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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
If today were half as good as tomorrow is supposed to be, it would probably be twice as good as yesterday was.
betrayal
Re: Capecitabine - Side Effects
@gigil Sorry that you are sick. In my 8.5 years of Xeloda, I have had to skip my pills many times. I just change the days of my cycle.
denny123
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@irishlove Sorry to hear DH is having increases in his numbers and treatment may be in his near future. You both have so much going on I hate to hear you have to deal with anything else! Hugs
@chicagoan Enjoy your peaceful getaway, sounds fabulous!
@candy-678 Ugh sorry your dealing with GI issues, definitely not fun. I would run it by MO, why suffer..maybe she will have some good suggestions beside the obvious Imodium. Hope you get relief soon, hugs.
@threetree Glad you had a little break from side effects. Hope your body got the healing it needed and happy to hear you got some walking in!
@mara51506 Happy you planned a movie trip, it's nice to have something fun to look forward to. Enjoy!
@shanagirl Prayers up for good results from your scans. Summer shore traffic can be horrendous in NJ , glad you were able to avoid it. Hugs
Was a beautiful weather weekend here, back to humidity now. Grateful to have the break..yes Looking forward to September too!
In all pockets for scans, appointments and all needs this week.♥️
cookie54
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Taco, 115! I like it warm in winter, but your temp is through the roof in sunmer! My gf has ordered postcards and we’ll get together to fill out & address them. I too don’t like doing door to door. I hate being interrupted myself so I don’t like interrupting others. I’ll stuff envelopes, make calls for rides, but leave me off of the list for door to door.
Carole, I’ve got 2 pint cans of Rustoleum pro enamel in “aluminum” as the color. But I have no recall of ever buying them, nor what I possibly wanted them for. If I could send them to your DH, I would!
Chris, I was thinking Indian saris and I could ask a friend. But Egyptian cotton with the gold, no idea.
Harley, you too sound busy! Biking, golfing, and volunteering, you’re just as active as any of us.
Another early wake up this morning. I went to the park but humidity and a hot sun were killing me. So I looped around willy nilly in the shaded parts of the park. Then had to track back through full sun to get to my car - I did deviate off path to walk under shade. I must have looked like a nut, but hopefully others were to preoccupied with their walks to notice mine.
Afterwards I went to a private fence company to get some prices. I’ll preempt my story by saying vinyl fence is now cheaper than wood. To get 2 panels that dowel into the post, with 2 posts, $877. To get 2 panels without dowels and 2 plain 4x4 posts, $239. I then stopped at Lowe’s and their rough panels, no dowel, were $55; I couldn’t see the post price. Tonight I went to Home Depot and purchased 2 pressure treated fence panels, 2 - 4x4 posts, and added in a bag of Quikrete fast setting concrete for the posts; total $179.17 with a $15 discount. My godson is picking it up tomorrow for me.
Yes, I have the money from the insurance company but I still found the prices astronomical. That $877 price wasn’t installing them either. Maybe tariffs on Canadian lumber?
I also asked about a repair to my vinyl fence gate - they don’t make gates, nor repair them. Back to square one on that.
Tomorrow the driveway is getting the commercial “hot crack” filler. I’m parked on the side street because I don’t want to be stuck in the driveway.
I wanted to go get my bloodwork this morning. But as I was brushing my teeth I realized I ate breakfast. So I’d like to try to get it done tomorrow. When I set up my morning meds and Benefiber water tonight, I’m not putting a Cliff bar out tonight. Fingers crossed I can get up & get out the door.
Hoping everyone is safe from storms. Stay safe!
cindyny
Re: How are people with liver mets doing?
For food info, you might want to look here:
https://foodforbreastcancer.com/
I've found it interesting and helpful over the years.
Re: Stage IV MBC Fitness
Aj I called the oncologist but they said no because I don't have a fever.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Everyone sounds very busy! I’m just going along with the summer. Still volunteering, going to the gym and riding my bike as weather and smoke haze allow (meaning not as often as I would like), and occasionally weeding the garden beds. My grandniece was married last Friday and it was a lovely evening. Most of my family was there and I enjoyed visiting with them. The wedding also meant that my son was home for two days so I was in heaven.
Thinking of all who are undergoing treatment, tests and waiting on results.
Waving ‘hi’ to all.
harley07
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
I slept well last night. Getting the right setting on the window AC, I do not like to freeze my butt off but neither do I like to feel too warm. Numbers go from 1 to 7, 7 being coldest. I chose 4 for temp setting. Would be easier if digital but oh well. AC in the window is a banger.
I did another shop but spent full amount allowed 50 bucks, lots of mini pot pies, can use those with anything, more garlic spread, it is milder in flavour. 2 boxes of Mexican rice and Oh Henry chocolate bars.
First meal was really good. I had split up a box of the mexican rice earlier, took 1/3 cup, 1/3 cup water and put in nacho seasoning and canadian cheddar flavour seasoning together. Did the usual bring to boil, stir a bit then turn off burner cover with a lid. Took the magic bullet tube, add 1/3 cup beans and 1/3cup lentils, 1/3 cup beefless ground and some shredded cheese. Mashed up everything and put lid on the tube and shook it up. Put the rice and contents of the tube, microwaved 3 mins. When came out of oven, added more cheesy seasoning and a dollop of mayonnaise to bind. I must confess it was DELICIOUS. Came out creamy. I almost took a picture of it but forgot.
I do hope everyone is having a good day, in pockets for all as well.
Re: Stage IV MBC Fitness
Hey friends-glad to see our thread reactivated. I got back on my bike for the first time in a couple of years today and rode 6-7 miles. It was hard but felt good. I'm still nervous riding around cars but thought it better to try in rural Wisconsin that Chicago. I've mainly been doing walking, yoga and weights. Nothing spectacular but I've realized that doing a little is much better than doing nothing. I'm a lot easier on myself now after 10 years with this beast. My exercise is for me and me alone, to feel better and keep my body as functional as possible.
I had severe pleural effusion when I was diagnosed-it's what finally brought me in to a doctor. It cleared up after 6 months of Ibrance/Letrozole and a Pleurex catheter but my left lung is permanently damaged. I notice it especially when walking uphill.
Tough old Crow-where are you planning to hike this fall?
Re: Announcing our NEW Community Book Club!
Hello Fellow Readers!
Another cheap way to get the book is through DealOz.com, a web site that aggregates various book vendors and lists them least to most expensive. This is how I got my copy. I just searched for our title and found copies for about $5.00 including shipping and handling. Here's the link. Looking forward to sharing thoughts and insights.
Carolyn :-)
