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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@shanagirl , thank you for the support, should be hearing about what may be involved for me, SIL is coming for support. Once I hear what he is thinking can ask for support services to take care of me, sounds like a lot SIL is dealing with mother finding out she has lymphoma and all the crap going on for her brother. She also practically raised her brothers as well. In your pocket as you proceed with radiation lending a lot of support. I will be calling to check in on them on the regular, do whatever I need to do as well with my stuff that could coming up soon. Plan to call DB tonight possibly as a check in, he has a lot going on. They must be relieved that I am finally doing stuff for myself. NO favours from them, too much crap and stress.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
@betrayal You are so busy! You exhaust me! I have a dental cleaning next week. I have a dental phobia so I don't sleep the night before either even though it is only a cleaning. Ugh! But it is important we keep up on these because of our meds. I waited until I was in my 30s before I had my ears pierced. My parents were old-school religious and wouldn't let me do it. I am not sure why I still waited so long since I got married at 19. But oh well…they were done at a mall and have been good although since I wear oxygen 24/7 I don't wear earrings much anymore. But the holes are still good when I need them. We did our six-month Sam's run today…very expensive day but it will hold us until about May. We also have a Costco but decided we only needed one membership store. Sams has what we use. I can't imagine all you are going through with the restoration. I hate having my house upended like that, but I know it was necessary.
It is still warm here today and I noticed we are not the only ones in the neighborhood with Christmas decorations in the yard already. We have to do it before the ground freezes.
My DH has a PAE prostate procedure scheduled for the morning. I pray this helps him. Fortunately there is no cancer and this should fix it. A specialist comes to town once a month and does them so we are fortunate to get on his rotation. It should be quiet around here for a couple of days.
Re: Biopsy not concordant with breast images
My 3rd opinion breast surgeon sent me for two MRI guided biopsy which my appointment is tomorrow. They are doing the biopsy on both the 2.1 cm architectural distortion and the 7cm linear nme. She did tell me I will need surgical removal no matter what the biopsy says of the architectural distortion. Thank you for replying 🙏
suzy2618
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@shanagirl thank you for the encouragement and the delicious tea recipe. Maybe I will go get the ingredients and try it. I already have ginger root and cinnamon. I have lemon ginger tea that helps tummy, especially with ginger biscotti dipped in it. I like baking those. Yesterday I made orange lemon ones dipped in white chocolate. I really like apple cider with the spices in it too so I think I need to go get some. I hope your radiation helps your pain.
mkestrel
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@eleanora Glad to see the GI issues are finally clearing up. Been thru this a couple times. I utilize a restricted diet when symptoms start and get on amoxoclavin asap. Sourdough bread is the best to eat, mashed potatoes, chicken, nothing spicy. I know how painful it can be, too. No medical training but a subacute infarct can occur in the brain after a stroke. Your neurologist needs to figure out the reason for the stroke and treat you asap.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@mkestrel Sorry to hear med change on the way. Ipray that Trodelvy is good to you and nasty to those liver mets! May you have great success with this change and minimal side effects. Fingers crossed you get to the mountains and find mental peace. HUgs.
@irishlove Ugh sort to hear DS is dealing with pancreatitis again. I hope he is getting the care he needs to heal him quickly. Glad to hear you back on the Ibrance train , positive thoughts as you get back to treatment. Hope your able to get back in a nice quiet pattern with no bumps in the road.
@shanagirl Love the quick hit of rads, may it bring you much relief.
@intolight Hope the snow doesn't amount to much, stay safe.
@candy-678 Thinking of you hope you're doing well.
All ok here, went back to neuro-ophthalmologist today for follow up from the visual disturbance I had over the summer. Imaging was all normal, additional eye exams were fine today. So who knows..just a weird episode .To be cautious I will begin to take an aspirin daily in case it was TIA related. He wants to do an Echo since I haven't had one since first diagnosed in 2017. Fair enough I will talk to MO and GP can't hurt to take a look to see if chemo had any impact on my heart. Told him I wouldn't be back that I had enough doctor's on my list to see, only if truly warranted. Anyhow all is well and grateful not to have had any more issues since July.
Hi to all in the room, in your pockets for all appointments and just everyday life❣️
cookie54
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@eleanora @cookie54 @candy-678 @chicagoan @intolight @micmel @mara51506 @goldensrbest @gailmary @going2beatthis @threetree @brutersmom @irishlove @illimae @tanya_djamila @tougholdcrow @rlschaller Sending you all loving wishes for strength and calm during your struggles…….. so I’m off for my radiation treatment right now, ☺️🩵🌷
Re: Capecitabine - Side Effects
Hi @tazzy24 - Welcome! We’re so glad you posted, though sorry you’re dealing with this again.
Many members on capecitabine have shared similar fingertip issues, so you’re definitely not alone. You might find our main-site page helpful: Xeloda: What to Expect, Side Effects, and More.
We hate the reason you’re back, Michele, but we’re grateful you’re here.
Sincerely,
The Mods
Thoughts on not taking Anastrozole for a 75 year old woman and 0 oncotype
My stepmom was recently diagnosed with early stage ER+/PR+ (HER2-) BC and had a lumpectomy and radiation. She already has a lot of the side effects from Anastrozole from her age and other issues, and while I know it's her decision with her doctor, I am wondering if anyone has opted out of taking it. Her oncotype score was 0 and the margin of recurrance (she's told) is 3% vs. 5%.
Any insight is welcome - thank you!
ncgirl68
Re: How long have you been Stage IV?
Love your oncologists' attitude. I was originally diagnosed at 69, then stage IV with bone mets at 72, currently on Kisquali as my first line treatment. I am now 75 and have had a few doctors ask what my treatment goal is - I always tell them that I want to live long enough so that something other than cancer kills me!
eleanora