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Re: Stage IV MBC Fitness
Livinginglifenow. Went to accupuncture today. Started as a skeptic and became a believer. I alway love how relaxed I feel afterwards. I alway go right before my fulvestrant shot. Thinking on the way home today maybe I should go more often. I even feel more energized tonight.
Re: how about drinking?
Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Saturday!
I took Mom to her hearing evaluation yesterday and she is getting new hearing aids. I didn't realize how much she was missing, 57% of conversation around her according to the testing. We go back and she gets the new hearing aids next Wednesday.
I got an email this ayem from the facility, another room in the Assisted Living wing has opened up and looks like it's bigger than the one she has now by quite a bit. Mom is on the list for a bigger room when one opens up, and it would be a bonus if it also had an ocean view. It would be really nice for Mom if it is both bigger and has an ocean view.
Carole--Mom is better off. And now that I'm not having to make the drive almost every day I am better off, too. I underestimated how much of an adjustment this move would be for me, but now that things are settling I can see the good in it.
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
Ingredients
- 2 oz - Gin
- 1 oz - Pear Nectar
- .5oz - Elderflower Liqueur
- .5oz - Lemon Juice
- Topped - Club Soda
- Garnish: Mint Sprig, (Elderflower and Pear Optional)
- Glassware: Wine
Preparation
- Add all ingredients besides the club soda to a shaker tin without ice.
- Add ice and shake for 8 seconds.
- Strain cocktail into glass over fresh ice and top with club soda.
- Garnish and enjoy.
Re: All about Xeloda
This is the answer I got when I asked Chat GPT:
Short answer: No — foods containing folate or folic acid do not worsen hand-foot syndrome from Xeloda (capecitabine).
Here’s what’s known:
Folate/Folic Acid in Food Is Safe
Normal dietary folate (leafy greens, beans, citrus, fortified foods) does not increase capecitabine toxicity.
Unlike methotrexate, capecitabine’s metabolism and side-effects are not affected by folate intake.
The confusion comes from high-dose folic acid in supplements
Large folic acid supplements (the kind used for other chemotherapy regimens) can theoretically intensify side effects when given with certain chemo drugs.
- But this does NOT apply to Xeloda.
- Oncologists do not restrict dietary folate for patients on capecitabine.
aj
Re: All about Xeloda
@denny123 yes I know all about the folic acid theory. However, I my oncologist, pharmacist and nutritionist and of them said that the folic acid thing is not a thing. I asked ChatGPT about it and it said no it is not a thing. I think it’s an urban legend that has been going around. I did quit taking my multivitamins because it did have a lot of folic acid in it. Otherwise, I eat what I want.
aj
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@mara51506 Sorry to hear of your fall and sickness, glad you are feeling a little better. Agree you have to do what works and you feel comfortable doing! You can always adjust plans etc later after you speak with disability. The important thing is that you feel safe. Hope you feel better with each passing day.
@goldensrbest Awww adorable doggie pic glad she likes the snow! Buster loves the snow too, we"ll see if we get any measurable amount this year.Sounds like you had a fabulous Thanksgiving and bonus with quick travels. In your pocket for MR's this week🤞
@tanya_djamila Fingers crossed that the broken blood vessel is nothing.
@intolight Glad the roads are clear for you to get to your party, how was it? Dotto, God Bless all firefighters. Amazing and valiant people.♥️
All ok here, hoping for a quiet week! Wishing all a peaceful night.
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Re: How long have you been Stage IV?
@xsuzx Sorry to hear about the metastasis. Did they biopsy anything? If so, what was the HR status and HER2 status? If they started you on tamoxifen, you must be HR+?
I can’t personally help with your answer to your question regarding pain. I hope the Dilaudid helps with the pain. The Tamoxifen, if it starts to kill the cancer cells, should also ease the pain. How long that takes is different for everyone, I imagine.
Hopefully someone else, who has been in a similar situation, can provide more information. You might try looking at the “bone mets” threads.
I pray you get relief from the pain soon! 🤗
Hugs, Pam 💗
Re: Zoom Meet-up for Those With MBC: Place to keep chatting
@Rosebessie , I’ve been meaning to watch it but was hesitant because of the subject matter. But I’ve heard that it’s good.
aj
Re: Ladies in their 40s
Hi!
Im 44 years old and diagnosed right after Christmas, had lumpectomy on Jan 30th with clean margins. Stage 2, mass was one and half inches, two lymph nodes removed and those were cancer free. Has not spread, Oncotype score is 22, dr recommends 4 weeks radiation with boost towards the end. No chemo, but recommends Tamoxifen and lupron shots for 5 years. When the Dr told me I didn't need chemo I was so elated and grateful that I was like bring on the hormonal surprising pills, lets do this. I admit I was very scared to get chemo, so I thought it was a no brainer, but now that Im home and have time to let it soak in I'm starting to get nervous about the side effects of the Lupron shots. Can you ladies share your experiences. If I can be completely honest my fears are mostly vain ones; will I still look youthful, how dry is dry in regards to the vagina. Of course I'm grateful to be alive so please forgive me for sounding shallow. Should I have just done the chemo instead? Forgot to mention Her 2-
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