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@candy-678 Sending support that Enhertu is effective for you. I love my port as well since my veins are difficult to get.

@tanya_djamila Yes, the hip fans are great, good to use for flashlight, came in clutch when I ran out of power, they can charge phones and of course run for a long time. Level 1 of the fan can run over 24 hours. I run them on level 5 but that is because the heat from the boiler is still on.

I slept alright, still got some cold symptoms but I do believe the meds taken have helped to keep most of the productive stuff at back of throat vs. chest. Mucinex is the best for me but I do take it twice a day. Feels more effective. I think the cold should be gone by next week. I have also periodically used Hydra Sense spray to keep nose clear. Works well too.

Not sure about food, thinking that I will finish up the can of chicken I have been using for protein. Got some more of the heinz mayo from Amazon, a lot on sale except the burger sauce and lightweight litter. Put all on subscribe and save and will skip the shop next week from Walmart. Freezer is still stocked to the gills so no full shop needed

I am thinking I want a chicken and rice sort of vibe done up in a pot on the stove, keep it an easy cook. Could also add an egg to the pot with the chicken along with extra water and some dried red lentils which are great. I love the feathery texture Need to look at my macaroni and cheese dinners and see about separating them from the box and have with other stuff. I do not need to eat an entire box of Kraft Dinner and the cheese sauce could be put in an air tight container as a seasoning as needed. That way, I could take a 1.4 or 1/2 cup of the elbow noodles and make another meal around it. Does not matter. I do plan to post what I have of course. I do think I am quite good at stretching food. I have also found the plain yogurt mixed with some queso or other strong flavours is really quite good. Queso is expensive, even at Walmart but a good flavour.

EDIT 1 Took a beef and macaroni meal, added some italian seasoning and pre cooked red lentils. They are wonderful and just like feathers for sure. Microwaved the meal, italian seasoning anad cooked red lentils for 5 mins, pulled out a large bowl. Dumped all in. Took a large spoonful of queso and the plain yogurt and added a few of the mingle puffed chips, think cheetos. It was very good.

I am trying out a Paratransit trip that would be 90 mins total. I want to see if transferring is an option. Would be either a Mcdonalds lunch and walkabout for 20 mins and check on grocery store. If it works out correctly I should have a transfer which means entire trip would cost 2.65 in total instead of 2.65 there and 2.65 home. I will wait if I am accepted for rides, they call with trip times. If not, that is fine. If goes through, that would be on Sunday. Need to be up earlier Sunday as I have a Herceptin app't on Wednesday. If I can manage those kind of trips more often, won't feel home bound AND I do not have long waits as the system calls my phone telling me arrival times which is handy. If the day is filled already, will cancel Sunday trips and aim for Monday, really not a very big deal. I will give it a few hours. I would just get up early to book whatever I want for Monday.

Rides for Sunday did not work out, ride home from Walmart was fine but since I don't want a regular bus, will set alarm for tomorrow morning and rebook for a trip on Monday instead. Not overly surprised, it was later. When booking trips, really do need to book almost as soon as they open up.

I have already swept and used the sweeper to pick up the fur, I just need to run the swiffer wet jet but going to do that after lunch, want to finish up laundry. I do have to say the wool balls that are in the dryer are good at shortening the dry time abit but no good for static cling so putting about 1/3 bounce sheet in there, smaller dryer so does not need a whole one.

I do hope all have a good day, in pockets for all as well.

Update from me….

With my liver progression I had on March 21 scans, and the liver biopsy I had on April 6, we have decided I am going on IV Enhertu. I switched from HER2 negative to HER2 positive. I will have to get a Port- I had one in 2017 but removed it 2023 because I was on oral meds and did not need it.

I will update my profile.

Shanagirl, give yourself some grace. I had a rough night so when I didn't wake up until after 10:00 I gave myself some grace and took my time snoozing a little more. I then made myself get up, dress, and go into the living room. It always makes me feel better. My DH was busy and just let me sleep. I spent the entire day fighting chemo SEs, so I deserve it. You do too!

I woke up today and got annoyed with myself because I felt like hanging out in bed and read while having 2 cups of coffee and didnt get up till 12 🙄. So I got a late start in my start for the day. ugh 😩 so it just wasn’t worth it to shower & shampoo & put a little blush and lip gloss on and go out. I do better when I have a schedule usually.

sf-cakes- Biopsy went ok. They had a little difficulty getting the specimens they needed, but got it done. I am leaning towards systemic option vs radiation or ablation. I am on my own and I don't really want to recover from a procedure by myself.