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Re: Bone Mets Thread
@norah2024 Can you reach out to your oncologist's office before your appointment? Is there a nurse practicioner?
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Betrayal, nice picture of the deer, but seeing the snow confirms I don’t miss it. I’m glad your DB is getting to your painting project. Cat prints could become the new style, you could be ahead of the curve.
Intolight, my niece in upstate NY had her bill for heating/gas & lights more than double in cost. We’re heating an empty house on a budget plan - set amount every month.
Carole, I use the brush/hairdryer and love it. I actually bought a 2nd one on sale because I thought the first one was dying. It hasn’t died, and now I take 2 from NY to FL, and vise versa. I know, I’m boarderline crazy. But you know if I leave it behind, the first one will die.
Petite, I’m happy for you at your NC cabin. I can hear the joy in your words.
Canarycat, another play will keep you busy. I’ll look forward to photos.
Harley, I haven’t watched as much of the Olympics as I’d like. I’ve missed most of the skating.
Wednesdsy I was hanging in the garage catching up on newspapers - comics, and all the different puzzles, when I heard “click click click” …I looked up to see an armadillo walking in my driveway past my open garage door. It dove into my front bushes, and came out on my neighbors driveway. I just looked, I deleted all the pictures. It was still sunny out as it went along my neighbors house, to behind another house - digging up the lawns looking for food/grubs I’d guess. Crazy to see it up so close in daylight.
Wednesday evening we went to a friend’s for sunset viewing on the river, with apps and drinks. Totally enjoyed ourselves, and didn’t get home until the 11pm new was starting.
Tonight we went to Naples for a fund raiser. Delicious food as well as open bar (I drank lemonade), and great desserts too. On our way home we ran into Sam’s club. Well it turns out they locked the doors soon after we got in. We thought open until 9, but it was 8. I think in 10 minutes we spent $50.
Tomorrow we’re picking up my niece and her daughter from the airport. Upstate NY is killing them with horrific temperatures so with the school mid winter recess, they beat feet to get down here for an unplanned thaw out. Should be a fun visit.
I hope you all get a thaw out. Or a hot cup’a something to warm your bones. ❤️
cindyny
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Canarycat - good to ‘see’ you. I’m also watching the Olympics. Piper and Paul had a wonderful skate so I was happy to see them win a medal. I loved Piper’s skating costume. Personally I thought the U.S. should have taken the gold but the French skaters were very artistic and graceful.
betrayal - glad your painting is getting done so you can move onto the next project.
Cindy - I love that you go to the music fests. It’s a bit cold here to do that. It’s in the high 30s and a bit of sun today so I’ll go out for a walk later.
Intolight - the knitted dolls are adorable.
Carole - we are also working on jigsaw puzzles. We’ve completed six small 4”x6” puzzles and are now moving onto a 1000 piece puzzle. The small puzzles are quick but those pieces are so tiny I need to wear my reading glasses.
Taco - thank you for the suggestion of looking into a craft store for crocheting lessons.
Waving ‘hi’ to all.
harley07
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Just popping in to say hi and we're thinking of all of you in this warm "Living Room"! xox
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@threetree Just checking in today to say hi and let you know you’ve been so much on my mind the last few days thinking about your struggles with all the new changes you’ve gone thru recently. I light a candle every night before bed for those who come to my mind that I worry about what they are dealing with each day. I just wanted you to know that dear sister.🌷🩵
@mara51506 it’s good to hear you’ve had some restful sleep and are all chipper enough to plan your day. and thee burrito and meal planning. I love it 🥰 Enjoy your day today!
Hi @irishlove dear girl. thinking of Florida lately. my yougest daughter is down there now in Stuart visiting her DH’s parent, his Dad is recovering from Colon Cancer surgery and doing well. Out playing gulf today so he must be doing well😊DD and DH ar now heading to Disney to spend 2 days in the Dolphin. they both work so hard and I’m glad they are getting away for time to themselves. She is a Vet Tech and her DH owns and runs his Nice Italian Restaurant. they’vee been trying to have a baby the last few years but no success. I fell ad for them because I know she wants it so much. But I think they waited too long. they’ve been together since she was 19 him 21. they lived together for 10 years then got engaged and married a year later. they’ve been married 7 years. I believe young people should try to have their babies in their 20s when they are highly fertile. She just turned 38 in December. It would be such a nice suprise if she came back with a baby in her belly. Oh well what will be will be I guess. So, My DH booked a flight and reservations in FT Myers in the Pink Shell Resort. We’ll stay there and visit with Our GD, her DH, and their 2 baby boys 1 and 2 1/2. Our Great Grand Babies. Can’t wait to see them again. My youngest DS is down in Sarasota also , so we’ll take a ride up to see her with her dd and DH for the day.so lots to look forward to. We’ll fly out May 4th till May 11th. Be down there for 7 nights. The last time we were down I had just started Verzenio and was on it a few months and my Onc let me go off it for the week so I wouldn’t have to deal with the side effects of the big D. But now I have not had much of that SE. just the fatigue and weakness. I’m hoping PT will help with that.
@cookie54 hey Jersey yes I’m really glad it’s getting warmer so the ice melts a little bit more. The dogs can walk more in the yard now.
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Good morning all, had a good night sleep for a change. Was closer to 2am but not broken up sleep, almost 8 hours. Tonight should be closer to 1 am and subtracting an hour from each night. Also getting warmer out so will keep an eye on salt and if needed as we will get into the freeze thaw thing.
No chores on tap today but the usual wash, meal prep etc. The cord situation has been massively improved from the kitchen outlet. I did buy an outlet that rotates but it is not practical in kitchen, brought out to living room where I use it as an extra power station for charging stuff. Put extra unused appliances into an unused cabinet just below. I hang onto a chopper my mom used to use due to nostalgia, works well but just a little small. I have another chopper which is bigger.
I am unsure on meals as usual. I need to eat through the freezer so that when I am done, can keep stuff in the freezer instead of coldest area of fridge. I had a burrito last night, they are inexpensive and quite delicious. I also need to heat up some of the lean ground beef I got as a surprise, it was the three pack for 10 bucks, I ordered in the morning. I think I will simply microwave an egg and a mini pot pie together, add garlic and seasoning. Easiest dish to have and help empty the freezer, can add a few either riced veggies or sliced frozen peppers. That could be good, got to see veggies in fridge first and put it all together I think. Later on, I will figure it out. Post if really good.
I hope everyone has a good day and in pockets for everyone.
Re: Faslodex Girls Thread
Gailmary. The shots really aren't that bad. The discomfort is momentary. I just don't like shots. I will take the shot over the side effects from anastrozol/letrozole. Whennit comes to side effect fulvesterant is so much easier. It was because of side effects and quality of life that I am on the shots.
Re: Faslodex Girls Thread
Gee ladies, I'm sorry to hear you don't like getting those shots. I was on faslodex for 8 years and it really only hurt 1 or 2 times. I far preferred the shots to taking pills everyday. Side effects with the femara was too much. None with the faslodex. I'm actually on anastrozole now with the same bad side effects and hoping to go back to the faslodex soon.
I hope you all can relax your butt cheeks for pain free and long effective treatments.
gailmary
Re: Calling all TNs
@gailmary, you’ve been carrying a lot for a long time. 💛
It makes sense to start with a DEXA and talk things through with your endocrinologist — especially if bisphosphonates aren’t an option for you. There are other approaches, so hopefully you’ll get some clarity and a plan that feels doable. And give yourself credit for the exercise you’ve managed — especially with everything you’ve been through.
I’m also glad to hear there’s been no progression with your ER+ cancer. That’s really good news. As for TNBC follow-up, it’s definitely worth asking your oncologist what their scanning plan is in your specific situation — practices can vary, and you deserve to feel clear about it.
And @justsnapd8 — pneumonitis and hospital-acquired pneumonia? That’s a lot. I’m really glad you’re on the other side of that now.
Thinking of you All. 💕
Re: My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
@cookie54 Honestly I really think the belly issues have been the Verzenio and cough that doesn’t go away. And on the side effects list. It seems a like all the cancer treatments seem to happen pretty often in between good days and good weeks. Then hearing on the Patch that Neurovirus is goin g around NJ makes me wonder if that’s the belly issues and not wanting to eat and nausea. Geesh! you just never know if its the treatment or something else.Also thiss time of year my body wants to go into hibernation mode, and sooo tired I could lay down & sleep all day.. I’m in my room on my bed glued to the Nancy Guthrie updates.. then a 3rd letter from someone who knows who it is.. i worry so much about her current condition.