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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
hi friends. I (60f) guess I’m not “official” yet, but after several false alarms, biopsies, diagnostic ultrasounds where I was waved away …
this time, I got the “sad voice/head tilt” you have a concerning mass conversation with the radiologist.
My referring primary gave me the name of a good breast surgeon “just in case” wink wink when I asked for the referral and she examined me.
BIRADS 4c - 3cm, rim enhancing, homogenous solid mass, with irregular margins, growing against the grain of the breast. If showed up out of nowhere.
But I work as a nurse, in endoscopy - I know what the head tilt/sad voice/anxious caregivers means. Sometimes you biopsy on the off chance it could be cancer. Sometimes you biopsy because you know it’s cancer and you just need the info to begin treatment. They are completely different conversations.
So I’m waiting for the initial biopsy results and I’m glad to have found the other old women to hang out with.
Re: gatekeeper nurse
update - I called and talked to the oncologist's nurse. she listened to me and went on the portal and looked at all the conversations. she felt that the surgeon would be the appropriate one to look at my problem and decide whether PT would be a good idea. she sent a message on the portal to the surgeon and the nurse. suddenly I have an appointment for next week. they didn't say anything, just sent the appointment notice. I thanked the nurse who helped me and asked her if she got any message from them. she said she got an apology for the inconvenience. no apology to the patient. Hopefully the visit will go well and I won't need to see that doctor again.
mary9999
Re: All about Xeloda
denny123 8 years!! That is fantastic and very encouraging for a newbie 😀
Thank you 🩷
bigred62
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Waving Hello to everyone. I've been reading but not commenting too much. I've had a lot of ordinary days, cleaning and shredding in my office and cooking more than usual ( taking meal to new mom at church, baking for a few events). I do think I've cooked more since moving south than I ever did when we lived in DC! I don't generally mind, as I like to cook.
Pies were my contribution to family dinner today, and brownies for the littles. I hope everyone had a good day and has a good weekend ahead.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Quiet holiday here for me, loved watching the National Dog Show and delighted with the winner! I think three pieces of pie will do me for today... more for tomorrow's breakfast.
Love to you all, hope everyone can feel some gratitude, despite all our struggles. Grateful for you all ❤️
sf-cakes
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Happy Thanksgiving to my American sisters! I feel grateful to be alive and able to enjoy the day, more than 9 years after a terminal diagnosis.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Well, hope all have a decent Thanksgiving as I believe it is coming up.
I slept just fine, set an alarm as social worker is calling. Will be another big ball of nothing. There really is no service I need currently and still have not heard from the neurosurgeon office about any appointments coming up. Oh well, called a couple of times.
Above freezing today but once that cools down we are going to be getting a lot of lake effect snow. Not too bothered about it since I have cleats to put on the shoes if need be and two spiked canes.
Not sure about food today, thinking I will stick with eggs, beans, rice or ramen. Something not greasy. Really need to be sure to wipe out grease from beef when it is just the regular beef next time as greasy tastes good but not good for you.
Talked to my social worker, nice chat. No services right now because I do not know what will be needed. I did find out that a surgical resident has taken a look at my MRI, my social worker told me that so hopefully whatever happens the consult happens soon. No symptoms and no worry on my end but would not mind finishing up with the surgery part sooner as opposed to later. Thinking of SIL and her mom who is dealing with lymphoma and SIL is dealing with something too. I would like not to monopolize her time. Only thing nice about brain surgery, chemo is paused for a little bit. At this point there is no new anxiety because there has been no new growth except original surgery site and still not sure if this cyst is benign or metastatic but both could cause issues if brain swells up and that really sucks.
I have laundry on the go, thinking about food as I am quite hungry. As stated, thinking about eggs, beans, cheese and rice or ramen as my go tos and I want to chop up beans and eggs to start post microwave, add some cheese and put all precooked rice. Another option is either meat pie or found a queso bowl, that is also an option.
Forgot to post this earlier, hope days were good and was in everyone's pocket too.
Re: June 2020 radiation group
cm2020... Please let us know how your follow-up goes.
Two questions: When will we know what size our boob will be, meaning how much it will shrink, and when should we get fitted for a bra? I forgot to ask the nurse.
Madame X
I am starting Madame X next week and just wanted to reach out to the experts about dietary restrictions.
It seems that there are a lot of foods that contain folate so I was wondering if anyone had recommendations of things to definitely avoid, my main concern is Hand and Foot Syndrome as I am an avid Pickleball player and really want to continue playing.
Thank you 😁
bigred62
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Betrayal, my DH has gone Alexa crazy. Most of our lights are now on Alexa so we just tell it what to turn on/off and when. I think he is bored in his retirement and it gives him a purpose lol. He has added our Christmas lights too both inside and out. Crazy. I am old school and would be happy with just a switch.
My sweet SIL is cooking Thanksgiving dinner. I feel so worthless today!
