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Re: Planning surgery for November 2025? Join the waiting room for support.
I'm home after SMX yesterday. Almost no pain, except when I move wrong and irritate the drain, which is super painful for about 15 seconds, then calms down again.
What I didn't expect was a ton of nausea and some tossing of cookies. Not sure if that's just my sensitive body, but 24 hours later, I'm still slightly queasy. It's manageable, though. I stayed overnight as per the plan, and I'm glad. They took good care of me.
I was a weepy mess for weeks before the surgery, but calm afterwards. Go figure. It's done now. Moving forward.
I'm very grateful to have such a good surgeon so close to home.
Re: Ribociclib/Kisqali with Letrozole - Any one on this combo?
Hi @elena_p ! I am 40 and got my stage IV diagnosis earlier this year. Agree with lots of cryfests! I know the mods mentioned the support groups - there is one specifically for younger folks with stage IV and it is really great - I highly recommend it.
cskinner
Re: Planning surgery for November 2025? Join the waiting room for support.
Surgery tomorrow Nov 18, Invasive lobular 8 out of 9 Nottingham scale. Large lumpectomy right side. Left is benign for now. Dreading surgery and looking at the right half breast after surgery. I’m team girl even grew up in a pink room.
Re: Are you currently (or have you been) in a Clinical Trial?
@cblaurenceauthor So glad you were able to see your favorite doctor yesterday. I so hope the meds you are on now kick in. It is obvious you care deeply for your father. Prayers sent that you both will have time for more memories. The COVID idea, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I signed up for pallative nursing care, to help with pain control and other problems that go along with MBC. The RN visits me once a month and I feel comfortable with her. I know when the time comes, she will implement the hospice program thru her non-profit employer for me. She already knows my wishes so things should go smoother. Praying we all do not need these services for some time to come.
Laurel
Re: Ribociclib/Kisqali with Letrozole - Any one on this combo?
Hi @elena_p - welcome! Wish we could have met under different circumstances. I was diagnosed with stage 4 from out of the blue in Jan of this year. No breast cancer in my family on either side. I am on this treatment as my first line and have been having successful results. I am also blessed with an amazing husband and very supportive family and friends. Since I do not look sick or act sick, I have been able to live my life as though I have a chronic ailment, as Tough mentioned above. I am not as physically active as I used to be but I still play pickle ball, spin class every once in a while, multi-mile walks with our new dog and resistance training to keep up muscle strength.
You will come to learn how do deal with your new normal in your own way. This forum here is such a wonderful place to connect with others who are dealing with their new normals or who have been here for years ( these women give me so much hope that it is possible to manage my panic attacks). You learn so much, feel fully supported and welcome whether you post and interact everyday or just once in a while.
Definitely check out the other topics! You will start to recognize names, learn important helpful relevant info, know stories and come to feel like you have a new community and new friends.
Stay in touch! Have a great Tuesday! juliana xo
eddiej
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@eleanora sorry to read its time for a drug change, those are always hard to adjust to. I tend to switch drugs every couple of months lol. So can relate. I was on Trodelvy for a couple of months and had no bad SE. Every body is different of course, happy to answer any questions if that is helpful. ❤️❤️ hugs for the transition . The only certainty is the anticipated … sending joy for your mountains visioning or visiting.
Re: Ribociclib/Kisqali with Letrozole - Any one on this combo?
thank you, @tougholdcrow and @moderators. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions, from absolute shock to despair to grief and then a glimpse of hope. Now that I think about it there haven’t been many ups 😅. My amazing husband and our 8 yo son keep me going for sure.
I started the letrozol today, the kisqali and zoladex later this week and the bone shot next week after my dentist checkup. Let’s see how this goes, I’m trying to stay positive but it’s not always easy. I guess as time goes by I’ll be more accepting of the situation, will obsess less over it and focus on living my life despite adversity.
I slowly read this thread (52 pages and many years covered, wow!) and hope you are all doing well.
Elena
elena_p
Re: Stabbing pain from biopsy
Hey @leigha, I jsut stumbled upon this comment as I am experiencing the VERY same thing post-core biopsy. Stabbing pain when I go without a bra, lean over. I, too, had a small area that didn't take to the anesthetic and I jumped like hell (with my breast captured in a mammogram thingy). I am wondering what the outcome was for you… how long did it take for the pain to go away, what helped, etc.
bkgirl10
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@mkestrel Those mountains are calling your name. I know you'll be walking those paths in no time at all. Prayers for good results from your new treatment.
@mara51506 Oh I'd hibernate if it was that cold when I lived in the mountains of Boone, NC. The wind seems to just go right thru a person. I wish I could just think up a good meal without too much fuss, but mine usually involves eggs.
shanagirl, intothelight, cookie, eleanora, rlschaller, Saying hi and wishing all less pain and more playtime.
In pockets for all your scans and needs.
Mara, the chair isn't motorized. I don't think DH trusts me. lol. Haven't tried it yet.
Some notes: I restarted Ibrance after 40 some days off. I prayed over the med as I took it, envisioning healing power. Took a peek at DH's blood test. His numbers are the same, so no chemo yet or with luck, no chemo at all. Pfizer sent their packet for patient assistance. It's lenghty (again) more negatives then positives in obtaining the assistance. So I called the "Angels" to make sure I wasn't dreaming about a voucher for Ibrance. I wasn't and the RN I spoke with had a good belly laugh. So happy to throw Pfizer papers away! DS is in the hospital, again, for pancreatitis, again. Spoke to his wife and she's on his patient portal to keep an eye on things. They transported him from Atrium Hospital (a huge hospital) because they did not have a room for him. He's at Mercy now. He doesn't see the specialist till Dec. 13th. Wish they'd move that date up…
Irishlove
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@intolight Oh I hope the snow is just a dusting. It's nerve wracking enough dealing with medical appts. and then worrying about getting to them. We just have to worry about falling iguanas when it's around the freezing mark. I don't like it if the DH accidentally hits them. True story. Although here in Palm Coast they are more than likely to be cameleons. lol
Thanks for the supporting words on Ibrance. I've been on it 2 1/2 yrs. with some side effects. I was off the length of time due to bacterial pneumonia. That is one wicked illness. DS is unable to talk to his Mama due to pain meds. He is on morphine and still in some pain. I think he needs a Registered Dietician to help him with a menu. But we won't know much for almost 4 weeks. I'll see him for Christmas. Hard to wait around worrying.
Irishlove