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Re: Starting Chemo May and June 2024 Support Thread
@bailey.boo…..the digestive issues continue usually day 2 and 3 after treatment. Handfuls of hair now coming out :-(……the way I'm looking at it is…I will finally know what my real hair color is once it starts growing back cause I have no doubt it will all come out soon enough. Currently, after 4 treatments only real issues are diarrhea and the hair loss.
@ebfitzy …..I had a lumpectomy and 2 lymph node removals and having the port placed was more painful than those. But now at 1 month post port placement everything is good.
Re: Starting Chemo May and June 2024 Support Thread
@ebfitzy I had my port placed on Tuesday and it was sore all week and bruised, hope you feel better as the week progressed. Mine is feeling less painful today. Chemo starts on Monday.
fossf56
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Hi everyone, it’s been awhile, not sure how long but I just realized I haven’t logged in for some time, I somehow forgot.
Micmel, I love an occasional root beer but I have trouble with the bubbles too and often can’t finish it.
Several months ago I bought tickets to a music festival in California and it’s finally almost here. I’m driving to El Paso for treatment on Thursday, then flying out immediately after. The fest is on Saturday, then my bff and I are spending Sunday in our hometown of Huntington Beach with another friend from school. Looking forward to the fest, my favorite foods and a dip in the cold Pacific Ocean.
You all already know I can pack like a champ and this time is no exception, I even found room for a hat, crossbody purse, water bottle and travel cocktail kit in addition to the clothes, swimsuit and sandals in my backpack.
illimae
Re: I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
I too love the “new blood” on this thread.
I am still stuck in my doom loop over the fate of our nation and the world. It is so unlike me but I can’t seem to get rid of the feeling of dread that continues to gnaw at me. This is something I have never experienced and I am not handling it well 😞.
Faslodex
Just wondering if anyone has experienced this. I have been on faslodex (and Ibrance) for 3 and a half years. I am so fortunate that his combo is still working and don't want to change it. I have always had a couple of side effect days after shots but bearable. Though recently my side effects seem worse. Anyone experience this? It's as if my body (and mind) are just crying out enough is enough!!!!
sorella
Re: Starting Chemo April 2024 Support Thread
@chickenlovva Ugh. I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and upcoming procedure. I can’t imagine how scary this must feel. I’ll be thinking of you and praying lots for minimal pain and anxiety. I hope the treatment goes smoothly and effectively! {{{{Big hugs}}}}
I’m with you all— I love being able to share info, ask questions, and get real answers. And if I just want to talk, I know you all understand. It’s nice to feel not so alone.
I’m waiting for the director of my local breast cancer foundation to call me with a time and place to meet up today. Planning to raid her wig stash and see if I can find something workable. She’s working hard to stand up a chapter in our local area, and what she’s doing is amazing…. I don’t know how she’s doing it all! I’m hoping to somehow volunteer when I’m finished with treatment. I’m sure there are easier ways, but I’ve been wanting to meet some local ladies and make some friends since I moved here a couple of yrs back, but I’m always too busy with work.
Re: foods to get in grocery store
tim tams - a chocolate covered biscuit/cookie loved by most Australians - although there is hot debate about the best way to eat them.😀
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Good morning all you night owls or early risers. The double lot next door that is not developed has morning glories growing on a vine. Sure wish I could "borrow" a vine and transplant it, but it's a bit too far off the road and into the woods. Worry about spiders and other critters.
In pockets for threetree and intothelight and emac, and all that are in need for support. My pet/ct is June 10th. Not nervous just yet, but I'm sure it'll come over me. The best thing I believe I have advocated for that has helped since diagnosis is the pallative care to work with pain/pain meds. I am not able to do much and as soon as the pain meds kick in, I feel mostly like my old self and have been cleaning and cooking (for others). Still can't shake the GI stuff however, it was not nearly as bad today. Of course all I ate was applesauce, corn flakes with lactose free milk and some home made chicken noodle soup and an apple and small amount of watermelon. I'm with you gals on drinking lots of water. With lots of ice. Man what I'd give for a steak, even if it's just to smell it. lol
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
There were gobblers in my garden wild turkeys... I might have to put up a fence! I put up some hummingbird feeders and they have found it.
I have radiation all next week and then start new med everolimus. I'm nervous about the med side effects. Already started exemestane. I think radiation might be making me tired but it's hard to tell with everything else.
Shanagirl, Irish and everyone else I hope you feel better today.
mkestrel
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@shanagirl and @threetree We are alike this morning. I am enjoing my morning coffee, reading through these notes, and struggling through my morning SEs of Faslodex. This time my shot site swelled up and was very painful on one side, but not bad on the other. The nurse pushed the meds way too fast! When she was done with the first side and I realized this, I tried to tactfully tell her I do better if she slowed the shot way down, but she only slowed it marginally. She told me beforehand she warmed it up, but that is not enough. Why won't they listen! Next time I am telling the nurse what happened and being very vocal beforehand. I had to change appointment times and got a different nurse than usual… I should have known but it shouldn't matter! Arghh!
Today is supposed to hit the mid-eighties…warm for Colorado, but happens every year. Had a lovely visit with BIL's family yesterday and even went out to lunch. It is nice to have good days even in the midst of the pain.
Thinking of everyone here and the challenges next week brings.
