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Seconding three tree on the heat wave. I’m among the many in Seattle without air conditioning and the fan barely cuts it. I instantly remembered what “close” feels like. I’m working hard to stay hydrated.

Irish - I'd forgotten all about the term "close" for humidity. I also remember older relatives using it.

A really tired and wiped out week for me, so haven't posted nearly as many responses to people as I would have liked, but I have been following along. Shots later this morning, so I imagine my week will continue to drag. We've had excess heat here the last several days, and I think that's part of what's causing my lethargy. Our heat here in the PNW doesn't compare to what many of you have experienced over the last week, but it is a lot for here, and if you're not used to it…

Well, have a good day all. You are the best! Mel, thank you so much for allowing us all to use your living room 😊.

Happy birthday Goldens!

Tanya, I hope you're feeling better.

I'm sorry the triage nurse couldn't give you any new advice. Sometimes the status quo just isn't that great. Hugs.

Sondra, some days it's just okay to take a down day and stay in bed.

Two scans today, and I had to be up earlier than usual, so I'm pretty wiped out. I have the MRI results already and there are some new terms in it. I'm hoping the PET-CT results are clearer. I see my MO next Tuesday to go over them. Actually, this should 1be my first appt with his new PA, so we'll see how that goes.

I can’t imagine not having AC during heat waves. I’m afraid there will be lots of them in our future. We have been blessed with great weather this spring and early summer. Lots of rain so our water bill is low. Only a handful of days with crazy temps but nothing over 90. I realize we still have the rest of July and August but so far so good. Our SIL who is so smart (he reads 3-4 books a week and has a photographic memory), shared with us that Mr. Carrier, who invented the air conditioner, was originally asked to help get rid of all the steam in a manufacturing facility. It was discovered that what he came up with also dropped the temperature. Hence we have AC. So grateful to this man!

Sunshine, I've read that a higher tumor mutational burden could open up immunotherapy as an option? That's probably not the only factor but it's in my notes to discuss with MO when/if that's an option. I really hope the affinitor works well for you, and that those mouth sores stay away!

I grew up in the PNW, the temps there recently sound crazypants to me! We had a week of lovely mid-70s sun here but now back to heavy fog and mid-60s highs.

Thank you for the probiotic recommendations! I started on one yesterday, hoping it will help. My latest labs show I'm anemic, likely from all the diarrhea in the past month and not absorbing enough nutrients.

Another Seattleite here. No AC and it seems like 1000 degrees out there. Going lake swimming today

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Had a nice quiet day. Hubs went fishing and my 2 DDs took me to a new wine bar that overlooks Lake Michigan. We then went and had a fab dinner with the visiting DD and SIL. Perfect day.
Here for pocket duty for those in need, which is everyone in Mel’s living room.

I know both US and Canada are having elections so I am here to offer a candidate that I think would do nicely.

I turn 69 today. Feel like I’m 90. Like the rest of you, the fatigue is unending. It’s the price we pay to hopefully live longer.