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Re: How are people with liver mets doing?
@bossmom24 I’m so sorry you’re here but glad you found us. I was diagnosed a year ago at age 29, de novo. My liver was absolutely full of mets. So many they’ve never bothered counting, they say “innumerable” instead. My biggest liver met was over 10 cm, it was truly the biggest shock ever.
A year in and I’ve been having a great response. That 10cm tumor has shrunk down to 4cm and is continuing to shrink. I’m triple positive so on a different treatment plan than you but I am also on hormone therapy. I completely understand it not feeling like it’s aggressive enough. I’ve seen so many women here and other various groups have amazing responses to these drugs though.
The beginning is SO hard, especially being younger. I too went from feeling like I’ll get past this to feeling so defeated once we found out it was stage 4. As much as therapy and connecting with others in these groups did help, the main thing was time. It took months to not feel hopeless and obsessing over my diagnosis constantly. I sometimes can’t believe it but I’ve just been living my life lately. I’ve gone on many vacations, go out with friends often and spend so many “normal” fun days with my husband. A year ago I would have never imagined I would feel anything other than dread but that feeling has spread further and further apart. I’m not trying to downplay the severity of our situations though. It is truly devastating and life altering news. Your feelings are so valid and this group absolutely understands them. Please feel free to reach out whenever, sending love your way ♥️
Re: Winter/Spring 2024 Radiation Thread
I started radiation 3 days ago and am a little depressed, different than I felt with my initial diagnosis. My surgery and recovery went well, my tumor was small - 9mm, but for some reason the radiation is making it “real” again. I know I am lucky, it was caught early, small and successful surgery but still feeling depressed. Wondering if others have felt this way.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
OH Tina ! It is so nice to hear from you. I am glad you checked in to let us know how you are doing. I’m glad you’re being taken care of with pain medicine and if you’re able to go out some that’s nice. Be good to yourself and enjoy the things you do. I’m sending you a big hug….
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Hey all, I am wickedly allergic to poison ivy and would hate to think of it in that particular area, so thanks for all the good warnings.
@mkestrel I envy you the use of the camera, and those are some very nice catches. Do you use the Merlin app from Cornell ornithology? That is quite wonderful for identifying bird calls. I had no idea so many different birds were around me until I used it. There are people around my town who carry cameras with giant telephoto lenses to capture birds around the river. I have only a very good pair of binoculars, which is enough for now. What I like about bird watching is that it really keeps you in the moment, searching for a fleeting beauty, and that is like life itself.
@goldensrbest As a former Catholic girl, I would definitely choose St. Francis over any other saint, and I think of him from time to time as I am out walking.
@emac877 This just sounds very difficult and scary, but it seems you're finding your way out of the woods.
To everyone, including all cats and dogs and birds, a blessed day.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Emac Fingers crossed on your release and healing to get back on track. Your body will get the nutrition it needs to be ready for a new plan. Hugs.
Mel Awwww I love the selfie of you and your buddy Theo..so sweet. Glad he brings you joy.
Irish Hope you have good news for us today that your kitty has returned. It's the last thing you need with everything else. Fingers crossed and prayers up…
goldens That sounds like such a fun weekend ! Enjoy your family and friends, I love all the connections.
Mara Glad your back is feeling better. In your pocket for Herceptin and hope you get a little walk in also.
Thinking of all here always, hope it's a good day for all. Starting off here with heavy T-storms this morning and hopefully it's out of here for the weekend. We put our boat in the slip at the marina yesterday and every year I make it back I thank God for it! Buster did enjoy the ride maybe over the weekend we'll get him in the water.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
here is Theo and my first selfie! lol he just plopped down on my shoulder and laid on my head. lol I love this lil guy! Brings me joy.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
emac~ crossing fingers that you go home today! Yay. I hope you gain your strength back soon. Thinking of you.
hello to all you wonderful ladies !
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Irishlove - praying to St Francis of Assisi that he leads your kitty back home🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.
Our best friends of 42 years are arriving today and staying to Sunday. We will enjoy great food, lots of wine and board games galore. Will include a couple dinners with DD and family. Our 2 families are interwoven. Our friends are our youngest DD Godparents. Friends son and daughter are our oldest GS Godparents. Our friend is our GDs Godfather. And our DD is Godmother to our friends GD.
Sending wishes to all for a lovely holiday weekend as we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Hello, sondraf and all. I'm still here!
I'll go into Hospice care when my multiple illnesses finally get the best of me—which could be at any time—but in the meantime I'm lucky to live in an area where one agency offers a unique program that helps patients transition smoothly into complete hospice care at home.
Right now I am on pain meds only, with increasing doses to keep pain at a minimum. I don't want to be out of it any sooner than I must. I'm continuing my pro bono marketing work and go out and about as much as I can. My partner and I have cut back our attendance at social events to only the most important—only one or two a week. So far it's working.
Last week a big dose of Bridgerton did wonders for my spirits. (Don't forget your fan; it gets quite steamy!)
That's where I am for the moment. Love you all.
Tina
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
My eyes are doing better, but I didn't feel well this afternoon and slept a lot. I turned off the phones, so no interruptions. I feel better this evening. Things did not work out to adopt Rickey-Bob, which I think is a blessing. Louie has been so attentive. He definitely wants to be the only one.
MM - hope you are recovering
Puffin, cyber hugs (((hug)))
Cindy, hope you get your hair issue resolved