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I have just been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. I’ve had breast cancer before, but that was diagnosed at stage 2 and I was able to get surgery, chemo and radiation. How does everyone handle knowing that cancer is just staying in their body? It’s scary knowing that I can’t do anything about it.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@chicagoan We picked it up from a neighbor who invited us for dinner, he had been out around the nearby small town for the 4th of July festivities. I noticed him coughing but DH mentioned that he had emphysema, so we thought nothing of it. Fortunately, I have a surprisingly robust immune system considering I’m on chemo.
illimae
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Micmel, I’m ok. DH and I were down with Covid but are up and about the house today. I’ve notified the chemo clinic, they’ll let me know when I can come back. It was a tough 48 hours but I had plenty cold/flu meds. Just resting now.
illimae
Re: Success Stories!
I might have posted on this thread years ago but as of today, 12+ years of de novo mbc. I have a single bone met that was treated with radiation, AI’s for 12 years, Aredia (older bisphosphonate) for 3 years. No progression, bone met remains necrotic. I have never had chemo. As of Nov. 2023, I am off all tx! My mo was the one who suggested it. I was shocked but so far, so good 😊
Re: Success Stories!
I was diagnosed in February of 2014 at the age of 50 so I have over 10 yers NED!!! I was ER/PR positive, Stage 2 with a 2.1cm tumor, Grade 3. I had a BMX & chemo x4. My Mom was diagnosed at 70 years old. She had a lumpectomy for ER/PR positive stage 1 and she just passed away at age 94 from nothing to do with cancer!
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Sf-cakes, thank you. That’s kind of what I got from Dr. Google. I’ll be curious to see what my oncologist friend has to say. I’ll definitely ask my MO when I see her in a couple of weeks.
Once again, I’m thankful to live near the coast in San Diego. Grey skies? No problem. We live in an old house with neither heat nor AC. We use space heaters when we need them, and the heat is never that bad. We have an insulated attic and trees in the front and back yards that shade the house. Our neighbors do run their AC a lot and I understand their utility bills can get expensive.
Intolight, I’m sorry you’re still not feeling well. The slow cooker is a good idea. I go through phases where I use mine a lot and then not at all. Same thing with the air-fryer. Something will sound really good to me, and then it’s disappointing. Oh well…
I’m sorry I’m not mentioning everyone. I do read and appreciate all the posts. I’m writing this on Word so that I can scroll through the posts and respond to them.
Am working on my next blog, titled, “Shucky Darn.” I enjoy working it and reworking it and reworking it again.
I’m avoiding political posts, but mara, I did enjoy yours. Many years ago, I found a sign and I put it into the back window of my car. It read, “RE-ELECT NO ONE!” I got a lot of thumbs up on that one.
Love to all,
Carol
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@tougholdcrow Wow it warms my heart that you took the time to do read about so many people here. This is truly an amazing group which makes each loss tragic to all here. Blessed to know everyone here!
cookie54
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@tougholdcrow What a beautiful piece of writing, and you totally understand. This site is a place for us to be heard when much of the world really doesn't want to listen. Where else can we leave snippets of our first and last struggles? Our families are too close and weary quickly. But the people here truly care and want to be a positive spot in our negative world.
Re: Bone Mets Thread
Hello everyone. I am starting my third month on exemestane after we found a mutation from a blood biopsy. First dose didn’t go so well, but I started taking my antihistamine an hour before dinner and then took my pill in the middle of a fairly large meal, and it is going better. I really hate getting used to a new med, but this one is pretty bearable. I imagine a scan in a month or so will tell the tale.
Staying positive is a challenge for me too. I have gotten into watching soap operas and fun shows like Gilmore Girls. My husband.is partially retired, so when we are in the city, we go to movies or eat out at our favorite places - and we visit family who live there - Minneapolis. At night we get into serial dramas on streaming services. I try not to read anything medical at night.
in the winter, we have been spending the cold months in Florida. That has helped so far. I love the cancer center down there. They are so upbeat.
I follow politics pretty closely, but lately that has been anxiety provoking. I want to get back to more walking. My husband keeps reminding me to keep my posture straight. Some days feel defeating and some days I feel pretty good!
My appetite has been not great, but I seem to always love the sweets. A good casserole always looks good to me too. A hunk of meat or fish just turn me away.
Sending hugs to those awaiting scans or results. It is a day by day process, this walk we walk, isn’t it? I get in bed at night, snuggle into my pillow, smile and think that I am healed. Thinking positive! If I feel troubled, I pray for my loved ones and the problems they face. It is the best I can do. Bless each one of you. Our challenges are only different than the challenges of others. I am so glad we have each other to talk to.
gigil