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Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@rlschaller - Made it through yesterday. My cavities ended up being 1 upper left and 2 upper right teeth. My dentist was able to do all 3 in about 40 minutes and yes, it was painless. Only downer was that it took the Novocaine almost 4 hours to wear off, not 2 as my dentist had said!!
So glad to hear that your radiation burns have healed well and that your skin Mets are stable for now.
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
Kris - Beautiful rainbow pic! My heart hurts for Susan, May she find peace. Lots of hard news these past few months. Fay - I Hope your dentist appt went painlessly 3 cavities , oy veh !
Illimae - great news about your MRI. Rose- hope you are feeling well.
My radiation burns have healed well and those Mets are gone. I had my second Doxil infusion, skin Mets stable for now. Sending everyone hugs and love, Rhonda
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
BTW, today I discovered that what caused my October accident resulting in a sprained ankle, hairline malleolus fracture and reactivation of a 2010 5th metatarsal stress fracture was…a shoe malfunction (yet again). Fourth out of five injuries (clog falling off my foot ascending my stairs caused a wrist tear in 2018, then gum sole of my shoe sticking to a terrazzo hospital lobby floor led to a scaphoid fracture two months later, and in 2023 another gum sole sticking to a marble tile dept. store floor when I tried to pivot caused an elbow fracture). The Oct. 2024 near-fall happened so fast I'd always assumed I'd tripped on a cat toy or a wrinkle in the large area rug in my rental house. But today, I was wearing the same shoes as on that day last October: a pair of python-print OOFOS rubber slides, size 8/39. Exactly the same thing happened today: got up from the sofa, L leg & foot a bit numb from sitting. Took a few steps forward, and the toe edge of the too-long forefoot sole caught the carpet and bent under, causing me to lose my balance (and wrench a toe or two in the process) before grabbing the stair rail finial and avoiding a fall. That pair of OOFOS is going to be donated, in favor of the less-chic size 7/38 red ones I have. A too-small shoe can cause discomfort, even pain; but who knew a too-big shoe would be dangerous?
chisandy
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Carole - your DH is a rockstar. Can’t imagine biking 5 miles so soon after a TKR.
Cindy - enjoy your upcoming concert, but please be easy on yourself.
The CT results were all normal (yay!). On Sunday night, I considered cancelling the CT and probably should have as I didn’t think there was an enlarged lymph node and I think it’s a waste of healthcare resources to chase a unicorn.
Did any of you have a Biozorb implanted with your lumpectomy? I did and my BS didn’t offer a choice and also didn’t really explain it. It took 2 years to dissolve and felt like a golf ball under the skin. The titanium clips are still in me. The FDA recalled Biozorb last year due to reports of the clips migrating out of the breast and causing damage. The CT did indicate the clips are in the axilla and I thought the Biozorb was placed in the upper outer quadrant of my breast not in the axilla. The FDA says no need to explant unless they cause a problem. I could call my BS but I expect I would get the same dismissive response I got for everything else.
Today was in the 90’s and sunny. Spent time floating in the pool. I wear a rash guard to protect my skin from the sun as I sunburn very easily.
I hope Sandy’s house is progressing on schedule for an end of the month completion.
Take care!
harley07
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Shanagirl - so sorry you had such an awful experience while planning to join a family celebration. This disease just stinks. Hopefully the rescheduled date will find you feeling much better!
Had my follow up with the breast surgeon. She wants me to see the plastic surgeon in a month for a consult and then is sending me for an occupational therapy consult to help with preventing scar tissue. Also in a month I will be able to get fitted for a prosthesis.
Here for pocket duty for those in need and sending HUGS to all!
Re: ER-, PR-, Her2+ Roll call
Hello all, continuing to pray for @beekaycro24. Had my port removed today and the lidocaine is starting to wear off and I am mildly uncomfortable. I have internal stitches with glue over it, no dressing. The colors I have going on are interesting to say the least. I am trying to keep ahead of discomfort with Tylenol.
I was mostly awake, they even showed me the port after removal but I barely recall that. Had and all female team working on me. Not a bad experience at all.
Hope all are doing great, thanks @grammie2 for updating us on Berta.
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@illimae its wonderful to hear all is well with you. @going2beatthis im do sorry, that's a lot for one day. I pray it all went well.
@kbl , thanks for the update on Susan. I'm praying for her.. She's been through so much jn the last 2 years. God bless her gentle soul and protect her from more pain.
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@kbl - loved the rainbow!
So sorry to hear about Susan. Will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.🙏🙏 Hope she is not suffering too much.
My day is really crazy tomorrow. Blood draw re clotting test followed by 1 hour appt regarding enhertu infusion filled by an appt to discuss a cold cap. In the afternoon, a dentist appt to fill 3 cavities. Need a nap just thinking about it all. ☺️