 birthday, today. I will celebrate without him. I am going on a boat ride with my LIFT group and out to dinner with some friends from the grief support group. Still have tears in my eyes.
petite1
Re: DCIS Stage 0 High Grade HR+
hi @moderators
Thank you for your message. I am still so new to this forum and trying to figure out how to message.
I did reply but not sure if it was sent.
I am still waiting to hear from the Cancer Centre about my start date. That part is making me anxious.
When I know my start date I will be able to prepare myself mentally knowing that I have a date for the next phase in my journey.
Embracing with strength!!
Re: STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER
@ctmbsikia I feel you with the insurance-related anxiety. Hopefully you can figure out something reasonable until a year from now.
I hit my out of pocket max earlier this year. Hate to say it but I'm scheduling as much as I can this calendar year, even though I'm so over seeing doctors! It's silly, the way we contort to get the care we need without going medically bankrupt, but it's also necessary. I can't imagine the past year of care without having insurance coverage.
kks_11
Re: Are you currently (or have you been) in a Clinical Trial?
Thank you @eleanora and @irishlove
I appreciate the warm thoughts and prayers.
One other thing Dr. G said was that he wanted to inject chemo directly into the tumor, but he didn't know if "they" did that. I want to know who "they" are and if he found out if they could do it or not, because that's exactly what I'm looking for. I don't think I have time for Talzenna/Keytruda to work and this would be more direct.
Looking forward to the appointment tomorrow. I don't have an infusion appointment set up yet for the Keytruda which makes me a bit nervous thinking he may have changed his mind, but that could just be some healthy paranoia.
Thanks so much for the support, everyone…you don't know how much I appreciate it.
❤️CBL
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
OK, talked with SW today, she understands me not knowing what services I may need so instead she will phone in a couple of weeks. My RO appointment was pushed to Dec 11, they are trying to have a followup after neurosurgeon appt, I did get the extension of the office of the neurosurgeon so I will call Monday since they are closed until then. SW thinks I sound pretty relaxed about the brain thing and I said, I do not know what will be involved with that so no point worrying and upsetting myself. Helps when I have a general idea on what benign drain or removal may look like or a metastatic cyst which would involve surgery to remove and radiation again. Been there done those.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Thank you all for the birthday wishes, @irishlove I am sorry you had UTI but glad you are almost done antibiotics.
It is very sunny today, we are going well above freezing and will stay above freezing for the next couple of weeks. I don't mind. It is recycle day, more paper bags to dispose of. I put away blue bags and I have put them somewhere that is not immediately visible to me. I will find them though. I also need to check bin out back I use to see if I put recycling out back. My walker is still tucked in out back, it is a covered back section so it has not been through the elements. I did see the coolest thing ever, it converts from a regular walker to a motorized wheelchair. Pretty sure it is thousands of dollars though and unnessary for my particular needs.
I am also tackling laundry, what else is new, I love it and have some clothes to dry out on a rack and some regular cleaning cloths. Got my ambo bill settled I think, if on disability we are not supposed to pay, I will see. Took pictures of the receipt and my monthly statement. No printer at this end either so had to take pictures and email the images. If they don't accept the email I sent, I will look at paying the 45.00.
Not sure what to have. Got chicken dogs which I am unsure I really like so thinking could cook the heck out of them first in microwave and then ground them up with some cheese and beans, I will decide a bit later, not hungry yet. If it turns into something fantastic, will post it.
Social worker is calling today re services I may need, I don't actually know what is needed. Nursing care is not needed. I think I will let her know I have not been referred to neurosurgeon as of yet so have nothing to request yet. Once I am referred, if service needed will get another referral to SW. I have appointment with my RO on the 27th but have yet to call and ask if they know if or when neurosurgeon appointment is.
I do hope all have a good day and in pockets for all who need me.
Re: CA 27.29 elevated
thank you. I think I’m calming down now. I just panicked. I really appreciate you replying xx
CA 27.29 elevated
I finished chemo for Stage 2 ER+ Her2- about 7 months ago, then 20 rounds of radiation, and been on anastrozole and Verzenio since then. CA 27.29 was 21 about a month after chemo but was tested this week (6 months later) and has risen to just out of normal range at 41. I know these tests are not reliable on their own but this seems like a big jump. I have a call in to discuss with my MO ASAP, but until then, just looking for ways to keep myself calm and not think the worst. Any advice or similar experiences would be appreciated. Thank you!