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Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Good Morning My Lady friends @irishlove @mara51506 @candy-678 @chicagoan @mkestrel @micmel @seeq @cookie54 @goldensrbest @threetree 💕 @tanya_djamila @tougholdcrow @illimae @intolight @moderators @aprilgirl1 @betrayal @eleanora @gailmary @rlschaller @weninwi
Just checking in to say hello. and hope all is going easy on you all and I’m in your pockets when needed. I come here because I care so much for you all and the fellowfeelings we share with one another, and I’m sendig up breathprayers for all here who visit @micmel ’s Livingroom and feeling her struggle as she goes through her daughter’s doublemastectomy and what follows for her girl in the fight against Breast Cancer. Have a good as can be Day today everyone.🩵🌷
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
In the midst of catastrophic flooding in Texas, two young Mexican counselors, Silvana Garza Valdez and Maria Paula Zárate, became symbols of hope and solidarity. As water surged through Camp Mystic, these nineteen-year-olds acted with remarkable foresight and compassion. They gathered twenty girls under their care, wrote their names on their arms for identification, and guided them to higher ground, staying awake all night to comfort and protect them until help arrived.
Their courage stands as a powerful reminder of the value immigrants bring to American communities. While some voices in politics seek to divide us by nationality, these women’s actions show that compassion and leadership do not stop at borders. The recognition they received from both Mexican and U.S. officials highlights the importance of cross-cultural unity, especially during times of crisis.
As the floodwaters receded, the devastation left behind was immense, with dozens of lives lost and many families grieving. Yet, the story of Silvana and Maria Paula offers a beacon of hope. Their bravery and quick thinking saved lives and challenged narrow views about who contributes to the fabric of American society.
Re: Nervous about switch from Letrozole to Exemestane
Hi there. I was switched from Anastrazole to exemestene. 3 weeks in i had my yearly physical with my PCP. He did the usual labs. My liver enzymes were off the chart. He was concerned. He contacted my MO who said its unusual so assumed I must be fighting something. PCP said its a sude effect. Anyway long story short they took me off exemestene for a week retested liver and it was normal again. Back on anastrazole with the SE. My MO still refuses to accept the results of exemestene saying its extremely rare. Since then I have heard of other women experiencing liver issues 1 of which was a close failure and yet none of this is being reported. I understand that feeling of switching. You can always go back to the old one if the new one isn't working.
snoglo27
Re: Nervous about switch from Letrozole to Exemestane
Thank you so much for your thoughts! I really appreciate it.
blair01
Re: This piece is for anyone navigating loss.
Thank you so much for your story, Vanessa, and I'm sorry your mom died so very young. I have a daughter myself, and I can see our own relationship in your writing. It's very hard to lose a parent, at any age, but we live on in you.
12 years new recurrence/ILC
I was diagnosed and treated for ILC Stage 2b 12 years ago. Had BMX and took Tamox and AI for about 6 years. I was told 1-2% chance of recurrence in chest wall, etc. Low and behold, a lump under my arm on original BC side. Biopsy confirmed not a lymph node but ILC tumor. Surgeon planning to remove tumor and potentially do axillary disection if any suspicious nodes. Awaiting PET on 7/21 to determine if spread elsewhere then no surgery. I haven’t found many stories of this type of recurrence and am wondering if anyone has feedback. Thank you.
Re: Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy
I opted for lumpectomy and radiation in 2008 - DCIS. No chemo. I took tamoxifen for 3 years, until the fatigue was too much. All was well until this year - 16 years later. I just had a BIRAD 5 ultrasound 1.2 cm spiculated mass. I will have a biopsy on Dec 17. I also have a MOHS surgery for basal skin cancer on my nose on December 19 - that is also a recurrence. I am 68 and will opt for a single mastectomy at this point. I think…….I will put off the decision on reconstruction as the nose issue may required more than one surgery. Im a bit of a mess…..but pushing forward!
Re: I’m on hospice - anyone else?
Good morning, all. I am going to talk to my nurse and ask for a doctor visit this week. My digestion is pretty much coming to a standstill, but I still want to eat. That’s a huge problem. I’m suffering and need to figure out how to balance. I would assume soon the hunger pains will stop, but they haven’t yet. It’s hard to discern if it’s my system shutting down or the cancer blocking the way.
@exbrnxgrl Are you having any digestion issues? Hoping your pain is still under control.
kbl
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Thanks Maggie. I'll have to try that.
I grew up where flash floods were on the "watch for" list. Their speed and also how quickly the wash would dry out was amazing.
Still no word from the blogger friend. They're a physical therapist that makes the rounds of the nursing homes in the area, so I'm hoping, as 'mae suggested, they are busy.
eric95us